Mermaid Writer @mermaidwriter.bsky.social SCBWI NY Eastern Up! Critique Coordinator
Kidlit writer, published poet, gemologist-in-training, wannabe polyglot, occasional mermaid, reluctant zebra π°ππ©Άπ€π #kidlit #scbwi #amquerying #actuallyautistic
π³οΈββ§οΈ π³οΈβπ Pronouns: you choose (anything but he)
Jennifer ππ§β£οΈ @jdawson001.bsky.social βΏοΈπ³οΈβπAmerican SFF author, poet, editor, & book reviewer living in England. She/her. The Poetry Society & The British Fantasy Society. Old OWW member.
Online at: WorldsOfMayhem.com
https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/dawson001
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ILFU Boeken etc. @ilfu.com All things literature. Festival, Academy, Online magazine. Boeken, verhalen, ideeΓ«n. #nachtvandepoezie #boekfest #yalfu #exploringstories β’ https://ilfu.com/
Maisie Chan πΌ CHI CHI THE PANDA out now! π @maisiechanwrites.bsky.social π Winner of the @JHALAKPRIZE & @BRADFORDBOASE for Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths
π― Tiger Warrior author
π Very Merry Murder Club author
Screenwriter @bbcwritersroom Scottish Voices.
Lit Rep: @chloeseager
https://linktr.ee/MaisieChanWrites
Brummie
Big Bearded Spookseller @bigbeardedbookseller.com Iβve got a beard
Books read: 89/100
π The Wax Child
πΊ Lanterns
https://www.bigbeardedbookseller.com
https://www.ephemeral.co.uk
Sunny Sommerset @sunnysommerset.bsky.social Author & Illustrator: Picture Books, Middle Grade.
Winner Golden Gate Writer's Award: Picture Book - SCBWI SF South 2024. Honorable Mention SCBWI SF South Golden Gate Portfolio Showcase 2024.
Elizabeth Botsford @elizabethbotsford.bsky.social Middle grade novel writer. Longlisted, Yeovil Literary Prize 2026. Shortlisted, Jericho Writers Friday Night Live.
Yasemin Gyford @yasemingyford.bsky.social Artist, π©βπ¨ Children's Book Illustrator, Urban Sketcher βοΈ Over ThinkerπBetween London and Cambridge UK
INKLING ILLUSTRATION AGENCY @inklingagency.bsky.social A small but mighty illustration agency, representing an outstanding team of hand-picked creatives worldwide. If you'd like to collaborate with any of our illustrators, please email hello@inklingillustration.com to discuss your project needs.
Cindy Sommer @cindysommpb.bsky.social Award-winning children's book author of PB SAVING KATE'S FLOWERS (Arbordale) Crystal Kite winner, #KidLit, #SCBWI, #12X12PB Gold Member, ISO Agent, Querying PBs. www.cindysommer.com
bookcareers @bookcareers.bsky.social 
Heather Stigall @heatherstigall7.bsky.social πKidLit Author
#SCBWI PA East Critique Group Coordinator
π»GILBERT & THE GHOST (Beaming Books 2025)
π°PAISLEY'S BIG BIRTHDAY (Clavis Books, 2023)
πPAISLEYβS BIG FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL (Clavis Books, 2027)
picture book obsessed, creator of stuff
Allison Hackworth @allisonhackworth.bsky.social Neurodiverse mom, wife, and nurse who absolutely loves creating colorful, spooky picture books with her husband! ππβοΈπ¨ποΈπ»ππ§π§πΌπ¦πβ₯οΈπ§‘ππππ
Jennifer W. Bull @violinwriter.bsky.social Author-Illustrator & Pro Violinist. π» Creating hybrid MG worlds where misfits find their voice. Currently developing The Wild String trilogy.
