Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social Award-winning author, editor, founder of DearEditor.com. Author of WRITING YOUNG ADULT FICTION FOR DUMMIES and WRITING NEW ADULT FICTION
Mariana Dominé @mariana-domine.bsky.social Writer | Poet | 2026 WNDB Mentee
FOR THE WIN: Poems Celebrating Phenomenal Athletes
Summit County Libraries @summitlibraries.bsky.social #1 Most Followed Library in the USA!
https://summitcountylibraries.org/
Located in beautiful Summit County, Colorado.
Jane Kohuth @janekohuth.bsky.social Children's book author, Jewish educator, Mom, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome haver. Rep'd by Bookmark Literary. https://www.janekohuth.com/
Caitlin Robinson @ctdrobinson.bsky.social Mom, Poet, Author, Educator | MFA | MA |#SCBWI | #KidLit | #amquerying | #amwriting | #neurodivergent | #50preciouswords '25 HM |#kidschoicekidlitwritingcontest '24 HM | #50preciouswords '24 HM | www.caitlintdrobinson.com
Katherine Thorne @sparklemarkers.bsky.social She/her. Picture book writer/illustrator.
Rep: @swekstein.bsky.social
2024 Round Table Mentee, #PBParty Honorable Mention, #50PreciousWords HM.
Keep posting about your books; I want to read them!
sparklemarkers.com
Karyn Curtis @karyncurtiswrites.bsky.social Middle Grade, Picture Book writer, former editor, horse girl, #MGWaves
Stephen Komarnyckyj @komarnyckyj.bsky.social PEN award winning poet and translator at Kalyna Language Press, who is trying to save every abandoned dog on earth and return lost Ukrainian authors to the world. #FBPE #Ukraine #Poetry
LK Morgan @lkmorganx.bsky.social 👩💻Writer of Fantasy and Contemporary
🦖Scared of Dinos
☕️Team Tea and Books
🐥: LKmorgan_x
🧵: lk.morganx
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#writingcommunity #writer #MG #YA
Steven B. Epstein @stevenbauthor.bsky.social Author of bestselling true crime books Deadly Heist, Murder on Birchleaf Drive, Evil at Lake Seminole, and Extreme Punishment StevenBEpstein.com #truecrime
Betty Stanton @fadingbetty.bsky.social EdD, MFA, poet, author, speech & debate coach, director, teacher, editor, rpg nerd, game designer, bad at social media, located in Oklahoma
Margaret Lee @margaretleeauthor.bsky.social I am a poet, scholar, fiber artist, watercolor sketcher, and aspiring naturalist. ThD and MDiv. Previously, a professor and higher ed admin.
www.margaretleepoems.com
Joe | The Book Pusher @joethebookpusher.bsky.social 
LDoone @woodsbythelake.bsky.social Old hermit, classical poet, Cali native,
retired to the wooded shores of Lake Michigan.
Sick of tyrants, their loyalists, and apologists. No DMs, no bitcoin, no porn. Fuck Trump, Musk, Putin. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦🌻
Lisa Cloherty @lisaclohertybooks.bsky.social Kidlit author |Terrance the Hothead (2022) Mabel’s Mitzvah (2026, Free Spirit) | SCBWI.
Find me on instagram: @lisaclohertybooks
Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social “Having fun isn’t hard, when you’ve got a library card!” - Arthur Read
linktr.ee/mychalthreets
Evalyn Lee @evalynlee.bsky.social Poet, Alumna of @CBSNews @60Minutes @BBCWorld @FaberAcademy. Shortlisted by @bridportprize.bsky.social Love @britishlibrary & @VanguardRead #amwriting #poetry #visual #journal #travellingwithdevices 🧶 #crochet #StitchingTogether for the #CommonGood
Muse-ical Poet @muse-icalpoet.bsky.social Father, poet, teacher. Lover of music, books, film, good beer and eating.
Just a guy in his forties, working in higher ed, hoping it survives long enough to ignite the mind once again.
Any Pascual | indie author & poet @anyespiritual.bsky.social My new book “Verses till midnight” out now!
