WenYan @wen-yan.bsky.social I just wanna see and make art
They/Them
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Gerard @gerard0913.bsky.social Infuriatingly humble internet nerd. TechMan, Dallas first Grandson, Incurable communicator. “Don’t involve in any ones down fall”✌️
Caroline Kind @carolinekind.bsky.social MG author, educator, researcher, reader, learner | She/Her | Halifax, NS |
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
Lady Queet @ladyqueet.bsky.social Lady Queet is a music producer, singer, songwriter and rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. Owner of Picture Perfect Entertainment. #MusicSky #WhoIsYourFavoriteFemaleRapper
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P. J. Purtee, AKA Jill (Shields) @pjpurtee.bsky.social SCBWI
PBs
Poet: The Toy, Little Thoughts Press
Mira Reisberg's Children's Book Academy (featured poems)
Honors: Madness! Poetry (Elite 8), #50PreciousWords, Valentiny, Halloweensie, Holiday, Spring Fling
School volunteer
Hx: pediatrics
http://pjpurtee.com
Brett Harper @brettharper.bsky.social #Disabled anti #ChildAbuse and #TroubledTeenIndustry #author & #activist. #Musician & #poet. #Progressive living in #PDX. Check out my #books on #Amazon or my #blog on my website for more info. Brett-Harper.com
Allison Hackworth @allisonhackworth.bsky.social Neurodiverse mom, wife, and nurse who absolutely loves creating colorful, spooky picture books with her husband! 📚📖✏️🎨🖌️👻💀🧟🧛🏼🦇🎃♥️🧡💛💚💙💜
Yogmo Tovjstfs iykyk @itsjustmynametifni.bsky.social Likes: music, coffee, yummy food stuff, animals, comics, British mysteries and panel shows, graphic art, MCM design/art/architecture.
Just like everyone else, in Portland Oregon, I’m not special
Dislikes: bigotry, Brussel sprouts, bananas
Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social https://www.michelleskennedy.com/
https://x.com/MichelleSKenned
#PBWriter. Wife & mom. Loves Jesus. #SCBWI Southern Breeze Co-Asst. Regional Advisor, #12x12, #PBParty Finalist '24, '23, & '22 and #50PreciousWords HM '26, 25 and '23.
Jyn Hall @jynhall.bsky.social Owned by 2 rescue dogs.
Adored by an amazing man who doesn't (much) mind being called by my last name.
Cali girl living in Georgia.
Neurospicy PB/MG kidlit writer #SCBWI, #12x12PB #LondonWritersSalon
#PBRisingStars Mentee 2026
All em dashes are my own—
Amy Leskowski @amyleskowski.bsky.social Rep'd by Keely Boeving. PB writer, #scbwi, #12x12, copyeditor, dog mom, mom of 3, actor, instructional designer, baseball fan, soccer mom, baseball mom, Red Sox Nation, rhymer, pickleball player, cake decorator
YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social Kidlit Author-Illustrator based in Vienna, VA. #SCBWI, #12x12PB, #PBRisingStars
https://kimyoungju.com/
https://www.instagram.com/youngjukim_illuhaus/
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Reese @puppylove23.bsky.social 🐶 Woof! I'm Reese , a Boston Terrier with a black belt in snuggles. My human, BRETT CULBERT– you know, my actor papa who's on TV and all that? – thinks he's the star, but let's be real, I'm the real leading role here.
At Home Author @athomeauthor.bsky.social We’re former teachers who now coach children’s book authors.
We focus on writing, publishing, and helping people find their footing.
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
@mahatheee.bsky.social @mahatheee.bsky.social 
Leslie Mireille @42miray.bsky.social Illustrator in Northern Ontario, Canada
Bookshelfie ⭐️ @bookshelfie.bsky.social The Self-Pub Hub (Book Review and Story Site)
Submissions open now:
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Rebecca Ensign @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social OTIS HAS A BAD DAY (2023)
Mom, Picture Book Author, LCMHC, Coffee Enthusiast, #InkedVoices Member & #PBParty 2025 Finalist!
