Caroline Kind @carolinekind.bsky.social MG author, educator, researcher, reader, learner | She/Her | Halifax, NS |
Troy Wilson @troystory.bsky.social www.troystory.ca
Author of 10 trad pub picture books.
(And 10 million unpubbed ones.)
Matt Lanark @mattlanark.bsky.social โ๏ธ probably not writing the Great American Novel
๐ Great-ish Books on @substack
๐ Undrafted NBA free agent since 2012
๐ Washington, DC
mattlanark.substack.com/welcome
Sarah Claxton @sarahclaxton.bsky.social #kidlit writer, SCBW, Inked Voices, PB Party Finalist 2026
Maria is Writing @mariakidlit.bsky.social #Kidlit PB/MG writer and enthusiast
Parent
Bunny person
#Scbwi
Nature
Foodie
Robynn Hyde @robynnhyde.bsky.social #Kidlit author #pb #cb
Member of #12x12PB #SCBWI #MightyKidLit
#50PreciousWords Winner '26
#PBandKidJudges HM '25
Lover of horror & humour
#KidlitCraze Blog
robynnhyde.com/kidlit-craze
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
Nathan Christopher @hellonathanc.bsky.social Bestspelling author.
World chess ranking: 8,263,401,754.
WHEN SANTA WROTE BACK! (2025)
WHEN THE WITCH WROTE BACK! (2026)
WHEN THE EASTER BUNNY WROTE BACK! (2026)
Links: https://hellonathan.ca/links.html
Tanya Lloyd Kyi @tanyakyi.bsky.social Childrenโs 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 childrenโs 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
Sophie Benmouyal @sophiebenmouyal.bsky.social Illustration and Graphic Design
Based in Montreal, Canada
https://linktr.ee/sophiebenmouyal
Yewande Daniel-Ayoade @ydayoade.bsky.social Author of children's books. Typically set in or about West Africa.
THE LITTLE REGENT (Owlkids Books, March 2024), JOLLOF WAR (Owlkids, Sept 2026)
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
Paola Santos @pgsantosb.bsky.social Venezuelan children's book author. A HOUSE IN MY BARRIO (Henry Holt. Fall 2026), HOW TO EAT A MANGO (2024). Repโd by Jen Rofรฉ.
https://linktr.ee/paolagsantos
Analene @analene.bsky.social Children's Author, Filipino-Canadian
I write stories for kids and kids at heart ๐
analene.com
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 ๐จ๐ฆ and๐ฌ๐ง
โจDebutโจ
THE PIE REPORTS - Orca Books Spring โ24 (Hayley Lowe)
DIAPER KID - Owlkids Fall โ25 (Loretta Garbutt/Hayley Lowe)
MEMORY STONES- Second Story Press, Fall 25 (Kathy Kacer/Hayley Lowe)
Shari Green @sharigreen.bsky.social author, poet, beach-wanderer ๐จ๐ฆ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ | she/her | Vancouver Island, BC | www.sharigreen.com
Leah Hong @leahhong.bsky.social Illustrator-author, once a designer ๐จ๐ฆ
HAPPY DREAMS LITTLE BUNNY (2021) WHEN YOU HAVE TO WAIT, A MOUSE FAMILY CHRISTMAS (2024)
Represented by Catbird Agency
Shari Becker @sharibecker.bsky.social #kidlit author: picture books, middle grade and young adult ๐จ๐ฆ๐บ๐ธ founder Whale Rock Workshops ๐ถ๐
Www.sharibecker.com
Www.whalerockworkshops.com
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
Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social We write, illustrate and support Canadian, and weโre releasing our seventh year of picture books in 2026. Follow us for news about ๐จ๐ฆ PBs, blogs by ๐จ๐ฆ PB creators and more, eh!
Website: https://picturebookseh.weebly.com
Sandra G James @sandragjames.bsky.social farmersโ 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 ๐จ๐ฆ
gaia.eco - Biodiversity Studio @gaia.eco ๐ชธ Monitor species. Restore nature.
