John Zeleznik @johnzeleznikauthor.bsky.social Father, Husband, Teacher & Writer. Jedi Knight & friend to Captain Solo. Winter is coming. Mets, Orange, Isles, Bills fan. Novelist & writer NOT the artist with the same name! Opinions stated are mine alone.
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Caroline Kind @carolinekind.bsky.social MG author, educator, researcher, reader, learner | She/Her | Halifax, NS |
L. G. Robbins @quillcheese.bsky.social Writer | Filmmaker | Illustrator | Canadian | He/Him | SAC: quillcheese #EpicPartner
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
website: melissambergum.wixsite.com/melissabergum
Aimee L. Gross @aimeegross.bsky.social MG and YA author with two books out in the world : “If Crows Know Best” and “No Mercy From Crows” with more to come! SCBWI , Kansas Authors Club.
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
https://www.miyabeck.com 
Toddling The Stacks @toddlingthestacks.com You should be reading #kidlit, and we'll help you see why.
A children's literature podcast by award-winning educator and Princeton-educated literature PhD @seangill.net
New episodes drop on Mondays!
http://www.ToddlingTheStacks.com
Joe Hessert @joehessert.bsky.social Seeking Representation for my Middle Grade Fantasy Debut | MFA, Iowa Writers’ Workshop
joehessert.com
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.
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.
J. C. Jones @thejcjones.bsky.social Author of the best selling Louisa Moss detective series.
Ex-nightclub boss and, due to carelessness, owner of only half a lung.
Poems and Limericks daily.
Based in Hereford, UK.
DearEditorDotCom @deareditordotcom.bsky.social Deborah Halverson—“The Editor”—posts writing tips, inspirations, news, & alerts when she answers new questions from writers on DearEditor.com
April Henry @aprilhenry.bsky.social I kill people, but only on paper. New York Times bestselling author of over 30 thrillers. Out May 12: IN THE BLOOD. I love snacks, scary things, Brazilian jiujitsu, and democracy.
It's Time for Young Teen Lit @youngteenlit.bsky.social We believe 12-15 year olds need books published just for them. Moderated by Christina Chatel & Marcia Kochel, MS librarians who implore the publishing industry for books meant for grades 6-9. #youngteenlit #itstimeforyoungteenlit www.youngteenlit.com
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
Linda Joy Singleton @lindajoysingleton.bsky.social Author of over 55 middle-grade, YA, and picture books. Loves speaking at schools, libraries, and conferences. Owned by five cats. Writing news and frebies at Www.LindaJoySingleton.com
Harold Underdown @hunderdown.bsky.social I'm a children's book editor, teacher and workshop presenter, owner of The Purple Crayon website -- www.underdown.org --and part of Kid's Book Revisions Plus: @kbrplus.bsky.social.
I post about #kidlit and other things.
Scott Rhoades Writes Daily @scottwrites.bsky.social Writer, reader, guitarist
Represented by Tsunami Literay Ink
Lynn Lovegreen @lynnlovegreen.bsky.social I'm an Alaskan, YA author, and advocate. I write YA and MG fiction with historical and romantic elements set in Alaska. Libraries rock! (she/her)
www.lynnlovegreen.com
Kate Taylor @kitskate.bsky.social Nature nerd, children's author, happy hiker
Maria is Writing @mariakidlit.bsky.social #Kidlit PB/MG writer and enthusiast
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Summit County Libraries @summitlibraries.bsky.social #1 Most Followed Library in the USA!
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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)
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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Serendipity Literary Agency @serendipitylit.bsky.social Celebrating over 25 years of Literary Management. Unearthing Gems One Book at a Time!
Laura Bennett @losbennett.bsky.social Literary Agent at the Liverpool Literary Agency with a focus on underrepresented SFF writers.
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She/her.
Rebecca Eskildsen @rebeccaesk.bsky.social Writers House. She/her. Open to queries.
https://www.rebeccaeskildsen.com/
Sophia M. Ramos @sophiamreads.bsky.social Literary Associate at New Leaf Literary. Diet Coke enthusiast, competitive axe thrower, dog mom—you know, the works.
Jane Chun @janechunlit.bsky.social Literary agent at Transatlantic Agency. Trying to think of what meme most defines me currently.
https://jane-chun.com
The Tobias Literary Agency @thetobiasagency.bsky.social A full-service literary agency representing authors of fiction and nonfiction.
