Caroline Kind @carolinekind.bsky.social MG author, educator, researcher, reader, learner | She/Her | Halifax, NS |
Jeanne Walker Harvey @jeannewharvey.bsky.social #kidlit author! I value the power of words, art, dancing & chocolate.
I love writing picture book bios about inspiring creative people!
Recent books: THE GLASS PYRAMID, ELSE B. IN THE SEA, ABLAZE WITH COLOR & DRESSING UP THE STARS. jeanneharvey.com
Summit County Libraries @summitlibraries.bsky.social #1 Most Followed Library in the USA!
https://summitcountylibraries.org/
Located in beautiful Summit County, Colorado.
Picture Book Summit @picturebooksummit.bsky.social The original online writing conference JUST for Picture Book Creators, established in 2015. Join us ONLINE on Oct. 3 2026 with Superstar Speakers Derrick Barnes, Deborah Underwood, and Brian Lies! picturebooksummit.com
Kidlit Firefly @kidlitfirefly.bsky.social An exciting kidlit community that focuses on helping writers and illustrators shine!
Learn more at www.kidlitfirefly.com
Josh Roberts, author of VICTORIA DARE & THE BLOOD OF KINGS (‘26) @joshwhowrites.bsky.social Author of VICTORIA DARE AND THE BLOOD OF KINGS (2026) and THE WITCHES OF WILLOW COVE series. Editorial Director at Vacationist Media. Bylines in USATODAY, Insider, Yahoo, more. Repped by Becky LeJeune at the Bond Agency.
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
Berrie Torgan-Randall (Berrietr) @berrietr.bsky.social Check out my portfolio: https://www.berrietr.com/ Contact me: berrietr@gmail.com
#kidlit published #author/illustrator, who would love to cooperate with you in creating beautiful and meaningful #picturebooks for kids.
Naomi Milliner @naomimilliner.bsky.social Grateful for family, friends, readers, and books, including my own: SUPER JAKE & THE KING OF CHAOS, ON ALL OTHER NIGHTS, and THE TROUBLE WITH SECRETS (coming in April 2025!). I enjoy mentoring children and adults, and connecting with other writers.
Courtney Pippin-Mathur | Kidlit artist & writer @pippinmathur.bsky.social author/illustrator, teacher, painter of journals, maker of creatures and things, she/her
www.pippinmathur.com
Sue Fliess @suefliess.bsky.social Children’s book author of over 50 books, school presenter, freelance writer, decent cook. Travels whenever possible. Rep’d by Unter Agency. www.suefliess.com
hotsimu.bsky.social @hotsimu.com 妮妮奇遇記兔子的薯泥砸猴子愛情與幸褔
I am a writer from Taiwan 🇹🇼 I write poetry and novels, and I also create art work, NFT
https://own.page/hotsimu
@jiaconoauthor.bsky.social @jiaconoauthor.bsky.social Canadian author/illustrator of "The Monsters No Grownup Sees"
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jiaconoauthor
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
Lorraine McCown @mcclowny.bsky.social Engineer➡️Stay @ home Mom➡️HS physics teacher➡️And now...
Writing picture books for ages 0 to 110!
#KidLit #PB #StoryStorm #PBParty #PBPitch #PictureBooks
Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social ✍️#Kidlit author (rep’d by Stephen Fraser)
📚Debut 2027, Charlesbridge
FRASER & HENRY GROW A FRIEND, May 25,2027
💻business owner
🧳explorer of the world
👋🏼Love making friends!
https://linktr.ee/beckysuzannewalker?utm_source=linktree_admin_share
Molly Schaffer @mollyschaffer.bsky.social Kidlit Author, Therapist, Mom, Former Actor
mollyschafferbooks.com
#SCBWI #PB #12x12PB #PBParty
Helen Zax @helenzax.bsky.social Children’s poet. Abrams publishes my four-book, award-winning Magical List series. Co-winner 2021 YorkMix International Children’s Poetry Prize & 2018 MG Katherine Paterson Prize. Poems published in many magazines and anthologies
@brandiauyemura.bsky.social @brandiauyemura.bsky.social 
Claire Blumenfeld @cblumenfeld.bsky.social K-12 Reading Specialist, PBWriter, reader, mom, SCBWI #12x12PB #InkedVoices mentee www.ClaireBlumenfeld.com
CRANKY HANK and THE NOISY NEIGHBORS: A PURIM STORY (spring 2027, Kar-Ben)
YAbookscentral @yabookscentral.bsky.social Website devoted to YA, Middle-Grade, and Kids books.
We offer book reviews, blog content featuring author Q&A, guest posts, excerpts, cover reveals, and giveaways!
