Jeanne Walker Harvey @jeannewharvey.bsky.social #kidlit author! I value the power of words, art, dancing & chocolate.
I love writing picture book bios about inspiring creative people!
Recent books: THE GLASS PYRAMID, ELSE B. IN THE SEA, ABLAZE WITH COLOR & DRESSING UP THE STARS. jeanneharvey.com
Caroline Kind @carolinekind.bsky.social MG author, educator, researcher, reader, learner | She/Her | Halifax, NS |
Kidlit Firefly @kidlitfirefly.bsky.social An exciting kidlit community that focuses on helping writers and illustrators shine!
Learn more at www.kidlitfirefly.com
Keep Writing Kidlit @keepwritingkidlit.bsky.social We're uplifting writers on their journey toward agenting and publication! Founded by @writtenbymegan.bsky.social 📘 Meet Kidlit Creatives! 📙 Subscribe to the Newsletter! 📗 Apply to Be Interviewed!
https://keepwritingkidlit.com
Flying Eye Books @flyingeyebooks.bsky.social Books to take your children's eyes on a journey of wonder. Publisher of award winning fiction and non-fiction for children. 📚
Daniele Arndt @danielearndt1.bsky.social PB author rep'd by Jen Newens, Debut PIG AND SKUNK with Disney Hyperion ‘27 (sequel’28). Friend of Jesus.
Deborah Halverson @deborahhalverson.bsky.social Award-winning author, editor, founder of DearEditor.com. Author of WRITING YOUNG ADULT FICTION FOR DUMMIES and WRITING NEW ADULT FICTION
Sandra Kaye @sandrakaye.bsky.social Marketing strategy * Writing Kid Rangers chapter book series * Neurodivergent * Chronic Illness Warrior * Medical Parent * #BoilerUp #GoJays #MakeItSo
DearEditorDotCom @deareditordotcom.bsky.social Deborah Halverson—“The Editor”—posts writing tips, inspirations, news, & alerts when she answers new questions from writers on DearEditor.com
Sarah Steinbacher, Ed.D. (she/they) @sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social Disabled nonbinary 🏳️🌈 #kidlit #author | '26 #50PreciousWords 1st place🏆 | https://www.sarahsteinbacher.com/ | Published in Countdown, PaperBound, Little Thoughts Press, Tyger Tyger, Paper Lanterns, The Dirigible Balloon | Repped by @joycesweeney.bsky.social
Natalia Iacobelli 📚 @nataliaiacobelli.bsky.social Literary translator 🇮🇹 | Art writer | Rep’d by Rising Bear Literary | PAINTING THE LIGHT: THE STORY OF BERTHE MORISOT (Reycraft ‘26) 🎨 ✨ #SCBWI
nataliaiacobellibooks.com
Crystal Lorons @crystallorons.bsky.social This ATL 🍑 is here in 2026
Freelance Journalist
Ghostwriter for 📖 & 🎶
#RevPit '22 Winner
#SCBWI
Disabled #LupusWarrior
Model
Wife
#CatMom
#GamerGirl
#AmWriting & #AmQuerying #KidLit #ChickLit
She/Her
www.CrystalSmallsWright.com
https://x.com/CrystalLorons
Julie Hampton @juliehampton20.bsky.social #kidlit author/illustrator/architect Debut PB: Betty Builds It (West Margin Press). STEM/robots 🤖
Yes, thank you, I will have another cup of coffee. Thrift store junkie. Activist/Feminist. 💙💙💙 Just trying to hang on right now. #PostcardsToVoters #crochet
@jenny-murphy.bsky.social @jenny-murphy.bsky.social 
Fabienne Doucet, Ph.D. 🇭🇹 @bailabomba.bsky.social polysemic mother scholar writer lover sister daughter dancer dreamer seeker. professor @nyu. executive director @metronyu. #author LOVE IS STILL WINNING/EL AMOR SIEMPRE TRIUNFA. #scbwi #pbauthor
MB Sessler @mbsessler.bsky.social Retired educator, KidLit writer and life-long learner.
Proud Wife, Mom and Gigi!
https://www.marybethsessler.com/
Amy Martinez @amymartinez.bsky.social Picture Book/ Early Reader Writer | MLS | Teacher | 50 Precious Words HM '23 | #SCBWI | #12X12 | #PB | #amquerying
Suzan Hendrickson @suz-hendrickson.bsky.social Picture Book lover and writer. Grandmother, mother, wife. #kidlit #PB #SCBWI #12x12 #CBI #amquerying
Jill Lambert @ljlambert.bsky.social #writer #SCBWI #PB #kidlit
Writer for children, former librarian & elementary teacher, wife, mother, grandmother, dogmom.
