Beth Anderson @bandersonwriter.bsky.social Former educator writing for children ๐
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1/28/25: HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT: KATE WARNE AND THE RACE TO SAVE ABRAHAM LINCOLN ๐
Paula Henson @paulahenson.bsky.social Award-winning author of WHO NEEDS A FOREST FIRE #NautilusAward #SkippingStoneAward #IndieExcellenceAward #middlegrade #nonfictionkids #picturebooks #educator #kidlit #12x12 www.paulahenson.com www.terrabellabooks.com
Jessica Braidan @jessicabraidan.bsky.social ๐ Color & Discover series โ fact-and-coloring books for curious kids 4 and up. Surprising facts + bold pictures to color + try-it activities. Read, create, discover, screen-free. ๐ฆ๐๐ด jessicabraidan.com
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Robin Brett Wechsler @robinbwechsler.bsky.social Children's author, freelance editor/writer. Avid reader, walker, voter, museum goer, bird feeder, ice cream eater, โ80s music listener. Cat lady.
12x12 I Courage to Create I SCBWI member
Writers' Loft member and PBCG leader
2025 PB Rising Stars HM
Kelli Panique @kellipanique.bsky.social Picture Book Summit Producer and Event & Podcast Host
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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
Librarians of Littles @littleslibrarians.bsky.social A podcast about being a librarian working with our youngest students.
New episodes every Wednesday.
We discuss books, ways to connect to Makerspace, and give tips and tricks.
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
Hannah Lorenzo @hannahlorenzobooks.bsky.social ESL Teacher. Mom. Travel. Dance. Strawberry ice cream. #Kidlit Author, repped by @KaitlynLeann17 SCBWI 12x12 http://HannahLorenzoBooks.com
Jen Khawam @jenkhawam.bsky.social (she/her) Syrian-American๐ธ๐พ that loves reading, writing, gaming, and crafting. Marketing Associate at Lee & Low Books. All opinions are my own.
Official ๐ฆ for #MENApit! @menapitch.bsky.social A pitch event for MENA writers created by & for marginalised voices. Next event: April 2027.
Hosts: @ptissem | @yaldacollection | @krystalelkhoury
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Krystal is โจ @krystalelkhoury.bsky.social ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ฑ๐ง๐บ๐ธ๐จ๐ฆ | fantasy writerโ๐ผfeministโ๐ผgamer๐ฎdog person๐ถprofessor๐คclassics nerd๐๏ธ| @MENApitch co-creator | #RevPit โ26 Shortlist, #10Q | she/her
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Serena Call @serenacallart.bsky.social Aspiring children's book author and illustrator.
joannamcintyre.bsky.social @joannamcintyre.bsky.social Author of Picture Books and Wrangler of Small, Feral Children.
OUT NOW: Tidy Ted Meets Jess the Mess (Clavis, distributed by Simon & Schuster) out April 21st!
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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
KatharineEmlen @katharineemlen.bsky.social Writer - Photographer - Radio Host - Follower of Random Thoughts and Whimsical Ideas
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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
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Allison Hackworth @allisonhackworth.bsky.social Neurodiverse mom, wife, and nurse who absolutely loves creating colorful, spooky picture books with her husband! ๐๐โ๏ธ๐จ๐๏ธ๐ป๐๐ง๐ง๐ผ๐ฆ๐โฅ๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐
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/
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Leen-ููู @la--flaneuse.bsky.social Artist and writer from Damascus, Syria
Sandy Jonas @sandyjonas.bsky.social Author/illustrator, she/her kidlit and cozies ๐จ๐ฆ SCBWI member
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Kathy Jo Watson @kathywatson.bsky.social Kid Lit Writer. Music and theater fanatic. Space Nerd.
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Sherry @shdubis.bsky.social Unagented PB writer, Member of SCBWI, 12x12, Reading advocate & literacy tutor. Cross-country skier, hiker, and โclosetโ organizer.
ET Charles @etcharles.bsky.social Read, write, sketch. Writer, librarian.
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Callum Laing @callumlaing.bsky.social I help ambitious people raise capital, get board seats, take companies public. Let's get more entrepreneurs and builders on bsky!
