Autumnal_Grace @flawlessbot.bsky.social Shedding the restlessness of summer, it settles into the elegance and richness unique to autumn.
@charbelm.bsky.social @charbelm.bsky.social Building a cozy corner of like-minded friends. No crypto, no financial pitches, and absolutely no creeps. RTs are just for sharing, not endorsing. โโจ
Krista Van Dolzer @kristavandolzer.bsky.social Literary agent at @unteragency.bsky.social. Once (and future?) author. Friendly neighborhood introvert. (Opinions are, of course, my own, and you can also find me at kristavandolzer.wordpress.com)
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Allison Hackworth @allisonhackworth.bsky.social Neurodiverse mom, wife, and nurse who absolutely loves creating colorful, spooky picture books with her husband! ๐๐โ๏ธ๐จ๐๏ธ๐ป๐๐ง๐ง๐ผ๐ฆ๐โฅ๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐
Dawn Simon @dawnsimon.bsky.social MG and PB writer. VCFA WCYA. Dog and chicken lover.
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ROCKY LASTER๐ฑ๐ฆ @rockylaster.bsky.social Feral Alaskan Hoosier. 17% Sasquatch DNA. High Priestess of the Leguminati ๐ซ. Allegedly Afraid of๐ Mice. Watermelon Enthusiast ๐. Awesome Dad๐. Adoring Husband. Impossibly Humble. Susceptible to Flattery, ๐ฅ's, and Wizardry. Balding Vegan Earthling ๐
Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social Childrenโs poet & writer โข Speaker โข Mom of 7
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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
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Allison Grinsdale Pistohl @allisonpistohl.bsky.social Author, Artist, Mother, Wife, Doodle Dog Lover
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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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Jean Letai @jeanletai.bsky.social Writer pubโd in WBUR Cog, Boston Globe, LA Times, Japan Times, Princeton Alumni Weekly, Friends and Anemones. Olympic Short Track Speedskating Mom. #SCBWI #12x12 #WritingBarn
Ellen Weinstein @ellenweinstein.bsky.social Illustrator, Author, New Yorker
Five Stories, Holiday House
Yayoi Kusama:From Here to Infinity, MoMA
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Mary Ann Cappiello @macappiello.bsky.social PORTRAITS OF ELEANOR (Holiday House, 2027), narrative YA bio of medieval queen Eleanor of Aquitaine.
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Reading with Purpose (Teachers College Press, 2024),Text Sets in Action (2021), and more.
Christa Heschke @christaheschke.bsky.social Literary Agent at McIntosh & Otis, Inc. Lover of books, travel and adorable animals. Cat mom and mom to Kira :) Western NY born and raised. Green Bay Packers fan.
Kathleen Doherty @kathleendoherty.bsky.social Reading/Educ. Specialist and playful author of DON'T FEED THE BEAR (Union Square), THE THINGITY-JIG (Peachtree), and THE TWIST-A-ROO (Peachtree) #kidlit www.KathleenDohertyAuthor.com
Megan Whitaker @meganewhitaker.bsky.social 12 x 12 PB Challenge member, 2021 PB Party finalist, unexpected liver transplant recipient, reading teacher, wife and mom, gardener and animal lover! ๐จ๐ฆ๐บ๐ธ- J @jonah-heller.bsky.social @jonah-heller.bsky.social Editor, Peachtree
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Sally M. Kim @sallymkim.bsky.social Literary Agent @AndreaBrownLit
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Elizabeth Gilbert Bedia @lizbedia.bsky.social Children's Book Author
BESS THE BARN STAND STRONG (PSK)
ARTHUR WANTS A BALLOON (Trigger) | BALLOONS FOR PAPA (HarperKids)
A DINOSAUR'S DAY Series (DK/PRH)
Repped by Charlotte Wenger, Prospect Agency
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To-wen Tseng @twtseng.bsky.social โ๐ป MG & YA Author | ๐บ๐ธ๐น๐ผ Education Columnist | ๐ฌ Exploring food justice, family, & resilience
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Barbara Odanaka @barbara-odanaka.bsky.social Picture book author, geriatric skateboarder, ex LA Times. Repped by Tracey Adams/Adams Literary.
Kristie Choi @kristiechoi.bsky.social Editor @ Atheneum (S&S) | ๐ bi/pan genderfluid (she/they); pro-transgender; neurospicy; ์ต๋ฏผ์ง, Korean-Am; plant witch meets punky morbid grandma/cat daddy; opinions my own.
