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)
Dave Blackwell @daveblackwell.bsky.social Medical Engineer and Indie Author from Kent, UK. I am profoundly deaf and write comedy based on my experiences.
The Hospital is now available - check it out.
Hi! I’m Moggs. @inkcap-art.bsky.social They/Them
Illustrator • Wood Burner • Mushroom Forager
Sometimes I just need to sit for a while and look at a lovely tree stump to reset my brain.
Currently looking for representation!
Here’s my website: https://moggsdrewsillustration.com/home.html
Sameer Kankali Ⓥ☮✌🏼🌱💚🍉🐸🐮🐷📚📖♟️✊🏼 @sameerkankali.bsky.social MUNDUS SINE CAESARIBUS 💙🦋
#Activist #HumanRights #AnimalRights #UBI #ClimateChange #Books #Tech #Poker #Chess
He/Him/His
❌👑
Sunny Sommerset @sunnysommerset.bsky.social Author & Illustrator: Picture Books, Middle Grade.
Winner Golden Gate Writer's Award: Picture Book - SCBWI SF South 2024. Honorable Mention SCBWI SF South Golden Gate Portfolio Showcase 2024.
Elizabeth Botsford @elizabethbotsford.bsky.social Middle grade novel writer. Longlisted, Yeovil Literary Prize 2026. Shortlisted, Jericho Writers Friday Night Live.
Yasemin Gyford @yasemingyford.bsky.social Artist, 👩🎨 Children's Book Illustrator, Urban Sketcher ✍️ Over Thinker📍Between London and Cambridge UK
Kimberly Brianna @kimibrianne.bsky.social • My pets are my kids 🐶🧡
• Daylight is for playing outside, evenings are for gaming ☀️🌿🎮
• Huuu ✨
Fractured Sky @jalandhara.bsky.social Sci-fi novel in progress. A second moon, slow catastrophe. Written by a nephrologist. #fracturedsky
The LA Balloonist @thelaballoonist.bsky.social Sculpting high-concept large-scale balloon architecture for weddings, fashion houses, brand activations, and private events across Greater Los Angeles and Southern California.
Juliana D’Angelo Illustrator @judangeloillustra.bsky.social Children's book illustrations with heart, humor, and a little chaos.
INKLING ILLUSTRATION AGENCY @inklingagency.bsky.social A small but mighty illustration agency, representing an outstanding team of hand-picked creatives worldwide. If you'd like to collaborate with any of our illustrators, please email hello@inklingillustration.com to discuss your project needs.
Eu sou o Cara 💠 @novobluskayapo.bsky.social Observador!
Mais com um Ótimo
Coração ❤️
Hannah Lorenzo @hannahlorenzobooks.bsky.social ESL Teacher. Mom. Travel. Dance. Strawberry ice cream. #Kidlit Author, repped by @KaitlynLeann17 SCBWI 12x12 http://HannahLorenzoBooks.com
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social Award-winning children's book author of PB SAVING KATE'S FLOWERS (Arbordale) Crystal Kite winner, #KidLit, #SCBWI, #12X12PB Gold Member, ISO Agent, Querying PBs. www.cindysommer.com
Koko @mikekoko.bsky.social Walking on my hands 🤸🏽♂️, diving into kidlit—whether reading or writing 📚, and solving puzzles 🧩.
#PBRisingStar #SCBWI #12x12 #GoldenEggAcademy
New book alert! Teaching Storytelling in Classrooms & Communities
(shorturl.at/1obFR)
Sue Sutherland, Author - TWELVE DAYS AT GLACIER @suemt.bsky.social Debut picture book author - TWELVE DAYS AT GLACIER, granola girl, weaver, quilter, traveler, photographer, 12x12, Montana SCBWI
Coming Soon - HOW HANNAH GOT HER LUMP OF COAL (2026), TWELVE DAYS AT YELLOWSTONE (2027), & NOTHING BUT NET TROUBLE
Brackenlowe Halt Storyworld @brackenloweproject.bsky.social A quiet storyworld for children and grown-ups. Gentle woodland tales, old railway memories, familiar characters — and a little place called Brackenlowe Halt. Meet the signalman and his friends . . .
brackenlowehalt.co.uk
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
Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social Year 5/6 teacher and English lead. Children's books and reading mostly, Blake's 7 sometimes. Currently reading: Toffee by Sarah Crossan.
Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social 📚KidLit Author
#SCBWI PA East Critique Group Coordinator
👻GILBERT & THE GHOST (Beaming Books 2025)
🐰PAISLEY'S BIG BIRTHDAY (Clavis Books, 2023)
🚌PAISLEY’S BIG FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (Clavis Books, 2027)
picture book obsessed, creator of stuff
Pablo Bojados Rodríguez @pablobojados.bsky.social Escritor de cuentos infantiles 📖💕
Psicólogo 👨🏻⚕️
Amante del manga y de los videojuegos 🎮
En mi cuenta encontraréis un respeto incondicional 🌈
Mi pequeño canal de YouTube: @pablobojados_psicologia
¡Suscríbete! 🤗
📍Castellón
YAbookscentral @yabookscentral.bsky.social Website devoted to YA, Middle-Grade, and Kids books.
We offer book reviews, blog content featuring author Q&A, guest posts, excerpts, cover reveals, and giveaways!
Authors- Check out how to advertise your book with YABC!
Lynn Hagen @lynnhagen.bsky.social Teacher. Reader. Mom of 3. Adamant advocate of choice reading, writing, YA & diverse classroom libraries in all schools. Book Love Winner and Advisory Board Member. Cat and Plant Lady.
Kimberly Delude @kimdbooks.bsky.social Author - Freddie the Fly series
-2026 Digital Red early reader from Little Press Publishing
-Speech Pathologist -kimdbooks.com
sharondalgleish.bsky.social @sharondalgleish.bsky.social Writer for children, lover of picture books and poetry, happiest breathing in nature.
Allison Hackworth @allisonhackworth.bsky.social Neurodiverse mom, wife, and nurse who absolutely loves creating colorful, spooky picture books with her husband! 📚📖✏️🎨🖌️👻💀🧟🧛🏼🦇🎃♥️🧡💛💚💙💜
The Independent Author Network @ianauthornetwork.bsky.social Welcome to the Independent Author Network at Bluesky. Promoting and Supporting Indie Authors since 2010. Our Book of the Year Awards program features $6,000 in cash prizes. #IAN1
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.
Katja Rammer @katjarammer.bsky.social Writer. Gardener. Neurospicy Jacky-of-all-trades.
Shortlisted w/ Senex Born (Iaminprint 2025), Raven Short Story Contest longlistee. Stories: Hyphenpunk, Black Cat Weekly, Gavagai & more
Reg. Adv. SCBWI 🇩🇪 + 🇦🇹. (she/her/hers)
https://linktr.ee/katjarammer
@KatieDavisBurps @katiedavisburps.bsky.social I write, I draw, teach, do critiques, host(ed) podcasts, co-founded Picture Book Summit, make videos, do presentations, ran a #writers school. I need a nap.
Rowan Brighton Brown @rowanbrightonbrown.bsky.social ⋆Queer Southern Novelist 🌿
⋆WHITE TRASH WITCHCRAFT (HH Fall, 2027)
⋆Rep: @keiralekseii.bsky.social at Azantian
⋆✒️WTMP & 🩵 SmoochPit Mentor
https://linktr.ee/RowanBrightonBrown
Judith Henderson @judithhenderson.bsky.social ✍️ author/illustrator, Composer🎹TV Producer. Wrote theme song for PBS show, Arthur.🏆
Lundy-creative @lundy-creative.bsky.social Link to my debut e-novel: A Brunch Tale payhip.com/NLundyM
Other Links (& FREE POEMS):
www.etsy.com/shop/NLundyM
www.instagram.com/lundy_nyc/
(Pictures that are not my own were sourced from: Pexels)
Zach Daniek @zachdaniek.bsky.social Hi! My name is Zach and I am an illustrator with a focus on children’s publishing.
https://www.zachdaniek.com
@authorevelynpech.bsky.social @authorevelynpech.bsky.social 
Kaushani Mufti @padfootblack25.bsky.social 🌟Kidlit and Middle-grade Illustrator from🇮🇳
🌟Open to Representation
🌟 SCBWI India - Illustrator Co-ordinator
🌟 https://kaushanimufti.com/
✉️ kaushani.mufti@gmail.com
Children’s Book Illustrator @childrenboook.bsky.social Hi there! I'm a professional Children’s Book Illustrator with over 7 years of experience bringing characters and stories to life through vibrant, heartwarming, and imaginative art.
📩 Feel free to drop me a message. I’d love to hear about your story!
Carmela Simmons Writes @carmelasimmons.bsky.social Peruvian-American kidlit author and Teacher of the Year. Shares Mother Nature’s wonders.
