Shaun Jex @shaunjexauthor.bsky.social Writer. Father. Husband. Pickle connoisseur.
he/him
LGBTQ+ Toronto & LA Film Festival @lgbtlatoronto.bsky.social Monthly festival showcasing the best of LGBTQ+ films and screenplays from around the world, using the audience feedback format.
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https://filmfreeway.com/LGBTTorontoFilmFestival
Daily Screenplay Festival contests @dailyscreenplays.bsky.social Daily Screenplay Contest Deadlines
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Daily Novel Writing Festivals @novelfestivals.bsky.social All of these contests give you 3 options to submit: Full Novel; 1st Chapter; Performance video readings.
https://festivalreviews.org/daily-novel-festival-contests/
Amanda Welch Writes @amandawelchwrites.bsky.social Hi I'm a dog lover mum to 3 huskies also a published #childrensauthor #childrensbooks #bookcommunity #childrensbookseriesinthemaking
@pieroesteriore76.bsky.social @pieroesteriore76.bsky.social Ich bin neu hier 😇 Musik, Reisen, Schreiben, Strandbesuche usw. ❤️ Ich bin auch an Freundschaften interessiert.
STEPHEN. @gmmalqp.bsky.social ProudDemocrat-ProudFather-Veteran-AntiMaga-Equality-AntiRacim-All lives matter-LgbtqAlly-A man of few words and more action who chooses love over hate anyday anytime.
J.J. Scott | Orensha (author & creator) @orensha.bsky.social I am a self-published author, musician, artist, technology professional and science nerd.
Orensha is my warehouse of creation.
Enter the Universe with the free prequel novella: https://orensha.com/start
Summit County Libraries @summitlibraries.bsky.social #1 Most Followed Library in the USA!
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Nimblewitlit Mag @nimblewitlit.bsky.social Epistemic Literary's new adventure for a young audience!
Our all ages eMag will extend the conversation to a younger audience by exploring similar themes.
Issue 1: https://epistemiclit.com/nimblewitlit/taking-a-stand/
www.EpistemicLit.com/nimblewitlit
Mr. Pimo @mrpimo.bsky.social SMART = Science + Math + 🌟Art🌟
I Post Post Movies/Shows/Anime news #PostPost
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WILDsound Feedback Festival @wildsoundfestival.bsky.social Telling stories through film and conversation. WILDsound showcases the best of new films & screenplays from around the world in a daily film festival.
www.wildsound.ca
https://filmfreeway.com/WILDsoundFilmandWritingFestival- E Elsie Linden @elsielinden.bsky.social Children's book author • Writing picture books about a small pumpkin-orange dragon named Beatrix • elsielinden.com 🐉🔥
Jeanne Walker Harvey @jeannewharvey.bsky.social #kidlit author! I value the power of words, art, dancing & chocolate.
I love writing picture book bios about inspiring creative people!
Recent books: THE GLASS PYRAMID, ELSE B. IN THE SEA, ABLAZE WITH COLOR & DRESSING UP THE STARS. jeanneharvey.com
Michelle Artistry @michelleartistry24.bsky.social I’m an illustrator who loves bringing ideas to life through art. I enjoy creating characters, telling stories visually, and bringing imagination to life in a way that people can connect with.
LogosFan @logosfan.bsky.social I'm a logo artist of making logos in Paint since 2020, I made logos, and behind the scenes how I made these logos! and more!
Plus, I'm autistic support and my hobby is art because I like to be an artist!
Papa & Paws® @papaandpaws.bsky.social The Everyday Adventures of Papa & Paws® are children’s picture books about a sweet little doggie named Molly Paws and her family. Created by a dog dad, every story is based on a real-life event.
PapaAndPaws.com / HappyLandPress.com
ninapryce.bsky.social @ninapryce.bsky.social covering tech, culture and entertainment @ http://yespress.io
Daniele Arndt @danielearndt1.bsky.social PB author rep'd by Jen Newens, Debut PIG AND SKUNK with Disney Hyperion ‘27 (sequel’28). Friend of Jesus.
Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social ✍️#Kidlit author (rep’d by Stephen Fraser)
📚Debut 2027, Charlesbridge
FRASER & HENRY GROW A FRIEND, May 25,2027
💻business owner
🧳explorer of the world
👋🏼Love making friends!
https://linktr.ee/beckysuzannewalker?utm_source=linktree_admin_share
Jena Benton @jenanbenton.bsky.social AK writer, illustrator, poet, teacher, SCBWI & 12x12 member, & PB enthusiast. AK SCBWI IC. (Opinions my own); PB debut, KAUAI'S CALL (Island Heritage, May 2024)
Read Your World @readyourworld.bsky.social Read Your World is a non-profit whose mission is to raise awareness about children’s books that celebrate diversity and to get more of these books into the hands of readers.
https://linktr.ee/ReadYourWorld
AnneWritesKidlit @anneruggirello.bsky.social Picture book writer 📚 Bluesky newbie
Watercolor dabbler 🎨 Lover of apple crisp
#KidLit #picturebooks #SCBWI #amwriting
Hollie Wolverton @holliewolverton.bsky.social Picture book author of THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM (7/18/27). Mother. Animal & nature lover. Former & future traveler. Minimalist wannabe. Rep'd by Joyce Sweeney. #FirstDraftFriday #SCBWI #12x12
Author Craig Read @craigread.bsky.social Dwayne And The Dinosaur Dilemma now available, either from myself paperback £10 each, or Hardback £15 each, or Amazon at £15 & £25
Matt Forrest Esenwine @mattforrestvw.bsky.social #Neurodivergent kidlit author, poetry writer, voice actor, Moxie drinker, dad, son, hubby, human. http://mattforrest.com https://www.instagram.com/mattforrestvw/
Manuel Balverde alias Mano-B @mano-b.bsky.social Musical Artist 2009 to 2025.
Book author at Muse Éditions Manuel Balverde 29 books in paper format, pdf, epub.
Married and two teenagers.
Digital album : « Don’t forget me ».
Dramatic musical comedy :
« Jenifer Lenom ». And first film « OSWALD »
Henry Ezeokeke @henryeze.bsky.social I am a children's book illustrator based in Lagos, Nigeria
New Gizmo @newgizmoblog.bsky.social The latest in Consumer Technology. Tech/Media News & reviews #CES #IFA #MWC #CollisionConf #Drones #IoT #ConnectedDevices #AI #followback #Wearables #SmartHomes #Columnist #Journalists
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https://www.newgizmoblog.com- R Rebecca Loescher (Becky) @rebeccaloescher.bsky.social Award-winning poet, nature/animal lover, humor, informational fiction, NF.
DearEditorDotCom @deareditordotcom.bsky.social Deborah Halverson—“The Editor”—posts writing tips, inspirations, news, & alerts when she answers new questions from writers on DearEditor.com
Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social I write books for young people, picture books and middle grade novels. I’m the founder and President of The Author Village. Mets and Nets fan. LGBTQ🌈
Faith Gluskin @authorfaithgluskin.bsky.social #PICTURE BOOK Writer/#Teacher/#amquerying/Author of Gorillas’ Night Out (Indigo River Publishing/2019) and Matzah Means So Many Things (Yorkshire Publishing/2022). Member of #SCBWI
Treasure @treasure92.bsky.social 27: bi
female/she/her
I think the most scary thing for me
is realizing
that those you carry on your head
with high esteem might actually
see you as trash 🗑️ ..
pretend to love you when you are around
and tell you all you need to hear
Jennifer W. Bull @violinwriter.bsky.social Author-Illustrator & Pro Violinist. 🎻 Creating hybrid MG worlds where misfits find their voice. Currently developing The Wild String trilogy.
Marcia Parks @mzparks.bsky.social Author and poet. I write for readers. Stay curious and stay inspired. Be respectful of others. Kindness matters. Member #SCBWI, #12x12, and The Writer's Loft. PBParty 2023 Honorable Mention. Seeking representation.
Lora Stead Author @lorastead.bsky.social Is it writing time yet?
Kidlit, '23 PBParty Finalist, SCBWI, 12x12, InkedVoices, UT League of Writers, former ESL/1-8 grade teacher. Rep'd by Joyce Sweeney at Seymour. ☀️
Forthcoming debut WHERE DADDY IS (Atheneum, 2029)
https://youtube.com/@lorastead
Anne Weaver @annemweaver.bsky.social SCBWI, 12x12, Inked Voices | boy mom, PB writer, belly-laugh enthusiast
Lindsay | KidLit Grove @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social Kidlit writer and creator of KidLit Grove, a bookish corner where kids step inside their favorite stories through nature play, STEAM discoveries, and sensory-based adventures.
