Leslie Nightingale @leslienightingale.bsky.social Writer of YA novels and educator in the DC area
Leslienightingale.com
Sarah A @sarahleeab.bsky.social Proudly Minneapolis born. Chapel Hill NC, Passionate advocate for the needs of twice-exceptional students. MA UNC-CH Folklore.
Vanessa Global @vanessaglobal.bsky.social 209K LIBRARY: universities,libraries,politicians,scientists,academics, lawyers,economists,linguists,historians,writers,BLUE, ANTIFA!
Me: brown NA,Oregonian,veteran,globetrotter,critical thinker,linguist,teacher,reader,atheist,constructive,ANTI-TRUMPIST
Mermaid Writer @mermaidwriter.bsky.social SCBWI NY Eastern Up! Critique Coordinator
Kidlit writer, published poet, gemologist-in-training, wannabe polyglot, occasional mermaid, reluctant zebra 🍰💜🩶🤍💚 #kidlit #scbwi #amquerying #actuallyautistic
🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈 Pronouns: you choose (anything but he)
Lilistrations 🍉 @lilistrations.bsky.social Mexican-American Author and Illustrator
Scholastic, Penguin Random House, Sourcebooks
Rep'd by: Sophie Sheumaker @ BookEnds Literary
Lilistrations.com
Cecil Castellucci @misscecil.bsky.social Author Comics, Novels and Librettos. Currently in Canada.
Loves Comets.
she/her/they
https://linktr.ee/Seaskull
Ruqayyah Daud @borahaze91.bsky.social Senior Editor at LBYR & Requited 📚 please don’t pitch me your book here! ❤️
Print Play Protect @printplayprotect.bsky.social We make cool tabletop items :D
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.
Joby @jobymiller.bsky.social Graphic artist, digital illustrator, photographer, writer, all around creative, with a passion for Teddy Ruxpin, animatronics, and Disney Parks.
Au Literary Management @auliterarymgmt.bsky.social Where stories are as good as gold.
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@clarona56.bsky.social @clarona56.bsky.social 
molly margaret @loveisapinkcake.bsky.social heart of carrots
Caroline Kind @carolinekind.bsky.social MG author, educator, researcher, reader, learner | She/Her | Halifax, NS |
Comic Book Panel of the Day @dailycomicbooks.bsky.social A comic book panel each day taken from recent releases or venerable classics!
Profile - Spider-Man: Erik Larsen, Laura Martin - Hulk: Joe Bennett, Ruy Jose, Paul Mounts
Thomas Price @thomasprice.bsky.social Writer. Fiction: @thebarcelonareview.bsky.social, LA Review, Arkansas Review, @vol1brooklyn.bsky.social, The Normal School,
@icebreakerslit.bsky.social, Tower Magazine, @flashfictiononline.bsky.social
thomaskprice.com
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.
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
operation-endeavor.bsky.social @operation-endeavor.bsky.social She is a published author of nonfiction, both journalism and numerous peer-reviewed articles. Her fascination with space began with the first space flight, and although unable to become an astronaut, she channeled that passion into science fiction.
Scott Soeder | Kidlit Illustrator @scottsoeder.bsky.social Illustrator-Author
Favs: Comics, funny characters and sharks!
SCBWI Illustrator Coordinator Midsouth Region
Rep’d by Allison Remcheck | Stimola Literary Studio
scottsoeder.com
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.
Eva Soukal @evasoukalauthor.bsky.social 📖 MG/YA author raised in Czechia. Rooted in PNW 🌲
✍️Dark folklore. Speculative fiction. Light in dark places.
❤️ Editing a trilogy. Drafting a novel. Homeschooling.☕
Alex Winters | Romance Author @awintersromance.bsky.social Amazon bestselling romance author with a passion for holiday music, junk food, cheesy 80s horror movies & Epcot...👍🎄📻🍫🕯📗
https://www.amazon.com/author/awintersromance
@craterwalker.bsky.social @craterwalker.bsky.social Former Alaska pastor writing a memoir that blends humor, miracles, wilderness life, and the devastating reality of spiritual abuse.
This is the journey from laughter to loss to the CraterWalker rising.
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
wea-wyrm @wea-wyrm.bsky.social Just your average book hoarding d̷r̷a̷g̷o̷n̷ librarian/marketer.
Burn it down, my witches.
