Mary Jane Lange @maryjanelange.bsky.social Wine lover, tree hugger, children's book author-illustrator, middle/high school art teacher in Paris.
California (native) ๐ป
France (adoptee) ๐
https://serendipiti.myportfolio.com/
https://www.instagram.com/maryjanelange4?igsh=ZngzZTBpdW5qbW1m
IdaMae West @idamaewest.bsky.social Elementary Teacher-Librarian, teacher-author and creator a.k.a. That Fun Reading Teacher at https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/that-fun-reading-teacher
Beth Stilborn ๐จ๐ฆ @bethstilborn.bsky.social Writer (mostly Middle Grade), SCBWI Canada West, CANSCAIP, Freelance Editor, Cat-lover. My website is https://www.bethstilborn.ca/ 
Becky Masson @easyrecipesdash.com Easy, #healthy & delicious #recipes to inspire your daily #cooking! ๐๐ฝ๏ธ๐จโ๐ณ๐ธ
๐ easyrecipesdash.com
#food #foodsky #foodie #diet #dinner #lunch #breakfast #drinks #wellness #fitness #lifestyle #cats #birds #gardening #nature #photography ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐พ
Rob Edmunds @robedmunds.bsky.social I'm a writer of three novels, the most recent about the conflict in Burma during World War II. My previous two novels are both about the ancient Numidian King Masinissa, set during the Second Punic War. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ
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https://linktr.ee/robedmunds
Heather Rivers @heatherriversart.bsky.social โ๏ธ Character Designer based in Toronto ๐จ๐ฆ
๐ Shop & Portfolio โ
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www.heatherriversart.com/shop
https://www.youtube.com/@heatherriversart
Srinidhi Srinivasan | Kidlit Illustrator @srinidhidraws.bsky.social Repโed by Aliza Hoover at CAT agency!
Childrenโs book Illustrator, Sketchbook Scribbler โ๏ธ& Maker of many things ๐ชก|
๐ธ๏ธ www.srinidhidraws.com
๐ง srinidhis01@gmail.com
Daisy May Johnson @chaletfan.bsky.social Author of How To Be Free, How To Be Brave & How To Be True. I also research school stories, juvenilia, and girlhood in children's literature.
didyoueverstoptothink.com
Books for Keeps, the children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social Launched in 1980, we review hundreds of new childrenโs books each year and publish articles on every aspect of writing for children. Explore new issues and our 40 year archive for free on our website www.booksforkeeps.co.uk
Tammie Lyon @tammielyon.bsky.social Award winning author and illustrator of books for children. Part time gym rat and nutrition junkie. Proudly represented by MB Artisits. www.tammielyon@gmail.com
Denise Gallagher @denisegallagher.bsky.social Author. Illustrator. SCBWI Illustrator Coordinator LA/MS Region. Loves to draw. Loves really weird animals. Denisegallagher.com
QuartoKids @quartokids.bsky.social We make beautiful books that educate, entertain and enrich the lives of kids worldwide. ๐ถ๐ฝ๐๐
Adam ๐ชฟ @vexnir.bsky.social Capturing the beauty of the mundane. ๐ฑ
Illustrator, Senior 2D Game Artist. Polish ๐ต๐ฑ & queer.
I like to make cozy art that feels like a warm hug โ๏ธ
โ๏ธ shop: https://vexnir-shop.com/
๐ wallpapers: https://ko-fi.com/vexnir
โ๏ธ links: https://vexnir.carrd.co/
Arnie Ten @arnieten.bsky.social Illustration from NewYorkTimes to Sniglets to colour_collective to today.
Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social Digital Project Manager for Scottish Book Trust. Childrenโs books and comics enthusiast. Dyslexic. ME/CSF. Here for the kids book chat. All views my own. #KidsBooksFriday ๐๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Katie McDee @katiemcdee.bsky.social โจKidlit Illustrator
Clients include: Scholastic, Highlights, VeggieTales, etcโฆ
โจRepresented by @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at Bookends Literary @bookendsliterary.bsky.social
Website: www.katiemcdee.com
IG: @katiemcdee.art
Laura Zarrin @laurazarrin.bsky.social Childrenโs Book author/illustrator and Abstract Collage Artist.
www.LauraZarrin.com/hello
David Hillman Illustrator @illustrator333.bsky.social Freelance illustrator/Author
Specializing in picture book illustration.
https://davidhillmanill.com/picture-books/
Dean Jobb - True Crime Writer @deanjobb.bsky.social Strolling through the crowd like Peter Lorre, contemplating a crime.