📕🌳 Sign up here: https://kidlitgrove.substack.com
Lori Clement @loriclementwriter.bsky.social She/her
Picture book writer, baker, reader, mom
SCBWI | Storyteller Academy
2nd place in 50 Precious Words 2024
mbwallarice.bsky.social @mbwallarice.bsky.social Grateful Mom & Babi | Writer | Retreat Facilitator Connector of Humans & Ideas + Wonder + Joy = Holy Moments #SCBWI #12x12PB #InkedVoices #StoryStorm #PBParty Finalist 2024 #PBRisingStars Runner-Up 2025
www.thevillagejoymaker.com
Debra Daugherty @debradaugherty.bsky.social Children's Book Author. SCBWI member. SCBWI-IL representative for the Springfield area network. Author of The Memory Jar, Grandpa's Barn, and Cows Can't Be Clowns. https://writing-for-children.webnode.com #authorvisit #schoolvisit #libraryvisit
Nikki Bergstresser @nikkibergstresser.bsky.social 🇨🇦Children’s author & educator. Best day has me with ☕️ in hand, lost in nature and a good story to share. 📚www.nikkibergstresser.com
Gander: The Town that Welcomed the World PB NF
Lila Lou’s Little Library PB
Seasons for Stones PB
A Promise to Protect MG
Maria Kim @mkimwrites.bsky.social ✨Biracial Mexican-American Kidlit Writer
✨HS ELA Teacher/Librarian
✨PBParty '25 & '26 finalist🩷
✨Rep'd by Sandra Proudman at Galt and Zacker
B. Z. Humdrum @bzhumdrum.bsky.social Picture Book Otter. Former sea author. Curmudgeon. SCBWI #12x12PB
carolporterbooks @carolporterbooks.bsky.social Children's Book Author-someday illustrator
Mom, Teacher, Education Advocate, Dog Lover, Book Lover
Buffalo Bills Fan, Buffalo Booster
Olga Nenazhivina Art 👩🎨 @nenazhivina.com 👩🎨 Artist📍Based in Florida 🐊
Freehand dip pen сontemporary ink on paper 🖋️
Mostly drawings ✍️
Vegan 🌱🫶
nenazhivina.com/hi
No DMs. Any enquirers: olga@nenazhivina.com
Tomiiko (bobiiko.books) @tomiiko.bsky.social 
Angela Hartman @angelarosehartman.bsky.social Retired Library Girl. Writing. Reading. #amquerying #kidlit #SCBWI #writingcommunity #pbparty
Linda Zajac @lindazajac.bsky.social 
Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social Picture book author repped by Jen Newens 📚
Book deal announcement coming soon!
Poems in Dirigible Balloon, Little Thoughts Press, & The Toy magazines
PBAA critique coach
Peak Team Critiques
Chandra Mayer @chandracmayer.bsky.social #PB author rep’d by Sheila Fernley at Storm Literary
Member #SCBWI, #RateYourStory
Loves books, office supplies, coffee, dark chocolate, and dragons. (She/Her)
Hollie Michaels @hbmichaels.bsky.social Literary Manager at Martin-Newens Literary Management
Author & Illustrator
Author of GOLDA AND EZRA series - Capstone
Member: SCBWI, Kids Comics Unite, Children’s Media Association
www.holliemichaels.com
www.QueryTracker.net/query/holliemichaels
Stacy Burch @burchstacy.bsky.social Children's book writer (A WAY WITH WORDS '22, SEARCHING FOR SLEEP '22, WHEN YOU HOLD A GRUDGE ‘26), curriculum designer, and mama of three! She/Her
stacyburch.com
Kevalkumar @kevalkumar.bsky.social Motivational Quotes Writer
Nadiad, Gujarat, India 🇮🇳
Contact:+918866868474
Milanka Reardon @milankareardon.bsky.social Illustrator and author of children’s books
MilankaReardon.com
Lynne Kelly 🐘🐳🐣🐙 @lynnekelly.bsky.social USA Today bestselling children’s author & sign language interpreter, mom of 2 dogs and 1 human
THREE BLUE HEARTS
SONG FOR A WHALE
THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF BIRDS
lynnekellybooks.com
#SCBWI Houston
Katie Moon 🌔 @katiemoon-author.bsky.social Author-illustrator braving the query trenches. Focused mainly on humor with a sprinkle of heart. Illustration HM #PBParty2024.
