Chris Kindred @chriskindred.com Narrative Designer, Educator, Illustrator, DJ, Something or Other
chris@chriskindred.com
Abby McGrath @abbytmcgrath.bsky.social She/they. Illustrator, weird kid, lover of musicals and the silliest Star Trek episodes. MG & Chapter Books, currently seeking representation! Commissions: OPEN ๐จ
https://www.abbymcgrath.com/
tcandyart @tcandyart.bsky.social Children's Book Writer and Illustrator repped by Andrea Morrison of Writers House. SCBWI Carolinas. Please check out my work at triciacandemeres.com and https://www.writershouseart.com/tricia-candemeres/. #12x12pb
Kate Arnold @illustratebykate.bsky.social Illustrator | Cat Enthusiast | SCBWI Member
Represented by Emelie Burl at Susan Schulman Literary Agency
www.katearnold.net
Audrey Sauble @aesauble.bsky.social Children's author, science illustrator and nature educator | New release: Can a Rock Grow? (August 2026)
๐ฟ๏ธ aesauble.com
Saribel Pages @saribelp.bsky.social She/Her
Literary Associate at Gallt and Zacker Literary
Proud nerd and Kidlit advocate
Loudest GRD Jeerleader
All thoughts are my own
Agathe Chave-Lucas ๐ซ๐ท๐ช๐ธ @agathechavelucas.bsky.social Author, poet, scientist based in Paris/Ouessant (France)
Rep'd by Michelle Witte (@michellewitte.bsky.social)
PhD student in Mathematical Ecology | Environment trail at the Louvre museum
Passionate about the environment, microbes, museums & women in STEM
Annabell @annabell-lisa.bsky.social Artist and illustrator, aspiring children's literature author and illustrator.
Avid gardener and baker, jewelry designer, and host of the make-believe podcast "When your hobbies take over your life."
Santhya Shenbagam @santhyaillustrates.bsky.social Children's book illustrator
Clients : Harper Collins, Maverick, sweet cherry, OUP
Santhyaillustrates.myportfolio.com
https://imperfectartist.substack.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
https://www.facebook.com/jessica.braidan/
AnneWritesKidlit @anneruggirello.bsky.social Picture book writer ๐ Bluesky newbie
Watercolor dabbler ๐จ Lover of apple crisp
#KidLit #picturebooks #SCBWI #amwriting
Garrett Alwert @garrettalwert.bsky.social Agent at Fuse Literary
Currently closed to Queries. He/Him.
querymanager.com/GarrettAlwert
Koko @mikekoko.bsky.social Walking on my hands ๐คธ๐ฝโโ๏ธ, diving into kidlitโwhether reading or writing ๐, and solving puzzles ๐งฉ.
#PBRisingStar #SCBWI #12x12 #GoldenEggAcademy
New book alert! Teaching Storytelling in Classrooms & Communities
(shorturl.at/1obFR)
The Storytellers Foundation | The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast @tstorypodcast.bsky.social https://thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com ๐ Kidlit experts. ๐ We demystify publishing! | ๐ฅ Top 100 & Spotify Award-Winning Podcast | Home of The Big Bang Notable Book List & The Storytellers Summit Series | summit.getstoryrise.com
Picture This Post @picturethispost.com Theater - Music - Art - Dance - Film - Museums - Books - Travel
Previews, Interviews and Reviews -- Culture Reports in 20+ US Cities and Travel Reports Worldwide. https://www.picturethispost.com/
We also share updates on today's fight for democracy.
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
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
#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social Hosts of #KidlitZombieWeek 2026, @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social @monicafreewoman.bsky.social @janmilusich.bsky.social @drenderturmaud.bsky.social @kcstrocchia.bsky.social
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/kidlit-zombie-week/
KidLitGN @kidlitgn.bsky.social KidLitGN is an annual pitch event for writers and illustrators of middle grade and younger graphic novels. The pitch event starts on the first Wednesday of October each year you can find us at kidlitgn.com.
darrenhuangart.bsky.social @darrenhuangart.bsky.social Designer in animation and Illustrator. Lover of art history. I draw sometimes! Credits on: Cartoon Network, Titmouse Studios, Apple TV+. Rome and Los Angeles
https://www.darrenhuangart.com/
Brackenlowe Halt Storyworld @brackenloweproject.bsky.social Welcome. Weโre building a calm community arts project to create story-led, mindful resources for children, schools and nurseries, Weโre gathering creatives, illustrators, educators, audio makers, web builders and practical helpers. DMs open.
