Jacob Hansen @jacobhansenwrites.bsky.social Repped by Sorcha Fairbank
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Indianapolis
@maikelakkermans.bsky.social @maikelakkermans.bsky.social Fantasy writer from the Netherlands.
Believer that every story starts with a question.
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ØROJI (Eunbee Kim) @orojiart.bsky.social Warm, playful picture books bursting with character and a little magic.✦
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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! 📚📖✏️🎨🖌️👻💀🧟🧛🏼🦇🎃♥️🧡💛💚💙💜
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M. Ireland @curiousmousestudio.bsky.social Narrative illustration | Mostly digital, sometimes traditional 🎨
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Stephen Macquignon @smacquignon.bsky.social First Runner-up Tomie dePaola Award. Member of The Illustration Dept and SCBWI.
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Maria Kim @mkimwrites.bsky.social ✨Biracial Mexican-American Kidlit Writer
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Melissa Rea Author 📚📚📚 @melrea.bsky.social Four novels written. Fun novels about strong women with a pinch of magic. https:// @iquitcigs.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social Team Site StL Mo 🚭
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Ziggy Zou @ziggy-zou.bsky.social Writer of children's picture books. Creator of zombies and mermaids and dreamer-upper of adventures.
Real name, Rachael. Mum of 2 nearly grown-up boys.
https://mybook.to/magicmermaidtail
ziggyzoubooks.co.uk
Brooke Baum @brookebaum.bsky.social 🌟 2025 #PBRisingStars Mentee
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brookebaum.com
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Page Getz @vertigoradio.bsky.social Author. A TOWN WITH HALF THE LIGHTS ON. April 2025 on Sourcebooks. Repped by Jenissa Graham at BookEnds Literary.🧚🏻Haunted by the friendliest ghosts. 🇵🇸✡️🏳️🌈☮️🩵
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Sumi Chowdhury @artbybluebellsumi.bsky.social Illustrator from India
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Sarah Doan ˙ ᵕ ˙ @lilacdoodz.bsky.social Children's book author illustrator ✐ Rep'd 𝑏ყ James McGowan ᴀᴛ BookEnds Literary #kidlit
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Paolo Jasa, Library Professional @pbjasa.bsky.social Hey, I promise I don't bite!
He/They | 🇵🇭 🇺🇲 | 🖌️📚🖼️🕹️🏋️♀️
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Katie Gilstrap @bykatiegilstrap.bsky.social Author of SPACEMANATEE! (Magination Press), PENNY LU PORCUPINE, and FINNEGAN FOX (Nancy Paulsen Books). 📚
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Jenn Ferna Hall @jennfernawrites.bsky.social I get far too excited when I walk into an office supplies store. | #SCBWI | #12x12PB | #amwriting | #wip | #PB #kidlit #F | #motherhood #NF | she/her
Blue Sword, Resist @blueswordresist.bsky.social We are the Democratic resistance.
The Saturday Morning Podcast 🎙️ @satmornpod.bsky.social Welcome to #SaturdayMorning & Syndicated #Cartoons! Indie #podcast hosted by preservationist Christopher Jay. Travel back to the #80s every other Saturday! (Ally 🏳️🌈 - He/Him)
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AlemeWrites @alemewrites.bsky.social Hi! I'm Ale and I love to write and tell stories.
Working non stop to become a published author.
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They/them
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@jlbgrandma.bsky.social @jlbgrandma.bsky.social 🔵 in a 🔴 state! 😩
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@jilltataraworld.bsky.social @jilltataraworld.bsky.social interested in books art movies science and other cool kids' stuff. #kidlit #scbwi #amwriting
Kaitlin Felix - Author of RAN'S DAUGHTERS - OUT NOW!! @kaitlinfelix.bsky.social Author, ringbearer, nerd in the Swiss Alps. ADHD/Chronic Illness. She/her 🏳️🌈
RÁN’S DAUGHTERS out MARCH 4, 2025 from Outland Entertainment
I like Vikings, crochet, and cats.
