SCBWI_ITALY @scbwiitaly.bsky.social Regional account of SCBWI
Julie Blaho, Regional Advisor
Hannah Sanguinetti, Illustrator Coordinator
Cristiana Radu @crisradu.bsky.social 
Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social Retired Bilingual ESL teacher. Writer. Poems in @TheDirigible & Bards anthologies. #Kidlit #PictureBooks #SCBWI #12x12 #50PreciousWords 2024 & 2026 Winner. 📚
Pat Cummings @betnoire.bsky.social Olympic medalist, Grammy winner, ballerina emeritus, storyteller, bookie.
Emily Grandin @emilyink.bsky.social I draw album covers by day and bunnies by night. 
Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social Picture book author/illustrator, painter, ukulele-player, nature-loving artsy gal • Newest book: If I Could Draw... by DC Canada Educational Publishing
Seeking commissions
https://patriciastorms.com
gnomeroadpub.bsky.social @gnomeroadpub.bsky.social We are an independent children's book publisher with a focus on re-readability. https://gnomeroadpublishing.com/
OldeHippi🦋 @oldehippi.bsky.social Woodstock '69 alumni. Artist, writer/poet, vegetarian. Adore nature, animals, birds. Grateful to Jack for Twitter (B4 it was 'hacked') and Bluesky. Banned from Twitter right after BigHead dumped that sink into Twitter HQ.
No AI 🚫 no DM
Thao Nguyen @thaoillustrations.bsky.social Children’s illustrator 🎨 | Rep'd by Suzie Townsend at New Leaf Literary 🍃 | Drawing stories from everyday magic ✨ #kidlit
🖤 Instagram: www.instagram.com/thao_illustrations
🖤 Portfolio: www.thaoillustrations.com
Laurie Smollett Kutscera @lskutscera.bsky.social #MG #PB Author-illustrator MAYA’S TREASURE, Peter Pauper Press /
MISADVENTURES OF A MAGICIAN’S SON, Blue Whale
www.LaurieSmollettKutscera.com
#kidlit #SCBWI #12x12
Finalist #PBparty #50PreciousWords
Rep’d by The Purcell Agency
Rescue doggies rock!
Ginger Ngo | Illustrator 🤡 @gingerngo.bsky.social Illustrator, kids books, googly eyes. I'm too much woman for Instagram.
Rep’d by Adriana Domínguez at ACM Kids & Illustration
https://gingerngo.com
https://gingerngo.substack.com/
☘️ Seán Casey 🏳️🌈 @pencilcasey.bsky.social 📚 Author & Illustrator🎨
👠The Sleigh Queens Save Christmas👠
🧠 #ADHD #dyscalculia
🔎 Seeking representation
www.pencilcasey.com
Aanchal @aanchallodhi.bsky.social ✏️ Illustrator |📍Delhi, India
💌 Work: hello.aa.illustrations@gmail.com
Website: www.aanchallodhi.com
Nora Racz @noridraws.bsky.social Hi, I’m an illustrator living in the UK and I like drawing cute things! 😊
norasillustrations.co.uk
Kirsten Miles, Author 🌹 @kirstenmiles.bsky.social Author 🖊 Vegan 🥬 Libra ♎️
EDM forever 🪩 Write Your Heart Out ❤️
Visit me at kirstenmilesauthor.com 💕
🏳️🌈🇸🇪💋✈️⛵️🌊
I do not read DMs here.
Lenny Wen @lennywendraws.bsky.social Children's books author-illustrator
🌶️Spicy Spicy Hot! (LBYR)
👻Wolfgang in the Meadow (Clarion)
🐭Pippo's Perfectly Peculiar Days (Clarion)
✏️Sister Scribbles (Viking)
Represented by Christy Ewers @thecatagency.bsky.social
www.lennywen.com/links
Melissa Manlove @mmanlove.bsky.social Executive Editor, Sourcebooks. She/her
Emma Latham Illustration @emmalatham.com Author illustrator of kid's books
Rep'd by Lorna Hemingway @ The Darley Anderson Agency
National Geographic, Highlights Magellan, Franklin Watts, Collins Big Cat, Brilliant Monsters Books @scbwi
http://www.emmalatham.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 |
Meaghan @megsscribbles.bsky.social Writer. Illustrator. Ink enthusiast. 🍁
My books for young readers include The Bear House, Movers, and Cheat Code. Lydia Cooper is a Lie coming (Summer 2026).