Authors- Check out how to advertise your book with YABC!
#KidlitZombieWeek @kidlitzombieweek.bsky.social Hosts of #KidlitZombieWeek 2026, @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social @rebecca-ensign.bsky.social @monicafreewoman.bsky.social @janmilusich.bsky.social @drenderturmaud.bsky.social @kcstrocchia.bsky.social
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/kidlit-zombie-week/
Journee Baile is writing @jennymariebee.bsky.social In the Appalachian mountains writing reflective fiction featuring swoony love stories encouraging women to own their choices. Journeebaile.com
Pallavi Jesrani @paljes.bsky.social Mommy, #kidlit writer, poet with poems in The Dirigible Balloon, The Little Thoughts Press, Tyger Tyger, The School Magazine, #12x12pb, engineer, STEM, SCBWI, amateur painter.
#JoyPit Pitch Event @joypit.bsky.social Pitch event for light hearted feel-good books #JoyPit | Official Date - June 6, 2024 | Founded by @amsahubooks.bsky.social - joypitch.wordpress.com
Memento Mori @namaste57.bsky.social Proud Mom Wife and GMaw Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist, Meditator, Writer, lover of dark chocolate and red wines. Paddleboarding on my beloved Choptank River is my passion. 🧘♀️🐬📿🍫☮️🕊️🦋🦀🐉🌻🍷
Gloria Amescua @gloriaamescua.bsky.social Award winning author Child of the Flower-song People: Luz Jiménez, Daughter of the Nahua, Pura Belpre Author Honor, Américas co—winner, etc. Upcoming Abuelita’s Song 2025 #picturebooks #biography #fiction #latine #kidlit #socialjustice
Katie Venit @katievenit.bsky.social she/her. National bestselling author in WI
🎪FORTS, Viking
🛰️CASSINI'S MISSION, MIT Kids Press
🛰️VOYAGER TWINS FOREVER! ('28)
https://linktr.ee/KatieVenit
Kate Bolden @katebolden.bsky.social Picture book writer 📚
Melbourne now Glasgow 💛
Alicia Meyers @byaliciameyers.bsky.social Author ✏️ | Teacher 🍎 | #SCBWI
DO THE PASTA DANCE [2027]
TIC-ERRIFIC ME [2026] 📚
THE A-TO-Z TEACHING TOOLKIT [2025]
Lover of coffee, carbs, books & Bravo
Jessica Yoon @jessyoonwrites.bsky.social #1 NYT Bestselling Author
🖤💖 BLACKPINK: A Little Golden Book Bio
🫰🏼🩷JEONG IS JEONG
🎶 😈 KPOP DEMON HUNTERS JR NOVEL
🌙🐻 THE LEGEND OF BAN-DAL
🇰🇷🎵 MY LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK ABOUT K-POP
beacons.ai/jessicayoon
Rep: Brent Taylor
Jen Anyong @jenanyong.bsky.social Picture Book Author rep'd by Morgan Hughes of FinePrint Literary Management, Wife & Mother, #SCBWI Social Media, #12X12PB, #CTCWriters, Empowered Author🇭🇺🇺🇸
Website: https://authorjenanyong.com
Donalyn Miller @donalynbooks.bsky.social I’m a TX teacher and author of books about engaging young people with reading. Co-founder #nerdybookclub. Founder #bookaday. Regular posts at donalynmiller.substack.com
Emily R. @rozmuse.bsky.social Writer, reader, human being.
The Fullington Road Monster from @conquestpublishing.bsky.social
Revenge Baking coming spring 2027 from @wildinkpublishing.bsky.social
https://www.emilyrozmus.com/
#writingcommunity
Amanda Shayne Aszman @amandashayneaszman.bsky.social PB writer. #KidsChoiceKidLitWritingContest ‘24 Winner. #50PreciousWords '25 Honorable Mention. #PBParty ‘21 Honorable Mention. SCBWI. Creativity enthusiast. Certified Life Coach. #MentalHealth www.amandashayne.com
NC School Library Media Association @ncslma.bsky.social NCSLMA is a professional organization dedicated to supporting, promoting, and empowering school librarians across the state as they transform their school communities.
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
Beth Carrison | B&N Bookseller @bcarrisonbn.bsky.social 📚 Helping Schools, Libraries, Hospitals & Businesses Access Books, Games & More!