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Sam Sinclair @samqsinclair.bsky.social Mama to my little besties👫
Wife to my big bestie👩❤️👨
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Interior designer by day🛋
#KidLit author by dreams✨
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Christine Alemshah @christinealemshah.bsky.social #PB Author of BEA’S BALIKBAYAN BOX OF TREASURES '25 with @freespiritbooks.bsky.social | #12x12PB | #SCBWI | #Growyourwriting Challenge Host | 🇵🇭🇺🇸 #filtheshelves
Rep'd by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social of CMA
Julian Plum @julianplum.com Picture book illustrator working in gouache! he/they 🏳️⚧️ 🖌️ 🌿
WHOSE TREE IS THIS (Singer, Lerner, S '26)
THE HOUSE THAT FEELS LIKE ME (Allen, LBYR, W '27)
Rep'd by Naomi Davis @ BookEnds Literary
💌 contact: hello@julianplum.com
🎨 portfolio: julianplum.com
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
Terrancelee @terranceleee.bsky.social Loved Hilary
Loved Kamala
Loved Biden
Loved Obama
Hate donny
Still Believe in the American Dream.
Enough Said!!!!
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
Brian Kirby @boringstorybook.com Author/illustrator of humorous stories for kids.
https://briankirbystudio.com
SCBWI Ohio: North | #pbparty Finalist ‘24 & ‘25 | #kidlit booster
Represented by @KaitlynLeann17.bsky.social at
@Bradfordagents.bsky.social
Malia Pila @maliapila.bsky.social 📮✨rep'd by James McGowan @ BookEnds
half hawaiian children's book illustrator based in Austin, TX.
maliapila.com
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Valerie Bean @valdraws.com Children’s illustrator represented by
@sophiesheumaker.bsky.social at
@bookendsliterary.bsky.social
badmarble @fukensekai.bsky.social General strike whenever you’re tired of all this.
Reform the Court. Expand the Court.
Amberlea Williams @amberleawilliams.bsky.social • Children's book illustrator-author / Graphic Designer / Yoga Instructor
• author/illustrator of 'The Bee Without Wings'
• Rep'd by Tracy Marchini, BookEnds Literary
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Sarah Stephens @sarahredfox.bsky.social Agent at Red Fox Literary ✏️ Kidlit Author 🖍️Indie Bookseller 📚 Dog Worshipper 🐾 Tree Hugger 🌳
@brittneylynn22.bsky.social @brittneylynn22.bsky.social Reader. Writer. Crocheter. Player of TTRPGs. Believer in human rights and science.
Alexanna @xgentlealexina.bsky.social 🍰 Sweet tooth 🍬 Indulge in my sweet side! ➡️ ✨
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Becca Syracuse @bookdesignbee.bsky.social Associate Art Director • Children's Illustrator
Rebeccasyracuse.com
She/her
Rep'd by Natascha Morris/ The Tobias Agency
Monika Baum @monbaum.bsky.social Kidlitart illustrator, accountant & analyst, linguist. I love watercolor, cakes, the Alps, Scotland, squirrels, Star Trek, and happy accidents. 🇨🇭&🇩🇪.📍Switzerland.
www.monbaum.com
Mel Cordan (she/her) @melcordan.bsky.social Animating by day-Illustrator & Author by night.
Rep’d by @annmrose.bsky.social
Mama Bear to neurodivergent & 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ kids.
https://linktr.ee/melaniecordan?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=6dee148a-6859-4ea
Will Fertman @willfertman.com Father and author of The Deaf Baby Instruction Manual, available now from Bloomsbury Academic: https://is.gd/0FoT5z
All opinions are my own. More opinions at:
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Picture books, eh! @picturebookseh.bsky.social We write, illustrate and support Canadian, and we’re releasing our seventh year of picture books in 2026. Follow us for news about 🇨🇦 PBs, blogs by 🇨🇦 PB creators and more, eh!