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
Deena Viviani @deenamlv.bsky.social Kidlit writer & librarian
deena-writes.com
Mike Freveletti @frevma.bsky.social picture book writer | occasional poet | improviser | intermittent funny man
#picturebook #kidlit #12x12pb #PBParty #SCBWI
Michelle H. Losardo @michellelosardo.bsky.social Children's Book Writer, Poet, & Artist
SCBWI New England member
Early Childhood Educator
Lover of dogs, nature, sentimentality, and beautiful words
https://www.instagram.com/michellelosardo/
https://michellelosardowri.wixsite.com/michelle-losardo
Ellen L. Ramsey @ellenlramseybooks.bsky.social #kidlit, SCBWI, 12x12, book lover, nature lover. A BOOK FOR BEAR (Flamingo Books/Penguin Random House, 2023) www.ellenlramsey.com
Laura Cooper @cooperl788.bsky.social You can find me at my favorite sunny spot, the kitchen island, where I’m simultaneously cooking up dinner and book ideas. I’m an avid reader, raising 2 kids and 1 rescued house hippo.
Amy Barry @amybarrybooks.bsky.social Teacher, kidlit, mother of twins.
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!
SCBWI, 12x12 Challenge, often in the weeds
Amanda Paniagua @amandapanwriter.bsky.social Children’s PB writer ✍️ | Fiction, non-fiction, rhyme | Awesome Mom | Cub Scout leader 🐾 | Part of a bilingual, bicultural American–Peruvian family 🌎
Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com #KidLit Author, Editor, Mentor.
Latest: ONE COSMIC ROCK. THE CLOUD THAT STUCK.
Upcoming: FOREVER FRIES.
Agency: @curtisbrownltd.bsky.social
VCFA Alum. Faculty at Whale Rock Workshops.
Settler heritage. She/her. Bi/pan. 🏳️🌈
https://karenkrossing.com
Laura Alary @lauraalary.bsky.social Writer. Storyteller. Wonderer.
#Kidlit #PictureBooks New in 2026: THE CURIOUS LIFE OF CECILIA PAYNE (Eerdmans Books for Young Readers), AROUND THE CIRCLE (Beaming Books)
www.lauraalary.ca
Tanya Lloyd Kyi @tanyakyi.bsky.social Children’s writer and lecturer for UBC Creative Writing. Most recently: THE CITY OF LOST CATS.
Joyce Grant @jgcanada.bsky.social Author | Journalist | Writing Prof | Book Coach
I write books to help kids think more critically
I also write reviews for Publishers Weekly (PW)
Pre-order my upcoming book on libraries:
https://linktr.ee/jgcanada
Jami Gigot @jamigigot.bsky.social Hello there! I am a children’s book author/illustrator and texture supervisor at Industrial Light and Magic living in the Pacific Northwest. www.jamigigot.com
https://www.amazon.com/Bigfoot-Field-Guide-Campers-Mysterious-ebook/dp/B0F4G895X7
Karen Autio @karenautio.bsky.social Children's book author (PB, chapter book, MG), avid reader, nature photographer, disability awareness sensitivity reader
Amanda West Lewis @awestlewis.bsky.social A writer, theatre artist, calligrapher & arts educator who specializes in work for and with young people. Author of 11 books including MG & YA novels, picture books, poetry, graphic novel. MFA, Writing for Children & Young Adults #VCFA #Canscaip
Lana Button Books @lanabutton.bsky.social Books for kids dealing with life at school.
School presentations Kindergarten | Elementary |
Preschool| Toddler
Children's author with an ECE focus
Analene @analene.bsky.social Children's Author, Filipino-Canadian
I write stories for kids and kids at heart 💗
analene.com
Sal Sawler @salsawler.bsky.social Author | Book Reviewer | Teacher
Books: Written and illustrated by humans.
Posts: Do not represent my employer.
