Rob Gotobed @robgotobed.bsky.social Stand-up philosopher, scribe, bongo drummer and professional time-traveller. (Once dated Anne Boleyn)
Amazon: bit.ly/4hA0B7W
Apple: http://bit.ly/3K6WdB9
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2992620/
Illustration Jobs @illustration-jobs.com https://illustration-jobs.com is a free job board for illustrators.
Operated by two lovely humans 🇱🇧 🇵🇭 not bots or AI.
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
roysmith4717.bsky.social @roysmith4717.bsky.social Letlovelead
DearEditorDotCom @deareditordotcom.bsky.social Deborah Halverson—“The Editor”—posts writing tips, inspirations, news, & alerts when she answers new questions from writers on DearEditor.com
Claire Blumenfeld @cblumenfeld.bsky.social K-12 Reading Specialist, PBWriter, reader, mom, SCBWI #12x12PB #InkedVoices mentee www.ClaireBlumenfeld.com
CRANKY HANK and THE NOISY NEIGHBORS: A PURIM STORY (spring 2027, Kar-Ben)
Laurie Smollett Kutscera @lskutscera.bsky.social #MG #PB Author-illustrator MAYA’S TREASURE, Peter Pauper Press /
MISADVENTURES OF A MAGICIAN’S SON, Blue Whale
www.LaurieSmollettKutscera.com
#kidlit #SCBWI #12x12
Finalist #PBparty #50PreciousWords
Rep’d by The Purcell Agency
Rescue doggies rock!
Maria is Writing @mariakidlit.bsky.social #Kidlit PB/MG writer and enthusiast
Parent
Bunny person
#Scbwi
Nature
Foodie
Bookshelfie ⭐️ @bookshelfie.bsky.social The Self-Pub Hub (Book Review and Story Site)
Submissions open now:
https://book-shelfie.com/submissions
Postscript (Book Formatter, Cover Designer and Socials Post Maker): https://book-shelfie.com/postscript
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
YoungJu Kim @illuhaus.bsky.social Kidlit Author-Illustrator based in Vienna, VA. #SCBWI, #12x12PB, #PBRisingStars
https://kimyoungju.com/
https://www.instagram.com/youngjukim_illuhaus/
#kidlitart #kidlt #kidlitillustrator #illustration #artist #midatlant
Emma Latham Illustration @emmalatham.com Author illustrator of kid's books
Rep'd by Lorna Hemingway @ The Darley Anderson Agency
National Geographic, Highlights Magellan, Franklin Watts, Collins Big Cat, Brilliant Monsters Books @scbwi
http://www.emmalatham.com
Paul Jacob Smith @archcorenth.bsky.social Author of Darkness Visible, Daughter of Shadows, The Rebellious Angel, and coming soon, Alexander and the Witch of Aeaea, a sci-fi murder mystery novel for young adults.
Janee Trasler @janeetrasler.bsky.social Children’s book author/illustrator HarperCollins, Scholastic, S&S, FSG, Holiday House
2020 National Cartoonist Society Award Best in Book Illustration
Represented by Jamie Weiss Chilton
Andrea Brown Literary Agency
Jane Smith @superjane.bsky.social Super Jane • Author-Illustrator • Picture Books: CHLOE ZOE, MISS MEOW, NAKED BUTT, HELLO NEW HOUSE + more! • Join the Super Readers Club on Substack • https://linktr.ee/superjane
Phyllis Harris @phyllisharris.bsky.social Children’s book author-illustrator. Rep’d by @KTerrette.bsky.social at Martin Literary.
Books:
THE GIFT SHOP BEAR 🧸🎄❤️
CLAUDE 🎨🐶 3 Starred Reviews
THE DAY KINDNESS CAME🌲🐻
Illustrated over 30 children’s books.