I write cozy poetry books for deep feelers.
Indie Bestseller Author. Highly Sensitive Poet ✝️🌷🇪🇸
Autora, poeta Altamente Sensible.
Un abrazo de Luz ✨
Okay with DMs about writing.
https://linktr.ee/AnyPascual
@laurabower.bsky.social @laurabower.bsky.social picture book author and pre-school teacher.
THE IMPOSTER (Gnome Road Publishing, Spring 2024)
EMILY SNOOK, THE WORLD'S SMALLEST COOK (Gnome Road Publishing Fall 2024)
HAIL THE TAIL (Beach Lane Books/S&S Spring 2027)
Christine Sawyer @christinesawyer.bsky.social Educator with a passion for STEM
Working to remove barriers to STEM for families & students | Broadway Lover | ❤️ Disney | Swiftie | She/Her #EduSky
Creator of @stemwithmrssawyer.bsky.social
John Gallagher Cartoonist @johnbgallagher.bsky.social Artist/Writer/Educator/Dad; Creator of Max Meow kids' graphic novel series from Random House (Book 5 hits Nov 2023!) Art Director of Ranger Rick magazine www.maxmeow.com
Jessie May @jessiemayontheweb.bsky.social Writer, musician, school librarian. #booksky #scbwi #12x12PB
The Wheel of the Year: An Introduction to Pagan Holidays is out now! https://amzn.to/4tbmyyL
https://sites.google.com/view/jessicakarjanis/home
https://linktr.ee/jessiemayontheweb
Elara Rosequartz @elararosequartz.bsky.social 🧚♀️ I write chapter books for young dreamers like me who love fairies and friendship.
💖 No villains - just sparkle, heart, and adventure.
📚💙 Ages 6–9
www.fairyacademybooks.com
Digital creator, parent managed account.
Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social Layne Johnson is a picture book writer/aspiring illustrator. #SCBWI. Humor and Heart|STEAM and SEL|ADHD #amquerying
Website: https://laynejohnsonkidsbooks.com/
MrsPowellsBooks @mrspowellsbooks.bsky.social K-2nd grade librarian & Author of THE LIBRARY KITTY book duo and HEROES NEED HELP (a chemo themed picture book written with my college kid).
AcademicPlayBooks.com
Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social #PB author of MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT (Free Spirit Publishing, April 14, 2026)
Order here: https://bookshop.org/a/115186/9798885547970
More tales found in Cricket Media & online!
Website: https://www.jakelockett.com/
Jessica Ralli @jessicaralli.bsky.social Manager of #EarlyLiteracy Programs & Special Initiatives @ Brooklyn Public Library | #KidLit Writer @ RISE X Penguin Workshop | LJ Mover and Shaker 2020 |
Sue (Susan Uhlig) she/her @susanuhlig.bsky.social Married. Children's Author. Writing PB, MG, some YA. Kidlit. SCBWI Regional Advisor Emerita. Former Institute of Children’s Literature Instructor.
I write helps & book recs on my site susanuhlig.com.
WA state. Owned by cat.
Phyllis Harris @phyllisharris.bsky.social Children’s book author-illustrator. Rep’d by @KTerrette.bsky.social at Martin Literary.
Books:
THE GIFT SHOP BEAR 🧸🎄❤️
CLAUDE 🎨🐶 3 Starred Reviews
THE DAY KINDNESS CAME🌲🐻
Illustrated over 30 children’s books.
Website - https://www.phyllisharris.com
Laura McLam @lauramclam.bsky.social children's book writer, educational media producer, outdoor lover.
curiosity kills stagnation.
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
Allyssa Van Cuyk @avc-art.bsky.social Children's Book Illustrator in central Florida
"The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch" by Tabitha Erbe is available for preorder TODAY! 🐠🪸
https://www.tabithaerbe.com/shop
Open for work and representation ✨
My portfolio: https://www.avc-art.com/
Tracy Royce @tracyroyce.bsky.social Writer, poet, reader, cinephile, art-fiend, hiker, board gamer. She/her.
