Jeannine Marie @mummakesart.bsky.social Illustrator & Surface Pattern Designer | Available for Licensing
A Maker since Lincoln Logs, Lite Brite, and 4H.
MumMakes.ART
Hillary Rodham Clinton @hillaryclinton.bsky.social Doting grandmother, among other things.
Colleen Harrington Studio @corinthianware.bsky.social Oregon Artist & Vintage Dealer. Originally from Wisconsin.
www.ColleenHarrington.com
Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com 🇨🇦 Author/illustrator. Illus books by Judy Blume, Michael Ian Black, others. Author news, more: https://debbieohi.com/links/ Atmosphere updates: https://debbieohi.com/standard-reader
📚 I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS
🎨 I'M BUSY
DebbieOhi.com
Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚 @hkubiw.bsky.social Blogger and book reviewer of great Canadian books for young people at CanLit for LittleCanadians http://canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/
The Canadian Children's Book Centre @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social We support the reading, writing, illustrating and publishing of Canadian books for young readers. 🇨🇦🧒🏽📚 bookcentre.ca
The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social The Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP) is a national arts service organization dedicated to supporting the creation of Canadian literature and performance for young audiences. https://canscaip.org/
Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com #KidLit Author, Editor, Mentor.
Latest: ONE COSMIC ROCK. THE CLOUD THAT STUCK.
Upcoming: FOREVER FRIES.
Agency: @curtisbrownltd.bsky.social
VCFA Alum. Faculty at Whale Rock Workshops.
Settler heritage. She/her. Bi/pan. 🏳️🌈
https://karenkrossing.com
Lee Edward Födi 🇨🇦 kidlit author @leefodi.bsky.social
Kidlit author who teaches creative writing
+
🧳 Traveler
🐉 Maker of dragon eggs
❤️ Dad
he/him
🧹 Spell Sweeper & more
Rep'd by Rachel Letofsky
https://linktr.ee/leefodi
@canscaip.bsky.social
Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social 🍁 Canadian children's book author
📚 #kidlit genres: PB, non-fiction, chapter book, MG
🎉 New Books: #HomeChild #AshaAndBaz #PlagueThieves
☕ me in 3 words: books, baking, tea
carolinefernandez.ca
Cheryl Rainfield @cherylrainfield.bsky.social I write the books I needed & couldn't find. Award-winning YA author of SCARS, STAINED, HUNTED, VISIONS. Cult torture survivor, neurodivergent, mental health. Repped by Jennifer Wills. They/them 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🇨🇦 https://beacons.ai/cherylrainfield
BrianMcLachlan @brianmcl.com Website: http://brianmcl.com
Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/53s84hmf
Comic Tutorial Videos: http://bit.ly/3EvX8CX
shop: http://brianmcl.threadless.com
Author of Spruce Street Squad in Owl Magazine
he/him demi/ace
#KidLitArt #TTRPG
Amelinda Bérubé @metuiteme.bsky.social Writer, editor, terrifying bog witch, werewolf of productivity 💀🍁 Ottawa, she/her
Three spooky YA books on shelves now!
Latest: THE ONES WHO COME BACK HUNGRY
Writing romantasy as Elise Saint-Séverin 💃
Rep: Jacqui Lipton
Nadia L. Hohn @nadialhohn.bsky.social Author and educator
🇯🇲🇨🇦 Crafting fresh stories inspired by history, culture, & now. Order #MCQ @Groundwoodbooks & #TheAntiracistKitchen @orcabook. Rep’d by @hilary_mcmahon.
linktr.ee/nadialhohn
Meaghan @megsscribbles.bsky.social Writer. Illustrator. Ink enthusiast. 🍁
My books for young readers include The Bear House, Movers, and Cheat Code. Lydia Cooper is a Lie coming (Summer 2026).
