Indie Aut. Stuart Miller (ASM) 📖✍️🤓 Writing book #3 @stuartmiller1.bsky.social 🧠 #MentalIllness🧩Neurodivergent #Autism
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Brad Meltzer @bradmeltzer.com Fight hate. Read books. I believe ordinary people change the world — and in the power of stories. Will this account make you a better person? Obviously.
sherlyn is seeking rep 🖤 @sherlynsvault.bsky.social mexican-american author 🖋️ || freelance editor 💻 || poet 📜 || coffee addict ☕️ || seeking literary rep 🕰️ || embracing the chaos of words 📖
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Maggie @mc-acme.bsky.social ✈️ Traveler | Coffee lover | Sunset chaser
Collecting memories, not things ☕
Daniele Arndt @danielearndt1.bsky.social PB author rep'd by Jen Newens, Debut PIG AND SKUNK with Disney Hyperion ‘27 (sequel’28). Friend of Jesus.
AnneWritesKidlit @anneruggirello.bsky.social Picture book writer 📚 Bluesky newbie
Watercolor dabbler 🎨 Lover of apple crisp
#KidLit #picturebooks #SCBWI #amwriting
Jelena Katrina @legalwanderer.com If you're ready to grow on Bluesky, I will show you what actually matters so you stop wasting time and energy.
I blend deep tech insight with human psychology.
Ask me for tailored guidance.
I also write travel stories that stay with you.
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
#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social Hosts of #KidlitZombieWeek 2026, @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social @monicafreewoman.bsky.social @janmilusich.bsky.social @drenderturmaud.bsky.social @kcstrocchia.bsky.social
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/kidlit-zombie-week/
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
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. 
Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social Children’s poet & writer • Speaker • Mom of 7
Kidlit Honors: Ann Whitford Paul Awards 2024 & #PBParty 2025
Writes lyrical/quirky PB & speculative upper MG/YA
SCBWI East PA | M.Ed Curriculum & Instruction | kcstrocchia.com
1 of 6 hosts: #KidlitZombieWeek
Laura Roettiger @ljrwritenow.bsky.social KidLit Author, Photographer, Educator
2 trad pub #PB #STEM + #Kindness
Here to connect with #Teachers, #Librarians, #Kidlit #Edusky
https://lauraroettigerbooks.com/
@picturebookgold.bsky.social 🚫DM
#HaikuSaturday #WordlessWednesday
Emma Walton Hamilton @emmawaltonhamilton.bsky.social Award-Winning Author, Independent Editor, Producer, Educator, Audiobook Narrator.
Co-Founder of Picture Book Summit (@picturebooksummit.bsky.social) and The Complete Picture Book Submissions System (@pbsubmissions.bsky.social)
EmmaWaltonHamilton.com
The Storytellers Foundation | The Storyteller's Shelf Podcast @tstorypodcast.bsky.social https://thestorytellersshelfpodcast.com 📚 Kidlit experts. 📖 We demystify publishing! | 🥇 Top 100 & Spotify Award-Winning Podcast | Home of The Big Bang Notable Book List & The Storytellers Summit Series | summit.getstoryrise.com
A.E.Schwarz @aeschwarz.bsky.social Mystery author. Middle grade and YA fantasy author/writer. Dreamer. Reader. Wife. Mom. Animal Lover. Avid Traveler. Gamer. Gardener.
https://www.annschwarz.com/
rowanprosepublishing.com/annschwarz
https://linktr.ee/aeschwarz
Yvette M Calleiro @yvettemcalleiro.bsky.social I am an award-winning author of young adult and paranormal stories and a poet. I am also a middle school reading teacher. To learn more about my books, visit me at http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com. #RRBC lifetime member #RWISA #author #poet 
Write4Eddie @write4eddie.bsky.social Scurrying through the mire of existence. #AmQuerying a novel about a trip through the lives of ancestors.