🏳️🌈
Mika Juon @mikajuon.bsky.social 🎨 ᴍɪxᴇᴅ ᴍᴇᴅɪᴀ ᴀʀᴛɪꜱᴛ & ᴄᴏᴍɪᴄ ᴄʀᴇᴀᴛᴏʀ | 🇦🇷🏳️🌈
📍 𝔱𝔦𝔯𝔢𝔩𝔢𝔰𝔰 𝔣𝔬𝔩𝔩𝔬𝔴𝔢𝔯 𝔬𝔣 𝔡𝔢𝔩𝔲𝔰𝔦𝔬𝔫𝔞𝔩 𝔡𝔯𝔢𝔞𝔪𝔰 🦋 ᴇɴᴛᴇʀ ᴍʏ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ, 𝔴𝔢𝔩𝔠𝔬𝔪𝔢
🚫ᴺᴼ ᴬᴵ 🚫
🖌️Other socials: https://linktr.ee/mikajuon
Kim Souza Carson - Author @kscarson.bsky.social Author, Writer, Blogger, Artist, Illustrator. Five-star reviewed novels.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Official Website: www.nottomissnovels.com
X.com/@Souza_Author
facebook.com/KSCarsonAuthor
instagram.com/kimsouzacarson_author
Widespread News etc @widespreadnewsetc.bsky.social Your source for news, movies, tv, games, sports, puns, quotes, some memes etc and things to show your friends, grandma etc. Also follow over @widespreadmemes
📍 The Internet
Tim Blundell | Aspiring MG Writer @ahedgehogscribbles.bsky.social
Middle grade writer.
Up to my armpits in drafts.
Sleepiest when fed.
Happiest when slept.
𝚆𝚒𝚍𝚎𝚜𝚙𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝙼𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚜 @widespreadmemes.bsky.social Your source for memes and some jokes, some funny videos and other things to show everyone and even your grandma!
📍 The Internet
Serena Call @serenacallart.bsky.social Aspiring children's book author and illustrator.
Jason D. McIntosh @jasondmcintosh.bsky.social Hi there!
I'm an Author & illustrator creating thoughtful illustrations & stories that inspire.
- SCBWI Don Freeman Award Winner
- PBParty Finalist '23, '24, ‘25, '26
- KidLit
- Follow me on Facebook, X, & Instagram!
- www.JasonDMcIntosh.com
Allison Hackworth @allisonhackworth.bsky.social Neurodiverse mom, wife, and nurse who absolutely loves creating colorful, spooky picture books with her husband! 📚📖✏️🎨🖌️👻💀🧟🧛🏼🦇🎃♥️🧡💛💚💙💜
Celina Sun @celinasun.bsky.social Associate Editor @ Penguin Workshop🐧📚
she/her▪️中文还可以▪️believer in magic▪️drinker of tea▪️all these feelings are mine~
#WeNeedDiverseBooks
Aurora @aurora-brn.bsky.social Illustrator, mostly kid lit 🐢☀️🌸🤸♀️
seeking representation
aurorabrn.com
aurorabrnart@gmail.com
Moira Ratchford @moiraratchford.bsky.social Author-illustrator known for vibrant, quirky characters. www.moiraratchford.com. Interested in kidlit art & licensing. Huge fan of birds, chai & fireflies. Tassy Walden Illustrator Award. Seeking representation. SCBWI. She/her
Canette Books @canettebooks.bsky.social Children's books for parents who get it 📚
"You're Only Two Once" — celebrating toddler magic
👇 Get the book
amazon.com/dp/1736839500
Tricia Skinner (queries open) @triciaskinner.com Work: Vice President at Fuse Literary.
Hobby: 한국어를 공부하고 있어.
Loves: 스트레이 키즈, Manhwas, Great Danes, SFF Books & Movies, and Anime.
(acct for work & play)
https://linktr.ee/triciaskinner
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
Rowan Brighton Brown @rowanbrightonbrown.bsky.social ⋆Queer Southern Novelist 🌿
⋆WHITE TRASH WITCHCRAFT (HH Fall, 2027)
⋆Rep: @keiralekseii.bsky.social at Azantian
⋆✒️WTMP & 🩵 SmoochPit Mentor
https://linktr.ee/RowanBrightonBrown
Mathabo @mathabo-m.bsky.social 19->20✨
Published Author at 13📚
Software Development Student\ Travel Agency Owner👩🏾💼
Drew Misemer is too damn busy... @dmisemer.bsky.social Comic Book Writer, Producer, Film fan, and down to work on everything. Need credentials? Check below.