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JABberwocky Literary Agency @awfulagent.bsky.social Query guidelines and other useful info can be found on our website: https://awfulagent.com/
You can also visit Joshua's Blog to find deeper takes on our posts and our agency's business.
Bonnie Swanson @bbswannauthor.bsky.social Literary Agent at FinePrint Literary (CLOSED TO QUERIES)
Author
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Kurestin Armada @kurestinarmada.bsky.social Literary agent at Root Literary, specializes in science fiction/fantasy and graphic novels for all ages. More info at: https://www.rootliterary.com/
Bradford Literary Agency @bradfordagents.bsky.social We are a boutique agency passionate about forming true partnerships & building long-term relationships with our clients. Visit us at: https://bradfordlit.com
John M. Cusick @johnmcusick.bsky.social SVP and Literary Agent with Folio Literary Management. Author of YA and MG. Mostly harmless. 
Kelly Sonnack (like "Sonic") @ksonnack.bsky.social Children's Agent. Reader. Mama.
Header art by Marissa Valdez.
Jordan Hamessley @thejordache.bsky.social Literary Agent at JABberwocky Literary Agency representing picture books through YA. Musical Theater nerd. Disney adult. Fan of all things spooky.
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Ally Ally Oxenfree @allymalinenko.bsky.social She/her 🏳️🌈 @Horrorwriters #SpookyMG Rep'd by @renarossner. GHOST GIRL, the Bram Stoker nominated THIS APPEARING HOUSE, THE OTHER MARCH SISTERS and Stephen King endorsed BROKEN DOLLS
Teisha just wants to fix the world 😁💪🐛🔥🖖💖🚀 @teisha42.bsky.social ("Tie-shuh")
Biologist. Writer. Geek. Baker. Pianist.
Querying debut #hopepunk novel: https://alienzoo.org/
Writing to make #scifi inclusive, hopeful, character-driven, community-minded, & kind. To make the world a better place.
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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
WriteStats @writestats.bsky.social Data-Driven Insights for Writers and Publishers.
https://writestats.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.
Julie Artz - Author, Editor, Book Coach, Dragon @julieartz.bsky.social I help status-quo busting writers like you slay their doubt demons and get their novels and memoirs reader-ready.
🐉 FREE Craft Your Query Workbook: https://pages.julieartz.com/queryaudit
Jules Sherred (he/him) @geekyjules.julessherred.com Cookbook CRIP UP THE KITCHEN out now. Disabled+autistic+gay+trans. Pro food photographer. Author. Natural bodybuilder back in school to become Registered Health & Nutrition Counsellor
Rep: Sarah N. Fisk
Out on sub with YA
julessherred.link
Duncan, B.C.
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
Lou Piccolo | Picture book & middle-grade editor & author @loupiccolo.bsky.social What do I do?
✨ Help kidlit authors write & revise their books
✨ Host Middle Grade Made Easy(er) podcast
✨ Run Rhyme Made Easy(er) membership
Start here⇣
https://linktr.ee/LouPiccolo
Cass Morris @cassmorriswrites.com Author: Aven Cycle | Story Editor: Mythik Camps | Podcast Cohost: Worldbuilding for Masochists | novels, short fiction, & immersive xp | Shakespeare nerd, once & future educator, rhetorician, geek chic | she/her | Virginia, USA
linktr.ee/cassrmorris
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! 🇵🇭
Wendy Parris @wendyparrisauthor.bsky.social MG author: FIELD OF SCREAMS and STAGE FRIGHT both Delacorte Press rep: Sara Megibow
https://www.wendyparris.com/home
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
Joni Pope @jonipopewrites.bsky.social MG/YA writer. Hamline MFAC. Storymakers Guild member. Bookworm 📚🐛. Maker of amigurumi. Loves sloths 🦥. Nerd. “Have courage and be kind.” She/Her
Chris Low @chrislowauthor.bsky.social I'm a #kidlit writer, special education coach, and blogger for @themixed-upfiles.bsky.social
Stories in @highlightsmagazine.bsky.social, @cricketmediainc.bsky.social, etc. | more at www.chrislowauthor.com
Kristie Choi @kristiechoi.bsky.social Editor @ Atheneum (S&S) | 🌈 bi/pan genderfluid (she/they); pro-transgender; neurospicy; 최민지, Korean-Am; plant witch meets punky morbid grandma/cat daddy; opinions my own.
