Lee Ballard @leeballardbooks.bsky.social Novice Writer of Chapter Book Series, Experienced Grandmother, Almost Graduate of SNHU, Gladly Retired, Shivering Chicago Resident, Extreme Novice Website Developer (mine only), Longtime lover of life!
www.LeeBallardBooks.com
Moz Perkins ⚓️ 🇬🇧 🏴 @mozperkins.bsky.social Cold War Warrior ⚓️ 🏴
Published Author of 8 books.
I share lots of humour.
Family is number one, now and forever.
I volunteer in Stockport with Ex-🇬🇧 HM Armed Forces groups
Miriam Seidel @miriamseidel.bsky.social Writing weird stuff as Mir Seidel. TESLA'S OPERA (Fomite Press, September 2025), THE SPEED OF CLOUDS (New Door Books), stories/essays in Bourbon Penn, Into the Ruins, NYRSF. SFWA associate, Codex, more at linktr.ee/miriamseidel
PJScribbansAuthor @pjscribbansauthor.bsky.social Author of atmospheric mysteries
Hidden motives, psychological intrigue & unexpected twists.
See linktr.ee/paul.j.scribbans for books, socials & more.
@coralrumble.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social Always writing. Caterpillar Poetry Prize (18), Spark! School Book Awards (23and25). Shortlisted for a UKLA Award (23). Bookoholic. Justice, mercy, humility.
Emerald Create @emeraldcreate.bsky.social 💚 Brand World Design & Story Strategy for Kids & Family IP | Multisensory Worlds shaped by √EC⁺∞ EurekaSenses™
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
Kim Wagner Nolan @kimwnolan.bsky.social #Kidlit Author & Illustrator @LittleThoughtsPress.com raising foster kids & chickens, Winner of #50PreciousWords, #SCBWIDrawThis https://linktr.ee/kimwnolan
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
Kerry P (Author & Editor) @kerrypwrites.bsky.social 💻 Editor. CIEP professional member.
💞 Author of contemporary romance and romcoms with heart, heat & HEA.
💜 WIP: Hearts Adrift.
🧠 Neurodivergent.
Leslie Santamaria @lesliesantamaria.bsky.social #kidlit author ✍️
MG, CB, PB 📚
MFA Spalding University 🎓
Rep’d by Liza Fleissig @ Liza Royce Associates
Love getting kids excited about reading & writing!
www.LeslieSantamaria.com
Cheryl Mizerny @cherylteaches.bsky.social 6th grade English teacher, loves Nerdy Book Club folks, active with NCTE, writes “It’s Not Easy Being Tween” blog for MiddleWeb, book nerd, Michigander
Mae Respicio 🇵🇭🇺🇸 @maerespicio.bsky.social ✨ Writer of Books / Eater of Snacks
✨ APALA Honor Award, NPR Best Books
✨ www.maerespicio.com
✨ Author brand: tender+joyful+Filipino dad jokes
✨ Agent: Jennifer Laughran
Connie Kingrey Anderson @kingreyanderson.bsky.social Author of MG spy mysteries, interactive chapter books, and drama kits. Creepers Mysteries: Haunted Cattle Drive, and Toadies. Audie and Saturn Award winner. Founder of Middle Grade Writers Group https://linktr.ee/MiddleGradeWritersGroup
@hilarytaber.bsky.social @hilarytaber.bsky.social Reader, book slinger, overthinker, chocolate and marshmallow fan
Kelly Holmes @kellyjholmes.com Writer, small business owner, book-loving troublemaker raising 4 book-loving troublemakers in ATX. My love language is baked goods. She/her. ✨ Libraries are magic. Use yours! ✨
Saving democracy one tiny step at a time: mollysarmy.com 💪
Ginger Johnson @gingerjohnson.bsky.social Author. Artist. Wanderer. VCFA.
SCBWI. Rep’d by Michelle Witte @ MansionStLit #kidlit #thegenesisretreat #TheOtherSideofLuck #TheSplinteredLight
Ashley Clawthorne @ashleyclawthorne.bsky.social Upcoming Middle Grade Author.
Currently working on my first MG Mystery Graphic Novel 👽
Callie C. Miller @thesupercallie.bsky.social Writer!
*Video Games (Star Wars: Jedi - Respawn Entertainment)
*Kids Novels (The Vanishing Orphans of Alvanor out Dec 1!)
*Animation (Monster High, LEGO Monkie Kid, etc.)
