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**
@rebeccaupjohn.bsky.social
Kidlit author ๐, picture taker ๐ท, knitter ๐งถ, woods wanderer ๐ณ๐ถโโ๏ธ, tree hugger ๐ฒ, dreamer ๐ www.rebeccaupjohn.com ๐จ๐ฆ + ๐บ๐ฒ #CANSCAIP, #TWUC, #SCBWI, #12x12pb Every Child Matters
@dterkwrites.bsky.social
Mom of 2, Elementary Educator, & #Kidlit Writer Member of the MG Narwhal (MG Hub) #amquerying MG Contemporary https://danielleterk.wordpress.com (she/her)
@tracivw.bsky.social
Kidlit author & award winning illustrator, game artist, dog & nature lover. Dragon tamer. Also a picture taker & city gardener. She/her. Supporter of diversity! Rep'd by Samantha Wekstein - @swekstein.bsky.social www.tracivanwagoner.com #PaintPlay for fun
@jodimoore.bsky.social
Award winning #kidlit author of WHEN A DRAGON MOVES IN series (Flashlight Press, pics by Howard McWilliam, professional critiquer, illustrator, collage artist, SCBWI, Storyteller Academy, audio-describer for live theater events.
@danicara333.bsky.social
PB author. Food, wine and whimsy ๐ง โ๏ธ๐. Love a good book series ๐ #kidlit #PBWriter #WritingCommunity #epicfantasy ๐บ๐ธ ๐ซ๐ท ๐ danicarabooks.com
@carolynbfraiser.bsky.social
NF #PB Author, MOON TREE ๐๐ฒ(2022, Reycraft Books) & M IS FOR MASON JAR (2025, Familius). #STEM. #SCBWI. Crystal Kite Award. Rep: Michelle Z. Jackson, LCS Literary. She/Her. #KidLitEvents calendar is available at CarolynBFraiser.com/KidLit
@abielongstaff.bsky.social
Children's author of picture books, chapter books and Middle Grade. On Board of Society of Authors, Chair of the Children's Writers and illustrators Group. Posts are my own.
@marciecolleen.bsky.social
Children's Author of picture books, chapter books, and comics. Former Senior Writer at Epic! Originals. Represented by Paige Terlip at Andrea Brown Literary
@janetreid.bsky.social
Literary agent by day, query shark by night.
@michelle4laughs.bsky.social
Literary Agent with Storm Literary Agency | Represents MG, YA, and Adult Fiction | Currently CLOSED to select queries | she/her https://linktr.ee/michellehauck
@betjett.bsky.social
Random thoughts & musings for posterity โข Missing my dad. #cancersucks Literary Agent {CBA & ABA} โข AALA โจ Semi-obsessed with my Pom. ๐พ๐
@katemckean.bsky.social
Literary Agent at Morhaim Literary ๐ Newsletter: Agents & Books at agentsandbooks.com. ๐ WRITE THROUGH IT out June โ25 ๐๐ picture book called PAY ATTENTION TO ME out in โ26! https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Write-Through-It/Kate-McKean/97816
@hannahlitagent.bsky.social
Founder and Literary Agent at www.HS-LA.com @HSLANews.bsky.social #WeNeedDiverseBooks. Story lover. Vintage typewriter obsessed. Feminist. She/Her/Ms https://linktr.ee/hannah_litagent
@jenazantian.bsky.social
Founder and Literary Agent at Azantian Literary Agency. Mom to humans and pups. Occasional sharer of TMI. Queer. ND. First-gen Armenian (she/her)
@thejordache.bsky.social
Literary Agent at JABberwocky Literary Agency representing picture books through YA. Musical Theater nerd. Disney adult. Fan of all things spooky. QueryManager.com/HamessleyQuery
@elanaroth.bsky.social
Lit agent. Often quilting. Always rewatching a Star Trek series (not Enterprise). Very Jewish. Still not Elena. She/her. elana.me / lowercasequilts.com
@batgirleditor.bsky.social
Editor-in-chief of Labyrinth Road imprint at Random House Childrenโs Books. Publishing books that help kids escape where they are while feeling seen for who they are. Obsessed with Batman and gluten-free muffins.
@jamieevans.bsky.social
Associate managing editor at Peachtree Publishing & Holiday House. Olympian multitasker. STL โก๏ธ ATL. Writer of #kidlit. MFA. She/her. Repโd by Esty Loveing-Downes at ArtHouse Literary Agency.
@kidlitkat.bsky.social
executive editor of ya, mg and picture books at knopf bfyr, writer of songs and picture books (POWER TOOL ALPHABET coming in 2025), appreciator of odd curiosities
@stacylwhitman.bsky.social
Owner of @curiouscatbookshop.bsky.social, founder and editor-at-large of Tu Books, editor, cat person, K-dramas, and more. Opinions my own. curiouscatbookshop.com
@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!