Represented by @EastWestLit
Tea Goblin Cafe @teagoblincafe.bsky.social A FREE weekly newsletter that updates every Monday on Patreon that focuses on finding new comic anthology submissions & new comic convention applications for comic creators. https://www.patreon.com/TeaGoblinCafe
Rik Mertens @rikmertens116.bsky.social - Graphic designer and Web coder
- Geek culture enthusiast
- Star Trek and Indiana Jones fan
@mplswaytogrow.bsky.social @mplswaytogrow.bsky.social 
writerharrison @harrisonwriter.bsky.social 🍁 #Canadian - #Author - #Poet 🍁
amazon.com/author/phillipharrison
I try to write in ways that feed both the mind and soul. ♊ & #GenX #stationaryaddict
💫 Creator of imagined worlds 💫
Projjwal @mprojjwal162.bsky.social 🎬Turning children’s books to 3D,2d animated story
📚Helping authors grow beyond the page
✨Short trailer sparks curiosity for your book
See the recent story - https://projjwal.odoo.com/
Haley Rose-Lyon @haleyroselyon.com Eisner-nominated letterer and designer | occasional editor and secret author | bisexual miscreant | she/they
📧: haleyroselyon@gmail.com
See my work at haleyroselyon.com!
THE LIGHT coming soon to Kickstarter:
https://shorturl.at/SiyWF
TEACH Mag @teachmag.bsky.social Delivering pragmatic articles and resources to K–12 educators everywhere.
teachmag.com
Semper Anticus Press @semperanticuspress.bsky.social Indie publisher launching soon!
Main site: www.book-shelfie.com/submissions
semperanticuspress@gmail.com
Booktasters Authors @booktastersauthors.bsky.social Boost your book’s exposure with honest, impactful reviews on Goodreads & Amazon! 📚✨ We help authors reach more readers. DM us for review inquiries!
Website: https://author.booktasters.net/
Katie Ferriello @katieferrie1.bsky.social Literary Agent w/ Mansion Street Literary Management
🎿🚵♀️🧘♀️🏋🏻♀️⛺️🛩️✍️📚
launchsteam @launchsteam.bsky.social In the journey from 2D to 3D in Adventure Jam, which type of mode do fans prefer? Boom, Boom, Boom, test a new bullet tracer in the game.
http://patreon.com/AdventureJam
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3772820
http://www.letmod.com/tag/adventurejam/
Jacob Ji Jun @clumsyg.com ITR Project Manager for higher education. Learning and Innovation Technologist. CSTA 2024 Teaching Excellence Recipient. Amazon Future Engineer Teacher of the Year and Ambassador. Reigning Extra Life Magic: The Gathering Arena Champ.
#edusky
Jason G. Edwards @jasongedwards.bsky.social Jason G. Edwards is a pastor + writer in MO. Forthcoming book "At Home With God: How the Cross Transforms Us" (IVP) out this fall. jasongedwards.substack.com
Lori Knutsen: Kidlit Writer, Teacher and Photographer @lknutsenkidlit.bsky.social I write #PB #YA to uplift, inspire, and entertain kids.❤️ Boy mom. Teacher. Dreamer. #kidlitfirefly #ND 💫📝🌈
Seeking Rep https://loriknutsen.com
#50Preciouswords ‘26‘25 HM
#springflingkidlit ‘25 Winner
#Halloweensie ‘25 HM
#SCBWI
#12X12
#PBRS Col
Beth Volkmann @bethvolkmann.bsky.social M.Ed. Children's Book Writer. Picture Taker. Nature Lover. Anglophile.
Curious about flora and fauna of all kinds but particularly fond of elephants, wolves, birds, insects, and trees.
#SCBWI. #12x12 #kidlit #naturalist
elizabethvolkmannauthor.com
Ken @msbsongs.bsky.social Musician, retired teacher, creating and producing songs and sharing them. The name of my group is MRS SMITH'S BASEMENT. I hope you will give us a listen. 
Melissa Vandiver Art @mvandiverart.bsky.social Melissa Vandiver: human painter, illustrator, dog mom & glitter enthusiast in New Orleans. Whimsical pet portraits, kid books, & more. Commissions open! Seeking representation.
https://mvandiver-art.carrd.co/
Personal acct: @melissavandiver.bsky.social
Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social Lecturer, workshopper and creative writing events organiser - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/alex-davis-events-17318878423
S | comms open @samwise1548.bsky.social artist 💚 24 💚 muslim 🇵🇰 💚 cats and ocs and cookies 💚 samhuss1548@gmail.com
Danielle @drawdani.bsky.social Illustrator. Designer. Mom. 🌟 She/her 
Gill Evans. Counselling Psychologist AFBPsS. @gillevansx.bsky.social Psychologist living in Philadelphia from the UK.