๐ Data, KPIs, analytics and reports
๐ Open up https://gaia.eco
Jon Corsiglia (he/him/el) | Eco-Economy Insider @ecoeconomyinsider.com The economics of a healthier planet, minus the sermons. Honest eco-swaps + good news that also makes financial sense. 30-yr environmental communicator. ๐๐ SF Bay Area ๐
Free weekly newsletter ๐
https://eco-economy-insider.kit.com/join
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/
Emily Deibert @emilydeibert.bsky.social Middle Grade Author of BEA MULLINS TAKES A SHOT (Random House Kids, out now!) ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ More info here: https://bit.ly/3EOkGZ2
Represented by Kurestin Armada/Root Literary
emilydeibert.com | she/her
Nicole Almendrada @nicolealmendrada.bsky.social ๐๏ธ Kidlit / digital & traditional illustrator
๐จ watercolour, gouache, pencils
๐ Animals, nature and crafts
๐จ๐ฑ Latina
๐ SCBWI Spanish Comitee
โจ nicolealmendrada.art
Andrea Torrey Balsara @torreybalsara.bsky.social ๐ฑ Sharing Stories, Art & Energy Healing Work
๐ Kidlit Author & Artist โฎ Reiki Master ๐
๐ฆ Discover Books ๐ฆ Workshops ๐ฆ Coaching โฌ๏ธ click link below
https://linktr.ee/andreatorreybalsara
Tasslyn - AKA Dr. Sasslyn @tasslyn.bsky.social Poet. Superfan - AUTHORS. KIDLIT. BOOKS. 
Aimee Reid @aimeereidbooks.bsky.social Author. Educator. Mom. Dark chocolate nibbler. www.AimeeReidBooks.com 
Ann Marie Meyers @ameyers333.bsky.social Author of Middle Grade and Young Adult novels
Represented by Joyce Sweeney at the Seymour Agency
Jessica Scott Kerrin @jessicascottkerrin.com I'm a Canadian ๐จ๐ฆ children's author who shares pro tips and curated links to middle-grade resources that I've found helpful for middle-grade authors, plus middle-grade books (mostly funny ones) I've enjoyed. 
Jen Lynn Bailey @jlbaileybooks.bsky.social Children's author. VCFA, SCBWI, CANSCAIP, MASC
THIS IS THE BOAT THAT BEN BUILT (Pajama Press 2022, illus. Maggie Zeng)
Forthcoming PBs with Groundwood (2027) and Owlkids (2028)
https://linktr.ee/jenlynnbailey
Kelly Zhang @kellyzhang.bsky.social Kidlit author & translator ไธญ/่ฑ; TAKE ME TO LAOLAO (Jan '24 QuillTree/HarperCollins). Rep Hilary Harwell.
Transl: GRANDMAโS ROOF GARDEN (Jan '24 Levine Querido), TILTED SKY (May '24 LQ)
SCBWI CE Translator Coordinator
http://kellyzhangyl.com 
Lydia Lukidis @lydialukidis.bsky.social Award winning #kidlit author & workshop presenter (K-6)
GROUCHO ('25 & '26)
UP, UP HIGH (Capstone '25)
DEEP, DEEP DOWN (Capstone '23)
Crystal Kite winner & Silver Birch Express Honor
MarlaLesage.bsky.social @marlalesage.bsky.social Author & Illustrator of picture books and graphic novels for children. Atlantic Canadian. https://marlalesage.com/
Mary Beth Leatherdale @mbleatherdale.bsky.social Writer and editor of books for children and teens.
