Danny Schnitzlein @dschnitz.bsky.social Award-winning Children's Author of:
The Monster Who Ate My Peas
The Monster Who Did My Math
Trick or Treat on Monster Street
Gnu and Shrew (an NSTA Best STEM Book)
Fan of art, science, jazz, dogs, movies, books, kindness and democracy. Resist fascism!
Angela Montoya @angelamontoya.bsky.social I write books. Sinner’s Isle and A Cruel Thirst are out now.
I cohost a writerly podcast: Of the Publishing Persuasion.
My current obsession are period C-Dramas. Have any recs for me?
Naomi Milliner @naomimilliner.bsky.social Grateful for family, friends, readers, and books, including my own: SUPER JAKE & THE KING OF CHAOS, ON ALL OTHER NIGHTS, and THE TROUBLE WITH SECRETS (coming in April 2025!). I enjoy mentoring children and adults, and connecting with other writers.
L’chaim! Jews Against the Death Penalty @jews4abolition.bsky.social “Death is not the answer.” - Elie Wiesel
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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social Author, poet, teacher. A PLACE FOR RAIN (Norton Young Readers), LEAFY LANDMARKS (Sleeping Bear Press); poetry ideas for educators: http://poetryboost.com; repped by @ljamstutz.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social www.michelleschaub.com
Holly Beverly @hollybeverly.bsky.social #kidlit author #middlegrade #SCBWI #VCFA #childrensbooks #writingcommunity #writersfollowwriters She/her. https://linktr.ee/HollyMBeverly
D. L. Finn @dlfinnauthor.bsky.social Multi-genre author: paranormal, mystery romance, fantasy, historical fiction, poetry, & MG children. Blogger, photographer & reader. Loves nature & animals. Embrace your inner child! No unsolicited DMs please :)
J.R. Bale @jrbale.bsky.social Author, Father, Professor, MBA, Photographer, Concerned Human in NJ.
I support fellow writers.
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Rosalind Barden author @rosalindbarden.bsky.social Author of mystery, horror, and more with a sense of humor.
https://rosalindbarden.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/ 
Anne Brooks @annebrooksauthor.bsky.social Bestselling author of A LOST WOMAN; writer of #thrillers ALSO an #acquistionseditor #nonfiction @ Morgan James Publishing. Mother of 2 boys, wife, and freelance book coach 📚 DM to learn more!
Lyndsey is ✨agented✨ @lyndseyreevewrites.bsky.social Writer of eerie adventures. Reluctant landlubber. 🏴☠️
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Write Hive ‘25
Lit Kids Magazine @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social An online literary magazine for kids who love to read, by kids who love to create. ✨ *Submissions open for Issue 12: Fantasy through 11/7!*
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Chris Garcia-Halenar @chrisgarhal.bsky.social Gay dad to 13 and 8 yo
PB/MG Author
#SCBWI
#12x12PB
#InkedVoices
Represented by @JoyceKay.bsky.social
The Seymour Agency
Deborah Lakritz @deblak1.bsky.social Author of Sydney Taylor Notable award-winning middle grade novel, THINGS THAT SHIMMER, plus PBs and YAs. Midwestern. I travel for Bruuuuce.
Carol Mahoney @caroltheteacher.bsky.social Children’s librarian and head of libraries @ the Key School in Annapolis, MD
Lynn Katz @lynnkatzauthor.bsky.social Author, educator, grandmother, lover of kidlit
Susan Drew @susandrewwrites.com Kid Lit Writer. Author of Sadie Does Not Like Sorries.
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Lee Ballard @leeballardbooks.bsky.social Novice Writer of Chapter Book Series, Experienced Grandmother, Almost Graduate of SNHU, Gladly Retired, Shivering Chicago Resident, Extreme Novice Website Developer (mine only), Longtime lover of life!