✨ #Boston #Metrowest #Southshore #Northshore #MA #AEPA #bookvendor
📩 DM or http://linktr.ee/bcarrison
Anne Marie Corey @amcorey.bsky.social Children’s Book Author/Illustrator. Hollins MFA Grad Student. Beautifying the world one child at a time. #SCBWI
annecorey.myportfio.com
Annie Llewellyn @anniellewe.bsky.social Oil painter, children’s author + illustrator | Published in Northern Gravy, The Toy Press, Dirigible Balloon, Little Thoughts Press, Cleaver Magazine
Annelouise Mahoney @annelouisemahoney.bsky.social #kidlit author/illus. Stories, community, snacks!
LITTLE PURPLE TRACTOR illustrated. sourcebooks ‘24 .
JULIUS AND MACY: A VERY BRAVE NIGHT Two Lions ‘21
www.AnnelouiseMahoney.com
SCBWI Los Angeles
Terri Clemmons @terriclemmons.bsky.social #kidlit author of MARA HEARS IN STYLE (Beaming Books; Illust. Lucy Rogers), PB & MG Writer, Educator, HOH, Baker of Cookies & Cakes
Repped by Tracy Marchini at Tracy Marchini Literary
David McMullin @davidmcmullin.bsky.social Kidlit Author, FREE TO BE FABULOUS, ROCK 'N' ROLL BABY
Lindsay is querying 🐌🦩🍋 @lindsaylau.bsky.social Querying PB writer, wannabe illustrator, & family photographer.
www.lindsaystephany.com
(🌱brand new to bsky, hello!)
she/her
Healing Musical one @soundsofmrdosh.bsky.social Vibrations make the sound
Sound makes notes
Notes make music
Music brings Healing
I work as a sound therapist in Fl I use bells,gongs,Tibetan Bowls, Crystal Bowls, and other instruments to bring healing
No DM
Only DM if interested in class schedules
Francesca Treadaway FRSA @frantread.bsky.social ism.org head of marketing
musician
maternity campaigner
mum of two boys
Amy Benoit @amybenoit.bsky.social Late night dreamer, early morning riser, picture book writer, lover of all-things-Cape Cod, follower of Jesus, and mostly happy go lucky optimist. 
Natalia Iacobelli 📚 @nataliaiacobelli.bsky.social Literary translator 🇮🇹 | Art writer | Rep’d by Rising Bear Literary | PAINTING THE LIGHT: THE STORY OF BERTHE MORISOT (Reycraft ‘26) 🎨 ✨ #SCBWI
nataliaiacobellibooks.com
Suhasini Gupta @thesusankam.bsky.social Author/Engineer/Mom
Debut PB- KAI PO CHE: Mini's Perfect Kite (@GRP, March '25)
#12x12 #SCBWI #DVpit
Amazon: https://a.co/d/cSZyHfk
Rap song: https://bit.ly/3zyA35u
ZiemkeMichele.bsky.social @ziemkemichele.bsky.social Writer and Illustrator of children’s books!
Illustrator of HILTON’S ISLAND and HILTON’S HOLIDAY
Host of #KidlitFirefly
Represented by Joyce Sweeney at The Seymour Agency
Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social Picture book author. Reader. Bookstore and library lover. All about my kids and cats. Repped by Ammi-Joan Paquette. #Kidlit website: www.patzietlowmiller.com
PB25Vibes @pb25vibes.bsky.social We're #KidLit authors and illustrators with #picturebooks launching in 2025. Join us on a reading adventure to feel the PBVIBES in 2025 and beyond!📚🌈
linktr.ee/pb25vibes
#YouDeservepIt @youdeservepit.bsky.social A hype pitch event for writers that fosters community, connection, and most of all—empowerment. Next Event: January 23rd on X and January 24th on 🦋 | Hosted by @drenderturmaud
Angela Lucille Longo @angelalucillelongo.bsky.social 🏳️🌈 | Picture book writer | 12x12 Challenge | Always writing, always revising | Currently querying |
https://angelalucillelongo.com/
Barbara Kimmel | #KidLit @barbarakimmel.bsky.social Children's Book Author
#KidLit #Writer #Author #WritingCommunity #SCBWI
www.barbarakimmelwrites.com
🕎 Hanukkah Hippity-Hop (Kar-Ben)
👑 Purim Possibilities (PJ Publishing)
🦊 Rep'd by Eve Adler, Red Fox Literary
Aimee lucido @aimeelucido.bsky.social I’m an author and crossword puzzle maker! 
