Daniele Arndt

@danielearndt.bsky.social

PB author rep'd by Jen Newens, Debut PIG AND SKUNK (Disney Hyperion 2027)! Scholarship recipient #12X12PB '22, Friend of Jesus.

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Ashley Bankhead

@ashleybankhead.bsky.social

Picture Book Writer / SCBWI / Writing with the Stars Mentee-Tammi Sauer / Repped by Bethany Jett

✍️#Kidlit author (rep’d by Stephen Fraser) 📚Debut 2027, Charlesbridge 💻business owner 🧳explorer of the world 📰news junkie 👋🏼Love making friends! https://linktr.ee/beckysuzannewalker?utm_source=linktree_admin_share

Alex Waldo

@alexwaldobooks.bsky.social

📍 Nashville Rebuilding after leaving Twitter! Querying PB! Mom, Picture Book Writer, Application Development, Gardner, Hiker, Dog Lover, she/her #kidlit #PBPitch #SCBWIMidsouth #amquerying #writingcommunity 🌞 www.waldohousebooks.com

Susan Wroble

@susanwroble.bsky.social

#Kidlit #STEM Author of DAWN CHORUS (Holiday House, Spring 2026). Active in @SCBWIRockyMtn, Gardener, Therapy dog handler, Leader 2E support group, website https://susanwroble.com, KidLit Bird Book Reviews at https://www.10000birds.com/author/susan

Claire Blumenfeld

@cblumenfeld.bsky.social

K-12 Reading Specialist, PBWriter, reader, mom, SCBWI #12x12PB #InkedVoices mentee

Kailei Pew

@kaileipewbooks.bsky.social

Children’s Book Author THE MONSTER ABOVE THE BED KID-VENTORS I SEE COLOR Repped by Emily Forney of Bookends Lit kaileipewbooks.com

Ibarra V. Gomez

@ibarravgomez.bsky.social

He/Him - Aspiring author of kids’ horror fiction and a voracious reader, watcher, and player of stories!

Valerie Estelle Frankel📚👩‍🏫🌌🎲🎮🏰📜🧷🧛🏻‍♂️🦇🎭✡️✍️🧙🏻🎃

@valeriefrankel.bsky.social

👨‍🎓Professor, 📚author of 100 books on drwho💫starwars✨outlander #sfwa🚀 #scbwi #kidlit Cali https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004KMCLQK pitch me on #academic #Jewish #sff https://rowman.com/Action/SERIES/_/LEXJSF/Jewish-Science-Fiction-and-Fantasy

KidsWord & AllKidsBooks – Explore, Read & Share!

@allkidsbooks.com

🌟 Join our vibrant community of children's book lovers! 🔗 KidsWrd.com | AllKidsBooks.com 👧 Parents & Teachers: Find the best books for young readers. ✍️ Authors & Illustrators: List & showcase your books to a global audience.

William Potter

@williampotter.bsky.social

Husband, Dad, writer, reader, publishing, book reviews. I support indie authors. I follow back all authors, publishers, editors etc. #WritingCommunity 🍁

Maureen Egan

@maureeneganva.bsky.social

Author (Insiders’ Guide 2 RVA + Richmond’s Culinary History) Webinar Coordinator: SCBWI Mid-Atlantic, Storystorm #12x12 Paint on my hands, dirt on my shirt, crumbs on my lap. she/her

Night Owl Freelance | Editing

@nightowlfreelance.bsky.social

Vanessa Anderson, MFA Creative Writing; Professional Certificate in Editing, UC Berkeley | Fiction & Nonfiction Editor | Writing Consultant | Publishing Coach | DMs—about Editing & Publishing Services—Welcome 👍 Website: NightOwlFreelance.com, Est. 2010

Oak Tree Comics

@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

@jennewens.bsky.social

Rebecca Davey

@beccadavey.bsky.social

President of Ceres Productions, Prof, Writer, Actor (as needed!), Co-host of the Reframeables podcast. I make things.

@kelseyfoote.bsky.social

Jennifer Grant

@jennigrant67.bsky.social

Editor and writer in Chicago. Aspiring potter. Nature lover. Dual citizen of the U.S. and Canada. Children’s Book Author; Rep’d by Jen Newens at Martin Lit. Member @SCBWI. Board Member openbooks.org. jennifergrant.com

JenFW #kidlit writer, puzzler

@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.

April Berry | KidLit

@aprilberrybooks.bsky.social

Introvert, travel writer, children's book author. Rep'd by Katie Monson of SBR Media. #kidlit #writingcommunity #12x12PB AprilBerryBooks.com

Sarah Durham, ACC

@kattywhompous.bsky.social

Writer, Coach, Mentor, Advisor, Alchemist #kidkit #sleepysisterspodcast Rep’d by Jen Newens, Martin Literary Agency

Beth Volkmann

@bethvolkmann.bsky.social

M.Ed. Children's Book Writer. Picture Taker. Nature Lover. Anglophile. Curious about flora and fauna of all kinds but particularly fond of elephants, wolves, birds, insects, and trees. #SCBWI. #12x12 #kidlit #naturalist elizabethvolkmannauthor.com

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

DJ Corchin

@djcorchin.com

Kidlit Author-Illustrator. PREORDER A MILLION YES’s NOW! A Thousand NO’s, Do You Speak Fish? The I Feel… Children’s Series, and more! Rep: Liza Royce Agency Book an author visit, I’m totally fun! 💙📚 https://linktr.ee/djcorchin

Liz Lazar (she/her)