*Comics (DC, Riot Games)
*calliecmiller.com | *VCFA WCYA | #kidlit
Andy Ruffell @andyruffell.bsky.social Writer (rep’d J Mustelier @ Bent Agency), adopted Northerner & Hachette Children’s Novel Award Winner 2021 with Lily Grim and the City of Undone
Lynda Mullaly Hunt @lyndamh.bsky.social New York Times best-selling author of ONE FOR THE MURPHYS, FISH IN A TREE, WISH IN A TREE, SHOUTING AT THE RAIN (Nancy Paulsen books/Penguin) Founder of #AuthorsLoveTeachers she/her
Laurie6@bsky.social @laurie6.bsky.social I am a retired teacher from California (thank goodness!) and now traveling as often as I can. I’m an outspoken Democrat, and a bleeding-heart liberal. Joy comes from life, books, art, yummy food, and being the best grandma to 3 amazing humans. Hello!
Kate Wheeler @kagwheeler.bsky.social Cartoonist | Funny Gal
Team Trash: A Time Traveler's Guide to Sustainability, out now with Holiday House | Goat Magic: August 2025 with Oni Press
Deborah Farmer Kris @deborahfarmerkris.bsky.social All things child development. Author of “Raising Awe-Seekers: How the Science of Wonder Can Help Our Kids Thrive” and a bunch of picture books. Curriculum advisor for PBS KIDS’ “Carl the Collector.” I box, read, embroider, mom, and walk the dog.
Liz, Your friendly neighborhood librarian @cnyabrarian.bsky.social Librarian here to chat books, libraries, education, civic literacy, and lots of other, sillier stuff ✨
Sharon Korzelius @sharonkorzelius.bsky.social Writer of all things #kidlit. Poems in LTP, The Toy, Wild Ink's Prom Perfect Anthology, and the Dirigible Balloon. Photos in Paddler Press. #SCBWI
Ms. Yingling @msyingling.bsky.social Middle school #librarian who has read EVERY fiction book in my #SchoolLibrary. Posts a new #MGLit book review EVERY DAY at http://msyinglingreads.blogspot.com, where I've been since 2006. 👍📚
Lara Ivey @laraivey.bsky.social Wife of a firefighter, mom of 2! A teacher librarian who wants to learn more. (Providence Middle School)
Tina Moricz @mrsmoricz.bsky.social 4th Grade Jedi Teacher
Lover of Math, Books, and Dogs
Disney Dreamer & former Cast Member
Allergic to Everything
Megan Troup @megantroup.bsky.social MG & YA Writer; Mom of Teens; Hiker/Explorer; Highlights Scholarship Recipient; RMC SCBWI Golden Pen Award Finalist; WM Novel-In-Development Reader’s Favorite; https://megantroupbooks.com
SusanHughes @susanhughes.bsky.social editor/story coach specializing in kidlit | author of kids' books | freelance writer | she/her | upcoming bk: MISS MATCH | recent bks: HOORAY FOR TRUCKS!; SAME HERE; WALKING FOR WATER; LIGHTS DAY AND NIGHT | www.susanhughes.ca
Jenni L. Walsh @jennilwalsh.bsky.social USA Today bestseller author of books for adults and middle grade. Next up: #AceMarvelSpy and #TheBugBandits
Kitty Felde @kittyfelde.bsky.social Recovering journalist, podcaster, author of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries series of books and podcasts.
Cheryl A. Johnson @cherylajohnson.bsky.social Author/Nature Photographer
Rep'd by Mara Cobb @ Lighthouse Literary
SCBWI/12x12
SCBWI MS Winner
Detroit Writing Room MS Winner
#PBChat Mentorship HM
ArtPrize Artist 2025 & 2024
http://cherylajohnsonwrites.weebly.com
http://cherylajohnson.pictorem.com
Lisa Moore Ramee @lisamooreramee.bsky.social Author of some pretty good mg books. I write for all young people but my mc’s are always gonna be Black.
Elizabeth Brookman @lizzyinlille.bsky.social Kidlit creator, occasional cartoonist, artist based in France
Daphne Benedis-Grab @daphnebg.bsky.social I write middle grade books, am an elementary school librarian, live in Colorado and love cats.
www.daphnebg.com
Sondra Eklund @sonderbooks.com Librarian. Writer. Book Reviewer. Math geek. Knitter. Progressive Christian. She/her. No DMs from strangers.
More at https://sondraeklund.com
Leah Pileggi @leahp88.bsky.social Writer of kidlit, historical fiction, poetry. Amanuensis in a past life. Yes to the Oxford comma.
leahpileggi.com
Brian Gonsar @bgonsar.bsky.social Author • Producer • Donut Hunter
Dracula's Brunch Club (Middle Grade Graphic Novel) comes out Sept 16 with Oni Press.