Casey Lyall @caseylyall.bsky.social Author of children's books and library staffer. THE LEAGUE OF LITTLES (Greenwillow, 2025), VAMPIRE JAM SANDWICH (Tundra, 2025), and more to come! More info at caseylyall.com
Hayley Lowe @hloweart.bsky.social Author/Illustrator found in 🇨🇦 and🇬🇧
✨Debut✨
THE PIE REPORTS - Orca Books Spring ‘24 (Hayley Lowe)
DIAPER KID - Owlkids Fall ‘25 (Loretta Garbutt/Hayley Lowe)
MEMORY STONES- Second Story Press, Fall 25 (Kathy Kacer/Hayley Lowe)
Shari Green @sharigreen.bsky.social author, poet, beach-wanderer 🇨🇦🏳️🌈 | she/her | Vancouver Island, BC | www.sharigreen.com
Leah Hong @leahhong.bsky.social Illustrator-author, once a designer 🇨🇦
HAPPY DREAMS LITTLE BUNNY (2021) WHEN YOU HAVE TO WAIT, A MOUSE FAMILY CHRISTMAS (2024)
Represented by Catbird Agency
Rochelle Strauss @rochellestrauss.bsky.social Award-winning nonfiction children's author, interested in nature, environment & STEM. Love promoting NF books as powerful tools to build ocean, climate and environmental literacy. Available for author visits & speaking engagements. www.rochellestrauss.com
Loretta Garbutt www.booksbyloretta.com @lorettagarbutt.bsky.social Kid Author
2020 - Stopwatch From Grampa-KCP
2021 - JJ SLEPT - KCP
2023 - JEFFREY LOVES BLUE-Owl
2024 - Wake Up, Little Pin!-Owl
2025 - DIAPER KID-Owl
2027 - In Baba's Tiny Kitchen-Owl
2027 - Where I Belong -Tundra
Voice Animation
Sailor Moon, Max & Ruby
Lynn Leitch 🇨🇦 @lmlwrites.bsky.social 🦕 DINOS DRIVING
🐹 DEAR CLASSROOM 1B
⚾️ THE SETBACK
- Kids’ Choice Kidlit Contest winner
- Represented by Bridgette Kam |
Westwood Creative Artists
Jane Whittingham @raincityjane.bsky.social Canadian picture book author, children's librarian, tea drinker and mum.
Newest book: 24 SLEEPS TILL CHRISTMAS (2025, HarperCollins Canada)
www.raincitylibrarian.ca
Katie Arthur @katiearthur.bsky.social Author/illustrator of books for kids 🌻
OUR WOOLLY BEAR
WHAT IF MARTY DOESN’T LIKE MY PARTY?
📍Nova Scotia, Canada
Rep: Westwood Creative Artists
studioarthur.com
Aidan Cassie @aidancassie.bsky.social Island-dwelling picture-book-maker.
Author & illustrator of STERLING, BEST DOG EVER • LITTLE JUNIPER MAKES IT BIG • THE WORD FOR FRIEND
and... CAT SHAPES, spring 2026!
portfolio at http://aidancassie.com
Julien Chung @julienchung.bsky.social I’m an award-winning illustrator who works with editors and art directors to make children's books. My mission? To find the WOW moment!
Judith Graves @judithgraves.bsky.social Author, illustrator, vintage decor lover. A TALE OF TWO KITTIES, Acorn Press, 2023. The ANNEthology, Acorn Press, 2024. Living on beautiful Prince Edward Island. I am Canadian.🇨🇦
#SCBWI #SCBWICanada #canscaip #kidlit #YAlit
Deborah Kerbel @deborahkerbel.com Award-Winning 🇨🇦 #kidlit author of more than 30 books
(picture books, graphic novels, middle grade, young adult, non-fiction)
https://linktr.ee/deborahkerbel
NEW in 2026:
GOTCHA DAY (Orca)
NO UNGAPATCHKA! (Owlkids)
Roz MacLean @rozdraws.bsky.social Author illustrator on Vancouver Island. More Than Words: So Many Ways to Say What We Mean (2023) and Together, a Forest (Henry Holt) coming this Spring!
#kidlit
https://rozmaclean.com/blog/
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
Freo Lancisco @freonardolancisco.bsky.social Teaching Artist, author/illustrator, dancer.
Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social Green Party Leader (England & Wales)
London Assembly Member.
🏳️🌈
Promoted by Elfrede Brambley-Cranshaw on behalf of the Green Party of England and Wales. c/I po box 78066, London. SE16 9GQ
Julie Romeis Sanders @juliebookagent.bsky.social Literary Agent at the East West Literary Agency.
Horse girl, dog mom, taxi parent, and guacamole lover.
Building a community of storytelling, collaboration, and connection.