Books: https://meaghanmcisaac.com/
Illustration: https://draw.meaghanmcisaac.com/
Carol Matas @carolmatas.bsky.social 48 books, mostly novels for #MG or #YA. #Holocaust, #Historical #Fantasy #Paranormal #PB
#SCBWI #CANSCAIP #TWUC #PEN #KIDLIT
https://carolmatas.com
Nicole Anne. @nicolewalker.bsky.social Illustrations, Writing, Comics
Used to be a lot of things
BC, 🇨🇦
“Talk less smile more - Never!” Actually I have Feeds; I can give you less or more
Shares neurodivergence, Aphantasia & Life so far (Ideas -WIP, OC) NO AI
nicole@westcoastfloraandfauna.ca
N.P. Thompson 🍁 @nptwrites.bsky.social Canadian author of magical middle grade books. Probably in the garden.
On social media break; return date unknown. Books news on author site.
books2read.com/NPTwrites | shop.nptwrites.com | nptwrites.com/links
(Also: @CanadaFictionFest.bsky.social)
Marsha Skrypuch @marshaskrypuch.bsky.social internationally bestselling MG author #bannedbyrussia. Kidnapped from #Ukraine trilogy: Under Attack, 2: Standoff, 3: Still Alive. Scholastic. Agent: Ron Eckel, CookeMcDermid www.calla.com
KarenJameson15.bsky.social @karenjameson15.bsky.social Children’s author of lyrical/STEM picture books - WOODLAND DREAMS & more. WHO NESTS HERE? & THE SECRETS of the JELLIES. Repped by K. Rushall of ABLA.
Leena Walters @leenawalters.bsky.social Leena Walters started her career as a historian, writing about change inside countries. Now she writes brainy romances about change inside people's hearts. She lives in Edmonton, Canada. leenawalters.com
Rep: Kristin Ostby of Salky Literary Management
Marty Chan @martychan.bsky.social Author, playwright, and servant to my cats. Check out my website for my books: martychan.com.
Kevin Sylvester @kevinarts.bsky.social Illustrator, author and broadcaster
Apartment 713 out now!
Night of the Living Zed out now!
Puffin and Penguin out now!
Two more Hockey Super 6 books out now!!!
Check out my site kevinsylvesterbooks.com
Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social Picture book author/illustrator, painter, ukulele-player, nature-loving artsy gal • Newest book: If I Could Draw... by DC Canada Educational Publishing
Seeking commissions
https://patriciastorms.com
Claudia Osmond🌙✨(she/her) @claudiaosmond.bsky.social middle grade author | artist | dabbler in poetry | 🇨🇦
https://linktr.ee/claudiaosmond?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=e9f9c0d5-2ae9-4b1b-91e5-a09ead6e1176
jan dolby @jandolby.bsky.social Children’s Illustrator made in Newfoundland based in Toronto, Canada.
jandolby.com
https://linktr.ee/jandolby
Rep'd by @pageturnerlit.bsky.social
Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social Illustrator, scenic artist, kid book collector, creator and stationery lover✨
📚Books in the world🌎•Night Walk•Nonna and the Girls Next Door•Auntie’s Rez Surprise•A is for Anne•The Warmest Blanket in the World•Levi’s Gift November 2025!
www.elliearscott.com
Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com Canadian #freelance illustrator. Earth advocate, tree-hugger, turtle protector, mother of cat, mother of little human.
Website/Portfolio: www.stephaniebuosi.com
Eric Fan @ericfan.bsky.social Picture book artist and author. One part of the Fan Brothers. Repped by Kirsten Hall at Catbird Agency.
https://www.thefanbrothers.com
Valéry Goulet - Illustration & Design @valerydesignwrks.bsky.social French Canadian Designer, Illustrator & Design Instructor located in Edmonton, AB, Canada.
https://www.valerydesignwrks.ca/links
Gillian Chan @gilliancha.bsky.social Writer, lover of all things Norse, baker, science fiction/fantasy aficionado, English by birth, Canadian by choice
Still working on the great, big Norse novel
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social Author: Pride Puppy; Pride Colors; Queer History A-Z; A Hug on the Wind and 30+ more.