Crystal Lorons @crystallorons.bsky.social This ATL 🍑 is here in 2026
Freelance Journalist
Ghostwriter for 📖 & 🎶
#RevPit '22 Winner
#SCBWI
Disabled #LupusWarrior
Model
Wife
#CatMom
#GamerGirl
#AmWriting & #AmQuerying #KidLit #ChickLit
She/Her
www.CrystalSmallsWright.com
https://x.com/CrystalLorons
Olga Smith @olgasmithart.bsky.social Author-Illustrator. Cincinnati OH. #SCBWI Cincy Illustration Critique Coordinator. Pb party finalist 2025 and 2026.
Portfolio: http://www.OlgaSmithIllustrator.com
#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator
Katie McEnaney @katiemcenaney.bsky.social Teacher. Writer. Lover of words and history. One-time archaeologist. Nonfiction Ninja mentee. SCBWI. 12x12. #amquerying #5thgrade She/her. https://katiemcenaney.com/ and https://www.thelogonauts.com/ for book rec's
Caitlin Binder-Markey @cbmwrites.bsky.social Twin mom. PB Writer. Travel junkie. Broadway enthusiast. Collector of all things Wizard of Oz. I #12x12PB I #SCBWI I #50PreciousWords winner 2025
Oksanna Crawley @oksanna.bsky.social Mom, teacher, inclusion, LOTR, oceans, cake, Super Hammy
#CANSCAIP; #SCBWI; #TWUC #kidlit
Katie Crumble Series: Katie Crumble & the Case of the Terrible Naughty https://linktr.ee/KatieCrumble2Preorder
www,oksannacrawleyauthor.com
linktr.ee/oksanna.crawley
Lisa Healy @lisaahealy.bsky.social #Kidlit author | #pbrisingstars 2024 mentee | #PBParty 2023 Honorable Mention | #SCBWI | #12x12 | #amquerying |
Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social Special education preschool teacher, mom of 2 littles and a rescue dog, ECE blogger, and aspiring PB writer
www.tenderheartedteacher.com
IG: @tenderheartedteacher
#scbwi #12x12challenge #kidlit #pb #writingcommunity #preschool #earlychildhood
Eleanor A. Peterson @eleanorpeterson.bsky.social KidLit author/illustrator- PB, JF, MG, animal, nature lover, SCBWI, 12x12PB, CBI, ICWA BS Environmental Sciences and Territorial Management.
www.eleanorannpeterson.com Jurassic Rat '2019
Maria is Writing @mariakidlit.bsky.social #Kidlit PB/MG writer and enthusiast
Parent
Bunny person
#Scbwi
Nature
Foodie
Imogen Taylor @imogentaylormade.com children’s book author/illustrator • #PBParty finalist • SCBWI member
✨seeking representation✨
imogentaylormade.com/illustration-portfolio/
Shannon Gile @shannongilewrites.bsky.social Pre-published kidlit writer in Vermont.
School librarian by day.
SCBWI member.
Neurodivergent, Swiftie, musician, cat lover.
Stephanie Jackson - seeking rep! @sjwritesforkids.bsky.social Kidlit writer, mostly PB & MG. '26 Honorable Mention, #PBRisingStars! Member SCBWI, The Authors Guild. Mom x4. 12x12 challenge. Words published w/ Cricket magazine, Dirigible Balloon, STEMTuesday.com. Seeking rep. StephanieWritesForKids.com
SCBWI Houston @scbwihouston.bsky.social Friend + cheerleader to those who create stories for children. Official account for the Houston chapter of the SCBWI
www.scbwi.org/regions/houston
SCBWI-Ohio North @scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social This is the official Bluesky account for the Ohio North chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators. #scbwi #SCBWIOhioNorth
Learn about us and our events and resources:
https://linktr.ee/ohionorthscbwi
Debbie Vilardi @debbievilardi.bsky.social Freelance author and editor of works for the educational markets, working on my own YA, poems, picture books. Fascinated by the mind. Saved by chocolate. (It's a mood booster, so some days I mean it.) 
