Arpita Choudhury @fernspikeart.bsky.social She/ Her
Lapsed marine biologist turned illustrator.
Looking for representation.
SCBWI Member Western PA.
Interested in PB, CB, ER, MG, BC, NF, puzzles, and kids games.
https://www.fernspikeart.com/moreinfo
Lydia Gil @lydiagil.bsky.social π΅π·π¨πΊwriter, profe
#scbwi #kidlit #culturaltravel
Lydiagil.com
R. L. S. Hoff @rlshoff.bsky.social Christ-follower, author, math teacher...
@nancyrileynovelist.bsky.social @nancyrileynovelist.bsky.social 
πΈππ π½ππππ€ β€οΈππππ @allflags.bsky.social Zazzler, refugee/imigrant from Twitter.......
Be curious ---> https://www.zazzle.com/store/allflags?rf=238555236939573440
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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
Editorzilla @editorzilla.bsky.social About to submit writing that will go through a copy editor? I'm here to help.
Allison Hackworth @allisonhackworth.bsky.social Neurodiverse mom, wife, and nurse who absolutely loves creating colorful, spooky picture books with her husband! ππβοΈπ¨ποΈπ»ππ§π§πΌπ¦πβ₯οΈπ§‘ππππ
LisaWriteDraw @lisawritedraw.bsky.social Children's author, illustrator and poet, SCBWI NM ARA, ranch living under blue skies of Santa Fe
www.strongboxstudio.com
@dianewhitlock.bsky.social @dianewhitlock.bsky.social 
Ellen Metrick @ell3m.bsky.social Kid Lit & Poetry Writer, Editor, Performer, Hyper Local Journalist, Traveler, Biophiliac, Mom and Ravenclaw
writerharrison @harrisonwriter.bsky.social π #Canadian - #Author - #Poet π
amazon.com/author/phillipharrison
I try to write in ways that feed both the mind and soul. β & #GenX #stationaryaddict
π« Creator of imagined worlds π«
Khione ππ Sastrugi @khionesnowgoddess.bsky.social Dog Worshipping, Mountain Loving, Useless Solivigant. Environment is my highest priority. Iβm PETRIFIED about overpopulation / overshoot. There are way too many people & most consuming way too much!
I desperately wish Women were in charge! (Iβm NOT oneπ)
Josh Lewis @joshjlewis.bsky.social Author β’ Illustrator β’ Art Director
#kidlit #kidlitart
Author of Rayβs Big Day (Scholastic, 2024)
Illustrator for LEGO Little Golden Books
Agent: Natascha Morris @socalledyalife.bsky.social, the Tobias Literary Agency.
joshjlewis.com
@carolyncombs.bsky.social @carolyncombs.bsky.social 
Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social Children's Writer ~ Mama of 3 ~ Colorado ~ #SCBWI #InkedVoices #12x12
Ellen Hokanson @ellenhokanson.bsky.social She/her.
Writing a #HistoricalNovel about cross-cultural friendship and misunderstanding in 1824 London.
Alt text:
A white woman on a seashore.
A 1950s photo of a mom reading a book (unseen) to 4, 2, and 6-year-old kids.- M Marjorie @marjorielmisty.bsky.social Fiction/non-fiction childrenβs book storyteller. Wildfire preparedness crusader. Kahu to two incredible dogs.
(Kah-who/ noun) Guardian, keeper of animals, protector, beloved attendant, someone entrusted with the safe keeping of something precious.
@magameetup.bsky.social @magameetup.bsky.social 
Lexi Richey @lexirichey.bsky.social π₯Crafty Freakπ₯
Illustrator π & Author π
Caroline Shu @2025kimberly.bsky.social Financial Analyst/Omni New York LLC
Jamie Bills @jmebills.bsky.social KidLit writer/illustrator. AUTUMN SOUP releasing Fall 2027, #SCBWI & #12x12PB http://instagram.com/jmebills / https://jamiebills.com/
Kindlei β Smarter Kindle Book Discovery @kindlei.bsky.social Where Kindle books stay visible, not buried.
For indie and traditional authors who want lasting discoverability.
π List your book β kindlei.com
Melissa Rea Author πππ @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 π
Elara Rosequartz @elararosequartz.bsky.social π§ββοΈ I write chapter books for young dreamers like me who love fairies and friendship.
π No villains - just sparkle, heart, and adventure.
ππ Ages 6β9
www.fairyacademybooks.com
Digital creator, parent managed account.
Shay Anterra @shayanterra.bsky.social When not arguing with dragons, I love to write about them.
