Ami Jones
Mom, librarian, cooking and plant addict.
Wow, does that make me sound boring.
Come to think of it...that tracks ;)
she/her
@stephenmesser.bsky.social
Author of books for middle grade readers.
@everylibrary.bsky.social
Let's support America's libraries. America's Library PAC. Donate at http://action.everylibrary.org/donate
@cordellmatthew.bsky.social
Dad. Husband. Illustrator and author of books. 2018 Caldecott Medalist.
@kidlitchat.bsky.social
#kidlitchat happens every Tuesday night at 9E/6P, co-hosted by @bonnieadamson.com and @gregpincus.bsky.social. The topic is posted here as each chat begins, as well as any important chat news. Banner art by Brian Kirby: @boringstorybook.com
@bonnieadamson.com
Illustrator; writer of various things; former #SCBWI IC and ARA; co-host of #kidlitchat, Tuesdays at 9E/6P; art and books at bonnieadamson.com Represented by Sara Crowe Literary.
@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
@carinahilbert.bsky.social
I'm a disabled former secondary teacher of English, Spanish, and ESL. Now, I'm a homesteader who gardens, raises ducks and geese, and still knits and spins yarn. #ChronicPain #DemocraticSocialist she/her
@thriftyniiftyrach.bsky.social
I am just a woman loving her cat and trying to get through the days.
@altyellonatpark.org
A team of scientists & activists, in & around Yellowstone National Park. 501c3. Posting photos, ideas & solutions, because together, we can change the world. Please report malicious trolls & imposters. We are AltYelloNatPark™️
@jeremytankboy.bsky.social
Jeremy's just this guy, you know? Authorstrator of Grumpy Bird, Yorick and Bones and other books.
@bshum79.bsky.social
Disney Animation Supervisor/Author-Illustrator: #Zootopia2 #Encanto, WE ARE LION DANCERS ('24) WHO'S DIGGING (illus. '25) Rep: Teresa Kietlinski, Bookmark Literary 🎨 www.bensonshum.com 📑 www.bensonshum.com/activities/ 🌟 https://linktr.ee/BensonShum
@jamiemichalak.bsky.social
Author of the Frank and Bean series, Dakota Crumb, Joe and Sparky series, Come On In! & more. Hazel the Handful coming Spr25! 🐶 www.jamiemichalakbooks.com
@marianarios.bsky.social
🇲🇽 Kidlit author | SANTIAGO’S DINOSAURIOS - AW’22 | ABUELITA’S GIFT - KNOPF’24 | SCBWI | RYS | Storyteller Academy | Las Musas | 📷 Photographer| K-drama ♥️ I PB Rising 🌟 l Dog 🩷 l Chai Latte fan l Rep’d: Natascha Morris https://linktr.ee/MarianaRiosR
@annemariepace.bsky.social
Writer of picture books (VAMPIRINA BALLERINA, MOUSE CALLS, and more), chapter book bios and HF. Reader of almost everything. SCBWI. Authors Guild. Repped by Rachel Orr at Prospect. She/her. Find me at www.annemariepace.com
@laurabontje.bsky.social
Fiction Editor | Author: WAS IT A CAT I SAW? (Amicus Ink), WHEN THE AIR SANG (Annick Press), and more | she/her | Rep: James McGowan, BookEnds https://bio.site/laurabontje
@authorjessicashaw.bsky.social
Pre-K Teacher ~ Author: THE GREAT COOKIE KERFUFFLE (AmicusInk 2022) ALICE ALONE (AmicusInk March 2025) 🩵Picture Books🩵Plants🩵Animals🩵 https://www.authorjessicashaw.com/
@carolynbfraiser.bsky.social
NF #PB Author, MOON TREE 🌙🌲(2022, Reycraft Books) & M IS FOR MASON JAR (2025, Familius). #STEM. #SCBWI. Crystal Kite Award. Rep: Michelle Z. Jackson, LCS Literary. She/Her. #KidLitEvents calendar is available at CarolynBFraiser.com/KidLit
@swildmansf.bsky.social