NYC! 🏙️
Follow me at Medium.com/@edwardrstapleton
Author Craig Read @craigread.bsky.social Dwayne And The Dinosaur Dilemma now available, either from myself paperback £10 each, or Hardback £15 each, or Amazon at £15 & £25
Faith Gluskin @authorfaithgluskin.bsky.social #PICTURE BOOK Writer/#Teacher/#amquerying/Author of Gorillas’ Night Out (Indigo River Publishing/2019) and Matzah Means So Many Things (Yorkshire Publishing/2022). Member of #SCBWI
DearEditorDotCom @deareditordotcom.bsky.social Deborah Halverson—“The Editor”—posts writing tips, inspirations, news, & alerts when she answers new questions from writers on DearEditor.com
Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social Blog about kids books? You bet (A Fuse #8 Production). Library degree? You know it. Books for kids? Seven. Books for adults about kidlit? Two. Podcasts about kids books? One (Fuse 8 n’ Kate). Having fun! https://afuse8production.slj.com
Maria Marshall @mmarshallauthor.bsky.social Children's writer, book blogger (The Picture Book Buzz), poet, editor, bird watcher, photographer, nature lover ... #SCBWI #12x12 #Cybils Judge
linktr.ee/MariaMarshall_
Gina Perry @ginaperry.bsky.social Picture Book Author Illustrator, THE KING OF BOOKS Feiwel & Friends, SNOW DAY WITH DADDY '28 Christy Ottaviano Books / Creator of #KidLitArtPostcard / Rep’d by Sean McCarthy www.ginaperry.com
Gabriela St. Luke 📚🤍 @gabriela-stluke.bsky.social Mom of two toddler monsters 💙💙
Teacher 💙💙 Philippians 4:13
2026 WriteHive Mentee 🐝
rep: @maraalyse.bsky.social at Azantian
Jerry Smith, writer, motorcyclist, Sophie's dad. @jerrysmith6559.bsky.social Freelance writer/editor, motorcyclist, motojournalist, dogfather, optipessimist. jerrysmithauthor.com
Hanna R. Neier @hannaneier.bsky.social Author of WHEN YOU WRITE BACK (Feiwel & Friends, 3/9/27) | Freelance Writer and Editor | Words in Lilith Magazine, POPSUGAR, Kveller etc | Rep'd by @lecrockett.bsky.social at @triadaus.bsky.social
www.hannaneier.com
Maria is Writing @mariakidlit.bsky.social #Kidlit PB/MG writer and enthusiast
Parent
Bunny person
#Scbwi
Nature
Foodie
Lynne Kelly @lynne-kelly-42.bsky.social Science writer on memory, Indigenous knowledges, archaeology, music, art, neurodiversity, education. PhD LaTrobe Uni. Books include 'The Memory Code', 'Memory Craft', 'Songlines', 'The Knowledge Gene'. Member Order of Aus.
https://www.lynnekelly.com.au
Amy Redhead @dr-red-84.bsky.social Lecturer in Sociology & Social Policy ~ University of Leeds
Research interests include: disability studies, disability rights, disability representation, disability culture, participatory research
AmyKolbTucker @amykolbtucker.bsky.social Area Director for Special Olympics in rural CA. Interested in Alzheimer’s research (esp for persons with Down Syndrome). Please, DO NOT DM me unless we are professionally or personally connected.
Sandra Wickham @sandrawickham.bsky.social Author, Mom to son with Down syndrome, Special Olympics coach, Health Guru, Crafting Aficionado, Ninja-in-Training
Ebony Elizabeth Thomas @ebonyteach.blacksky.app I wrote #TheDarkFantastic. Aspiring YA fantasy author; newbie YouTuber. Professor and grad program chair; Auntie PhD. 🔺1913, OES⭐️, Rattler🧡🐍, Wolverine💛💙. Detroit vs Everybody. Linktree: Ebonyteach.
Kathleen Jennings @tanaudel.bsky.social Writer, illustrator.
Australia.
Rep: Shena Wolf.
linktr.ee/tanaudel
@girlfleeshouse.bsky.social & @improbablemaps.bsky.social
#artthoughts #storynotes
patreon.com/tanaudel
Prints: tanaudel.redbubble.com
Fabric: www.spoonflower.com/profiles/tanaudel
Stacy Whitman @stacylwhitman.bsky.social Owner of @curiouscatbookshop.bsky.social, founder and editor-at-large of Tu Books, editor, cat person, K-dramas, and more. Opinions my own. curiouscatbookshop.com
John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social Librarian. NYT Bestselling Author. | LOUDER THAN HUNGER, RUTHIE ROSE’S BIG IDEA, THE GIFT OF STORY, THIS IS A SCHOOL, THIS IS A STORY | Agent: Molly O'Neill
Cheryl Rainfield @cherylrainfield.bsky.social I write the books I needed & couldn't find. Award-winning YA author of SCARS, STAINED, HUNTED, VISIONS. Cult torture survivor, neurodivergent, mental health. Repped by Jennifer Wills. They/them 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🇨🇦 https://beacons.ai/cherylrainfield
Penny Tangey @pennytangey.bsky.social Writer for young people, sometimes librarian. Mention the climate crisis and criticise fossil fuel sponsorships whenever I possible can.
