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Ryan T. Pozzi @ryantpozzi.bsky.social Nonfiction writer. Author of The Mess That Made Them (Bloomsbury, 2026) geni.us/TMtMT. Two-time Best of the Net nominee. | 🏠 Council Bluffs, IA (Omaha Metro Area) | Rep: Anderson Literary Agency
Christopher Millin @christophermillin.bsky.social Author of adult and middle-grade fiction with a focus on horror and the fantastical. A big fan of comet hopping.
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Erik Talkin @eriktalkin.bsky.social Author. YA novel Private School Punk (full-cast audiobook, 2026 IPPY Outstanding Book of the Year). Lulu & the Hunger Monster (ILA Social Justice Award). MFA from VCFA. Punk, audiobooks, illustrated fiction, book-connected soundtracks.
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ashleylaffin @ashleylaffin.bsky.social Debut PB The Balloonimals available now!🎈Wife & mom💗 MFA Grad. Writer. Marketer. SCBWI member & guest blogger April ‘24. Kids’ Choice KidLit Writing Contest HM ‘24📚
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Mary R. @amerrywrath.bsky.social I write quips, not tragedies. |she/her| VCFA's Writing for Children and Young Adults MFA '26 | books |TTRPGs | movies | nature/science shenanigans | new to Bluesky, not the internet
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Hey, Jim Hill! @heyjimhill.bsky.social Word nerd, pixel wrangler. Writes funny on purpose.
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Joan Timmings @joantimmings.bsky.social Writer and aspiring author of picture books, middle grade, and some for adults, too. Love quirky kids, reluctant heroes, and poetry and being caught off-guard by a surprise laugh.
Celia Cataldo @ccat7.bsky.social ✍️Writer with a focus on middle grade. It's always Halloween in my 🖤. Lover of animal sanctuaries 🐾, meteor showers ✨, & oddities. LGBTQIA 🌈, vegetarian, & frequent 🩸 donor. Always open to a good book recommendation 📚
Harrison Mooney @harrisonmooney.bsky.social Author of INVISIBLE BOY, winner of the Kobo Emerging Writer Prize, BITTERSWEET (spring 2027) and I JUST HAVE TO RACE ALL THESE GHOSTS (summer 2027). Host of @TheTyee podcast. East Vancouver.
Melissa Bergum @writingbubbly.bsky.social Kidlit author seeking rep, deaf in one ear, living with chronic migraines, Searchlight Awards 2024 Best Children's Novel Opening Longlistee, SCBWI member, cat wrangler, book dragon, geek
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Alison Weiss @alioop7.bsky.social Editorial consultant at Alison Weiss Editorial. Causing all sorts of mayhem in the publishing world.
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Del Potter PhD @drdelpotter.bsky.social I’m deeply immersed in the intersections of neuroscience, ethnobotany, & pharmacological research, I thrive on leveraging science to enhance human well-being and longevity. After years of scientific writing I’m writing fiction and a cinematic memoir.
Wendy Anderson @andwrit.bsky.social Screenwriter, fairytale fanatic, feminist loudmouth, lover of kitties, defender/advocate, hater of bullies, theatre geek, LA girl.
Miya T. Beck @miyatbeck.bsky.social Author of The Pearl Hunter and Through a Clouded Mirror | Oxford comma convert | recovering journalist | obsessed with cats and kitsune
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Joe Hessert @joehessert.bsky.social Seeking Representation for my Middle Grade Fantasy Debut | MFA, Iowa Writers’ Workshop
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Maya P. Lim @mayaplim.bsky.social Designer, author, illustrator. THE STORY OF LEO LIONNI (Viking ’27). GHOST GIGGLES (Scholastic ‘27). BEAR HUGS (Scholastic ‘26). Rep: Andrea Morrison @ Writers House.
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Anna Bower @annabower.bsky.social Just asking questions.
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Emma Jayne @emmajaynedesigns.bsky.social Illustrator and pattern designer. Love to create designs for kid's books, stationery, gifts and apparel. For work enquiries please email me at emma@emmajayne-designs.co.uk
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Schrill_art @schrill-art.bsky.social Rp: @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social | she/her | Brush-creator & illustrator based in Berlin | Portfolio & shop:
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G.G. Sherrill @ggsherrillreads.bsky.social Writer, Aspiring Middle-Grade Novelist, Traveler, Fan of Nature, Folklore, Underdogs, Paranormal/Spooky, Humor, Encouraging Boys to Read, Making a Difference.
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Kim Ryan - Middle Grade Fantasy Author & Illustrator 📚✨🎨 @kruss1013.bsky.social MG Fantasy Author of Elvina Wispwhistle Series • Artist • Classically Trained Mezzo-Soprano • Lyricist • Frmr Marketing Exec. • 9/11 Survivor • Believer in Fairies and Magic •🌟🧚🐉
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Every Writer @everywriter.bsky.social Richard. Poet, editor, teacher.. #poetry #writer #editor #teacher Long time owner editor of www.everywriter.net, one of the largest writers sites on the web. 
