Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social ๐ 2025 #PBRisingStars Mentee
๐จ #kidlit author-illustrator
๐ Former children's bookseller and school librarian
๐ด Current tired mom
๐ค Self-taught and still self-teaching
Represented by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties
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Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social Writer | illustrator | Iraqi-Chaldean โ | SCBWI
Rep: Jordan Hamessley at JABberwocky Lit Agency
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Wisconsin State Reading Association @wsraliteracy.bsky.social WSRA...providing leadership, advocacy, & expertise.
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Laura Bontje | Preorder Marian's Big Dig! @laurabontje.bsky.social Fiction Editor | Author: WAS IT A CAT I SAW? (Amicus), WHEN THE AIR SANG (Annick), MARIAN'S BIG DIG (Groundwood), and more | she/her | Rep: James McGowan, BookEnds | No AI
https://bio.site/laurabontje
Canette Books @canettebooks.bsky.social Children's books for parents who get it ๐
"You're Only Two Once" โ celebrating toddler magic
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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social โ๏ธ#Kidlit author (repโd by Stephen Fraser)
๐Debut 2027, Charlesbridge
FRASER & HENRY GROW A FRIEND, May 25,2027
๐ปbusiness owner
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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social We write, illustrate and support Canadian, and weโre releasing our seventh year of picture books in 2026. Follow us for news about ๐จ๐ฆ PBs, blogs by ๐จ๐ฆ PB creators and more, eh!
Website: https://picturebookseh.weebly.com
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
Debbie Moeller @debbiemoellerbooks.bsky.social Author. Eclectic kidlit writer. I write picture books (fiction & nonfiction), leveled readers and early readers. Retired teacher. Eccentric grandma. Beach junkie. SCBWI member. She/her
Emma Cole @editrixemma.bsky.social Editor @Mira Books (views are my own). Staff Writer @Night Tide. Notes & Queries Editor @JPRS. Rep'd by Danai Christopolou and Lane Heymont. Writing about romance in horror movies: Love Never Dies (Beacon Press): September 29, 2026. editrixemma.com
Solaris Books @solarisbooks.bsky.social Award-winning powerhouse publisher of SF ๐ Fantasy ๐งโโ๏ธ Spec Fic โจ, and Horror ๐ง Part of Profile Books ๐ https://linktr.ee/solarisbooks
DAW Books @dawbooks.bsky.social SFF imprint of Astra Publishing. DAW has been publishing science fiction and fantasy since 1971.
https://linktr.ee/dawbooks
Patrick Nielsen Hayden @pnh.nielsenhayden.com Retired SF and fantasy editor, winner of three Hugos and a World Fantasy Award. Amateur musician, bibliophile, genealogist, layabout. American by birth, Canadian by recent ancestry.
He, his. Anti-trans dingbats, get lost.
Signal: pnh.09
Vicki Lame @thedaysbetween.bsky.social Executive Editor, St. Martinโs Publishing Group / Wednesday Books / Saturday Books. Books about Big Feelings. Opinions Mine. She/her. Not here as often as you think.
David Thomas Moore @dtmooreeditor.bsky.social World Fantasy and Hugo Award-nominated Editorial Director at Solaris (Profile Books). Clarion West Instructor 2026. he/him
Alison Weiss @alioop7.bsky.social Editorial consultant at Alison Weiss Editorial. Causing all sorts of mayhem in the publishing world.
www.alisonweisseditorial.com
Nivia Evans (Hozier's Version) @niviaevans.bsky.social Senior Editor at Saga Press. PW Star Watch Superstar 2020. Openly Black. I read things...all the time.
https://niviaevans.com/
Holly West (she/her) @hollywest.bsky.social Writer | Editor | Tarot | Dogs
Melissa Rechter @melissarechter.bsky.social Lover of puns. Editor.
TJ Ohler @tjohler.bsky.social Editor | Emerson Alum | bookseller | #editor #horror #romance #thriller #YA #adult #mg #eviltwin #zando #slowburn
Carina Licon @carinalicon.bsky.social Associate Editor at Holt BYR (MCPG). She/her. Opinions are my own.
Refe Tuma @refe.blue Writer, dinosaur photographer. Author of FRANCES AND THE WEREWOLVES OF THE BLACK FOREST, a Page Turner Award winner and Bram Stoker Award nominee, and the bestselling WHAT THE DINOSAURS DID pb series. Rep: Marie Lamba, Kristyn Benton.