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Shuba Mohan @shubamohan.bsky.social Writer, wanderer, and wonderer
Scott Kurtz @scottkurtzbooks.bsky.social ๐ Author & Cartoonist | โ๏ธ Creator of Table Titans Club
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normacardenas.bsky.social @normacardenas.bsky.social assoc prof of practice | research food, identity, culture, and pedagogy #LasMusas #PBChat #WNDB #RUCCL Mentee #SCBWI #12x12 Ella/She
Julia Pierre Hammond @juliapierrehammond.bsky.social โ๐ฝPB Author & Illustrator
Soulful Struttin' (Free Spirit '24)
Mort the Mediogre (HarperCollins '27)
Happy Noon Year (Sourcebooks '26)
and 4 unannounced pbs! #kidlit author #12x12
โก repโd by @christiemegillbooks @thecatagency
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Aaron Izakowitz @aizak.bsky.social Just thrilled to be here 
@jamieofelia.bsky.social @jamieofelia.bsky.social 2025 Brigid Erin Flynn Honor-Award winner. 2025 Rhode Island Latino Books Award nominee. Spanish learner. She/her/hers. ๐บ
Lauren Kimberly ๐จ๐ฆ @authorlaurenk.bsky.social THE HOLIDAY TRAIN (fall 2028) #PBParty Finalist โ26 | #PBParty HM โ25 | Writing PB through MG | autistic mom of two | #SCBWI #12x12PB | #amquerying #neurodiversity
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Bookshelfie โญ๏ธ @bookshelfie.bsky.social The Self-Pub Hub (Book Review and Story Site)
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Kiel Phegley @kielphegley.bsky.social Writer of comics and books for kids. Professor of Children's Literature. STRIKERS out from Lerner Books/Graphic Universe now.
Melanie Moore ๐๐ @melaniemoorewrites.com "Are You Staying, Mandy Boyle?" releases on Nov. 3, 2026! Represented by Marie Lamba of Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency. Yes to the Oxford comma.
Catmouse James @catmouse.bsky.social Dog mom ๐ถ๐ถ๐ถ๐ถ
๐ฒ๐ฌ illustrator repโd by Caryn Wiseman at Andrea Brown Literary Agency
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Sonja @sonjawrites.bsky.social Writer. Very proud to have grown the pictured carrot.
Terra Bella Books - Paula Henson @terrabellabooks.bsky.social Award-winning NF PB WHO NEEDS A FOREST FIRE #NautilusAward #SkippingStoneAward #IndieExcellenceAward #middlegrade #nonfictionkids #picturebooks #educator #kidlit @12x12challenge.bsky.social @aabbri.bsky.social #StopBookBanning
Gennie โจJenny with a Gโจ Gorback @gennie.bsky.social ๐๐ Picture books
๐ง๐ง Parenthood
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Represented by Sara Crowe Literary
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Amanda MacGregor @amandamacgregor.bsky.social Writing, reading, reviewing, libraries, dogs, childrenโs lit, mental health, and Teen Librarian Toolbox. All opinions solely my own. She/her.
Tiffani Burkett @tiffaniburkett.bsky.social Motorcyclist, Author, Adventurer. Repped by Bethany Hendrix at Spencerhill Associates
@bookmarkliterary.bsky.social @bookmarkliterary.bsky.social Www.bookmarkliterary.com
Bookstores & libraries are my happy place.
#kidkit
#kidlitart
Kade Dishmon @kadedishmon.bsky.social โจ he/they โข ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ๐ โข assistant editor acquiring @ Peachtree / Peachtree Teen โข rep: Daniele Hunter โข protect trans kids โข ๐ซ no AI in publishing โข opinions mine โจ
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Debbie Fong ๐ฒ๐ฌโจ @debbiefong.com Eisner & Ignatz nominated cartoonist โจ I make fun stuff at www.pommopress.com and work on books! Repโd by Janna Morishima โ๏ธ๐น๐ผ๐บ๐ธ
๐ NEXT STOP
๐ฎ THE FARAWAY FOREST: Wallyโs Route
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Allison Strick @byallisonstrick.bsky.social Kid Lit Creator--PB, CB, GN, illustrations. Rep'd by Adria Goetz of KT Literary. She/her Instagram @ByAllisonStrick www.allisonstrick.com
Susan Krawitz @susankrawitz.bsky.social Author, writer, editor, chicken and sheep chaser, exhausted gardener.