Website - https://www.phyllisharris.com
Kaushani Mufti @padfootblack25.bsky.social 🌟Kidlit and Middle-grade Illustrator from🇮🇳
🌟Open to Representation
🌟 SCBWI India - Illustrator Co-ordinator
🌟 https://kaushanimufti.com/
✉️ kaushani.mufti@gmail.com
Patty Wurster @pattywurster.bsky.social Illustrator • Writer • Regional Advisor #SCBWI New York West/Central Upstate • MFA Indiana U
#kidlit #kidlitart
www.pattywursterstudio.com
Imogen Taylor @imogentaylormade.com children’s book author/illustrator • #PBParty finalist • SCBWI member
✨seeking representation✨
imogentaylormade.com/illustration-portfolio/
SCBWI Long Island Chapter @scbwilongisland.bsky.social Join our awesome chapter and give us a follow!
Long Island, NY
IslandTwinArtists @islandtwinartists.bsky.social Hi! We're Dori and Kate! 💕 Identical twins, kidlit author-illustrators, educators, SCBWI members, bakers, nature lovers, moms of super kids and pets, neurodiverse 💞
✨ Joyfully seeking representation ✨
www.IslandTwinArtists.com
Sarah Atherton @sarah-a-author.bsky.social Children's Author & Teacher/SENCo
Winner #ChuckleChallenge 2024
Winner #springflingkidlit 2023
Mentor #WriteMentor 2023 & 2025
Ellen Williams Carter @jazznotesedition.bsky.social Join me on Monday on Morning Brew the Jazz Notes edition. As always, you will hear a lot of classic and contemporary jazz from many amazing jazz artists, both past and present, from 5am to 8am on WPFW 89.3 FM, streaming live at WPFW.org.
Nancy Salus Illustration @nancy-salus.bsky.social Illustrator, writer, and picture book lover 💜 Love history, whales🐳 and art supplies🎨
She/her
#82733-Frosty-autumn-morning
Yuko Torii - Author-Illustrator of Children's Books @midnightatelier.bsky.social Webpage : www.MidnightAtelier.com
Instagram : @ midnight_atelier
Represented by Rachel Orr at Prospect Agency.
My debut Picture Book, "My Someone" is on sale now! (RISE x Penguin Workshop).
Maria Petersen @mariapetersen.bsky.social 
Andy Catling Illustration @andycatbug.bsky.social International children's book Illustrator. Author of Kiss a Frog?YUK! https://catling-art.com/kissfrog
Jennifer Prevatt @jprevatt.bsky.social Children's Book Illustrator currently seeking representation 📚🌈
Educator at HSANYC and Wyzant 🎨
Interdisciplinary Artist at Trestle Art Space, Brooklyn, NY 🖼️
www.jenniferprevatt.com
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
Gael_Me ☆ Illustrator @gaelme.bsky.social Freelance Illustrator
Represented by Pyro Represents
linktr.ee/adaabigael
Patricia Keeler - GN Illustrator for YA @patriciakeeler.bsky.social Graphic Novel illustrator/author. Winner Christopher Medal & New York Book Festival. 100,000 multicultural (LeeandLow) paperback books in print
SCOOP THE ICE CREAM TRUCK (Sky Pony) Feb 2024
https://patriciakeeler-author-illustrator.com
KidsWord & AllKidsBooks – Explore, Read & Share! @allkidsbooks.com 🌟 Join our vibrant community of children's book lovers!
🔗 KidsWrd.com | AllKidsBooks.com
👧 Parents & Teachers: Find the best books for young readers.
✍️ Authors & Illustrators: List & showcase your books to a global audience.
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
Kent Culotta @kentculotta.bsky.social Artist●Illustrator●Animator
@lorinicholsbook.bsky.social @lorinicholsbook.bsky.social I’m a children’s book writer and illustrator. Agent Joanna Volpe, New Leaf Literary
tcandyart @tcandyart.bsky.social Children's Book Writer and Illustrator repped by Andrea Morrison of Writers House. SCBWI Carolinas. Please check out my work at triciacandemeres.com and https://www.writershouseart.com/tricia-candemeres/. #12x12pb
Heather Anne Soodak @artyheather.bsky.social Joyful Art from the Heart!
