@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
@bonnieadamson.com
Illustrator; writer of various things; former #SCBWI IC and ARA; co-host of #kidlitchat, Tuesdays at 9E/6P; art and books at bonnieadamson.com Represented by Sara Crowe Literary.
@boringstorybook.com
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
@haloteachlearn.bsky.social
ESL Teacher. Mom. Travel. Dance. Strawberry ice cream. #Kidlit Author, repped by @KaitlynLeann17 SCBWI 12x12 http://HannahLorenzoBooks.com
@laurelgale.bsky.social
When I'm not writing #kidlit, I'm taking #wildlife photos. https://linktr.ee/laurelgale ROBOTS DON'T MAKE YOU GO TO BED is available now! #birds #nature
@jilltataraworld.bsky.social
interested in books art movies science and other cool kids' stuff. #kidlit #scbwi #amwriting
@daryllmarie.bsky.social
Bioacoustician & PhD student using sound to study baleen whale movement ecology 🐋 Wildlife photographer, birder, nature nerd 🪶 linktr.ee/daryllmariewildlife
@katjarammer.bsky.social
Writer. Gardener. Jacky of all trades. Regional Advisor for SCBWI Germany/Austria. (she/her/hers) Der Weg ist das Ziel. https://linktr.ee/katjarammer
@monicaacker1.bsky.social
THE LEGEND OF LEO coming Spring 2026 art by Mikel Valverde Marble Press | BRAVE LIKE MOM art by Paran Kim Beaming Books | Agent: Kaitlyn Sanchez @ Bradford #SCBWI #12x12PB, mom of 3, ♥'s🥜🍫 she/her/hers https://linktr.ee/monicaacker
@ydayoade.bsky.social
Author of children's books. Typically set in or about West Africa. THE LITTLE REGENT (Owlkids Books, March 2024), JOLLOF WAR (Owlkids, Sept 2026)
@lynnbaldwinwrites.bsky.social
#kidlit writer/Debut PB: MY BACKYARD USED TO BE coming Fall '25, Tilbury House/SCBWI/12 x 12PB /InkedVoices/rep'd by Jen Newens/love to travel, be outside, study languages
@patriciakeeler.bsky.social
Graphic Novel illustrator/author. Winner Christopher Medal & New York Book Festival. 100,000 multicultural (LeeandLow) paperback books in print SCOOP THE ICE CREAM TRUCK (Sky Pony) Feb 2024 https://patriciakeeler-author-illustrator.com
@juliefhedlund.bsky.social
Picture Book author & Founder, #12x12PB @12x12challenge.bsky.social & co-founder @pbsubmissions.bsky.social. SONG AFTER SONG: Julie Andrews Bio (2023, little bee), OVER, BEAR! UNDER, WHERE? (2021, Philomel) juliehedlund.com
@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
@johnepattison.bsky.social
Writer and community builder by day. Amateur photographer at golden hour. Home base: https://www.johnepattison.com/
@juliannahelt.bsky.social
Children’s book author. she/her. FORTNITE (North Star, 2023) and ACTION GAMES (North Star, 2023). Honorable Mentions 2022 & 2023 #50preciouswords #chronicillness #psoriaticarthritis
@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 |
@tommitchell.bsky.to
An enormous, destructive, and prehistoric children's author awakened and empowered by nuclear radiation. THE FIRST KID IN SPACE out with HarperCollins March 13th!
