Brian Kirby
Author/illustrator living in the Cleveland area.
https://briankirbystudio.com
SCBWI Ohio: North | #pbparty Finalist ‘24 & ‘25 | #kidlit booster | #skypitch pitch party organizer | #pbchat picture book club
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@artsparrow.bsky.social
✏️ Illustrator 📚 Rep'd by @chelseabigbang.bsky.social 🎬 Short-form animator 🎨 andreasparacio.com 💌 www.sparrowhouse.art 📷 instagram.com/artsparrow
@penavey.bsky.social
#author and #illustrator of #middlegrade and #chapter books. Educator of SEND teens. Kindness is my currency. penavey.com
@daveopie.bsky.social
I'm an author, illustrator, and teacher. Please see my portfolio site at spacemandave.com.
@shannonyouso.bsky.social
Kidlit illustrator, picture book artist, SCBWI member, lives in trees. www.shannonyouso.com
@bobqc.bsky.social
I make quizzes about books for students in 2nd - 12th grade to prepare for the Battle of the Books and other academic competitions, book clubs, literature circles, and classroom activities.
@ilonakidscribe.bsky.social
Kidlit writer, refugee daughter, member of co-housing community dedicated to eco-restoration. Rep'd by Kristen Terrette of Martin Literary Management.
@rcmeg.bsky.social
Director, Program in Rhet/Comp, U of Arkansas English prof Writing about #WPALife and writing pedagogy Loves dogs Before: Sonoma State English & Dartmouth Institute for Writing & Rhetoric (views mine, obv) she/her
@pbibooks.bsky.social
Artist Author Author/Illustrator 12x12 SCBWI Southern Breeze Region Mentee 2022
@deborahwtrotter.bsky.social
Book lover, kidlit author, nature embracer. Find me outdoors with a book in beautiful surroundings or at my desk surrounded by papers, pens and stories.
@raincityjane.bsky.social
Canadian picture book author, children's librarian, tea drinker and mum. Newest book: 24 SLEEPS TILL CHRISTMAS (2025, HarperCollins Canada) www.raincitylibrarian.ca
@laurenbfischer.bsky.social
#kidlit Author of ORPHANLAND 🌳🌕 out Nov 2025 | Repped by David Dunton Ally ⚧️ Advocate for disability awareness 💙 https://www.laurenbfischer.com
@premeemohamed.com
Writer, scientist, bug. she/her. #yeg. 🇨🇦 🇬🇾 Winner of a Nebula, World Fantasy, Ignyte, and Aurora award! Hugo, BSFA, BFA, Locus, Crawford award finalist. 📚🪲 Rep: Michael Curry. www.premeemohamed.com
@columboscreens.bsky.social
just a little account for a little guy. curated screengrabs, etc. now in bluesky flavor for more information: http://columboscreens.carrd.co
@abielongstaff.bsky.social
Children's author of picture books, chapter books and Middle Grade. On Board of Society of Authors, Chair of the Children's Writers and illustrators Group. Posts are my own.
@jademasonwrites.bsky.social
Book Lover & Writer | Proud Jewapino | RevPit '25 Shortlist I write women’s fiction and romances.
@jenfw.bsky.social
Children's Author / Puzzle Specialist Author of 30+ #kidlit books, including fiction, text books, NF puzzle books, and comic books. The Puzzler's Guides to Alaska, Oregon, and California: one part puzzle book + one part natural history guide.
@chescaleigh.bsky.social
tv writer, actress, living in the city of angels, singing about leopards. shop.franchesca.net
@crampell.bsky.social
MSNBC anchor/co-host of The Weekend: Primetime, Sat/Sun 6-9pm. Washington Post syndicated op-ed columnist. Econ, politics, immigration, tax, etc. + occasional theater nerdery.
