Monica Acker
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
Starter Packs
Created by Monica Acker (1)
Team Sanchez
This is a starter pack of Kidlit creators represented by Kaitlyn Sanchez at Bradford Literary Agency.
@saironwen.bsky.social
Watercolor Artist / Neurodiverse/ 🖤🤍💜 / twitch streamer I make art for Picture books, YA novels and TTRPG games :D feel free to dm for commissions :D https://beacons.ai/saironwen
@jamiohmg.bsky.social
NEW—Seeking old (& new) book-ish friends Weaning off of X, FB, Insta! Grateful for Teachers & Librarians! 🐈⬛ Writing & drawing (while cat judges) WIP: SpyKids & Cat vs. AntiDiversity villain #mgbookchat #amwriting #drawing #middlegradebooks #Kidlit #cats
@eamer.bsky.social
I live on a small 🇨🇦 island and write stuff. Often about science. Often for kids. But not always. Website: http://www.claireeamer.com/?m=1
@rebecca-ensign.bsky.social
OTIS HAS A BAD DAY (Pegasus Publishers 23') Mom, Picture Book Author, LCMHC & Coffee Enthusiast. www.rebecca-ensign.com Rep'd by Michelle Witte (@michellewitte.bsky.social)
@scbwisocal.bsky.social
SoCal chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators https://www.scbwi.org/socal
@authorfarrahcolson.bsky.social
romance girly from the Midwest, recommending an unhinged amount of books (and also writing them) 💙 Bluesky because morals 📖 indie author [childhood friends-to-lovers coming soon 🤞🏻] ✨swiftie [eras chicago] 📈 2024 Book Count: 248
@p2tso.bsky.social
#Kidlit author/illustrator. Barely taller than my audience. Take a peek at my portfolio at www.paulinetso.com - thanks! #SCBWI #pb #illustrator
@bykatiegilstrap.bsky.social
Author of SPACEMANATEE! (Magination Press), PENNY LU PORCUPINE, and FINNEGAN FOX (Nancy Paulsen Books). 📚 Bestie to @attaboyartie.bsky.social 🐕 Friend to all creatures ❤️🐾
@mollyippolito.bsky.social
✏️2nd/3rd grade teacher 🍎Teaching ideas & resources ✨Picture book magic 🎀Little girl fashion inspo 🏠Home making linktr.ee/thesunnysideteaching
@vegplotter.bsky.social
The best online Vegetable Garden & Allotment planning software to get you organised in the garden. We provide free access to community garden charities, garden CSA organisations & school teachers to create class gardens. Find us at https://vegplotter.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
@jenniferthermes.bsky.social
Picturebook-maker, map illustrator, head in the clouds. THE INDESTRUCTIBLE TOM CREAN, A PLACE CALLED AMERICA, MANHATTAN, and more. Repped by @agentzacker. jenniferthermes.com instagram.com/jenniferthermes
@krisrashid.bsky.social
She/her. Writer and Artist / Blogmaster for the @SCBWIEPA.bsky.social / School library volunteer / 2025 #PBParty finalist / 12x12 Scholarship recipient 2023 / Here for #PictureBooks and #KidLit
@readiln.com
📚 Where Readers & Authors Connect! Discover new books. Share reviews. Connect with authors 🔗 ReadiLN.com Readers: Explore indie gems & bestsellers. Authors: Promote books, get reviews & grow your audience. Join our community of book lovers & storytellers
@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
@fgwrites.bsky.social
PB writer. Book lover. Process truster. #Kidlit #12x12 #SCBWI #StoryStorm
@daviddaily.bsky.social
Writer (PB, MG), #kidlit, #SCBWI, entrepreneur, salty snack aficionado, outdoor & travel enthusiast, grumpy runner, skilled in cookery, real estate expert, made in Minneapolis | MN
@leematthewgoldberg.bsky.social
Author of 14 📚 including ANCESTOR, MENTOR and the GREAT GIMMELMANS. MILES IN TIME out May 6th. Screenwriter and publisher of Fringe Press. Native New Yorker. LeeMatthewGoldberg.com
@lernerbooks.bsky.social
@dreamjarpublishing.bsky.social
Dream Jar Publishing creates books that encourage self-expression, promote perseverance and resilience, and empower young readers to believe what’s possible.
@jerroldconnors.bsky.social
@autumnseybert.bsky.social
Author/Illustrator who enjoys drawing monsters, animals, robots, dinosaurs, mythical creatures and children. Currently seeking representation and work. linktr.ee/autumnseybert
@jesskeatingbooks.bsky.social
Bestselling author of 20+ books. 🇨🇦 Writer, artist, zoologist & creative explorer. Unruly spokesperson for literacy, science, creativity, wildness & wonder. https://www.jesskeating.com/ Rep: Kathleen Rushall, Andrea Brown Lit
@allkidsbooks.com
🌟 Join our vibrant community of children's book lovers! 🔗 KidsWrd.com | AllKidsBooks.com 👧 Parents & Teachers: Find the best books for young readers. ✍️ Authors & Illustrators: List & showcase your books to a global audience.
