Delano Brown
Author, Lover of the Word 🇯🇲 🇨🇦 Coming soon from @randomhousestudio in 2026 MY NEIGHBORHOOD - #PBRisingStar Alumni - CANSCAIP - SCBWI - #12x12ChallengeMember - Rep'd by @ArianaPhilips.bsky.social @jvnlainc
@srividhyavenkat.bsky.social
Children's Author/Storyteller/PB lover SEEKER OF TRUTH (2024) GIRLS ON WHEELS (2023) DANCING IN THATHA'S FOOTSTEPS (2021) #SCBWI, PB Rising Stars 2024 Mentor Rep'd by Adria Goetz @ K.T. Literary Agency
@kcstrocchia.bsky.social
PB, MG, & YA Writer. 2024 Ann Whitford Paul Award Honorable Mention recipient. Former K-12 teacher with an M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction. ARA & Webinar Coordinator for SCBWI Eastern PA Sunshine bringer😊 L❤ve God. L❤ve all people. Opinions are my own.
@hankmoore.bsky.social
Author 14 books: Pop Music Legends, Big Picture of Business, Classic TV Reference, Non-Profit Legends, Pop Icons & Business Legends. Nominated for 7 Pulitzer Prizes. 100+ awards. Speaker. Business guru. Corporate Strategist. Humanitarian. Pop Culture Maven
@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
@jrbale.bsky.social
Author, Father, Professor, MBA, Photographer, Concerned Human in NJ. I support fellow writers. www.JRBale.com I do not respond to DMs.
@tonnyef.bsky.social
K-2 Music Teacher, kidlit author (repped by Joyce Sweeney), Debut PB 2026, Happily married woman of faith, #PBJamz multimedia blog of #PB (picture books) and #Jamz (music) www.tonnyefletcher.com
@susandrewwrites.com
Kid Lit Writer. Author of Sadie Does Not Like Sorries. Follow me here: Website: Susan Drew Writes Newsletter: www.substack.com/@susandrew Intagram: www.instagram.com/_susandrew/
@hilarymhawkes.bsky.social
Children's author. Writing picture books and Middle Grade. Rep'd by Wellread and Boekenreis. Also lover of nature, gardens, mugs of tea and peaceful places. SCBWI GEA SAS
@rileyrowanwrites.bsky.social
💞 Author of contemporary romance and romcoms with heart, heat & HEA. 💻 Editor. Member of CIEP. 💜 WIP: Hearts Adrift. 🧠 Neurodivergent.
@jennestorauthor.bsky.social
Award-winning #kidlit author focused on helping children embrace the things that make them unique. JANE ESCAPES TO THE JUNGLE OF INDIVIDUALITY (2024). Seeking agent representation. #SCBWI & #ALLI member. www.jennestorauthor.com
@rachelfunez.bsky.social
#Kidlit #Author | #12x12 | #SCBWI | repp’d by Vicki Selvaggio @Storm Lit | @vickiselvaggio.bsky.social Debut #PB: SONIA AND THE SUPER DUPER DISASTER | Illustrated by Kelly Kennedy | Free Spirit Publishing
@kathykellyauthor.bsky.social
Picture Book Author DEAR SQUIRREL: NOTES FROM THE NUTS YOU LEFT BEHIND- releasing from Flamingo Books/Penguin Random House, Fall 2026 Member of SCBWI, Inked Voices, and the 12x12 PB Challenge Repped by @lynnettenovak.bsky.social KathyKellyAuthor.com
@mesabree.bsky.social
Science and Medical illustrator, infographic artist. Professional #sciart nerd. Kidlit and nonfiction author/illustrator. MAIN: www.mesaschumacher.com KIDLIT: https://imaginationillustration.mesaschumacher.com
@vickigausden.co.uk
Illustrator, friend to dogs & fan of the 6B pencil. Love a dress with pockets. Books with Little Tiger, Farshore & HarperCollins. www.vickigausden.co.uk
@monizahossain.bsky.social
Writes books for kids, repped by Triada US RITU IN THE SUN (Random House Children’s, 2026) STREET PUPPY, MASJID CAT (Little Bee Books, 2025) THE FEAR FACTORY (Holiday House, 2026) monizahossain.com
@jrickerwhalen.bsky.social
Kidlit author, YS librarian, Purdue grad, #SCBWI, #12x12, 2022 #PBParty Honorable Mention, 2020 #PBCritiqueFest winner, Cheesehead, and Intense Sports Fanatic.
@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
@browncs.bsky.social
Author, professor, consultant. I believe in teaching people to understand themselves and how they act, interact, and react to the world around them. "We are the change we want to see."
@booksbymeghandowns.bsky.social
#SCBWI WINNER of the Nonfiction Most Promising Picture Book▪️SCBWI Cynthia Leitich Smith Writing Mentor Award Finalist ▪️ PB & MG writer▪️avid reader
@heatherstigall7.bsky.social
📚KidLit Author, 12x12, Rutgers 1:1 Plus mentee 2023 #SCBWI PA East Critique Group Coordinator 👻GILBERT & THE GHOST (Beaming Books 2025) 🐰PAISLEY'S BIG BIRTHDAY (Clavis Books, 2023) picture book obsessed, creator of stuff
@mornasg.bsky.social
Works at authoring and illustrating. Bibliophile through and through. Lover of outdoors, animals, the underdog and both classic and modern children’s lit.