The “quirky in a good way” illustrator & art educator passionate about bringing people together through visual art & storytelling. 🌈📚 www.heathersoodak.com
https://www.scbwi.org/members/heather-soodak
💗 ✍️ ⚖️ 🌎 🌙✨ 🐯🪶🐚🌊🌲☀️😸 🖖
Riostowell @tra3rade.bsky.social I sell all kinds of tiny homes, and I also capsule houses. Send me a Dm if you’re interested in buying any tiny home. I custom make tiny homes too. Much 💙
Jolanta Anna Karolska @artbyjolla.bsky.social 🎨 A visual artist exploring the dynamic interplay of colour, emotion, and form. My work delves into free-spirited themes, celebrating life’s vibrancy and complexity. Welcome to my world :)
https://jolanta-anna-karolska.pixels.com/
Jen @buggywonderland.bsky.social Just a human who values kindness and making pretty things.
The Sociological Review Foundation @thesociologicalreview.org Educational charity. Peer-reviewed sociology journal, public sociology magazine, podcasts, Connected Sociologies teaching resources, ECR opportunities.
https://www.thesociologicalreview.org
Nancy So Miller @nmillerillo.bsky.social #Korean American #Kidlit #Illustrator, #Edusky #Author, and #ArtEd (K-8). Author/Illustrator SUN, MOON, AND STAR Holiday House Spring 2026 💫
www.nmillerillustration.com
Laura Watson @laura-jane-watson.bsky.social Canadian #illustrator and surface designer, dog mom and person mom 🐕👧🏻Repped for commissions by Lisa Pomerantz at IllustrationOnline and art licensing by Pink Light Design 💖
Portfolio at http://www.w-illo.com
Looking for new picture book adventures🗺
Dina Hodara @dinahodara.bsky.social Kidlit Writer and Teacher. SCBWI member and 12x12 member.
2024 PJ Library Scholarship Award Winner to the Highlights Foundation.
2024 PJ Library Summer Camp Attendee. 
Annelouise Mahoney @annelouisemahoney.bsky.social #kidlit author/illus. Stories, community, snacks!
LITTLE PURPLE TRACTOR illustrated. sourcebooks ‘24 .
JULIUS AND MACY: A VERY BRAVE NIGHT Two Lions ‘21
www.AnnelouiseMahoney.com
SCBWI Los Angeles
Shirl Girl @shirleyfadden.bsky.social ShirleyFadden.com
Writer & Illustrator of picture books. SCBWI Rutgers Mentee
Writer's Loft Anthology
PBParty 2025 Finalist
2026 NESCBWI Portfolio Showcase Winner-unagented
I make picture books for a tutu-wearing, lizard-loving, imaginary boss.
Nicole Monahan @monahanstudio.bsky.social Whimsical Illustrator for the young at heart with a special interest for the eco system of nature, gardening, bonsai and animals. #kidlitartist, Check out my work at www.monahanstudio.com
Donovanna @donovanna.bsky.social Regular human not-bartender. Perpetually deluded optimist. Here for the cats, hippos and positivity. 
Carmela Simmons Writes @carmelasimmons.bsky.social Peruvian-American kidlit author and Teacher of the Year. Shares Mother Nature’s wonders.
Represented by @EastWestLit
Alexia M. Andoni @alexiaandoni.bsky.social Children’s book author & illustrator. Child Development Specialist. Nature-lover & traveler.
LOVE MAKES OUR FAMILY (S&S Beach Lane, March ‘27) @pbcreativecrew #SCBWIMI #12x12PB #PBParty finalist ‘23 repped by @writeloudly.bsky.social
Adam Mordecai @advodude.bsky.social Writer/Strategist/Good Cause Investor - Working on a #scifi novel about problematic aliens and the tech CEOs gullible enough to help them. @advodude on most platforms. Formerly @upworthy.
Octavia Butler predicted all this.
@davidhogge.bsky.social @davidhogge.bsky.social 
Laura McLam @lauramclam.bsky.social children's book writer, educational media producer, outdoor lover.
curiosity kills stagnation.