www.LeeBallardBooks.com
Tin Head 77 @memeaddict.bsky.social Insane Bluesky posts
Ann Page @annpage10.bsky.social PB & MG writer| NAPPA award| HM #PBParty2023/24| #MNSCBWI| Math Education Consultant| Lake Lover| Happily married stepmom| She/her | No DMs
https://www.AnnPageAuthor.com
The Independent Author Network @ianauthornetwork.bsky.social Welcome to the Independent Author Network at Bluesky. Promoting and Supporting Indie Authors since 2010. Our Book of the Year Awards program features $6,000 in cash prizes. #IAN1
Steven B. Epstein @stevenbauthor.bsky.social Author of bestselling true crime books Deadly Heist, Murder on Birchleaf Drive, Evil at Lake Seminole, and Extreme Punishment StevenBEpstein.com #truecrime
Michael Kaufman @kaufmanwrites.bsky.social Writer--mysteries, YA and non-fiction. Worked in 50 countries engaging men to support women's rights & positively transform men's lives. Latest: "The Male Ally Handbook" & "Moon Storm Rising" (K Quinn) & "The Last Resort" both with climate change themes
Cathy Carr @cathycarrwrites.bsky.social Author 365 DAYS TO ALASKA (2021) and LOST KITES AND OTHER TREASURES (2024), published by Abrams/Amulet. Rep. Rachel Orr, Prospect Agency. To quote Toni Morrison, "You are your best thing." You can find me at www.cathycarrwrites.com. 
Kanini @kaninikidlit.bsky.social Children's book writer 👩🏾💻📚🖋️ #Kidlit #SCBWI #PB
🪁 KaniniKidLit.com
📸 IG @kaninikidlit 📘 @kz.rodneyphillips
Rep by Lisa Amstutz at Storm Literary @ljamstutz.bsky.social 
Marjory Ruderman @marjowhee.bsky.social Writer of kidlit & humor & other stuff.
Differently wired cheerful curmudgeon.
she/her
Rep: Kathryn Green Literary Agency
marjoryruderman.com
@wordpamela.bsky.social @wordpamela.bsky.social Alumni of @HarperCollins Children's Author Academy March 4, 2021
Member of @SCBWI British Isles
Middle Grade Writer
Sarah Kernochan @sarahkernochan.bsky.social Two-time Oscar winning filmmaker, screenwriter of 7 films, author of #reincarnation thriller Jane Was Here & #paranormal memoir blog http://sarahkernochan.blogspot.com. Currently collaborating on Broadway musical #NancyDrew. Website sarahkernochan.com
Melanie Conklin @melanieconklin.bsky.social Creative Living ✨
Writing coach @thenovelry
Author • Designer • HOH
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Susannah Lloyd @susannahlloyd.bsky.social Children's author of mid-grade fiction & picture books. Badgers Are Go, Who Ate Steve, Here Be Giants, Oh Monty, Here Be Dragons, This Book Can Read Your Mind & The Terribly Friendly Fox. Represented by the Catchpole Agency. www.susannahlloyd.com
Katryn Bury @katrynwrites.bsky.social Award winning author and also the one who brings up serial killers at your party. 💀🖤 (she/her) BLM 🏳️🌈
Sofiya Pasternack @sofipasternack.bsky.social award-almosting author of mg fantasy books that got pirated by tech parasites. sad-person doctor. excited owner of a modest wood chipper. she/her
@pablo20942.bsky.social @pablo20942.bsky.social An Americano with a shot of Espresso. Happily married to a Vet. Grandfather of Four. Gay. 🏳️🌈🦋. Love is Love❤️ Little blue dot in big ass Texas. 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 World traveler. #ProChoice #Resistance #EndGunViolence. #BlueCrew
FVCK Trump. ☺️
Benjamin Boche, PhD @benjaminboche.bsky.social Associate Professor of Education at Valparaiso University. Kidlit enthusiast. Always looking to learn and grow.
Angela Wooldridge @angw.bsky.social Writer of short stories and MG
#GoldenEggAcademy
Terri Farley @terrifarley.bsky.social Writer, recovering teacher, advocates for the wild, love selkies, dogs, cats, brainy outsiders.
PHANTOM STALLION books w Simon & Schuster ORDER here http://bit.ly/3BoMfnd Check out my new website TerriFarley.com
Nikki Grimes @poetnikki.bsky.social Poet, novelist, general word-nerd, gardener, photographer, foodie, film lover. My favorite people on the planet are children, which is why I write for them. Oh! And I'm a freak for roses, watercolor, and collage. Author of Ordinary Hazards, a memoir.
Melissa Ruth Rotert -Order THE RIDDERS SERIES! @melruthwrites.bsky.social Kidlit Author (she/her),
THE RIDDERS SERIES order now!