Andrea Morrison @andreaagency.bsky.social Literary Agent at Writers House, MFA at Columbia School of Arts, I hope to see your submissions at andreasubmissions (at) writershouse (dot) com
☕️🌊📚🌼
Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social Picture books that explore and illuminate touching and humorous moments of family situations. www.FlashlightPress.com
Receive news about upcoming giveaways, books, and more! https://flashlightpress.com/subscribe-to-the-flashlight-press-newsletter/
Ritu Anand @ritud4eolit.bsky.social Award Winning Author,
Literary Agent at D4EO Literary Agency
Andrew Allsop @allsopsfables.bsky.social Children’s book author, #PBParty Finalist ’25, #PBRisingStars Mentee ’23, WriteHive Mentee ’24, member of SCBWI, repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at Bradford Literary Agency.
deblund.bsky.social @deblund.bsky.social KidLit author, creativity coach, writing teacher, doodler, northern Minnesota transplant to Whidbey Island. Check out KidLit Catalyst on YouTube!
Mari Louise @marilouisewrites.bsky.social KidLit writer ✍🏼
Children’s literature & storytelling ✨
MLIS student & library nerd 📚
Pam Adams @pamadamswrites.bsky.social 
Ana Kelly @anakellyinla.bsky.social 🇳🇮 to FL to CA to FL to...
#PB Writer, Reading Interventionist, Dodger Fan
#SCBWI | #PBParty '25 Finalist | #PBParty '23 Honorable Mention (HM) | #50PreciousWords '25 and '23 HM | #KidLitChuckleChallenge Champ '25
Linda J Thomas @lindajeantm.bsky.social Creativespace Explorer—
Writer/Poet/Editor/Mixed Media Maker
#12x12PB #SCBWI #ChildrensBookInsider #50PreciousWords Honorable Mention 2025 & 2026 #ValentinyWritingContest Honorable Mention 2026 #The100DayProject 2026
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
Stephanie Jackson - seeking rep! @sjwritesforkids.bsky.social Kidlit writer, mostly PB & MG. '26 Honorable Mention, #PBRisingStars! Member SCBWI, The Authors Guild. Mom x4. 12x12 challenge. Words published w/ Cricket magazine, Dirigible Balloon, STEMTuesday.com. Seeking rep. StephanieWritesForKids.com
KatharineEmlen @katharineemlen.bsky.social Writer - Photographer - Radio Host - Follower of Random Thoughts and Whimsical Ideas
Member of SCBWI, 12x12
www.katharineemlen.com
https://fireflystationery.etsy.com
Alysa Loring | Bleeding Pen Editing & Coaching @alysableedingpen.bsky.social Observer. Listener. Creative. Editor. Writing Coach. Mother. Daughter. Spouse. Citizen. Reader of banned books. Human.
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
Elowen Silverscale @elowensilverscale.bsky.social ✨ Weaver of magic! ✨
She/Her | Artist | Kidlit Writer
Tiffany Mackay Illustrates @tmackayillustrates.bsky.social I am an author-illustrator creating children’s books for ages 4-7
#childrensbookillustrator
Lora Stead Author @lorastead.bsky.social Is it writing time yet?
Kidlit, '23 PBParty Finalist, SCBWI, 12x12, InkedVoices, UT League of Writers, former ESL/1-8 grade teacher. Rep'd by Joyce Sweeney at Seymour. ☀️
Forthcoming debut WHERE DADDY IS (Atheneum, 2029)
https://youtube.com/@lorastead
Caroline Bennett @cbennettwrites.bsky.social Passionate teacher, librarian and storyteller with 30+ years of international experience. Aiming to inspire a love of reading through her books. #CANSCAIP #SCBWI #12X12 #PB 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 🇺🇸
Jessica Fujimori @jessicafujimori.bsky.social 
Elizabeth Brookman @lizzyinlille.bsky.social Kidlit creator, occasional cartoonist, artist based in France
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
https://sites.google.com/view/jessicakarjanis/home
https://linktr.ee/jessiemayontheweb
Samantha Farr @samanthafarr.bsky.social 12x12 Challenge 2025, 2026
SCBWI Member - Utah/Southern Idaho
Toad & Crow Designs - https://toadncrowdesigns.etsy.com
Naisa Beaumont @naisatb.bsky.social Environmental Scientist, Children’s Author
Sandra G James @sandragjames.bsky.social farmers’ markets - thrift stores - lover of words - cozy games - arts in all mediums - eclectic music - atmospheric gothic fiction - nonfiction and documentaries - teacher - picture books - aspiring author - #12x12PB member #SCBWI member 🇨🇦
Traci Van Wagoner @tracivw.bsky.social Traci VW Creations: Dragon Tamer & award-winning children’s book illustrator with a Kirkus star. I also do game art. By hand. No AI ever.