Jennifer Harris @mypbjam.bsky.social Picture Book Writer. English Prof. http://mypbjam.com (she/her)
#kidlit #SCBWI #CANSCAIP Rep'd by Jackie Kaiser, Westwood
Michael F. Stewart @openmike.bsky.social Writes books for kids and young adults. VCFAWYCA, Canscaip, SCBWI, #kidlit, #canlit
Seeking Draven, Red Deer Press, 2024
Turn to Burn, Renaissance Press, 2025
SusanHughes @susanhughes.bsky.social editor/story coach specializing in kidlit | author of kids' books | freelance writer | she/her | upcoming bk: MISS MATCH | recent bks: HOORAY FOR TRUCKS!; SAME HERE; WALKING FOR WATER; LIGHTS DAY AND NIGHT | www.susanhughes.ca
Tiff Bartel @tiffbartel.com Viet-Canadian writer, multidisciplinary artist, general goblin on Treaty 1 territory. Queer, neurodivergent, she/they. SCBWI. https://tiffbartel.com
Rep: Katie Blagden @ The Ampersand Agency
Urve Tamberg @utamberg.bsky.social Author. Inspired by little known stories about bravery & ingenuity during WWII & Cold War #MG #YA #Estonian ๐ช๐ช
SCBWI. CANSCAIP. 12X12. TWUC.
utamberg.com
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
Farida Zaman @faridazaman.bsky.social Author. Illustrator - telling a story through words and illustrations.
Kari-Lynn Winters @karilynnwinters.bsky.social Canadian Children's Author and Full Professor
Jane Baird Warren @janebairdwarren.bsky.social Sporty mom, book lover & author of HOW TO BE A GOLDFISH (Scholastic Canada). Writing stories for the young and young at heart. Repped by Elizabeth Bennett at Transatlantic Literary Agency #๐ฆ
Farida Mirza @faridamirza.bsky.social SCBWI, Childrenโs Published Author, Editor, Technical Writer
Joanne Levy @joannelevy.bsky.social I write books for kids and make things with wool, wood, and a bit of magic.
Some of my books: LET IT GLOW (with Marissa Meyer), BIRD BRAIN, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS , THE SUN WILL COME OUT, FISH OUT OF WATER, SMALL MEDIUM AT LARGE.
www.joannelevy.com
Julie Prescesky @julieprescesky.bsky.social Illustration, writing, community arts, fibre arts, textile print Illustration. #kidlitart What else? All the fun stuff. And some of the not-as-fun stuff. But half-full, nonetheless. www.julieprescesky.com
Anita Miettunen (she/her) @anitamiettunen.bsky.social Author of Big Blue Forever | Writer Illustrator| kids books | SCBWI ๐จ๐ฆ
Jill Bogart @jillbogart.bsky.social Illustration, anemoia, ennui, and general casting about
jillbogart.ca
Judith Henderson @judithhenderson.bsky.social โ๏ธ author/illustrator, Composer๐นTV Producer. Wrote theme song for PBS show, Arthur.๐
Heather Camlot @heathercamlot.bsky.social Children's author & editor. Latest: Becoming Bionic, The Prisoner and the Writer, Secret Schools, I Can't Do What? Montrealer in Toronto. 
Helen Mason @helenmason.bsky.social kidlit author, working on YA novels on mental illness, photographer, member of Lions International, environmentalist, #SCBWI, #CANSCAIP
MiliFayArt.bsky.social @milifayart.bsky.social Story Artist, Illustrator, Author, Globe Trotter ๐ Roger Allers Story Artist โ Notable Contribution 2026! ๐ On art and writing. โ๐ป Staying positive most of the time. ๐ โ๏ธ ๐ https://milifay.art
N. R. M. Roshak (Natalka) @nroshak.bsky.social Canadian, author & reader, nerd, parent. She/they. SFWA, SCBWI, Codexian. Invisibly bi/pan ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ Proud member of ๐บ๐ฆ diaspora in ๐จ๐ฆ. https://nrmroshak.com and https://rdbms-insight.com 
Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky @diannaws.bsky.social Dianna Wilson Sirkovsky writes for kids ๐๐๐โโฌ๐จ๐ฆ
Cat lover; baker; picture book maker. Author of Jamesโ Reading Rescue + Just One Pebble-2024 Goddard-CBC award winner. www.Diannawilsonsirkovsky.com
#SCBWI #Amquerying
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
Melika Saeeda @melikasaeeda.bsky.social Iranian-Canadian illustrator, muralist and Art Administrator based in Toronto Canada ๐จ๐ฆ
Represented by RedFox Literary Agency.
