SCBWI Eastern PA @scbwiepa.bsky.social Official account for the Eastern Pennsylvania Region of SCBWI. https://www.scbwi.org/regions/epa
Rilla Alexander @rillaalexander.bsky.social Illustrator . Designer . Author
📍L.A.
http://www.rillaalexander.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
@nancyrileynovelist.bsky.social @nancyrileynovelist.bsky.social 
Indie Book Spotlight @bookspotlight.bsky.social ✦ writer | reviewer | book blogger | cheerleader of books, poetry and art | all genres RT’d | resident Tolkien fangirl | linktr.ee/rjcrunden ✦
Boulder Bookstore @boulderbookstore.bsky.social Colorado's largest independent bookstore, and Publishers Weekly Bookstore of the Year for 2018. Celebrating 50 Years!
Patricia Newman @patricianewman.bsky.social Children's Book Author. Speaker. Sibert Honoree. 2x Green Earth Book Award winner. Celebrating #environmentaljustice #nature #STEM
https://linktr.ee/patricianewmanbooks
Michelle Cusolito, M.Ed. ❌👑 @mcusolito.bsky.social Award-winning author of books for kids. Educator. Science Communicator. Ocean Evangelist. Preorder JELLYFISH SCIENTIST and IN THE WORLD OF WHALES. Adjunct @SimmonsUniversity MFA. Rep: @jmcgowanbks #SciComm she/her
https://linktr.ee/mcusolito
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
Jamie Bills @jmebills.bsky.social KidLit writer/illustrator. AUTUMN SOUP releasing Fall 2027, #SCBWI & #12x12PB http://instagram.com/jmebills / https://jamiebills.com/
Lexi Richey @lexirichey.bsky.social 💥Crafty Freak💥
Illustrator 🖍 & Author 📖
National Council of Teachers of English @ncte.org NCTE is the professional organization for literacy educators spanning preK through college. ncte.org
SDV Network @sdvnetwork.bsky.social Self Directed Volunteer Teams.
We focus on bringing together the needs of organizations and the expectations of volunteers for meaningful impact in local communities. We bring clarity where vision and passion meet!
W. W. Norton Library Mktg @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social Updates from the Library Marketing Dept at Norton (USA). A department of W. W. Norton & Company, independent publishers since 1923. https://wwnorton.com/library-marketing
Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social I’m Heidi Bee, poet and author of 12 books. I host a free annual STEAM Poetry Video Contest for students—and I produce WEE STEAMERS videos for little learners. Poetry, tech, and STEAM learning! www.SteamPoweredPoetry.com
Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social #Kidlit author repped by Deborah Warren @eastwestlit -- Blogger of author & illus. #BookBirthdays -- Playwright at Uproar Theatrics erindealey.com -- Happily MARRIED btw--
Summit County Libraries @summitlibraries.bsky.social #1 Most Followed Library in the USA!
https://summitcountylibraries.org/
Located in beautiful Summit County, Colorado.
Sara F. Shacter @sarashacter.bsky.social Children's Book Author/Teacher
Most Recent Book: Georgia Watson and the 99 Percent Campaign
Writing for the world's best audience!
Polly Holyoke @pollyholyoke.bsky.social Award-winning Colorado kidlit author, ex-M.S. teacher, writing instructor, sea and mountain lover. My MG fantasy books SKYRIDERS and THE SKY KING are available from Viking Children's Books, and my sci-fi Neptune Trilogy is available from Little Brown.
Marcia Parks @mzparks.bsky.social Author and poet. I write for readers. Stay curious and stay inspired. Be respectful of others. Kindness matters. Member #SCBWI, #12x12, and The Writer's Loft. PBParty 2023 Honorable Mention. Seeking representation.
Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social #PB poet 🌳🌸🌞🌙💦 #RA #SCBWI #12x12 #CtC | Storied Ink on Substack https://substack.com/@jpuglow #NSTA #ALA #CrystalKite WI Fellowship of Poets
https://joyceuglowauthor.com repped by Liza Voges at Eden Street
Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social Kidlit Author (Rep: Amy Nielsen) + Trauma Therapist | THESE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR MARCHING (2029)| Psychology Today Expert Blog Author| SCBWI |Host of the You, Me, & the Writing Journey Podcast (@YMWJPodcast) and @YouDeservepIt Pitch Event
Bookshelfie ⭐️ @bookshelfie.bsky.social The Self-Pub Hub (Book Review and Story Site)
Submissions open now:
https://book-shelfie.com/submissions
Book tour inquiries: contact@book-shelfie.com
Kenn Nesbitt - Poetry4kids @kennnesbitt.bsky.social Husband, father, children's poet/author, traveler, language learner. Former US Children's Poet Laureate. https://itsbio.link/kennnesbitt
Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social Eileen Meyer, Michelle Schaub, Patricia Toht. Three authors of rhyming picture books and poetry collections. We use our 20+ years of experience to critique and coach kidlit writers who prefer to write in rhyme. SCBWI. www.rhymedoctors.com 
NAAEE @thenaaee.bsky.social We bring the brightest minds together to advance environmental literacy and civic engagement through the power of education to create a more sustainable future for all.
Jessica Lanan @jessicalanan.bsky.social Author/illustrator of JUMPER and a bunch of other books for kids! ❤️📚
Http://jessicalanan.com
Ingrid Law @ingridlaw.bsky.social New York Times Bestselling Author. Newbery Honoree. Artist. Illustrator. Poet. Bookseller at Barbed Wire Books. Represented by Daniel Lazar at Writers House. www.ingridlaw.com
@karenleeboardman.bsky.social @karenleeboardman.bsky.social #kidlit, children's book author, picture books, lyrical language
Kathleen Doherty @kathleendoherty.bsky.social Reading/Educ. Specialist and playful author of DON'T FEED THE BEAR (Union Square), THE THINGITY-JIG (Peachtree), and THE TWIST-A-ROO (Peachtree) #kidlit www.KathleenDohertyAuthor.com
Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social The original online writing conference JUST for Picture Book Creators, established in 2015. Join us ONLINE on Oct. 3 2026 with Superstar Speakers Derrick Barnes, Deborah Underwood, and Brian Lies! picturebooksummit.com
Colleen Bergquist @colleenbergquist.bsky.social YA Author of Stolen (Part 1 of The Stolen Trilogy)
J.E. Thomas, Author @jethomasauthor.bsky.social Hello, Bluesky! I'm J.E. Thomas, author of joyful kidlit books such as Control Freaks (published in 2023) and The AI Incident (coming July 2025) published by Levine Querido. More details coming soon.
Denise Vega (she/her) @denisevegabooks.bsky.social Author, Writing Coach, Creative Cheerleader. Lover of dark chocolate, French fries (but I'm picky), nature and animals of all kinds.
Carmela LaVigna Coyle @carmelacoyle.bsky.social Writer of stories for little ones; seeker of joyful endeavors…
Todd Mitchell @toddmitchellbooks.bsky.social In high school I was voted "Most likely to go insane." Instead, I write novels with Scholastic, Random House, Candlewick, & Owl Hollow Press. My most recent non-fiction book (for fellow creators) is Breakthrough. CreativePersonalDevelopment.com
Cathy Morrison Illustrates @cathyillustrates.bsky.social Kidlit illustrator passionate about nature, science and the environment. Check out my blog for recent work and more information - https://cathymorrison.blogspot.com
https://linktr.ee/CathyMorrisonIllustrates
Carissa Mina @carissaminawriter.bsky.social Writer. Reader. Artist. Word Witch. #SCBWI Member. Once upon a time owner of The Wandering Jellyfish Bookshop. Books are breath. Stories are life. Words are magic. Love wins 💕 #kidlit #kidlitart #easternup
Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social Author • Illustrator • Art Director
#kidlit #kidlitart
Author of Ray’s Big Day (Scholastic, 2024)
Illustrator for LEGO Little Golden Books
Agent: Natascha Morris @socalledyalife.bsky.social, the Tobias Literary Agency.
joshjlewis.com
Shelly Steig @shellysteig.bsky.social *I’ve been told I ask too many questions
*If wet dog was a perfume, I’d buy it
*Travel journalist and author rep’d by Laura Bradford 
Kaz Windness she/her @kazwindness.bsky.social •📕Out now: WORM AND BUTTERFLY (S&S)
•📘Out soon!: TIME TRAVELING CHICKENS (S&S)
•📚Check out: “When You Love a Book” (PRH)
Award-Winning Children’s Book Author-Artist, Art Professor, Autistic-ADHD 🌈📚Books, Classes, Social Media: linktr.ee/KazWindness
Rondi Frieder @rondifrieder.bsky.social Writer of MG fiction, teacher, singer, skier, hiker, and coffee lover!