RD @rdreading.bsky.social Bookseller, Contemporary Fiction Reader, Book Club Organizer, Hiker, Yoga, Foodie, Exhausted Liberal who still believes
@marilynunderwood.bsky.social @marilynunderwood.bsky.social 
Rebecca Caprara @rebeccacaprara.bsky.social Writer & Designer. Author of SPIN, THE RIPPLE EFFECT, WORST-CASE COLLIN, & more. www.rebeccacaprara.com
You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast @ymwjpodcast.bsky.social A podcast that meets at the intersection of literary + mental health, providing insights, tools, & support around well-being for writers | Host @Drenderturmaud
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Danielle Render Turmaud, PhD @drenderturmaud.bsky.social Kidlit Author (Rep: Amy Nielsen) + Trauma Therapist | THESE BOOTS WERE MADE FOR MARCHING (2029)| Psychology Today Expert Blog Author| SCBWI |Host of the You, Me, & the Writing Journey Podcast (@YMWJPodcast) and @YouDeservepIt Pitch Event
Scott Wolf -- Kidlit author @scottwolfwriter.bsky.social Writer of #picturebooks and #MG for kids. Seeking representation. Member of #SCBWI and Storyteller Academy. 2023 Kids' Choice Kidlit Writing Contest Finalist. Proud father/supporter of a nonbinary child and a child with cerebral palsy.
A.C. Harper (he/him) @harperac.bsky.social ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ Transgender Author
๐ Hi, My Name Is Alex: https://a.co/d/0fD7INpf
www.echopressbooks.com/ac-harper
Dunham Literary @dunhamlit.bsky.social Dunham Literary. Agency representing authors of fiction and nonfiction for adults and authors and illustrators of children's books for all ages for 25 years. www.dunhamlit.com
Emma Miller ๐๐๐ @emmadmiller.bsky.social Canadian Author & Creator of "The Doonies" children's book series! ๐๐ https://thedoonies.ca
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Laurie Warchol @lauriewarchol.bsky.social Fiction & Nonfiction kidlit writer, avid birder, addicted to golf & coffee.
PEN New England Discovery Award for Nonfiction; Islandport Press; Cricket Media (Ladybug Magazine)- M Kary Henry @misskaryreads.bsky.social Kids. Books. I bring the two together and love what I do.
Also: I believe that reading is reading, so read what you want!
2023 Geisel Committee member
The opinions and views are mine. Pronouns: she/her/hers.
Cole Lanahan @colelanahan.bsky.social Literary agent @TheSeymourAgency repping bold voices & unforgettable stories. Publishing pro, nonprofit exec, advocate, speaker. Coffee & dogs fuel my day.
๐ฌ Queries open via QueryManager 1stโ7th each month only.
Sarah Van Goethem @sairdysue.bsky.social Author
THE WITCH OF THE DARK, 2026
THE GHOST OF FAIRBELL BAY, 2028
Forest Fairy. Library Lady. Probably trespassing somewhere abandoned.
Rep: Emelie Burl
Vikram Madan @artbyvikram.bsky.social He/him. #KidLit, Funny #Poems, #Art. ๐ BEWARE THE DRAGON AND THE NOZZLEWOCK ๐ ZOONI TALES ๐ OWL & PENGUIN ๐ A HATFUL OF DRAGONS ๐ BOBO & PUP-PUP ๐ Repโd Stimola Lit
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Tim Jones @themisterlibrary.bsky.social '25 SLJ Librarian of the Year ๐ '24 LJ Mover & Shaker ๐ '23 Natโl Media Literacy Teacher ๐ '22 KY Librarian of the Year ๐ Second City Alum ๐ Co-Owner of nimcoinc.com ๐ Book in 2026
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#Skybrarians #TLSky #EduSky #BookSky
kelly jensen @heykellyjensen.bsky.social Senior Editor at Book Riot. Editor/Author of BODY TALK, HERE WE ARE, + (DON'T) CALL ME CRAZY. Former librarian. Anti-censorship advocate. Yoga teacher. Your favorite infernal witch. She/her. Library Journal Mover & Shaker in 2024.
@nicksinger.bsky.social @nicksinger.bsky.social - G @gingerclark.bsky.social @gingerclark.bsky.social
Tabbitha Easley @tabeasley.bsky.social Mama to 6 I type B I enneagram 4w5 I graphic designer I writer I garden girl I laughs at self #kidlit #poetry
www.shegildsthelily.com
Samantha Knoerzer (she/her) @samanthaknoerzer.bsky.social Childrenโs Editor โข Tea-addict, thunderstorm enthusiast, and true Oscar Wilde obsessor โข she/her โข opinions my own
Daniele Hunter @danieledhunter.bsky.social She/her. Junior Agent, McIntosh & Otis, KidLit!! Pro em dash; anti AI. Queer, disabled. Wife, cat lady, knitter. Ambidextrous optimist. Opinions mine.
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#WeNeedDiverseBooks #BrainTumorSurvivor #CerebellarAtaxia #Endometriosis
Anjanette Barr @bookbarrista.bsky.social Literary Agent with Dunham Literary, Inc.