Books: https://meaghanmcisaac.com/
Illustration: https://draw.meaghanmcisaac.com/
IslandTwinArtists @islandtwinartists.bsky.social Hi! We're Dori and Kate! 💕 Identical twins, kidlit author-illustrators, educators, SCBWI members, bakers, nature lovers, moms of super kids and pets, neurodiverse 💞
✨ Joyfully seeking representation ✨
www.IslandTwinArtists.com
Maria Kim @mkimwrites.bsky.social ✨Biracial Mexican-American Kidlit Writer
✨HS ELA Teacher/Librarian
✨PBParty '25 & '26 finalist🩷
✨Rep'd by Sandra Proudman at Galt and Zacker
Macmillan Children's School & Library Marketing @mackidssl.bsky.social We are the MacKids School & Library marketing team! Follow us for news about books for kids & teens and resources for teachers & librarians!
https://www.mackidsschoolandlibrary.com/
SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators
Supporting quality children’s books & the artists who make them since 1971.
Justine Sweeney @justine1902.bsky.social Writing wee stories about Belfast and other bits and pieces. Bath Novella-in-Flash S/L 2025. Words in places like @theDublinReview.bsky.social @thecitronreview.bsky.social @mooncityreview.bsky.social @inkfishmagazine.bsky.social @fictivedream.bsky.social
Oak Tree Comics @oaktreecomics.bsky.social An independent children’s book publisher 📚
Where imagination meets environmentalism🌍
Based out of Los Angeles ☀️
Founded by author Josh Oaktree 🌳
www.oaktreecomics.com/link-tree
Andrew Katz @andrewkatzauthor.bsky.social #Kidlit author 🇨🇦. #picturebooks Editor and story coach. Forest of Reading nominee. Co-founder Picture Books, Eh! Upcoming: JACKIE'S DRAWING (2025) LITTLE HEARTS IN THE SNOW (2025). Recent: A STARLIT TRIP TO THE LIBRARY (2022). andrewkatzbooks.ca. He/him
Sayani Mukherjee @sayanikoyelartist.bsky.social KidLitArtist, Childrenbook Illustrator
Dublin
Represented by The Plum Agency
Member of Illustrators Ireland
Website:
https://linktr.ee/Sayanikoyelartistic
Anitra Rowe Schulte @anitraschulte.bsky.social Children’s book author
DANCING WITH DADDY ✨❤️
WILLOW AND BUNNY 🍃🐰
STARLIN chapter books (2026/27)
12x12 | SCBWI
Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social Auction by the #kidlit community to raise funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. Bidding: Jan 20th (9am PST) - Jan 28th (8pm PST).
Amazing items up for bid: www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles
Bear logo by Sydney Hanson IG: @sydwiki
CYA Conference @cyaconference.com Children, Young Adult, and Adult Writers’ and Illustrators’ Conference, is for writers and illustrators of all ages, all genres.
CYAConference.com
ASH Literary @ashliterary.bsky.social Literary agency representing award-winning and bestselling children’s and YA creators.
- We do not accept queries here
- All info is on the website
www.ashliterary.com
Jarrett J. Krosoczka @studiojjk.bsky.social 💬Graphic Novelist
📙 Lunch Lady • Hey, Kiddo
📕 Star Wars • Crayola • Marvel
▶️ Process & Creative Career Tips
🍎 Classroom Resources
Leanimation @leanimation.bsky.social Little Human based in Paris, France working in the animation industry and trying to practice illustration everyday!🖍️
www.leanimation.com/illustration
Vicky Weber - Agent, Author, Educator 📚 @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social Literary Agent at Fuse Literary ❤ Publishing Coach + 🇵🇷 Children's Book Author repped by Amy Giuffrida @kissbyink.bsky.social
👉 https://vickyweberbooks.substack.com/p/start-here
Nullsie @nullsie.bsky.social Overenthusiastic artist- (fabric design , puzzle design, greeting cards etc. ) I love art supplies , books, dorky memes, art-journaling, music , truth telling and flowers !
Make Art That Sells @makeartthatsells.bsky.social Outstanding online art + illustration courses from top art agent + illustrator Lilla Rogers. 30k+ students in over 100 countries. #MakeArtThatSells
Online art courses to boost your portfolio 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-art-courses/
Robyn Hepburn @robynhepburn.bsky.social Eccentric
Christian
South-African
Socially-uncomfortable
Writer-illustrator and homeschooling parent.
Alternatively exploring and hiding from the English countryside.
Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social We write, illustrate and support Canadian, and we’re releasing our seventh year of picture books in 2026. Follow us for news about 🇨🇦 PBs, blogs by 🇨🇦 PB creators and more, eh!