Cindy Rivka Marshall @cindyrivka.bsky.social Storyteller, Children’s book writer
Scott Rothman @scottrothmanwriter.bsky.social Writer of Underwear Dragon kid's books (Random House), the football movie DRAFT DAY and other stuff. My newest books are KITTYBUNKPORT (Viking) and WARM AND FUZZY (Tundra).
www.scottrothmanwriter.com
Suhasini Gupta @thesusankam.bsky.social Author/Engineer/Mom
Debut PB- KAI PO CHE: Mini's Perfect Kite (@GRP, March '25)
#12x12 #SCBWI #DVpit
Amazon: https://a.co/d/cSZyHfk
Rap song: https://bit.ly/3zyA35u
Jessie A @jessieatkin.bsky.social Author, storyteller, writer, reading aficionado, Star Wars enthusiast, Mets devotee, student, sister, twin 🖤🤍💜
OODLES OF NOODLES (📖 out now)
http://www.jessieatkin.com/
Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social 🌟 2025 #PBRisingStars Mentee
🎨 #kidlit author-illustrator
📚 Former children's bookseller and school librarian
😴 Current tired mom
🤓 Self-taught and still self-teaching
Represented by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties
brookebaum.com
The Creative Company @thecreativecompany.bsky.social Since 1932, we have published children’s books of the highest quality. Across four generations of family participation, we remain committed to crafting internationally sought-after picture books & superb nonfiction for readers of all ages.
Cindy Lynn Saywer, Children's Author @cindylynnsawyer.bsky.social KidLit writer of STEM and SEL story adventures. Graphic designer. Content Marketing Specialist. Lover of cozy nooks, page-turners, and fine chocolate.
https://linktr.ee/designed2glow
Emily Barone @thedatadesk.bsky.social Writer. Editor. Analyst. Data lover.
Founder, The Data Desk
Kerry McQuaide @kerrymcquaide.bsky.social Author/Illustrator of THE BIGGEST, HIGHEST WAVE | #SCBWI RA Eastern New York | she/her
I’m @kerrymcquaide on Insta, Threads, Cara & @kerrymcquaide.bsky.social
https://www.kerrymcquaide.com/
SCBWI New York: West/Central Upstate @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social Dedicated to developing experiences where SCBWI members can grow in their craft, expand their network, and build their writing and illustration goals.
Sierra Club @sierraclub.org Explore, enjoy, and protect the planet!
sierraclub.org
Katie Gilstrap @bykatiegilstrap.bsky.social Author of SPACEMANATEE! (Magination Press), PENNY LU PORCUPINE, and FINNEGAN FOX (Nancy Paulsen Books). 📚
Bestie to @attaboyartie.bsky.social 🐕
Friend to all creatures ❤️🐾
RosesBookGarden @rosesbookgarden.bsky.social Book blogger with a focus on comics/graphic novels and non-fiction
@kwillettewrites.bsky.social @kwillettewrites.bsky.social Picture book author out of Kalamazoo, MI. Represented by Jennie Kendrick at Red Fox Literary.
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
Kate McCarroll Moore @katemcmoore.bsky.social Kate McCarroll Moore is a poet and children’s book author.
linktr.ee/katemccarrollmoore
MarilynW @marilynw.bsky.social BRING BACK THE BABKA! (#BarefootBooks) Writer of PBs & haiku. Lover of chocolate & #LGM Honorable Mention for Halloweensie Entry 2024: Who's There? Winnner 50 Precious Words 2026: Cold Feet
#SCBWI #12x12PBChallenge #kidlit #JewishJoy✡️
Sue Macartney @smacartney.bsky.social Writer, illustrator, educator, nature lover, nomad - BENJAMIN’S BLUE FEET: Pajama Press #SCBWI #12x12
Stacey Ramirez | Kidlit Writer @staceystories.bsky.social Mom of 3 humans & 1 furry creature, Dog & nature lover, Reader, Former arts administrator, kidlit writer,Seeker & spotter of joy & delight. Member: 12x12PB | SCWBI LA. Rep’d by Vicky Weber at cmalit.com
Anne @anneleblanc2.bsky.social Retired(ish) teacher, picture book writer, reader, library lover, geologist. I also love to sing, dance, code and learn about just about anything!
