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Illuminating monsters a speciality.
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Sara Ryan @ryansara.bsky.social Queer author of books & comics for teens & others. They/them. Authors Against Book Bans member. VCFA WCYA faculty. Represented by Michael Bourret. Not here much. 
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Jeff VanderMeer @jeffvandermeer.bsky.social NYT bestselling author of the Southern Reach series, including Annihilation. Agent Joe Veltre at Gersh / speaker bureau Authors Unbound. To contact, use the contact form at jeffvandermeer.com. PDX, anti AI, he/him
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Mothership @mothership.blog Gaming coverage for her, them, and yes, him, too.
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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social Former congressional candidate and journalist trying to change politics for good :) | www.kapow.works/
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Matt Bors @mattbors.bsky.social Writer of the TOXIC AVENGER and TOXIC CRUSADERS comics and co-writer of JUSTICE WARRIORS. Founded The Nib (RIP). Comics editor at In These Times magazine.
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Pat Quinn @pqcomics.bsky.social Creator of M.O.N.S.T.E.R.S., co-creator of Cryptopia and Necrotic. Husband/dad/prof
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Stefan Karlsson @stefankarlsson.bsky.social Poet & kidlit writer. Marbling & book artist.
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J. Schuberth (they/them) @jmschuberth.bsky.social Writer, crime and sci-fi. PhD, Philosophy of Religion. Love cons, comedy & econ. Printmaker. Literacy advocate.
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Kate Berube @kateberube.bsky.social NY Times bestselling illustrator & author of picture books • HANNAH & SUGAR • MAE’S FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL • JOHN’S TURN • WILLOW THE WHITE HOUSE CAT
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Emma Miller 😁📚🍁 @emmadmiller.bsky.social Canadian Author & Creator of "The Doonies" children's book series! 📚🍁 https://thedoonies.ca
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Anna Meyer @brusierkee.bsky.social Author & cartoonist
📍 Brooklyn NY
👁️🗨️ Saint Catherine (2025), 23rd Street Books
⚓️ The Sea-Ice Sings (TBD), First Second
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leigh @lyebun.bsky.social formerly inklooseart 🐦
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next book: BSC Super Special! (Sept 2026)
Literary Arts @literary-arts.org A nonprofit literary center in Portland, OR dedicated to engaging readers, supporting writers, & inspiring the next generation with great literature. https://literary-arts.org/about/our-story/
Terry Blas @terryblas.bsky.social 🏳️🌈🇲🇽GLAAD award winning Writer/Artist. (YMIL)
Marvel:(Reptil, Nova) Abrams: (Lifetime Passes) Boom Studios (Hotel Dare)
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Peg Cheng @pegcheng.bsky.social Loves helping people learn, grow, transform | Author of Rebel Millionaire, Noodle Taco, The Contenders | Mixed-media Artist | Aspiring Screenwriter | Visit https://linktr.ee/pegcheng
Ashley Spires @ashleyspires.bsky.social Author & illustrator of many kids books and maker of Swiftie bracelets.
📖 New book THE MOST MAGNIFICENT TEAM out May 6th!
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Kit Anderson @igotkittypryde.bsky.social comics & weird feelings | she/her | https://bio.site/kitkanderson
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Laini Taylor @lainitaylor.bsky.social NYT & Sunday Times bestselling author of Daughter of Smoke & Bone series and Strange the Dreamer duology. Inventor of gods, eater of mangoes, killer of darlings, mother of yetis, keeper of ghosts. Portland, OR.
Lisa - BoBQC @bobqc.bsky.social I make quizzes about books for students in 2nd - 12th grade to prepare for the Battle of the Books and other academic competitions, book clubs, literature circles, and classroom activities. 
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
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Wade Colasanti @artistbearded.bsky.social Artist,No Refunds anthology.
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Lisa Rosalie Eisenberg @lisa-rosalie.bsky.social Cartoonist, teacher, loud person. PDX🌲 by way of NJ 🍅
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John Isaac Williams @johnwilliamsart.bsky.social Painter, illustrator, artist, living in the Pacific Northwest 
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Andrew MacLean @andrewmaclean.bsky.social Cartoonist. Head Lopper, ApocalyptiGirl, Snarlagon, Godzilla: War for Humanity.
Deanna Soukiasian @heyyisdeedeehome.bsky.social Ignatz nominated Cartoonist~Comix Educator~Editor
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Boston/Central CT.
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Mergo Petrichor @mergo.bsky.social Cartoonist 🪱
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Barbra Dillon @barbrajdillon.bsky.social Editor-in-Chief of GLAAD-winning and Eisner & Harvey-nominated @fanbasepress.bsky.social. Twin Mom. Striving to help creative people do what they love. 🌈 (She/Her)
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Susan Van Metre @skeetervm.bsky.social Hopelessly devoted to books. Editorial Director Walker Books US/Candlewick Press
Tanisha @teenyb.bsky.social Artist from Oregon who loves art, adventure and being outdoors! Facilities Administrative Coordinator LAIKA Studios
Grayson Bear @graysonbear.bsky.social Comics mostly
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Delia @deliadraws.bsky.social Grow as you go ✨🐌🎨❤️
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Dustin Holland @dustinholland.bsky.social Cartoonist. Publicity Coordinator at Superfan Promotions
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Sara McCandless @saramccandless.bsky.social Artist in East Tennessee
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