A Gentleman and a Thief โข The Case of the Murderous Dr Cream โข Empire of Deception (Algonquin Books/HarperCollins Canada)
Website: www.deanjobb.com
Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/y935u82h
Joel A. Sutherland @joelasutherland.bsky.social Award-winning author-librarian (HOUSE OF ASH AND BONE @TundraBooks, HAUNTED CANADA & more @scholasticCDA). 'Canada's R.L. Stine.' ~Quill & Quire
kidlitchat @kidlitchat.bsky.social #kidlitchat happens every Tuesday night at 9E/6P, co-hosted by @bonnieadamson.com and @gregpincus.bsky.social. The topic is posted here as each chat begins, as well as any important chat news.
Banner art by Brian Kirby: @boringstorybook.com
Terry Pearson Art @terryart.bsky.social Childrenโs Books and the great outdoors. The Scariest House on the Street. https://www.indigo.ca/products/the-scariest-house-on-the-street?variant=46682962755794 or on Amazon.
Caroline Kind @carolinekind.bsky.social MG author, educator, researcher, reader, learner | She/Her | Halifax, NS |
Keith Williams @ferald.bsky.social Artist, Creator and Writer https://linktr.ee/keithwilliams
Kathleen @halifaxkat.bsky.social Reader, Writer, Sometimes runner, Big fan of my dog, Blueberry, and slightly addicted to baseball cards.
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
ashleylaffin @ashleylaffin.bsky.social Debut PB The Balloonimals available now!๐Wife & mom๐ MFA Grad. Writer. Marketer. SCBWI member & guest blogger April โ24. Kidsโ Choice KidLit Writing Contest HM โ24๐
Pounce @pounces.bsky.social I mostly post unfinished oc art or doodles and rarely finish anything and maybe suggestive stuff
my #slop
12 x 12 Picture Book Writing Challenge @12x12challenge.bsky.social 12 x 12 is a diverse community of picture book authors and illustrators at all levels. You get accountability & support in the goal to write 1 new PB draft each month + more! Registration open now! https://12x12challenge.com/membership. 
Dex @comicsbydex.bsky.social Drawing and writing silly little stories ~
linktr.ee/comicsbydex
Jashar Awan @jashar.bsky.social Geisel Honor-winning author-illustrator; EVERY MONDAY MABEL out now from Simon & Schuster; repped by Erica Rand Silverman at Stimola Literary Studio
AnneWritesKidlit @anneruggirello.bsky.social Picture book writer ๐ Bluesky newbie
Watercolor dabbler ๐จ Lover of apple crisp
#KidLit #picturebooks #SCBWI #amwriting
The Cosy Moose @thecosymoose.bsky.social Knitter, Crocheter, Reader, sort-of-Blogger.
Cosy crime afficianado.
Cat owner. Dog sitter.
Hockey watcher.
AuDHD.
North West UK.
I'm all over the place - https://linktr.ee/thecosymoose
The Village with All of the Flash Writers @heyflashvillage.bsky.social The VILLAGE ๐ is a place where the world ๐ feels a tiny bit smaller. Founded by SMOKELONG for the Global Flash Community
Follow 150+ flash publishers.
Read editor interviews.
Enjoy discounts on collections.
Get regional news.
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apofiss @apofiss.bsky.social digital artist! โ
https://linktr.ee/apofiss
Jodie Apeseche @jodieapeseche.bsky.social Artist, author/illustrator, SCBWI, Courage to Create, Writers' Loft Hudson, MA, avid gardener, hiker, and fundraiser. Former teacher, librarian, and environmental specialist. Current dog mom! https://jodieapeseche.weebly.com
Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art Picture book Author/Illustrator from Minnesota! Take a look at my portfolio katharinegails.art tell me what you think!!
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
Steve James @stejdesigns.bsky.social Leeds based freelance illustrator
https://stejdesigns.wixsite.com/mysite
https://www.advocate-art.com/steve-james
Ewelina Wolnowska @ewelinawolnowska.bsky.social Illustrator based in Germany in love with picture books and childrenโs illustration. Repโd by Sophie Sheumaker, BookEnds Literary
#KidlitArt
www.ewelinawolnowska.com
https://bio.link/ewelinawolnowska
Katy Tanis @katytanis.bsky.social Illustrator, Children's Book Author, Explorer, Lemur Lover, Rollersport Enthusiast, Textile Designer, ADHD.