Charlie Griffin @cbgriffin.bsky.social Writer, composer & arts admin with a side of improv and acting. Full Sail University Prof; Director of Central Florida Composers Forum; Picture Book author; Screenwriter. Repped by @joycekay.bsky.social
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@robrenzetti.bsky.social @robrenzetti.bsky.social Creator of Mina & the Count, My Life as a Teenage Robot, and the Horrible Bag Series. Lover of cartoons, books, movies, and rabbits. Visit me at robrenzetti.com
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Jason Prokowiew @jasonprokowiew.bsky.social Author of War Boys, Fat Boy Fat, and Let Him Be. Recipient of PEN America/Jean Stein grant, support from Bread Loaf, Ucross, Tin House, and Mass Cultural Council. U.S. Fulbright Scholar to Germany.
Adam Rowan @shinjutnt.bsky.social Black lab dad. Writer and ambient musician. The Dynasty of the Divine out now!
www.adamrowan.ccard.co
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Jen Jilany_Editor @jenjeditor.bsky.social Certified Professional Editor, Up Style Editing.
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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social 🌟 2025 #PBRisingStars Mentee
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@mandy3milo.bsky.social @mandy3milo.bsky.social MG fantasy writer and editor
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Elara Rosequartz @elararosequartz.bsky.social 🧚♀️ I write chapter books for young dreamers like me who love fairies and friendship.
💖 No villains - just sparkle, heart, and adventure.
📚💙 Ages 6–9
www.fairyacademybooks.com
Digital creator, parent managed account.
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
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Danielle Anderson @fortheloveofkidlit.bsky.social Freelance editor and aspiring pb author
Rachel Cantor @rachelcantor.bsky.social Author of the adult literary novels Half-Life of a Stolen Sister (2023), Good on Paper (2016), and A Highly Unlikely Scenario (2014). Now writing speculative MG/YA. Flailing but I mean well. She/her. www.rachelcantor.com
Christopher Bodmann Middle Grade Author @christopherbodmann.bsky.social Middle Grade Author focused on helping parents and educators get boys to LOVE reading. Storyteller, dad, nerd extraordinaire. Author of the Kid Comet series and other fantasy and sci-fi books.
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Kristen M. Kareem 🍉 ☮️ @kristenmkareem.bsky.social ✍🏻 Writer 📚@HighlightsFound Scholarship Recipient (‘24) & Highlights Muslim Storyteller ('23) & We Need Kidlit Now Winner (‘24) 🧕🏻🍉 Muslim 👩🏫 Educator 🛶 MN girl 🏃♀️Runner 💗 Wife and Mama to three ✨ Writings here: https://linktr.ee/Sagasofsabr
Lynn Wong 🐳 @lynngracewong.bsky.social Wishing you grit and grace on this road less traveled by!
Winner of Austin SCBWI 2021 Creators of Diverse Worlds Scholarship. 2021 WriteMentor alum and 2022 mentor. Proud Mom of five! 🇵🇭
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.
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Honey Hyman-Dworsky @hymandworsky.bsky.social Aspiring writer to beginner writer to amateur author to professional author.
Currently in step 3.
Kristine Ada Carter @kristineadacarter.bsky.social MG and YA writer and poet. Represented by literary agent, A.J. Van Belle at The Booker Albert Literary Agency. KristineAdaCarter.com
Little Island Books @littleislandbooks.bsky.social Independent press publishing the best new Irish writing for young readers. Supported by Arts Council Ireland. Repped in UK by Bounce Sales & Marketing.
Books create waves.
Casey Bloome Writes @caseybloomewrites.bsky.social Aspiring author. SCBWI & MGHub member. Technically a half-elf.
Amelia Hudson @b43248064.bsky.social 
Brock Stephen Henning @bshenning.bsky.social #kidlit @SCBWIRockyMtn member 📚 MG Author/Illustrator of HACKERS: WORM EATER and the HACKERS series 👾 gamer, sax player, fly fisher, tech geek, film buff 🌐 www.brockhenning.com
@aufarmlife.bsky.social @aufarmlife.bsky.social 
Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social Rusty Fischer's poems for children have appeared in Reader’s Digest, Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day. His latest poem, “Socks,” is currently featured in The Dirigible Balloon.
https://www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/36446
Amy Bishop-Wycisk @abwycisk.bsky.social Pronounced why-zick. NYC. Literary agent at Trellis Literary Management. Opinions my own. Cat mom; fast talker; Garamond enthusiast; she/her. SUNY Geneseo alum.
