KidLit Craft
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@pblove.bsky.social
Former Children's Librarian💗 | Big Dreamer | Lover of picture books, the KidLit world, libraries, community, & fart books | Haiku Writer Website: www.booksbutterfliesandbeing.com KidLit Acrostics flipbook: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/fe5beff236.htm
@jenanbenton.bsky.social
Alaskan writer, illustrator, poet, teacher, SCBWI and 12x12 member, picture book enthusiast, & ocean and tea lover. Alaska SCBWI IC. (Opinions my own.) https://linktr.ee/JenaBenton
@work.debbieohi.com
This is my work-only acct with updates about JUST my books, art, writing. Not all kidlit. My alternative to an author/illus newsletter (broadcast). 🇨🇦 For my main feed w/ ALL my nerdy interests, replies: @DebbieOhi.com https://linktr.ee/inkygirl
@joshfunkbooks.bsky.social
I write picture books for adults to read to children so that children fall in love with reading. Books like Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast, Dear Unicorn, My Pet Feet, How to Code a Sandcastle, & more. joshfunkbooks.com
@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
@kidlittv.bsky.social
📚We're an Award-Winning website celebrating children's books & reading with Videos 🎥 Podcasts 🎧 KidLit Crafts & Activities 🎨 🏅An ALSC BEST DIGITAL TOOL 🐛CARLE HONOREE Founder: Julie Gribble @juliegribble.bsky.social #kidlit
@juliegribble.bsky.social
Writer. Director. Filmmaker. Founder of award-winning children's book resource KidLitTV https://kidlit.tv and KidLitRADIO https://kidlit.tv/KidLitRADIO
@andycatbug.bsky.social
International children's book Illustrator. Author of Kiss a Frog?YUK! https://catling-art.com/kissfrog
@anastasiasuen.bsky.social
Author (& ghostwriter) of 450+ kid, teen, adult books | Booklist columnist | book blogger | developmental editor @ https://asuen.com/
@lisakatzenberger.bsky.social
Mom of twins #KidLit Author of: A LOVE LETTER TO MY LIBRARY CROC & GATOR: Swamp Ranger School I CAN DO IT EVEN IF I'M SCARED IT BELONGS TO THE WORLD IT WILL BE OK Rep: Wendi Gu #12x12PB #Insulin4All #T1Dmom https://linktr.ee/lisakatzenberger
@karigonzalezwrites.bsky.social
Lover of sweets, tea, hobby farming, reading, and writing. Award-winning children's author of How To Hatch A Reader (23), How To Hatch A Writer (25), If You Live On A Farm (26), and 3 more unannounced titles to share soon!
@caitdarfler.com
picture book writer. mom. geologist. environmentalist. gardener. jigsaw puzzler. #SCBWI #kidlit 🏳️🌈 Co-Assistant Regional Advisor, SCBWI NY: West/Central PBParty2025 Finalist! www.caitdarfler.com Rep'd by Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social
@thehornbook.bsky.social
Independent, opinionated, and stylish: essential multimedia publications for everyone who cares about children's and young adult literature. Visit us at hbook.com.
@sallyhochwriter.bsky.social
🙋🏼♀️Writer. #STEMGirl. Math nerd. ✍️ KidLit author. Freelancer. Teacher. #SCBWI. 📍Oklahoma www.sallyhoch.com
@juliescheina.com
Children's & YA book editor at Julie Scheina Editorial Services | Former senior editor at Little, Brown Books for Young Readers | Coffee & book lover
@suzelsonauthor.bsky.social
HAUNTED POND @OhMGpress ‘25 CALM DOWN COUNTING @DCCED ‘25 Words @OffBeatReads ‘23+4 Poetry and Words @Nancythefurmom KidsChoiceKidLitWritingContest HM ‘24 2 PB @SmartyPantsMag suzanneelson.com Love the written word. Love 4-seasons camping. Love my fam.🏴🇨🇦
@kellypelsue.bsky.social
Illustration agent with Morgan Gaynin, focused on storytelling in children's publishing. MorganGaynin.com
@priscillag.bsky.social
Disabled writer 💪🏼 Artist 🖌️ Kidlit devotee 📚 Geek 📡 she/her Rep’d by: ✨Emily Keyes✨ @esckeyes.bsky.social 👉🏻 http://priscillagilman.net 👈🏻
@larissadelliott.bsky.social
Picture book author repped by @charlottewenger.bsky.social. Sometimes writer of YA & MG. Wife. Mommy. Band director. 🇵🇭🇺🇸. She/her. #12x12pb. #Kidlitart on IG @ larissa.d.elliott. ADHD is my superpower.
@themixed-upfiles.bsky.social
A group blog of middle-grade authors celebrating books for middle-grade readers. For anyone with a passion for children’s literature. Join us! https://fromthemixedupfiles.com/
@kwpenndorf.bsky.social
Author of middle grade fantasy, developmental editor, and founder of MuchAdoAboutWriting.com I also write for fromthemixedupfiles.com and https://cbiclubhouse.com/
@berniecullen.bsky.social
Retired attorney. I am now a volunteer teaching assistant in a 5th grade classroom. I'm the author of "The Lazy Person's Guide to Life." SAGE .