Spring 2026: The Book of Jupiter
Spring 2027: Pride Puppy Countdown!
www.robinstevenson.com
https://linktr.ee/pridepuppy
🏳️🌈🍁📚
Loretta Garbutt www.booksbyloretta.com @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social Kid Author
2020 - Stopwatch From Grampa-KCP
2021 - JJ SLEPT - KCP
2023 - JEFFREY LOVES BLUE-Owl
2024 - Wake Up, Little Pin!-Owl
2025 - DIAPER KID-Owl
2027 - In Baba's Tiny Kitchen-Owl
2027 - Where I Belong -Tundra
Voice Animation
Sailor Moon, Max & Ruby
@mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social @mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social Writes books for young, curious minds.
Repped by Naomi Davis, Bookends Literary
The Ghost Queen is a JLG Selection : 11 Feb, 2025
https://www.mahtabnarsimhan.com/
Arthur Slade @arthurslade.bsky.social Arthur Slade was raised in the Cypress Hills of southwest Saskatchewan, Canada (on a ranch). He wasn't raised by wolves. It was elves. And one grumpy dwarf. He is the author of over thirty novels for kids, adults and aliens.
Adrienne Kress @adriennekress.bsky.social Toronto Author/Actor/Filmmaker striving for sensational wonderfulness. She/her.
MG/YA author - THE EXPLORERS & #BENDY books! #FNAF: RETURN TO THE PIT 📚
GHOST CIRCUS, middle grade graphic novel, out now!
https://linktr.ee/adriennekress
Jean Mills @jeanmillswriter.bsky.social 🇨🇦 YA MG Author. Skating Over Thin Ice ~ Larkin on the Shore ~ The Legend ~ Bliss Adair and the First Rule of Knitting ~ Wingman ~ After the Wallpaper Music ~ 🥌 🎵 🫖 #LeafsForever 
Kelley Armstrong @kelleyarmstrong.bsky.social Author. Expect sporadic book news, unsolicited writing advice, random pet pics & strongly worded opinions. She/her. 🇨🇦
Kate Blair @kateblair.bsky.social Award-winning British-Canadian YA author of WE BURY NOTHING, A MIST OF MEMORIES, TRANSFERRAL, TANGLED PLANET & THE MAGPIE’S LIBRARY (MG), out with DCB/Cormorant. https://www.cormorantbooks.com/Books/W/We-Bury-Nothing
She/her
Sheryl McFarlane @sherylbooks.bsky.social 🇨🇦Kids’ book author, reader, grandma, gardener, west coaster, doggy mum. www.sherylmcfarlane.ca
Shirley V T 🇨🇳🇨🇦🇵🇭🇹🇼 #veryasian #GN kidlit illustrator @svtworks.bsky.social Designer Architect 建築師 creative http://linktr.ee/svt.works #GN #NF #PB | #illustrator| #api 3x @canadacouncil always revising Pb+Prep Gn pitch sets #amquerying illustration.shirleyvting.com 📚 ✏️ |CLIPSTUDIO- AFFINITY-CAD & No 🧌, no TMI.
Rebecca Upjohn @rebeccaupjohn.bsky.social Kidlit author 📚, picture taker 📷, knitter 🧶, woods wanderer 🌳🚶♀️, tree hugger 🌲, dreamer 🌌
www.rebeccaupjohn.com
🇨🇦 + 🇺🇲 #CANSCAIP, #TWUC, #SCBWI, #12x12pb
Every Child Matters
Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social Word Writer - Picture Maker
Represented by LK Literary
📚 Simon and Chester Series • Where Oliver Fits • To the Sea • Explorers of the Wild • Sir Simon Super Scarer • Off & Away • Unicorns 101 • Maxwell the Monkey Barber
🔅 www.cale.ca
margosorenson @margosorenson.bsky.social Author 30-plus books for kids, mystery for YA/adult, www.margosorenson.com, gma, hapless punster, Italia & Hawaii fan, TCK, JHU-CTY, Milken Ed
Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social PB & MG writer. Kidlit book blogger (www.andrea-mack.blogspot.com). Grade 1 teacher. #12x12PB member. Mixed media collage artist. My writing projects often combine my love of baking, birds and board games with my passion for caring for our Earth. She/her.