Rowan Brighton Brown @rowanbrightonbrown.bsky.social βQueer Southern Novelist πΏ
βWHITE TRASH WITCHCRAFT (HH Fall, 2027)
βRep: @keiralekseii.bsky.social at Azantian
ββοΈWTMP & π©΅ SmoochPit Mentor
https://linktr.ee/RowanBrightonBrown
Judith Henderson @judithhenderson.bsky.social βοΈ author/illustrator, ComposerπΉTV Producer. Wrote theme song for PBS show, Arthur.π
Rachael Should Be Writing... @rachaellreynolds.bsky.social Creative Writing MA graduate
Horror and Urban Fantasy writer
Ongoing project: The Raven's Nook π¦ββ¬
Zach Daniek @zachdaniek.bsky.social Hi! My name is Zach and I am an illustrator with a focus on childrenβs publishing.
https://www.zachdaniek.com
Print Play Protect @printplayprotect.bsky.social We make cool tabletop items :D
@mplswaytogrow.bsky.social @mplswaytogrow.bsky.social 
Tanja at Good Night To Read @gntread24.bsky.social Past Carnegie Medals Judge for NI (2016,2017,2022,2023)& Kidsβ Lit Quiz NI heat Co-ord (2006-2019) & Creative Book Blogger at https://goodnighttoread.wordpress.com/ Book Reviewer,Interviewer & Sch Librarian.YLG Nat Comm.Love writing book & nature haikus.
Katie Ferriello @katieferrie1.bsky.social Literary Agent w/ Mansion Street Literary Management
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Iryna Lozovytska @irynalozovytska.bsky.social Ukrainian Illustrator
She\her
https://irynalozovytska.com
#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator
Debbie Palen Illustration @debbiepalen.bsky.social Illustrator of picture books seeking representation. Feminist, animal lover, Penguin Random House, Scholastic, Free Spirit Publishing, NWF. βdpalen@fmgirl.com portfolio: https://www.debbiepalen.com linktr.ee/dpalen
#KidLitArt #childrensbooks #kidlit
Harry Woodgate @harrywoodgate.bsky.social Award winning author and illustrator of childrenβs books including Grandadβs Camper, TIMID, Little Glow and many more. They/them.
Agent: @ashliterary.bsky.social
Enquiries: info@ashliterary.com
Website: www.harrywoodgate.com
Jason G. Edwards @jasongedwards.bsky.social Jason G. Edwards is a pastor + writer in MO. Forthcoming book "At Home With God: How the Cross Transforms Us" (IVP) out this fall. jasongedwards.substack.com
Lori Knutsen: Kidlit Writer, Teacher and Photographer @lknutsenkidlit.bsky.social I write #PB #YA to uplift, inspire, and entertain kids.β€οΈ Boy mom. Teacher. Dreamer. #kidlitfirefly #ND π«ππ
Seeking Rep https://loriknutsen.com
#50Preciouswords β26β25 HM
#springflingkidlit β25 Winner
#Halloweensie β25 HM
#SCBWI
#12X12
#PBRS Col
π»Kimberleeπ» @lilolesunflower.bsky.social Iβm new to Florida from the Pacific Northwest. Iβm 48 yrs old, avid bowler,walking,listening to music of almost everything, etc.
They donβt call me sweet lil ole sunflower for nothing. They Call me it because I glow like the sun and bloom like a flower.
Ken @msbsongs.bsky.social Musician, retired teacher, creating and producing songs and sharing them. The name of my group is MRS SMITH'S BASEMENT. I hope you will give us a listen. 
Melizza Chernov β¨Open to Commissionsβ¨ @melizzachernov.bsky.social #Kidlit Artist/Writer, love of #naturewalks #dogs, #books and #boardgames!
https://www.melizzachernov.com/
https://www.melizzachernov.com/contact
email: melizza@melizzachernov.com
Jacqui Sydney π @jacquisydney.bsky.social Ex KS2 teacher, childrenβs book blogger and lover of undunked biscuits and Lego. Currently reading all the books. Autistic. She/her.