1/6 of #kidlitzombieweek hosts.
www.rebecca-ensign.com
Rep'd by Michelle Witte (@michellewitte.bsky.social)
Taiko Endo @taikoendo.bsky.social • author of character-driven love stories
• literary agent assistant @andreabrownlit
• fangirl. friend.📍california
www.taikoendo.com
Heather Ahmie @heatherahmie.bsky.social Advocate for intellectual freedom, inclusive & diverse bookshelves, and the power of children's literature to inspire empathy and curiosity. Additional all things cats, coffee, and crafts!
ms. smith @wickedbitchowest.bsky.social portland, denver, san antonio.
A P Pullan @the-wee-pencil.bsky.social https://theweepencil.wordpress.com/ ; writer of kids books; self-publisher; studier of Diploma in CBT; sails Pica Belleau; walks Gubbins & Mavis; scone gobbler; drawn in Yorkshire; coloured in by Scotland; Ayrshire; #lufc; driftwood clockmaker; teacher
aNi ilustra @aniilustra.bsky.social 🖌 Children's book author-illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart
✉️ ani.ilustra.asl@gmail.com
🌐 www.aniilustra.com
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
Website: https://laynejohnsonkidsbooks.com/
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.
Picture Book Creative Crew @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social Welcome! We are a bountiful bunch of KidLit creatives with picture books sailing your way. Hop aboard! #PBCreativeCrew #picturebookauthor #scbwi
David Daily @daviddaily.bsky.social Writer (PB, MG) | rep’d by Elena Giovinazzo
Entrepreneur, salty snack aficionado, outdoor & travel enthusiast, grumpy runner, skilled in cookery, made in Minneapolis | MN
SelfPubShelf | Your Book’s Escape from Algorithm Jail @selfpubshelf.com Tired of shouting into Amazon’s void? SelfPubShelf.com is the indie author’s rebellion against invisibility.
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I Quit Smoking 🚭 📚 🐕 @iquitcigs.bsky.social Anti-Smoker My Website campralquitsmoking.net See How I Quit 20 Years Ago Fought Nicotine 35 Years Supporting others who Quit 🚭 STL MO ❤️To Promote Authors 📚 & Ozarks 🌄 Photographer 📷 Pez Add @piperformissouri.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social 💙
Evie Richner @evierichner.bsky.social Children’s book writer and illustrator. Artist. Teacher.
www.eviewoltilrichner.com
The Creative Company @thecreativecompany.bsky.social Since 1932, we have published children’s books of the highest quality. Across four generations of family participation, we remain committed to crafting internationally sought-after picture books & superb nonfiction for readers of all ages.
trangie ⭑.ᐟ @trangie.bsky.social 🍅 available for work
💌 mttrangg@gmail.com
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Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social 🌟 2025 #PBRisingStars Mentee
🎨 #kidlit author-illustrator
📚 Former children's bookseller and school librarian
😴 Current tired mom
🤓 Self-taught and still self-teaching
Represented by Marissa Brown at Pippin Properties
brookebaum.com
Desiree @desireeonpaper.bsky.social Author of soft, strong stories for kids. Big feelings, Black joy, always heart-first. #KidLit
Leslie Barnard Booth, Kidlit Author @lesliebarnardbooth.bsky.social Lyrical picture books about science and nature:
ONE DAY THIS TREE WILL FALL
A STONE IS A STORY
I AM WE: A STORY OF CROW SURVIVIAL ('25)
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.
Ynez @ynezgonz.bsky.social Filipino illustrator based in Vancouver
Portfolio - ynezgonzalez.com
Krista Weltner @kristaweltner.bsky.social Author/Illustrator. Stop-motion puppet maker (Wendell and Wild, Wildwood) https://linktr.ee/kweltner
EVERYDAY ADVENTURES OF MOLLY WITH DYSLEXIA 2024 (Free Spirit Publishing)
Courtenay Fletcher @courtenayfletcher.bsky.social Designer and illustrator of children's books and happy human(ist) who believes in the power of kindness, curiosity and creativity.
www.courtenayfletcherstudio.com
Tenderhearted Teacher @sallymacsam.bsky.social Special education preschool teacher, mom of 2 littles and a rescue dog, ECE blogger, and aspiring PB writer
www.tenderheartedteacher.com
IG: @tenderheartedteacher
#scbwi #12x12challenge #kidlit #pb #writingcommunity #preschool #earlychildhood
Mike K. @mikekillustration.bsky.social Illustrator, author, and educator from Brooklyn, now squeaking by in Tokyo. Let’s connect and create! #kidlit #taxtherich #nokings
Portfolio:
https://linktr.ee/mikekillustration
David Long @writerdavidlong.bsky.social Blue Peter Book of the Year winner. Writes for children and adults, 70+ books translated into more than 30 languages. Occasional ghost. Agent: Penny Holroyde at Holroyde-Cartey.
