Aisha "Ash P" Panjwaneey @ashpreads.bsky.social #Muslim #BIPOC #Editor of safe-for-work fiction and nonfiction.
CB and GN editor in the making.
#RevPit Editor
EFA Ambassador
Get in touch 👇🏻
https://www.ashpreads.com
Allison Hackworth @allisonhackworth.bsky.social Neurodiverse mom, wife, and nurse who absolutely loves creating colorful, spooky picture books with her husband! 📚📖✏️🎨🖌️👻💀🧟🧛🏼🦇🎃♥️🧡💛💚💙💜
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
Erin Siska @erinsiska.bsky.social Reader, picture book author/illustrator, graphic novelist, lawyer, mama, dog person, mental health advocate, good listener. #kidlit #kidlitart
(she/her) Portfolio at www.erinsiska.com.
Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social 📚KidLit Author
#SCBWI PA East Critique Group Coordinator
👻GILBERT & THE GHOST (Beaming Books 2025)
🐰PAISLEY'S BIG BIRTHDAY (Clavis Books, 2023)
🚌PAISLEY’S BIG FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (Clavis Books, 2027)
picture book obsessed, creator of stuff
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.
Maria is Writing @mariakidlit.bsky.social #Kidlit PB/MG writer and enthusiast
Parent
Bunny person
#Scbwi
Nature
Foodie
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
Jake Lockett, Order MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT Now! @jlockettauthor1.bsky.social #PB author of MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT (Free Spirit Publishing, April 14, 2026)
Order here: https://bookshop.org/a/115186/9798885547970
More tales found in Cricket Media & online!
Website: https://www.jakelockett.com/
easychore.bsky.social @easychore.bsky.social Want a simple, free to use Chore and Allowance App? Say no more!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.easychore.easy_chore
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 💫
Carrie Cook @carriecookhere.bsky.social writer of #kidlit and #fiction. Member of #SCBWI and #12x12
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 £1 or $1 kindle book. Download kindle app free.
JoAnneh Nagler @joannehnagler.bsky.social Author, Singer, all things ART. Lover of my sweet husband. Yoga, travel, love being alive!
Scott Rothman @scottrothmanwriter.bsky.social Writer of Underwear Dragon kid's books (Random House), the football movie DRAFT DAY and other stuff. My newest books are KITTYBUNKPORT (Viking) and WARM AND FUZZY (Tundra).
www.scottrothmanwriter.com
Javier Lazaro - scientific illustration @lazaroillustration.bsky.social Scientific illustrator for research & publications
Biologist (PhD) | former researcher
Helping scientists communicate their work visually
Illustrations for papers, books & posters
Get in touch: lazaroillustration@gmail.com
Web: www.lazaroillustration.com
~ Shanna Lee James~ Author @2bdynamic.bsky.social Retired Nurse and Author who loves writing about 'real life' stuff. Visit my Author website @ shannaleejamesauthor.com to see my bio and books. And my 2nd site @ https://bsky.app/profile/jami-jam.bsky.social
Dr. Stacey Patton @drstaceypatton.bsky.social Black, snarky, award-winning journalist, author, historian, child advocate, and college professor.
KidsWord & AllKidsBooks – Explore, Read & Share! @allkidsbooks.com 🌟 Join our vibrant community of children's book lovers!
🔗 KidsWrd.com | AllKidsBooks.com
👧 Parents & Teachers: Find the best books for young readers.
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Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social Layne Johnson is a picture book writer/aspiring illustrator. #SCBWI. Humor and Heart|STEAM and SEL|ADHD #amquerying
Website: https://laynejohnsonkidsbooks.com/
Laura Piggott @laurapiggott.bsky.social www.laurapiggott.com
Author/Illustrator
Rep’d by Elisa Houot and Joyce Sweeney at the Seymour Agency.
Small Town. Big Dreams. Magical Illustrations. 🇨🇦
Stacie Ramey @stacieramey.bsky.social I write YA and cozy mysteries. Repped by Nicole Resciniti and @joycesweeney.bsky.social of the @seymouragency.bsky.social
MFA from @spaldingwriting.bsky.social Ambivert. Dog lover.
But first, coffee. 
