Mary Arkiszewski
Picture Book Author of PHO: A SMOKIES FIREFLY ADVENTURE (2024) Published by SMOKIES LIFE
SCBWI Carolinas,12x12 Picture Book Challenge
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**Seeking representation**
@susanuhlig.bsky.social
Married. Children's Author. Writing PB, MG, some YA. Kidlit. SCBWI Regional Advisor Emerita. Former Institute of Children’s Literature Instructor. I write helps & book recs on my site susanuhlig.com. WA state. Owned by cat.
@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.
@heidivance.bsky.social
Mom of 4 Loves walks with friends, coffee and a good book Momager for Sammie Vance Marketing coordinator for Storm Literary Agency
@rebeccaglevington.bsky.social
Rhyming PB Author & Poet. WHATEVER COMES TOMORROW; BRAINSTORM!; AFIKOMAN WHERE'D YOU GO?; LITTLE DREIDEL LEARNS TO SPIN, WRITE HERE WRITE NOW, I WILL ALWAYS BE…,FINDING FORGIVENESS (8/5/25), SOME DAYS I’M THE WIND (9/9/25) + more! RebeccaGardynLevington.c
@katieleereinert.bsky.social
Picture book writer and lover. Seeking representation. READY TO SMILE AGAIN (Gnome Road Publishing, '25) EMMA WASN'T READY (Lawley Publishing, '26) SLOTHS AND THEIR MOTHS (Tielmour Press, '26) www.KatieLeeReinert.com #KidLit #author
@sarahbethdurst.bsky.social
New York Times bestselling author of 29 books for adults, teens, and kids including cozy fantasy THE SPELLSHOP (Bramble/Tor/Macmillan). http://www.sarahbethdurst.com
@tatianagardel.bsky.social
2025 Pura Belpré Award Honoree ★ Rep'd by Jemiscoe Chambers-Black at ABLA ★ LatinxPitch co-founder tatianagardel.com
@tracycgold.bsky.social
Author of picture books about family and nature with Sourcebooks and Familius. Freelance editor. Mom. Horse, dog, and garden enthusiast! tracycgold.com for more
@wendygwriter.bsky.social
Kidlit #author. Debut PB out in the world, seeking new representation. #kidlit #2023RUCCL #2022PBParty, #12x12PB, Inked Voices
@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
@amstephens.bsky.social
Kidlit Author • Teacher • Diver🤿 ARITHMECHICKS 🐥series, CATastrophe 🐈 series, & more! Rep'd by Emily Mitchell @ Wernick & Pratt Agency https://www.annmariestephensbooks.com
@suzylevinson.bsky.social
Children's Author + Poet 🦁 ANIMALS IN PANTS (Abrams) 🦖 DINOS THAT DRIVE (Tundra Books '25) Rep: Rachel Orr, Prospect Agency 😎👍 www.suzylevinson.com
@stephenbriseno.bsky.social
Husband. Dad. 6th Gr. English Teacher. Kidlit author. THE NOTEBOOK KEEPER ('22) QUEEN OF LEAVES ('23) TEXT STRUCTURES FROM PICTURE BOOKS ('23) TAMALES FOR CHRISTMAS (‘24) and more on the way! Seeking representation. www.stephenbriseno.com
@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_
@lisavperron.bsky.social
Author: Patterns Everywhere (Lerner '23) My Love for You (S&S '23) Tell Me About Space/Oceans (S&S '23/'24) All the Rocks We Love (RiseXPenguin '24) Wonder Why (Harper Kids '25) + more Rep: Tricia Lawrence, EMLA https://lisaperronbooks.com
@mstewartscience.bsky.social
Writes science books for kids. Cares deeply about literacy and science education. Nonfiction advocate. She/her https://melissa-stewart.com
@theislandwriter.bsky.social
Award-winning #kidlit author / ISLAND GIRLS / BIRTHDAY BASH / THE OCEAN PROTECTORS / SCBWI / 12x12 PB / Plastic Ocean Project / Ocean Activist / coffee lover / Rep'd Karen Kilpatrick and East West Literary
@steenahernandez.bsky.social
Kidlit Author | Lupita’s Brown Ballet Slippers OUT NOW Beaming Books | SCBWI | Las Musas | 12x12PB https://linktr.ee/steenahernandez
@lsteinauer.bsky.social
I write YA and am my dog’s emotional support human. lsteinauer.com
@ponywriter7.bsky.social
Children's author, horse girl, book coach, dog rescuer, lover of wildflowers, mountains, yarn and tea. Living the mountain life in western Wyoming. She/her
@michaelleali.bsky.social
Award-winning author. THE CIVIL WAR OF AMOS ABERNATHY | MATTEO | THE TRUTH ABOUT TRIANGLES. Rep by Sara Crowe. He/him/his. 🏳️🌈
@writingchallenge.bsky.social
Join us for our next monthly writing challenge—500 words or 1 hr editing per day! Great for accountability to get your projects done. FAQ: https://www.kristyacevedo.com/monthly-twitter-writing-challenge
@margosorenson.bsky.social
Author 30-plus books for kids, mystery for YA/adult, www.margosorenson.com, gma, hapless punster, Italia & Hawaii fan, TCK, JHU-CTY, Milken Ed
@krschmittwrites.bsky.social
A mom in #STEM writing for curious kids! I SHIP (Lerner, 2023) 🚢 I FUEL (Lerner, 2024) 🚙, THE FARM NEXT DOOR (Knopf BFYR, 2026) 🐰🚜 2023 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award Winner Rep: Miranda Paul, EMLA member @BusyPBs @pbarade @SteamTeamBooks @12x12challenge
@danu1.bsky.social
Scribbling vegan wanderer with ADHD and M.E. @NoviceNovelista at the other place medium.com/@danustrattonkent instagram.com/walkingwoman43 danustrattonkent.substack.com
@corinnedemas.bsky.social
Author of 38 books (adult, YA, kids) including The Road Towards Home. MR fiction editor. Mt. Holyoke College professor. Doodlebug aficionado. Miniature donkeys in my back yard. Why not?