EIC @EpistemicLit & @Nimblewitlit
Repped by T.S. Ferguson
https://linktr.ee/irmelsa
Oxford Comma #Dis #ND #Pan
Jonathon Cain - Middle Grade Author and Illustrator @jonathoncain.bsky.social He/Him. I write and illustrate middle grade fantasy novels. Love musical theater. Animation. Illustration.
Patchree Jones is officially published 🎉 @patchreejones.bsky.social Thai-American Author of MG fantasy #SKYLIGHT & #HIMMAPAN CB w/ SORRA Books |#MGMiracles |#LitKidsMag Mentor | #MixedUpFiles Writer |#WriteHive24 |#AAPI| #2024debut | patchreejones.com
pamelakramer.com @pamelakramer.com Avid reader & book reviewer, animal rescue, native gardener. Retired lawyer & teacher. Reviews books at Pamelakramer.com & Bookreporter. Loves to share great books, find a perfect home for homeless dogs/ cats. I believe in democracy. 
René Miguel @remiladoa.bsky.social [he/they/él] Boricua 🇵🇷🏳️🌈♋️. Assistant Professor English Studies CSU Fresno | Children’s and YA Lit Scholar. Nerd. Writer. Bookworm. Nintenboy. Board Games. Foodie. Record collector.
🗣️ Español & English.
Betsy Uhrig @betsyuhrig.bsky.social Author of mild-mannered middle-grade books, including MIND OVER MONSTERS (McElderry/S&S). Agent: Joan Paquette. BetsyUhrig.com
@mjwilen.bsky.social @mjwilen.bsky.social 
Caroline Gilman @carolinegwrites.bsky.social MG Writer, Adoptee, Business Owner, Toddler Mom, @MiddleGradeHub co-founder www.carolinegilman.com
Siana LaForest @sianalaforest.bsky.social MG and adult fiction writer, high school bio teacher. Rep: Sara Megibow.
Emanuel Wiemans @emanuelwiemans.bsky.social #Author/#Illustrator, #Animator, #characterdesigner and #musician. Based in Haarlem, The Netherlands. Www.emanuelwiemans.com
Proud dad and owner of illustrative label www.bonjourtatin.com
Rep’d by @ksonnack.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
Emanuel picturebook illustrator @kidlitillustrator.bsky.social ✏️I am a dutch writer/ illustrator of #picturebooks. And more #kidlit #illustration 📚Published 46 titles since 2016. Rep @ksonnack.bsky.social
Website: www.emanuelwiemans.com
Other sometimes non pbrelated stuff on @emanuelwiemans.bsky.social
S i l v e r M i l a g r o @silvermilagro17.bsky.social Children's author obsessed w/lifeforce of a good seed, literally and metaphorically. Repped by Curtis Brown, Ltd.
Kristin | Detailed Draft @detaileddraft.bsky.social Editor and writer. Résumé specialist (CPRW). Book award judge. Dog hugger. Science fiction, kidlit, and anything else with themes of possibility. she/her
#SCBWI #ACES #EFA #IBPA
detaileddraft.com
Adam Jarvis 🇨🇦 @nemacocy.bsky.social Father, Author, Teacher. Find me at https://adamjarvisauthor.com
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
Chris Houck Nihart @chrishoucknihart.bsky.social writer | middle-grade fiction | history lover | book hoarder #amquerying #amwriting #kidlit #middlegrade
@davidcirone.bsky.social @davidcirone.bsky.social Fourth grade teacher, middle grade author represented by Terrie Wolf at AKA Literary
Lina Chopra Haldar, PhD @linahaldar.bsky.social Kid Lit Author | Math Enthusiast | Education Consultant | Ice Cream Lover | 12x12 and SCBWI Member | Rep’d by Saba Sulaiman, Talcott Notch Literary Services
Author of DEAR MATH, WE’RE NOT FRIENDS (Beaming Books 2026)
www.linahaldar.com
Drew Michaels Writes still hates Fascists 👊 @dmichaelswrites.bsky.social 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ALLY | Gen-X | Author of SFF, rom-coms, and poetry | Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional | #divorced | Northern AZ | Former New Englander | Used to be a chemist 🧪 | he/him | #author | #writer | #Romancelandia
Rae Knightly - MG/YA Sci-Fi Author @raeknightly.bsky.social 📚 Amazon international bestselling #author of the BEN ARCHER series | KNOWLEDGE SEEKER | EXOSTAR | FREE novella 👉 raeknightly.com 🇨🇦 #mecfs #mglit #kidlit #yalit
Author James Fuller @authorjfuller.bsky.social Best Selling multi-genre author.