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Rachel G. Payne (she/they) @rpayne.bsky.social Early literacy librarian, SLJ columnist, Horn Book board book reviewer, play advocate, and debut author of Let's Rumble from Rise x Penguin Workshop (July 2025). Rep: Kathleen Rushall at Andrea Brown Lit.
She/they
RachelGPayne.com
Teresa Robeson @teresarobeson.com Author/Artist * Asian Pacific American Librarians Association PB winner * #Kidlit * 🇭🇰🇨🇦🇺🇸 * she/her * SO: @indianaclimate * sign up for my newsletter at teresarobeson.com to get free art+story * 🚫 DMs or MAGA
Repped by: @casahasegawa.bsky.social
@mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social @mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social Writes books for young, curious minds.
Repped by Naomi Davis, Bookends Literary
The Ghost Queen is a JLG Selection : 11 Feb, 2025
https://www.mahtabnarsimhan.com/
Mari Stauffer Howard @maridara.bsky.social Visual artist & illustrator…cat mom…happy wife…human rights & justice, climate justice.
Iban/Swiss/American #decolonize ✨Art✨Cats✨Music✨ Foraging✨ Nature✨ Cosmos✨Gardening✨🛸✨
🎨: https://www.maristaufferart.com
Quinette Cook @quinettecook.bsky.social Storyteller | Weimaraner Mom | Gardener | MFA in Writing for Children & YA Hamline University | SCBWI RAE | HWA | seeking representation www.quinettecook.com
Ava Ross/Alaya Wells @avarossalayawells.bsky.social RN/author she/her, 2xGH|Former PitchWars mentor. BLM; Ava: monster romance (2x USA Today Bestselling Author); Alaya: Romantasy. Rep: Amanda Jain, Bookends Lit
Clary Huang @claryillustration.bsky.social 🎨Children’s book illustrator
✨The Illustration Department & SCBWI member
🔔Available for PBs, board books, and editorial projects
🚀Rep'd by Tracy Marchini Literary
Portfolio: claryillustration.com
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Norene Paulson @nrpaulson.bsky.social I love words! Picture book author. Animal lover. NILA'S PERFECT COAT (Beaming Books, '23)📚WHAT'S SILLY HAIR DAY WITH NO HAIR? (Albert Whitman, '21) 📚 BENNY'S TRUE COLORS, (Imprint/Macmillan, '20) Rep: Naomi Davis, BookEnds. She/her
www.norenepaulson.com
Deb Zapata @debbiezapata.bsky.social Children's book author. UP AND ADAM (2022, Kids Can Press), ABUELA'S LETTER (2024, Magination Press) & ISABEL'S BIRTHDAY SURPRISE (2025, Magination Press). Baker. Tea Lover. Knitter. #12x12 #SCBWI
Debra Kempf Shumaker @debrakshumaker.bsky.social Children's Writer. Avid Reader. Repped by James McGowan & Sophie Sheumaker, BookEnds Literary. Member of @steamteambooks.bsky.social & @kl4gm.bsky.social.
Nicole Almendrada @nicolealmendrada.bsky.social 🖍️ Kidlit / digital & traditional illustrator
🎨 watercolour, gouache, pencils
💕 Animals, nature and crafts
🇨🇱 Latina
💚 SCBWI Spanish Comitee
✨ nicolealmendrada.art
Bill Canterbury @billcanterbury.bsky.social Kidlit author, tv writer/producer.
Wrote Simpsons/Pinky&Brain/Clone Wars.
FARM SHARK (June '26, DBYR)
STRANDED PANDAS series ('27/'28, Simon Spotlight)
billcanterbury.com
Abigail Setiadi @abigailsetiadi.bsky.social #KidLit Illustrator who is happiest when drawing everything fun!
Rep'd by Tracy Marchini at BookEnds Lit.
https://abigailtan.com/
Amy Rose Bennett @amyrosebennett.bsky.social Award-winning author of historical romance & romantasy. Amateur kitchen goddess. Lover of coffee. The Nanny's Handbook to Magic and Managing Difficult Dukes out 09/30 2025 with Kensington. Rep'd by Jessica Alvarez at BookEnds Literary. She/her.