Anastasia Suen @anastasiasuen.bsky.social Developmental editor | author (and ghostwriter) of 480 kid, teen, adult books | blogger @ https://asuen.com/ | art @ https://anastasiasuen.com/
Natasha Khan Kazi @natashakhankazi.bsky.social Author & Illustrator of Moonโs Ramadan, Lulu In The Spotlight, Bela and Lily, Sun's Eid โจ Repd by Tanusri Prasanna
she/her/hers
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Highlights Muslim Storyteller Fellow
Based in LA
Liz Lazar (she/her) @lizlazarlit.bsky.social #PB writer, former reading teacher, boy & dog mama, ๐ถ & ๐ lover. Highlights/Boyds Mills Scholarship Winner 2026, #12x12 Scholarship Winner 2025 & 2024, #PBParty HM 2024, #PBRisingStars Mentee 2023, #SCBWI #KidLit #CBA #LyricalLanguageLab โจSeeking Rep
LisaAg @lisaag.bsky.social Love to read, write, read...
Katie Slivensky @kslivensky.bsky.social Encouraging others to get know science a little better. Kidlit author. Science educator. Rock collector. Stargazer. Nature photographer. Animal buddy. They/She. Repped by Ammi-Joan Paquette.
www.KatieSlivensky.com
Pragmatic Mom @pragmaticmom.bsky.social Hi! I'm Mia Wenjen. I blog at PragmaticMom.com, run nonprofit ReadYourWorld.org, and write children's books (MiaWenjen.com).
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/MiaWenjen
Ink Cap Books, Stoughton, WI @inkcapbooks.bsky.social A new & used bookstore with emphasis on community, nature, coziness, and cute gifts.
queer & trans bookstore @roomofonesownbooks.bsky.social Your queer and trans owned liberation bookstore in Madison, Wisconsin. We ship anywhere in the US.
H. Moore (Author) @wi-transplant.bsky.social H. Moore is a contemporary romance author residing in eastern Wisconsin with her husband and two dogs. She is the author of the City Women Series (incomplete) and Charming (coming out 9/1/2026).
https://linktr.ee/hmoore.author
Laura Wippell @laurawippell.bsky.social Children's author seeking representation.
Honorable Mentions in 2026 for the #Valentiny #50preciouswords & Little Thought's Silly Sonnet contests.
www.laurawippell.com
Russell Wolff @russellwolffwrites.bsky.social Dadding, writing, cooking (eating), running, dreaming of traveling, karaoke-ing (at home, mercifully)
Brandy is in her โจAUTHOR โจ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ Tattooed Momma.
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๐ธ๐ป Repped by: Morgan Hughes, Fine Print Literary
โจ๐ LIBRARY GUARDIANS ๐โจ coming Spring 2026 with @SorraBooks
@sarabraas.bsky.social @sarabraas.bsky.social 
Peggy Joque Williams @peggyjoquewilliams.bsky.social BRW author of historical fiction and mysteries. Member Historical Novel Society and Historical Writers Association. Huge into genealogy. A progressive who loves our country; believes in our better angels. 
Melissa Bergum @writingbubbly.bsky.social Kidlit author seeking rep, deaf in one ear, living with chronic migraines, Searchlight Awards 2024 Best Children's Novel Opening Longlistee, SCBWI member, cat wrangler, book dragon, geek
website: melissambergum.wixsite.com/melissabergum
Mel Hammond ๐ @hamsandwichmel.bsky.social Tree lover. Ice cream eater. Author of WHERE THE GIRLS ARE KEPT (Knopf Summer 2027) and co-author of LUCY, UNCENSORED (Knopf 2024) with Teghan Hammond.
www.Melhammondbooks.com
Lisa Konkol @lisakonkol.bsky.social Loves Art and Books. Writer and Illustrator. Author of MRS. WIGGLES AND THE NUMBERS. Coming out with a new book in April!
Lisakonkol.com
Judy Bryan ~ Childrenโs Book Author @judybryanauthor.bsky.social ๐ Children's Book Author ๐
#SCBWI | #12x12 | Courage to Create | #kidlit | #PB | #MG | #YA | #Poetry
Website: JudyBryanAuthor.com
Chrissy Davis @chrissydaviswrites.bsky.social MG Author repโd by @cma_lit | Teaching middle schoolers by day, writing their stories by night ๐ โ๏ธ
#Drama #STEM #MentalHealthAwareness
Kelly Esparza Is Agented Again! @kellyesparza.bsky.social Mystery writer for adults & teens | poetry chapbook @bottlecappress | freelance editor | EIC: @flarelitmag.bsky.social ๐ฅ| layout: Anahita Karthik | she/her | rep: @alexbrownwrites.bsky.social @madwomanliterary.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/kellyesparza
TheresaAnackerWohlers @tanackerwohlers.bsky.social Artist, Must be outdoors, Lover of imagination and youthfulness. An illustrator and author of PBs and working on MG pieces as well. 
Evie Richner @evierichner.bsky.social Childrenโs book writer and illustrator. Artist. Teacher.
www.eviewoltilrichner.com
Jennifer Lowe @jenzlowe.bsky.social Picture book author - FOLDING TO THE MOON: A Remarkable Math Story - coming in 2027!
