Khushboo Patel
#PB #MG #kidlit
ALL THAT CHANDNI KNOWS (Putnam, 2026)
MY HOUSE IS A MUDDY RIVER (Putnam, 2026)
Rep: Joyce Sweeney @ Seymour Agency
@abbywhitewrites.bsky.social
author of D.J. ROSENBLUM BECOMES THE G.O.A.T. 🐐 // coming from Levine Querido 8/5/25 // available on NetGalley now!! rep: @carynwiseman @AndreaBrownLit https://linktr.ee/abbywhitewrites
@pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social
A free e-newsletter from Publishers Weekly that reports on children's and YA books. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/9Ubz9L
@maggietokudahall.bsky.social
kids and young adult book author. The horrors never cease but neither do I. Founding member of Authors Against Book Bans. (She/her) blessed stressed depressed ✌🏽 Prettyokmaggie.com
@mikejungwroteabook.bsky.social
OH FFS, do I have to Okay fine, FINE, I'm a children's writer and artistttnnnggghhhh that still feels so weird to say, I'm also Korean American and autistic and a messy emotional glob who constantly gets sentimental on main, you've been warned
@jessyoonwrites.bsky.social
I write things. I eat things. BLACKPINK: A Little Golden Book Bio (pre-order now!) JEONG IS JEONG, THE LEGEND OF BAN-DAL coming ‘26 jessicayoon.com Rep: Brent Taylor
@taekeller.bsky.social
@meenalpatelstudio.bsky.social
Illustrator, Children's Book Author, Designer. Literary Agent: Lilly Ghahremani, Full Circle Goodies + Shop: meenalpatelstudio.com
@naomiaklein.bsky.social
New here. Doppelganger. This Changes Everything. The Shock Doctrine. No Logo. On Fire. UBC Professor of Climate Justice. 🔗 naomiklein.org 📬 news.naomiklein.org/newsletter
@weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social
We Need Diverse Books is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit revolutionizing what we read to create a world where everyone can find themself in the pages of a book. 🔗 bio.site/WeNeedDiverseBooks
@soinformed.bsky.social
breaking down politics + social issues to keep you more informed ✨
@rainahassan.bsky.social
Writer, mental health therapist, and energy worker; lover of books and all things related to plants, animals, and magic 🌱🦊✨ www.rainahassan.com
@nytopinion.nytimes.com
We amplify voices on the issues that matter to you. Read on: https://www.nytimes.com/section/opinion
@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
@erinentrada.bsky.social
Author + Illustrator | 2x Newbery Medalist | National Book Award Finalist | NYT Bestseller | Agent: Sara Crowe | Faculty: Hamline MFAC | https://linktr.ee/erinentrada
@laurelsnyder.bsky.social
Baltimore girl in Atlanta. I love humans, write books, and talk a lot. http://laurelsnyder.com
@adriennemareebrown.bsky.social
writer. gardener of healing ideas. emergent strategist, pleasure activist. earthling. good witch. homecoming southerner. https://linktr.ee/adriennemareebrown
@arriwrites.bsky.social
She/her. UNDER THE NEON LIGHTS (PenguinTeen, 6/3). Reese’s Book Club LitUp Fellow. Tin house YA '21. Educator. Rep: Jodi Reamer. IG: arriwrites. Pronounced Ar-ee-el. Website: arriwrites.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/arriwrites
@natashakhankazi.bsky.social
Author-Illustrator of books for kids. Highlights Foundation Fellow. Repped by Tanusri Prasanna MOON’S RAMADAN (VERSIFY, ‘23) LULU IN THE SPOTLIGHT (VERSIFY, ‘25) BELA AND LILY ( Kokila, ‘25) she/her/hers www.natashakhankazi.com Based in LA 🌴
@niylafarook.bsky.social
Author | she/her | mainly on IG 📚MURÐER FOR TWO 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰! 📚SEQUEL 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! 📚RIDA AND MADIYA 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰! Rep: Gemma Cooper Lit
@samiraahmed.bsky.social
NYT & indie bestselling author of Love Hate & Other Filters, Internment, Hollow Fires, Ms. Marvel: Beyond the Limit, This Book Won't Burn. Next: The Singular Life of Aria Patel (5/13/25) Politics. Prose. Pastries.
@celestepewter.bsky.social
Former Dem staffer. UCI, King's College London, Johns Hopkins. | INFINITE SKY (Bloomsbury 2026) | THE GREAT PUMPKIN PANCAKE PARTY (Henry Holt 2027) | Bylines in CNN, Teen Vogue, etc. | AAJA/SCBWI | Rep: Molly Ker Hawn at the Bent Agency.
@katiemcenaney.bsky.social
Teacher. Writer. Lover of words and history. One-time archaeologist. Nonfiction Ninja mentee. SCBWI. 12x12. #amquerying #5thgrade She/her. https://katiemcenaney.com/ and https://www.thelogonauts.com/ for book rec's
@blackbookbruja.bsky.social
Children's book-writing, woods-wandering, water-loving magical elf MY DADDY IS A COWBOY (Abrams, 2024) More books to come!