Dow Phumiruk @dowphumiruk.bsky.social Mom, wife, clinically retired peds, now academic MD, author/illustrator, 🇹🇭Thai American, SCBWI Narr Art Award winner, E/W Lit Agency, posts #kidlitart & book marketing, on hiatus from new book projects. Ignores random DMs. She/her/hers, opinions my own.
cbrownwolf @cbrownwolf.bsky.social writer. artist. creative coach. teacher. popcorn junkie.
she/her
Gregory Barrington @barringtontales.bsky.social Author/Illustrator, Designer, Beekeeper. Represented by Deborah Warren at EastWest Literary
COWBOY IS NOT A COWBOY (HarperCollins)
GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE KNOCKS (HarperCollins)
Heather Brockman Lee @heatherbrockmanlee.bsky.social Award winning Illustrator of Picture Books represented by East West Literary- books with Simon and Schuster, Flamingo PRH, and Harper Collins
Heatherbrockmanlee.com
Amy Ellerman @amyellerman.bsky.social Writer, teacher, instructional coach. Co-RA for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of SCBWI. MFA from VCFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults. 
indiebookspotlight.com - Discover Indie Books @indiebookspotlight.com Shining a light on indie authors.
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Amy Ludwig VanDerwater @amylvpoemfarm.bsky.social Knitting, jam making, bread baking, gardening, mending, writing, tea drinking, antifascist wife and mom and author/teacher from Western New York. Blogging since 2010 (no ads, no AI) at www.poemfarm.amylv.com 💙
Suzy Levinson @suzylevinson.bsky.social Children's Author + Poet
ANIMALS IN PANTS (Abrams), DINOS THAT DRIVE (Tundra), A YEAR IN CLOWN TOWN (Tundra), SALVADOR SNAKE: LOOKING FOR LOVE (Balzer + Bray), PUMPKIN SPIES (Penguin Workshop), more TBA!
www.suzylevinson.com
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/ 
Chris Demeropolis @bychrisdemeropolis.bsky.social PB author of Teddy Lou, Bell Guru. Mom of two young readers. SCBWI member.
Cait Darfler..... is on SUBMISSION! @caitdarfler.com picture book writer. mom. geologist. environmentalist. gardener. jigsaw puzzler. #SCBWI #kidlit 🏳️🌈
PBParty2025 Finalist!
www.caitdarfler.com
Rep'd by Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social
Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social Author. Therapist. Ghost Writer. Developmental Editor.
#12x12PB #EastWestLit #SCBWI #kidlit #ReVISIONweek
www.LaurenKerstein.net
Stefan Karlsson @stefankarlsson.bsky.social Poet & kidlit writer. Marbling & book artist.
Based in Portland, OR 🌲
https://stefankarlssonwrites.wixsite.com/author
https://linktr.ee/nautiluspaperco
Chris Robertson @chrisrbooks.bsky.social Author/Illustrator of many delightful picture books and Storyboard Professor at Otis College of Art & Design www.chrisrobertsonbooks.com
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.
Rachel Gozhansky Illustration @rachelgozhansky.bsky.social #KidLit Illustrator and Writer: SCBWI, 12x12.
Womens' Lax Official.
Graphic Designer (data and presentation design).
Dog mom. Enthusiast of technology, fantasy fiction, movies, boardgames, the outdoors
RachelGozhansky.com
Paul Vinelli @paulvinelli.bsky.social Picture Book Writer | MLIS
Co-Host of The Sartorial Librarians Podcast
@sartoriallibrary.bsky.social
Spotify: spoti.fi/3ANgYge
Apple: apple.co/4e4mM3h
Becky Gehrisch - kidlit picture books @gehrisch-arts.com - #kidlit picture book #Author-Illustrator 👩🏻🎨
-Former IC of Cen/South Ohio #SCBWI. 🖌️
www.gehrisch-arts.com
-Creative Director at Bookling Media 🎨
www.booklingmedia.com
Leigh Gaddy, Author @leighgaddy.bsky.social Pre-published author of middle grade fantasy, Co-ARA of RMC SCBWI, bookworm, art lover, foodie 📚 leighgaddy.com
Saki Tanaka @sakitales.bsky.social Author and illustrator excavating magic ✨
BETWEEN WORDS, @scholasticinc Summer ‘24
Represented by Wernick & Pratt
www.sakitales.com
AuthoriView.com: Free Author Interviews @authoriview.com Discover in-depth author interviews and insights into their writing journeys at AuthoriView. Submit your interview for free and connect with readers worldwide!