Gael_Me โ Illustrator @gaelme.bsky.social Freelance Illustrator
Represented by Pyro Represents
linktr.ee/adaabigael
Sandra Kaye @sandrakaye.bsky.social Marketing strategy * Writing Kid Rangers chapter book series * Neurodivergent * Chronic Illness Warrior * Medical Parent * #BoilerUp #GoJays #MakeItSo
@mikehays64.bsky.social @mikehays64.bsky.social 
Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art Picture book Author/Illustrator from Minnesota! Take a look at my portfolio katharinegails.art tell me what you think!!
Andy Panda @andyxpanda.bsky.social Aspiring childrens book author / illustrator, activist, Pelicans and Storm fan and Dad.
Sheree Boyd @shereeboyd.bsky.social Illustrator | textile designer | dog aficionado (ask me about my dogs) | Texan trapped in New York
http://shereeboyd.com/
www.instagram.com/doodlesndogs/
https://www.redbubble.com/people/ShereeBoyd/explore?asc=u&page=1&sortOrder=recent
Olga Komashko @sirenasdream.bsky.social Childrenโs Book Illustrator | represented by the Plum Agency | mom of two | SCBWI member
My portfolio:
www.olgakomashko.com
Kate McKean @katemckean.bsky.social Literary Agent at Morhaim Literary ๐ Newsletter: Agents & Books at agentsandbooks.com. ๐ WRITE THROUGH IT out June โ25 ๐๐ picture book called PAY ATTENTION TO ME out in โ26!
https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Write-Through-It/Kate-McKean/9781668055540
Parkrose Permaculture โ๐ @parkroseperma.bsky.social She/her
Earth Care, People Care, Fair Share
Community over corporations.
People over profit.
Canette Books @canettebooks.bsky.social Children's books for parents who get it ๐
"You're Only Two Once" โ celebrating toddler magic
๐ Get the book
amazon.com/dp/1736839500
Ryn @rynbow.bsky.social Ryn (they/them) 35 / Comic creator - If you love disco space queers youโre in the right place. SF Bay Area. ๐ Vintage fashion. SFW artist ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ
๐ Read Neon Pantheon - a Ringo nominated mythic, queer, sci-fi romance adventure (YA+): neonpantheoncomic.com
Katie Quinn @quinndiesel.bsky.social Hi there! :) ๐จ๐ท๐ป
hawkheartstudios.com
Andrea Wickert @librarymusthaves.bsky.social ๐ณ Parent | โก Book Lover |๐Upstate NY
๐ผ๏ธ Author + Illustrator
โจ Finding you the best childrenโs books
๐ป Portfolio: andreawickert.com
๐ IG: instagram.com/librarymusthaves
๐ Shop: shop.hedgerowgeneral.com
pai rosenthal @pairosenthalart.bsky.social Cou-cou!
Former French/ESOL teacher, finding joy in writing and illustrating for kidsโบ๏ธ
*seeking representation
Thalamus Plank @thalamusplank.bsky.social Author/illustrator
www.thalamusplank.co.uk
http://thalamusplank.etsy.com
Ace Myers | Kidlit @acemyersauthor.bsky.social Children's book author | Love nature and animals | I filmed a video series of squirrels in my backyard. | Musician ๐บ | Songwriter ๐น #kidlit #writingcommunity
Janee Trasler @janeetrasler.bsky.social Childrenโs book author/illustrator HarperCollins, Scholastic, S&S, FSG, Holiday House
2020 National Cartoonist Society Award Best in Book Illustration
Represented by Jamie Weiss Chilton
Andrea Brown Literary Agency
Ronni Runyon - Illustrator ๐ท @ronnirunyonillo.bsky.social See the world as a kid again!