#Kid-Lit writer | MIRI'S MOVING DAY (2024) |GHOST WRITER (2024) | BREATH BY BREATH (2024) | BRAVE IN THE WATER| TREASURE HUNT| #SCBWI, #12x12PB, #WritersGrotto | www.stephaniewildman.com
@michelleknudsen.bsky.social
NYT bestselling author of 50+ books for kids & teens & sometimes SFF short fiction for the olds. Library Lion, Trelian, Evil Librarian & more. BSFA finalist. VCFA alum, Lesley MFA faculty. SFWA. Codex. All the links: linktr.ee/michelleknudsen
@justincolonbooks.bsky.social
Children's Author. Professional Voice & On-Camera Actor. Backyard Beekeeper. Bad pianist. Author Website: justincolonbooks.com Critiques & Consultations: kidlithive.com
@jeanreidy.bsky.social
Bestselling and award-winning children's author of TRUMAN and more. Rep'd by Erin Murphy. Learn more at https://jeanreidy.com/
@valeriebolling.bsky.social
Author of books for children and teachers | Longtime educator | DEIAB advocate | Born in NY | Raised and resides in CT https://valeriebolling.com Authors Guild; SCBWI; 12x12; Highlights #kidlit #PB #earlyreaders Agent: James McGowan
@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.
@rebeccaglevington.bsky.social
Rhyming PB Author & Poet. WHATEVER COMES TOMORROW; BRAINSTORM!; AFIKOMAN WHERE'D YOU GO?; LITTLE DREIDEL LEARNS TO SPIN, WRITE HERE WRITE NOW, I WILL ALWAYS BE…,FINDING FORGIVENESS (8/5/25), SOME DAYS I’M THE WIND (9/9/25) + more! RebeccaGardynLevington.c
@mypbjam.bsky.social
Picture Book Writer. English Prof. http://mypbjam.com (she/her) #kidlit #SCBWI #CANSCAIP Rep'd by Jackie Kaiser, Westwood
@lisavperron.bsky.social
Author: Patterns Everywhere (Lerner '23) My Love for You (S&S '23) Tell Me About Space/Oceans (S&S '23/'24) All the Rocks We Love (RiseXPenguin '24) Wonder Why (Harper Kids '25) + more Rep: Tricia Lawrence, EMLA https://lisaperronbooks.com
@phaeacrede.bsky.social
Picture book author | Rat enthusiast 🐀 | https://linktr.ee/phaeacrede
@edwardeinhorn.bsky.social
I am a playwright, director, and children's book author. Artistic Director: Untitled Theater Company No. 61 and The Rehearsal for Truth Festival. www.edwardeinhorn.com, www.untitledtheater.com, www.rehearsalfortruth.org
@dianamurrayauthor.bsky.social
Author of over 25 children's books including the bestselling Unicorn Day series, and Jr. Library Guild Selections such as City Shapes and Goodnight, Veggies. dianamurray.com
@shannonstocker.bsky.social
Kidlit author of Schneider Family Award winner LISTEN, YA novel STRONGER AT THE SEAMS, & more! 💛 Cancer mama/disabilities advocate.🎗️ Repped by Allison Remcheck (Stimola) She/her
@kfriedmaneverham.bsky.social
Otterly happy author of OTTER OUGHTA KNOW (Scholastic, 04/24). Art by the fabulous Michael Robertson. A new book for the littles coming soon! CHESED (PJ Publishing, 10/25). Gorgeous art by Gabby Grant. I'm repped by agent extraordinaire Joyce Sweeney.
@angelapadron.bsky.social
#Kidlit author-illustrator, artist, singer & freelance curriculum dev, editor & writer; Rep’d by Sera Rivers @SpeilburgLit. #scbwi www.angelapadron.com 🇺🇸🇩🇴
@kelseyegross.bsky.social
#kidlit author. WINTER: A SOLSTICE STORY (2023) and SUMMER: A SOLSTICE STORY (2024), both #picturebooks from Paula Wiseman/ Simon & Schuster. Coming fall 2026: FALL: A SEASONS STORY (Beach Lane). Member #12x12PB & #SCBWI. kelseyegross.com
@tavaresbooks.bsky.social
New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Dasher, Red & Lulu, several other picture books, and the graphic novel Hoops.
