Lorraine Bonz
kidlit; author; mindful writer; artist wanna-be; lake-living; travel; thankful for life, family, friends… #12x12 #SCBWI
@noshesthebear.bsky.social
Children’s Book Author IF MY HAIR HAD A VOICE (Beaming Books) • INVENTIONS TO COUNT ON (Abrams Appleseed) • Rep: Ammi-Joan Paquette danamiroballi.com Instagram: noshesthebear #KIDLIT #CHICAGO
@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 |
@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.
@jamiedonahoe.bsky.social
Reader, Kidlit Writer, Traveler and Info Junkie: books, chocolate, travel, historic buildings, food, climate justice, geocaching she/her #kidlit #12x12PB #SCBWI
@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
@belindambrock.bsky.social
Writer and book-lover—I’ve written hundreds of books in my head. Am now trying to get some down and out into the world. #12x12 #SCBWI #Kidlit Belindambrock.com
@jessicahaster.bsky.social
Writer, educator, book lover, music junkie, cherry chapstick addict, aspiring napper #SCBWI #12x12PB #CTC #PB #MG #YA
@johnepattison.bsky.social
Writer and community builder by day. Amateur photographer at golden hour. Home base: https://www.johnepattison.com/
@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)
@junesmalls.bsky.social
Children's Author They Lead: The Wolf Pack Hear Them Roar! bookshop.org/shop/JuneSmalls www.junesmalls.com
@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.
@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
@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
@citlali.bsky.social
🇲🇽🇵🇷 Mexi-Rican (she/her/ella). Writer of picture books. Explorer of long-form. Unrepentant book nerd. 2024 Las Musas Mentee, 2023 PB Rising Stars HM. Rep'd by @karisutherland.bsky.social. www.citlali.ink
@steenahernandez.bsky.social
Kidlit Author | Lupita’s Brown Ballet Slippers OUT NOW Beaming Books | SCBWI | Las Musas | 12x12PB https://linktr.ee/steenahernandez
@vrukaslt.bsky.social
#KidLit author | Retired library media tech | #SCBWI | #12x12 #pb | Mamá | Wife | Lowrider lover | Pan Dulce connoisseur | 🇺🇸Chicana🇲🇽 | Rep’d by Leah Pierre - Ladderbird Literary Agency | lauraadelacruz.com | https://linktr.ee/laura_delacruz
@librarygrl2.bsky.social
I’m an elementaryteacher librarian, avid reader, tea drinker, and co-founder/YA blogger at Rich in Color http://richincolor.com/. I also post on a personal blog readingtl.blogspot.com & Storygraph at crystalreading. (she/her) #kidlit #ethnicstudies
@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
@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
@ronnidiamondstein.bsky.social
Children's Book Author/journalist/photographer/ library media specialist. JACKIE AND THE BOOKS SHE LOVED.Maggie Mae Pup Reporter #SCBWI #12X12 #ALA #ALSC #ALSC https://ronnidiamondstein.com
@sarahsteinbacher.bsky.social
Disabled nonbinary 🏳️🌈 #PB author | '23 #PBRisingStars HM | #KidLitZombieWeek 🏆 | Publ. @ The Dirigible Balloon, Little Thoughts Press, Tyger Tyger, Paper Teeth Press | Instructor @ The Writers Barn | Rep. by @joycesweeney.bsky.social
@imaginationsoup.bsky.social
Writer, book reviewer, school visit coach, publicist, soon-to-be author, fmr teacher & lit trainer, passionate about kidlit, SEL, representation, & reading! M.Ed. https://imaginationsoup.net
@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
@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.
@bethvolkmann.bsky.social
M.Ed. Children's Book Writer. Picture Taker. Nature Lover. Anglophile. Curious about flora and fauna of all kinds but particularly fond of elephants, wolves, birds, insects, and trees. #SCBWI. #12x12 #kidlit #naturalist elizabethvolkmannauthor.com
@fhayesmccoy.bsky.social
USA Today Bestselling Irish author. Fiction/non-fic. Latest novel #TheBooksellersGift, Hachette Books Irl Oct 2024 Lives London, UK/Corca Dhuibhne, Ireland (Gaeilge agus fáilte). Rep: Gaia Banks, Sheil Land Associates UK Linktree: https://rb.gy/g9pf2
@laurennorthauthor.bsky.social
Psychological thriller/suspense author and Book Club Thriller author as L.C. North. Love reading, cockerpoos, coffee, running and chatting about writing
@laurarueckert.bsky.social
Award-winning author of A DRAGONBIRD IN THE FERN. American in Germany. Proud 🏳️⚧️ mom. Probably eating European chocolate right now. she/her https://linktr.ee/LauraRueckert
@lesliefarnsworth.com
Aspiring novelist with one project in the revising and one in the planning, blog-keeper (which makes me retro), reader, ponderer, flaneuse, yoga person, goofball, friend. Blog: https://observingleslie.com Author site: https://lesliefarnsworth.com
@karengebbia.bsky.social
picture book writer & naturalist Rep'd by Amy Thrall Flynn, Aevitas Creative Management Obsessively watching PW for *3* upcoming announcements #SCBWIsfnortheastbay Sonoma County CoCoordinator https://www.karengebbia.com
@kathrynleroy.bsky.social
Writer. Photographer. Learner. Believer in hope, the strength of the human spirit, and always, possibility. Be kind. Be brave. Be you. #SCBWI #12x12PB
@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
@lynnbbooks.bsky.social
Writer. Reader. Author of MONSTERS IN THE BRINY, JUNE MOON, and GHOST TOWN IN THE MOUNTAINS (2026). Children’s book reviewer for Shelf Awareness. http://lynnbeckerbooks.com
@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
@aprilberrybooks.bsky.social
Introvert, travel writer, children's book author. Rep'd by Katie Monson of SBR Media. #kidlit #writingcommunity #12x12PB AprilBerryBooks.com
@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
@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
@jilanne.bsky.social
Children's book author, book blogger: PB/MG, #STEM linktr.ee/JilanneHoffmann HEARTLAND (LBYR '26) THE OCEAN'S HEART (Lerner '26) A RIVER OF DUST (Chronicle '23) Agent: Lori Steel Focus: Earth's wonders+environment, STEAMTeam
@nadiaawriter.bsky.social
KidLit Author: RAISAH AND THE BOAT TRIP (2023), HUMPHREY THE EGG_SPLORER (2023) THE ANIMAL SOCIETIES SERIES (2023) Agent: Joyce Sweeney, 12x12,
@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
@haloteachlearn.bsky.social
ESL Teacher. Mom. Travel. Dance. Strawberry ice cream. #Kidlit Author, repped by @KaitlynLeann17 SCBWI 12x12 http://HannahLorenzoBooks.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
@mmarshallauthor.bsky.social
Children's writer, book blogger (The Picture Book Buzz), poet, editor, bird watcher, photographer, nature lover ... #SCBWI #12x12 #Cybils Judge linktr.ee/MariaMarshall_
@fangmousbooks.bsky.social
Author, illustrator, designer. LAYLA & THE BOTS, INVENT-A-PET, FRIENDBOTS, BEST BUDDIES (Scholastic, '23), AVA LIN (Candlewick, '24), & more.
@carriefinison.bsky.social
Writer, reader, rhymer, dreamer. Author of Don't Hug Doug, Dozens of Doughnuts & other picture books that don’t start with the letter D.