Let’s create beautiful things together! ↓
www.tracivanwagoner.com
#PaintPlay #KidLitArtist #NatureintheCity #SCBWI
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
Allison Hackworth @allisonhackworth.bsky.social Neurodiverse mom, wife, and nurse who absolutely loves creating colorful, spooky picture books with her husband! 📚📖✏️🎨🖌️👻💀🧟🧛🏼🦇🎃♥️🧡💛💚💙💜
Judith Henderson @judithhenderson.bsky.social ✍️ author/illustrator, Composer🎹TV Producer. Wrote theme song for PBS show, Arthur.🏆
Lisa Cortez @marieandleelee.bsky.social Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist/Children’s Book Author
The Adventures of Marie and LeeLee, Las Aventuras de Marie y LeeLee
YouTube “Learning with Marie and LeeLee” videos and tips for language development
#kidlit #SCBWI
San Diego, CA
Katherine Pickett, Editor (she/her) @popediting.bsky.social I help writers achieve their dreams of publication. Owner of POP Editorial Services LLC. Award-winning author, #editor, writing coach, workshop leader, avid cyclist, amateur painter. #Resist
blog: www.thePOPnewsletter.com
Editing: www.POPediting.net
WordWitch @wordwitchlife.bsky.social I make magic with words! A woman in pain embracing a changing future.
I'm an author, gamer, collector of rubber duckies!
http://www.buymeacoffee.com/wordwitchlife
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 💫
Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk Head of Partnerships and Development @consortium.lgbt | Chair @proudchangemakers.bsky.social | LGBTQ+ Columnist Exposed Magazine
Proud queer 🏳️🌈 Trans ally 🏳️⚧️ Intersectional feminist ✊ Anti-fascist #LGBWithTheT
www.heatherpaterson.co.uk
Charlie Nutbrown @charlienutbrown.bsky.social Children’s writer from Bristol. Debut novel The Feathered Book out now, published by @everywithwords.bsky.social
https://www.everythingwithwords.com/authors/charlie-nutbrown/
Lindsey Aduskevich @laduskevich.bsky.social Literary Manager with Martin Literary Management | Reader | Writer | Dreamer | #SCBWI #InkedVoices| rep'd by @joycekay.bsky.social with the Seymour Agency
Mikka editor Everything with Words Books @everywithwords.bsky.social All things books! Everything with Words, prizewinning indie publisher of children's, YA and adult literary fiction. For a browse of our books :
https://www.everythingwithwords.com/ #KidLitUk #Fiction #books #illustrators #art
Buster Books @busterbooks.bsky.social Award-winning independent children's publisher, imprint of @omarabooks.bsky.social. We publish non-fiction, activity & picture books to spark imagination & creativity!
Michael O'Mara Books @omarabooks.bsky.social Keeping you up to date with all things from an indie, family-run publisher. We publish non-fiction, biography, gift & art books too.
Big sibling to @busterbooks.bsky.social.
KG Mach @kgmachwrites.bsky.social Author/ Educator
she/her
MG historical fiction, fantasy, and reimagined folklore: 'The Shoemaker of Siberia' in Gramarye, summer '25
PRESENT, STILL MISSING: September 16, 2025, Golden Bridges Publishing
kmachwrites.com
SCBWI, Write Mentor
Nicole Frail, Book Editor @nicolefrailedits.bsky.social Nicole Frail Edits, LLC
www.nicolefrailedits.com
Publisher, @nicolefrailbooks.bsky.social
www.nicolefrailbooks.com
#RevPit Editor & Board Member
16 Years Fiction & Nonfiction Experience (Adult & Kidlit)
Ann Darlington @gradientcat.bsky.social I am a Canadian engineer who writes sci-fi & fantasy novels. I enjoy photography, hiking, gardening and cats. 🇨🇦
John Berkowitz is querying 🪤 @johnberkowitz.bsky.social Husband, father, designer, #MG author of WISH UPON A CURSE and EDISON SKROOLUSE AND THE JUNKYARD BODYGUARD. Three-time RevPit runner-up. “Sodomy non sapiens” #kidlit #historicfantasy #amquerying
Revise & Resub @reviseresub.bsky.social #RevPit is a contest for #authors by #editors with the aim of presenting agent-ready manuscripts
linktr.ee/reviseresub
Jessie Romigh @jessieromigh.bsky.social Children's book writer & illustrator seeking representation. Finding whimsy & humor with a dash of puns. Illustrations are hand-drawn, inked, & painted with watercolor. SCBWI-Austin Chapter. She/Her
www.jessieromigh.com
#kidlit #picturebook #kidlitart