Sonja Thomas
Kidlit author | she/her | bysonjathomas.com
📗 Olive Blackwood Takes Action!
📙 Sir Fig Newton & the Science of Persistence
@imaginationsoup.bsky.social
Writer, book reviewer, school visit coach, publicist, soon-to-be author, fmr teacher & lit trainer, passionate about kidlit, SEL, representation, & reading! M.Ed. https://imaginationsoup.net
@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
@321zeggy.bsky.social
lover of #mglit | important side character | software engineer | ADHD | ✡️ | @MIT '17/'18 | she/her | https://linktr.ee/321zeggy
@artgardner.bsky.social
illustrator/storyteller, psychotherapist, mom and maker of magic! 🏳️🌈& ND www.melissagardnerart.com Rep’d by @sandraproudman.bsky.social @galltzacker.bsky.social #kidlit #kidlitart #illustrator
@marcellapixley.bsky.social
Award Winning Author of #kidlit YA and MG Novels. NESHAMA (forthcoming Candlewick 2025). TROWBRIDGE ROAD (Candlewick 2020) Longlisted National Book Award, Finalist, Massachusetts Book Award, Junior Library Guild Gold Standard.
@jessicafgwrites.bsky.social
Albert Einstein Fellow 24-25. Science educator. Award-winning author of books for children and teachers. PAEMST Finalist. SCBWI & 12 x 12. Rep: Tricia Lawrence at EMLA. All opinions are my own. https://linktr.ee/jessicafgwrites
@weyakindesigns.bsky.social
Whimsical Art & Stories of Nature & Spirit. Illustrator. Author. Fine Artist. Musician. Dancer. Nature-lover. Mom to humans, dog, and plants. Rep’d by Joyce Sweeney & Rosa Frazier at The Seymour Agency! #12x12PB #KidLitArt www.weyakindesigns.com 💙💜🩷 🌈
@oaktreecomics.bsky.social
An independent children’s book publisher 📚 Where imagination meets environmentalism🌍 Based out of Los Angeles ☀️ Founded by author Josh Oaktree 🌳 www.oaktreecomics.com/link-tree
@thebrownbookshelf.bsky.social
The home to 28 Days Later, we are an award-winning website dedicated to highlighting both under the radar Black children's lit creatives and the vanguards whose shoulders we all stand on. Your go-to source on #BlackKidLit since '08. thebrownbookshelf.com
@henryherz.bsky.social
#Author of 14 picture books (I Am Smoke) & many #MG, #YA & adult short stories - #fantasy, #scifi, #horror. Editor of 9 #anthologies (Combat Monsters). www.henryherz.com Repped by @casahasegawa.bsky.social
@esmesymessmith.bsky.social
USA Today Bestselling Author of SIR CALLIE, Random House Kids https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2263444/esme-symes-smith/ They/Them Rep: @jenazantian.bsky.social
@jbakernyc.bsky.social
New Yorker, Editor, Writer, host/creator Minorities in Publishing podcast. Books: FORGIVE ME NOT (2023), EVERYDAY PEOPLE (2018). www.jennifernbaker.com
@arivanovich.bsky.social
Author of HAVEN, PAPERGLASS, MONARCH, and LASTLAND (The War of Princes series is undergoing a 3rd edition). ♠️✨🌿📚 YA Fantasy & Sci-fi. Artist. Poet. Gamer. Nature lover. Introvert with spasms of extroversion. Creative instigator. (Feat: 7 🐱 & Echo 🐶)
@nimblewitlit.bsky.social
Epistemic Literary's new adventure for a young audience! Our all ages eMag will extend the conversation to a younger audience by exploring similar themes. Issue 1: https://epistemiclit.com/nimblewitlit/taking-a-stand/ www.EpistemicLit.com/nimblewitlit
@viviankirkfield.bsky.social
Writer for children—reader forever…living my dream as the author of award-winning pictures books & helping others follow their dreams with the #50PreciousWords Writing Contest & Literacy Initiative. Lover of dark chocolate and compassionate people.
@kl4gm.bsky.social
We are a diverse group of creators who believe the power of story combined with real world science, social studies, & math can touch hearts & nurture growing minds. With our nonfiction & informational fiction picture books, we seek to support educators.
@lisellesambury.bsky.social
Author of the Blood Like Duology & Delicious Monsters 🐻 NEW! Tender Beasts, YA horror/thriller ⚔️ NEXT UP! A Mastery of Monsters (July 29) 🇨🇦🏳️🌈💖💜💙
@lilliepardo.bsky.social
Picture Book Writer ✏️ 4th Grade Teacher 🍎 Filipino American 🇵🇭 🇺🇸 #PBRisingStars mentee ‘23 #SCBWI work-in-progress award winner ‘24 #12x12 scholarship winner ‘25 #PBParty Finalist ‘25 #Kidlit Seeking representation www.lilliepardo.com
@msdrewinthelibrary.bsky.social
📚K-5 Library Teacher in Massachusetts using #librarycenters, celebrations, and #booklove to grow lifelong readers, learners, and makers.
@drenderturmaud.bsky.social
Kidlit Author + Trauma Therapist | Rep’d by @BookFairyAngus | Psychology Today Expert Blog Author| SCBWI |Host of the You, Me, & the Writing Journey Podcast (@YMWJPodcast) and @YouDeservepIt Pitch Event
@garwuprivacypublications.com
👯♀️ Lauren and Alea 🦸♀️ 👩💻 Privacy attorneys 👩⚖️ 📚 Turning our love for privacy and security into #kidlit, #picturebooks and resources 📚💙🍎👩🔬 Thoughts are ours, not legal advice SCBWI Member | 12x12 PB
@kdubaygillis.bsky.social
Enviro scientist. Kidlit author. linktr.ee/kelliedubaygillis Coming in Feb ‘25: IF YOU FIND A FAWN art by Wazza Pink from Disney’s Planet Possible & BIG BIKE, LITTLE BIKE art by Jacob Souva, HarperCollins. Great Lakes lover living near Cleveland. Go Blue!
