Kelly Swemba
Children's book author
MISSING VIOLET (Beaming Books 23)
Repped by Essie White @ Storm Literary
Mom, nurse, believer in mental wellness and giving space for everyone
@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
@fuse8.bsky.social
Blog about kids books? You bet (A Fuse #8 Production). Library degree? You know it. Books for kids? Five. Books for adults about kidlit? Two. Podcasts about kids books? One (Fuse 8 n’ Kate). Having fun! https://afuse8production.slj.com
@thuvu.bsky.social
Kid lit illustrator www.thukimvu.com https://linktr.ee/thu.vu.art Rep’d by Chelsea Hensley of Mad Woman Literary Agency
@alleannaharris.bsky.social
✨ Picture book illustrator (she/her) 🖌️ Rep’d by Alex Gehringer at Bright Agency 📍 Philly made, Jersey raised 🌎 alleannaharris.com
@ishaalobo.bsky.social
Children’s Book Illustrator based in London. 🌲Clients include Penguin, Macmillan, S&S and more. Hope you like my work! 🪻🌸🍃ishaalobo.com Twitter: ishaaLobo Instagram: ishaaloboillustration
@justincolonbooks.bsky.social
Children's Author. Professional Voice & On-Camera Actor. Backyard Beekeeper. Bad pianist. Author Website: justincolonbooks.com Critiques & Consultations: kidlithive.com
@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
@mylesdesigns.bsky.social
Professional Native American (Dakota) artist. My artist documentary "Realms of Resilience" is streaming free on allarts.org / PBS // www.marlenamyl.es
@varianjohnson.bsky.social
I used to design bridges but now I write books. My novels include TWINS, THE PARKER INHERITANCE, THE GREAT GREENE HEIST & PLAYING THE CARDS YOU'RE DEALT. VCFA/OU. He/Him. http://linktr.ee/varianjohnson
@dontate.bsky.social
Don Tate is an award-winning author and the illustrator of numerous books for children
@zainabzk.bsky.social
Children's Author NOURA'S CRESCENT MOON; March 5, 2024 (Candlewick) HANA'S HAJJ; 2026 (Candlewick)
@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
@teresarobeson.com
Author/Artist * Asian Pacific American Librarians Association PB winner * Want kid lit, diversity, science? I've got books for you! * 🇭🇰🇨🇦🇺🇸 * she/her * SO: @indianaclimate * Into: self-sufficiency * Rep: Bookends Literary * teresarobeson.com * NO DMs or MAGA
@marzkim.bsky.social
#KidLit Artist Writer. ND Fam. Turtle on a marathon 💚SCBWI Co-Illo Coord, SF NEB ...drawing writing gardening sewing... Always Making Something. https://maritzaruizkim.com My name sounds like🧜♀️mer-izza🍕
@jbradley.bsky.social
Author/Illustrator of books for kids. LOVE, MAMA, SOMETHING GREAT, NO VOICE TOO SMALL, NO WORLD TOO BIG & forthcoming NO BRAIN THE SAME 🏳️🌈
@padmatv.bsky.social
THE BRIDGE HOME, BORN BEHIND BARS, SAFE HARBOR, A TIME TO DANCE. WNDB Walter Award winning writer, reader, poet, oceanographer, yoga teacher. K-12 Education. Science, nature, music, art. DEI. “Stories are ships on which we sail oceans of hope.”
@sylvialiu.bsky.social
MG author who loves oceans, kraken, cephalopods | next book: ⚽️ STEALING THE SCORE (World Cup story out 2026) | latest book: 🦌 NEAR & DEER | MG sci-fi: 🦀 HANA HSU AND THE GHOST CRAB NATION | co-run Kidlit411 | website: enjoyingplanetearth.com
@kidlitedna.com
I'm an author/artist/educator who dances up stories and paints with words. ✨ PB & MG GN :)✨💫 #ResistanceMatters ✨ #wethepeople "Love the life you live. Live the life you love." ~Bob Marley ☺️ bio.site/kidlitedna 💜 #diversekidlit 🚫 no gen AI
@carriekruck.bsky.social
Children’s Author 🇨🇦 in 🇺🇸 via 🇦🇺 🔥IGGY WHO BREATHES FIRE (Disney Hyperion) 🌸ALFRED BLOOMS (Random House Studio) Rep: Ammi-Joan Paquette My website: carriekruck.com
@jesstownes.bsky.social
Picture Book Author Bookseller (Main Street Books, St. Charles, Missouri) www.jesstownes.com
@theliahutchinson.bsky.social
💖🇯🇲📚🦋Kidlit Author/Registered Nurse/Mom MORE THAN YOU IMAGINE (Soaring Kite Books, 2024)/@12x12challenge/@SCBWI/@PBBUDS/@MIGHTYKIDLIT linktr.ee/theliahutchinson
@litprofsuz.bsky.social
Associate Professor of Literacy 📚 Wife 💍 Dog Mom 🐶 Teacher 🏫 Reader 📖 Writer 💻 Yogi ☮️ Meditator🧘♀️ Traveler 🗺️ Scuba Diver 🤿 Camper 🏕️ Cheesehead 🧀 Currently Kansan 🌻Breast Cancer Thriver 🌷Endlessly Curious 🔎 Book Dragon 🐉
@pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social
A free e-newsletter from Publishers Weekly that reports on children's and YA books. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/9Ubz9L
@literaticat.bsky.social
literary agent with a lot of opinions 👀 also a podcast 👀 also my puppy looks like baby chewbacca! www.jenniferlaughran.com / www.andreabrownlit.com
@martapilosio.bsky.social
Italian author-illustrator with a passion for books, folktales, fairytales, legends and history. SCBWI member. Represented by Erzsi Deàk at Hen&ink Literary.