davidlong.info
David Marchán @dmarchn.bsky.social Illustrator // he/him
Based in NYC
Contact Me: marchnart@gmail.com
Allie 🌹 Drake @alliedrakeart.bsky.social Illustrator, colorist, and game designer from Portland, OR 🏳️⚧️🩷 (she/her)
http://www.alliedrakeart.com/
Rebel Goose Books @rebelgoosebooks.bsky.social An #indiepublisher making books for young readers. Follow for #booknews, #goosepuns, behind-the-scenes chaos, and the reality of making #kidlit in Canada.
Elizabeth Everett | Educator & Kidlit Author 📚 @elizabetheverett.bsky.social ➡️ Boosting books for #Teachers, #Educators, #Librarians, #Parents, #Authors, #Writers, and #Readers
💙 Former #Teacher turned #Homeschool mama
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📚 #PB #Author rep'd by Michelle Witte
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Melissa Catena @melissacatena.bsky.social 📚 #Kidlit Author
✏️ Curriculum Developer
📝 Times/Chicken House 2024 Children's Fiction Competition Shortlistee 
Cindy Samul @cindysamul.bsky.social Illustrator with a life-long love of books, cartoons, and gummy bears (but not necessarily in that order). https://linktr.ee/cindysamul #scbwi
Katie Gilstrap @bykatiegilstrap.bsky.social Author of SPACEMANATEE! (Magination Press), PENNY LU PORCUPINE, and FINNEGAN FOX (Nancy Paulsen Books). 📚
Bestie to @attaboyartie.bsky.social 🐕
Friend to all creatures ❤️🐾
Summer Morrison @summermorrison.bsky.social Children’s book illustrator.
Beautiful Mildred @craftymillicent2.bsky.social 
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Lauren Whitney (she/her) is querying! @laurenem6.bsky.social Mom of two, #kidlit writer, elementary school librarian, movie-lover, crazy LEGO lady
she/her
Alex Waldo @alexwaldobooks.bsky.social 📍 Nashville
Rebuilding after leaving Twitter!
Querying PB!
Mom, Picture Book Writer, Application Development, Gardner, Hiker, Dog Lover, she/her #kidlit #PBPitch #SCBWIMidsouth #amquerying #writingcommunity 🌞
www.waldohousebooks.com
David McMullin @davidmcmullin.bsky.social Kidlit Author, FREE TO BE FABULOUS, ROCK 'N' ROLL BABY
Katharine Gails @katharinegails.art Picture book Author/Illustrator from Minnesota! Take a look at my portfolio katharinegails.art tell me what you think!!
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Valerie Estelle Frankel📚👩🏫🌌🎲🎮🏰📜🧷🧛🏻♂️🦇🎭✡️✍️🧙🏻🎃 @valeriefrankel.bsky.social 👨🎓Professor, 📚author of 100 books on drwho💫starwars✨outlander #sfwa🚀 #scbwi #kidlit Cali https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004KMCLQK pitch me on #academic #Jewish #sff https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/series/jewish-science-fiction-and-fantasy/
Michael Adam Lengyel @malengyel.bsky.social 2023 Eisner nominated Best Webcomic - The Mannamong
- Author/Illustrator
https://michaellengyel.com
https://stories.michaellengyel.com
https://mannamong.com
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Morbid Bibliomancer @morbidbibliomancer.bsky.social Avid reader of sci-fi, fantasy, history, graphic novels, and library science textbooks. Sometimes I also play video games.
@asplundh.bsky.social @asplundh.bsky.social 
Ibarra V. Gomez @ibarravgomez.bsky.social Author of kids’ horror fiction and a voracious reader, watcher, and player of stories! Contact: ivg@eml.cc
Susan Park @susanfirghilpark.bsky.social writer, poet, nature lover and complete book geek living in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by forest, birds, squirrels, chipmunks and chickens. Member SCBWI.