@judycampbellsmith.bsky.social
She/her. Picture book author. Baseball for Breakfast (2026), Ice Cream Everywhere (out now!) & AJ's Neighborhood. #PBPowerHour #SCBWI #BackMatterBreakDown Rep: Shari Maurer
@deborahfreedman.net
author & illustrator of children's picture books, + gardener, woods walker, cloud & bird watcher www.deborahfreedman.net
@andrewdurkin.bsky.social
He/him. Composer. Author. Editor. Publisher. Illustrator. Progressive. Lapsed academic. Runner. Dad. Husband. NJ-born, LA-formed, PNW-based. pjce.bandcamp.com/album/breath-of-fire / yellowbikepress.com / andrewdurkinauthor.com
@smvltrudeau.bsky.social
Author of The Phoenix and the Ant series, Grade 7/8 teacher, and cool guy. 🍁 Winnipeg www.smvltrudeau.ca
@erinthomas.bsky.social
Author, Daydreamer, Lover of Yarn I write books for kids and teens from my home in Whitby, Ontario. I love knitting and sewing, and have a thing for old sewing machines and typewriters. I'm happiest when surrounded by my wonderful family and pets.
@tonialaird.bsky.social
Writer of novels and lorekeeper of video games. Métis living in Treaty Six territory. Loyal vassal of the local corvids. Neurospicy. www.tonialaird.com Repped by Marilyn Biderman and Amanda Orozco @ Transatlantic Agency.
@keepreadingkristen.bsky.social
@keepreadingkristen on other socials and www.keepreadingkristen.com True 💙 Dem. Love talking to authors and sharing book recs. Also obsessed with K-Pop 🚫 DMs unless you are an author wanting to talk books or to read your book/have a book talk.
@ellenmulholland.bsky.social
MG author-CatWrangler-EcoWarrior ✌🏼USC Journalism alum On sub: THE KEY TO FALLS TOOTH WOODS, mg spec w/horror twist THE LOST ENCHANTRESS OF STARFELL, mg fantasy Rep: Rebecca Angus, Howland Lit ✨ https://linktr.ee/emulholland
@marciastrykowski.bsky.social
Children's Book Author~MG~PB~SCBWI~Librarian~Art~Music~Ocean www.marciastrykowski.com
@bookfairepod.bsky.social
The Book Fiare: Children's Literature for Grownups looks at contemporary literature for young audiences, the freedom to read, and interviews with YA and Middle Grade authors. https://open.spotify.com/show/4yh3qiSM0aE3e9vcP1GsT2?si=541dbda8c7e94aca
@angelajrey.bsky.social
Kidlit Author, librarian, picture book enthusiast, fabric artist, folk tales & witchy stuff. she/her Instagram: Picturebookpile_Angela 🇨🇦
@imeerie.bsky.social
💀 MG horror author 🦷 OPEN WIDE (Aladdin, Aug ‘25) ✍🏻 Repped by Lynnette Novak https://www.imeerie.com https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Open-Wide/I-M-Eerie/9781665980418
@karipercival.bsky.social
Author Illustrator, SAFE CROSSING, Chronicle Books, 2025 Ezra Jack Keats Award for Writer, How to Say Hello to A Worm, Rise x Penguin Workshop Repped by @bookmarklitereary
@msljd.bsky.social
Musical theatre performer, middleschool librarian, ally, activist, lover of dogs
@carolmatas.bsky.social
48 books, mostly novels for #MG or #YA. #Holocaust, #Historical #Fantasy #Paranormal #PB #SCBWI #CANSCAIP #TWUC #PEN #KIDLIT https://carolmatas.com
@jestrudel.bsky.social
Literary agent with The Rights Factory. Founder of WritingCommunity.ca. CLOSED TO QUERIES FOR NOW.
@writerinworkboots.bsky.social
Writing books, building houses, getting rained on in the PNW. www.rozray.net
@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
@weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social
We Need Diverse Books is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit revolutionizing what we read to create a world where everyone can find themself in the pages of a book. 🔗 bio.site/WeNeedDiverseBooks
@silvermilagro17.bsky.social
Children's author obsessed w/lifeforce of a good seed, literally and metaphorically. Repped by Curtis Brown, Ltd.
@kidlit411.bsky.social
Everything kid lit, in one place! A website and community founded by Elaine Kiely Kearns and @sylvialiu.bsky.social. Follow us for weekly links to kid lit resources and book giveaways. website: kidlit411.com
@mgescapades.bsky.social
A community of authors debuting with middle grade books in 2025. middlegradeescapades.com https://mainpointbooks.com/book/9781250331342
@ninamiller.bsky.social
Physician, Fencer and Creative Wigleaf top 50 https://ninamillerwrites.com/ Hybrids/Photos @ Cutbow Quarterly and Raw Lit Prose/Poetry @ Sci-Fi Shorts, Bright Flash, Five South, Roi Fainéant, Five Minutes and more.
@wnwagner.bsky.social
Horror writer (GIRL IN THE CREEK due out 2025, Tor Nightfire); editor-in-chief of NIGHTMARE MAGAZINE, senior editor, LIGHTSPEED. Rep'd by Lane Heymont. 🏳️🌈 Portland, OR - plant nerd, foot traveler - she/her, they/them https://linktr.ee/wendynwagner
@starwuerdemann.bsky.social
Writer. Practicing my Buddhist name: Manjō (bountiful kindness). Bread Loaf '23. Pronounced WORD-a-man.