Website: https://picturebookseh.weebly.com
Bookelicious @bookelicious.bsky.social ❤️ Bookmoji Book-Matching Technology
📚 Curated Online Children's Bookshop
🎒 Virtual Author Visits
🧑🏫 PD Webinars
🛍️ PopUp Shops Fundraisers
Tim Budgen @mrtimdraws.bsky.social Illustrator of over 50+ pb’s & young fiction / Scholastic, Hachette, Puffin, S&S, RH timbudgen36@gmail.com / represented by @plum_agency Instagram - mrtimdraws
Website - timbudgen.com
Jyoti Rajan Gopal @jyotigopal.bsky.social American Desi, writer/teacher/mom/podcaster. Passionate about books, play, SWI. #12x12 #SCBWI @PBcrew22 @PBSpree @upliftkidlit @WendiLuluGu @HGLiterary linktr.ee/jyotirajangopal
Sita Singh @sitawrites.bsky.social Author of Picture Books 🇮🇳🇺🇸
BIRDS OF A FEATHER
MANGO MEMORIES
Upcoming titles:
LET’S CELEBRATE DIWALI
INDIGO HANDS
Suma Subramaniam @suma-subramaniam.bsky.social Children’s and Young Adult Author
https://linktr.ee/sumasubramaniam?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=c524d73d-f45a-43cd-ae83-6ace7219ca47
Siski Kalla Author/Illustrator @siskikalla.bsky.social Opinions: Children’s books are the most delicious; watercolour is liquid colour therapy; animals and GREEN are pure joy.
Facts: Actually autistic, breast cancer beater, sopaipilla eater, my book, Gertie is Not ALL Dogs, out now, Clavis Publishing.
Amberin Huq @amberinhuq.bsky.social Children's illustrator.
Drawer of pictures, colourer of spaces, writer of moments.
Rep'd by The Plum Agency
She/Her
Dawn Treacher @dtreacher.bsky.social I am an author and illustrator of children's picture books and fantasy adventure novels, artist and toy designer.
Sambasivan & Parikh @sambasivanparikh.bsky.social Stories that feel like home • Women-owned, community-centered small press publisher
Imprints: Yali Books, Modern Marigold Books, First Person Press
SambasivanAndParikh.com
Ronita Chattopadhyay @ronita.bsky.social Gave myself permission to be a poet; Love books, mountains and tea; working at the intersection of process documentation and qualitative research in India 
Nidhi Chanani @nidhiart.bsky.social Bestselling author (!!)
📚PASHMINA, SUPER BOBA CAFÉ, JUKEBOX, STRONG, SHARK PRINCESS, I WILL BE FIERCE and more
Rep Jodi Reamer at Writers House
Monisha Bajaj @monishabajaj.bsky.social Professor & scholar of peace, human rights, migration & education
University of San Francisco
(views posted here are my own)
Debut picture book A YEAR OF KITES out in 2026 with Bloomsbury
www.monishabajaj.net
Pronouns: she/her/वह
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 🌺🇬🇷
Melanie Pendleton @melpend.bsky.social Middle school English teacher, MG writer, SCBWI member, Pitch Wars alum, dog lover.
melaniependleton.com
Naviira @naviira.bsky.social Stephanie Corbett
🇨🇦 Wildlife Artist & Illustrator
* From Winnipeg, MB
* Rider of bicycles
* Bird mom
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naviira/profilecard/?igsh=cG9rM21wa2Jnbmg5
Marie Cruz @mariecruzwrites.bsky.social Kidlit writer and author of award winner EVERLASTING NORA and other novels inhabiting my virtual drawer.
www.cruzwrites.com
https://us.macmillan.com/books/9780765394590/everlastingnora
Alberta Torres @albertatorres.bsky.social #kidlit illustrator, author, designer in London, UK | She/her | Rep'd by Clare Wallace @ DarleyAnderson Illustration Agency
Books with Tiger Tales, Macmillan, HarperCollins, Giunti.
linktr.ee/albertatorresillustration
🇮🇹+🇬🇧
🚫AI
Prheumatologist @tamarpedsrheum.bsky.social Interests: mental health, patient-engaged research. Parent of 3 amazing humans. Middle grade book enthusiast. #PedsRheumSky #RheumSky #MedSky #PWDP
LizRiceWrites @lizricewrites.bsky.social Writer- current project is a contemporary middle grade novel in verse. I'm always working on picture books. The beach is my happy place.
Robyn Wilson-Owen @robynwilsonowen.bsky.social Illustrator and author repped by Neil at Spring Literary and published by Andersen, Egmont/Farshore, Boxer and Tiny Owl
Illustration tutor at Falmouth University and The Open University.