Hey Crystal Smith Illustrates @crystalsmithart.bsky.social West Coast Canada illustrator & writer🤖🦕🛼
Short, left-handed, adhd, lighthouse keeper’s daughter. Nature & neon
Rep'd by @jemiscoe.bsky.social -Starling Literary
@starlingliterary.bsky.social
PBs: MAYBE A WHALE | MOTHER ASPEN
www.heycrystalsmith.com
Michelle Regello @michelleregello.bsky.social Curious explorer of real and imaginary worlds.
Marta Pilosio Illustration @martapilosio.bsky.social Italian author-illustrator with a passion for books, folktales, fairytales, legends and history. SCBWI member. Represented by Erzsi Deàk at Hen&ink Literary.
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. 
Leana Lee @leanalee.bsky.social Artist who likes to draw animals and children in a whimsical style with paints
Looking for representation
SF Bay Area
SCBWI member
📧Illustratedbyleanalee@gmail.com
Website: https://www.leanaleeillustrator.com/
Nicole Almendrada @nicolealmendrada.bsky.social 🖍️ Kidlit / digital & traditional illustrator
🎨 watercolour, gouache, pencils
💕 Animals, nature and crafts
🇨🇱 Latina
💚 SCBWI Spanish Comitee
✨ nicolealmendrada.art
Katie Booms Assarian @commonpoem.com Poet, artist, quirky spiritual picture book creator. Parenting twin 1st graders 👯 with a loud librarian. Farmers' daughter turned former writing prof, nerd for native plants + community arts, Episcopal church lady by day. Total Grand Rapids townie. Say hey
Laurel Gale @laurelgale.bsky.social When I'm not writing #kidlit, I'm taking #wildlife photos.
https://linktr.ee/laurelgale
ABSOLUTELY NO WORRIES is out now!
#birds #nature
Kerry McQuaide @kerrymcquaide.bsky.social Author/Illustrator of THE BIGGEST, HIGHEST WAVE | #SCBWI RA Eastern New York | she/her
I’m @kerrymcquaide on Insta, Threads, Cara & @kerrymcquaide.bsky.social
https://www.kerrymcquaide.com/
Holly Schindler @hollyschindler.bsky.social Author, artist, musician...a storyteller through any means possible.
linktr.ee/hollyschindler
Paulette Bogan @paulettebogan.bsky.social Kidlit Illustrator and Author. VIRGIL & OWEN Bloomsbury. Illustrated CHICKS & SALSA
BOSSY FLOSSY Holt
THE LOTS-OF -TIME MACHINE Two Lions. Rep’d by HG Literary. www.Paulettebogan.com
🍂 Melissa Escobar 🍂 @melissaescobarart.com Illustrator & author. Creator of all things cute, whimsical and magical. Horse girl!
Rep: @joycesweeney.bsky.social of The Seymour Agency.
Portfolio: www.melissaescobarart.com/
Links: https://linktr.ee/melissaescobarart
Diana Delosh - illustrator @dtdelosh.bsky.social Illustrator/storyteller represented by Lynnette Novak of The Seymour Agency
portfolio: https://dianadelosh.com
Loriwriting.bsky.social @loriwriting.bsky.social PB writer, 12x12 challenge, PBParty, Children’s Book Academy graduate, wife, mom, nana, retired elementary teacher and counselor. #lkidlit #PB
Patrice Simon @patricesimon.bsky.social 😘 💖
Sheri Bentley @sheribbooks.bsky.social Writer. Literacy Coach. Lover of people and words. #SCBWI #KidsChoice-Winner #KidLitVibes-Winner #50PreciousWords-HM #KidlitChuckleChallenge-HM Pub'd in @DirigibleBalloon
Barbara DiLorenzo @barbaradilorenzo.bsky.social Author + Illustrator
Rep'd by Rachel Orr of the Prospect Agency
Roseanne Baxter Frank | Kidlit Everything @roseannefrank.bsky.social #PB Writer FINDING CHRISTMAS 2025 | O’WIN & the MOON (2025) | Social Media @SCBWILongIsland | #kidlit Workshops | Insta: @writingoutloud X: @writingoutloud2 | Just Be Kind! linktr.ee/rbfrank
Chelsea DiCicco @chelseadicicco.bsky.social ADHD GIRL • Kidlit Writer, Blogger & Former Librarian • Author of 🅰︎🅳🅷🅳 🅰︎🅽🅳 🅼🅴 Feature Interview Host • Member of #SCBWI #WriteAcademy #WritingBarn #CourageToCreate PBParty Finalist 2025 www.chelseasworldofbooks.com
Marzieh Abbas | Kidlit Author @marziehabbas.bsky.social 🏆📚
🇵🇰📝
Constantly curious, chai-drinking award-winning children's book author, poet, and aspiring illustrator.