Picture Book Creative Crew @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social Welcome! We are a bountiful bunch of KidLit creatives with picture books sailing your way. Hop aboard! #PBCreativeCrew #picturebookauthor #scbwi
Jessica Ralli @jessicaralli.bsky.social Manager of #EarlyLiteracy Programs & Special Initiatives @ Brooklyn Public Library | #KidLit Writer @ RISE X Penguin Workshop | LJ Mover and Shaker 2020 |
Brock Stephen Henning @bshenning.bsky.social #kidlit @SCBWIRockyMtn member π MG Author/Illustrator of HACKERS: WORM EATER and the HACKERS series πΎ gamer, sax player, fly fisher, tech geek, film buff π www.brockhenning.com
Kelley J. P. Lindberg @kelleylindberg1.bsky.social Writer, traveler, speaker. Wielder of pen, corkscrew, and good intents. Mostly. Blog and newsletter at www.KelleyLindberg.com. She/her.
AnneH YA Author (now querying) @annehanovich.bsky.social "The Canon of Katrina Quinn" invites teen readers into the elite performance world.
Geek Girl + Check & Mate
#SCBWI #WritingCommunity #SCBWI #WritingCommunity #MomsWritersClub
Patty Wurster @pattywurster.bsky.social Illustrator β’ Writer β’ Regional Advisor #SCBWI New York West/Central Upstate β’ MFA Indiana U
#kidlit #kidlitart
www.pattywursterstudio.com
Jennifer Chambliss Bertman @jennbertman.bsky.social NYT bestselling author: Book Scavenger series, SISTERHOOD OF SLEUTHS, and A GOOD DEED CAN GROW, illustrated by Holly Hatam. More info: www.jenniferchamblissbertman.com
&
https://jenniferchamblissbertman.substack.com
Polly Holyoke @pollyholyoke.bsky.social Award-winning Colorado kidlit author, ex-M.S. teacher, writing instructor, sea and mountain lover. My MG fantasy books SKYRIDERS and THE SKY KING are available from Viking Children's Books, and my sci-fi Neptune Trilogy is available from Little Brown.
Chance Durant @chancedurant.bsky.social Author, Game Designer, TTRPG player, Nerd, Father, Husband, Christian, lover of all things Shenanigan, Co-Creator of Carbyne Jungle & LokDown TTRPGs, Author of Sci-Fi Novel Construct, Believer in Nazi Punching, Guillotined my Twitter account for blue skies
Lisa Metzgar @lisametzgarauthor.bsky.social Author of literary fiction who always flinches (and tears up) while taking hard, unflinching looks at all of our grief and beauty and hope. Also a blogger at https://substack.com/@lisametzgarauthor. Trying to stay out of all the echo chambers. 
philgoodbooks @philgoodbooks.bsky.social Author of speculative fiction and adventure novels for Middle Grade and Young Adult audiences. My books and stories are all about taking an idea and then pushing it far beyond the bounds of our own reality.
SCBWI New York: West/Central Upstate @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social Dedicated to developing experiences where SCBWI members can grow in their craft, expand their network, and build their writing and illustration goals.
Megan E. Freeman @meganefreeman.bsky.social NYT Bestselling Author. Poet. Wildflower enthusiast. Novels ALONE and AWAY available from Simon & Schuster. Repβd by East West Literary. I love connecting with readers and educators for school author visits. linktr.ee/meganefreeman
aDoodlingOctopus @adoodlingoctopus.bsky.social Picture book author/illustrator, seeking representation. My goal is to bring a smile to someone's face through my silly characters and worlds.
Claudia Mills @claudiamills123.bsky.social Author of over 60 books for young readers, loves the community of writers and readers, always searching for creative joy wherever it can be found.
Whimsyverse (Christopher Graeme / Chris Winchester) @whimsyverse.bsky.social π»i write wurdz&muzic
AND i'M IN A MOVIE, GUYZ!
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& i burble into micz & indoctrinate kidz
He/Him/Cap'n/Etc.
DID i MENTION i'M IN A MOVIE?
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The Last Moonicorn, a poetical tale
of Martians, dark whimsy, and pies!
Launching eventually...
Kate @mysterymachine01.bsky.social Vegan for the animals. Fan of dogs, Shakespeare, Milton, post punk, democracy, & pee-your-pants laughter.
Hummingbird Alters @hummingbirdalters.bsky.social Constantly painting MTG cardsποΈ
On Bluesky to collaborate with other creators
HummingbirdTheArtist.com
Deborah Paquette @deborahpaquette.bsky.social Picture-book author/illustrator. #SCBWI Canada West Co-ARA.
deborahpaquette@shaw.ca
deborahpaquette.com
Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social Author, poet, teacher. A PLACE FOR RAIN (Norton Young Readers), LEAFY LANDMARKS (Sleeping Bear Press); poetry ideas for educators: http://poetryboost.com; repped by @ljamstutz.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social www.michelleschaub.com
Lauren H. Kerstein @laurenkerstein.bsky.social Author. Therapist. Ghost Writer. Developmental Editor.