Gill Evans author of The Anxious Therapist, YouTuber and Wordler. Honourable Mention for my book by Hay House.
Go to my website Anxioustherapist.com for £1 or $1 kindle book. Download kindle app free.
Avishek ghosh @avishekcolours.bsky.social 
P J Canning @pjcanningauthor.bsky.social Children's author. 21% Monster series published by @Usborne. Agent: @kickbackbooks. He/him
Jessica Robin Harkey @jessicarobin.bsky.social 🍃✨Children’s Illustrator✨🍃
Currently Seeking Representation
✨Firm believer in all things mythical, magical and make-believe✨ SCBWI Member
www.jessicarobinharkey.com
Emily Keyes @esckeyes.bsky.social Founder of the Keyes Agency, LLC. Bookish. Short. Invisible Disability. Brooklyn, NY. She/her
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
carlydraws @carlydraws.bsky.social Carly A-F
Illustrator & author. no AI! Human idiocy only :-)
Portfolio: carlydraws.com
Freelance enquiries: carly@carlydraws.com
Kidlit Agent: Anna Olswanger anna@olswangerliterary.com
Newsletter, prints, all links:
http://linktr.ee/carlydraws
Elise Howard @elisehoward.bsky.social Literary agent and author. Was editor and publisher. https://www.defliterary.com/agents/elise-howard
New! PLANT THIS, NOT THAT https://tinyurl.com/Plant-This-Not-That
W/ Amy Gash: BELIEVE IN THE WORLD: WISDOM FOR GROWNUPS FROM CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Becca Syracuse @bookdesignbee.bsky.social Associate Art Director • Children's Illustrator
Rebeccasyracuse.com
She/her
Rep'd by Natascha Morris/ The Tobias Agency
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
Bernard Pearson @bernp.bsky.social Novelist: books 'Where the Willows End, In Red Blood' 'One of Our Own,' Poetry: 200 poems published worldwide. old friend's description of him, 'I've known this idiot most of my life.'
~ Shanna Lee James~ Author @2bdynamic.bsky.social Retired Nurse and Author who loves writing about 'real life' stuff. Visit my Author website @ shannaleejamesauthor.com to see my bio and books. And my 2nd site @ https://bsky.app/profile/jami-jam.bsky.social
Mrs Rodriguez @mrsrodriguez431.bsky.social 🍎 2nd Grade Teacher | Title 1 Classroom | Making Learning Magical ✨
https://linktr.ee/MrsRodriguez3
Amazon Wishlist:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/TLVRBIF97D13?ref_=wl_share
Kristin Nilsen @kristinnilsen.bsky.social bookseller/librarian/author of mg novels WORLDWIDE CRUSH and THE SCOTT FENWICK DIARIES (7.22.25).
Kristinnilsenbooks.com
https://kristinnilsenbooks.substack.com/
Poppreservationists.com
Abinaya Kamalanathan (she/her) @abinaya-draws.bsky.social Children's Illustrator: www.abinaya.art
abinaya.illustrator@gmail.com
Some things I love ❤️: dinosaurs, animals, fossils, gardening, the sun, colours, flowers, scary stories
@horhpodcast.bsky.social @horhpodcast.bsky.social Hollywood or History? Unpack fact vs. fiction in film. Great for teachers, trivia buffs, and history fans. New episodes every other week.
Available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube
https://youtube.com/@hollywoodorhistorypodcast?si=gNOPQUnVXde2_NZz
Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social Since 1990, we've helped thousands of writers learn the path to success as an author of books for children and teens. More info: https://writeforkids.online
Shadowind @shadowind.bsky.social 🐱🐉cats,🌿 moss,🍄, dragons,📚 books, 🎨art! 🐌No AI gen imags or NFTs
www.shadowindart.com
https://linktr.ee/ShadoWind
Life in Common @arthursmid.bsky.social Writer and illustrator in Portland, Oregon
Open for commissions and illustration projects: arthursmid.com
aNi ilustra @aniilustra.bsky.social 🖌 Children's book author-illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart
✉️ ani.ilustra.asl@gmail.com
🌐 www.aniilustra.com
Jeremy Fuscaldo @jeremyfuscaldo.bsky.social Comic Artist | Storyboard Artist | Character Design
Amelia Enmity creator | MFA Visual Arts
Making Comics/Graphic Novel idea | Seeking Representation
https://jeremyfuscaldo.weebly.com/
https://jeremyfuscaldo.carrd.co/