The Creative Company @thecreativecompany.bsky.social Since 1932, we have published children’s books of the highest quality. Across four generations of family participation, we remain committed to crafting internationally sought-after picture books & superb nonfiction for readers of all ages.
Bookshelfie ⭐️ @bookshelfie.bsky.social The Self-Pub Hub (Book Review and Story Site)
Submissions open now:
https://book-shelfie.com/submissions
Postscript (Book Formatter, Cover Designer and Socials Post Maker): https://book-shelfie.com/postscript
Leslie Barnard Booth, Kidlit Author @lesliebarnardbooth.bsky.social Lyrical picture books about science and nature:
ONE DAY THIS TREE WILL FALL
A STONE IS A STORY
I AM WE: A STORY OF CROW SURVIVIAL ('25)
Katie Venit @katievenit.bsky.social she/her. National bestselling author in WI
🎪FORTS, Viking
🛰️CASSINI'S MISSION, MIT Kids Press
🛰️VOYAGER TWINS FOREVER! ('28)
https://linktr.ee/KatieVenit
Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social KidLit Author:
RAISAH AND THE BOAT TRIP (2023),
HUMPHREY THE EGG_SPLORER (2023)
THE ANIMAL SOCIETIES SERIES (2023)
12x12 Challenge
Becky Levine @beckylevine.bsky.social Kidlit writer, knitter, beginning drummer. Come for the writing and books, stay for the cat, yarn, and travel pix. Opinions are my own. Unless you love them, in which case I'm happy to share. She/Her
www.beckylevine.com
Annie Kelley @anniekelley.bsky.social Executive Editor at Random House Studio 📚
Low Society @metacapitalism.bsky.social Deeply committed to opposing MAGA. my pup, books, TV, old movies, jazz, rock, and classical music, beach walks, writing (fiction and non-fiction), abstract painting, stone sculpting, deep sleep, and non-violent villainy.
Rationalist Society St Louis @rsslmo.bsky.social Rationalism is based on reason & knowledge rather than on religious belief. @stlouisatheists.bsky.social @ethicalstl.org @atheists.org @ffrf.org @atheist-memes.com @godlessbitch.bsky.social Team Site
St Louis Atheists @stlouisatheists.bsky.social "If you wish to make apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe" Carl Sagan @rsslmo.bsky.social @atheists.org @ffrf.org @nickfish.me @ethicalstl.org @riatheists.bsky.social ⚛️ 📚💙🐕 🚭 Team Site
Jess Piper Fan Page 💙 📚 @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social The Dem Voice of Missouri with her 262 Substack https://jesspiper.substack.com/ / @piperformissouri.bsky.social / @reichard4rep.bsky.social @wellmanformo.bsky.social @stegenmodem.bsky.social @iquitcigs.bsky.social @morgfair.bsky.social DMs ok 📚
Melissa Rea Author 📚📚📚 @melrea.bsky.social Four novels written. Fun novels about strong women with a pinch of magic. https:// @iquitcigs.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social Team Site StL Mo 🚭
Ste Gen Mo Dem 💙📚 🐕🌳 @stegenmodem.bsky.social Supporting Dems Everywhere SG 60 miles South of St Louis @piperformissouri.bsky.social @reichard4rep.bsky.social @fpwellman.bsky.social @wellmanformo.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social @labarnitz.bsky.social @iquitcigs.bsky.social 📚🚭💙
St. Louis Books @booksstlouis.bsky.social Promoting Authors & their Books NOT SPAM
Julene Tripp Weaver @trippweavpoet.bsky.social Poet—latest book: "Slow Now with Clear Skies." Writer. Herbalist—Green Witch. Therapist. Systemic or Family Constellation. Health Artist. #WOMPO https://www.julenetrippweaver.com
Elizabeth Everett | Educator & Kidlit Author 📚 @elizabetheverett.bsky.social ➡️ Boosting books for #Teachers, #Educators, #Librarians, #Parents, #Authors, #Writers, and #Readers
💙 Former #Teacher turned #Homeschool mama
✏️ #Kidlit #Writer and #SCBWI member
📚 #PB #Author rep'd by Michelle Witte
🖱️ elizabetheverettbooks.com
Rachel @rachelhaynes.bsky.social globular brain | ponderous heart
Alexia M. Andoni @alexiaandoni.bsky.social Children’s book author & illustrator. Child Development Specialist. Nature-lover & traveler.