Laura Bontje | Preorder Marian's Big Dig! @laurabontje.bsky.social Fiction Editor | Author: WAS IT A CAT I SAW? (Amicus), WHEN THE AIR SANG (Annick), MARIAN'S BIG DIG (Groundwood), and more | she/her | Seeking rep | No AI
https://bio.site/laurabontje
Karla Sy @karlasywrites.bsky.social #Kidlit Author 📚
Rep’d by Eve Adler, Red Fox Literary
www.karlasy.com
#12x12PB #InkedVoices
Earth Kids Radio @captjellybean.bsky.social Get ready for out-of-this-world fun! We’re all about kids' and family indie music, bursting with energy and joy. We've got toe-tapping tunes, hilarious jokes, thrilling stories, and so much more. Brace yourself for the best music and entertainment this sid
Lisa PG @zilapg.bsky.social Speech language pathologist, opera singer, PhD, specialist in accessible music education, lover of tennis, supporter of public schools.
Karl Mayes @karlmayes.bsky.social Bass player / Medical Anthropology (SOAS) /book addict / cat associate / Head of Patient & Community Engagement at Leicester’s Hospitals.
Angel Gantnier @angelgan.bsky.social Picture Book Writer. Published Short Story Author. Reader. Crafter. Optimist. Nature. Animals. Institute of Children’s Literature. #Storystorm #PBParty #12x12PictureBookWritingChallenge
School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social #1 UK children's booklisting website according to Ubersuggest. We recommend children’s and YA books to teachers, parents, librarians and schools. Free resources, free reviews and no paywall. #GoAllIn
https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk
Brandy is in her ✨AUTHOR ✨ Era @inkedauthor31.bsky.social 💁🏻♀️ Tattooed Momma.
👩🏻🏫 1st Grade Teacher.
📝 Author.
🦥 Fanatic.
💖 Chris Pratt’s Soulmate.
👸🏻 Repped by: Morgan Hughes, Fine Print Literary
✨🐉 LIBRARY GUARDIANS 🐉✨ coming Spring 2026 with @SorraBooks
The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social The Author Village is a collective of forward-thinking and award-winning children’s book creators, educators, and librarians available for in-person and virtual school and library visits, conferences, workshops, and professional development experiences.
Betsy Henry @betsyhenry.bsky.social Retired Teacher
Reader, Writer and Blogger
Hollie Wolverton @holliewolverton.bsky.social Picture book author of THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM (7/18/27). Mother. Animal & nature lover. Former & future traveler. Minimalist wannabe. Rep'd by Joyce Sweeney. #FirstDraftFriday #SCBWI #12x12
Hilary Hawkes - author @hilarymhawkes.bsky.social Children's author. Writing picture books and Middle Grade. Repd for foreign rights by Wellread and Boekenreis. Also lover of nature, gardens, mugs of tea and peaceful places. GEA, Scattered Authors, CWIG
👩🦯✏️Maureen📚🦯 @anythingmaureen.bsky.social Writer, #ActuallyAutistic, legally blind. Former journalist/editor. Dutch. Disability and mental health advocate. ❤️ books, music, crafting. #WritingCommunity
Kristy Kay @kristysketch.bsky.social Picture Book Author/ Illustrator Seeking Representation
Educator • Maker • Mama 🩷
🎨 Vis Dev @ Nickelodeon, Netflix, Paramount, Sony Pictures Animation
Professor Art Center College of Design
#SCBWI Member
http://www.kristydraws.com
IG @Kristysketch
dschweihs @dschweihs-band123.bsky.social Band director, saxophone quartet member/lover, Northwestern Alumni (Go Cats!), passionate about using Google tools to make my job easier, love exploring Edtech tools and ideas to better engage kids
Dan Mee @danmeemusic.bsky.social Musician, educator, casual photographer, motorsport enthusiast, catdad, dad. He/Him.
#UKTeaching #UKEd #MusicEd #EduSky #MusicTeacher #MusicTeaching 🎵🎓
Emily Dangremond @drdanger.bsky.social Scientist, PB author, plant nerd, 12x12 member. https://www.scbwi.org/bookstop/book/meet-the-trees
Kids’ Questions Answered podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kids-questions-answered/id1624387087
Marla Yablon @marlayablon.bsky.social PB writer/Poet. Former Science/Math teacher. Once upon a time archeologist. #SCBWI #12x12 #AmQuerying 😻
Lisa Billa @lisasbilla.bsky.social writer of picture books and poetry, teacher, traveler, mom of boys and dogs
#12x12PB #scbwi #InkedVoices #50PreciousWords winner '23 HM '24
#amquerying 
Eija Sumner @eijasumner.bsky.social Children’s Author | Idahoan | AABB | Hamline MFAC
The Good Little Mermaid’s Guide to Bedtime🧜♀️😡
Crocodile Hungry 🐊🦩😭
Cats, eels, books, etc.
www.eijasumner.com
Angela Ricks @angelaricks.bsky.social Children's Writer ~ Mama of 3 ~ Colorado ~ #SCBWI #InkedVoices #12x12
Nakisa Nooraee, Ph.D. @nakisanooraee.bsky.social 🌎 Iranian-born, Dublin-shaped, Germany-based astrophysicist bringing science and mythology to young readers.