๐*๐ฆ๐ฆ Love Under the Stars
๐*๐ง๐ง Edward & Annie
๐*๐ฆ๐ฆ Love in the Wild
Repped by @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Portfolio: https://www.daughterearth.com
Alina Manolache @alpacasbookshelf.bsky.social I'm Alina and I like alpacas๐ฆ
romanian children's book illustrator
available for new projects
๐ซ No AI
Portfolio: alpacasbookshelf.com
Elio @eliopictures.bsky.social โ๏ธ Illustrator represented by Andrea Brown Literary Agency. ๐ Scholastic, Simon & Schuster, Abrams. ๐ Associate Professor of Instruction at Columbia College Chicago. ๐ก๐ง Dad. ๐ผ www.eliopictures.com
Sara Olmos - Teconlene @teconlene.bsky.social Spanish illustrator and graphic designer based in Rome.
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@saraolmosillustration
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/SaraOlmosIllustration
Dave Szalay @daveszalay.bsky.social Visual story teller, illustrator, designer, author, educator.
Robin Brett Wechsler @robinbwechsler.bsky.social Children's author, freelance editor/writer. Avid reader, walker, voter, museum goer, bird feeder, ice cream eater, โ80s music listener. Cat lady.
12x12 I Courage to Create I SCBWI member
Writers' Loft member and PBCG leader
2025 PB Rising Stars HM
Veronica V. Jones @vvjonez.bsky.social Children's book illustrator and comic artist
Repped by @jenazantian
For more art visit VVJones.com
Alena Grebenkina | Children's illustrator @alenagrebenkina.bsky.social Children's illustratorโจ
https://www.behance.net/alena_grebenkina
grebenkina.alyona@gmail.com
hotsimu.bsky.social @hotsimu.com ๅฆฎๅฆฎๅฅ้่จๅ
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I am a writer from Taiwan ๐น๐ผ I write poetry and novels, and I also create art work, NFT
https://own.page/hotsimu
Linda J Thomas @lindajeantm.bsky.social Creativespace Explorerโ
Writer/Poet/Editor/Mixed Media Maker
#12x12PB #SCBWI #ChildrensBookInsider #50PreciousWords Honorable Mention 2025 & 2026 #ValentinyWritingContest Honorable Mention 2026 #The100DayProject 2026
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
Jules @julesdrawz.bsky.social Illustraton//2d Animation
Commission inquiries-
julesdrawz.commissions@gmail.com
Hannah Lorenzo @hannahlorenzobooks.bsky.social ESL Teacher. Mom. Travel. Dance. Strawberry ice cream. #Kidlit Author, repped by @KaitlynLeann17 SCBWI 12x12 http://HannahLorenzoBooks.com
Jody Jensen Shaffer @jodywrites4kids.bsky.social Children's Author. Knopf BFYR, Nancy Paulsen Books, Doubleday, Penguin Workshop, Simon Spotlight, Beach Lane, Laura Godwin Books, Two Lions, Beaming Books, Magination Press
Proudly represented by @casahasegawa of @the_t2_agency!
JBGarrity Photography @joegarrity.bsky.social I enjoy taking photos and sharing them, mostly of nature. All genres from astro, landscape, macro, marine life, wildlife, insects, flowers, etc.
Wendy Tokunaga @wendytokunaga.bsky.social Writer; Editor; Teacher @ Stanford's Novel Writing Certificate Program; Latest novel: BRENDA BARKER'S NEXT CHAPTER; MFA from USF; Member in good standing at too many wine clubs.
WendyTokunaga.com
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ @fpiatti.bsky.social Comics // Illustration
fpiatti.com | federico@fpiatti.com
Prints: http://bit.ly/FPprints
Natalia Zaitseva @nataliadraws.bsky.social She/Her / Freelance Illustrator from Karlsruhe, Germany / Introverted History Enthusiast & Toddler Mom / I draw architecture & cute characters ๐ / ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ช๐ฌ๐ง / nataliazaitseva.carrd.co
SCBWI New York: West/Central Upstate @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social Dedicated to developing experiences where SCBWI members can grow in their craft, expand their network, and build their writing and illustration goals.