KristieChoi.com
Laura Parnum @lauraparnum.bsky.social Author, copyeditor, occasional magician. PERIL AT PRICE MANOR (HarperCollins 2023) and THE HAUNTING OF BELLINGTON COTTAGE (HarperCollins, July 2025). www.LauraParnum.com
linktr.ee/lauraparnum
AJ Van Belle (they/them) @ajvanbelle.bsky.social Preorder A Dozen Dystopias and How to Dodge Them! https://linktr.ee/ajvanbelle
Writer & scientist who cuddles dogs, builds worlds. Rep: Lauren Bieker. https://ajvanbellenews.substack.com/
Rhysling & BSFA nominee.
Lit agent.
Nonbinary/transmasc 🏳️⚧️
Sera Rivers @writeloudly.bsky.social Writer. Literary Agent at Speilburg Literary. Status updates and MSWL at SeraRivers.com Rep’d by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency
Elizabeth Partridge @epartridge.bsky.social Author of books for kids and adults: hidden histories that need telling, artists and photographers whose work needs to be seen. National Book Award finalist. Coming in August: Imogen Cunningham: Her Life and Work. (Viking).
www.ElizabethPartridge.com
Jake Fluekiger- Author- 🏳️🌈 @jakefluekiger.bsky.social Author, rep’d by Ann Rose at Tobias Literary Agency - Co-host of THE WRITERS BLOCK podcast
#writingcommunity
Melissa H. Mwai @me-mwai.bsky.social https://melissamwai.com/
Author, Illustrator, Podcaster | Rep'd by Jacqui Lipton.
Preorder: National Geographic Kids Encyclopedia of African American History & Culture (Dec ‘26)
#SCBWI | #PBCHATMentee | #ADHDwriter | #KDZPodcast
Diana Delosh - illustrator @dtdelosh.bsky.social Illustrator/storyteller represented by Lynnette Novak of The Seymour Agency
portfolio: https://dianadelosh.com
Sally Hoch @sallyhochwriter.bsky.social 🙋🏼♀️Writer. #STEMGirl. Math nerd. ✍️ KidLit author. Freelancer. Teacher. #SCBWI. 📍Oklahoma
www.sallyhoch.com
Lauren Kimberly 🇨🇦 @authorlaurenk.bsky.social #PBParty Finalist ‘26 | #PBParty HM ‘25 | Writing PB through MG with heart, imagination, and information | autistic mom of two | #SCBWI #12x12PB | #amquerying #neurodiversity
www.laurenkimberlyauthor.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
Kimberly Vanderhorst @kymburlee.bsky.social AuDHD author of poetry, prose, and magic.
Thinks you’re lovely and wants to tell you so. Book in link. 📖 🇨🇦 🏳️🌈 she/her/hers
https://linktr.ee/kimberlyvanderhorst
Elayne Crain @elaynecrain.bsky.social Writer of childish things. Fan of sidequests. THERE'S SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THE BABYSITTER (w/ John Ledda, Feiwel & Friends). #scbwi #12x12pb #kidlit #☕ #📚 elaynecrain.com/books + elaynecrain.substack.com
Lauren Whitney (she/her) is querying! @laurenem6.bsky.social Mom of two, #kidlit writer, elementary school librarian, movie-lover, crazy LEGO lady
she/her
Juli 💖💜💙 @juli-writes.bsky.social Kid Lit writer with ADHD who likes to rock climb (She/her)
Rep: Sharon Belcastro at @belcastroagency.bsky.social
IG: @juli_writes #12x12PB #SCBWI
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Melissa Taylor @imaginationsoup.bsky.social Writer, communications/marketing consultant, fmr teacher & teacher trainer, author. M.Ed. TOVA’S SWEET SOLUTION (4/2026), https://melissataylor.net https://imaginationsoup.net
Marcella Pixley @marcellapixley.bsky.social Award Winning Author of #kidlit YA and MG Novels. NESHAMA (Candlewick 2025). Junior Library Guild Gold Standard. TROWBRIDGE ROAD (Candlewick 2020) Longlisted National Book Award, Finalist, Massachusetts Book Award, Junior Library Guild Gold Standard.