Molly Ruttan @mollyruttan.bsky.social Kidlit Author/Illustrator
Christine Letizia @letiziawrites.bsky.social MG & YA writer; Mom of 4; Acupuncturist
Rep: @mohughes22.bsky.social
Wickedness & Wonder anthology (Wild Ink Pub '25)
Winner Kidlit Chuckle Challenge '24
HM Kids Choice Kidlit Writing Contest '24
Website: www.christineletizia.com
Kathryn LeRoy @kathrynleroy.bsky.social Writer. Photographer. Learner.
Believer in hope,
the strength of the human spirit,
and always, possibility.
Be kind. Be brave. Be you.
#SCBWI #12x12PB
Claire A. B. Freeland @cfreeland.bsky.social Writer for children, #kidlit #author #SCBWI member, #12x12, psychologist, 7 books by @MaginationPress
#amwriting #PB, @rateyourstory
Amy Martinez @amymartinez.bsky.social Picture Book/ Early Reader Writer | MLS | Teacher | 50 Precious Words HM '23 | #SCBWI | #12X12 | #PB | #amquerying
kristenindahl.bsky.social @kristenindahl.bsky.social Health writer/editor, PB writer, SCBWI, 12x12, 'Nova Wildcat, mom of teens, yoga fan and small town girl turned Jersey girl. She/her.
Stephanie Maksymiw @storiesbystephm.bsky.social PB author | #SCBWI | #amquerying
➖2026 #PBRisingStars Runner-up
➖2025 #KidlitChuckleChallenge Winner, #50PreciousWords HM
➖2024 #PitchMe Finalist, #kidschoicekidlitwritingcontest Winner, #50PreciousWords HM
https://stephaniemstories.wixsite.com/home
Cindi Handley Goodeaux @writecute.bsky.social Children’s Book Author, GiGi, Instructional Designer, Hufflepuff, Artistic dabbler, Jaxson. SCBWI member. Published by Crimson Cloak 💙
Maria Johnson @mariazjohnson.bsky.social Special needs mom/ELA teacher/ Querying picture book writer/Avid cook, baker, dancer, and artist. @12x12 Challenge @SCBWI
Andrea Hellman @andreahellmanart.bsky.social Paint | Write | Teach | Read :||
https://www.amazon.com/author/andreahellman
https://www.andreahellman.com/
https://dunabooks.com/
https://andreabhellman.substack.com/
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8302-589X
@andreahellmanart
@dunabooksllc
Vanessa Ireson @veeantonayak.bsky.social 🪿🐉🌓 Author, illustrator, lifelong learner and Mom.
#PBRisingStars 2023 Honorable Mention
#kidlitChuckleChallenge Champion 2025
#SCBWI #CANSCAIP #12x12PB
#LetsGoGooseGoose #SirSteveandtheChristmasDragon #WhenSunMetMoon
🍁www.antonayak.com
Judy Abelove Shemtob @judyabeloveshemtob.bsky.social Retired tchr BS M.Ed Boston U-Scarsdale Writers Ctr Sarah Lawrence Writng Inst Westport Writ Wrkshp SCBWI WFWA-Fr Kingston/Westchester NY-likes research swims bakes gardens science - author PB MG adult historical/women's fiction—tad magical realism
Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social THE DAWN CHORUS (Holiday House, 2/16/27) #Kidlit #STEM @SCBWIRockyMtn member, Therapy dog handler, Leader 2E support group, https://susanwroble.com, KidLit Bird Book Reviews https://www.10000birds.com/author/susan. Repped by Sara Megibow at MLA
Ashley Storm @ashleystormbooks.bsky.social Author of more than forty books for children and teens. #scbwi PAL author. Lexington Writer’s Room board member.
Kathy Jo Watson @kathywatson.bsky.social Kid Lit Writer. Music and theater fanatic. Space Nerd.