@literaticat.bsky.social
literary agent with a lot of opinions ๐ also a podcast ๐ also my puppy looks like baby chewbacca! www.jenniferlaughran.com / www.andreabrownlit.com
@stormsy.bsky.social
Picture book author/illustrator, painter, ukulele-player, nature-loving artsy gal โข Recent authored books: Moon Wishes โข Sun Wishes โข Illustrator: If You're Thankful and You Know It (Scholastic) Seek representation & commissions https://patriciastorms.com
@stephlaubooks.com
Author, illustrator, former pastry chef. Making picture books & graphic novels w/ a splash of mischief. THE ABOMINABLE SNOW DANCER is available for pre-order! (Penguin Workshop - Nov 4, 2025) Rep: @allielevick.bsky.social Website: bit.ly/stephlaubooks
@catherinehapka.bsky.social
Still out here writing for kids and YA rep: Katherine Latshaw at Folio Literary Management Horse enthusiast, cat magnet, music fan, night owl, swing state voter, lazy gardener She/her catherinehapka.com
@terryfan.bsky.social
Picture book author and illustrator. One part of The Fan Brothers. Repped by Kirsten Hall, Catbird Agency. www.thefanbrothers.com
@gehrisch-arts.com
- #kidlit picture book #Author-Illustrator ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐จ -Former IC of Cen/South Ohio #SCBWI. ๐๏ธ www.gehrisch-arts.com -Creative Director at Bookling Media ๐จ www.booklingmedia.com
@louisemaamodt.bsky.social
Picture book author, SCBWI, educator, ant-watcher, defender of the underdogs. Repโd by Emily S. Keyes @esc_key. www.LouiseAamodt.com
@kslivensky.bsky.social
Encouraging others to get know science a little better. Kidlit author. Science educator. Rock collector. Stargazer. Nature photographer. Animal buddy. They/She. Was @paleopaws on the old place. Repped by Ammi-Joan Paquette. www.KatieSlivensky.com
@nrpaulson.bsky.social
I love words! Picture book author. Animal lover. NILA'S PERFECT COAT (Beaming Books, '23)๐WHAT'S SILLY HAIR DAY WITH NO HAIR? (Albert Whitman, '21) ๐ BENNY'S TRUE COLORS, (Imprint/Macmillan, '20) Rep: Naomi Davis, BookEnds. She/her www.norenepaulson.com
@katrinaswenson.bsky.social
Childrenโs author and poet. Poems at The School Magazine, Little Thoughts Press, The Dirigible Balloon, and pending at Highlightsโ High Five. My debut picture book, LOVE, GRUMBLE (illustrated by Charles Santoso, published by Little, Brown) arrives in 2026!
@naomijkrueger.bsky.social
Writer and editor based in the Twin Cities, MN www.naomikrueger.com
@carolhinz.bsky.social
Children's book editor, knitter, baker, erstwhile ballerina. Wrangler of two no longer small children. (she/her)
@hunderdown.bsky.social
I'm a children's book editor, teacher and workshop presenter, owner of The Purple Crayon website -- www.underdown.org I do have opinions about other things and will share them as well.
@brilawyer.bsky.social
Picture book author ๐ Poems in Dirigible Balloon, Little Thoughts Press, & The Toy magazines / PBParty Finalist 2024 / Repped by Jen Newens at Martin Literary Exciting publishing announcement coming soon!
@noshesthebear.bsky.social
Childrenโs Book Author IF MY HAIR HAD A VOICE (Beaming Books) โข INVENTIONS TO COUNT ON (Abrams Appleseed) โข Rep: Ammi-Joan Paquette danamiroballi.com Instagram: noshesthebear #KIDLIT #CHICAGO
@sairaswrites.bsky.social
Teacher | Writer | PB & MG | Winner - PB Award 2023 @writementor | Winner - 2023 @ink_academy | Runner-up - PB Award 2023 @TheGEAcademy | Rep'd: @PFDAgents
@bandersonwriter.bsky.social
Former educator writing for children ๐ bethandersonwriter.com #SCBWI #RedFoxLiterary 1/28/25: HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT: KATE WARNE AND THE RACE TO SAVE ABRAHAM LINCOLN ๐
@jengennari.bsky.social
Kidlit author! STIFLED (2026!), MUFFLED, MY MIXED-UP BERRY BLUE SUMMER. Teacher, editor, word lover. Earth fan. Tree hugger. www.jengennari.com
@andrewchacket.bsky.social
Picture book author & elementary educator Up next: IN THIS CLASSROOM (Spring 2026) SQUIRREL & TURTLE: THIS BOOK HAS BIG WORDS (Fall 2027) https://t.co/YSBfW8Jq3
@eibhliscarcione.bsky.social
Poet โค๏ธGaeilge. Children's writer. Teacher. THE MIDNIGHT HOUSE. BLACK GABLES. WELCOME TO DEAD TOWN RAVEN MCKAY Rep'd by Silvia Molteni PFD eibhliscarcione.com Cork, Ireland
@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,
@jessicaleeanderson.bsky.social
Author of over seventy-five books for young readers. Crazy about my family, animals of all kinds (including reptiles), books, and travel. Rare disease advocate. Represented by Andrea Cascardi. (she/her) www.jessicaleeanderson.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
@shrurao.bsky.social
Author of 17 books in US and India #12x12PB #STEAM #NF KADOOBOO! (Page Street, 2024) A MELODY IN MYSORE (Duckbill/PRH, 2024) WHEN SCIENCE STOOD STILL (McElderry/S&S, 2025) THE FIRST GIRL ON STAGE (Yali, 2025) https://shruthi-rao.com
@weyakindesigns.bsky.social
Whimsical Art & Stories of Nature & Spirit. Illustrator. Author. Fine Artist. Musician. Dancer. Nature-lover. Mom to humans, dog, and plants. Repโd by Joyce Sweeney & Rosa Frazier at The Seymour Agency! #12x12PB #KidLitArt www.weyakindesigns.com ๐๐๐ฉท ๐
@authorsguild.bsky.social
Authors working together to ensure fair pay, protect copyright, and defend free speech.
@mcusolito.bsky.social
Award-winning author of books for kids. Educator. Science Communicator. Ocean Evangelist. Preorder JELLYFISH SCIENTIST and IN THE WORLD OF WHALES. Adjunct @SimmonsUniversity MFA. Rep: @jmcgowanbks #SciComm she/her https://linktr.ee/mcusolito