@anicarissi.bsky.social
Author of books for kids & teens 🌈 Fan of dogs & ice cream 💚 Faculty at VCFA WCYA Most recent books: WISHING SEASON and HIDE AND DON'T SEEK: AND OTHER VERY SCARY STORIES https://www.anicarissi.com/
@kdmaz.bsky.social
author/illustrator of MAYBE JUST ASK ME! (Coming in 2025 from Beach Lane) BEULAH HAS A HUNCH! (Beach Lane 2023) ANNETTE FEELS FREE (Beach Lane 2022) #ND #Disabled | She/Her, Rep’d by @fairbanklit |NE https://linktr.ee/KatieMazeika www.katiemazeika.com
@jenarena.bsky.social
Kids book author and kids book editor Check out some of my books! Acorn Was a Little Wild (S&S), Besos for Baby (Little Brown), GIVE (Knopf), Marta! Big and Small (Roaring Brook) agent: Stephanie Fretwell-Hill, Red Fox jenarenabooks.com
@kirstenpendreigh.bsky.social
Picture Book Author & Poet. https://www.kirstenpendreigh.com/ WHEN A TREE FALLS, PW ⭐️ ; MAYBE A WHALE, Horn Book⭐️ & Fanfare Book; JLG Gold; CCBC⭐️; BEST CANADIAN POETRY; LUNA'S GREEN PET. Up next: WHAT FISH ARE SAYING, SLJ ⭐️🐠🐟
@studiohoffmann.bsky.social
Children’s books & editorial illustrator, professor #Kidlit Rep’d by Jennifer Laughran at ABLA Other: Rep’d by i2iart 🎥 Host of Gab ‘n’ Doodle every Thurs on Insta 📘 Preorder PIGGY BANK SAVES THE DAY (Out 9/2) 🚫 No AI Art https://linktr.ee/studiohoffmann
@kristyeverington.bsky.social
Kidlit author. ISOBEL ADDS IT UP w/AG Ford, Random House Studio. VCFA MFA. Likes books, tea, cake, and cats. Rep: @thejordache.bsky.social at Jabberwocky Literary Agency. SF Bay Area. 🇦🇺/🇺🇲 She/her www.kristyeverington.com
@juliefhedlund.bsky.social
Picture Book author & Founder, #12x12PB @12x12challenge.bsky.social & co-founder @pbsubmissions.bsky.social. SONG AFTER SONG: Julie Andrews Bio (2023, little bee), OVER, BEAR! UNDER, WHERE? (2021, Philomel) juliehedlund.com
@dellarossferreri.bsky.social
Children's writer of board books, picture books & early chapter books Rep: Rachel Orr, Prospect Agency Upcoming: THE MOUSE BUFFET (Sleeping Bear Press, Aug2025) Illos by Tim Bowers Now booking K-3 school visits. https://www.dellarossferreri.com
@jessicahische.bsky.social
Lettering Artist, Professional Logo Zhuzher, & NYT Best-selling Author. Co-founder of Studioworks—shaping the future of creative business! studioworks.app linktr.ee/jessicahische
@steveasbell.com
Author/Illustrator of FLAP YOUR HANDS: A Celebration of Stimming! (Lee and Low, 24) 😺 Cartoonist of Stimmy Kitty comics 📚 Featured at 2024 National Book Festival https://www.steveasbell.com
@nviau.bsky.social
Reader, Writer,📚 Biker, 🚴🏻 Hiker, Nature-Lover, 🏖️Traveler Latest book: SPLISH, SPLASH! FIRST TO LAST (2024) Next book: HANGING OUT WITH GRAM (2026) #PB #kidlt #author #travel www.NancyViau.com
@kellyswemba.bsky.social
Children's book author MISSING VIOLET (Beaming Books 23) Repped by Essie White @ Storm Literary Mom, nurse, believer in mental wellness and giving space for everyone