Hatem Aly @metahatem.bsky.social 🇨🇦🇪🇬 NYT Bestselling Illustrator. Made in Egypt, based in NB, Canada, and found in books. 🤗 (SOMEONE LIKE ME, Two Lions, JUN 2026) | Rep by: James Burns
https://linktr.ee/metahatem
Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social A Canadian kidlit illustrator living in B.C., she enjoys knitting, video games and consuming copious amounts of Earl Grey tea. A SCBWI member and currently looking for representation!
More of my artwork is at www.allinart.net !
Catarina Oliveira ✦Illustration✦ @catoliveirastudio.bsky.social ✦ I'm Cat ✦ she/her ✦ 44 ✦ neurodivergent
✦ Portuguese-Canadian Kid Lit Illustrator
✦ Rep'd by The T2 Agency
✦ 📍 in Portugal
✦ Book a Portfolio Review ⤵️
catarinaoliveirastudio.com
✦ instagram.com/catarinaoliveirastudio/
#KidLitArt #illustration #kidlit
Jenn Brown (she/her) @jennmacbrown.bsky.social K to 8 Educator, Teacher Librarian, Guidance Educator
Hilary Leung @hilaryleung.bsky.social Proud dad and picture book maker. Repped by Alex Penfold.
website: hilaryleung.com
Heather M.O'Connor @heathermoconnor.bsky.social Canadian kid-lit author of FRIENDS FIND A WAY, RUNS WITH THE STARS, FAST FRIENDS and BETTING GAME. Lover of books, libraries, and shiny objects. I love doing school and library visits!
heathermoconnor.com
SCBWI Canada West @scbwicanadawest.bsky.social Welcome to SCBWI Canada West on Bluesky social! Let's connect together to the world of children's literature.
Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social Award-winning author, Greenwillow/HarperCollins. American by birth, Canadian by choice. 
Tanya Packer @tanyapacker.bsky.social #noAI #akitas #indieauthor, #cptsd #neurospicy #servicedoghandler #youthworker, #fantasy, #MG, #MGLit #KidLit, #pb #PB #middlegrade, #SCWI, 🇨🇦 www.tanyapackerstore.com
Www.tanyapacker.com
she/her/they
Quill & Quire @quillandquire.bsky.social Canada's online magazine of book news and reviews. https://quillandquire.com/
Erin Alladin @erinalladin.bsky.social Author, editor, gardener, presenter. Co-host of @plantsalwayswin.com . Books where literacy meets outdoor education. Books on gentle gardening for disabled bodies. https://erin-alladin.com
Kate Jenks Landry @katejenkslandry.bsky.social Kid lit author, lover of bread, and the mother of two kiddos, one wily dog, and many plants.
Author of BEATRICE AND BARB and A SUMMER WITHOUT ANNA (Kids Can Press)
Member of CANSCAIP AND THE WRITERS' UNION OF CANADA
Ishta Mercurio @ishtamercurio.bsky.social I make things: sometimes with yarn, sometimes with words, occasionally with screws and a power drill, always with blood, sweat, tears, and/or swears.
Marie-Laure Couët @marielaurecouet.bsky.social Illustrator & designer 🌈 she/elle
Illustrator Coordinator for SCBWI Canada East
FISHING FOR RABBITS, V.E. Publishing Oct 2026
BUTTERFLY SEA, Tielmour Press Dec 2025
https://MarieLaureCouet.myportfolio.com
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #NoAI
Cynthia Mackey, Butterfly Sea, out now! @booksbycindy.bsky.social Poet, Picture Book author, and Nature educator. IF A BUMBLE BEE LANDS ON YOUR TOE, Picnic Heist. BUTTERFLY SEA is available for pre-order with Tielmour Press, #SCBWI #Edusky #CANSCAIP #CWILLBC
🦋 🐝 🍃
www.booksbycindy.com
https://linktr.ee/Cynthiamackey
C.J. Hong @cjhong-author.bsky.social Children’s book author with a passion for promoting literacy. Author of the award-winning interactive picture book, GREETINGS, FLOOF! (Kids Can Press, 2024). More PBs on the way in 2027 & 2028.
