Maya Prasad
YA & kid lit author of DRIZZLE, DREAMS, AND LOVESTRUCK THINGS (Disney) and SEJAL SINHA BATTLES SUPERSTORMS (S&S / Aladdin) | she/her | In heaven with a cup of lavender tea, pop music, and a view of the sea.
https://linktr.ee/mayaprasad
@castofwonders.org
The Young Adult Fiction Podcast featuring stories of the Fantastic Episodes cross all speculative boundaries and if someone complains we are 'woke' or pandering to the liberals we are doing our job right! Part of the Escape Artists Foundation
@h-rachel.bsky.social
Nature-loving hippy and a stay at home writer of humorous and adventurous children's books 😊📚🥰 https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0917WXC91?ingress=0&visitId=f8196290-b945-419f-a9a1-0ee73e667c97
@sylviaichen.bsky.social
TRICKY CHOPSTICKS {‘24 @SimonKIDS} 🌟 SPARKLES FOR SUNNY: A Lunar New Year Story {‘25 @PenguinKids} 🌟 #SCBWI #12x12PB #PBParty #PBRisingStars #PBStudyBuddy Rep: @AgentHenkin 💜 food +☕+ writing STEAM PBs
@bigfootbookfest.bsky.social
Our mission is to foster a love of reading in young people by connecting them with exceptional authors and illustrators and exposing them to the diverse breadth and depth of children's literature. Learn more about us at www.bigfootkidsbookfestival.com
@kimharringtonbooks.bsky.social
Author of 11 middle-grade and YA books. Most recent: Revenge of the Red Club (Aladdin/S&S). Loves: Reading, Murder Shows, Taylor Swift, Nerds Gummy Clusters, Cheesy TV. https://kimharringtonbooks.com/
@aabbwashington.bsky.social
The Washington regional chapter of the national Authors Against Book Bans organization, promoting the freedom to read.
@mikejungwroteabook.bsky.social
OH FFS, do I have to Okay fine, FINE, I'm a children's writer and artistttnnnggghhhh that still feels so weird to say, I'm also Korean American and autistic and a messy emotional glob who constantly gets sentimental on main, you've been warned
@mariahaskins.com
Swedish-Canadian SFFH writer. Editor at Ruadán Books. Part of Many Worlds. She/her. Work in Best Horror of the Year, Lightspeed, Deadlands & more. 📚: WOLVES & GIRLS+SIX DREAMS ABOUT THE TRAIN🔗 http://linktr.ee/MariaHaskins Rep: Eric Showers.
@srinidhidraws.bsky.social
Children’s book Illustrator, Sketchbook Scribbler ✏️& Maker of many things 🪡| Rep’ed by Miranda Paul at ACM Kids & Illustration 🕸️ www.srinidhidraws.com 📧 srinidhis01@gmail.com
@rekhasalin.bsky.social
Children Illustrator passionate of storytelling, colors. I love telling exciting stories through pictures #scbwi member Www.rekhasalin.com Repped by ASH literary Newsletter- https://rekhasalin.substack.com/
@shrutiprabhu.bsky.social
🎨 Mixed Media Illustrator and Visual Artist 🪡 Sewist and Knitter 🌿 Home Gardener
@dibbarangeen.bsky.social
Illustrator & Author of Picture Books | Sketchbook Artist Email for inquiries - dibba.rangeen@gmail.com Portfolio: www.dibbarangeenstudio.com
@neharawatart.bsky.social
Children’s book author and illustrator | India | MASALA CHAI, FAST AND SLOW | Rep’d by Lori Steel at SteelWorks Literary
@rgspaulding.bsky.social
Author/illustrator #12x12 #PB #MG #engineer #STEAM #scbwi #2021PBParty Finalist. Will not engage in DMs from unknown people. www.rgspaulding.com
@shazleenmkhan.bsky.social
Illustrator & comic maker Author of Ignatz award winning webcomic BUUZA!! & artist on Eisner & Harvey nom SAVING SUNSHINE 🌸 First Second / Hachette / Simon & Schuster/ PRH / Abrams / Bloomsbury 📍London, UK 🪷they/them www.shazleenkhan.com