Stacey Moffat @staceymoffat.bsky.social staceymoffat.com
I write heartfelt, humorous picture books & novels for kids.
#SCBWI #CANSCAIP
Amberlea Williams @amberleawilliams.bsky.social โข Children's book illustrator-author / Graphic Designer / Yoga Instructor
โข author/illustrator of 'The Bee Without Wings'
โข Rep'd by Tracy Marchini, BookEnds Literary
linktr.ee/amberleawilliams
Juliana Neufeld โฎ Kidlit Art ๐ ๐ ๐ @juliananeufeld.bsky.social Toronto based Illustrator โข She/They โข Picture books, middle grade and editorial ๐งก Esp excited about projects which center marginalized voices ๐งก
http://www.juliana-neufeld.com 
Jen MacGregor @jenmacgregor.bsky.social ๐จ๐ฆ she/her; #kidlit author, repped by Saba Sulaiman
MAGS MACDONALD HAD A JETPACK (Owlkids, 2026)
https://www.jenmacgregor.ca/links.html
Shiva Delsooz @shivadelsoozart.bsky.social ๐จChildrenโs book author/illustrator
๐จ๐ฆ
Represented by Kayla Cichello at Upstart Crow Literary
๐ https://www.shivadelsooz.com
Laura Bontje | Preorder Marian's Big Dig! @laurabontje.bsky.social Fiction Editor | Author: WAS IT A CAT I SAW? (Amicus), WHEN THE AIR SANG (Annick), MARIAN'S BIG DIG (Groundwood), and more | she/her | Seeking rep | No AI
https://bio.site/laurabontje
Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social www.laurapiggott.com
Author/Illustrator
Repโd by Elisa Houot and Joyce Sweeney at the Seymour Agency.
Small Town. Big Dreams. Magical Illustrations. ๐จ๐ฆ
Alison McGauley @alisonmcgauley.bsky.social #Author of big-hearted stories for little readers. #teacher #parent #chronicillness #IBD #arthritis
https://linktr.ee/alisonmcgauley
Kelsey Marshalsey @kelseymarshalsey.bsky.social She/Her
Canadian Illustrator/Author ๐จ๐ฆ
Portfolio: www.kelseymarshalsey.com
Sarah Whang @anderkaya.bsky.social ๐ Korean-Canadian Illustrator #KidLit
๐ค WHEN THE AIR SANG out 2025!
๐ฃ Open for work in publishing
๐ฅ Repped by @socalledyalife.bsky.social at TLA
Portfolio: https://sunhawhang.com/
WHEN THE AIR SANG: https://www.annickpress.com/Books/W/When-the-Air-Sang
Craig Macnaughton @craigmacnaughton.com ๐ ๐จ๐ฆ Maker Of Picture Books, Creative Objects and Dinner
๐ซ Stay-At-Home Dad
๐ A New Tie Wearing
๐ #Kidlit | #12x12 | #SCBWI
https://www.craigmacnaughton.com
Jean-Philippe Morasse @jpmorasse.bsky.social New freelance illustrator and author !
Camellia Koo @camelliakoo.bsky.social Storyteller, picture book author, illustrator.
Set & costume designer for theatre, opera.
Rock collector. Woolgatherer. Daydreamer.
YAYA AND THE DAN-TATS, illustrated by Phoebe Xiao. (Annick Press, out in the world now :) )
Andy Tolson (Author) @andytolson.bsky.social Children's book author ๐จ๐ฆ
โข How to Kidnap a Mermaid
โข How to Rescue a Unicorn
โข How to Wrestle a Kraken
โข SCBWI โข CANSCAIP
www.andytolson.com
Yolanda T. Marshall @authorytm.bsky.social I am a #kidlit #inclusive traditionally published author.