Blog: https://worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/
Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social Lecturer, workshopper and creative writing events organiser - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/alex-davis-events-17318878423
Danielle @drawdani.bsky.social Illustrator. Designer. Mom. π She/her 
Nikki Shannon Smith @nikkishannonsmith.bsky.social Award-Winning Author, Educator, Presenter. Oakland Girl at Heart. Represented by Jennifer March Soloway at Starling Literary + Media. https://linktr.ee/NikkiShannonSmith?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=4cdb5cc2-72db-4946-ad60-e8123ef3cc48
P J Canning @pjcanningauthor.bsky.social Children's author. 21% Monster series published by @Usborne. Agent: @kickbackbooks. He/him
Jessica Robin Harkey @jessicarobin.bsky.social πβ¨Childrenβs Illustratorβ¨π
Currently Seeking Representation
β¨Firm believer in all things mythical, magical and make-believeβ¨ SCBWI Member
www.jessicarobinharkey.com
Emily Keyes @esckeyes.bsky.social Founder of the Keyes Agency, LLC. Bookish. Short. Invisible Disability. Brooklyn, NY. She/her
carlydraws @carlydraws.bsky.social Carly A-F
Illustrator & author. no AI! Human idiocy only :-)
Portfolio: carlydraws.com
Freelance enquiries: carly@carlydraws.com
Kidlit Agent: Anna Olswanger anna@olswangerliterary.com
Newsletter, prints, all links:
http://linktr.ee/carlydraws
Christy Marshall @christymarshall.bsky.social 
Elise Howard @elisehoward.bsky.social Literary agent and author. Was editor and publisher. https://www.defliterary.com/agents/elise-howard
New! PLANT THIS, NOT THAT https://tinyurl.com/Plant-This-Not-That
W/ Amy Gash: BELIEVE IN THE WORLD: WISDOM FOR GROWNUPS FROM CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Becca Syracuse @bookdesignbee.bsky.social Associate Art Director β’ Children's Illustrator
Rebeccasyracuse.com
She/her
Rep'd by Natascha Morris/ The Tobias Agency
Bernard Pearson @bernp.bsky.social Novelist: books 'Where the Willows End, In Red Blood' 'One of Our Own,' Poetry: 200 poems published worldwide. old friend's description of him, 'I've known this idiot most of my life.'
Katie L. Carroll @katielcarroll.com Award-winning author of books for kids, teens, and those who are young at heart
She/they
https://katielcarroll.com/
Kristin Nilsen @kristinnilsen.bsky.social bookseller/librarian/author of mg novels WORLDWIDE CRUSH and THE SCOTT FENWICK DIARIES (7.22.25).
Kristinnilsenbooks.com
https://kristinnilsenbooks.substack.com/
Poppreservationists.com
BookishPerseus @bookish-perseus.bsky.social 22yrs
Book Count: 2060
TBR: 6965
2026 Reading Challenge: 202/200
Thérèse Arden @theresearden.bsky.social Joyful Living Enthusiast.
Curator of Happiness.
Comedy Conservator.
Rated E Smile Seeker.
Cartoon Comic Collector.
Camp YA @campyafest.bsky.social Camp YA is a young adult bookfest. Join us online on the 26th and 27th of September for an amazing event filled with free bookish fun!
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
aNi ilustra @aniilustra.bsky.social π Children's book author-illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart
βοΈ ani.ilustra.asl@gmail.com
π www.aniilustra.com
Danielle Anderson @fortheloveofkidlit.bsky.social Freelance editor and aspiring pb author
Friends of HISD Libraries @friendshisdlibs.bsky.social Working to support Houston ISD libraries through funding, advocacy, & volunteer aid, and to advocate for all school libraries as essential centers of student learning.
Dolo Okecki @dolokecki.bsky.social Childrens-MG comic artist & illustrator. Rep'd by @astound_us
www.dolokecki.com
Ilustradora y comiquera. Autora de "Te trajimos un amigo, Mishu".
Eng-Spa π¦π·
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Layne Johnson | Childrenβs 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/
Sarah Wergin @swergin17.bsky.social ππππ πππππππ, ππππ πππ, πππππ, πππ πππ ππππ, π ππ πππππ πππ ππ πππππππππ’ πππππ’? πΎππππ πππππ β₯
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Jessica Ralli @jessicaralli.bsky.social Manager of #EarlyLiteracy Programs & Special Initiatives @ Brooklyn Public Library | #KidLit Writer @ RISE X Penguin Workshop | LJ Mover and Shaker 2020 |
Crystal Bruce @petitestory.bsky.social Aspiring childrenβs writer & illustrator. PB & MG. Reader of all things.