#12x12PB #EastWestLit #SCBWI #kidlit #ReVISIONweek
www.LaurenKerstein.net
Kathy Wilson @kmwilsonpendragon.bsky.social Animal portrait artist and childrenβs book illustrator. Animal advocate. Dog mom.
Colorado Springs, CO
Matt Page @dagmatt.bsky.social Punk rock. Books. Comics. Movies. Gardening. Maker shit. Gratitude and napalm. SoCal to NoCo. I like tacos.
Charline Yutmeyer @charlineyutmeyer.bsky.social #PB and #MG Writer, Educator, #PBParty Finalist 2025, #50PreciousWords Finalist 2024/2025, #PBRisingStars Honorable Mention 2024/2025, #SpringFling Finalist 2025 #Halloweensie Finalist 2025 www.charlineyutmeyer.com #Kidlit #12X12PB #SCBWI #amquerying
Rob O'Bonobo @robobonoboco.bsky.social Creator - Communicator - Committed - Cultured - Credible
NOCO Local - Available for parties.
"Ethos, oh yeah! I have a ton of it. A ton."
https://theplayset.substack.com/
Nancy Banks @bankswrites.bsky.social I've washed buses, worked as a graphic designer and art director, and co-owned a bookstore. I lived in France for several years and still regret that I never finished my Epic Pastry Quest. The Uninvited is my debut novel.
Bookshelfie βοΈ @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 Web App): www.pscript.app
Book tour inquiries: contact@book-shelfie.com
ReadiLN β Discover & Share Books @readiln.com π Where Readers & Authors Connect!
Discover new books. Share reviews. Connect with authors
π ReadiLN.com
Readers: Explore indie gems & bestsellers.
Authors: Promote books, get reviews & grow your audience.
Join our community of book lovers & storytellers
Danny Schnitzlein @dschnitz.bsky.social Award-winning Children's Author of:
The Monster Who Ate My Peas
The Monster Who Did My Math
Trick or Treat on Monster Street
Gnu and Shrew (an NSTA Best STEM Book)
Fan of art, science, jazz, dogs, movies, books, kindness and democracy. Resist fascism!
Saki Tanaka @sakitales.bsky.social Author and illustrator excavating magic β¨
BETWEEN WORDS, @scholasticinc Summer β24
Represented by Wernick & Pratt
www.sakitales.com
- M Maureen Murphy Houser @momrfho.bsky.social Author Illustrator
Oak Tree Comics @oaktreecomics.bsky.social An independent childrenβs book publisher π
Where imagination meets environmentalismπ
Based out of Los Angeles βοΈ
Founded by author Josh Oaktree π³
www.oaktreecomics.com/link-tree
Laura Perdew @lmperdew.bsky.social Author, educator, presenter, author coach. Writing books for kids to fuel imagination, wonder, understanding, and action.
@scbwirockymtn #kidlit #SCBWI
www.lauraperdew.com
Roxanne Troup @roxannetroup.bsky.social Children's Author | Ghostwriter of #picturebooks and #nonfiction #kidlit https://roxannetroup.com
My Books:
MY GRANDPA, MY TREE, AND ME (2023)
REACHING FOR THE STARS (2024)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! (2026)
LIKE WE USED TO (2027)
Connie Bergstein Dow @movingislearning.com Dancer, Teacher, Author:
Free Spirit Publishing, Redleaf Press, Young Dragons Press, #Highlights #Cricket Babybug, Journal of Dance Education, Young Children, Early Childhood News
#SCBWI #AuthorsGuild, #NDEO, #NAEYC, Colorado Authors League
KidsWord & AllKidsBooks β Explore, Read & Share! @allkidsbooks.com π Join our vibrant community of children's book lovers!
π KidsWrd.com | AllKidsBooks.com
π§ Parents & Teachers: Find the best books for young readers.
βοΈ Authors & Illustrators: List & showcase your books to a global audience.
Bianca Schulze: The Children's Book Review @tcbrbookreview.bsky.social Founder of The Children's Book Review. Reader-writer-reviewer!
Bestselling author of 101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up, Don't Wake the Dragon, and more. Sharing reviews, book lists, interviews with authors and illustrators, and tips for raising readers.