LOVE MAKES OUR FAMILY (S&S Beach Lane, March ‘27) @pbcreativecrew #SCBWIMI #12x12PB #PBParty finalist ‘23 repped by @writeloudly.bsky.social
Katie Gilstrap @bykatiegilstrap.bsky.social Author of SPACEMANATEE! (Magination Press), PENNY LU PORCUPINE, and FINNEGAN FOX (Nancy Paulsen Books). 📚
Bestie to @attaboyartie.bsky.social 🐕
Friend to all creatures ❤️🐾
naho ogawa illustration @nahoogawa.bsky.social Naho Ogawa
www.naho.com
Tokyo based published illustrator
Work inquiries: hello<at>naho.com
IG: nahoogawa_illustration
@emilydolbinart.bsky.social @emilydolbinart.bsky.social 
I Quit Smoking 🚭 📚 🐕 @iquitcigs.bsky.social Anti-Smoker My Website campralquitsmoking.net See How I Quit 20 Years Ago Fought Nicotine 35 Years Supporting others who Quit 🚭 STL MO ❤️To Promote Authors 📚 & Ozarks 🌄 Photographer 📷 Pez Add @piperformissouri.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social 💙
Charline Yutmeyer @charlineyutmeyer.bsky.social #PB and #MG Writer, Educator, #PBParty Finalist 2025, #50PreciousWords Finalist 2024/2025, #PBRisingStars Honorable Mention 2024/2025, #SpringFling Finalist 2025 #Halloweensie Finalist 2025 www.charlineyutmeyer.com #Kidlit #12X12PB #SCBWI #amquerying
Jan Campana @janycampana.bsky.social Picture Book Creator, PBParty Finalist '25, Kidlit Writer, Passionate Reader, Lover Of All Things Books & BBQ, #SCBWI, Artist-in-Training, Friend, GoldenDoodle Mom
janycampana.com
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.
Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social OTIS HAS A BAD DAY (2023)
Mom, Picture Book Author, LCMHC, Coffee Enthusiast, #InkedVoices Member & #PBParty 2025 Finalist!
1/6 of #kidlitzombieweek hosts.
www.rebecca-ensign.com
Rep'd by Michelle Witte (@michellewitte.bsky.social)
Shirl Girl @shirleyfadden.bsky.social ShirleyFadden.com
Writer & Illustrator of picture books. SCBWI Rutgers Mentee
Writer's Loft Anthology
PBParty 2025 Finalist
2026 NESCBWI Portfolio Showcase Winner-unagented
I make picture books for a tutu-wearing, lizard-loving, imaginary boss.
Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social 🌟 2025 #PBRisingStars Mentee
🎨 #kidlit author-illustrator
📚 Former children's bookseller and school librarian
😴 Current tired mom
🤓 Self-taught and still self-teaching
Represented by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties
brookebaum.com
Kristy Roser Nuttall @kristy-nuttall.bsky.social #PBParty '22 & '25 finalist, #boymom, Forest Kindergarten #teacher, #kidlit, #PBChat, #WritingCommunity, #wafflechef
Amber A. Novak @amberanovak.bsky.social THE HULA PAINTED FROG ('26 Green Bean Books) #PJLibrary Selection| #PB Author | Writers League of Texas 2025 Manuscript Contest Finalist |
#PBParty 2024/ 2026 Finalist | #SCBWI ATX | #12x12PB |
@stephf03.bsky.social @stephf03.bsky.social Mother|SLP|PB writer|SCBWI|12X12
Valerie Estelle Frankel📚👩🏫🌌🎲🎮🏰📜🧷🧛🏻♂️🦇🎭✡️✍️🧙🏻🎃 @valeriefrankel.bsky.social 👨🎓Professor, 📚author of 100 books on drwho💫starwars✨outlander #sfwa🚀 #scbwi #kidlit Cali https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004KMCLQK pitch me on #academic #Jewish #sff https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/series/jewish-science-fiction-and-fantasy/
katiewalsh.bsky.social @katiewalsh.bsky.social National Board certified, Kindergarten teacher, PB writer, parent. Lover of the outdoors and taking care of our beautiful planet.🌎
Anika Aldamuy Denise @anikaadenise.bsky.social Award-winning author of Planting Stories (Pura Belpré Honor, 2020) Phenomenal AOC (Pura Belpré Honor for illustration, 2022), Gato Guapo, A Girl Named Rosita, La Bandera (2026), and more.
Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social https://www.michelleskennedy.com/
https://x.com/MichelleSKenned
#PBWriter. Wife & mom. Loves Jesus. #SCBWI Southern Breeze Co-Asst. Regional Advisor, #12x12, #PBParty Finalist '24, '23, & '22 and #50PreciousWords HM '26, 25 and '23.
Daniela Ramirez @writerdaniela.bsky.social Kidlit Author | Wife & Mami | Chicana | WELCOME HOME, ESMERELDA (Charlesbridge, May 2025)| @SCBWI | Rep: Charlotte Wenger at Prospect Agency
writerdaniela.com
The Literate Lizard @theliteratelizard.bsky.social An online-only & very woke bookstore in Arizona. Over 20 years in the book biz. We cater to the liberal point of view. Post as DebtorsPrison on Daily Kos. Books, politics, world travel, history. Support is appreciated: https://theliteratelizard.com 
Gabriella Aldeman @writebetween.bsky.social Spanish translator and PB author. PAULA'S PATCHES (FreeSpiritBooks), SQUAWK OF SPANISH (Charlesbridge), SOMETIMES A DREAM (Versify, 2027). Rep’d by Jennifer Unter
Deborah Marcero @deborahmarcero.com Author & Illustrator. IN A JAR, OUT OF A JAR, HOPE IN A JAR (25), THE GREAT ESCAPE (26), THE LONE WOLF (27), & more. Rep’d by Laura Rennert, ABLA. 
Iris Quiroga @irisquiroga.bsky.social 🇨🇴🇺🇸 Children’s book author/illustrator based in San Diego, CA
irisquiroga.com
Andrew Hacket @andrewchacket.bsky.social Picture book author & elementary educator
Up next:
IN THIS CLASSROOM (Spring 2026)
SQUIRREL & TURTLE: THIS BOOK HAS BIG WORDS (Fall 2027)
https://t.co/YSBfW8Jq3
Wendy Barton | KidLit Writer @wendy-barton.bsky.social A writer of Picture Books and Chapter Books. A Brit turned US citizen with a love of dogs. Words are easy, numbers are hard.
Ziggy Zou @ziggy-zou.bsky.social Writer of children's picture books. Creator of zombies and mermaids and dreamer-upper of adventures.
Real name, Rachael. Mum of 2 nearly grown-up boys.
https://mybook.to/magicmermaidtail
ziggyzoubooks.co.uk
Laird Fetzer Hamblin @lairdsstorysongs.bsky.social Teacher _ Writer/Songwriter/Poet/Artist _ Biologist
I write and illustrate songs and stories about nature in rhyme and alliteration.
lairdsstorysongs.us
lettersbylaird.bsky.social
#edusky
#nature #songs
#kidlitart #kidlit #kidsongs #childrens
Tiffanie Leung Abbott @tleungabbott.bsky.social It’s “Learn” with a “G.”
• Mixed-race Chinese American author
• Rep: Michelle Jackson
• 2026 #pbparty Finalist
• 2025 #pbparty HM
• 2025 #roundtablementor
• #scbwi #12x12challenge
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
@abbywordsandwhimsy.bsky.social @abbywordsandwhimsy.bsky.social Disney fanatic who loves to write. Blog for adults on #caregiving and #grief- www.PixieDustForCaregivers.com. Book in progress. Picture books in my future! Expect whimsy and pictures of cute, clever animals, including my cat! #kidlit #12X12 #ALS 
Laura Wippell @laurawippell.bsky.social Children's author seeking representation.
Aside from books, I love cats, house plants, boots, chocolate, and cringey 80s rock music. Writing for children fills me with energy and joy.
Find out more at:
www.laurawippell.com
Ivy Crenshaw @ivycrenshaw.bsky.social Author with a passion for growing hearts, minds, and green things. Writer and resident trouble-maker/puzzle crafter for Mythulu eMag. ADHD, Friend-shaped, Momma-bear.
