Mirka Hokkanen
Kidlit author & illustrator, educator, printmaker. Rockville, MD. MOSSY & TWEED (Holiday House), KITTY & CAT (Candlewick), LITTLE SEASONS (Odd Dot) series. Teaching online and in person. Repped by Laurel Symonds. https://smart.bio/mirkahokkanen
@isabelthomas.co.uk
Science & nature writer • Author of 300 books, with Bloomsbury, Phaidon, OUP, Hachette & many others • AAAS Book Prize 2020 & 2023 • Tortoise wrangler 🐢 🐢 • Creators' Rights Alliance Committee • School SEND governor • Cambridge, UK • www.isabelthomas.co.uk
@janeetrasler.bsky.social
Children’s book author and illustrator @ HarperCollins, Scholastic, Simon & Schuster, FSG Represented by Jamie Weiss Chilton @ Andrea Brown Literary Agency.
@kristinvarner.bsky.social
Kidlit illustrator, author and graphic novelist based in the Seattle area. DOG TROUBLE (First Second) out now! Horse nerd. Cheese enthusiast. Rep’d by Teresa Kietlinski at https://bookmarkliterary.com/ https://www.kristinvarner.com/
@gloomyember.bsky.social
wanna🐝 artist supporting artists 🎨 https://www.supercutekawaii.com/author/allison/
@mchorpash.bsky.social
Kidlit Illustrator Hand Lettering Surface Designer www.marcichorpash.com/childrens.html
@jslibrarian63.bsky.social
K-5 School Librarian | 🌻 Currently Kansas Librarian ❤️ Formerly Texas Librarian | ALA, AASL, TCEA, KLA, KASL Member I #EdTech
@mrspowellsbooks.bsky.social
TK-2nd grade librarian, Writer, Mom, Wife, & Grandma. Neurofibromatosis Advocate, Author of The Library Kitty” & Owner of Academic Play Books. lovingthelibrary.org
@christinealemshah.bsky.social
#PB Author of BEA’S BALIKBAYAN BOX OF TREASURES '25 with @freespiritbooks.bsky.social | #12x12PB | #SCBWI | #Growyourwriting Challenge Host | 🇵🇭🇺🇸 #filtheshelves Rep'd by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social of CMA
@zredden.bsky.social
Hey there, I'm a designer and illustrator. My wife said about my art: "you draw gnomes as they live in real life, their daily experience(...) Like, yeah that's how a goblin would collect pumpkins." It's my favorite thing anyone has ever said about my art
@katriaraden.bsky.social
Berlin-based illustrator & author ✧˖° (she/her) #NoAI Pet #commissions OPEN: https://ko-fi.com/c/11ebc9049f Contact: [email protected] | Portfolio: www.katriaraden.com
@odnatamyara.bsky.social
Kidlit illustrator and character designer, nature lover | ADHD odnatamyara.com Represented by Jemiscoe Chambers-Black at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
@cblumenfeld.bsky.social
K-12 Reading Specialist, PBWriter, reader, mom, SCBWI #12x12PB #InkedVoices mentee
@mazelisart.bsky.social
Painting smiles and sparking imagination: Illustrator dedicated to enchanting children’s storybooks.
@patchysourkids.bsky.social
Professional graphic novelist&illustrator, amateur worm enthusiast 🪱 🍀 SERENDIPITY Spring 2026 🎨 gabbiebenda.art
@johnmartz.bsky.social
Illustration, comics, fonts, book design, crosswords. Art Director at Large, Tundra Books. https://johnmartz.com/
@icebird.bsky.social
🇦🇺🇺🇸Author/illustrator/editor. Antarctica 🇦🇶. Education & Outreach Coordinator/US Media Contact for SWAIS2C SWAIS2C.aq Antarctica-obsessed, ice-mad, ocean-loving, kayak-paddling bird nerd. www.IcebirdStudio.com
@jsheaart.bsky.social
🌞 designer @ little simon & simon spotlight 🌙 illustrator, list-maker, friend to all dogs https://linktr.ee/jshea_art
@yvonnelam.bsky.social
About 📚, 📚+🎨, 🧣 & 🏀 book designer + art direction @ Scholastic Canada Instagram @yvonnelamdesign
@petitemayat.bsky.social
🌻 A petite illustrator & book designer & stress baker 🐈 always watched by studio manager mosami https://linktr.ee/petitemayat/
@erika-dipasquale.bsky.social
Editor at HarperCollins Children’s Books Opinions my own She/Her https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/erika-dipasquale/
@hireillo.com
Established in 2005, Hireillo is a community of professional illustrators with a mission to cultivate constructive connections. linktr.ee/hireillo
@riverthrushstudio.bsky.social
Illustrator, Birder, Non-binary, Autistic. Retail and wholesale available. Nature & Outdoors is for Everyone!
