Melissa Rafson Friedman
📚 reader ✏️ writer 👩👧mom 👩🏫 teacher #12x12challenge #scbwi #kidlit
@ericsmithrocks.bsky.social
🏠 Founder & Agent at Neighborhood Literary. 📚 Award-winning Author. 👴🏽 Perpetually Tired Dad. Latest book: With or Without You (a Junior Library Guild selection!), out now! 🚪 https://www.neighborhoodliterary.com
@literaticat.bsky.social
literary agent with a lot of opinions 👀 also a podcast 👀 also my puppy looks like baby chewbacca! www.jenniferlaughran.com / www.andreabrownlit.com
@evelynbookless.bsky.social
Children’s Author - mostly picture books JINX! Out now. LIVE LAUNCH for JINX! 7th June https://youtube.com/live/sDqxGddjCo0 ?feature=share CAPTAIN GREEN AND THE TREE MACHINE (2021) CAPTAIN GREEN AND THE PLASTIC SCENE (2019) www.evelynbookless.com
@shereesketches.bsky.social
Storyteller, bike racer, board game player, animal lover, tea drinker. www.shereetomba.com Repped by Kaitlyn Sanchez of Bradford Lit ‘24 PB Party Finalist #12x12PB #SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitart
@mdwillustration.bsky.social
🖍️Illustrator, author, mom to girls 🌿Nature, retro, spooky, nostalgia 👋🏻Let’s make cool stuff together! #scbwi #kidlitart #12x12PB ⭐️#PBRisingStars 2024 Honorable Mention 📍Indiana ✨michelledwoodillustration.com ✏️michellewooddraws.com 📒 Seeking representation
@reshveen.bsky.social
Educator 🇦🇺 Zumba - yoga enthusiast. Cats and books 📚❤️ Member of 12x12 PB challenge Aspiring #kidlit writer ✍️ Feminist Mountain dweller
@kelliearted.bsky.social
Eater of cookies. Doodler of things. Writer of words. Wife of guy. Mother of kids. Hunter of fairies. Member of Scbwi&12x12. Finalist of PBParty 2025. https://linktr.ee/kellie_arted?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f10e6107-fb0e-4463-967d-fc9706d13
@kelseyegross.bsky.social
#kidlit author. WINTER: A SOLSTICE STORY (2023) and SUMMER: A SOLSTICE STORY (2024), both #picturebooks from Paula Wiseman/ Simon & Schuster. Coming fall 2026: FALL: A SEASONS STORY (Beach Lane). Member #12x12PB & #SCBWI. kelseyegross.com
@north4woodsss.bsky.social
Children's author, teacher, picture book fan, and lover of all things nautical. #kidlit #storystorm #SCBWI #12x12 #50PreciousWords HM 2023 & 2024
@hannahlagrone.bsky.social
Mom of 2 toddler boys, poet and picture book writer, former ESL/bilingual teacher #12x12PB #PBparty finalist #50preciouswords winner
@jenhb.bsky.social
YA and PB writer. Hand-blown glass, Van Gogh, mountains, and ocean. 12x12, SCBWI
@janetkrauthamer.bsky.social
@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
@slikniky.bsky.social
🎬Kidlit author, actor, voice-over artist, 👫Father of (the best) twins. 📺 Scooby-Doo, Futurama, I Love Lucy, Twilight Zone 🦧Favorite animal-Orangutan 🎵It's All Coming Back To Me Now and Believe
@sarahgbeck.bsky.social
I make picture books that lovingly undermine the status quo. TAROT DECK MESS & MY FIRST TAROT (‘23) MAGIC CHILD ('25) 🧹📚🥄 www.sarahgbeck.com http://www.Linktr.ee/9_of_wands #12x12PB Rep: Natascha Morris
@carrieschneider.bsky.social