Temporarily closed to queries.
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๐Alaska ๐Books! Tea! Whisky!
Samantha Wekstein @swekstein.bsky.social Senior Literary Agent @TLA, She/Her, Terp๐ข, ENFJ, โ, dog lover
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SteelWorks Literary @steelworksliterary.bsky.social Founded by Lori Steel, SteelWorks Literary represents authors, illustrators, and graphic novelists for the children's and YA markets, and beyond.
https://steelworksliterary.com
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Caroline Carlson @carolinecarlson.bsky.social I write books for kids (VERY NEARLY HONORABLE LEAGUE OF PIRATES, WICKED MARIGOLD, & more). Latest: THE TINKERERS. Rep: Allison Hellegers. https://carolinecarlsonbooks.com
Eric Smith @ericsmithrocks.bsky.social ๐ Founder & Agent at Neighborhood Literary.
๐ Award-winning Author.
๐ด๐ฝ Perpetually Tired Dad.
Latest book: With or Without You.
Next: The Adopted Kidsโ Guide to Surviving Seventh Grade (Crown, Spring 2027)
๐ช https://www.neighborhoodliterary.com
Cordelia Jensen @cordeliajensen.bsky.social MG/YA verse novelist, author of LILAC AND THE SWITCHBACK, EVERY SHINY THING, SKYSCRAPING, THE WAY THE LIGHT BENDS. Creative writing teacher, freelance editor and certified book coach.
Cate Hart @catehart.bsky.social Literary Agent for Harvey Klinger Inc. Concert addict. Need more cowbell.
Scott Kurtz @scottkurtz.bsky.social Author of Table Titans Club from Holiday House Publishing. Repoed by Tim Travaglini. Creator of PvP. Godfather of webcomics. 
Michelle Nott @michnott.bsky.social Bilingual ๐บ๐ธ๐ซ๐ท Educator & Childrenโs Book Author, Enchanted Lion Books.
https://linktr.ee/MichelleNott?utm_source=linktree_admin_share
Della Ross Ferreri @dellarossferreri.bsky.social Children's Author
Rep:Rachel Orr, Prospect Agency
MOUSE BUFFET (Sleeping Bear Press)
HUGGLE WUGGLE, BEDTIME SNUGGLE (Beaming Books)
JANE THE TRAIN & THE CHRISTMAS STORM (Flamingo/PRH, 2028)
Now booking K-3 school visits.
https://www.dellarossferreri.com
Buffy Silverman @buffysilverman.bsky.social Author of nonfiction and poetry books for kids, lover of nature and photography. Check out my new book: STARLIGHT SYMPHONY. Visit me at www.buffysilverman.com
GiannaMarie @giannamarie.bsky.social associate agent at Azantian Literary Agency, crip autistic book enthusiast, ZiMi mask evangelist ๐ท
Charlotte Wenger @charlottewenger.com she/her | ๐ literary agent with Prospect Agency repping kidlit authors and illustrators | toddler mom | Greater Boston Area | opinions mine
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www.charlottewenger.com
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๐โจCaroline L. Perry โจ๐ @carolinelperry.bsky.social Picture book author
www.carolinelperry.com
Links: https://linktr.ee/carolinelperry
My books:
๐I AM NOT HAPPY! ๐ฆ๐บ ๐พ
๐ Messiโs Magic โฝ๏ธ ๐ฅ
๐The Memory Cake ๐ฒ๐น ๐ฐ
๐ The Corgi and the Queen ๐พ ๐
COMING SOON!
๐ I AM NOT GRUMPY! โน๏ธ๐ธ
๐Nighty Knight ๐ก๏ธ๐ฐ
Gordy Wright @gordywright.bsky.social ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Illustrator based in Scotland painting in gouache, ink & acrylic
๐ Represented by the Bright Agency
๐ณ๏ธโ๐ He/him
๐ gordywright.com
๐ linktr.ee/gordyjwright
Jolene Gutiรฉrrez | Kidlit Author & Teacher Librarian @writerjolene.bsky.social #Kidlit writer ๐ #SCBWI member ๐ Teacher librarian in a haunted library ๐ป TOO MUCH! AN OVERWHELMING DAY '23 โจ THE OFRENDA THAT WE BUILT '24 โจ MAMIACHI AND ME '25 โจ UNBREAKABLE: A JAPANESE AMERICAN FAMILY IN AN AMERICAN INCARCERATION CAMP '26 โจ 
Leif B. Lemmon @leiflemmon.bsky.social แฆ( แ )แก I'm Leif! I write novels, draw beans, and shelve library books for a living. My YA Horror TAKE ALL OF US is out now!