@jessicavitalis.bsky.social
Award-winning author, Greenwillow/HarperCollins. American by birth, Canadian by choice.
@jocewatbooks.bsky.social
@dbeckjacobson.bsky.social
KidLit author of MG historical fiction WHEELS OF CHANGE (Creston) WISHES, DARES, & HOW TO STAND UP TO A Bully (Creston) blogger of all things kidlit. @http://www.darlenebeckjacobson.com. Repped by@LRA darlenebeckjacobson.com
@coffeycreative.bsky.social
Children’s author & speaker | FRIDGE-OPOLIS | ONE SPARK (2026) | scbwi.org/regions/austin | www.12x12challenge.com/ | WLT 2022 Discovery Prize | www.melissacoffey.com
@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
@mrscheidrich.bsky.social
Teacher librarian, educator and student still yearning to learn! Wife and mum to two boys too! Coffee Lover. Reading Enthusiast. she/her
@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
@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
@katiefurze.bsky.social
#kidlit writer from Aotearoa New Zealand. Science & nature lover. PEKAPEKA SECRET FOREST BAT (Scholastic NZ 2025), RURU NIGHT HUNTER (Scholastic NZ 2024), TUATARA A LIVING TREASURE (Scholastic NZ 2023). #STEM #12x12PB #SCBWI https://www.katiefurze.com
@laurelgale.bsky.social
When I'm not writing #kidlit, I'm taking #wildlife photos. https://linktr.ee/laurelgale ROBOTS DON'T MAKE YOU GO TO BED is available now! #birds #nature
@susanedrichmond.bsky.social
Kidlit author/Mass Audubon educator, poet; THE GREAT POLLINATOR COUNT, NIGHT OWL NIGHT, BIRD COUNT, BIOBLITZ! COUNTING CRITTERS, SCIENCE PLAY. Repped by Stephen Fraser at JDLit New England Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
@karilavellewrites.bsky.social
Author of the BUTT OR FACE? series, ODE TO GRAPEFRUIT: HOW JAMES EARL JONES FOUND HIS VOICE (illustrated by Bryan Collier), and WE MOVE THE WORLD (illustrated by @nabihaiderali.bsky.social)
@lenoratodaro.bsky.social
Writer, editor, sidewalk naturalist. Books: Sea Lions in the Parking Lot (2021) and Hang Tough, Horseshoe Crab!(2026) Words: NYT, AFAR, Atlantic, Kirkus, etc. #NASW #SCBWI #12x12 website: www.lenoratodaro.com
@lindsayleslie.bsky.social
Tickle-fight champion. People-watching connoisseur. Lover of all things snark. Oh, and I dream up picture books! GUS HEARTS THE BUS (July 1, 2025) | SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A LIBRARY | DUSK EXPLORERS | Etc. rep’d by Charlotte Wenger www.lindsayleslie.com
@keilavdawson.bsky.social
Author & educator📚Keila charges $5 to answer "Where are you from?" 📚NO BRAIN THE SAME '26📚Out now: ⚜️ YUMBO GUMBO & El gumbo más delicioso 🌏 NO WORLD TOO BIG 🚘 OPENING THE ROAD 📢 NO VOICE TOO SMALL 👑KING CAKE BABY 📚 🔗 https://www.keiladawson.com/
@kimberlywilson.bsky.social
Children’s Book Writer ✍🏻 A PENNY’S WORTH, A DOLLAR’S GRAND DREAM, A CREDIT CARD TAKES CHARGE, PIGGY BANK SAVES THE DAY (Page Street Kids, Fall 2025), and more 📚on the way! www.kimberlywilsonwrites.com
@lskutscera.bsky.social
#MG #PB Author-illustrator MAYA’S TREASURE, Peter Pauper Press / MISADVENTURES OF A MAGICIAN’S SON, Blue Whale www.LaurieSmollettKutscera.com #kidlit #SCBWI #12x12 Finalist #PBparty #50PreciousWords Rep’d by The Purcell Agency Rescue doggies rock!
@thoggatt.bsky.social
Writing and illustrating stories for young readers. Fond of books, animals, nature, and baseball. Northwestie. Hamline MFAC, #scbwi #C2C, #12x12