Author of MY CITY IS A FORT and featured in BOY MOMS.
#SCBWI
#365PictureBooks
Cat Winters @catwintersbooks.bsky.social Novelist, picture book author, poet, playwright, theater worker, freelance fact-checker, co-leader of the Oregon chapter of Authors Against Book Bans. she/her
https://linktr.ee/catwinters
Susan Galbraith @susan-galbraith.bsky.social Art educator and arts advocate, living in beautiful central New Brunswick. 
Nada Shawish Dutka @nadawrites.bsky.social #kidlit author rep’d by https://bsky.app/profile/pterlip.bsky.social, https://bsky.app/profile/andreabrownlit.bsky.social. COOKIES AND CRESCENTS (Abrams): https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/cookies-and-crescents_9781419773327/
Anne Broyles, author @annebroyles.bsky.social Children's author & Cherokee Nation citizen
Newest book: EATING TO SAVE THE PLANET: HOW VEGANISM HELPS FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE
Agent: Jen Newens @ Martin Literary
Laurie L Young @laurielyoung.bsky.social She/Her, Art Director, Graphic Designer, Writer of enchanting middle grade stories and funny picture books. Tsundoku aficionado. I have almost as many shoes as I have books and I have a LOT of books. #SCBWI #kidlit #mg #pb #storyteller #writer #art #design
DJ Corchin @djcorchin.com Kidlit Author-Illustrator. A MILLION YES’s out NOW! A Thousand NO’s, Do You Speak Fish? The I Feel… Children’s Series, and more!
Rep: Red Sofa Literary
Book an author visit, I’m totally fun!
💙📚
https://linktr.ee/djcorchin
Abbie James @abbiewjames.bsky.social #Kidlit Writer: PB, MG, YA. #SCBWI. Poetry.
Youth Services at a Public Library. Licensed Behavior Specialist.
Wife & Mom. Gardener/Hiker/Birder. Environmentalist. No AI. She/her
abbiewernerjames.com
Carla Gullett @carlagullett.bsky.social Writing toward my goal of 12 picture books in 12 months... Plus other literary stuff! Member of the #12x12PB Writing Challenge CANSCAIP and the MB Writer's Guild
Heidi Yates @heidikyates.bsky.social Author, illustrator & nature photographer.
#SCBWI | #12x12PB | #PBChat '21 mentee
Rep'd by Elisa Houot at The Seymour Agency
Laura Handy @lauradhandy.bsky.social Writer. Picture book enthusiast. Promoter of organ donation.
#SCBWI #12x12 #MightyKidLit
Ronna Mandel @ronnawriter.bsky.social #kidlit #neurodivergentsupporter #12x12PBChallenge, fmr European expat, ❤️ cats, poodles, purple + chocolate, SCBWI-LA Mingle coord. PB debut fall ‘27. Rep’d by Marisa Cleveland. goodreadswithronna.com + RonnaMandel.com @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social
Harriet Howe @harriethowebks.bsky.social Picture book author rep’d by Clare Wallace at Darley Anderson Children’s Book Agency
Elizabeth Everett | Educator & Kidlit Author 📚 @elizabetheverett.bsky.social ➡️ Boosting books for #Teachers, #Educators, #Librarians, #Parents, #Authors, #Writers, and #Readers
💙 Former #Teacher turned #Homeschool mama
✏️ #Kidlit #Writer and #SCBWI member
📚 #PB #Author rep'd by Michelle Witte
🖱️ elizabetheverettbooks.com
Yvonna Graham @grahamyvonna.bsky.social Educator/author focused on neurodivergence. DyslexiaKit.net
Dyslexia Tool Kit: What to do when phonics isn't enough (2021)
Never Too Late: Leveraging Technology to Support High School Readers with Dyslexia (2025)
#EduSky
Judith Graves @judithgraves.bsky.social Author, illustrator, vintage decor lover. A TALE OF TWO KITTIES, Acorn Press, 2023. The ANNEthology, Acorn Press, 2024. Living on beautiful Prince Edward Island. I am Canadian.🇨🇦
#SCBWI #SCBWICanada #canscaip #kidlit #YAlit
Rachel Bouhanda @willowtreelib.bsky.social School librarian 📚 | ♾🦋☪️🧕| Advocate for literacy, collaboration, & creativity | Exploring innovative library spaces 🌟 | Book lover & lifelong learner | Views are my own.
