Heidi Yates
Author, illustrator & nature photographer.
#SCBWI | #12x12PB | #PBChat '21 mentee
Rep'd by Elisa Houot at The Seymour Agency
@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
@cynleitichsmith.bsky.social
children's-YA author, Heartdrum imprint curator, dog mom
@kerrymcquaide.bsky.social
#SCBWI Regional Advisor, Eastern New York | Writer | Illustrator | she/her https://www.kerrymcquaide.com/ @kerrymcquaide everywhere else Big fan of the warm and fuzzies.
@tcandyart.bsky.social
Children's Book Writer and Illustrator repped by Andrea Morrison of Writers House. SCBWI Carolinas. Please check out my work at triciacandemeres.com and https://www.writershouseart.com/tricia-candemeres/. #12x12pb
@emmawiklundart.bsky.social
Kidlit illustrator from Sweden, loving to bring stories to life with my illustrations! Looking for representation. www.emmawiklundillustrator.com
@scbwioregon.bsky.social
Welcome to the Bluesky account for the Oregon region of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. We love all things kidlit! Find us at https://www.scbwi.org/regions/oregon
@judykeith.bsky.social
Judy and Keith create stories. We started late in life by writing for our grandkids. Now, we write pretty near anything, but we do have an alter ego, Stefan Angelina McElvain, who specializes in adult paranormal fantasy and science fiction.
@beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social
✍️#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
@leematthewgoldberg.bsky.social
Author of 14 📚 including ANCESTOR, MENTOR and the GREAT GIMMELMANS. MILES IN TIME out May 6th. Screenwriter and publisher of Fringe Press. Native New Yorker. LeeMatthewGoldberg.com
@gingertotty.bsky.social
Sweary ginger designer with side hustle drawing naughty but niche greetings cards to shove up yer post boxes. Also #kittyditties Naughty but niche cards/prints: Dippyfishcards.etsy.com Art: ArtOfNote.sumupstore.com Misc/tips: https://ko-fi.com/dippyfish
@jodywrites4kids.bsky.social
Children's Author: Creep, Leap, Crunch! A Food Chain Story. The Last Day Julian was My Best Friend. Porcupine Had a Fuzzy Sweater. Sometimes I am Hot Lava, It’s Your First Day of School, Busy Bus and more! #kidlit
@paulharbridge.bsky.social
Awarding-winning children's book author Helena's Voyage, When the Moon Comes, Out Into the Big Wide Lake, IF GOD WERE A GREAT BIG BEAR (Beaming Books, Apr. '25). Rep: Amy Tompkins. 🇨🇦 #faithclimate #environment paulharbridge.com 🌍 ONE WORLD 🌎 WE ARE ONE 🌏
@beamingbooksmn.bsky.social
Beaming Books publishes high-quality children's books that help kids thrive in every part of who they are–emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
@anitraschulte.bsky.social
Children’s book author DANCING WITH DADDY ✨❤️ WILLOW AND BUNNY 🍃🐰 STARLIN chapter books (2026/27) 12x12 | SCBWI
@chrisrbooks.bsky.social
Author/Illustrator of many delightful picture books and Storyboard Professor at Otis College of Art & Design www.chrisrobertsonbooks.com
@francyart.bsky.social
Author/illustrator #SCBWI / 2022, 24 & 25#PBParty Illustration Showcase/ 2025 3rd pl #50PreciousWords 2023&24 HM/ #WritersDigest 1st pl poetry / Christian. Selling prints at http://Francyartshop.com francesjudge.com
@loridegman.bsky.social
Award-winning Picture Book author who writes in rhyme, most of the time - but not always. Former teacher of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. I love doing school visits! #PB #critique service. #SCBWI Learn more at https://loridegman.com
@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
@myrnafoster.bsky.social
You might know me from SCBWI, Storyteller Academy, 12X12, Madness Poetry, and/or the Poets' Garage. she/her
@tamlawrites.bsky.social
I write for children. I teach children. I mother 2 children. My debut PB Ready, Set, Mango!🥭 available where books are sold! April 25’ 🥰 #PBRisingStars HM 24’ #12x12 25’ #PBParty HM 25’
@linahaldar.bsky.social
Kid Lit Author | Math Enthusiast | Education Consultant | Ice Cream Lover | 12x12 and SCBWI Member | Rep’d by Saba Sulaiman, Talcott Notch Literary Services Author of DEAR MATH, WE’RE NOT FRIENDS (Beaming Books 2026) www.linahaldar.com
@susancorry.bsky.social