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Carrie Cook @carriecookhere.bsky.social writer of #kidlit and #fiction. Member of #SCBWI and #12x12
Jeannine Vetrano Smith @jvsmithauthor.bsky.social Picture book author, canine educator, messy cook,Ga-ga for Golden Retrievers, writer4life, proud to be human not AI
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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
Veblen Director Programme @veblendirectors.bsky.social Helping ambitious people get their first board seats. Regardless of your background.
Laura K Zimmermann @laurak-pbwriter.bsky.social Childrenโs Author | Professor | Repโd by @KaitlynLeann17.bsky.social at @Bradfordagents.bsky.social | MUSHROOM RAIN | UNDER THE FOREST FLOOR coming Spring 2028 | #SCBWI | she/her
@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)
@sarakamm.bsky.social @sarakamm.bsky.social 
Ste Gen Mo Dem ๐๐ ๐๐ณ @stegenmodem.bsky.social Supporting Dems Everywhere SG 60 miles South of St Louis @piperformissouri.bsky.social @reichard4rep.bsky.social @fpwellman.bsky.social @wellmanformo.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social @labarnitz.bsky.social @iquitcigs.bsky.social ๐๐ญ๐
Layne Johnson | Childrenโs Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social Layne Johnson is a picture book writer/aspiring illustrator. #SCBWI. Humor and Heart|STEAM and SEL|ADHD #amquerying
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Picture Book Creative Crew @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social Welcome! We are a bountiful bunch of KidLit creatives with picture books sailing your way. Hop aboard! #PBCreativeCrew #picturebookauthor #scbwi
The Creative Company @thecreativecompany.bsky.social Since 1932, we have published childrenโs 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.
Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social ๐ 2025 #PBRisingStars Mentee
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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! ๐ ๐ชธ
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@frogalsocat.bsky.social @frogalsocat.bsky.social Frog. Cat. Writer. Lives with a dragon, a bird and a pirate bathroom. 12x12 member.
Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social Iโm Heidi Bee, poet and author of 12 books. I host a free annual STEAM Poetry Video Contest for studentsโand I produce WEE STEAMERS videos for little learners. Poetry, tech, and STEAM learning! www.SteamPoweredPoetry.com
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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
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Anna M Lewis @annamlewis.bsky.social Author/ Illustrator | Toy Inventor | Sarcasm Queen | Pursuer of Creative Ideas | Constantly Spiraling Down Some Rabbit Hole
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David Mariotte @davidmariotte.bsky.social Licensing Prod Dev Specialist @SEGA. Views are my own. Writer of Transformers Wreckers: Tread & Circuits, TF/Terminator, & M
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Erin Bedell @erindaydreams.bsky.social Hello, I inspire readers! Daydreamer. Mindful Meditator. Nature Lover. Looking for birds and painting flowers. Proud librarian to 600 K-5 students. #TLSky #EduSky Member of #BookPosse. https://go.bsky.app/U4uscrm
Sarah Sansbury, Ed.D @supersansbury.bsky.social School Library Media: Literacy & Innovation #engagingstudents #empoweringlearning #librariestransform | views are my own
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Rob Banes @rsb1213.bsky.social Scientist, artist, educator, chef, fisherman, outdoor enthusiast, bookworm, linguist, peacemaker, volunteer, etc. in no particular order.
Please don't ask because I will not date you, I will not send you money, and I will not be your disciple. Thanks.
Margaret Kingsbury @kidlitmatters.bsky.social Children's book author, City Cast Nashville newsletter editor, book reviewer, disabled mom. She/They- J @jstewsy.bsky.social @jstewsy.bsky.social
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Jamie McCarthy @jamiemccarthy.bsky.social Ruby on Rails engineer, vegan, enjoy D&D and relational databases
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kristin v @kristinvalentine.bsky.social software engineer @ Splice by day
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bern @rnf.me i made https://wordladder.fun and https://archive-mrss.rnf.me/
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Atheist who loves fancy mice, archeology, astronomy, biology, history, cooking, gardening, nature, animals and most of all my wife.