Srinidhi Srinivasan | Kidlit Illustrator @srinidhidraws.bsky.social Rep’ed by Aliza Hoover at CAT agency!
Children’s book Illustrator, Sketchbook Scribbler ✏️& Maker of many things 🪡|
🕸️ www.srinidhidraws.com
📧 srinidhis01@gmail.com
Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social Kidlit Author (Rep: Amy Nielsen) + Trauma Therapist | THESE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR MARCHING (2029)| Psychology Today Expert Blog Author| SCBWI |Host of the You, Me, & the Writing Journey Podcast (@YMWJPodcast) and @YouDeservepIt Pitch Event
Jamie Donahoe @jamiedonahoe.bsky.social Reader, Kidlit Writer, Traveler and Info Junkie: books, chocolate, travel, historic buildings, food, climate justice, geocaching
she/her
#kidlit #12x12PB #SCBWI
Tanya Konerman, Kidlit Author 📚 @tanyakonerman.bsky.social PB/MG; Nature/Verse/Prose
Agent: Mona Kanin
'28 OTIS: THE KING OF KATMAI
‘25 MUD TO THE RESCUE! 🐘🦩🦫 🐢
‘24 HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA 👻
SCBWI; WFH | hiker 🥾 | veggie 🌽|
bird&bear lover 🐤🐻 | nature 📷 | 💙
www.tanyakonerman.com
Jess Burbank, author/illustrator @jburbank.bsky.social she/her I write & illustrate picture books!
Rep’d by Ariana Philips at JVNLA
#PBParty ‘23 and ‘25 Finalist, #PBRisingStars ‘23 Runner Up #StorytellerAcademy #SCBWI #12x12
Melissa Morgenlander @mmorgenlander.bsky.social 📚 Picture Book Writer #amquerying #scbwi #12x12challenge
📺 Kids Media Curriculum Developer
🎓 Playful PhD
👶👶 Mom to twins
♾️ Autism Advocate
🎶 Musical theatre fan
📍 Brooklyn, NY
https://www.melissamorgenlander.com/
Jenn Belden @jennbelden.bsky.social Writer staring at her screen | Coffee-drinker | Book nerd | Avoiding housework like a boss. Some snark may follow. She/her (@jenncaffeinated on Insta)
Lauri Meyers @laurimeyers.bsky.social Kidlit Author. Word juggler. Awkwardly funny. Embraces weird. #50PreciousWords Winner #KidsChoice Winner #PBParty 2023 HM #PBChat Mentorship 2021 #Madness!Poetry #SCBWI #12x12
Kathy Hjermstad @kathyhjermstad.bsky.social PB writer, SCBWI member, CBA graduate, scrapbooker, grandmother, crazy cat lady 😸
"Fine writers should split hairs together, and sit side by side, like friendly apes, to pick the fleas from each other's prose." --Logan Pearsall Smith
Christina Dankert @christinadankert.bsky.social 2nd grade teacher, author of "The Kindness Machine"
Sharing book joy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christina.dankert/
Kirsten Bock @kpbock.bsky.social Librarian, Writer, Tea drinker
William David Curtis @wmdcurtis.bsky.social Picture book author, songwriter, member of SCBWI, Association of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA), ASCAP, and Actors' Equity, versatile, funny, and serious, seeking representation
Dena Davis @denadavisbooks.bsky.social 🌺🇬🇷 Pre-pub #KidLit author, disability rights advocate, SB library board ‘22-‘26, former teacher, optimistic realist #SCBWI #CBA #12X12 #50PreciousWords Winner ‘22 & ‘26, Santa Barbara Writers Conference Scholarship Winner ‘26, she/her 🌺🇬🇷