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Edutopia @edutopia.org Sharing what works in education!
Home of Teacher2Teacher and Principal Project.
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Edutopia.org | Check out our community space (New features coming soon!): https://www.edutopia.org/teacher2teacher
Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com Author/illustrator of humorous stories for kids.
https://briankirbystudio.com
SCBWI Ohio: North | #pbparty Finalist ‘24 & ‘25 | #kidlit booster
Represented by @KaitlynLeann17.bsky.social at
@Bradfordagents.bsky.social
Bianca Schulze: The Children's Book Review @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social Founder of The Children's Book Review. Reader-writer-reviewer!
Bestselling author of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up, Don't Wake the Dragon, and more. Sharing reviews, book lists, interviews with authors and illustrators, and tips for raising readers.
Katie Furze @katiefurze.bsky.social Kidlit writer from Aotearoa New Zealand. Books include: KEKENO CURIOUS EXPLORER (2026), PEKAPEKA SECRET FOREST BAT (2025), RURU NIGHT HUNTER (2024), TUATARA A LIVING TREASURE (2023) from Scholastic NZ. #STEM #12x12PB #SCBWI https://www.katiefurze.com
Caitlin Robinson @ctdrobinson.bsky.social Mom, Poet, Author, Educator | MFA | MA |#SCBWI | #KidLit | #amquerying | #amwriting | #neurodivergent | #50preciouswords '25 HM |#kidschoicekidlitwritingcontest '24 HM | #50preciouswords '24 HM | www.caitlintdrobinson.com
Jennifer Chambliss Bertman @jennbertman.bsky.social NYT bestselling author: Book Scavenger series, SISTERHOOD OF SLEUTHS, and A GOOD DEED CAN GROW, illustrated by Holly Hatam. More info: www.jenniferchamblissbertman.com
&
https://jenniferchamblissbertman.substack.com
Hannah Holt @hannahholt.bsky.social Kidlit author, educator, speaker.
💎The Diamond and the Boy
🐧A Father's Love
🐔A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken
#SCBWI #12x12PB
Buffy Silverman @buffysilverman.bsky.social Author of nonfiction and poetry books for kids, lover of nature and photography. Check out my new book: STARLIGHT SYMPHONY. Visit me at www.buffysilverman.com
Cheryl A. Johnson @cherylajohnson.bsky.social Author/Nature Photographer
Rep'd by Mara Cobb @ Lighthouse Literary
SCBWI/12x12
SCBWI MS Winner
Detroit Writing Room MS Winner
#PBChat Mentorship HM
ArtPrize Artist 2025 & 2024
http://cherylajohnsonwrites.weebly.com
http://cherylajohnson.pictorem.com
Dana Marie Miroballi @noshesthebear.bsky.social Children’s Book Author
IF MY HAIR HAD A VOICE (Beaming Books) • INVENTIONS TO COUNT ON (Abrams Appleseed) • Rep: Ammi-Joan Paquette
danamiroballi.com
Instagram: noshesthebear
#KIDLIT
#CHICAGO
Megan Litwin @meganlitwinbooks.bsky.social Children’s book author and former-yet-forever teacher.
GATHER GRATEFUL * TWINKLE, TWINKLE, WINTER NIGHT * DIRT AND BUGSY series
www.meganlitwinbooks.com
William David Curtis @wmdcurtis.bsky.social Picture book author, songwriter, member of SCBWI, Association of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA), ASCAP, and Actors' Equity, versatile, funny, and serious, seeking representation
Charlesbridge Publishing @charlesbridge.bsky.social We make high-quality children's books that inspire lifelong reading & learning. Discover new voices, visions, & directions in children's books with us
Virginia McGregor @virginiamcgregor4u.bsky.social Children’s book author, poet, educator, child safety/improve school indoor air quality advocate, support school librarians, require teacher training in asthma ed. #children'sbookauthors #STEAM #earthscience https://diggerdynamo.com 
Christina Dankert @christinadankert.bsky.social 2nd grade teacher, author of "The Kindness Machine"
Sharing book joy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christina.dankert/
Terra Bella Books - Paula Henson @terrabellabooks.bsky.social Award-winning NF PB WHO NEEDS A FOREST FIRE #NautilusAward #SkippingStoneAward #IndieExcellenceAward #middlegrade #nonfictionkids #picturebooks #educator #kidlit @12x12challenge.bsky.social @aabbri.bsky.social #StopBookBanning
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
Beth Volkmann @bethvolkmann.bsky.social M.Ed. Children's Book Writer. Picture Taker. Nature Lover. Anglophile.