Washington State University Alumni (Dec 2019)
2023 Negative Space Script Winner
2022 Negative Space Script Finalist (Top 3)
History Major, Pre-Law
Natasha Irving, District Attorney, District 6, Maine @natasha-irving.bsky.social Rural reform prosecutor, restorative justice enthusiast, romantasy fanatic, girl mom.
Zach Daniek @zachdaniek.bsky.social Hi! My name is Zach and I am an illustrator with a focus on children’s publishing.
https://www.zachdaniek.com
Shannon Ledger @shannonledger.bsky.social Writer, reader, and other stuff I don't enjoy nearly as much. Rep: Eva Scalzo at Speilburg Literary Agency @evascalzo.bsky.social
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.
Joanna Szeto @szetoj.bsky.social children's book author, Chinese bilingual teacher, #SCBWI #12X12
https://linktr.ee/joannaszetowrites
TinJar @tinjar.bsky.social #Scientist, #advocate, and #educator in the field of #climatechange. #Author of uplifting #climatefiction novel "A New Faith." Read or download the novel for free at https://tinjar.ghost.io/a-new-faith
#booksky #books #sciencefiction #solarpunk #hopepunk
Julie M. Evans @juliemevans.bsky.social Author of Fluffle Shuffle, out Aug 4, 2026. AKA "Julie McMaine Evans". Member of SCBWI, 12 X 12. 2nd book out soon.
Vibha Surya | Kidlit Illustrator @vibhasurya.bsky.social Illustrator + Designer
Seeking art representation
🧚🏻♂️Clients:PRH•Scholastic•Harpercollins•Hachette
Tasha Hilderman | Writer @tashahilderman.bsky.social Reader, Writer, #KidLit, 12x12,
📕METIS LIKE ME Tundra Books
📗LIGHTS AT NIGHT Tundra
📙MINI GOLF FUN Random House 2026
📘Candlewick 2027 TBA
📕Kids Can Press 2027 TBA
Rep’d by Rachel Orr at Prospect Agency
Julie 韓曉君 Hansen @juliehansen.bsky.social Mom, wife, writer with a penchant for PB-picture books, peanut butter & pickleball.
Content creator @ littlebigpicturebooks.substack.com
Rep’d by Lisa Amstutz of Storm Literary Agency
Jillian Watson, Writer @jillianmwatson.bsky.social Creative who loves to write and share resources for books to extend learning, engagement and enjoyment.
#12x12, #SCBWI, #CANSCAIP, #kidlit
Ann Magee @ammwrite.bsky.social 
Tanya Konerman, Kidlit Author 📚 @tanyakonerman.bsky.social PB/MG; Nature/Verse/Prose
Agent: Mona Kanin
'28 OTIS: THE KING OF KATMAI 🐻🌊👑
‘25 MUD TO THE RESCUE! 🐘🦩🦫 🐢
‘24 HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA 👻
SCBWI; WFH | hiker 🥾 | veggie 🌽|
bird&bear lover 🐤🐻 | nature 📷 | 💙
www.tanyakonerman.com
Aaron @aaaronjb.bsky.social he/him
Mylee J. Miller | SFF Author | ✨Updates Only✨ @myleejmiller.bsky.social Fantasy Author
HEART OF BONE (Crooked Lane & Simon Maverick, 9 March 2027)
#PosterPit Creator
Editor & Podcast Host
Book Competition Judge
Seeking new rep!
Website: https://myleejmiller.com/
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.
Jenn Gautam (she/her) @jenngautam.bsky.social ✏️Picture book writer
#SCBWI #12x12 #querying
🤓 Nature nerd
🐙 Former sci educator
🏳️🌈Queer
🌳Outdoor parenting inspo on IG @ PuddleParenting.
www.jenngautam.com
📍 Massachusetts
Haley Rose-Lyon @haleyroselyon.com Eisner-nominated letterer and designer | occasional editor and secret author | bisexual miscreant | she/they
📧: haleyroselyon@gmail.com
See my work at haleyroselyon.com!
THE LIGHT coming soon to Kickstarter:
https://shorturl.at/SiyWF
Katie Ferriello @katieferrie1.bsky.social Literary Agent w/ Mansion Street Literary Management
🎿🚵♀️🧘♀️🏋🏻♀️⛺️🛩️✍️📚
Kazoo magazine @kazoomagazine.com Quarterly Print Magazine for girls. National Magazine Award-winner. “Smart & beautiful” -NYT. "For little girls who want to grow up to be president” -Vogue. Made in Brooklyn. Ships worldwide. www.kazoomagazine.com
Kristy Ryan @kristyfavata.bsky.social 
@cchristie317.bsky.social @cchristie317.bsky.social 
Heidi Lewis @heidilewis.bsky.social Author and vintage ephemera/mixed media collage artist. Ask me about the lost art of letter writing.