Cemetery Caretaker, and fitness guy on the side.
One day, I'll write the story you'll all remember me for.
Find my books here and everywhere else books are sold:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/James-Fuller/author/B006TNSNSS
Candice Godfrey @candicegodfrey.bsky.social Elementary School librarian, SCASL Advocacy Chair, SCASL Children’s Book Committee Vice Chair, Literacy Advocate, Parent, 2025-2026 TOY, Gifted teacher - #BookPosse member Chiari Malformation Warrior 💜
#BookPosse Starter Kit: https://go.bsky.app/U4uscrm
Author M. I. Verras @miverr.bsky.social Renowned author, singer, pianist, music composer.
If not me, then no one else. Soon, you will know my name.
THE HIDDEN FACE is the metaphysical mystery book that STUNNED even people who didn't like reading! Get it here:
https://a.co/d/4lRdJee
Eric Woods @ericwoodsauthor.bsky.social Independent horror author, actor, public speaker, and dog lover. Napping is a side gig.
ericwoodsauthor.com
Trevor S Chittick | Writer @trevorchittick.bsky.social Author📚 | Screenwriter🎞️ | Tennis player🎾 | Canadian 🇨🇦 | INFJ
My books are available at online bookstores everywhere.
www.tscbooks.ca
Miranda Leiggi | Author @mirandaleiggi.bsky.social She/her. Author, artist, nerd. Theater director. MFA in Creative Writing. Recovering Goth. SFF/Horror.
Rep: Paula Weiman @ ASH Literary
Will always talk Phillies or DnD
Reed @reedandwritekids.bsky.social Kidlit writer | CANSCAIP | 2023 kidlitVibes Winner | 2023 50 precious words Honorable Mention | 2021 Susanne Hill Halloweenie PB Writing Contest finalist| 2021 BirthdayBirthday PB Writing Contest Honourable Mention| I am querying
Shrouk @shroukqataa.bsky.social A struggling girl, I work as a graphic designer, I fight for the origin of safety.
Donate via PayPal or IBAN
WhatsApp 970598058909+
Shawn Proctor #middlegradeauthor #author @shawnproctor.bsky.social Middle Grade author. MGNarwhals! WriteMentor 2021. Rosemont MFA. WYRM's Gauntlet Champ. Library fan.
Gabriella Buba - Preorder Daughters of Flood and Fury @gabriellabuba.bsky.social SAINTS OF STORM AND SORROW out now! DAUGHTERS OF FLOOD AND FURY- July 2025
Author and chemical engineer keeping things riding the explosive limit. I write anti-colonial filipino epic fantasy 🇵🇭🇨🇿🇺🇲🏳️🌈
Alexandra Vivelo, Kidlit Author @alexandravivelo.bsky.social Writer, hiker, animal lover. "Doctor of Decay," a.k.a. Ph.D. in fungal biology. BEAT THE HEAT coming 2027 from Orca Books! Repped by Lauren Bieker of FinePrint Literary.
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
Scott Wolf -- Kidlit author @scottwolfwriter.bsky.social Writer of #picturebooks and #MG for kids. Seeking representation. Member of #SCBWI and Storyteller Academy. 2023 Kids' Choice Kidlit Writing Contest Finalist. Proud father/supporter of a nonbinary child and a child with cerebral palsy.
Becca McMurdie @beccamcmurdiebooks.bsky.social ☀️Author
☀️BUILDING A BEAK (Page Street, 2024)
☀️JUST A SHELL…OR IS IT? (Abrams, 2026)
☀️JUST A PUDDLE…OR IS IT? (Abrams, 2027)
☀️Rep: Joyce Sweeney www.beccamcmurdie.com
L.Kharkiv @lyudmylahoffman.bsky.social Writer. Artist. Possibly a witch. Crafting a fantasy rooted in Ukrainian folklore, sharing publishing journey rage and celebratory fireworks. Wrangling one cat. Follow at your own peril.
Ukraine keeps my heart.