petitestory.ca
Heidi Aubrey @heidiaubrey.bsky.social Children's author and illustrator. βAda and the Goat" (Neal Porter Books/Holiday House)
www.heidiaubrey.com
@eastwestlit.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social We are a full-service,boutique literary agency representing children's book authors and illustrators from novelty & PB to YA. Here to share #kidlit GOOD NEWS. πeastwestliteraryagency.com
Mikki - KidLit Author @mikkidefever.bsky.social Picture Book Author
SNUG AS A MOSQUITO IN A BURRITO (Beaming Books '28)
HOT CHOCOLATE IN YOUR POCKET (Groundwood Books '28)
Rep'd by Katie Erickson at Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency. #kidlit
Meredith Davis @meredithldavis.com I write books about super powerful kids:
THE MINOR RESCUE
THE MINOR MIRACLE
HER OWN TWO FEET
www.meredithldavis.com
Lin Anderson @linanderson.bsky.social A free spirit. Also crime writer & co-founder of the @BloodyScotland international crime writing festival.
Twitter: Lin_Anderson
Instagram: LinAndersonWriter
Threads: LinAndersonWriter
Web: http://www.lin-anderson.com
Marguerite Sauvage @margueritesauvage.bsky.social #Illustrator & #writer - First Second, Little Brown, DC, Marvel, ... Eisner, GLAAD, Russ Manning nom - π«π· & π¨π¦ - Los Angeles π
inquiries: π© margueritesauvage@gmail.com
aka @madymartin.bsky.social
#illustration #graphicnovel #kidlit #yalit #comics
Rowen Frost @readrowenfrost.bsky.social YA author | Supernatural romance + rebellion | Tides, trauma, and first kisses | #AmWriting | Newsletter + extras β‘οΈ [your Linktree or site]
Euan Taylor Author @euantaylorauthor.bsky.social The Hard Times: Prison Diaries: A book about crime, punishment, rehabilitation, greed, and putting a newspaper to bed before the editorial team gets locked up: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hard-Times-Prison-Diaries-ebook/dp/B0DPVH8HFF/
Anne O'Brien Carelli - kidlit author @aobriencarelli.bsky.social Children's book author www.anneobriencarelli.com
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.
School Library Journal @slj.com School Library Journal is the premiere publication for librarians and information specialists who work with children and teens. A source of quality, award-winning journalism and reviews for 70 years, SLJ publishes 5,000+ reviews annually.
Kathy Ishizuka @kishizuka.bsky.social Third generation JA; Master Gardener
Priors: Editor in Chief, School Library Journal, Partnerships & Innovation Director, SLJ & LJ
Blair N Williamson, Children's Author @theislandwriter.bsky.social Award-winning #kidlit author / Ocean Activist / Retired Scuba Instructor and Boat Captain bringing a unique voice from the ocean. Rep'd by Andie Smith and CMA Lit
Emma Miller πππ @emmadmiller.bsky.social Canadian Author & Creator of "The Doonies" children's book series! ππ https://thedoonies.ca
- Follow on: Bluesky, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Threads, Spotify
- Find our podcast on YouTube and Buzzsprout π±β¨οΈππβ€οΈπ
Rachel Kellehar @rzkellehar.bsky.social Publisher at Nosy Crow. Parent of small people. Author as Rachel Greener. All views my own.
Analene @analene.bsky.social Children's Author, Filipino-Canadian
I write stories for kids and kids at heart π
analene.com
Ann Marie Stephens @amstephens.bsky.social Kidlit Author β’ Teacher β’ Diverπ€Ώ ARITHMECHICKS π₯series, CATastrophe π series, & more! Rep'd by Emily Mitchell @ Wernick & Pratt Agency https://www.annmariestephensbooks.com
@jllefley @jllefley.bsky.social Hi, I'm Janet, an author-illustrator creating picture books and graphic novels. See more at www.thejanimalstore.com
I am also a writer, currently working on my MG novel, The Temple Cat.
I also create Pet Portraits. Find me on Insta: @janetlefley
Jen Sorenson @jen-sorenson.bsky.social Writer, reader, parent, watcher of birds, insects & other small things. Sometime environmental lawyer, formerly at NRDC.