Autistic, ADHD, queer 🏳️🌈 author/illustrator of PB & MG books affirming neurodivergent and other identities. Literature PhD. Safe Space. She/her. PBRising Stars/PBParty honorable mention/runner-up ‘23/24/25 #amquerying #12x12pb https://linktr.ee/Cs_au
@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
@alisonmcgauley.bsky.social
#Author of big-hearted stories for little readers. #teacher #parent #chronicillness #IBD #arthritis https://linktr.ee/alisonmcgauley
@emilystarr.bsky.social
#Kidlit author | StarrMatica CEO | Science curriculum and PD writer | IA State Science Leadership Team Member | Nonfiction fanatic | Elementary #STEM advocate SCBWI | 12x12
@mikkimcfeve.bsky.social
Picture Book Writer. Traveler. Memory Maker. #SBCWI #12x12 #kidlit
@kyavo.bsky.social
Freelance writer, Questioner, Storyteller #history #science #parenting #education #finance #health #travel #nature #Binder #ASJA #SCBWI #NASW #YA #Kidlit #12x12
@dtdelosh.bsky.social
Illustrator/storyteller represented by Lynnette Novak of The Seymour Agency portfolio: https://dianadelosh.com
@zoodocwrites.bsky.social
Mom, Grammy, retired zoo dentist, kidlit author, Regional Advisor #SCBWI Ohio Central & South, #12x12, #CtC, #STA, #PBRisingStar mentee ‘24&’25, repped by Vicky Weber carrielogsdonmccullough.com
@judybryanauthor.bsky.social
📚 Children's Book Author 📚 #SCBWI | #12x12 | Courage to Create | #kidlit | #PB | #MG | #YA | #Poetry Website: JudyBryanAuthor.com Repped by Heather Cashman @heathercashman.bsky.social Storm Literary @stormliterary.bsky.social
@mmorgenlander.bsky.social
📚 Picture Book Writer #amquerying #scbwi #12x12challenge 📺 Kids Media Curriculum Developer 🎓 Playful PhD 👶👶 Mom to twins ♾️ Autism Advocate 🎶 Musical theatre fan 📍 Brooklyn, NY https://www.melissamorgenlander.com/
@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
@federicoerebia.bsky.social
PEDRO & DANIEL Lammy Award - Winner MA Book Award - Longlist Ohio Book Award - Finalist Crystal Kite Award - Honor Book Américas Award - Commended Book Linktree: linktr.ee/FedericoErebia Website: FJEbooks.com
@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
@kalyquarles.bsky.social
Illustrator & lettering artist. Kidlit & licensing. Cat mama x 4. She/her. Rep: Jennifer March Soloway at ABLA Clients: Simon & Schuster, Workman, eeBoo, American Greetings, Up With Paper, etc. 📍SLC from Austin, y’all https://www.kalyquarles.com/links
@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,
@kdmaz.bsky.social
author/illustrator of MAYBE JUST ASK ME! (Coming in 2025 from Beach Lane) BEULAH HAS A HUNCH! (Beach Lane 2023) ANNETTE FEELS FREE (Beach Lane 2022) #ND #Disabled | She/Her, Rep’d by @fairbanklit |NE https://linktr.ee/KatieMazeika www.katiemazeika.com
@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
@katrinatangen.bsky.social
Kidlit Author | COMING 2026: RAMP IT UP! (Charlesbridge) | COPY THAT, COPY CAT!: INVENTIONS INSPIRED BY ANIMALS (Barefoot Books, 2023) | 12x12 | SCBWI SoCal | Disabled by ME/CFS https://linktr.ee/katrinatangen
@kateywrites.bsky.social
Bookish mom, kidlit author, taller than expected Latest: WOVEN OF THE WORLD Coming soon: REINDEER REMAINDERS ‘24 WHERE THE DEER SLIP THROUGH ‘25 Website: https://www.kateyhowes.com Repped by Essie White: https://www.stormliteraryagency.com/katey-howes