Tanya Konerman, Kidlit Author 📚 @tanyakonerman.bsky.social PB/MG; Nature/Verse/Prose
Agent: Mona Kanin
'28 OTIS: THE KING OF KATMAI 🐻🌊👑
‘25 MUD TO THE RESCUE! 🐘🦩🦫 🐢
‘24 HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA 👻
SCBWI; WFH | hiker 🥾 | veggie 🌽|
bird&bear lover 🐤🐻 | nature 📷 | 💙
www.tanyakonerman.com
C. Jeffery Evans @cjevans.bsky.social Former economist and land use planner. Screenwriter and author with some love on the contest circuit. Husband, father, grandfather, crip rights activist. Big-P progressive.
Ragers and rude posters will be blocked.
Bri Lawyer @brilawyer.bsky.social Picture book author repped by Jen Newens 📚
Debut PB, TRICERACHOPS, coming fall 2028!
Poems in Dirigible Balloon, Little Thoughts Press, & The Toy magazines
PBAA critique coach
Peak Team Critiques
Lisa Tolin @lisatolin.bsky.social Editorial Director @ PEN America (formerly Today Show, NBC News, AP) and I write for kids. HOW TO BE A ROCK STAR (2022) CAN YOU IMAGINE? (Atheneum, 2025). #12x12
Becky Shillington @beckyshillington.bsky.social I'm a children's writer, twin mom, former teacher, poetry lover, and Co-ARA of SCBWI Carolinas. 
Lee Murray @leemurraywriter.bsky.social ONZM. USA Today bestselling author, 5-time Bram Stoker Award winner, Shirley Jackson, and New Zealand Prime Minister's Award winner. Monster lover from Aotearoa. Represented by Becky LeJeune at Bond Literary.
Ronni Diamondstein @ronnidiamondstein.bsky.social Children's Book Author/journalist/photographer/ library media specialist. JACKIE AND THE BOOKS SHE LOVED.Maggie Mae Pup Reporter #SCBWI #12X12 #ALA #ALSC #ALSC https://ronnidiamondstein.com
Kiley Autumn @heykileya.bsky.social Kidlit writer | Youth Services Librarian | she/her | Instagram: heykileya
Rep'd by Analía Cabello at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
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
Melissa Taylor @imaginationsoup.bsky.social Writer, communications/marketing consultant, fmr teacher & teacher trainer, author. M.Ed. TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION (4/2026), https://melissataylor.net https://imaginationsoup.net
Julie Mata @juliemata.bsky.social MG author—KATE WALDEN DIRECTS: NIGHT OF THE ZOMBIE CHICKENS and KATE WALDEN DIRECTS: BRIDE OF SLUG MAN (Disney Hyperion). Movie director wannabe; ping-pong ninja; SCBWI. #kidlit
Steve Griffiths @writersteve.bsky.social Writer, editor, lover, eejit.
Freelance Editor at EARLY MORNING EDITS.
Kerry P (Author & Editor) @kerrypwrites.bsky.social 💻 Editor. CIEP professional member.
💞 Author of contemporary romance and romcoms with heart, heat & HEA.
💜 WIP: Hearts Adrift.
🧠 Neurodivergent.
David W. Sherwood @kalendeck.bsky.social Writer, author, photographer.
11,000+ #midjourney images and prompts on Pinterest. Categorized in 70 sections. You get the picture.
https://pin.it/r8ECcIrdm
Eliza Laidlaw @elizalaidlaw.bsky.social Middle grade #kidlit author, neurodivergent counselor, bird nerd, side gig as museum taxidermist
Rep: Katie Grimm @ Curtis Brown
Matt Szabo @mjszabo.bsky.social Daily Pilot reporter. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo graduate.
The new moon rode high in the crown of the metropolis.
Jay Davison @jaydauthor.bsky.social Northern Irish author, husband, dad.
'The Knight Thief' (2nd Place, Faber Action! Prize) - coming in 2027 with
@FaberChildrens
Tina Moricz @mrsmoricz.bsky.social 4th Grade Jedi Teacher
Lover of Math, Books, and Dogs
Disney Dreamer & former Cast Member
Allergic to Everything
The Book Faire | A Children's Literature Podcast @bookfairepod.bsky.social The Book Fiare: Children's Literature for Grownups looks at contemporary literature for young audiences, the freedom to read, and interviews with YA and Middle Grade authors.
https://open.spotify.com/show/4yh3qiSM0aE3e9vcP1GsT2?si=541dbda8c7e94aca
Maria Linn @marial1nn.bsky.social I write silly/scary MG books, make silly/scary collages, and, silly/scariest of all, analyze data for a living