@lizlazarlit.bsky.social

#PB writer, former reading teacher, boy & dog mama, 🎶 & 🌎 lover. #12x12 Scholarship Winner 2025 & 2024, #PBParty HM 2024, #PBRisingStars Mentee 2023, #SCBWI #KidLit #CBA, Seeking Representation

You, Me, and the Writing Journey Podcast

@ymwjpodcast.bsky.social

A podcast that meets at the intersection of literary + mental health, providing insights, tools, & support around well-being for writers | Host @Drenderturmaud https://danielleturmaud9.wixsite.com/danielle-render-turm/you-me-the-writing-journey-podcast

Jyn Hall

@jynhall.bsky.social

Owned by a rescue dog. Adored by an amazing man who doesn't (much) mind being called by my last name. Cali girl living in Georgia. Neurospicy PB/MG kidlit writer #SCBWI, #12x12PB. International London Writer's Salon Host

Emma Miller 😁

@emmadmiller.bsky.social

**Executive Assistant, #kidlit Author** - Neurodiverse EA and author of "The Doonies" book series! 📚🍁 - Follow: Bluesky, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Threads, YouTube 🔎 - themagicaldoonies@gmail.com **Seeking new literary representation

Children's Book Academy

@cba-kidlit.bsky.social

YAY Bluesky! I'm Dr. Mira from the Children's Book Academy. I'm thrilled to say my hard-working students have published over 2,000 books & won tons of awards. Check out our courses and workshops: https://childrensbookacademy.com/

Donna Cangelosi

@donnacangelosi.bsky.social

KidLit Author. Psychologist. Adventurer. MISTER ROGERS' GIFT OF MUSIC 🎶. LIGHT, LETTERS & LOVE (Sleeping Bear, 2027)🌻 #SCBWI #12x12 www.donnacangelosi.com

Laura Rest

@laurarest.bsky.social

Hello! I am a 2nd grade New York City teacher in the Bronx at a title 1 school. #clearthelist PLEASE NO 🚫DM’s. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/29Z28X5BQ76PC?ref_=wl_share

Kim Wagner Nolan

@kimwnolan.bsky.social

#KidLit Author/Illustrator, Museum Exhibit Designer, #SCBWIdrawthis winner, #50PreciousWords 1st Place winner, & #PBParty HM 2024 #SCBWI ♿️✝️✡️☮️☯️💟♻️ https://linktr.ee/kimwnolan

Mary Arkiszewski

@maryarkiszewski.bsky.social

Picture Book Author of PHO: A SMOKIES FIREFLY ADVENTURE (2024) Published by SMOKIES LIFE SCBWI Carolinas,12x12 Picture Book Challenge Follow on Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter **Seeking representation**

Jodie Apeseche

@jodieapeseche.bsky.social

Artist, author/illustrator, SCBWI, Courage to Create, Writers' Loft Hudson, MA, avid gardener, hiker, and fundraiser. Former teacher, librarian, and environmental specialist. Current dog mom! https://jodieapeseche.weebly.com

Carrie Karnes-Fannin

@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

Teresa Rodrigues

@teresarodrigues.bsky.social

Wife. Mother. Reader. Kidlit writer. Lover of 🧀, 🍫, ⚽️, & Peloton. Rep’d by @christietellsastory at @thecatagency; WHERE THEY GATHER (Atheneum, Spring ‘26)

Nadia Fisher

@ariadelsole.bsky.social

Author-illustrator•Illustrator Latest: AT THE COOKOUT ‘26 (✍🏽🎨) • I AM THE SPIRIT OF JUSTICE (🎨) ‘25 • LPBD: SIMONE BILES ‘24 (🎨) Rep’d by @Jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/Ariadelsole

Denis Angelov

@denisillustrates.bsky.social

Children's book illustrator and artist, based in Sofia, Bulgaria 📚 Represented by Susan Hawk at Upstart Crow Literary (US) 📚 Represented by Emily Talbot at United Agents (UK, EU) 🌐 www.denisillustrates.com 🖼 https://denisangelov.etsy.com

Hannah O'Reilly | kidlit

@hanoreilly.bsky.social

Picture book writer. Word nerd. // #50PreciousWords winner // #PBChat mentee // #PBParty finalist // #kidlit #amquerying // she/her

Kelly Mangan (She/Her) 🏳️‍🌈💖💜💙

@kellyamangan.bsky.social

MAEVE MULVANEY HAS HAD ENOUGH (Holiday House). LIKE THAT ELEANOR (Cardinal Rule Press). #KIDLIT author/illustrator. Comics geek. Trekkie. Squirrel Girl enthusiast. “Endearingly sarcastic.” Rep: @tajmccoy.bsky.social Www.Authorkellymangan.com #NoAIArt

Brittany Pomales

@brittanypomales.bsky.social

Children’s Book Author Rep: Stefanie Molina at Ladderbird SM & Publicity for The Little Press Preorder IT STARTED WITH A P 👇🏽 https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738107/it-started-with-a-p-by-brittany-pomales-illustrated-by-andrew-joyner/

Josh Monken

@joshmonkwords.bsky.social

Writer, talker, asker, curiouser. #VerseShow #kidlit podcast with @brennajeanneret. Family man w/2 girls, he/him. http://linktr.ee/VerseShow

Kaly Quarles

@kalyquarles.bsky.social

Illustrator & lettering artist. Kidlit & licensing. Cat mama x 4. She/her. Rep: Jennifer March Soloway at ABLA Clients: Simon & Schuster, Workman, eeBoo, American Greetings, Up With Paper, etc. 📍SLC from Austin, y’all https://www.kalyquarles.com/links