Tutor in creativity for Cam Uni online.
www.robynwilsonowen.com
Janine Le @janinele.bsky.social Founder & Agent at Janine Le Literary Agency. Found outdoors or in a book.
janinele.com
Raj Solanki राज सोलंकी @rajsolankiart.bsky.social Cartoonist of Ravana’s Relics!
Read the comic! Or get it straight to your inbox!
💥: www.RavanasRelics.com
✉️: rajsolankiart.substack.com 
Jennifer Jamieson @jenjamieson.bsky.social Children's illustration.
1 axolotls
2 cats
3 toads
Anna Daviscourt @annadaviscourt.bsky.social Illustrator, Author
#kidlit
No AI 🚫
I make books for kids and cool people
www.annadaviscourt.com
Brenda Miller--Out on Sub! @meowdemeow.bsky.social Rep by @michelle4laughs.bsky.social
'23 Las Musas Books
Hermana
'20 LatinxinPub mentee
I write MG, PBs, poetry, & much more.
#MGPies
SCBWI
EFAFreelancers
WriteGirl volunteer
#Queer
she/her, cats + dogs
MatDraws @matdraws.bsky.social Kidlit Illustrator, Graphic Designer, Dungeon Master, Metal-head, bird enjoyer.
Seeking representation! Open to work!
Portfolio: matdraws.com
Thalamus Plank @thalamusplank.bsky.social Author/illustrator
www.thalamusplank.co.uk
http://thalamusplank.etsy.com
Jeanette Bradley @jbradley.bsky.social Author/Illustrator of books for kids. LOVE, MAMA, SOMETHING GREAT, NO VOICE TOO SMALL, NO WORLD TOO BIG & forthcoming NO BRAIN THE SAME 🏳️🌈
Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social Children’s books & editorial illustrator, professor
🎥 Host of Gab ‘n’ Doodle on Insta
🚫 No AI Art
Proudly rep’d by:
Kidlit- Nicole Tugeau @the_t2_agency.bsky.social
Editorial- @i2iart.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/studiohoffmann
Reggie Brown Art @reggiebrownart.bsky.social Artist, illustrator, and writer. 
Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social Storyteller | Weimaraner Mom | Gardener | MFA in Writing for Children & YA Hamline University | SCBWI RAE | HWA | seeking representation www.quinettecook.com
Jenny Mattern @jengelmattern.bsky.social Author. Fledgling poet. Rep’d by Nicole Eisenbraun @ GCL. Debut novel, WHERE THE LIGHT SHINES IN, releasing 9.29.26.
Website: jemattern.com
Andy Tolson (Author) @andytolson.bsky.social Children's book author 🇨🇦
• How to Kidnap a Mermaid
• How to Rescue a Unicorn
• How to Wrestle a Kraken
• SCBWI • CANSCAIP
www.andytolson.com
Jo Malivoire @plummischief.bsky.social Writer, reader, dreamer
#MECFS #POTS
Monica Acker @monicaacker1.bsky.social THE LEGEND OF LEO coming Spring 2026 art by Mikel Valverde Marble Press | BRAVE LIKE MOM art by Paran Kim Beaming Books | Agent: Kaitlyn Sanchez @ Bradford
#SCBWI #12x12PB, mom of 3, ♥'s🥜🍫
she/her/hers https://linktr.ee/monicaacker
Shelley Hanmo ✂️ Paper Cut Illustrator @junoniaarts.bsky.social #kidlit #illustrator 👩🏻🎨
✂️ https://bio.site/Junoniaarts
✨ Rep: @agentzacker.bsky.social
💼 Open: Kids Book | Editorial | Brand Collabs | Workshops
❌ no A.I., no NFTs, no CRYPTO ❌
Rajani LaRocca @rajanilarocca.bsky.social 2022 Newbery Honoree, Walter Award, Golden Kite winner. Doctor, author of MG & PB, fiction & nonfiction, prose & poetry. Pro-democracy, pro-reproductive freedom, anti-book bans.
Rep: Brent Taylor
www.RajaniLaRocca.com
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
Laura Lavoie @llavoieauthor.bsky.social Author of picture books & middle grade novels. Newest PB: COUSINS! Spooky MG mystery: 13 DOORS OF BLACK HOUSE out now! Rep: James McGowan Website: linktr.ee/lauralavoie
Becki J. Kidd @bjkidd.bsky.social Children's writer. Former Texan who now lives in Wisconsin. Former South East Area Rep for SCBWI-Wisconsin.