@racheltranslates.bsky.social
FITI, Literary & creative translator, German & French to English: children's/YA and crime fiction, history; proofreader, bookworm; food, crafts, history; cats; climbing; cycling; she/her; Twitter: @FwdTranslations Mastodon: @FwdTranslations@zirk.us
@cat4.bsky.social
Children's Book Author of BEHIND THE SCENES OF PRO BASEBALL ⚾️ and BEHIND THE SCENES OF PRO BASKETBALL 🏀. Assistant Regional Advisor for #SCBWI- IL Koi Latina Mama National Parks Super Fan Children's Library Volunteer Guru
@dansantat.bsky.social
NY Times bestselling children's book author of Beekle ('15 Caldecott) A First Time for Everything ('24 National Book Award) Creator Disney's The Replacements
@adamrex.bsky.social
Author and illustrator of all the books you like. No, not that one. No, not that one either
@taralazar.bsky.social
Funny picture book author of FLAT CAT, 7 ATE 9, BLOOP & more, mom, foodie, 80s fan, MS disabled. STORYSTORM founder. SCBWI Golden & Crystal Kite recipient. http://linktr.ee/taralazar
@panthorca.bsky.social
MG Writer, KidLit, SCBWI, Signed Ink Rep’d by Metamorphosis Literary Agency
@carmelasimmons.bsky.social
Peruvian-American kidlit author and Teacher of the Year. Shares Mother Nature’s wonders. Represented by @AnaCrespoBooks @EastWestLit
@meganwoodward.bsky.social
Author of THIS BOOK IS DEFINITELY NOT CURSED (Simon and Schuster, June 25, 2024), kid-lit writer, screenwriter, wearer of deodorant, teller of jokes even my kid finds stupid. She/her. #kidlit
@writenowcoach.bsky.social
I'm an ICF certified writing & ADHD coach, Teaching Artist, and the author of 12 books, including the award-winning MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD. Member of #SCBWI, #12x12, #ASJA. Find me online at https://writenowcoach.com/
@pjfranz.bsky.social
poet, picture book writer, glass-half-full-er www.patriciajfranz.com/blog #kidlit #poetry
@judydavischeek.bsky.social
#Writer #Photographer #Traveler #KidLit #12x12 #picturebooks judydavischeek.com
@susanhughes.bsky.social
editor/story coach specializing in kidlit | author of kids' books | freelance writer | she/her | upcoming bk: MISS MATCH | recent bks: HOORAY FOR TRUCKS!; SAME HERE; WALKING FOR WATER; LIGHTS DAY AND NIGHT | www.susanhughes.ca
@grandiloquentwords.bsky.social
Fancy words, witty descriptions, and vintage illustrations to educate and entertain. My Book! https://wwnorton.com/books/9781682687994 Calendars! https://grandiloquent-word-of-the-day-2025-calendars.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders
@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.
@alioop7.bsky.social
Editorial consultant at Alison Weiss Editorial. Causing all sorts of mayhem in the publishing world. www.alisonweisseditorial.com
@elaynecrain.bsky.social
Writer of childish things. Fan of sidequests. Rep'd: @mccarthylit. THERE'S SOMETHING ODD ABOUT THE BABYSITTER (June 3! Feiwel & Friends). #scbwi #12x12pb #kidlit #☕ #📚 elaynecrain.com/books + elaynecrain.substack.com
@priscillag.bsky.social
Disabled writer 💪🏼 Artist 🖌️ Kidlit devotee 📚 Geek 📡 she/her Rep’d by: ✨Emily Keyes✨ @esckeyes.bsky.social 👉🏻 http://priscillagilman.net 👈🏻
@cherylrainfield.bsky.social
I write the books I needed & couldn't find. Award-winning YA author of SCARS, STAINED, HUNTED, VISIONS. Cult torture survivor, neurodivergent, mental health. Repped by Jennifer Wills. They/them 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🇨🇦 https://beacons.ai/cherylrainfield
@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
@jannileesimner.bsky.social
Writer and struggling idealist. Author of the Bones of Faerie trilogy. www.simner.com
@debbieohi.com
Writes & illustrates books. 🇨🇦 #CanKidLit. Comics, board games, poetry. Illus in books by Judy Blume, Michael Ian Black, others. I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS. Alt-text fan. #Uplift https://debbieohi.com/ What I'm working on: @work.debbieohi.com
@hunderdown.bsky.social
I'm a children's book editor, teacher and workshop presenter, owner of The Purple Crayon website -- www.underdown.org I do have opinions about other things and will share them as well.