Author Craig Read @craigread.bsky.social Dwayne And The Dinosaur Dilemma now available, either from myself paperback ยฃ10 each, or Hardback ยฃ15 each, or Amazon at ยฃ15 & ยฃ25
Kirsten Miles, Author ๐น @kirstenmiles.bsky.social Author ๐ Vegan ๐ฅฌ Libra โ๏ธ
EDM forever ๐ชฉ Write Your Heart Out โค๏ธ
Visit me at kirstenmilesauthor.com ๐
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I do not read DMs here.
Readit Club @readit.club If youโre into books - welcome ๐ค
Everything about books, writers, reviews, literature discussions.
๐ ReadIt.club
Jane Friedman @janefriedman.com I report on the publishing industry through my paid newsletter, The Bottom Line, and educate writers on the business of authorship in THE BUSINESS OF BEING A WRITER (University of Chicago Press).
Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social Picture book author/illustrator, painter, ukulele-player, nature-loving artsy gal โข Newest book: If I Could Draw... by DC Canada Educational Publishing
Seeking commissions
https://patriciastorms.com
Mirka Hokkanen @mirkahokkanen.bsky.social Kidlit author & illustrator, educator, printmaker. Rockville, MD. MOSSY & TWEED (Holiday House), KITTY & CAT (Candlewick), LITTLE SEASONS (Odd Dot) series. Teaching online and in person. Repped by Laurel Symonds. https://smart.bio/mirkahokkanen
(๏ฝฅฮ๏ฝฅ) march @marcherin.bsky.social ๐ป I draw + pixel!
โ๏ธ march.cherin@gmail.com
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๐ชป https://marcherin.carrd.co/
Maggie Rudy @maggiemice.bsky.social Welcome to Mouseland!
alexia winterhalter @alexiawinterhalter.bsky.social tiny artist based in the mountains ๐ฅ
หหห ๐
ฐ หหห
prints and more in my online shop : alexiawinterhalter.sumupstore.com
Debbie Palen Illustration @debbiepalen.bsky.social Illustrator of picture books seeking representation. Feminist, animal lover, Penguin Random House, Scholastic, Free Spirit Publishing, NWF. โdpalen@fmgirl.com portfolio: https://www.debbiepalen.com linktr.ee/dpalen
#KidLitArt #childrensbooks #kidlit
Marci Chorpash @mchorpash.bsky.social Kidlit Illustrator
Hand Lettering
Surface Designer
www.marcichorpash.com/childrens.html
Jim Musil Painter @jimmusilpainter.bsky.social Modern Landscape Painter
JimMusil.com
Tammy Komoff @tammykomoff.bsky.social Horror/Fantasy writer. Mom of two semi-feral girls and a pack of mutts.
Follow for books, short stories & random things I find interesting.
Work in LCRW, Uncharted, Abyss & Apex
Member of HWA, Codex, SFWA
Eugie Award Finalist
tammykomoff.com
#writer
Fleur Bradley Visscher @fleurbradley.bsky.social Probably off on a Colorado hike somewhere. Author of Get a Clue & MG mysteries Midnight at the Barclay Hotel & Daybreak on Raven Island (Viking), Double Vision trilogy (Harper). MWA, SinC, SCBWI member.
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
K. Risa Mcloughlin @krmclough.bsky.social Hi there, I draw children's books (and sometimes even write them)- why don't you stay a while?
๐ณ๏ธโ๐
(Los Angeles based)
Repped by Lori Steel at SteelWorks Literary
https://www.krmcloughlin.com/
Kevin Soeria Jaya @drawnbykevin.bsky.social Children Book Illustrator
Seeking for representation
Work/ Collaboration: drawnbykevin@gmail.com
www.drawnbykevin.net
Laurie Smollett Kutscera @lskutscera.bsky.social #MG #PB Author-illustrator MAYAโS TREASURE, Peter Pauper Press /
MISADVENTURES OF A MAGICIANโS SON, Blue Whale
www.LaurieSmollettKutscera.com
#kidlit #SCBWI #12x12
Finalist #PBparty #50PreciousWords
Repโd by The Purcell Agency
Rescue doggies rock!