Shaz Goodwin @jerasjamboree.bsky.social Crochet designer, writer, and mindfulness advocate behind Jeraβs Jamboree. With a diploma in crochet and a passion for well-being, I love sharing patterns and calm in equal measure. Never without a fiction book on the go https://linktr.ee/shazgoodwin
Myra Faye Turner @myrafayeturner.blacksky.app Childrenβs book author | Lover of coffee and naps | #kidlit |Highlights 2025 SCBWI Impact Fund Scholarship Recipient| Member #SCBWI
Chris Crawley @chriscrawley.bsky.social Author of the Guy and Angel Travel in Time series, for history lovers age 9+. 
@ggarfieldwhite.bsky.social @ggarfieldwhite.bsky.social (Former) devoted book kid and (aspiring) writer, trying to rekindle my love of all things wordy. Iβll be sharing my #BookJourney as I work my way through my hefty TBR list and my #WritingJourney as I try to get my many WIPs down on paper.
Elizabeth Everett | Educator & Kidlit Author π @elizabetheverett.bsky.social β‘οΈ Boosting books for #Teachers, #Educators, #Librarians, #Parents, #Authors, #Writers, and #Readers
π Former #Teacher turned #Homeschool mama
βοΈ #Kidlit #Writer and #SCBWI member
π #PB #Author rep'd by Michelle Witte
π±οΈ elizabetheverettbooks.com
maya β‘ @mszfitzie.bsky.social small girl with big dreams | writer | testing the waters
Elinor @l1brarystudies.bsky.social Heritage Sector Enthusiast, Library Assistant, obsessed with my dog
@lynnparrishsutton.bsky.social @lynnparrishsutton.bsky.social PB Writer, watercolors, nature poetry and photos
lynnparrishsutton.com
SCBWI SoCal @scbwisocal.bsky.social Society of Childrenβs Book Writers & Illustrators: So Cal
Workshops * Events * Community
Serving Long Beach and counties of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino
Welcome!
https://www.scbwi.org/regions/socal
Rochelle Strauss @rochellestrauss.bsky.social Award-winning nonfiction children's author, interested in nature, environment & STEM. Love promoting NF books as powerful tools to build ocean, climate and environmental literacy. Available for author visits & speaking engagements. www.rochellestrauss.com
Annaliese Avery @annalieseavery.bsky.social Childrenβs and YA Author
The Celestial Mechanism Cycle & The Immortal Games out now!
The Wycherleys - coming 22nd May 2025
Milanka Reardon @milankareardon.bsky.social Illustrator and author of childrenβs books
MilankaReardon.com
Lisa Monroe @lisalmonroe.bsky.social Retired teacher, Reading Specialist, Writer, Born and Raised in NOLA.
Bill Wood @billwood.bsky.social Author of LETβS SPLIT UP & LETβS SPLIT UP 2 (2025) β’ repβd by Lucy Irvine β’ https://linktr.ee/billreads
P.S.C. Willis πποΈ Crying Out for Magic - Out Now! @pscwillis.bsky.social Pronouns: any
A meet cute across worlds: get 'Crying out for Magic' from Space Wizard Science Fantasy or https://books2read.com/cofm
Fan of tea, cake, and cats. Writer of optimistic queer sci fi and fantasy from flash to novel length
pscwillis.com
Lisa J Allen @lisajallen.bsky.social Children's author. UNDERCOVER ANGEL books 1 and 2 out NOW for ages 9-12!! https://amzn.to/3QmPi6q & https://amzn.to/3NreKcM with Tiny Tree!!! www.lisajallen.com
James Braithwaite Kidlit/Animation @thebathwater.bsky.social Illustrator, author, animation director (in that order) Lost an Oscar. Won an Emmy. Represented by Rosemary Stimola at Stimola Literary Studio.
John Kassel @johnkassel.bsky.social Retired Teacher and new Young/Adult Teen Author
Daniel Woods @danwoodswriter.bsky.social Terrible writer, solid takes. Petty bitch.
Neo-Americana; Speculative #Fiction & #SciFi
Bluesky is Lib, not Left.
IWW-FJU, Land of Enchantment, USA.
danwoodswriter.com for fresh reads!
#booksky #writingcommunity