#CANSCAIP #SCBWI #TWUC
cjhong.com
SCBWI Canada East @scbwicanadaeast.bsky.social https://www.scbwi.org/regions/canada-east
Canada East Chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. 🇨🇦
Banner art credit: Cailin Doherty (https://cailindoherty.com/)
Victoria K. Chapman (she/her) @weyakindesigns.bsky.social Whimsical Art & Stories of Nature & Spirit. Illustrator. Author. Fine Artist. Musician. Dancer. Nature-lover. Mom to humans, dog, and plants. Rep’d by Joyce Sweeney & Rosa Frazier at The Seymour Agency! #12x12PB #KidLitArt www.weyakindesigns.com 💙💜🩷 🌈
Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social 🇨🇦 🇸🇬 Illustrator, author (The Pink Pajamas, S&S 2025) | Rep: Tracy Marchini | Co-host @kidlitart.bsky.social chat | 🚫AI/NFT
🎨 CharleneChua.com
🖼️ Links - charlenechua.com/links
✏️ Alt account @sygnin.com
Daydream Mountain 🗻💭 @daydreammountain.bsky.social Head in the clouds, making melodies ✨ listen to "memories mixtape" for free on Bandcamp ⬇️
https://daydreammountain.bandcamp.com/album/memories-mixtape
Laura the Gal @laurathegal.bsky.social ☻ Lucid dreamer. Letters & Ladies & Life 🏖️
☻ Artist + Illustrator + Designer 🎨
☻ Miami-an living life in NJ 🇯🇲 🥯
laurathegal.com
linktr.ee/laura_the_gal
#art #illustration #typography #lettering #colortherapy
Maria Popova @mariapopova.bsky.social Creator of The Marginalian (once upon a time called Brain Pickings). Lover of books and tress. Petter of moss. Wonderer. Also: almanacofbirds.org
SIUGAOJOK @siugaojok.bsky.social linktr.ee/siugaojok
Laura Watson @laura-jane-watson.bsky.social Canadian #illustrator and surface designer, dog mom and person mom 🐕👧🏻Repped for commissions by Lisa Pomerantz at IllustrationOnline and art licensing by Pink Light Design 💖
Portfolio at http://www.w-illo.com
Looking for new picture book adventures🗺
Hey Crystal Smith Illustrates @crystalsmithart.bsky.social West Coast Canada illustrator & writer🤖🦕🛼
Short, left-handed, adhd, lighthouse keeper’s daughter. Nature & neon
Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social -Starling Literary
@starlingliterary.bsky.social
PBs: MAYBE A WHALE | MOTHER ASPEN
www.heycrystalsmith.com
Erinn Card Creative @erinncardcreative.bsky.social Formally Erinn Szarek Artwork. Graphic and Surface Design. Based in Raleigh, NC.
https://linktr.ee/eszarek
Wen Sylvestre @wensylvestre.bsky.social Children's book illustrator #kidlit
www.wensylvestre.com
Katie Kulla @katiekulla.bsky.social 🌻 Author FARM-RAISED KIDS (Storey 2024)
🌱 Illustrator EDIBLE (Thames & Hudson 2023)
🥕 Podcaster GROWING FOR MARKET PODCAST
Liz Greaser @lizgreaser.bsky.social Florida-based illustrator. Montessori librarian. K-12-certified ART teacher. Picture book writer. SCBWI member. Sometime nature journaler. #illustrator #kidlit https://www.lizgreaser.com/
🅣🅐🅝ᒍ🅐 ᖴ🅘ᔕ🅒🅗🅔🅡 ♡ @tanjafischerart.bsky.social Available for work and Art licensing!
