Carren Jao
#Kidlit author Rep'd by @heathercashman.bsky.social
at Storm Literary @LeeandLow New Voices award winner, #PBRisingStars '23 Alum #FilTheShelves. http://bio.site/carrenjao Deputy Managing Editor @Stacker.
@kylelukoff.bsky.social
"Kyle Lukoff? Isn't he, like, the trans Maurice Sendak?" "No, Maurice Sendak is the cis Kyle Lukoff."
@authorjamilah.bsky.social
🔸Children’s book author of very Black, very Muslim stories 🔸2-Time Muslim Bookstagram Winner 🔸Honors: Golden Kite, Walter Award, Irma Black 🔸SLA Information Award 🔸A bit political. A lot human. 🔸Rep’d by @Pterlip 🔸 www.JamilahTheWriter.com
@tracisorellauthor.bsky.social
Cherokee Nation citizen and author of fiction and nonfiction for young people. tracisorell.com
@aphelandraw.bsky.social
Children’s illustrator + Sr. Designer at Hallmark. I’m an indoor cat.
@19thnews.org
The 19th is an independent, nonprofit newsroom reporting at the intersection of gender, politics and policy. http://19thnews.org/newsletters
@dvpit.bsky.social
pitch event for creators from marginalized communities. Now hosted on Bluesky! https://dvpit.carrd.co/
@reemasabrina.bsky.social
journo, producer & comms whiz kid. she/her ✨ www.reemasaleh.com 💼 @peopleslobbyusa.bsky.social 🖋️ @chicagoreader.com @chicagorevbooks.bsky.social and elsewhere 📚 policy trained at uchicago
@cmonstah.bsky.social
"Elegante y muy cabrona." I labor at the word factory for Alta, WaPo, NYRB, The Atlantic, Fresh Air, KCRW and others. https://linktr.ee/Cmonstah
@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
@lesliebarnardbooth.bsky.social
Lyrical picture books about science and nature: ONE DAY THIS TREE WILL FALL A STONE IS A STORY I AM WE: A STORY OF CROW SURVIVIAL ('25)
@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
@pbrisingstars.bsky.social
We give experienced picture book creators the platform to pull up-and-coming, historically excluded creators up the turbulent publishing ladder. www.pbrisingstars.com
@nlgjaofficial.bsky.social
LGBTQ+ journalists and communicators on a mission to improve coverage. linktr.ee/NLGJA
@ala-booklist.bsky.social
Official book review journal of the American Library Association. New ALA Member Benefit! Read digital issues of BOOKLIST READER. Visit www.booklistonline.com/reader-issues to get started!
@heathercashman.bsky.social
Literary Agent at Storm Literary Agency | Podcast Cohost: Way-Word Writers | Writer https://linktr.ee/heathercashman
@pcheung630.bsky.social
AI & Digital Innovation Leader | Media Executive & Strategic Advisor | Fundraiser | DEI & Leadership Trainer | Community Connector | Immigrant | Formerly CPI < Knight < NBC < AP < Miami Herald < WSJ
@samragland.bsky.social
VP, Journalism Programs at @ampress working toward a healthy news world for all journalists 💥🤌 | Former PBPost editor & Poynter faculty | amateur flower arranger 💐 | Need support? 📆 calendly.com/sragland/30
@laylafallah.bsky.social
✿ Baby Agent at BookEnds Literary ✿ Co-Director of PB Rising Stars Mentorship ✿ Kurdish-Canadian #KidLit Author ✿ Member of AALA Find me elsewhere: www.linktr.ee/laylafallah
@skypitch.bsky.social
#SkyPitch - a Bluesky pitch party for #kidlit authors! https://boringstorybook.com/skypitch Organized by @boringstorybook.com
@shannonhale.bsky.social
NYT bestseller of 50 books. PRINCESS ACADEMY, AUSTENLAND, PRINCESS IN BLACK, BEST FRIENDS, DIANA & NUBIA, ITTY-BITTY KITTY-CORN. Mom of 4, wife of 1. she/her. Curiosity and compassion. www.shannonhale.com
@gingerngo.bsky.social
Illustrator, kids books, googly eyes. I'm too much woman for Instagram. Rep’d by Adriana Domínguez at ACM Kids & Illustration https://gingerngo.com https://gingerngo.substack.com/
@wrtrstat.bsky.social
Welcome to the positive side of Writing. Author & Author software that helps people write. And my Sci-fi + MG novels. Cool, clean, fun new Writing Software for all. *This is my page, for me, for writing motivation and writing connection, helps me write.
@pbpowerhour.bsky.social
The official bio of PB Power Hour. Your cohosts include Tunisia Williams, Judy Campbell-Smith, Abby Mumford, and Kamilla Milligan. Join us the on the 1st Sunday of every month for 60 mins of writing exercises! Event signup: www.tunisiawilliams.com/pbph
@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 ⭐️🐠🐟
@chloeitoward.bsky.social
📚 Author. Educator. Mom. ☀️ MADE FOR MORE - HC 2/25/25 🥢 CHOPSTICKS ARE - Chronicle 26 ✨️ chloeitoward.com 💜 Rep'd by @HeatherCashman Preorder MADE FOR MORE below! https://bookshop.org/p/books/made-for-more-chloe-ito-ward/21713485?ean=9780063334144
@carriekarnesfannin.bsky.social
Carrie Karnes-Fannin is a #kidlit writer who loves picture books, photography, bouldering, and re-reading the works of comedic genius Douglas Adams. #InkedVoices #12x12 #SCBWI www.carriekarnesfannin.com
@12x12challenge.bsky.social
12 x 12 is a diverse community of picture book authors and illustrators at all levels. You get accountability & support in the goal to write 1 new PB draft each month + more! Registration open now! https://12x12challenge.com/membership.