📕Excited for Eid (LBB, 2024)
📙Friday Fun (LLB, 2024)
📘Aarzu All Around (S&S, 2025)
📗The Camel Library (F&F, 2025)
📕Radiant Ramadan (LBB, 2025)
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
Tonnye Fletcher @tonnyef.bsky.social K-2 Music Teacher, kidlit author (repped by Joyce Sweeney), Debut PB 2026, Happily married woman of faith, #PBJamz multimedia blog of #PB (picture books) and #Jamz (music) www.tonnyefletcher.com 
Aubrey Allie @aubreyalliewrites.bsky.social ■BOY Mom ■Wife ■ #SCBWI ■Writer 📚 #WIFYR (Writing & Illustrating for Young Readers) BOOK CLUB Host 📋 President VZC Library Board 📒 #WritingCommunity #12x12PB
Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social I write #PB & #MG with humor, heart & hope 💖
#PBParty host | #SCBWI FL Crit Group Coordinator | #12x12PB | http://linktr.ee/MindyAlyseWeiss | https://mindyalyseweiss.com/
Repped by @joycesweeney.bsky.social
CBIG Illustrators @cbignyc.bsky.social CBIG, Children’s Book Illustrators Group, is a NYC based group of illustrators and author-illustrators who create work for children’s publishing.
Website: https://www.cbig-nyc.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbignyc/
Kim-Hoa Ung 黃金花 @autumnleaflet.bsky.social Author-Illustrator, Amigurumi Artist, A GIFT FOR NAI NAI (12/5/23) 👧🏻🎁👵🏼, http://instagram.com/AutumnLeaflet, Rep’d by Miranda Paul, https://linktr.ee/AutumnLeaflet
Larissa D. Elliott @larissadelliott.bsky.social Picture book author repped by @charlottewenger.bsky.social. Sometimes writer of YA & MG. Wife. Mommy. Band director. 🇵🇭🇺🇸. She/her. #12x12pb. #Kidlitart on IG @ larissa.d.elliott. ADHD is my superpower.
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
Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social Picture Book author & Founder, #12x12PB @12x12challenge.bsky.social & co-founder @pbsubmissions.bsky.social. SONG AFTER SONG: Julie Andrews Bio (2023, little bee), OVER, BEAR! UNDER, WHERE? (2021, Philomel) juliehedlund.com
Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com 🇨🇦 Author/illustrator. Illus books by Judy Blume, Michael Ian Black, others. Author news, more: https://debbieohi.com/links/ Atmosphere updates: https://debbieohi.com/standard-reader
📚 I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS
🎨 I'M BUSY
DebbieOhi.com
Shirley Ng-Benitez @shirleyngbenitez.bsky.social Bay Area Children's book Author/Illustrator, and absolutely anti-AI.
DOWN, THROUGH, UP - debut picture book releases March 2, 2027, pre-orders available now at: shirleyngbenitez.com
—Everyone’s a story.
Abi Cushman @abicushman.com Kidlit Author/Illustrator
☔️ Soaked!
🚗 Animals Go Vroom!
🐻 Wombats Are Pretty Weird | Flamingos Are Pretty Funky
🐹 The Quiet Forest | The Quiet Ocean
https://www.abicushman.com | Newsletter: https://www.abicushman.com/join-my-email-list
Dow Phumiruk @dowphumiruk.bsky.social Mom, wife, clinically retired peds, now academic MD, author/illustrator, 🇹🇭Thai American, SCBWI Narr Art Award winner, E/W Lit Agency, posts #kidlitart & book marketing, on hiatus from new book projects. Ignores random DMs. She/her/hers, opinions my own.