@kealaninetane.bsky.social
• Author of Tala Learns to Siva • Kanaka ‘Ōiwi/Tagata Sāmoa • IG: kealaninetane • Pacific Islanders in Publishing Cofounder • Literary Agent: Ellen Goff at HG Literary • she/her
@litbowl.bsky.social
I share beautiful words from beautiful books. Mostly poetry. Some prose. Always attributed, always pro-author, and generative AI is theft. (All photos original. All rights reserved by original authors.) Get books here: https://bookshop.org/shop/litbowl
@elizalaidlaw.bsky.social
Middle grade #kidlit author, neurodivergent counselor, bird nerd, side gig as museum taxidermist Rep: Katie Grimm @ Curtis Brown
@laborofloaf.bsky.social
Writer, baker and mother. Author of BREAD IS LOVE (Roaring Brook, 2026), ASHA MEANS HOPE (Rocky Pond Books, 2026).
@sharonskinner.bsky.social
Sharon Skinner-Author, Editor, Book Coach | https://sharonskinner.com I Weave your words into stories that shine! https://bookcoachingbysharon.com | #amwriting #writingcraft #writingcommunity #kidlit
@sylviaichen.bsky.social
TRICKY CHOPSTICKS {‘24 @SimonKIDS} 🌟 SPARKLES FOR SUNNY: A Lunar New Year Story {‘25 @PenguinKids} 🌟 #SCBWI #12x12PB #PBParty #PBRisingStars #PBStudyBuddy Rep: @AgentHenkin 💜 food +☕+ writing STEAM PBs
@alisonmcgauley.bsky.social
#Author of big-hearted stories for little readers. #teacher #parent #chronicillness #IBD #arthritis https://linktr.ee/alisonmcgauley
@krothsteinslp.bsky.social
Speech Pathologist specializing in voice, swallow and AAC. Children’s book author represented by Jen Newens.
@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
@lisaljrogers.bsky.social
Author, dog mom, librarian, immigrant daughter #SCBWI Golden Kite Honor: Beautiful Noise Elvis Presley Little Golden Book Joan Mitchell Paints a Symphony Rep'd: Hen&ink Literary https://lisarogerswrites.com/ Love connecting w/ #teachers #librarians
@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.
@pamvau.bsky.social
Children's book author. NE-SCBWI co-ARA. Director of Whispering Pines Writers’ Retreat. #kidlit #PB #MG #12x12 www.pamvaughanauthor.com
@ericalyons.bsky.social
Kidlit author. 📚On a Chariot of Fire, LQ📚Mixed-up Mooncakes, Quill Tree Out next: 📚Lily’s Hong Kong Honey Cake, Apples&Honey Press Nat. Jewish Book Awards finalist Sydney Taylor Notable Ima to 5 + 🐈⬛ 🇭🇰 Rep’d by Caryn Wiseman https://www.erica-lyons.com
@leahmoserwrites.bsky.social
Picture Book Writer / Freelance Editor I AM A THUNDERCLOUD (Running Press Kids, April 2024) Rep’d by Page Turner Literary Agency #scbwi / #12x12 / Mom x3 / Member of PBSoar24 https://linktr.ee/leahmoser
@allisonrozo.bsky.social
DIEGO FUEGO THE FIREFIGHTING DRAGON '25 🐧🐉🔥🌬️ UNIQUE LIKE YOU '25 🔆🇨🇴🫏♻️ Kidlit Author + Artist | Mama of✌️ 🇺🇲 ❤️ 🇨🇴 #SCBWI #12x12PB http://instagram.com/allisonrozo https://www.rozobooksart.com/books Agent: @elisahouot.bsky.social ✨
@saraharonson.bsky.social
Writer. Reader. Bike Rider. My books include: Abzuglutely: Battling Bellowing Bella Abzug (2024), Brand New Bubbe (2022) and Just Like Rube Goldberg (2019)! Are you writing a book? Subscribe to my substack or work with me at Highlights!
@north4woodsss.bsky.social
Children's author, teacher, picture book fan, and lover of all things nautical. #kidlit #storystorm #SCBWI #12x12 #50PreciousWords HM 2023 & 2024
@lorettagarbutt.bsky.social
Children's Author https://www.booksbyloretta.com/ New in 2023 - JEFFREY LOVES BLUE-OwlkidsBooks New in 2024 - Wake Up, Little Pin!- OwlkidsBooks 2025 - DIAPER BOY 2027 - In Baba's Tiny Kitchen Animation voice actor Babar, Max and Ruby...
@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
@katrinatangen.bsky.social
Kidlit Author | COMING 2026: RAMP IT UP! (Charlesbridge) | COPY THAT, COPY CAT!: INVENTIONS INSPIRED BY ANIMALS (Barefoot Books, 2023) | 12x12 | SCBWI SoCal | Disabled by ME/CFS https://linktr.ee/katrinatangen
@katemessner.com
NYT bestselling author of 70+ books for kids. Educator. Speaker. Adirondack 46er. Passionately curious. Latest book: HISTORY SMASHERS: EARTH DAY & THE ENVIRONMENT www.katemessner.com
@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
@melissaroske.bsky.social
Mah Jongg-playing, Twizzler-loving, NYC-dwelling #kidlit author 📗Kat Greene Comes Clean ✡️ Coming of Age: 13 B’Nai Mitzvah Stories ✏️ Blogger for the Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors Rep: Joyce Sweeney https://www.melissaroske.com