Katie Grimm @grimmlit.bsky.social literary agent, garrulous book collector, bon vivant. she/her
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Ismita Hussain @agentismita.bsky.social Literary agent at Great Dog Literary (@greatdoglit). Learn more at ismitahussain.com. Open to queries: https://querytracker.net/query/IsmitaHussain/
Janine Le @janinele.bsky.social Founder & Agent at Janine Le Literary Agency. Found outdoors or in a book.
janinele.com
Michelle Witte @michellewitte.bsky.social Literary agent with Mansion Street Literary (currently closed to queries) and mental health advocate. I also write craptastic books. She/her.
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nicole cunningham @nicolecunningham.bsky.social literary agent at trellis literary management 📚
Rebecca Angus (UPDATES ONLY) @bookfairyangus.bsky.social Literary Agent with Howland Literary
Author as Mackenzie Carson rep’d by Weaver Literary
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Bethany Fulk Hendrix @bethanyfulk.bsky.social Literary Agent at Spencerhill Associates • YA writer • Lover of all things Disney and chocolate
Kathleen Foxx @literarykat.bsky.social Literary Agent at The Rights Factory | Freelance Editor (Foxx Editorial) | #badasswriters podcast | Mom of 5 | Thriller Writer | Cats, Wine, Chocolate, Travel | Temp Closed to Queries
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Penelope Burns @penelopekayb.bsky.social Literary Agent at Gelfman Schneider. 
Stacey Graham @staceyg.bsky.social Agent with 3 Seas Literary and author whose reviews include "ok" and "arrived in great condition." threeseasagency.com Closed to queries.
Currently reading: Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez.
MichelleGrajkowski @michellegrajkowski.bsky.social Owner/agent 3 Seas Literary Agency, motivational speaker, educator, mom to the most adorable 2&4-legged creatures, volunteer maniac & lover of all things cute & fun. Go Badgers!!!!
Rosecliff Literary @roseclifflit.bsky.social DC-based literary agency | where stories find their path | founder @jessicaberg.bsky.social
T.S. Ferguson @teeess.bsky.social Literary Agent w/ Azantian Literary Agency & freelance editor. Mostly jokes + booktalk on here. 🏳️🌈 Witch-lover, gaymer, geek, guncle, unapologetic leftist. He/him
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Sandra Proudman @sandraproudman.bsky.social YA Author
www.writesandrawrite.com
Salvación (Out 5/20/25)
Preorder:
https://read.macmillan.com/lp/salvacion-9781250895080/
Relit (Out Now!)
The House Where Death Lives (Out Now!)
Literary Associate at Gallt & Zacker
www.readsandraread.com
Eva Scalzo @evascalzo.bsky.social a boricua🇵🇷 who has never met a tangent she wouldn’t follow | on Insta/Threads: evascalzo_sla | agency director & senior lit agent @ Speilburg Lit | AALA & SCBWI | she/her/ella
Tyler Monson @tylerlazer.bsky.social He/Him / Literary agent at Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc. / PhD in American Literature / dog (Violet) and cat (Poppy) dad / Open to queries! 📚
https://www.sll.com/our-team
Mara @maraalyse.bsky.social she/her. associate agent @ Azantian Literary Agency and SFF writer. former health policy prof. ✡️. Hoyas 🏀. Nationals ⚾️. Recovering Nagano '98 apologist 🥈⛸.
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https://namedrop.io/marahollander
Jenna Satterthwaite @jennaschmenna.bsky.social Author of MADE FOR YOU, out now, THE NEW YEAR'S PARTY (Nov 2025) and BEACH BODIES (PRH UK, summer 2025)/ A KILLER GETAWAY (Sourcebooks) under pen name Sienna Sharpe.
Literary Agent at Storm Literary.
Tenacious.
Hannah Strouth @hannahstrouth.bsky.social associate agent @ Sanford J. Greenburger Associates | simply existing | she/her
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https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/hannah-strouth/
Anne Tibbets - Literary Agent @annetibbets.bsky.social Literary Agent/Writer/Grants Coordinator.
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Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social Former junior literary agent📚
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Paula Weiman @tinyfairyhunter.bsky.social Literary agent. Ice cream snob. I bake a lot of bread.
they/them
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Layla Fallah @laylafallah.bsky.social Agent Assistant at BookEnds Literary Agency
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Cathie Hedrick-Armstrong, Lit Agent @charmstrong.bsky.social Literary Agent at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency
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James McGowan @jmcgowanbks.bsky.social Senior literary agent, professional snacker.
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social
www.jmcgowanbooks.com
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Kaitlyn Katsoupis @redpenkaitlyn.bsky.social Literary Agent - Belcastro
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angeline rodriguez @angeline.bsky.social lit agent @ WME books 
Marin Takikawa @marintakikawa.bsky.social agent at The Friedrich Agency | pronounced marine (like marine biology) 🐳 | she/her/hers
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