Rebecca Weber 🙂🐈⬛📰 @rweberwrites.bsky.social #SCBWI Author - THE PAINTER'S BUTTERFLY and LOOPHOLE (Artemesia Publishing)/Beta reader/@litkidsmagazine.bsky.social founder/House flipper/Bostie & girl mom/#MGpies #YANation
"You are the one you've been waiting for all of your life!"
Lauren Morgan @morglaur.bsky.social Photo Editor
She/her
Authory.com/LaurenMorgan
Sarah Kurpiel @sarahkurpiel.bsky.social Picture book author/illustrator. MORE THAN A TREE (2026), A LITTLE LIKE MAGIC, SNAKE'S BIG MISTAKE. ♿ She/her.
linktr.ee/sarahkurpiel
Oliver J. Tooley (Olli Tooley) @otooleyauthor.bsky.social Writer, publisher, woke lefty, he/him, founder of Blue Poppy Publishing, in North Devon.
#NoAI - I always block AI users if I see them.
Patty Wurster @pattywurster.bsky.social Illustrator • Writer • Regional Advisor #SCBWI New York West/Central Upstate • MFA Indiana U
#kidlit #kidlitart
www.pattywursterstudio.com
Jim Hoover @jimhoover017.bsky.social I am a children’s book art director, and that’s it. That is my entire vibe.
Oh, and pop culture stuff.
Right right right—I’m also drawn to politics like a mosquito to a bug zapper.
Danielle Harrell @danielleillo.bsky.social Self-published artist and author
Working on Book 2!
https://linktr.ee/danielle.illo?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=b3c6fef9-8a26-4eb0-b5ac-7ff06878985d
Sue Todd Illustration @suetodd.bsky.social Illustrator of children's and adult books, magazines, posters, packaging, public art. Two styles: hand-carved linocut and digital ink.
Portfolio: https://www.suetodd.com
Illo Chat @illochat.bsky.social A Podcast about children’s book illustration 🎨publishing📚 and how to become an illustrator with Kidlit discussions and insights for artists and creatives.
https://www.illochat.com/
Amy Martinez @amymartinez.bsky.social Picture Book/ Early Reader Writer | MLS | Teacher | 50 Precious Words HM '23 | #SCBWI | #12X12 | #PB | #amquerying
Nabi H. Ali @nabihaiderali.bsky.social தமிழ் Tamil | 25 | Shi'a Muslim | Chara Designer, VisDev | PREV: Netflix, Disney Anim | illustration rep: The Bright Agency | he/him, திருனர் 🏳️⚧️ https://nabihaiderali.myportfolio.com/
Samyuktha Krishna @samyukthak.bsky.social 🎨 Illustrator for paper goods, children’s publishing, and surface art.
Tea drinker, nature & animal lover.
📍 Indian in Maryland | 🌟 PBRS ’23 HM | 📚 #SCBWI #kidlitart
She/Her
🐝 www.behance.net/samy_sk
💌 samydraws.substack.com
📷 instagram.com/tealbrushart
Malia Pila @maliapila.bsky.social 📮✨rep'd by James McGowan @ BookEnds
half hawaiian children's book illustrator based in Austin, TX.
maliapila.com
#kidlit
Geeksarecool @geeksarecool.bsky.social Designer/illustrator based in Cardiff, Wales. Commissions currently open! Find me on @redbubble, @inprnt & @teepublic
Sheyla Nogueira 🎨 @sheynog.bsky.social 🇧🇷 ♎ 33
✨Freelancer Artist
✏ Background, Characters, Children's book illustrator
🌐 https://sheylanogueira.com.br/
🔗 https://linktr.ee/Sheynog
📩 sheylanogueira.art@gmail.com
🚫AI/NFT
#kidlitart | #BRart
Melissa H. Mwai @me-mwai.bsky.social https://melissamwai.com/
Author, Illustrator, Podcaster | Rep'd by Jacqui Lipton.
Preorder: National Geographic Kids Encyclopedia of African American History & Culture (Dec ‘26)
#SCBWI | #PBCHATMentee | #ADHDwriter | #KDZPodcast
pdavislibrarian @pdavislibrarian.bsky.social Libraries are for everyone!
Abraham Schroeder 🎩🦇 @thegentlemanbat.bsky.social Artist, Designer, Children's Picture Books #SCBWI: The Gentleman Bat, Too Many Tables
http://www.TheGentlemanBat.com
https://instagram.com/thegentlemanbat
http://www.facebook.com/TheGentlemanBat/
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/