Children's book illustrator, SCBWI member
Seeking Representation ๐
ronnirunyonillustration.com
Rebecca J. Gomez @rebeccajgomez.bsky.social Children's book author and illustrator, story time enthusiast, young-ish grandma of seven (so far).
Ana Lobo @lobomaravilha.bsky.social Children's Illustrator
SCBWI member
Currently seeking representation
https://lobomaravilha.carrd.co
Amy Leskowski @amyleskowski.bsky.social Rep'd by Keely Boeving. PB writer, #scbwi, #12x12, copyeditor, dog mom, mom of 3, actor, instructional designer, baseball fan, soccer mom, baseball mom, Red Sox Nation, rhymer, pickleball player, cake decorator
YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social Kidlit Author-Illustrator based in Vienna, VA. #SCBWI, #12x12PB, #PBRisingStars
https://kimyoungju.com/
https://www.instagram.com/youngjukim_illuhaus/
#kidlitart #kidlt #kidlitillustrator #illustration #artist #midatlant
Jay Hulme @jayhulmepoet.bsky.social Poet. Speaker. Educator. Performer. Adult, YA, and Children's poetry. Occasionally picture books. Lots of posts about churches. Unapologetically trans (he/him) jayhulme.com
Evie Richner @evierichner.bsky.social Childrenโs book writer and illustrator. Artist. Teacher.
www.eviewoltilrichner.com
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
@wordymel.bsky.social @wordymel.bsky.social 
David Hillman Illustrator @illustrator333.bsky.social Freelance illustrator/Author
Specializing in picture book illustration.
https://davidhillmanill.com/picture-books/
Marci Chorpash @mchorpash.bsky.social Kidlit Illustrator
Hand Lettering
Surface Designer
www.marcichorpash.com/childrens.html
Biting n Clawing @bitingnclawing.bsky.social Mira ~ writing and illustrating because I like the process of it. My pets are my muses most of the time ๐พ #HumanArt
https://ko-fi.com/bitingnclawing
WOLLY @wollymight.bsky.social based in MPLS, creator of DEEPSTATES, Currently: lead compositor at Meatcanyon, VA in Dungeon Flippers, lead compositor on NDA, Prev: Adult Swim, Titmouse
https://wollymight.neocities.org/
Farnaz Nadim @farnaznadim.bsky.social Visual Artist ๐จ Illustrator
Represented by Christy Ewers at The CAT Agency
@thecatagency.bsky.social
www.farnaznadim.com
Rick Steves @ricksteves.bsky.social Guidebook author, TV & radio host, business owner, Lutheran, and NORML Board Member. Fanatically positive and militantly optimistic.
Rob Gotobed @robgotobed.bsky.social Stand-up philosopher, scribe, bongo drummer and professional time-traveller. (Once dated Anne Boleyn)
Amazon: bit.ly/4hA0B7W
Apple: http://bit.ly/3K6WdB9
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2992620/
ET Charles @etcharles.bsky.social Read, write, sketch. Writer, librarian.
Honored to have The Dirigible Balloon publish my poems.
#SCBWI #kidlit #MG https://bethsbiblio.blogspot.com/ 
Jack Foster @jackfoster14.bsky.social Jesus follower, Kid lit illustrator, father, grandfather, animal lover
Starling Literary + Media @starlingliterary.bsky.social Starling Literary + Media represents bestselling and award-winning creators, as well as debuts. Our goal is to help create enduring legacies through our strategic guidance, editorial savvy, and innovative business tactics.
writerharrison @harrisonwriter.bsky.social ๐ #Canadian - #Author - #Poet ๐
amazon.com/author/phillipharrison
I try to write in ways that feed both the mind and soul. โ & #GenX #stationaryaddict
๐ซ Creator of imagined worlds ๐ซ
Carrie Cook @carriecookhere.bsky.social writer of #kidlit and #fiction. Member of #SCBWI and #12x12
Melissa Manlove @mmanlove.bsky.social Executive Editor, Sourcebooks. She/her
Mirka Breen @m-moi.bsky.social Kidlit reader & writer, Cat Crazy (but not a lady), my heros are the get-along people
KDELY @keshadely.bsky.social Writer, Editor, Night Owl ๐ค
READ BLOOD ROSE FOR FREE: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBLWLC9P
Charles Orgbon III @charlesorgbon.bsky.social Disney childrenโs book writer and so much more
Sophia M. Ramos @sophiamreads.bsky.social Literary Associate at New Leaf Literary. Diet Coke enthusiast, competitive axe thrower, dog momโyou know, the works.