Dionnie Takahashi @blackcabbit.bsky.social Picture book author-illustrator | Mom of👦🏻🧒🏻😸😸 | 🇯🇵 | #kidlit #SCBWI #PBParty IS Finalist '23 | Rep'd by @KOMediaMgmt
Lisa Amstutz @ljamstutz.bsky.social Author, ecologist, agent @StormLiterary
. http://linktr.ee/LJAmstutz
Rachel @rachelbachman.bsky.social Artist. Librarian. Enthusiast.
Manifesting my dream of becoming a
✨children’s book author✨
#kidlit #kidlitart #librarian
@pcd23.bsky.social @pcd23.bsky.social Author/Illustrator of rhyming picture books.
website; pclarkdunn.com
SCBWI SF North and East Bay Region @scbwisfneb.bsky.social Welcome to SCBWI SF North & East Bay!🤗 Follow us! Facebook and Pinterest: SCBWI CA/San Francisco North & East Bay Region Instagram: scbwinortheastbay
Becki J. Kidd @bjkidd.bsky.social Children's writer. Former Texan who now lives in Wisconsin. Former South East Area Rep for SCBWI-Wisconsin.
Jacinta Patterson @jacintapatt.bsky.social #PB author, SCBWI
Winner: #FallWritingFrenzy '25, #50PreciousWords '25, and #kidlitchucklechallenge '24
HM: Valentiny '25
My words appear in @TheDirigible 🎈
Bonnie Adamson @bonnieadamson.com Illustrator; writer of various things;
former #SCBWI IC and ARA; #pbparty26 Illustration Showcase;
co-host of #kidlitchat, Tuesdays at 9E/6P;
art and books at bonnieadamson.com
Jan Campana @janycampana.bsky.social Picture Book Creator, PBParty Finalist '25, Kidlit Writer, Passionate Reader, Lover Of All Things Books & BBQ, #SCBWI, Artist-in-Training, Friend, GoldenDoodle Mom
janycampana.com
Beth Mehall @bethmehall.bsky.social Children’s book author/illustrator. Happiest when playing outside. (she/her)
#PBparty finalist '24
#SCBWI
https://bethmehall.com
Mermaid Writer @mermaidwriter.bsky.social SCBWI NY Eastern Up! Critique Coordinator
Kidlit writer, published poet, gemologist-in-training, wannabe polyglot, occasional mermaid, reluctant zebra 🍰💜🩶🤍💚 #kidlit #scbwi #amquerying #actuallyautistic
🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈 Pronouns: you choose (anything but he)
Greg Pincus @gregpincus.bsky.social Writer. Likes to rhyme, though not when writing movies or novels. But you should see my shopping lists! Has never bought an orange. #kidlitchat cohost for 14+ years on ex-Twitter (and now here on Tuesday nights at 9 PM EST!). Still bats and throws righty.
Abby Wooldridge @anwbooks.bsky.social Pediatric speech-language pathologist. #KidLit writer. #12x12PB. #SCBWI. #PBParty 2025 Finalist. Equal parts Monica Geller, Sue Heck, Leslie Knope.
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.--Romans 12:21
abbywooldridge.com
Kent @kentsthings.bsky.social Writer and reader. Cat, American bully, pitbull, shore bird, marine animal, and cow enthusiast. Writer's Digest 89th, 90th, and 92nd Annual Writing Competition Honorable Mentionee!! #kidlit #picturebooks #YA #amwriting #amquerying #booksky
Lisa Gerin @lisagerin1.bsky.social Picture Book author. NJ-Tucson #SCBWI Cat & cacti wrangler School visits-https://lisagerin.com
Author of ROSALIND LOOKED CLOSER- abt scientist Rosalind Franklin (22') LUCY STONE SPEAKS UP about suffragette Lucy Stone
(27) Beaming Books Former librarian
Gama Valle | KidLit Author - is out on sub @gamavalle.com él/he | Author ✍🏼 Casting Director 🗂️ Theatre Director 🎭 | 🇵🇷🏳️🌈 | Rep’d by Leah Pierre of Ladderbird Literary Agency
KINDNESS GROWS IN THE DARK-Barefoot Books- out now!
gamavalle.com | https://tr.ee/xnyTkFHJQH
Melissa Brooks @melissa-brooks.bsky.social A memoir writer, writing about my experiences and childhood as a form of personal therapy.
Louise M. Aamodt @louisemaamodt.bsky.social Picture book author, SCBWI, educator, ant-watcher, defender of the underdogs. Rep’d by Emily S. Keyes @esc_key. www.LouiseAamodt.com