@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
@cybilsawards.bsky.social
Children's and YA Book Lovers' Awards. Honoring diverse voices and inclusive stories for kids & teens since 2006. Celebrating 20 years in 2025. We speak book. https://linktr.ee/CybilsAwards
@leewind.bsky.social
Author, Blogger, Make the World a Better Placer. Out to empower Queer Youth and their allies. Out now: LOVE OF THE HALF-EATEN PEACH (epic Gay love story inspired by real history) and THE GENDER BINARY IS A BIG LIE (nonfiction ages 11+)
@lisakatzenberger.bsky.social
Mom of twins #KidLit Author of: A LOVE LETTER TO MY LIBRARY CROC & GATOR: Swamp Ranger School I CAN DO IT EVEN IF I'M SCARED IT BELONGS TO THE WORLD IT WILL BE OK Rep: Wendi Gu #12x12PB #Insulin4All #T1Dmom https://linktr.ee/lisakatzenberger
@doucette515.bsky.social
Author | Poet | San Diego Kids Write Judge | MGpies | SCBWI Mentee: Joy McCullough | Agent: Leslie Zampetti @Open Book Lit | #KidLitChat [Tuesdays 9pm ET/6pm PT] | MG Hub | Highlight’s Kay Yoder Scholarship for American History ‘24 | https://bit.ly/3Zf7FiH
@bevtwomey.bsky.social
Author of MG Fantasy. What the Sea Brings (8.12.25), The Necromancer's Apprentice, and Skullduggery. My cats love me Links: https://linktr.ee/bevtwomey
@vbartles.com
Author: THE PRINCESS & THE FROGS and TWELVE STEPS, recycle-knitter, graphic designer (web/book design, etc.) #KidLitConfections cookie queen, book-grandma, #ActuallyAutistic. (she/her) https://vbartles.com
@jldurona.com
Spooky middle grade author, Nintendo nerd, music and movie friend. #SCBWI #HWA. 🚫AI Troupes are the ropes on which we joyfully swing!
@stephlaubooks.com
Author, illustrator, former pastry chef. Making picture books & graphic novels w/ a splash of mischief. THE ABOMINABLE SNOW DANCER is available for pre-order! (Penguin Workshop - Nov 4, 2025) Rep: @allielevick.bsky.social Website: bit.ly/stephlaubooks
@jeaniewogaman.bsky.social
Art & Anthropology. Artist. Illustrator. Writer. #KidLit. Posts are my own. jwogaman.weebly.com
@teresarodrigues.bsky.social
Wife. Mother. Reader. Kidlit writer. Lover of 🧀, 🍫, ⚽️, & Peloton. Rep’d by @christietellsastory at @thecatagency; WHERE THEY GATHER (Atheneum, Spring ‘26)
@sparklemarkers.bsky.social
She/her. Picture book writer/illustrator. Rep: @swekstein.bsky.social 2024 Round Table Mentee, #PBParty Honorable Mention, #50PreciousWords HM. Keep posting about your books; I want to read them! sparklemarkers.com
@mrspowellsbooks.bsky.social
TK-2nd grade librarian, Writer, Mom, Wife, & Grandma. Neurofibromatosis Advocate, Author of The Library Kitty” & Owner of Academic Play Books. lovingthelibrary.org
@jasonhendr.bsky.social
Definitely not a cryptid pretending to be human or anything. KidLit Author, Illustrator, Designer. JasonHendrickson.com
@deborahpaquette.bsky.social
Picture-book author/illustrator. #SCBWI Canada West Co-ARA. [email protected] deborahpaquette.wixsite.com/deborah-joy-paquette
@ixtumea.bsky.social
Author, staff reviewer at YA Books Central, educator, and activist. Amazon-Candle In Wind: https://www.amazon.com/Candle-Wind-Kim-Baccellia-ebook/dp/B0DMKWVSJP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3UBBIQXZD6CFX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.y3CnG6ip52QYY46F9R923Q.3GHS08Oo7OEmUzu7eAIM8Y
@mcusolito.bsky.social
Award-winning author of books for kids. Educator. Science Communicator. Ocean Evangelist. Preorder JELLYFISH SCIENTIST and IN THE WORLD OF WHALES. Adjunct @SimmonsUniversity MFA. Rep: @jmcgowanbks #SciComm she/her https://linktr.ee/mcusolito
@katemessner.com
NYT bestselling author of 70+ books for kids. Educator. Speaker. Adirondack 46er. Passionately curious. Latest book: THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES www.katemessner.com
@victoriastrauss.com
Adult/YA novelist, fanatical gardener, co-founder of SFWA's publishing industry watchdog group Writer Beware. Casting a small light in a wilderness of writing scams (plus an occasional cat pic) https://writerbeware.blog https://victoriastrauss.com
@writeloudly.bsky.social
Writer. Literary Agent at Speilburg Literary. Status updates and MSWL at SeraRivers.com Rep’d by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency
@highlightsfound.bsky.social
The Highlights Foundation positively impacts children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inspire children to become their best selves. https://linktr.ee/highlightsfound