Mom of 2. Lover of science, outdoors, food, and all things kidlit.
#12x12PB / #SCBWI / 2024 #PitchMe Finalist
Rep'd by: Katrina Lemaire
Amanda Fletcher @mandyfletcher.bsky.social Co-RA Southern Breeze @SCBWI
#MG #PB writer
#Valentiny '26
#50PreciousWords '25 & '26 HM
#FallWritingFrenzy '24 HM, '25 (Finalist)
#WTMP '24 mentee
Rep: Ritu Anand @ D4EO
Becky Goodman @beckygoodman.bsky.social Children's Book Writer
#SCBWI #kidlit #PB
๐ทIG @beckygoodmanwrites
โRep'd by Sheila Fernley at Storm Literary @sheilafernley.bsky.social
You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social A podcast that meets at the intersection of literary + mental health, providing insights, tools, & support around well-being for writers | Host @Drenderturmaud
https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast
Samantha Cora @samanthacora.bsky.social Picture Book Author of "Waverly Braves the Breeze: The Story of a Galapagos Albatross" (samanthacora.com)
Storyteller (samanthacora.substack.com)
Kallie Stenman | Kidlit @kalliestenman.bsky.social Childrenโs book writer & illustrator, kidlit enthusiast, designer & artist
Tamra Wight @tamrawight.bsky.social MG Author ~ Middle School Ed Tech ~
I love to be outside observing/photographing nature- then writing about it. Cooper & Packrat @islandportbooks
~ rep'd by Katie Erickson @JDLitAgency
tamrawight.com
Maryellen Annese @maryellenannese.bsky.social โ๐ปKidlit writer
๐Teacher and mom๐ง๐ป๐ฆ๐ป
#PBParty 2024 finalist, #PBChat mentee 2022 #SCBWI #kidlit http://www.maryellenannese.com
Katie Erickson @katieerickson.bsky.social 
Lee & Low Books @leeandlow.bsky.social Independent, POC-owned children's book publisher specializing in diversity since 1991. ยฉ 2026 Lee & Low Books.
Kalaniot Books @kalaniotbooks.bsky.social Our mission at Kalaniot Books is to help young children and their families explore the diverse mosaic of Jewish culture and history. Our exciting picture books entertain, educate, and inspire engagement with this storied tradition http://kalaniotbooks.com
Child's Play (International) @childs-play.co.uk Award-winning independent children's book publisher, inspiring a lifelong love of reading for more than 50 years #Bookswithusallin #Learningthroughplay www.childs-play.com https://linktr.ee/childsplaybooks
Flux Books @fluxbooks.bsky.social Flux is a YA fiction imprint devoted to publishing authors who understand that young adult is a point of view, not a reading level.
fluxnow.com
Jolly Fish Press @jollyfishpress.bsky.social We believe in connecting authors and readers through the magic and discovery of simply good books. An imprint of North Star Editions.
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North Star Editions @nseditions.bsky.social A publishing company dedicated to guiding readers toward a lifetime love of reading.
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Little Island Books @littleislandbooks.bsky.social Independent press publishing the best new Irish writing for young readers. Supported by Arts Council Ireland. Repped in UK by Bounce Sales & Marketing.
Books create waves.
Creston Books @crestonbooks.bsky.social Creston Books is author/illustrator driven, with talented, award-winning creators we promote every book we publish https://www.crestonbooks.co/
@twohootsbooks.bsky.social @twohootsbooks.bsky.social 
Second Story Press @secondstory.bsky.social Publishing diverse, inclusive, feminist books that entertain, educate, and empower. Follow us on Instagram & TikTok: @_secondstory
Visit our website and learn more: https://linktr.ee/_secondstory
Penguin Teen @penguinteen.bsky.social 
Random House Children's Books @randomhousekids.bsky.social 
S&S Young Adult Books UK @simonyabooks.bsky.social Publisher for fans of young adult books.
Part of Simon & Schuster UK ๐
S&S Childrenโs Books @simonkidsuk.bsky.social The home of Simon & Schuster Childrenโs Books and Gallery Kids.
Oak Tree Comics @oaktreecomics.bsky.social An independent childrenโs book publisher ๐
Where imagination meets environmentalism๐
Based out of Los Angeles โ๏ธ
Founded by author Josh Oaktree ๐ณ
www.oaktreecomics.com/link-tree
John Mendelson @johnmendelson.bsky.social President of Nosy Crow. Books, bikes, boats. www.nosycrow.us
Simon & Schuster @simonandschuster.bsky.social The official Blue Sky account for Simon & Schuster. Learn more at simonandschuster.com. 
Viking Books @vikingbooks.bsky.social Celebrating 100 years of publishing great books. Here are some posts about them.