Erica Bauman @ericabauman.bsky.social Agent at ACM, stress baker, cat lady, musical theater superfan, TV watcher, donut obsessed, she/her. All views are my own.
https://linktr.ee/ericabauman
Kristin Ostby @kristinostby.bsky.social Literary agent at Salky Literary Management. kristinostby.com
Sabina is ready for spooky season @sabinaywong.bsky.social SCBWI. Writer and reader of all things speculative. Witchy vibes. Strange and eldritch. AAPI ๐ซฑ๐ผโ๐ซฒ๐ฝ Latina. Words in lit mags and Best Microfiction 2023. she/her
https://linktr.ee/SabinaYWong?fbclid=PAAabKH4eYVZVNxyFf_8Kh-1VZV-vF5_qn5ZOusYU2NmDCT
Adriana Gutierrez @felizreading.bsky.social Writer~Teacher~ Mama~โค๏ธ๐#50PreciousWords Win โ23 #SpringFlingKidLit Win โ23 #SunWriteFun Win โ23 and โ24 #FallWritingFrenzy Win โ23 #12x12PB
SCBWI New England @newenglandscbwi.bsky.social New England chapter of Society of Childrenโs Book Writers and Illustrators
Jadyn N. Marshall @jadynnmarshall.bsky.social Reader, writer, and happily human โบ๏ธ
Erstwhile publishing intern @ PRH ๐ง & JGLM ๐
Fairly digital nomad & one-woman stock photo gallery (camera roll closing in on 250k ๐)
English professor in Tokyo ๐ฏ๐ต
Fulbright alumna ๐ฌ๐ท
๐๐๐ she/her
Andrew Fox โ @foxphorescence.bsky.social Reader, writer, book collector, and all-around biblophile.
Learning to channel the soft whisper of the muses.
Autodidact.
INFJ
#WritingCommunity
#Shelley #Keats #Tennsyon #HartCrane #Stevens #Whitman #Dickinson #Bloom.
Vegan FTA
Good vibes only. ~ ~ ~
Kelsey Gomez @kelseymgomez.bsky.social ๐ ๐ ๐
๐ผ Writer for โจ๐ Upper MG-YA โจ๐งโโ๏ธ
๐ผโก Disney & my pug
๐ผNeurodivergent
๐ผโก Languages
โ๏ฝกห ๐โ๏ฝกหCurrently querying my Modern Fantasy Ocean book
โ Dark Tides๐
โ.ห ๐ Dylanโs๐ณ & Zeldaโs๐ story
๐ผ Instagram: @Kelseymgomez
โ๏ฝกห ๐โ๏ฝกห
๐ผTicktock: @KelseyMGomez
JoAnneh Nagler @joannehnagler.bsky.social Author, Singer, all things ART. Lover of my sweet husband. Yoga, travel, love being alive!
Deva Fagan @devafagan.bsky.social Epic romantic fantasy HOUSE OF DUSK out now! Lover of dogs, fairytales, and geometry. She/her.
Newsletter: https://devafagan.com/newsletter/
Free Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/devafagan
Everything else: https://linktr.ee/devafagan
Carol Douglas @carol-l-douglas.bsky.social Painter, painting instructor, writer about painting and art
Nazaret Ranea @nazaretranea.bsky.social Poet. Scotlandโs Next Generation Young Makar. My debut collection, Nettles, is out now! ๐ช๐ธ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
nazaretranea.com | https://www.instagram.com/nazareterreese?igsh=MWdyNmNpNHcxcjVwNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Marc Kuchner | Author @marckuchner.bsky.social Dad. Author of the Cosmic Collisions books. Astrophysicist and Participatory Science fanatic @nasa. www.marckuchner.com
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 ยฃ1 or $1 kindle book. Download kindle app free.