Repped by Stacey Graham at 3 Seas Literary.
Pre Order here: https://linktr.ee/bgonsar
Sashi Kaufman @sashikaufman.bsky.social Middle school teacher, dumpster diver, mediocre gardener, author of books for kids and teens. I raise humans and chickens. 
Meghan Downs @booksbymeghandowns.bsky.social #SCBWI WINNER of the Nonfiction Most Promising Picture Book▪️SCBWI Cynthia Leitich Smith Writing Mentor Award Finalist ▪️ PB & MG writer▪️avid reader
mindfuleducation @mindfuleducation.bsky.social Wife, mom humans & cats, Gigi, strange & weird middle school ELA teacher, avid reader, thrifter, diy addict, Great Lakes Great Books, CRWP
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3G6W6G8VMG3LD?ref_=wl_share
Miriam Chernick @miriamchernick.bsky.social Author, teacher, and animal lover. Prader-Willi syndrome advocate.
Rep: jtf@cbltd.com
Shakirah Bourne @shakirahwrites.bsky.social 🇧🇧 Author. Up next: HERE LIES A GHOST (March 3rd 2026, Scholastic), BEWARE THE HEARTMAN, NIGHTMARE ISLAND, JOSEPHINE AGAINST THE SEA, ALLIES
www.shakirahbourne.com
R. C. Hill @rchillauthor.bsky.social Middle grade author of spooky and sporty stories.
Chris Negron @negronca.bsky.social Middle grade author. Collector of comics. Buffalo Bills and San Diego Padres fan. DAN UNMASKED, THE LAST SUPER CHEF, and UNDERDOG CITY out now from HarperCollins.
Katie B. @mrsb-reads.bsky.social Mother, librarian, teacher, reader
2024 John Newbery Committee
VAReads Middle School Chair- M Neha Thakkar @mrsthakkar.bsky.social School librarian for 19 years
Principal Consultant of Computer Science and Media Literacy for the Illinois State Board of Education
Jennifer Mary G @jennifermaryg.bsky.social Science Teacher. Author. Reiki Master. Mom of 2 nature-loving daughters. SCBWI 📚Nat Geo Certified 🌎
www.jennifermaryg.com 
Rondi Frieder @rondifrieder.bsky.social Writer of MG fiction, teacher, singer, skier, hiker, and coffee lover!
Carey Feltmeyer @yomiss.bsky.social Your favorite teacher’s favorite teacher. STEAM teacher at intermediate grade level. Mom, wife, reader, writer, music lover, genealogist, traveler and pop culture nerd.
James Ponti @jamesponti.bsky.social NYT Bestselling author of City Spies, Sherlock Society, Framed & Dead City series. Lover of mysteries, middle grade, and 1970s funk. He/Him.
Kristina A. Holzweiss @lieberrian.bsky.social SLJ School Librarian of the Year, Library Journal Mover & Shaker, AASL National School Library of the Year, Book an Author Librarian Consultant, Canva Librarians and Teachers - "On a good day I teach. On a great day I learn." #EduSky #TLSky
Kamilla Benko @kkbenko.bsky.social Bestselling author who never left Narnia
🦄 The Unicorn Quest trilogy
🏰 The Unicorn Legacy: Tangled Magic
❄️ Frozen II: Forest of Shadows
Kimberly Behre Kenna @kimberlybk.bsky.social Children's book author, nature lover, spirited teacher, and learner.
ARTEMIS SPARKE & THE SOUND SEEKERS BRIGADE 🦜🌞🤸♀️JETT JAMISON & THE SECRET STORM
kimberlybehrekenna.com
Mandi Cox @coxama17.bsky.social Middle School Teacher Librarian in SC.
Book Lover.
Debbie Tanner @imtanner.bsky.social Book lover, foodie, traveller.
Heather Mason @hrmason.bsky.social Middle school media specialist, STEM teacher, reader...not necessarily in that order. 
Sierra Dertinger @mrsdloves2read.bsky.social Elementary School Librarian | founder of #BookAllies | mama | #kidlit & #mglit lover for life 📚💗
Diane Zahler @dianezahler.bsky.social writer of middle-grade fiction about princesses, magic, and bubonic plague
http://www.dianezahler.com/
Amy Brownlee @amybrownlee93.bsky.social Teacher-Librarian, Book Lover, International Presenter. VP of Kansas Association of School Librarians. Blog at BiblioBrownlee.weebly.com. Learn more about my work at about.me/amybrownlee.