Donalyn Miller @donalynbooks.bsky.social I’m a TX teacher and author of books about engaging young people with reading. Co-founder #nerdybookclub. Founder #bookaday. Regular posts at donalynmiller.substack.com
sharyn november @sn0vember.bsky.social Alien anthropologist, smoker, disorganizer, enthusiast, poet, baker, children's/YA book editor. A tough room.
School Librarian @tiffreads.bsky.social School librarian and mom running on iced coffee and audiobooks. 17-at-heart. She/her.
Deborah Underwood @underwoodwriter.bsky.social Writer of picture books and kisser of cats. DeborahUnderwoodBooks.com
Danielle Binks @daniellebinks.bsky.social Author • Literary Agent • Creative Writing Teacher • https://linktr.ee/DanielleBinks
Cynthia Levinson @cylev.bsky.social Kidlit author/presenter specializing in nonfiction and social justice--and now STEM! See more at cynthialevinson.com. Contact me at clevinson@austin.rr.com. Rep’d by EMLA.
Arthur Slade @arthurslade.bsky.social Arthur Slade was raised in the Cypress Hills of southwest Saskatchewan, Canada (on a ranch). He wasn't raised by wolves. It was elves. And one grumpy dwarf. He is the author of over thirty novels for kids, adults and aliens.
David Fickling Books @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social ✨Where good stories begin...
📚We're an independent publisher of superb books for readers of all ages. Join the adventure here!
Books for Keeps, the children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social Launched in 1980, we review hundreds of new children’s 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
Dr. Gascoyne 🇨🇦 @debbieg.bsky.social Retired English prof, continuing independent scholar of children's fantasy, particularly interested in intertextuality and the sublime. Photographer, dog lover, gardener, and nerdy nerd nerd. I review for Strange Horizons.
Julie Ditrich @julieditrich.bsky.social Writer & visual storyteller
Working across comics and fiction
Interested in imagination, empathy, nature & meaning
https://www.julieditrich.com
Kelly Gardiner @kmjgardiner.bsky.social I write, teach writing, and lead writing retreats. My latest novel, Miss Caroline Bingley, Private Detective, co- written with Sharmini Kumar, is out now (HarperCollins).
Nicole Hayes @nicolehayes.bsky.social PhD. YA author (Penguin Random) jnr fiction (Hardie Grant) non-fiction (Black Inc / The Guardian). Podcaster with The Outer Sanctum / The Writers' Retreat. Living on Wurundjeri land with 2 humans & 1 dog. She/her. https://linktr.ee/nicolehayes
James Foley @jamesfoleybooks.bsky.social Kid’s author/illustrator from Walyalup / Freo, Western Australia.
Bigfoot vs Yeti, Happy Barry Capybara, Secret Agent Mole, Brobot, Gastronauts, Stellarphant
www.jamesfoley.com.au
T.M. Clark @tmclark.com.au I am a Zimbabwean-born author who writes stories that blend diverse cultures and wildlife. I am passionate about nurturing writers, building libraries in Papua New Guinea, and inspiring readers through my love for storytelling.
Author Freeman Ng @authorfreeman.bsky.social Author of BRIDGE ACROSS THE SKY, a YA verse novel about the Chinese immigration experience through Angel Island, as well as @trumpbert.bsky.social and @haikudiem.bsky.social.
www.AngelIslandNovel.com
www.PandemicPB.com
www.AuthorFreeman.com
Nina Kenwood @ninakenwood.bsky.social Author of The Wedding Forecast, It Sounded Better In My Head and Unnecessary Drama.
Mary K @maryloveswords.bsky.social *jazz hands* MaryKuehner.com Early lit librarian. Storytime pro. PB author seeking representation. Proudly neurodivergent (OCD/ADHD). “She reads a lot of shouty books.” - that one kid at Storytime. She/her.
Kate Constable @kateconstable.bsky.social Writer, reader, drinker of tea
Ana Siqueira @asiqueira.bsky.social teacher, author, abuela and vovó. Kids are my life. 🇧🇷🇨🇺🇺🇸🍮
Kaz Cooke @kazcooke.bsky.social Authoress kazcooke.com.au
New book, Spooky Ladies out Oct 27! Also: Up The Duff; Girl Stuffs 8-12 & 13+; Ada; You’re Doing It Wrong: a History of Bad & Bonkers Advice to Women; ‘It’s The Menopause’. Further palaver as it comes to hand.