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p0werm0de @p0werm0de.bsky.social Alien research ๐ค๐๐๐ฝ๐ซฃ๐ป
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Sarah Claxton @sarahclaxton.bsky.social #kidlit writer, SCBW, Inked Voices, PB Party Finalist 2026
Kristen M. Kareem ๐ โฎ๏ธ @kristenmkareem.bsky.social โ๐ป Writer ๐@HighlightsFound Scholarship Recipient (โ24) & Highlights Muslim Storyteller ('23) & We Need Kidlit Now Winner (โ24) ๐ง๐ป๐ Muslim ๐ฉโ๐ซ Educator ๐ถ MN girl ๐โโ๏ธRunner ๐ Wife and Mama to three โจ Writings here: https://linktr.ee/Sagasofsabr
Stephanie Gibeault @stephaniegibeault.bsky.social Children's Author & Freelance Writer | nonfiction and fiction, picture books and middle grade | rep'd by Jacqui Lipton | #SCBWI, #12x12PB | She/Her | https://linktr.ee/stephaniegibeault
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Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social Picture book author. Reader. Bookstore and library lover. All about my kids and cats. Repped by Ammi-Joan Paquette. #Kidlit website: www.patzietlowmiller.com
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Kristin - Author of THE SUBSTI-TOOTH ๐ @kristin-012726.bsky.social Author to upcoming PB: THE SUBSTI-TOOTH (Lawley Publishing, 2026) #12x12PB #kidlit
Lindsay is querying ๐๐ฆฉ๐ @lindsaylau.bsky.social Querying PB writer, wannabe illustrator, & family photographer.
www.lindsaystephany.com
(๐ฑbrand new to bsky, hello!)
she/her
@bridgetshawn.bsky.social @bridgetshawn.bsky.social 
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
Daniel Josรฉ Older @djolder.bsky.social Writer of books and comics. Story architect for STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC โจ he/him patreon.com/djolder
https://www.danieljoseolder.net/
Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social https://www.michelleskennedy.com/
https://x.com/MichelleSKenned
#PBWriter. Wife & mom. Loves Jesus. #SCBWI Southern Breeze Co-Asst. Regional Advisor, #12x12, #PBParty Finalist '24, '23, & '22 and #50PreciousWords HM '26, 25 and '23.
Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social #PB Writer ๐โ๏ธ
Math & Science Educator ๐งฎ๐ณ๐
Member of 12x12 and SCBWI Southern Breeze
Halloweensie, SunWriteFun, SpringFlingKidlit '25 Winner
Valentiny, WKLN '25 HM
M.O. (Mindy) Yuksel @moyuksel.bsky.social Author of picture books:
๐In My Mosque
๐One Wish
๐Ramadan Kareem
๐Samiโs Special Gift
๐The Prince of Stars
www.moyuksel.com
Josie Liming Gawlowski @jgawlowski.bsky.social #kidlit #PB writer: #scbwi: #pbchat mentee: #storystorm: #12x12pb: #PBParty HM 2021 & 2024: horchata drinker, former photojournalist, farmer's daughter, based in Seattle
Phoebe Farag Mikhail @pkfarag.bsky.social Writer, educator, activist. Author, Putting Joy into Practice and Hunger for Righteousness. Words in Insider, Plough, Faithfully, Sojourners, CT & more. https://beingincommunity.com/phoebefaragmikhail
Stephanie @stephaniereads25.bsky.social A devout devourer of reading in all forms. Educate yourself.
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Nedda Lewers @neddalewersbooks.bsky.social USA Today Bestselling Egyptian American Childrenโs Author | DAUGHTERS OF THE LAMP series | THE LUXOR HOUSE HEIST (Springโ27) | Educator | Mom
Aboubakr Daqฤซq @abbkrdqq.ink Writer. Editor of Australiaโs First Muslim Literary Journal. Afghan, Australian. [Offline-ish]
ยป https://abbkrdqq.ink
Edward A. Rowe @edwardarowe1.bsky.social RESIST! Managing Principal at ARK Real Estate Advisors, MBA University of Chicago - Booth School of Business, B.S. Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management-