Clary Huang @claryillustration.bsky.social ๐จChildrenโs book illustrator
โจThe Illustration Department & SCBWI member
๐Available for PBs, board books, and editorial projects
๐Rep'd by Tracy Marchini Literary
Portfolio: claryillustration.com
โขโขโข
๐Snailing It! (Sourcebooks, Spring 2027)
Andrea Yomtob @yomtobillustrator.bsky.social PB Illustrator/Author
SCBWI, 12x12, #PBParty 23/24/25 Finalist, ACCD Alumna, CGAnimation Career, Garden Enthusiast, Mother of 2โค๏ธin LA.
Rep'd by Rob Broder, MNLM
All art handpainted ยฉAndrea Yomtob
www.andreayomtob.com
YouTube: @ArtGrowStudio
Alexander Stanton @thewormling.bsky.social Freelance artist available for commission.
https://linktr.ee/wouwouandthewormling
lily hoang-zhu ๐ @ Singapore PTS & ANYC @liliuhms.com illustrator & designer! โ๏ธ i run an art shop for my original goods & happy knick knacks! i also dabble in picture books! / denver, co
linktr.ee/liliuhms
ivyteas @ivyteas.bsky.social IVY โข ๐ฆโจ๐ฟ
drawing dream miscellany
โ webshop | contact:
ivyteas.carrd.co
ๆญฆๆฟ ่ซ Ryo Takemasa @ryotakemasa.bsky.social Illustrator
https://ryotakemasa.com
Fran Meneses @frannerd.bsky.social ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ illustrator and author
Repโd by Daniel Lazar @ Writers House
youtube mgmt: franmeneses@no-logo.co
Lucy Andrew @lucyvandrew.bsky.social Crime writer and crime fiction scholar. Jane Austen enthusiast. Repโd by Euan Thorneycroft at A M Heath. Debut novel #AVeryVexingMurder published in 2026 by Corvus (Atlantic Books) and William Morrow (HarperCollins). Website: https://www.lucyandrew.com/
Kuljinder Kaur Brar @kuljinderwrites.bsky.social *querying*
Picture book author of MY NAME IS SAAJIN SINGH (Annick Press, 2022) and MANDEEP'S CLOUDY DAYS (Annick Press, 2024)
Elementary School Teacher in Abbotsford (SD34)
www.kuljinderwrites.com
John Lucy Ash - Fantasy Author @johnlucyash.bsky.social Debut novel The Nexus Prince out now!
Where fantasy, humor, and self-discovery collide, 1 word at a time. All people welcome & cherished here.
https://johnlucyash.com/
#fantasy #scifi #author
โข MarieBee Banville โข @mariebee10.bsky.social Artist โข Illustrator โข Writer
Member of SCBWI and CANSCAIP
She/her - LGBTQ+ ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ ally
Canadian ๐จ๐ฆ
Nature lover ๐
Cancer thriver ๐ช
Mary Kole and the Good Story Company @goodstory.bsky.social Your story mattersโand we're here for every step of your writing journey. ๐ www.goodstorycompany.com
ngoziu @ngoziu.com NYT bestselling graphic novelist. DC Comics, The New Yorker. โrep'd by @chelseberly, business q's @grohac
ngoziu.com
Nimblewitlit Mag @nimblewitlit.bsky.social Epistemic Literary's new adventure for a young audience!
Our all ages eMag will extend the conversation to a younger audience by exploring similar themes.
Issue 1: https://epistemiclit.com/nimblewitlit/taking-a-stand/
www.EpistemicLit.com/nimblewitlit
Omar Abed @omarabedwrites.bsky.social ๐ Author - THE BOOK THAT ALMOST RHYMED
๐ Picture Books | YA Fiction | Poetry
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ฆ Husband, Dad
๐ป Data Engineer / Web Developer
Leonie Jonk โจ @leoniejonk.bsky.social Hi! ๐
โจ Colorful cozy artist & small biz
๐ Books, Cats & cuteness
๐ Based in the Netherlands
๐ Shop update live now!
https://www.artbyleoniejonk.com
Tristen Grant @tristengrant.com I draw a webcomic called Cat and Bot and make electronic music. Quietly living in a small town in Manitoba, Canada. He/Him
Anti-AI/NFT/Crypto.
https://tristengrant.com
https://catandbotcomic.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