@miverraswriter.bsky.social
New, real profile. Other profile: https://bsky.app/profile/miverr.bsky.social Author, composer, keyboardist, singer, illustrator, university graduate. THE REAL author of the THE HIDDEN FACE: https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Face-M-I-Verras/dp/B0CBW5MNC2
@kapinson.bsky.social
Writer of YA Fantasy Follow for reposts of helpful writing and publishing advice from industry professionals
@writequeryhook.bsky.social
I built Write Query Hook to champion authors. Daily alerts. Smart agent-matching database launches May 2025. Your query process secret weapon. We handle the chaos so you can focus on the Craft. It starts here: www.writequeryhook.com
@brookebaum.bsky.social
🎨 Aspiring #kidlit author-illustrator 📚 Former children's bookseller and school librarian 😴 Current tired mom 🤓 Self-taught and still self-teaching 💚 #scbwi member ✏️ #12x12PB member heybrookebaum.com
@jenniferannrichter.bsky.social
Writer of stories. Watcher of birds and stars. Debut novel BIRD NERD (Fall 2024, Holiday House). Rep'd by Amy Thrall Flynn @ Aevitas Creative Management.
@mariewriter1963.bsky.social
Published writer 📖🖊️ Mother of two artists/illustrators 🎨🖌️ Children's books, speculative fiction, sci-fi, haunted houses, paranormal, fantasy, humor, poetry 📚 My heart is 💙💙💙 Not looking for agents! 🚧 #writer #writingcommunity #booksky #author #kidsbooks
@toondoon1010.bsky.social
🎨 Illustrator & Cartoonist (she/her) 📚 Clients include Scholastic, PRH, HarperCollins US, Beaming Books US & more. 📝 Rep'd by Claire Draper (Azantian Literary Agency) 🌐 www.aishwaryatandon.com
@cherylklein.bsky.social
I notice things for a living. Editorial director, Workman Kids; author of THE MAGIC WORDS: WRITING GREAT BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS and five picture books, most recently IT’S HARD TO BE A BABY; little-boy mom; Virgo/goofball. Opinions my own.
@franciscawrites.bsky.social
Author of MG & Picture Books • https://franciscastaines.com/ 🇲🇽 All around book nerd with a weakness for mystery, fantasy, dogs & tacos. Rep'd by @michelle4laughs.bsky.social @StormLiterary
@sarakatariinaart.bsky.social
🎨🖌️Mixedmedia artist 🌸 🧦Cozy art ☕🐈⬛Coffee addicted cat mama with quirky personality 📍Finland
@stephanielisatara.bsky.social
🌟Stephanie Lisa Tara Children's Books® 🌟PRESERVE, CONSERVE, INSPIRE, TEACH. 🌟Founded by a mom who cares,❤️ Amazon.com/dp/0989433404 San Francisco stephanielisatara.com
@alinulty.bsky.social
Enthusiastic about Early Childhood Education PhD Candidate @DCU_IoE researching Cross-Sector Professional Learning, Vocabulary Development & Transitions in ECE B.Ed Primary Ed, M.ES Early Childhood Ed Assistant Lecturer Literacy Ed @MarinoInstitute
@annapurpero.bsky.social
✨ I’m big on listening to kids. ✨ Parent | Educator | KidLit Author Buy MY FRIENDS INSIDE & check out free activities here: http://linktr.ee/annapurpero
@drenderturmaud.bsky.social
Kidlit Author + Trauma Therapist | Rep’d by @BookFairyAngus | Psychology Today Expert Blog Author| SCBWI |Host of the You, Me, & the Writing Journey Podcast (@YMWJPodcast) and @YouDeservepIt Pitch Event
@lesliebarnardbooth.bsky.social
Lyrical picture books about science and nature: ONE DAY THIS TREE WILL FALL A STONE IS A STORY I AM WE: A STORY OF CROW SURVIVIAL ('25)
@kevin-gallant.bsky.social
Canadian Author of Beyond the Mark: Ashes of the Hero. 🗡🛡🔮✨️🧙♂️ https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/beyond-the-mark https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DM96B5J9 Singer for Violet Outburst 🎸🎤 https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Vf4w9Ze38rLniADBEGKSp?si=AcWduGX
@barbherkert.bsky.social
I'm the author of six nonfiction and informational fiction picture books, and recently finished my first middle grade. I'm also working on a historical fiction for young adults.
@rachelhaynes.bsky.social
@roseannefrank.bsky.social
#PB Writer | O’WIN & the MOON (2025) | ALICE IN THE PALACE | Social Media Guru #SCBWILongIsland | #PBParty| #kidlit Workshops | Insta: @writingoutloud X: @writingoutloud2 | Just Be Kind! linktr.ee/rbfrank NYC Brooklyn born
@ryanmiddaugh-art.bsky.social
Printmaker and Kidlit Illustrator Represented by @christiemegill.bsky.social @thecatagency.bsky.social Beaverton, Oregon www.rsmiddaugh.com
@michaelbennerbooks.com
Kidlit writer, nature enthusiast, dad, and baseball fan. #scbwi, #12x12, #writersleaguetexas Author of Mac & Cheese: The Origin Story (debuting 2026) Rep’d by Stacey Glick of Dystel, Goderich & Bourret https://www.michaelbennerwritesbooks.com