@michellekondrich.bsky.social
Freelance Illustrator Designer @ The Washington Post michellekondrich.com
@willsteeledesign.bsky.social
N. Irish - Book designer (London) - Children's Fiction - Usborne. Keen runner and occasional photographer. www.willsteele.co.uk
@suzannehelmigh.bsky.social
AD for Legends of Avantris 🚫No AI&NFT🚫 🎨Art director, illustrator, concept artist 📩Work inquiries: http://helmighs.art (@) http://gmail.com 🇳🇱 Dutch ⚔️Wields swords Bi 🏳️🌈, ❤️Wife of @TitusLunter https://helmighs.carrd.co/
@nicolasmenard.com
Animation, design, art Québécois based in London, UK Director at Eastend Western eastendwestern.com
@mariannemartin.bsky.social
[she/her] Art Director at VOLTA - https://linktr.ee/mariannemartin -concept artist/illustrator with a penchant for spooks. Horror, beauty, escapism!
@radiantg.bsky.social
♂ Producer & Voice Actor @BlackfieldEnt.bsky.social🔴💨 #InkInside Director, Producer, Narrative & Art @himbohunter.bsky.social💘 & @coasterkisser.bsky.social🎢 Site Lead @pressspacetojump.bsky.social🟢 Dev @pitfalls.bsky.social🎲 SIOW amb🪐 RadiantG.com • he/him
@adriannemurrayy.bsky.social
Pre-Pub PB Author 🧑🏾💻 Mom of 2 College Graduates 👩🏽🎓👩🏽🎓 Early Childhood Teacher of 30 years @adriannemurrayy #BCHQ #SCBWI
@jamiohmg.bsky.social
NEW—Seeking old (& new) book-ish friends Weaning off of X, FB, Insta! Teacher/Librarian fan! 🐈⬛ Writing & drawing (while cat judges) WIP: SpyKids & Cat vs. AntiDiversity villain #mgbookchat #amwriting #drawing #middlegradebooks #Kidlit #Kidlitart #cats
@inkedauthor31.bsky.social
💁🏻♀️ Tattooed Momma. 👩🏻🏫 Kindergarten Teacher. 📝 Author. 🦥 Fanatic. 💖 Chris Pratt’s Soulmate. 👸🏻 Repped by: Morgan Hughes, Fine Print Literary ✨🐉 LIBRARY GUARDIANS 🐉✨ coming Spring 2026 with @SorraBooks
@jodyjoynes.bsky.social
I write stories for children... rep'd by Lindsay Auld at Writers House SCBWI & 12x12 Member
@lindseyboylan.bsky.social
Mom. Whistleblower. Feminist. Urban Planning + Economic Development Exec. Lover of doughnuts, dogs, & parks. New Yorker from SoCal.
@jenanyong.bsky.social
Picture Book Author rep'd by Morgan Hughes of FinePrint Literary Management, Wife & Mother, #SCBWI OK/AR PAL Coordinator, #12X12PB, #CTCWriters, Empowered Author🇭🇺🇺🇸 Blog: https://authorjenanyong.wordpress.com
@kylerflame.bsky.social
29, Fallout and Pokemon enthusiast and all around gamer! AuDHD and not ashamed of that! Pokemon GO Ambassador of Berea Area Pogo & Goe at Coe Lake
@lilacdoodz.bsky.social
Children's book author illustrator ✐ Rep'd 𝑏ყ James McGowan ᴀᴛ BookEnds Literary ・ #kidlit interests › ƒantasy ⭒ ᑭlayful humor ̤̮ ⭒ multiculturalism › picture books ˗ˏˋ sarahtdoan.com ˎˊ˗
@mallorymcmorrow.bsky.social
Candidate for U.S. Senate | Michigan State Senate Majority Whip | Notre Dame ☘️ | Ray Wert’s ginger half | Noa's mom |
@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
@theohioangle.bsky.social
The Ohio Angle is an independent platform exploring the politics, power, and people shaping our state - with care, clarity, and curiosity.
@as-king.bsky.social
Author of books. Maker of art. Speaker of speeches. Part squid/part earthquake. Literacy fanatic. Lover of corn. Ardent supporter of teenagers. Founder of 🏳️🌈 Gracie's House: www.gracieshouse.com. She/her https://linktr.ee/AS_King
@seymouragency.bsky.social
A full service literary agency representing adult and children’s authors and illustrators. Making your dreams a reality ✨
@reemfaruqi.bsky.social
Award-Winning Children's Book Author of LAILAH'S LUNCHBOX, UNSETTLED, & more.