⭐B.Sc. & M.Sc. Physics | Ph.D. Astrophysics
Seeking representation
www.nakisanooraee.com
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
Mary Boone @boonewrites.bsky.social Author of books for curious kids. 📕✏️📚
UNFATHOMABLE, FLYING FEMINIST, PEDAL PUSHER, SCHOOL OF FISH, BUGS FOR BREAKFAST and more.
Jen Bagan @jbagan.bsky.social Picture book writer, mom, teacher, student, wannabe witch, theater lover, cookbook fanatic, planner (but love a dash of the unexpected!) Rep: Joyce Sweeney at The Seymour Agency. #kidlit #12x12PB #picturebooks#SCBWI
Omar Abed @omarabedwrites.bsky.social 📖 Author - THE BOOK THAT ALMOST RHYMED
🖋 Picture Books | YA Fiction | Poetry
👨👩👦 Husband, Dad
💻 Data Engineer / Web Developer
@robinlarin.bsky.social @robinlarin.bsky.social Writer and freelance fiction editor
Judy Sobanski @judysobanski.bsky.social #PBwriter, #kidlit, #scbwi, #12x12, #lakelife,
reader, dog lover, classic movies
Delano Brown @debrownst.bsky.social Author, Lover of the Word 🇯🇲 🇨🇦 Coming soon from @randomhousestudio in 2026 MY NEIGHBORHOOD - #PBRisingStar Alumni - CANSCAIP - SCBWI - #12x12ChallengeMember - Rep'd by @ArianaPhilips.bsky.social @jvnlainc
Mother Moon @mothermoonbooks.bsky.social Kidlit Author | 12x12 | SCBWI
Candace Spizzirri 📚 @candacespizzirri.bsky.social Children’s author 📚young-minded grandma FINLEY: A MOOSE IN CHARTREUSE 🫎💚 FINLEY: A MOOSE ON THE CABOOSE 🫎🚂 FISHING WITH GRANDPA AND SKYE 🎣🐠 AMBER MAE AND HER STRAYS (2027) 🦥🐧🐊🦒 🦛 Rep: Ritu Anand D4EO ❤️ #SCBWI #12x12
Jean Reagan @jeanreaganbooks.bsky.social Children's author of TURBO'S SPECIAL DELIVERY (ill. by Eduardo Marticorena) and the HOW-TO series with Knopf, Random House, ill. by Lee Wildish: HOW TO BABYSIT A GRANDPA, etc. 
Joyce Schriebman @joyceschriebman.bsky.social Author of OY, SANTA! or There’s a Latke to Learn about Hanukkah, Teacher/Preacher/Over-reacher ⭐️ Review #SLJ #PB #kidlit #interfaith #diversity
Sandra Matthews @authorsandram.bsky.social Children's Book Author Rep'd by @betjett.bsky.social
#12x12challenge.bsky.social #Kidlit #WritingCommunity #PictureBooks #Writer
#amreading #amwriting #teamJETTsetter
IG: Author_Sandra_M
X: Author_Sandra_M
www.authorsandramatthews.com
leamaryanow.bsky.social @leamaryanow.bsky.social Writer & Teacher. Picture book author of STRIPES, SBG Publishing, 2023. Publication in NY Times Learning Network. Publications in California English. When we experience the world, perspective is what matters.
www.leamaryanow.com
Wendy Fry @wendoodly.bsky.social writer ❤️ artist 🧡 teacher 💛 student 💚 parent 💙 advocate 💜 optimist
support➡️ dravetfoundation.org- C Carol Joy Munro -- Kidlit Author @caroljoymunro.bsky.social Picture book writer, PB reader, PB lover
Claire Bobrow @clairebobrow.bsky.social Reader. Writer. Art admirer. Friend of gardens and growing things. Indie bookseller. Debut board book: WHEN BUMBLEBEES GO TO SLEEP (Sourcebooks Aug 2025). Rep'd by Rachel Orr at Prospect Agency
https://www.clairewrennbobrow.com
Rachel Funez @rachelfunez.bsky.social #Kidlit #Author | #12x12 | #SCBWI | repp’d by Vicki Selvaggio @Storm Lit | @vickiselvaggio.bsky.social
Debut #PB: SONIA AND THE SUPER DUPER DISASTER | Illustrated by Kelly Kennedy | Free Spirit Publishing