@melissachupp.bsky.social
second grade teacher, pre-published pb writer, bookaholic, mom, #SCBWI, #12x12pb
@drzathome.bsky.social
REWRITING THE RULES (Sept '25 Millbrook Press) #MakingSTEMaccessible Bio PhD | PB MG YA author | 1st pl '22: #rateyourstory & #springflingkidlit 3x winner #50PreciousWord '22/3/4; Highlights sch '23 Rep: @gabycabezut @SeymourAgency www.dannazeiger.com
@agnesbelle.bsky.social
Painter and aspiring #kidlit writer. #12x12 member, #poetry. #Equine enthusiast. Lifelong learner trying to make the most of this thing called life. www.artwithagnes.com
@costantia.bsky.social
Tea-drinking, book-toting champion of children. Award-winning author of ‘Tomatoes in My Lunchbox’ (2022) and ‘The Fig Tree’ (2025)
@martacostello.bsky.social
Author, YOU’RE ONLY TWO ONCE (Kirkus calls it a "comedic hit" :D ) | Writing & making little paintings and drawings for my kids’ lunchboxes | #SCBWI #12X12pb
@christinenevans.bsky.social
Kidlit author of picture books and chapter books. http://christinenancyevans.com
@deabrayden.bsky.social
Co-author of picture books with Lindsay Ellis. Members of SCBWI, 12x12, Mighty Kidlit. We’re on a mission to craft triumphant stories that are like comfort food for your soul.
@playingwithwords.bsky.social
KidLit Author, Biologist, Jeweler, Mom. Writing for children with intention: -sparking curiosity -creating understanding -encouraging questions -inspiring science literacy 2024 PNWA winner #PBParty 2025 Finalist 2024 hon. mention #SCBWI #12x12 #KidLit
@jwbottom.bsky.social
Children's book author. Debut PB bio, MAGIC IN A DROP OF WATER, in March 2025 from Rocky Pond/Penguin. Author of PRANKLOPEDIA, FRIGHTLOPEDIA, WHAT A BLAST! #kidlit #12x12 Cajun accordion player, porch-sitter
@kristimahoney.bsky.social
PB author 🦙 ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS (Out now!) 🦉OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS (Gnome Road, Spring 2026) 12x12 PB, SCBWI, PBSoar rep'd by @elisahouot.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/kristimahoneybooks
@birthdaygirl.bsky.social
Writer. Literacy Coach. Lover of people, dogs, and words. #SCBWI #12 x 12 #KidsChoiceWinner -'24 #KidLitVibesWinner-'23 #50PreciousWordsHM-'23 and '24 Seeking representation
@josettewrites.bsky.social
Writer/Educator. #kidlit #NF #SteamEd #HF #memoir. https://www.josetteabruzzini.com/post/i-am-greenland-a-poem
@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.
@boonewrites.bsky.social
Author of books for curious kids. 📕✏️📚 UNFATHOMABLE, FLYING FEMINIST, PEDAL PUSHER, SCHOOL OF FISH, BUGS FOR BREAKFAST and more.
@authorlauragehl.bsky.social
Author of board books, picture books, early readers, and middle grade nonfiction. Lover of reading, travel, hiking, and ice cream, preferably combined.
@thoggatt.bsky.social
Writing and illustrating stories for young readers. Fond of books, animals, nature, and baseball. Northwestie. Hamline MFAC, #scbwi #C2C, #12x12
@sherritmercer.bsky.social
#Wife, #Mother, #Educator—#SCBWI #12x12 #Picturebooksummit #KIdLit #BlackCreatorsHq #WNDB #PBMentee @diverse-books
@sarahmead.bsky.social
Book lover. List maker. Theater nerd. Writer. #Kidlit author Rep'd by Katie Monson. #SCBWI #RACWI #12x12 www.readwithmead.com
@donnarossman.bsky.social
Writer, #50PreciousWords HM 2023, 2024 & 2025, Kids’ Choice Kidlit Writing Contest 2024 HM, SCBWI, #12x12PB, Mighty KidLit, KnoxWriters Guild, Gizmo the Wonder Dog’s grandma 🐾
@authorsandram.bsky.social
Children's Book Author Rep'd by @betjett.bsky.social #12x12challenge.bsky.social #Kidlit #WritingCommunity #PictureBooks #Writer #amreading #amwriting #teamJETTsetter IG: Author_Sandra_M X: Author_Sandra_M www.authorsandramatthews.com
@coffeycreative.bsky.social
Children’s author & speaker | FRIDGE-OPOLIS | ONE SPARK (2026) | scbwi.org/regions/austin | www.12x12challenge.com/ | WLT 2022 Discovery Prize | www.melissacoffey.com
@dedradavis.bsky.social
PB & YA writer | #SCBWI | #CouragetoCreate @thewritersbarn The Verge member| #chronicallyill | #PsoriaticArthritis |2023 Austin SCBWI Cynthia Leitich Smith Mentorship Finalist | Imagination Library of Waco board member |
@thewritingbarn.bsky.social
✍️ We go beyond craft classes to transform pre-published writers into career authors with varying tools and community offerings to suit YOU. Craft + Community + Connections = a Thriving Literary Life!
@sarahgbeck.bsky.social
I make picture books that lovingly undermine the status quo. TAROT DECK MESS & MY FIRST TAROT (‘23) MAGIC CHILD ('25) 🧹📚🥄 www.sarahgbeck.com http://www.Linktr.ee/9_of_wands #12x12PB Rep: Natascha Morris
@laurelneme.bsky.social
I write about wildlife and wild places for kids and adults. Contributor to National Geographic, Mongabay, NYT for Kids and more. Books incl: ANIMAL INVESTIGATORS (Scribner) on wildlife forensics, and THE ELEPHANT'S NEW SHOE (Scholastic). www.laurelneme.com