Leigh Gaddy, Author @leighgaddy.bsky.social Pre-published author of middle grade fantasy, Co-ARA of RMC SCBWI, bookworm, art lover, foodie π leighgaddy.com
Lillie W. @lilliewart.bsky.social Illustrator from Colorado
Indefinite hiatus
Psychology student
Lover of all things cute and whimsical
Website: www.lilliewart.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilliew.art?igsh=eWFncjd4cXR3dW5m&utm_source=qr
Emily Calimlim @limlimillus.bsky.social Picture Book illustrator. Loves birds, birding, and nature. Self appointed naturalist. π¦ Can tell you random facts on birds. Want to go hiking?
Website: limlimillustration.com
@jjrobbins.bsky.social @jjrobbins.bsky.social 
Ingrid Law @ingridlaw.bsky.social New York Times Bestselling Author. Newbery Honoree. Artist. Illustrator. Poet. Bookseller at Barbed Wire Books. Represented by Daniel Lazar at Writers House. www.ingridlaw.com
Leni Checkas @lcheckas.bsky.social I am not a bot, not matter how monotone I sound.
Alice Feagan @alicefeagan.bsky.social Children's book author & illustrator
πͺΊ THE COLLECTORS (Kids Can May '21)
ππ½ββοΈ THE LOST BOARD (Viking Summer '26)
Rep'd by The Literary Longs @ Tugeau 2
SCBWI Member
Edwards, Colorado
Amara Gardner Art @blackberryjamara.bsky.social Illustrator, painter, thru hiker. in SC
www.amaragardnerart.com
IG: @amara.gardner.art
Cathy Morrison Illustrates @cathyillustrates.bsky.social Kidlit illustrator passionate about nature, science and the environment. Check out my blog for recent work and more information - https://cathymorrison.blogspot.com
https://linktr.ee/CathyMorrisonIllustrates
tamrakat @tamrakat.bsky.social No DMs =π«
Agnostic
Poet
#Science is real
#Vaccines save lives
#Truth matters
#Expertise matters
#LGBTQ #ally π
#BLM
#Democracy
#BlueCrew
#Resist
#goodtrouble
Gaga not M___
Woke AF
πππ
And just like that, the caterpillars turned into butterflies! π¦ π¦ π¦
Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social Auction by the #kidlit community to raise funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. Bidding: Jan 20th (9am PST) - Jan 28th (8pm PST).
Amazing items up for bid: www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles
Bear logo by Sydney Hanson IG: @sydwiki
Lisa Jahn-Clough @jahnclough.bsky.social Author, Artist, Academic, Atheist. Loves dogs. Lives by the sea. Part of the #Resistance.
Latest chapterbook: βKids Of Cattywampus Streetβ
#Resist #ProDemocracy #ProScience #ProChoice #ProEducation #LGBTQ+ #Art #Kidlit #Booksky #RighttoRead
Elizabeth Everett | Educator & Kidlit Author π @elizabetheverett.bsky.social β‘οΈ Boosting books for #Teachers, #Educators, #Librarians, #Parents, #Authors, #Writers, and #Readers
π Former #Teacher turned #Homeschool mama
βοΈ #Kidlit #Writer and #SCBWI member
π #PB #Author rep'd by Michelle Witte
π±οΈ elizabetheverettbooks.com
Ambeur @catnapgrrl.bsky.social 
@traicartwright.bsky.social @traicartwright.bsky.social 
Salem Katz Quinn @salemkq.bsky.social Tired, tattooed, and trying my best
I Quit Smoking π π π @iquitcigs.bsky.social Anti-Smoker My Website campralquitsmoking.net See How I Quit 20 Years Ago Fought Nicotine 35 Years Supporting others who Quit π STL MO β€οΈTo Promote Authors π & Ozarks π Photographer π· Pez Add @piperformissouri.bsky.social @jesspiperfanpage.bsky.social π
Carissa Mina @carissaminawriter.bsky.social Writer. Reader. Artist. Word Witch. #SCBWI Member. Once upon a time owner of The Wandering Jellyfish Bookshop. Books are breath. Stories are life. Words are magic. Love wins π #kidlit #kidlitart #easternup
Catherine Hapka @catherinehapka.bsky.social Still out here writing for kids and YA
rep: Katherine Latshaw at Folio Literary Management
Horse enthusiast, cat magnet, music fan, night owl, swing state voter, lazy gardener
She/her
catherinehapka.com 
M. T. Anderson @mt-anderson.bsky.social Author for kids and adults. Always pacing counterclockwise into the past. 
Sarah Reichert (S.E. Reichert) @sereichertauthor.bsky.social Writer, poet, mom. Director of Writing Heights Writing Association. Writing coach, author of The Sweet Valley Series, The Southtown Harbor Series, and several more in process. Hiker, humanitarian, feminist.