@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
@marziehabbas.bsky.social
🏆📚 🇵🇰📝 Constantly curious, chai-drinking award-winning children's book author, poet, and aspiring illustrator. 📕Excited for Eid (LBB, 2024) 📙Friday Fun (LLB, 2024) 📘Aarzu All Around (S&S, 2025) 📗The Camel Library (F&F, 2025) 📕Radiant Ramadan (LBB, 2025)
@alexiaandoni.bsky.social
Children’s book author & illustrator. Child Development Specialist & teacher. Nature-lover & traveler. ‘23 #PBParty finalist | #RUCCL22 mentee | #SCBWIMI | #12x12PB Challenge | repped by @writeloudly
@daniduck.bsky.social
Writer/Illustrator. Loves GNs, humor & cats. She/they. Nonbinary, Bi & Fibro. 🌈#12x12PB www.daniduck.com
@aubreyalliewrites.bsky.social
■BOY Mom ■Wife ■ #SCBWI ■Writer 📚 #WIFYR (Writing & Illustrating for Young Readers) BOOK CLUB Host 📋 President VZC Library Board 📒 #WritingCommunity #12x12PB
@ljrwritenow.bsky.social
KidLit Author, Photographer, Educator 2 trad pub #PB #STEM + #Kindness Here to connect with #Teachers, #Librarians, #Kidlit #Edusky https://lauraroettigerbooks.com/ @picturebookgold.bsky.social #HaikuSaturday #WordlessWednesday
@andreamack.bsky.social
PB & MG writer (rep'd by Janine Le). Kidlit book blogger (www.andrea-mack.blogspot.com). Grade 1 teacher. #12x12PB member. Mixed media collage artist. Love baking, birds, board games and creating things. She/her.
@tashahilderman.bsky.social
Reader, Writer, #KidLit, 12x12, 📕METIS LIKE ME Tundra Books 📗Tundra 2025 TBA 📙Random House 2026 TBA 📘Candlewick 2027 TBA 📕Kids Can Press 2027 TBA Rep’d by Rachel Orr at Prospect Agency
@aprilberrybooks.bsky.social
Introvert, travel writer, children's book author. Rep'd by Katie Monson of SBR Media. #kidlit #writingcommunity #12x12PB AprilBerryBooks.com
@chiaracolombi.com
Scruffy-looking word herder. PB + YA author. 🚀 ROCKET SHIP, SOLO TRIP (Viking, '24). ROCKET BEAMS, LUNAR DREAMS (Viking, '25). 🇮🇹 | 🏳️🌈🩷💚💙 | She/Her | Photo credit: Lauren Barkume www.chiaracolombi.com
@rgspaulding.bsky.social
Author/illustrator #12x12 #PB #MG #engineer #STEAM #scbwi #2021PBParty Finalist. Will not engage in DMs from unknown people. www.rgspaulding.com
@beckylevine.bsky.social
Kidlit writer, knitter, beginning drummer. Come for the writing and books, stay for the cat, yarn, and travel pix. Opinions are my own. Unless you love them, in which case I'm happy to share. She/Her www.beckylevine.com
@deborahfoster.bsky.social
Author, Architectural Drafter, 12x12, SCBWI, IV, Mighty Kidlit, 2022 Ann Whitford Winner, #50preciouswords Winner.
@heatherstigall7.bsky.social
📚KidLit Author, 12x12, Rutgers 1:1 Plus mentee 2023 #SCBWI PA East Critique Group Coordinator 👻GILBERT & THE GHOST (Beaming Books 2025) 🐰PAISLEY'S BIG BIRTHDAY (Clavis Books, 2023) picture book obsessed, creator of stuff
@alisonpstevens.bsky.social
Biologist turned award-winning kidlit science writer. Nature lover. SCBWI. 12x12. #SciComm. Repped by Alex Weiss, Azantian Literary Agency. she/her https://apstevens.com/ https://onesimplething.substack.com/