Ana Paola Glz @anapaoglz.bsky.social Kidlit Illustrator ยท Childrenโs Books
Pastel vibes ยท Sweet characters ยท Gentle stories
๐ฒ๐ฝ ES/EN โ Freelance illustrator
โฌ๏ธ Portfolio + contact
https://anapaoglz.carrd.co/
Amy Orrell @authoramyorrell.bsky.social Multi-genre author from the East of England. Scifi-thriller - Tomorrow Was Beautiful Once. Clifi-fantasy - These Fated Gifts, coming soon!
https://elsewhen.press/index.php/catalogue/title/tomorrow-was-beautiful-once/
www.authoramyorrell.com
Sue MacLeod @suemacleod.bsky.social Picture book writer, book woman, dog person
Bear Edwards @bearedwards.bsky.social Cartoonist, illustrator, designer.
National Cartoonists Society
#seekingrepresentation
BearEdwards.ink
Melizza Chernov โจOpen to Commissionsโจ @melizzachernov.bsky.social #Kidlit Artist/Writer, love of #naturewalks #dogs, #books and #boardgames!
https://www.melizzachernov.com/
https://www.melizzachernov.com/contact
email: melizza@melizzachernov.com
Antonieta Muรฑoz Estrada @mariadrawss.bsky.social Mexican Illustrator โข KidLit Art โข Published by: Charlesbridge, Beaming Books, Richmond, Edelvives. | โ๏ธ mariadrawss@outlook.com |
Insta: mariadrawssart
Clara Dee @yayaveebs.bsky.social Childrenโs book illustrator โจ๐ฎ๐ฉ
website : deeclarade.com
Kara LaReau @karalareau.bsky.social #kidlit writer, rara avis, survivor of dysfunction and malady
COMING OCTOBER 20: Licorice, a mg novel retelling of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca with a feline twist. Preorder NOW wherever books are sold! ๐
https://linktr.ee/karalareau
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
Marusha Belle @marushabelle.com โ Kidlit illustrator & author โ Pattern Creator โ Athleteโ Ukulele playerโ life & ocean lover โ
Repโd by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
https://hype.co/@marushabelle
Myrna Foster @myrnafoster.bsky.social You might know me from SCBWI, Storyteller Academy, 12X12, Madness Poetry, and/or the Poets' Garage. she/her
Julie Romeis Sanders @juliebookagent.bsky.social Literary Agent. Horse girl, dog mom, taxi parent, and guacamole lover. Building a community of storytelling, collaboration, and connection.
@priscillamante.bsky.social @priscillamante.bsky.social Author. Poet. Traveller. Jaz Santos vs the World (PRH) Footballโs Hidden History (OUP)
THE OTHER FATHER CHRISTMAS (Storymix),
Agent: Eric Smith.
Bridget @bewell24.bsky.social Reader and writer, fan of Austen, Dickens, and musicians originating in the 60s and 70s, lover of Disney, musicals, and satire, Jersey girl always trying to move closer to the beach
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FR26WTDH
Dawn Byrne she/her @dawnbyrne.bsky.social Writer, turtle mom, I read so I can breath, !children's picture books!, sky gazer, archery, crazy plant person dawnbyrne.com
#SCBWI
#picturebooks
@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)
Pam Swanborough @pamswanborough.bsky.social Self-sustaining. Graceful degradation. Not a robot.
๐โโฌ ambidextrous leftie, vegan foodie, writer gardener, art science; likes to make things better but may use a lot of words in the process. #100smallpress reviewer. Many colours, many words, one planet ๐
David Perlmutter @davidperlmutter.bsky.social Canadian white male autistic writer. Author of America 'Toons In: A History of Television Animation and The Encyclopedia of American Animated Television Shows. Also author of speculative fiction, superhero fiction and anthropomorphic ("furry") fiction.
Brittany Pearson @britspixels.bsky.social Asian American author / illustrator, represented by Jordan Hamessley at JABberwocky Literary Agency. I draw cute, colorful, whimsy, and joy ๐ฉท
#PBparty finalist โ25
#SCBWI and #12x12 member.
www.britspixels.com
Susan Hawk @agenthawk.bsky.social Literary Agent at Upstart Crow Literary, repping books for kids and teens. Periodically open to unsolicited queries, details here: UpstartCrowLiterary.com