@gregpizzoli.bsky.social
Maker of picture books, comics, early readers and screenprints. Preorder my new book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/721979/earl-and-worm-1-the-b
@cordellmatthew.bsky.social
Dad. Husband. Illustrator and author of books. 2018 Caldecott Medalist.
@jenfw.bsky.social
Children's Author / Puzzle Specialist Author of 30+ #kidlit books, including fiction, text books, NF puzzle books, and comic books. The Puzzler's Guides to Alaska, Oregon, and California: one part puzzle book + one part natural history guide.
@lynnalpert.bsky.social
#kidlit illustrator, storyteller, designer, proud cat lady, and book nerd. 10+ year member of SCBWI. Against fascism and currently EMBARRASSED TO BE AMERICAN! https://lynnalpert.com Linktree: linktr.ee/lynnalpert
@thornockstudios.bsky.social
Illustrator, educator and artist living in the mountain west. Agent - Lori Steel Steelworks Literary - thornockstudios.com Insta - thornockstudios
@authorkelliebeggs.bsky.social
Author & Library Media Specialist Represented by Mara Cobb https://kelliebeggs.weebly.com/ Writer of kid lit humor, lyrical, and SEL & adult rom-coms Founder of #PBandKidJudges writing competition #SCBWI #kidlit #PB #romcom #author #romanceauthor
@boniashburn.bsky.social
Children’s Book Author. Librarian (Middle/High School & Public). Mom. Dog mom. Human. The U.P. of Michigan. boniashburn.com
@carolynbfraiser.bsky.social
NF #PB Author, MOON TREE 🌙🌲(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
@stephaniegibeault.bsky.social
Children's Author & Freelance Writer | nonfiction and fiction, picture books and middle grade | rep'd by Jacqui Lipton | #SCBWI, #12x12PB | She/Her | https://linktr.ee/stephaniegibeault 🐇💨🐕🐶🐩🐵🐝
@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
@ziggy-zou.bsky.social
Writer of children's picture books. Creator of zombies and mermaids and dreamer-upper of adventures. Real name, Rachael. Mum of 2 nearly grown-up boys. https://mybook.to/magicmermaidtail ziggyzoubooks.co.uk
@angereads.bsky.social
Librarian and Book Reviewer. Author of The Readers' Advisory Guide to Teen Literature (ALA Editions).
@mattforrestvw.bsky.social
KidLit author, poetry writer, voice actor, Moxie drinker, dad, son, hubby, human. http://mattforrest.com
@cybilsawards.bsky.social
Children's and YA Book Lovers' Awards. Honoring diverse voices and inclusive stories for kids & teens since 2006. Celebrating 20 years in 2025. We speak book. https://linktr.ee/CybilsAwards
@boonewrites.bsky.social
Author of books for curious kids. 📕✏️📚 UNFATHOMABLE, FLYING FEMINIST, PEDAL PUSHER, SCHOOL OF FISH, BUGS FOR BREAKFAST and more.
@steamteambooks.bsky.social
A group of STEAM children's authors and illustrators sharing sneak peeks of new books, cover reveals, giveaways, and writing tips. www.steamteambooks.com
@mcclowny.bsky.social
Engineer➡️Stay @ home Mom➡️HS physics teacher➡️And now... Writing picture books for ages 0 to 110! #KidLit #PB #StoryStorm #PBParty #PBPitch #PictureBooks
@lbontigao.bsky.social
Author-Illustrator, SARI-SARI SUMMERS(Candlewick '23), Illustrator, AT THE END OF THE DAY, KAILANI'S GIFT, SEASHELL KEY Series('24), THE WORLD'S BEST CLASS PLANT('23), YOU ARE REVOLUTIONARY('22), JACK & AGYU('20) https://linktr.ee/lynnorbontigao
@braverooster.bsky.social
💡 Game Designer | UX/UI Expert | Digital Artist 🎮 Passionate about game design, creating experiences, and educating on UI/UX. 🇵🇸 brave-rooster.itch.io
@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