@rajanilarocca.bsky.social
2022 Newbery Honoree, Walter Award, Golden Kite winner. Doctor, author of MG & PB, fiction & nonfiction, prose & poetry. Pro-democracy, pro-reproductive freedom, anti-book bans. Rep: Brent Taylor www.RajaniLaRocca.com
@katelynaronson.bsky.social
🇺🇸🇫🇷 France / Switzerland / California 👩🏼🎓Bilingual MA, La Sorbonne Paris My Books: 🐷Piglette 1, 2 🌸 ☕️🐃Clovis 1, 2 ⭐️ 🐭💩Poo-Dunit?⭐️ 🥜When PB Met J🍓 🧜♀️Orpheline, June ‘25 🐘Clovis 3, Sept ‘25
@mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social
I write #PB & #MG with humor, heart & hope 💖 #PBParty host | #SCBWI FL Crit Group Coordinator | #12x12PB | http://linktr.ee/MindyAlyseWeiss | https://mindyalyseweiss.com/ Repped by @joycesweeney.bsky.social
@christinealemshah.bsky.social
#PB Author of BEA’S BALIKBAYAN BOX OF TREASURES '25 with @freespiritbooks.bsky.social | #12x12PB | #SCBWI | #Growyourwriting Challenge Host | 🇵🇭🇺🇸 #filtheshelves Rep'd by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social of CMA
@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
@mdwillustration.bsky.social
🖍️Illustrator, author, mom to girls 🌿Nature, retro, spooky, nostalgia 👋🏻Let’s make cool stuff together! #scbwi #kidlitart #12x12PB ⭐️#PBRisingStars 2024 Honorable Mention 📍Indiana ✨michelledwoodillustration.com ✏️michellewooddraws.com 📒 Seeking representation
@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.
@sarawillia.bsky.social
Kidlit author/illustrator 🌞 Edinburgh, UK 🌞 she/her Delightfully repped by Nicole Tugeau at the T2 Agency linktr.ee/SaraWillia
@theremaybecats.bsky.social
Illustrator & Storyteller. Rep'd by: Caryn Wiseman @andreabrownlit.bsky.social Portfolio: www.theremaybecats.com/links
@sarahlovellart.bsky.social
British Illustrator living in BC Lover of books, animals, magic, forests and tea . Proudly represented by Essie White at Storm Literary Agency .
@kimalarson.bsky.social
Author of Goat's Boat Won't Float (Little Press, 2024) '23 & '22 #PBParty finalist '21 #SCBWI Ann Paul Award #Kidlit #12x12 Author of Unraveling Fairy Tales: Learning To Live Happily Ever After http://amzn.com/1734768819
@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
@ellenlwrites.bsky.social
Author, Educator, and lover of children, dogs, and chocolate #12x12 picture book challenge, #Debbie’sSong, #AFloodofKindness #kidlit Rep’d by Ritu Anand D4EO Literary
@jpuglow.bsky.social
flower gardener, poet #PB writer inspired by nature & ocean life 🌳🌸🌞🌙💦 #RA #SCBWI #12x12 #CtC | Storied Ink on Substack https://substack.com/@jpuglow https://joyceuglowauthor.com repped by Liza Voges at Eden Street
@jyotigopal.bsky.social
American Desi, writer/teacher/mom. Passionate about books, play, SWI. #12x12 #SCBWI @PBcrew22 @PBSpree @upliftkidlit @WendiLuluGu @HGLiterary linktr.ee/jyotirajangopal
@rhetttrull.bsky.social
Author, The Real Warnings; Editor, Cave Wall; President, Nina Riggs Poetry Foundation; 12x12PB, SCBWI Work-in-Progress Award, 2022; PBChat Mentee she/her 🏳️🌈
@ashleyfranklin.bsky.social
I write. I teach. I mom. I’m using this space to share random glimpses into my life as I just try to do my best.✏️💻🤷🏾♀️
@heyhelentaylor.bsky.social
Science-lovin' children's author of HOW TO EAT IN SPACE (2023) and CHASING GUANO (2024). Fan of cuttlefish & cupcakes. #NF #STEM #Kidlit #SCBWI Rep: Amy Tompkins/Transatlantic https://linktr.ee/heyhelentaylor
@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
@sierraauthor.bsky.social
Author/Illustrator of PB & MG - Lesley MFA alum Here for the #kidlit #writingcommunity crew (& the cat pics too!) #SCBWI #CANSCAIP🇺🇸/ 🇨🇦 www.sierrawilsonauthor.com