Curious about flora and fauna of all kinds but particularly fond of elephants, wolves, birds, insects, and trees.
#SCBWI. #12x12 #kidlit #naturalist
elizabethvolkmannauthor.com
CathyBreisacher @cathybreisacher.bsky.social Children's Book Author, Librarian, STEM Teacher, and Youth Leader. Picture books are my jam! Books with Charlesbridge, Sleeping Bear Press and Reycraft. Soon-to-be announced title! RUCCL mentee & member of SCBWI, 12x12, and Inked Voices.
Nikki Bergstresser @nikkibergstresser.bsky.social 🇨🇦Children’s author & educator. Best day has me with ☕️ in hand, lost in nature and a good story to share. 📚www.nikkibergstresser.com
Gander: The Town that Welcomed the World PB NF
Lila Lou’s Little Library PB
Seasons for Stones PB
A Promise to Protect MG
Natasha Wing/Kidlit Author @natashawingauthor.bsky.social Best-selling children's book author. Creator of The Night Before series. SCBWI member. www.natashawing.com
Annie Herzig @annieherzig.bsky.social Illustrator and Author of WONDER & AWE (S&S 2024). Represented by Charlotte Wenger at Prospect Agency. Drawring my way thru the grief and joy of being a human. 🤸🏻♀️
annieherzig.com
Jo Renfro - Peg’s Egg coming in February 2026 @jorenfro.bsky.social Author and Illustrator of PEG’S EGG, PEG GETS CRACKIN’ and PEG GETS PLUCKY. Available now! Mom, grandma, animal and outdoor lover.
Rep’d by @swekstein.sky.social
Website www.jorenfro.com
Laura Resau @lauraresau.bsky.social Author of The Alchemy of Flowers (July 29 2025 with Harper Muse, adult book club fiction) and 11 books for kids/teens. Colorado. Loves nature, travel, tiny homes, tea, vintage trailers. Rep'd by Kim Lionetti and Erin Murphy. https://linktr.ee/Lauraresau 
Mary E. Cronin @maryecronin.bsky.social 🏳️🌈🗽Author~poet~educator|NCTE|Agent- Lori Steel. TRUCKS, BOOTS, & BELLS: FIREHOUSE POEMS (Holiday House 2026); LIKE A MOTHER BEAR (Atheneum 2027) https://linktr.ee/maryecronin
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
Buffer @buffer.com The social media management platform for scheduling, publishing & analytics across every major network. Plan your content calendar in one place. This account is managed by real humans. 💙
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Robin Brett Wechsler @robinbwechsler.bsky.social Children's author, freelance editor/writer. Avid reader, walker, voter, museum goer, bird feeder, ice cream eater, ‘80s music listener. Cat lady.
12x12 I Courage to Create I SCBWI member
Writers' Loft member and PBCG leader
2025 PB Rising Stars HM
Catherine Stier @catherinestier.bsky.social Author of 22 books for kids, ARA of #SCBWI SW Texas, Nature Program Volunteer, Nat'l Parks Fan. Rep'd by Kathleen Rushall @AndreaBrownLit
Danielle Melia @librarianmelia.bsky.social Library Media Specialist, Jericho, NY
Catherine Ciocchi @cathcio.bsky.social STEM Picture book author🌎⚛️☀️Science teacher ✨Family ♥️ grandkids, friends, teaching, writing and golf all fill my days ✨ Enjoy the view! 🌎
Amy Dixon @amydixonbooks.bsky.social 🍿Popcorn eater, coffee drinker
📚Writer of Stories
🌳Editor @starryforestbks
📣Marketer @ivpkids
🏰 Headmistress Abominable Academy of Brutish Beasts
Ms. A @msa3rd.bsky.social 3rd grade teacher in a Title I school. #clearthelist
Classroom wish list - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/8W5GVA9DKPAQ?ref_=wl_share
Patricia Brown @patbrownbooks.bsky.social Retired Bilingual ESL teacher. Writer. Poems in @TheDirigible & Bards anthologies. #Kidlit #PictureBooks #SCBWI #12x12 #50PreciousWords 2024 & 2026 Winner. 📚