Trinica Sampson-Vera @trinicasampsonvera.bsky.social Associate Agent at New Leaf Literary & Media | they/she 🇹🇹🏳️🌈
trinicasampsonvera.com
brooke mondor (is CLOSED to queries) @brookeshelf.bsky.social associate literary agent @ Miller Bowers Griffin ☕️
https://linktr.ee/officialbrookeshelf
Uwe Stender @uwestenderphd.bsky.social Herthaner. Berliner Schnauze. Westend. Qualität kommt von Qual. 1982, 1991, 2013, 2017. Books, Films, Music. 💙 Berlin 🤍
Christine Goss- Closed to Queries @cgossagent.bsky.social Associate Literary Agent with FinePrint Lit.
Monica Rodriguez 🇲🇽 @loveleemonicaa.bsky.social 🕵🏻♀️Senior Agent at Context Literary 🎙️Host of Find A Lovely Life: A Self-Love Journey Podcast ✍️ Author rep’d by Alyssa Eisner Henkin
Heather Cashman @heathercashman.bsky.social Literary Agent at Storm Literary Agency | Podcast Cohost: Way-Word Writers | Writer
https://linktr.ee/heathercashman
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
https://QueryManager.com/LoriSteel
Melissa Rechter @melissarechter.bsky.social Lover of puns. Editor.
Lauren Appleton @lbapple.bsky.social Executive Editor at TarcherPerigee/Penguin Random House. I enjoy wit and sarcasm.
@gracemilusich.bsky.social @gracemilusich.bsky.social Associate Agent at Looking Glass Literary Management! Lover of books, writing, cats, and breakfast foods. Ethel Cain connoisseur. She/her.✨
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!!!!
Saskia Leach @saskialeach.bsky.social 📖 Junior Literary Agent at Kate Nash Literary Agency 💬 "You chose looks. I chose books." 📚 #RespectRomFic 🩷
Lee O'Brien @leepaigeobrien.bsky.social Associate agent at Looking Glass Lit | author of A HUNDRED VICIOUS TURNS and A SINGLE BRUTAL FATE (out 3/11/2025)| rep: @thejordache.bsky.social He/They 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈 
Sarah David @wordsandcoffee.bsky.social Speculative fiction writer, wannabe poet, English instructor, boy mom, adventure connoisseur, AYA cancer survivor and advocate.
Gabriella Noelle 📚 🇵🇷 @briellanoelle.bsky.social There's only one me. And I'm it. | Agent at Great Dog Literary Agency | Consuming all the media I can | Query Me!
https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/gabriella-melendez/
Clara Chuiton @literaryclara.bsky.social Associate literary agent with The Rights Factory / open to queries
Natalie Lakosil @natalielakosil.bsky.social Founder & Agent, Looking Glass Literary & Media
Cate Hart @catehart.bsky.social Literary Agent for Harvey Klinger Inc. Concert addict. Need more cowbell.
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
kathleenfoxxagent.com
Mara @maraalyse.bsky.social she/her. associate agent @ Azantian Literary Agency and SFF writer. former health policy prof. ✡️. Hoyas 🏀. Nationals ⚾️. Recovering Nagano '98 apologist 🥈⛸.
https://linktr.ee/mara.hollander
https://namedrop.io/marahollander
Anne Tibbets - Literary Agent @annetibbets.bsky.social Literary Agent/Writer/Grants Coordinator.
Doing my part for HCFVC, Donald Maass Literary Agency, and murders in space.
https://maassagency.com/anne-tibbets/
Marin Takikawa @marintakikawa.bsky.social agent at The Friedrich Agency | pronounced marine (like marine biology) 🐳 | she/her/hers
https://linktr.ee/marintakikawa
Amanda Carbonell @amandalitagent.bsky.social Former junior literary agent📚
She/Her/Ella. 🇵🇷
Editing Services: editingtales.com
Misc: linktr.ee/amandacarbonell
Sheyla Knigge @sknigge.bsky.social Literary Agent
Writer
Chaos Coordinator
Antoinette_The 1_ @antoinettev.bsky.social 🇳🇮🇬🇾🇨🇷 | Afrocosmic Writer • Illustrator | VIZ Mangaka🩸🪐 | Words: Hexagon SF, Inner Worlds, FIYAH Lit, Cosmic Horror Monthly, Amorphaville • Rep: @julieacrisp.bsky.social
🔗 https://www.viz.com/vizmanga/deepseeker-chapter-1/chapter/49177?action=read