My picture book, LOUIE MATTAR’S FABULOUS CAR, illustrated by the amazing Jordi Vila Delclòs comes out in August (Creative Editions).
heidilewis.info
Winifred Dinh @winifreddinh.bsky.social she/her
Aspiring illustrator 📖
Join me on my art journey 🎨
Follow me on other websites at https://winifreddinh.carrd.co
Mari S @mari-books.bsky.social Reader/Writer of Fantasy, Romance and anything in between.
Latin American, she/her
New Year's Angel @kcriverabooks.bsky.social Kayla | she/her | 28 | writer/artist
M Elizabeth @and-shecontinued.bsky.social Debut author - City in the Sky Part I - The Salerian Timekeeper
Neurologist
Foodie
Nature lover ❤️
https://melizabethauthor.com
Shoshana Flax @shoshanaflax.bsky.social @HornBook-er. MG/PB author. Rep: @AmyRStern, Sheldon Fogelman Agency. #SCBWI. 2025 Walter Award judge. She/her. Opinions mine.
Parodies for Charities: tinyurl.com/hwtylda
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
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. 
Christopher Roubique - Author @dreamertide.bsky.social Author of MYTHSPEAKER (Spring 2026, Viking Children's). Writer of #Fantasy & #SFF, Christ-follower, Husband, Dad. Represented by
Melanie Figueroa of Root Literary.
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
Kiana Nguyen @kiananguyen.bsky.social Literary Agent at Donald Maass Literary Agency
Representing YA & Adult Fiction; Horror, SFF, Thriller, Romance, and WF
IG: knguyenbooks
www.kiananguyen.com
Alex Davis @alexdavis1981.bsky.social Lecturer, workshopper and creative writing events organiser - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/alex-davis-events-17318878423
Gill Evans. Counselling Psychologist AFBPsS. @gillevansx.bsky.social Psychologist living in Philadelphia from the UK.
Gill Evans author of The Anxious Therapist, YouTuber and Wordler. Honourable Mention for my book by Hay House.
Go to my website Anxioustherapist.com for £1 or $1 kindle book. Download kindle app free.
Sonya Afnan @sonyaafnan.bsky.social Writer | illustrator | Iraqi-Chaldean † | SCBWI
Rep: Jordan Hamessley at JABberwocky Lit Agency
www.sonyaafnan.com/portfolio
@suzietownsend.bsky.social @suzietownsend.bsky.social 
Charlie Clark @clarkcharlie.bsky.social Taking a break from writing code to write some prose 👉 charliewrites.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
Andrew Auseon @andrewauseon.bsky.social MG/YA Author. Video Game Designer.
SPELLBINDERS: OVERPOWERED now available!
spellbinderbooks.com
andrewauseon.com
Represented by Aevitas Creative Management.
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.
selfpubshelf.com
We Do What Amazon Won’t:
Get found by readers Googling your genre.
Drive traffic that makes Amazon’s system beg to recommend you.
Camryn Garrett @dancingofpens.bsky.social Writer and filmmaker. Author of five books, most recently IN BETWEEN DAYS. She/her.
https://www.booksaremagic.net/item/k9JCycuDevqU8Ufpha6EHQ
Makayla Leigh 🌿🌊⚔️ @themakaylaleigh.bsky.social writer of SFF with a charming dash of romance and banter ✨ | www.makaylaleigh.com/links
Junco @junconagano.bsky.social juncostudio.com
aNi ilustra @aniilustra.bsky.social 🖌 Children's book author-illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart
✉️ ani.ilustra.asl@gmail.com
🌐 www.aniilustra.com
Kennedy Loraine @kennedyloraine.bsky.social Children's Book Illustrator
Rep’d by Charlotte Wenger at Prospect Agency
Renee Agatep @goingbyrenee.bsky.social #poet #writer #kidlit #2e #2eMom
📚 OHIO RADIO (Wolfson / Indiana University Press)
💀 THE ICEMAN'S PURSE
🖊 GoingbyRenee.com
Repped by @awfulagent.bsky.social
Heflinreps @heflinreps.bsky.social A premier agency of select illustrators.
Faith Lapka Richardson @faithr.bsky.social farmgirl, writer, ecotherapist, RN
www.faithrichardson.info
www.faithwrites.ca