Michael Rosen @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social Writer, performer, broadcaster, university professor
Website: www.michaelrosen.co.uk
YouTube Channel: 'Kids' Poems and Stories with Michael Rosen'
Radio show: BBC Radio 4 'Word of Mouth'
Goldsmiths University of London, Prof Children's Lit., teaching MA
Ellen Hopkins @ellenhopkins.bsky.social NY Times bestselling, often banned author. MARRIED feminist. Mom. Grandma. German shepherd lover. Joy seeker midst the chaos. Staunch ally. Democracy defender. Fighting for our kids' future. Not here to be sold anything. #blueresister 
Laura Miller @lauramille.bsky.social Books and culture columnist for Slate
SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social Author of the Varjak Paw books, Phoenix and TYGER! I also write about children's books & all things connected - libraries, literacy & reading for pleasure.
http://www.sfsaid.com/
Frances Hardinge @franceshardinge.bsky.social Writer of downright odd children's/YA books. Hobbies include travelling, dressing in period costume and scuba diving. Addicted to volcanoes and trying new things.
Shannon Hale @shannonhale.bsky.social Bestselling author of 50+ books. PRINCESS ACADEMY, AUSTENLAND, PRINCESS IN BLACK, REAL FRIENDS, DREAM ON, ITTY BITTY KITTY-CORN. Mom of 4 awesome young adults. she/her. Curiosity and compassion. www.shannonhale.com
Jodi Picoult @jodipicoult.bsky.social Author/Mom/Wonder Woman/Queen of the North
She/her/hers
Judith Ridge @msmisrule.bsky.social Writer, editor, reader, neglectful gardener, cat-wrangler. Children’s/YA lit. PhD student: Australian children’s fantasy. New RGPer. She/her. Politics tragic. Lives on unceded First Nations land, lutruwita (Tasmania). https://linktr.ee/msmisrule
Patty Wurster @pattywurster.bsky.social Illustrator • Writer • Regional Advisor #SCBWI New York West/Central Upstate • MFA Indiana U
#kidlit #kidlitart
www.pattywursterstudio.com
Supernova Momma @supernovaparenting.org Disability Advocate, Certified Positive Discipline Educator, Founder of Supernova Parenting
Half the DSM-5, but AuDHD will do.
Hello@supernovaparenting.org
Down Syndrome Medical Interest Group UK & Ireland @dsmig.bsky.social We are a network of doctors whose aim is to ensure equitable provision of medical care for all people with Down syndrome in the UK and Republic of Ireland
dsmig.org.uk
Barrier-Free @barrierfreemd.bsky.social A non-profit committed to making inclusion cool. ✨ Follow along for radicalized inclusion tips, insights, and stories.
Inclusion Chick @inclusionchick.bsky.social Interested in
💖 #WomensRights
💜 #Children
📚 #Education
🩵 #Inclusion
💚 #Disabilities
🚲 #Bicycles
🦋 #Accessibility
💙 #Democracy
❤️ #Freedom
Heather B Forsyth @weed-in-a-pond.bsky.social Parent/ Caregiver of adult with disabilities. Fierce protector of human rights for everyone. Stage 3 Inflammatory Breast Cancer survivor.
@nwnphoto.bsky.social @nwnphoto.bsky.social Photographers with diversity, especially with intellectual disabilities. Working for a Inclusion. Empowerment, Visibility and Unity
Harold Underdown @hunderdown.bsky.social I'm a children's book editor, teacher and workshop presenter, owner of The Purple Crayon website -- www.underdown.org --and part of Kid's Book Revisions Plus: @kbrplus.bsky.social.
I post about #kidlit and other things.
Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social Picture book author/illustrator, painter, ukulele-player, nature-loving artsy gal • Newest book: If I Could Draw... by DC Canada Educational Publishing
Seeking commissions
https://patriciastorms.com
Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social 🇨🇦 🇸🇬 Illustrator, author (The Pink Pajamas, S&S 2025) | Rep: Tracy Marchini | Co-host @kidlitart.bsky.social chat | 🚫AI/NFT
🎨 CharleneChua.com
🖼️ Links - charlenechua.com/links
✏️ Alt account @sygnin.com
Write Query Hook @writequeryhook.bsky.social Find the right agents. Fast. Purpose driven tools to help writers out of the query trenches and onto agent client lists. Your agent is calling - try it free: www.writequeryhook.com/
Alberto @albertoww.bsky.social I am someone who enjoys every little bit of life with joy in my heart .