@rajsolankiart.bsky.social
Cartoonist of Ravana’s Relics! Read the comic! Or get it straight to your inbox! 💥: www.RavanasRelics.com ✉️: rajsolankiart.substack.com
@raahatkaduji.bsky.social
Illustrator, picture book maker, and woodland dweller from the UK. I’m rep’d by Thao Le. Shop is open! Patreon, Website and more below: 🍄 linktr.ee/raahatkaduji 💌 hello@raahatkaduji.com
@abhidraws.bsky.social
Illustrator. Traditional media artist. BIPOC. Portfolio: https://abhishiktadutta070.wixsite.com/portfolio
@yusrarts.bsky.social
Hello! Im a background and vis dev artist in animation, and I illustrate too! Prev: A24, Disney TVA, Nick, Titmouse & more. Indian based in LA. Available for work. Portfolio: yusrashahid.com // Email: yusra.arts@gmail.com // Print shop: yusraland.etsy.com
@zahrillu.bsky.social
✨OPEN FOR WORK✨ 🇵🇰🇮🇳🇺🇸🍉 Character Designer and Illustrator RCAD 2025 Prev: Disney TVA, Disney Consumer Products @zahrillu on Instagram https://zahramerchant.myportfolio.com
@anumation.bsky.social
Art director, illustrator, author. I illustrate picture books and graphic novels. Currently working in game dev | YVR #kidlitart Rep’d by Thao Le at the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency anumation.ca
@annpage10.bsky.social
PB & MG writer| NAPPA award| HM #PBParty2023/24| #MNSCBWI| Math Education Consultant| Lake Lover| Happily married stepmom| She/her | No DMs https://www.AnnPageAuthor.com
@meidastouch.com
The fastest growing independent news network in the world. We cover breaking news, politics, law and more. We are unapologetically pro-democracy.
@laurarueckert.bsky.social
Award-winning author of A DRAGONBIRD IN THE FERN. American in Germany. Proud 🏳️⚧️ mom. Probably eating European chocolate right now. she/her https://linktr.ee/LauraRueckert
@boniashburn.bsky.social
Children’s Book Author. Librarian (Middle/High School & Public). Mom. Dog mom. Human. The U.P. of Michigan. boniashburn.com
@yishunlai.bsky.social
Author: A Suffragist's Guide to the Antarctic (Simon & Schuster 2024); Pin Ups (Homebound Publications 2020); Not a Self-Help Book: The Misadventures of Marty Wu (Shade Mountain Press, 2016). Educator. Gadfly.
@jayapal.house.gov
Congresswoman, lifelong organizer, mom. Proudly serving WA-7. Chair Emerita of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Member of Judiciary Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Budget Committee. She/her.
@wordisdiversity.bsky.social
A literary arts nonprofit fighting for equity in publishing & literature. Uplifting BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, neurodiverse, and disabled voices. thewordfordiversity.org linktr.ee/wordfordiversity
@thebuffwriter.bsky.social
Author of Such Lovely Skin (out now!) The Mean Ones (fall 2025) Weightlifter Gamer MFA from University of Iowa
@jackieyap.bsky.social
Emerging Mystery & Picture Book Writer 🇦🇺🇵🇭🇲🇾 ✨2025 #WeNeedDiverseBooks Mentee ✨2025 #KillYourDarlings Mentee ✨2025 #RoundTableMentor Honourable Mention 🌈ADHD, TCK, dog mama, shaved iced enthusiast 📍Australia #amwriting linktr.ee/jackieyapwrites
@bethtabler.bsky.social
Editor of the quarterly issues of Grimdark Magazine and owner of Before We Go Blog. #SPFBO7, #SPFBO8, #SPFBO9, #SPFBOX A Coffee and an iPad full of books makes everything better.
@ellenoh.bsky.social
I write MG & YA books that win awards from people not related to me. Founding member of WENEEDDIVERSEBOOKS. Fight Book Bans!!!