Jennifer Robin Barr @jrbarr.bsky.social Author. Middle Grade Historical fiction author. GOODBYE, MR. SPALDING; THUNDER AND MERCY with Astra Publishing. Rep'd by TracyMarchini
Kerry Douglas Dye @kerrydouglasdye.bsky.social New Yorker, Writer. Author of GRADY JONES AND THE GREAT DETECTIVE GAME, from Aladdin Books. https://linktr.ee/KerryDouglasDye
Ida Olson 🌱 Little Eden Pottery @idaolson.bsky.social Software engineer, writer, & potter @ Little Eden Pottery. Horse girl. Once and future librarian. Bestseller in Mugs. I like dogs. 🐶🐶🐶🐶🦊
https://www.littleedenpottery.com/
https://instagram.com/little_eden_pottery
https://www.tiktok.com/@littleedenpottery
Jamar Nicholas @jamarnicholas.bsky.social Author-illustrator, Cartoonist, Creator of the LEON THE EXTRAORDINARY series (Scholastic / Graphix).
LEON: WORST FRIENDS FOREVER in stores now!
https://linktr.ee/jamarnicholas
rep: Daniel Lazar / Writers House
Tara Dairman @taradairman.bsky.social Author of books for kids and teens, incl. THE GIRL FROM EARTH'S END & the All Four Stars Series. Next up: WE ARE THE DEVILS (Tundra, 2027). Authors Against Book Bans advocate. she/they.
https://taradairman.com
Jennifer Guyor Jowett @jenguyorjowett.bsky.social Author | Teacher | Living as a character in my own story; plot still to be discovered #DogEaredBookAward creator #bookposse
Books:
#IntoTheShadows
#WordsThatMend
Lesley Roessing @lesleyroessing.bsky.social Former MG/HS ELA teacher, director of Coastal Savannah Writing Project and teacher of pre-service/in-service teachers. Author of 5 professional books and articles on literacy & a website with reviews for teachers/librarians, www.LiteracywithLesley.com
Erin Becker @beckererine.bsky.social My debut novel CRUSHING IT (a Junior Library Guild Selection) is out now from Penguin. VCFA grad, marketer by day, kidlit author by night. 🌈 https://linktr.ee/beckererine
Sabrina is writing @sabrinawrites.com Odd duck. Tired Mom.
A little bit spooky.
I write software manuals & #KidLit.
AuDHD human & neurodiversity advocate.
1st Place YA ‘24 KidLit Kid's Choice Writing Contest.
Creator of #KidLitSundayScaries.
sabrinawrites.com
Jo Hackl @johackl.bsky.social Award-winning author, lawyer & outdoor enthusiast. Free resources: https://johackl.com, and https://outdoorosity.com
Karen B. McCoy @karenbmccoy.bsky.social #ADHD librarian. Author #mglit #mystery THE ETIQUETTE OF VOLES (Artemesia Publishing/Kinkajou 06.10.25 and audio 03.31.26). Order links: https://www.karenbmccoy.com/book IG: karenmccoybooks FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenmccoybooks
Christina Farley @christinafarley.bsky.social I write books full of magic, adventure, & romance.
🐉 The Gilded series
🏰 Princess & the Page
💫 The Dreamscape series
💙 The Immortal Bound series
ChristinaFarley.com
James Bird @jamesbirdbooks.bsky.social I write books and direct movies but mostly play with my wolf.
// grand portage Ojibwe //
Author Grace Lockhaven @gracelockhaven.bsky.social #WritingCommunity #MGLit #KidLit #YAFiction #Fantasy #Mystery #SciFi #Author #Writer
Adam Rosenbaum @rosenbaumwrites.bsky.social Author, The Ghost Rules (available now - Holiday House)
Repped by Emily van Beek at FolioJr
https://linktr.ee/rosenbaumwrites
Chris Houck Nihart @chrishoucknihart.bsky.social writer | middle-grade fiction | history lover | book hoarder #amquerying #amwriting #kidlit #middlegrade
Kristen C. Strocchia @kcstrocchia.bsky.social Children’s poet & writer • Speaker • Mom of 7
Kidlit Honors: Ann Whitford Paul Awards 2024 & #PBParty 2025
Writes lyrical/quirky PB & speculative upper MG/YA
SCBWI East PA | M.Ed Curriculum & Instruction | kcstrocchia.com
1 of 6 hosts: #KidlitZombieWeek
Pamela Morgan @pamelamorganwrites.bsky.social Kidlit author, playwright, ambivert, coffee addict, neurospicy, queer ✨ SIMPLY SKYE available now ✨ Represented by Tali Shammas at Storm Literary✨
Website: www.pamelamorganwrites.com
B.C. Byron @bcbyron.bsky.social I write poems and draw pictures, and some people like them
Peggy A. Wheeler @pawheeler.bsky.social Writer of the fantastical, reader, world traveler, damned good cook, lover of good food and good wine, Bettie Page fan. Penning my 6th novel. Experiencing a massive, fun blast with this one!