Viking Books UK @vikingbooksuk.bsky.social An imprint of @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social ๐ง
Brilliant books for every kind of reader ๐
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Charlesbridge Publishing @charlesbridge.bsky.social We make high-quality children's books that inspire lifelong reading & learning. Discover new voices, visions, & directions in children's books with us
Enchanted Lion Books @enchantedlion.bsky.social ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ปโ๐ ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ ๐ฝ๐๐ฏ๐น๐ถ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ๐น๐๐ป, ๐ก๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐โจ We publish wonder-saturated illustrated books from around the world!
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Orca Book Publishers @orcabook.bsky.social Canada's leading independent publisher of books for kids and teens.
Our books are written and created by talented humans, not AI.
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Workman Publishing @workmanpub.bsky.social Publisher of the books youโll wonder how you lived without and the calendars that help you make the days count. ๐ linktr.ee/workmanpub
Workman Kids @workmanpubkids.bsky.social Home of Brain Quest, Indestructibles, Paint by Sticker Kids, and more innovative books for curious kids โค๏ธ
Little Crab Educational Press ๅฐ่่นๆ่ฒๅบ็็คพ @littlecrabpress.bsky.social Resources for Teaching and Learning Languages Made with ๅฟซไน (Joy!) โข littlecrabpress.ca โข Home of #FluentishThePodcast โข Products for classroom teachers, homeschoolers, parents, and independent language learners โข Supporting learners aged 0-110
Heritage House Publishing @heritagehouse.bsky.social Canadian publisher of regional history, biography, memoir, humour, current affairs, art books, guide books, books for kids. ๐จ๐ฆ https://linktr.ee/heritagehousepublishing
Cormorant Books @cormorantbooks.bsky.social Cormorant books is a Canadian independent book publisher of fiction and nonfiction. Weโve been publishing diverse Canadian voices since 1986.
Kids Can Press @kidscanpress.bsky.social Award-winning publisher of picture books for children 3-7 & non-fiction, fiction & graphic novels for children 8-12.
Penguin Random House @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social 
Penguin Books @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social We publish fiction and nonfiction adorned with the famous dignified but flippant logo.
W. W. Norton Library Mktg @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social Updates from the Library Marketing Dept at Norton (USA). A department of W. W. Norton & Company, independent publishers since 1923. https://wwnorton.com/library-marketing
W. W. Norton & Company @wwnorton.com Independent Publishers Since 1923.
W. W. Norton UK @wwnortonuk.bsky.social ๐ Independent publishers since 1923
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Nosy Crow Inc. @nosycrowus.bsky.social โญ๏ธ Official US and Canada Account for Nosy Crow โญ๏ธ
Award-winning children's books publisher
www.nosycrow.us
Beaming Books @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social Beaming Books publishes high-quality children's books that help kids thrive in every part of who they areโemotionally, socially, and spiritually.
Dinosaur Books Ltd @dinosaurbooksco.bsky.social Publishing exciting, inclusive middle grade fiction & championing under-represented creatives. Black owned & led. Books available everywhere and via the link.
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Sweet Cherry Publishing @sweetcherrypub.bsky.social ๐ Children's Publisher of the Year 2022 ๐๐
Our mission is to make books accessible and fun!
Learn more at www.sweetcherrypublishing.com ๐
Or go to www.everycherry.com to view our accessible, SEN-friendly books!
Toon Books @toonbooks.bsky.social Toon Books publishes easy-to-read comics for new and emerging readers, featuring world-renowned graphic artists, science- and folklore-based content, and both English and Spanish editions. Founded by Franรงoise Mouly https://www.toon-books.com
Press Box Books @pressboxbooks.bsky.social Press Box Books is the home for books written by sportswriters for sports fans. An imprint of North Star Editions.
pressboxbooks.com
MacKids Books @mackidsbooks.bsky.social A lifelong love of reading starts here! ๐๐
Books and author events from the home of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group in NYC.
http://www.mackids.com
Bedazzled Ink @bedazzledink.bsky.social โBedazzled Ink is dedicated to general and literary fiction, nonfiction, and childrenโs books that celebrate the unique and under-represented voices of women and books about women that appeal to all readers. http://www.bedazzledink.com
Fierce Reads @fiercereads.bsky.social โจ Uncover your next bookish obsession โจ
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Little, Brown and Company @littlebrown.bsky.social Behind the scenes at one of the nation's oldest publishing houses! We just really love books.
Home to: ๐ Algonquin Books; ๐ Mulholland Books; ๐ง Little, Brown Spark; and ๐ฝ๏ธ Voracious!
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@simonschusterca.bsky.social @simonschusterca.bsky.social 
HighWater Press @highwaterpress.bsky.social Powerful Voices.
Unforgettable Stories.
Independent, Canadian, and woman-owned.
Find #IndigenousBooks and teacher guides for Kโ12 on our website.