DM me to see my portfolio and collections
Illustrator, Textile Artist, Surface Designer
Passionate about Travel, Art & Design
https://www.tanjafischerart.com
Rachel Devlin @racheldevlinart.bsky.social Irish Illustrator, designer-maker & eternal optimist 🌞 Obsessed with flowers, colour, history, ghosts, nature + small things 🪲🐞🌿
📍 N. Ireland
InkedinRedArt @inkedinredart.bsky.social ✨🌿🎨 Professional Illustrator & Designer
🌵🌇 🔥 Las Vegas, NV
💌👇🏻For inquires & requests
https://linktr.ee/inkedinred
DesigndN @ddiniro.bsky.social Freelancer graphic and pattern designer based in Italy
https://www.behance.net/danieladiniro
https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/designdn
Jenny Brown @jennybrownart.bsky.social Visual Artist
Studying intersections of time, nature,
& nostalgia w/drawing & collage
Providence, RI
no longer posting here, visit me at:
jennybrownart.com
jennybrownart IG
Mrs Hummingbird Design @mrshummingbird.bsky.social Surface pattern design 🌸available for licensing. Living in The Netherlands 🇳🇱, having a good time! 💃
Amy MacCready @amymaccready.bsky.social artist, pattern designer, business owner
Abigail Staffelbach @abigailstaffelbach.bsky.social Painter, muralist, native plant enthusiast, hobby potter, bird spotter, watcher of the changing seasons.
✨ painting murals around Indianapolis
✨ local commissions open!
Creative Boom @creativeboom.com The independent home of art & design 👀
www.creativeboom.com
Shima Kakoulidis @shima-kakoulidis.bsky.social ✏️Illustrator • Designer • Sweden
Zoë Robertson @zoevsrobots.bsky.social Picture book maker, author/illustrator, poet, musician, non-serious person, avid looker of out the window.
Represented by Charlotte Wenger at Prospect Agency.
www.zoevsrobots.com
Franziska Eberle @franzila.bsky.social Illustrator•MA Illustration graduate•WIA2024 shortlisted•mum of two•home is in Austria and Scotland
Daisy Lemon @daisylemonart.bsky.social 🌼 Illustration & surface design
🍋 Giphy artist
📍 New York
🌼 https://linktr.ee/daisylemonart
Lori // Papermill Creative @papermillcreative.bsky.social Librarian-turned-artist creating art & gifts that celebrate the places we love. Based in Durham NC. www.papermillcreative.com/links
Scarlet Soleil Design @scarletsoleil.bsky.social Scarlet Soleil is the creative work of surface pattern designer, Merritt Baynes. Based in Crozet, VA. https://linktr.ee/scarlet_soleil
Nullsie @nullsie.bsky.social Overenthusiastic artist- (fabric design , puzzle design, greeting cards etc. ) I love art supplies , books, dorky memes, art-journaling, music , truth telling and flowers !
Stephanie @smackaydesigns.bsky.social Children's illustrator, mom of two boys, animal lover, runner, DIYer
Shruti Prabhu @shrutiprabhu.bsky.social 🎨 Mixed Media Illustrator and Visual Artist
🪡 Sewist and Knitter
🌿 Home Gardener
Andrea Liebe @andrealiebe.bsky.social Illustrator 
Yvie Juniper-Johnson @yviejohnson.com 🌈Illustrator & Storyteller & Poet
♿️ ME & TN // ✨AuDHD // 🪴Intuitive
🦋 Disability, Creativity & Feeling Whole
🏴 Denbigh, Wales // dw i'n dysgu 🏴
Delightful: https://yviejohnson.com
Matt Abbott @mattabbottdraws.bsky.social Kid lit illustrator living in South Wales
Mattabbottillustration@gmail.com
My first illustrated book, Carreg Y Ffin, is out now: https://atebol.com/shop/chwedlaur-ddraig-carreg-y-ffin/
Maria Over . illustrator . artist @mariaover.bsky.social Author-illustrator and licensing artist. Inspired by birds, florals and observing nature. Hand painted watercolors.
www.mariaover.com
Bluesky @bsky.app official Bluesky account (check username👆)
Bugs, feature requests, feedback: support@bsky.app
Tatjana Mai-Wyss @tatjanamaiwyss.bsky.social illustration + surface design, based in South Carolina. Telling stories with pictures. Represented by the Bright Agency
https://www.tatjanamaiwyss.com/
Marble Press @marblepress.bsky.social Children's Book Publisher located in Palo Alto, CA.