Liverpool Fan. YNWA
Spread love
❌ Hate
❌ Racism
Dr. Laura Robu @drlaurarobu.bsky.social 🧠 Psychologist + Tarot as a psychological tool
🎙️ Host of Tarot Psych | Oracle Deck Creator
🌎 1st Gen Immigrant
🔗 Free tools & episodes below
https://linktr.ee/dr_laurarobu
日本語を勉強しています。
@bettebergeron.bsky.social @bettebergeron.bsky.social 
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 💫
Abbie James @abbiewjames.bsky.social #Kidlit Writer: PB, MG, YA. #SCBWI. Poetry.
Youth Services at a Public Library. Licensed Behavior Specialist.
Wife & Mom. Gardener/Hiker/Birder. Environmentalist. No AI. She/her
abbiewernerjames.com
Katherine Applegate @kaaauthor.bsky.social I write books, like the "ONE & ONLY" series, WISHTREE, ODDER, DOGTOWN, and POCKET BEAR.
My new novel, WOMBAT WAITING, is out now!
I post with some help from Two Cats Comm.
Ann Aguirre @annaguirre.bsky.social NYT & USA Today bestselling writer. Enjoys Korean dramas, music, movies, video games, pet photos.
The Hocus Pocus Handbook = Sept 1!
she/they
Wrote Enclave & Strange Love. Lots of books here! You should read them. https://linktr.ee/authorannaguirre
erin morgenstern @erinmorgenstern.bsky.social Author of The Night Circus (2011) & The Starless Sea (2019), creator of The Phantomwise Tarot (2022). she/her. Ask me about my cat. https://linktr.ee/erinmorgenstern
https://ilona-andrews.com @ilonaandrews.bsky.social Official account of the author Ilona Andrews. Visit us on https://ilona-andrews.com. #1 NYT, #2 USAT, #1 WSJ, Amazon top 10. For all rights, please contact Nancy Yost Literary Agency
Sarah Beth Durst @sarahbethdurst.bsky.social #1 New York Times and international bestselling author of over 30 books for adults, teens, and kids including cozy fantasy THE SPELLSHOP. http://www.sarahbethdurst.com
Veronica Roth @veronicarothbooks.com Recently: Seek the Traitor's Son (dystopian fantasy)
Next: The Sixth Faction (a Divergent alternate universe story)
Rowan Lark | Cozy Fantasy Author @rowanlarkauthor.bsky.social My novels are warmhearted & low-stakes, with a dash of romance.
☕️📚
🌇 Follow me on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/rowanlarkauthor?igsh=cHZ1bGhjY3l3OXZ3&utm_source=qr
Avatar art by radvelii
Author Benjamin Ryan @brclothwrites.bsky.social #WritingCommunity #NYC 🏳️🌈
Author of MADAME ELDRIDGE’S WAYWARD HOME FOR UNRULY BOYS BenjaminRyanBooks.com
Amazon Best Seller, Distinguished Favorite in the NYC Big Book Award, Book Fest Award Winner, & Book Blogger’s Novel of the Year Award FINALIST! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Rob J. Hayes - author of The God Eater Saga @robjhayes.bsky.social Writes books, reads a lot, owns a beagle, runs like a drunk monkey.
www.robjhayes.co.uk
THE GOD EATER saga is out now!
Mary Jane Lange @maryjanelange.bsky.social Wine lover, tree hugger, children's book author-illustrator, middle/high school art teacher in Paris.
California (native) 🐻
France (adoptee) 🐓
https://serendipiti.myportfolio.com/
https://www.instagram.com/maryjanelange4?igsh=ZngzZTBpdW5qbW1m
Mary Mackey, author @marymackeyauthor.bsky.social Poet, New York Times bestselling author of Paleolithic Era novels, nonfiction writer, award-winning screenwriter.
https://marymackey.com/
Diego D. Lomax @diegodlomax.bsky.social Dyslexic writer, tracing artist, and tone-deaf producer
My debut novel 'God of Fishes' is out NOW!
My graphic novel, [4-EVA], coming soon
Check out ny website for more info www.diegodlomax.com
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
WriteStats @writestats.bsky.social Data-Driven Insights for Writers and Publishers.
https://writestats.com/
Carol Matas @carolmatas.bsky.social 48 books, mostly novels for #MG or #YA. #Holocaust, #Historical #Fantasy #Paranormal #PB
#SCBWI #CANSCAIP #TWUC #PEN #KIDLIT
https://carolmatas.com