Cara Stout / Vienna James @carastoutauthor.bsky.social ENCHANTED TO MEET YOU & A KNIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (PRH UK / Harper US)
THE NIGHTMARE KEEPER (‘26) Montlake
www.carastout.com
Rep’d by @jemiscoe.bsky.social
Meryl Suresh @merylwrites.bsky.social #kidlit author in training
#SCBWI
2025 #12x12challenge
2025 #PBRisingStars HM
a 2025 #KidLitZombieWeek Winner
Make Art That Sells @makeartthatsells.bsky.social Outstanding online art + illustration courses from top art agent + illustrator Lilla Rogers. 30k+ students in over 100 countries. #MakeArtThatSells
Online art courses to boost your portfolio 👉 https://makeartthatsells.com/online-art-courses/
Erin L. Thomas @erinthomas.bsky.social Author, Daydreamer, Lover of Yarn
I write books for kids and teens from my home in Whitby, Ontario. I love knitting and sewing, and have a thing for old sewing machines and typewriters. I'm happiest when surrounded by my wonderful family and pets. 
Lisa Lee Furness @lisafurness.bsky.social Author - Illustrator ~ SEEKING REPRESENTATION
Mom of three grown-up boys | House Portrait Artist | Educator
#12x12PB #SCBWI #kidlitart #kidlit
https://www.lisaleefurness.com/
https://www.lisaleefurness.com/ornaments
Lillie W. @lilliewart.bsky.social Illustrator from Colorado
Indefinite hiatus
Psychology student
Lover of all things cute and whimsical
Website: www.lilliewart.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilliew.art?igsh=eWFncjd4cXR3dW5m&utm_source=qr
Denise Lohr Stuckey @literaryartist.bsky.social Picture book writer/illustrator living in the Appalachian foothills | #SCBWI | #PBParty | #kidlit author
Ryan Middaugh @ryanmiddaugh-art.bsky.social Printmaker and Kidlit Illustrator
Represented by @christiemegill.bsky.social @thecatagency.bsky.social
Beaverton, Oregon
www.rsmiddaugh.com
Julian Kennedy- Thriller Author is querying @jkennedyauthor.bsky.social 💻Author-The Forgotten Series
🍁🍂🍃preorder WALKING ON DEAD LEAVES now
🏳️🌈NB(they) & AuDHD
📣Subscribe to Substack
Preorder: https://tinyurl.com/3ekkkwrn
Substack: https://substack.com/@juliankennedyauthor
Katharine Wu @hapagolucky.bsky.social TV Exec. Obsessed with my rescue floofs.
Monica Moniz @eevonica.bsky.social Craft enthusiast, voracious reader, likes to cuddle and eat cheese.
Taj McCoy (she/her) @tajmccoy.bsky.social Author, Literary Agent (open to queries), Higher Ed Consultant, Private Chef… tumbleweed.
Author website: https://tajmccoywrites.com
Agency website: https://ldlainc.com
Rep: https://bsky.app/profile/jemiscoe.bsky.social
Kate Wong @katewongillo.bsky.social illustrator / childless cat lady
Katewongonline.com
Katewongillo.substack.com
Melissa Gardner @artgardner.bsky.social illustrator/storyteller, psychotherapist, mom and maker of magic! 🏳️🌈& ND
www.melissagardnerart.com
Rep’d by @sandraproudman.bsky.social
@galltzacker.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator
Cynthia Cliff @cynthiacliff.bsky.social Published Kid-Lit Author & Illustrator
Self taught artist * Silly heart * Tree hugger
www.CynthiaCliff.com
Represented by Andrea Brown Literary Agency
Author/Illustrator Books: Pie for Breakfast * The Wild Garden * A Weekend Trip * A Day at the Museum
Stacy Burch @burchstacy.bsky.social Children's book writer (A WAY WITH WORDS '22, SEARCHING FOR SLEEP '22, WHEN YOU HOLD A GRUDGE ‘26), curriculum designer, and mama of three! She/Her
stacyburch.com
KidLit TV @kidlittv.bsky.social 📚We're an Award-Winning website celebrating children's books & reading with Videos 🎥 Podcasts 🎧 KidLit Crafts & Activities 🎨 🏅An ALSC BEST DIGITAL TOOL 🐛CARLE HONOREE
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