Val Harris - Poet @valpoet.bsky.social Children’s poetry published in The Toy Press, Paperbound Mag, Little Thoughts Press, Caterpillar and lots on the Dirigible Balloon.
A CLASSROOM OF STARS first collection
Website - www.valharrispoet.co.uk
(Also writes poetry for grownups - same name 📕)
Barbara Bleiman @barbarableiman.bsky.social Education consultant, writer of fiction & children's poetry; passionately committed to English as a subject, to education, and to the idea that learning is founded on dialogue. Poems on Dirigible Balloon & Northern Gravy.
Claire Taylor @clairemtaylor.com Writer. EIC of Little Thoughts Press (@littlethoughtspress.com)
clairemtaylor.com
otherthoughts.beehiiv.com
📍Baltimore
April and Back Again available now: https://www.publishinggenius.com/catalog/april-and-back-again-by-claire-taylor/
Jonathan Sellars @jsellarslieshere.bsky.social Award entering children’s author and poet. Lover of chocolate milkshakes. Searching for a word that rhymes with Jonathan.
Author of Polly Plum: Brave Adventurer and Listen To Your Vegetables.
www.jonathansellars.co.uk
Carole Bromley @carolebromley.bsky.social York-based poet writing for both adults and children
Stefan Karlsson @stefankarlsson.bsky.social Poet & kidlit writer. Marbling & book artist.
Based in Portland, OR 🌲
https://stefankarlssonwrites.wixsite.com/author
https://linktr.ee/nautiluspaperco
Jonathan Humble @northernjim.bsky.social Editor of The Dirigible Balloon (Submissions Closed)
A Poetry Bank for Children
#PoetryForChildren
dirigibleballoon.org
northernjim.wordpress.com
#Cumbria #Poetry
Rachel Burrows @rburrows.bsky.social Undiscovered Voices Winner ‘26
Poems on the Move ‘26.
Pushcart Prize Nominated. Cheshire Novel Prize SL‘25, Guppy Open LL’25
Write Mentor Picturebook SL’23/LL’24
Poetry - The Dirigible Balloon, Northern Gravy, Tyger Tyger, The Toy, LTP, BBC Upload.🏴
Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social Children's Poet, Actress & Workshop Leader. South Wales. Dysgu Cymraeg.
Debut children's poetry collection publishing Spring 26 with Firefly Press
Happiest eating chips by the sea
Tracie Renee (she/her) @tracierenee.bsky.social Librarian in sort-of Chicago.
PW book reviewer.
#Amquerying #SCBWI writer/poet.
Winner: #50PreciousWords, Highlights scholarship, ElegantLit, IAmWritingMG.
HM: #PBParty.
WTMP mentee, RisingTalent finalist, BOTN.
https://linktr.ee/tracie.renee
Josie De Falco @josiedefalco.bsky.social Children’s Poet | West Yorkshire, UK | Poems Published in Little Thoughts Press, Parakeet Magazine, The Dirigible Balloon, The Toy , Tyger Tyger Magazine and a Nature Anthology: Picture Perfect Poetry.
Fiona J Halliday @fhalliday.bsky.social Teacher, preacher, poet, wife, mother, friend!
Katrina Swenson @katrinaswenson.bsky.social Children’s author and poet. Poems at The School Magazine, Little Thoughts Press, The Dirigible Balloon, and Highlights’ High Five. My debut picture book, LOVE, GRUMBLE (illustrated by Charles Santoso, published by Little, Brown) arrives in 2026!
Rebecca Loveday @rebeccaloveday.bsky.social Poems for everyone 📚
www.rebeccalovedayrhymelady.com
Annelies Judson @babybookdel.bsky.social Children’s writer and poet. TURKEY HURLY-BURLY due August 2025. Reviewer of children's books from a feminist perspective. Lover of science, words, and the em dash.
Brian Bilston @brianbilston.bsky.social I write poems.
Shows: https://brianbilston.com/events/
Books: https://brianbilston.com/books/