@rpetruck.bsky.social
Children's author, including MG novels Boy Bites Bug and Steering Toward Normal. Developmental editor. Current master's of social work student at University of Louisville. Resident of western NC.
@booksofwonder.bsky.social
Open 11am-7pm, 7 days a week📚 NYC's largest independent children's bookstore 🌈
@shanatargosz.bsky.social
NY Times Bestselling Author. The Underwild: River of Spirits (Aladdin/S&S). Oregon Literary Fellow. Rep: Andrea Morrison, Writers House. Fountain pen & ink collector. Made of tea & Ghibli vibes ✨📚 https://linktr.ee/stargosz
@janaemarksbooks.bsky.social
NYT bestselling author of middle grade books. Latest release: A SPLIT SECOND.✨💜 janaemarks.com
@alexgino.bsky.social
They/them. Middle grade kidlit author of MELISSA, GREEN, and other books with LGBQTIAP+ characters and friendship themes. Living that pun lifestyle. ACAB. Free Palestine. Reparations. Housing, food, and medical care for all. Interdependence is life.
@elisastoneleahy.com
Peruvian-American author of middle grade books (TETHERED and MALLORY📚), library event specialist, mom to the coolest kids, vacuumer supreme for my scruffy dog 🏳️🌈🇵🇪
@emilybarthisler.bsky.social
Author of books out now (The Color of Sound, AfterMath) and books coming soon (Three Pieces of Broken Glass, Always Enough Love). Emilybarthisler.com
@shvetathakrar.bsky.social
Desi mythopoetess. Author of Nebula Award finalist STAR DAUGHTER, THE DREAM RUNNERS, and DIVINING THE LEAVES. Also INTO THE MOON GARDEN (Audible). https://shvetathakrar.com/
@jessjhernandez.bsky.social
Writer of #kidlit. Former teacher and librarian. Current kid wrangler. Mutant diabetic and perpetually tired nd. Author of 1st Day of Unicorn School (Capstone) and I WANT TO DANCE IN PANTS (Sleeping Bear, 2025) www.jesshernandezwrites.com
@sandygrubb.bsky.social
Sandy Grubb is the author of Just Like Click, a contemporary middle grade superhero adventure story for a new era! Represented by Stephanie Cardel. #mg #kidlit
@cathyyardley.bsky.social
Romance author and writing coach. She/her. www.cathyyardley.com www.rockyourwriting.com
@zombicatures.bsky.social
THE MANY MISFORTUNES OF EUGENIA WANG (‘25 JLG Selection, Fall #2025debuts) Co-RA @SCBWIRockyMtn.bsky.social #kidlitartinstructor at www.cuddlefishacademy.com #aapi #rosebudauthor Rep: @annmrose.bsky.social at @thetobiasagency.bsky.social www.stanyan.me
@adriannacuevas.bsky.social
Award-winning middle grade author. What Fell From the Sky and Rancho Espanto paperback out now! she/her 🇨🇺 Runs on pastelitos and BTS. https://linktr.ee/adriannacuevas
@mariekeyn.bsky.social
#1 NYT bestselling author of novels, comics, and graphic novels | nonbinary | 🌈📚 | 🏳️🌈 | ♿ Out now: SPLINTER & ASH | Up next: AFTER WE BURNED 📖: mariekenijkamp.com
@kylelukoff.bsky.social
"Kyle Lukoff? Isn't he, like, the trans Maurice Sendak?" "No, Maurice Sendak is the cis Kyle Lukoff."
@dansantat.bsky.social
NY Times bestselling children's book author of Beekle ('15 Caldecott) A First Time for Everything ('24 National Book Award) Creator Disney's The Replacements
@shannonhale.bsky.social
NYT bestseller of 50 books. PRINCESS ACADEMY, AUSTENLAND, PRINCESS IN BLACK, BEST FRIENDS, DIANA & NUBIA, ITTY-BITTY KITTY-CORN. Mom of 4, wife of 1. she/her. Curiosity and compassion. www.shannonhale.com