@laurennsimmons1.bsky.social
#Kidlit writer, loves Jesus. Articles/stories pub'd in Cadet Quest, Deaf Devo, Focus on the Family, Keys for Kids/Unlocked devotionals, Kosmeo, Pure in Heart Stories, and The Old Schoolhouse.
@poornika.bsky.social
Indian-American Writer Endo & PCOS Warrior Querying my debut YA fantasy novel she/her
@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 🐇💨🐕🐶🐩🐵🐝
@rcrumbwarehouse.bsky.social
We post everything R, Crumb related Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends, We're so glad you could attend, come inside, come inside, There behind a glass stands a real blade of grass Be careful as you pass, move along, move along
@oaktreecomics.bsky.social
An independent children’s book publisher 📚 Where imagination meets environmentalism🌍 Based out of Los Angeles ☀️ Founded by author Josh Oaktree 🌳 www.oaktreecomics.com/link-tree
@lindsaylau.bsky.social
Querying PB writer, wannabe illustrator, & family photographer. www.lindsaystephany.com (🌱brand new to bsky, hello!) she/her
@lcroylewrites.bsky.social
Children’s author seeking representation. Instructional designer, mom, & former educator. Cat-lover 🐈. #scbwi #12x12pb
@danacorn.bsky.social
Quasi-mythical pointy-headed being who makes comics, most notably “Phoebe and Her Unicorn" and "Ozy and Millie." Something something NYT bestseller list, award-winning etc. Pacific Northwest. She/her. Account just for book/art stuff: @danasimpson.com
@freespiriteducator.bsky.social
Student teacher 🖤 Devoted wife🖤 Writer🖤 Artist🖤 Cat lover🖤 Inclusive human🖤
@kristin-012726.bsky.social
Author to upcoming PB: THE SUBSTI-TOOTH (Lawley Publishing, 2026) #12x12PB #kidlit
@janethalfmann.bsky.social
I am an award-winning children's picture book author focusing on animals, nature, community, and little-known people of achievement.
@lanceschaubert.bsky.social
Author of the novel BELL HAMMERS. Songwriter for All Who Wander + H.A.L.T.S. Filmmaker. Chaotic good lemur from Little Egypt + NYC lifer. Rearer of free range trees: Ents and huorns. SFWA full; POSSE poster http://lanceschaubert.org/about-lancelot
@hannahholt.bsky.social
Kidlit author, educator, speaker. 💎The Diamond and the Boy 🐧A Father's Love 🐔A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken #SCBWI #12x12PB
@lauramclam.bsky.social
children's book writer, educational media producer, outdoor lover. curiosity kills stagnation.
@woolleystories.bsky.social
Kidlit author and illustrator, graphic designer for higher education, owner of a giant tortoise 🩵✏️📖🐢🩵 BIRTHDAY BASH (2025) | EARTH ROVER (2025) repd. by Dan Cramer @pageturnerlit.bsky.social www.woolleystories.com
@readyourworld.bsky.social
Read Your World is a non-profit whose mission is to raise awareness about children’s books that celebrate diversity and to get more of these books into the hands of readers. https://linktr.ee/ReadYourWorld
@jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social
Picture Book Author 📖✏️ Math & Science Educator 🧮🌳💙 Member of 12x12 and SCBWI Southern Breeze
@lauriecarmody.bsky.social
#PB #PictureBook #Author (Big Truck Playdate, Beaming Books, 2023).
@michelleskennedy.bsky.social
https://www.michelleskennedy.com/ https://x.com/MichelleSKenned #PBWriter rep'd by https://x.com/MaraCobbWrites Wife & Mom. Loves Jesus. #SCBWI, #50PreciousWords HM, 3 x #PBParty Finalist ('24, '23, & '22) , #PBRisingStars Runner-up '23
@ellenmayerbooks.bsky.social
📚Kids’ book author, early literacy home visitor, education researcher, granny, dog mom, knitter🧶 Represented by Mary Cummings at Great River Literary. www.ellenmayerbooks.com
@sonyaafnan.bsky.social
Writer | illustrator | Iraqi-Chaldean † | SCBWI Rep: Jordan Hamessley at JABberwocky Lit Agency
@adriaan.braevitae.com
SciFi and Fantasy Author 🇨🇦 at https://braevitae.com. Software Developer. Parent to a very busy 8yo 🤷♀️💗 Trans 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 They/Them, She/Her.
@irenafreitas.com
Author & illustrator, from Manaus, Brazil 🇧🇷 Represented by Adriana Dominguez at ACM Kids Illustration 🏡✨ https://linktr.ee/irenafreitas