I write books that were historically excluded from libraries and schools, but some are still.
Rep. by Carly Watters
PS Literary Agency
17 years = 20 books
www.ytmarshall.com
Kim Campbell @pblove.bsky.social Former Children's Librarian๐ | Big Dreamer | Lover of picture books, the KidLit world, libraries, community, & fart books | Haiku Writer
Website: www.booksbutterfliesandbeing.com
KidLit Acrostics flipbook: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/fe5beff236.htm
Kyle Beaudette @kylebeaudette.bsky.social Artist, teacher, idiot
Ori Zlotnik @orizlotnik.com Illustrator | Concept Artist
nala khan โฉ @nalakhan.bsky.social โ Author โข Illustrator โข Menace
โผ Rep: @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social
โก www.nalakhan.com
* Debut PB coming 2027+2028 via Scholastic! *
Julien Chung @julienchung.bsky.social Iโm an award-winning illustrator who works with editors and art directors to make children's books. My mission? To find the WOW moment!
Lynn Leitch ๐จ๐ฆ @lmlwrites.bsky.social ๐ฆ DINOS DRIVING
๐น DEAR CLASSROOM 1B
โพ๏ธ THE SETBACK
- Kidsโ Choice Kidlit Contest winner
- Represented by Bridgette Kam |
Westwood Creative Artists
Riddhi D @riddhidraws.bsky.social ๐จ๐ฆ Children's Book Illustrator proudly represented by Advocate Art
๐Creating magic for the young and young at heartโจ
๐ riddhidillustration.com
๐ ridd.desh@gmail.com
๐@the.artsy.princess on IG
Adam Jarvis ๐จ๐ฆ @nemacocy.bsky.social Father, Author, Teacher. Find me at https://adamjarvisauthor.com
Paul Martin @luniversdepaul.bsky.social I'm the author/illustrator of more than a dozen picture books and I'm looking for work writing and illustrating picture books and finding the right literary agent.
Portfolio: luniversdepaul.com/portfolio/,
SCBWI: www.scbwi.org/members/paul.martin.2
Jocelyn Watkinson @jocewatbooks.bsky.social 
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
๐๐จ๐๐ถ๐ฉ๐ต๐
@almafullerton.bsky.social @almafullerton.bsky.social I write and illustrate childrenโs picture books and novels. I teach, mentor, love to garden, raise farm animals and make things. SCBWI member. Repped by Deborah Warren at East West Literary she/her
Www.almafullerton.com
Sal Sawler @salsawler.bsky.social Author | Book Reviewer | Teacher
Books: Written and illustrated by humans.
Posts: Do not represent my employer.
Deborah Paquette @deborahpaquette.bsky.social Picture-book author/illustrator. #SCBWI Canada West Co-ARA.
deborahpaquette@shaw.ca
deborahpaquette.com
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.๐จ๐ฆ
#SCBWI #SCBWICanada #canscaip #kidlit #YAlit
Carmen Mok @carmenmok.bsky.social Canadian illustrator for children's books.
Represented by Emily van Beek @foliojr
ORRIS & TIMBLE Spring 2024/25/26
ALFRED BLOOMS Spring 2025
Denise Champagne @denisechampagne.bsky.social Artist, Calligrapher, Singer. Wise Old Owl in Training.
Lauren Tregenza @laurentregz.bsky.social Artist | Book Illustration | Urban Sketching. Based in ๐จ๐ฆ
#Seekingrepresentation #kidlitart
#SCBWI Member
#UskToronto urban sketching
Portfolio and Prints: https://lauren-e-tregenza.com
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 ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ฌ๐ง ๐บ๐ธ
@reganmacaulay.bsky.social @reganmacaulay.bsky.social