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
@rebeccajanehoenig.bsky.social @rebeccajanehoenig.bsky.social Artist, SCBWI member, Children’s book author/illustrator
https://www.rebeccajanehoenig.com/
Lisa Amstutz @ljamstutz.bsky.social Author, ecologist, agent @StormLiterary
. http://linktr.ee/LJAmstutz
Lori Knutsen: Kidlit Writer, Teacher and Photographer @lknutsenkidlit.bsky.social I write #PB #YA to uplift, inspire, and entertain.❤️Teacher. Dreamer. #kidlitfirefly #ND 💫📝✨
https://loriknutsen.com
#kidlitchucklechallenge ‘26 Winner
#50Preciouswords ‘26‘25 HM
#springflingkidlit ‘25 Winner
#Halloweensie ‘25 HM
#SCBWI
#12X12
#PBRS Col
Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social Special education preschool teacher, mom of 2 littles and a rescue dog, ECE blogger, and aspiring PB writer
www.tenderheartedteacher.com
IG: @tenderheartedteacher
#scbwi #12x12challenge #kidlit #pb #writingcommunity #preschool #earlychildhood
Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social Owned by 2 rescue dogs.
Adored by an amazing man who doesn't (much) mind being called by my last name.
Cali girl living in Georgia.
Neurospicy PB/MG kidlit writer #SCBWI, #12x12PB #LondonWritersSalon
#PBRisingStars Mentee 2026
All em dashes are my own—
Heidi Yates @heidikyates.bsky.social Author, illustrator & nature photographer.
#SCBWI | #12x12PB | #PBChat '21 mentee
Rep'd by Elisa Houot at The Seymour Agency
Claire Lordon - Illustrator, Designer, & Author @clairelordon.com 🇨🇦🇺🇸Bold, whimsical art for kids & (kids at 🧡)
📚Picture books, comics, & joyful storytelling
🎨Studio life & behind the scenes
✏️Agent @mccarthylit.com
🖤🩶🤍💜
www.clairelordon.com/links
Lisa Carmody Doiron-Author @lisacarmodydoiron.bsky.social SCBWI | CANSCAIP | 12x12 | 2025 Chuckle Challenge Finalist | HM 2025 Halloweensie Contest | HM 2026 Valentiny Contest | AHOY, MATE, AHOY! MISS MOLLY MOLLOY, spring '26
Linda Zajac @lindazajac.bsky.social 
Mesa Schumacher @mesabree.bsky.social Science and Medical illustrator, infographic artist.
Professional #sciart nerd.
Writer and kidlit author/illustrator rep. by Sorche Fairbank
MED/SCI: www.mesaschumacher.com
KIDLIT: https://imaginationillustration.mesaschumacher.com
rukwritenow @rukwritenow.bsky.social Currently write for animation, aspiring picture book writer.
🌟 2025 #PBRisingStars Applicant
🎨 #kidlit author
🫖 I write and drink tea. Sometimes I do both at the same time.
Claire Blumenfeld @cblumenfeld.bsky.social K-12 Reading Specialist, PBWriter, reader, mom, SCBWI #12x12PB #InkedVoices mentee www.ClaireBlumenfeld.com
CRANKY HANK and THE NOISY NEIGHBORS: A PURIM STORY (spring 2027, Kar-Ben)
Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social Director of Kidlit at The Seymour Agency
Susan Drew @susandrewwrites.com Kid Lit Writer. Author of Sadie Does Not Like Sorries.
Follow me here:
Website: https://susandrewwrites.com/
Art shop: https://susandrewart.net/
Newsletter: www.substack.com/@susandrew
Intagram: www.instagram.com/_susandrew/
Noami @noamilovessky.bsky.social 20, novice on bluesky💙
coffee lover navigating life's quirks.
😅➡️ https://bit.ly/simplynaomi
Valerie Bolling @valeriebolling.bsky.social Author of books for children and teachers | Longtime educator | DEIAB advocate | Born in NY | Raised and resides in CT
https://valeriebolling.com
Authors Guild; SCBWI; 12x12; Boyds Mills, #kidlit #PB #earlyreaders #booksforteachers
Pragmatic Mom @pragmaticmom.bsky.social Hi! I'm Mia Wenjen. I blog at PragmaticMom.com, run nonprofit ReadYourWorld.org, and write children's books (MiaWenjen.com).
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/MiaWenjen