PB Writer: susancorry.com | Winner: #50PreciousWords 2025 | 12x12 | SCBWI #PictureBooks #KidLit Photography Buff, Neurodiversity Ally LaLaLander, she/her | 🌿 “Put yourself in the way of beauty.” —Cheryl Strayed
@pullenclaudine.bsky.social
PB Author, Toddler Mum, Wife, @SCBWI, #12x12PB | Fall Writing Frenzy ‘22 Winner | 50PreciousWords HM ‘23 | PBRisingStars ‘23 Runner Up
@moyuksel.bsky.social
Author of picture books: 📕In My Mosque 📙One Wish 📘Ramadan Kareem 📗Sami’s Special Gift 📒The Prince of Stars www.moyuksel.com
@sunilasamuel.bsky.social
Writer | Editor | Instructional Designer | Freelancer | Library and Forest Wanderer | Aspiring mystery novel and picture book author. My PB WIP has silly robots 🤖
@laurastegman.bsky.social
Middle Grade Author: Summer of L.U.C.K + Ready or Not + The Chambered Nautilus (Young Dragons) | SCBWI | Publicist/Creator PR Tips for Authors linktr.ee/LauraStegman
@jesskeatingbooks.bsky.social
Bestselling author of 20+ books. 🇨🇦 Writer, artist, zoologist & creative explorer. Unruly spokesperson for literacy, science, creativity, wildness & wonder. https://www.jesskeating.com/ Rep: Kathleen Rushall, Andrea Brown Lit
@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
@abbiewjames.bsky.social
#Kidlit Writer: PB, MG, YA, poetry. #SCBWI. MG novel coming spring 2026! Youth Services at a Public Library. Licensed Behavior Specialist. Wife & Mom. Gardener/Hiker/Birder. Environmentalist. She/her abbiewernerjames.com
@bykatiegilstrap.bsky.social
Author of SPACEMANATEE! (Magination Press), PENNY LU PORCUPINE, and FINNEGAN FOX (Nancy Paulsen Books). 📚 Bestie to @attaboyartie.bsky.social 🐕 Friend to all creatures ❤️🐾
@jeannebowman.bsky.social
Illustrator of picture books, hoarder of pencils, mumbler. She/her jeannebowmanillustrates.com
@catwintersbooks.bsky.social
Author of ghostly historical novels, a picture book bio, & poetry. Best known for IN THE SHADOW OF BLACKBIRDS. Poetry available in Door Is a Jar. Oregon chapter co-leader of Authors Against Book Bans. she/her https://linktr.ee/catwinters
@loreegriffinburns.bsky.social
Scientist. Writer. Teacher. Reader. Latest book: ONE LONG LINE (MITKids, 2024) Coming Soon: EXTREME BIRDWATCHING (MITKids, 2026) Website: loreeburns.com
@jessicalanan.bsky.social
Author/illustrator of JUMPER and a bunch of other books for kids! ❤️📚 Http://jessicalanan.com
@marthabee.bsky.social
Out this year: FUTURE TENSE: How We Made Artificial Intelligence—and How It Will Change Everything and FRANK AND THE BIG MISTAKE. http://marthabrockenbrough.com
@marciefatkins.bsky.social
Librarian | Hollins gal (MA/MFA) | Poet | PB & YA Author | Wait, Rest, Pause (2019) One Step Forward (2025) When Twilight Comes (2026) www.marcieatkins.com https://linktr.ee/marciefatkins
@cylev.bsky.social
Kidlit author/presenter specializing in nonfiction and social justice--and now STEM! See more at cynthialevinson.com. Contact me at [email protected]. Rep’d by EMLA.
@dontate.bsky.social
Don Tate is an award-winning author and the illustrator of numerous books for children
@sarahalbee.bsky.social
I write NF books for kids. Newest titles: BOUNCE! A SCIENTIFIC HISTORY OF RUBBER/THE PAINTER AND THE PRESIDENT/ZERO: THE NUMBER THAT ALMOST WASN'T. Repped by Caryn Wiseman at ABLA. Love visiting schools!
@bartography.bsky.social
Author—THE DAY-GLO BROTHERS, SHARK VS. TRAIN, WHOOSH! & GLITTER EVERYWHERE! Freelance editor—fiction/nonfiction. VP—Texas Institute of Letters. Loves visiting schools. https://linktr.ee/bartography
@bshum79.bsky.social
Disney Animation Supervisor/Author-Illustrator: #Zootopia2 #Encanto, WE ARE LION DANCERS ('24) WHO'S DIGGING (illus. '25) Rep: Teresa Kietlinski, Bookmark Literary 🎨 www.bensonshum.com 📑 www.bensonshum.com/activities/ 🌟 https://linktr.ee/BensonShum
@laurabontje.bsky.social
Fiction Editor | Author: WAS IT A CAT I SAW? (Amicus Ink), WHEN THE AIR SANG (Annick Press), and more | she/her | Rep: James McGowan, BookEnds https://bio.site/laurabontje
@michelleknudsen.bsky.social
NYT bestselling author of 50+ books for kids & teens & sometimes SFF short fiction for the olds. Library Lion, Trelian, Evil Librarian & more. BSFA finalist. VCFA alum. SFWA. Codex. All the links: linktr.ee/michelleknudsen
@jeanreidy.bsky.social
Bestselling and award-winning children's author of TRUMAN and more. Rep'd by Erin Murphy. Learn more at https://jeanreidy.com/