Paul Vinelli
Picture Book Writer | MLIS
Highlights Foundation Scholar
Co-Host of The Sartorial Librarians Podcast
@sartoriallibrary.bsky.social
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Starter Packs
Created by Paul Vinelli (1)
KidLit Community Starter Pack Starters
A collection of folks who have generously created starter packs to highlight writers, illustrators, educators, librarians, literary agents, editors, publishers and scholars. PB, MG, YA and Comics. Please visit their profiles to find their respective starter packs. Updated 01/19/25
@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
@slj.com
School Library Journal is the premiere publication for librarians and information specialists who work with children and teens. A source of quality, award-winning journalism and reviews for 70 years, SLJ publishes 5,000+ reviews annually.
@schaubwrites.bsky.social
Author, poet, teacher. A PLACE FOR RAIN (Norton Young Readers), LEAFY LANDMARKS (Sleeping Bear Press); poetry ideas for educators: http://poetryboost.com; repped by @ljamstutz.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social www.michelleschaub.com
@hopelim.bsky.social
Children’s Book Author AT THE WINDOW, illustrated by Qin Leng, to be released by Candlewick on May 13, 2025
@shihopate.bsky.social
Children's book Illustrator Rep'd by Deborah Warren at East West Lit. Japanese + based in USA. アメリカで絵本のイラストレーターをしています。お仕事のご依頼ご相談は↓webからお願いします。 💛Portfolio: shihopate.com
@scbwisocal.bsky.social
SoCal chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators https://www.scbwi.org/socal
@authorlauragehl.bsky.social
Author of board books, picture books, early readers, and middle grade nonfiction. Lover of reading, travel, hiking, and ice cream, preferably combined.
@illustratedbyjess.bsky.social
Author Illustrator, Bookish, KidLit Community, Pattern Designer & Artist. Niches: MG, YA, Nature Science, Folklore, Fantasy, Historical Fiction. Illustration Coordinator for SCBWI Los Angeles. My portfolio website is www.IllustratedbyJessica.com
@ndkidlit.bsky.social
We lift up and support neurodivergent storytellers, making more room for authentic stories in children’s literature, to help young readers be seen and create increased empathy and understanding by neurotypical readers. https://ndkidlit.org
@sakitales.bsky.social
Author and illustrator excavating magic ✨ BETWEEN WORDS, @scholasticinc Summer ‘24 Represented by Wernick & Pratt www.sakitales.com
@sharibecker.bsky.social
#kidlit author: picture books, middle grade and young adult 🇨🇦🇺🇸 founder Whale Rock Workshops 🐶📚 Www.sharibecker.com Www.whalerockworkshops.com
@alisongreenmyers.bsky.social
@jrbarr.bsky.social
Author. Middle Grade Historical fiction novel GOODBYE, MR. SPALDING available now: https://shorturl.at/q76s5; THUNDER AND MERCY coming 2026 w/ @astrapublishing. Rep'd by TracyMarchini / BookEnds
@natashakhankazi.bsky.social
Author-Illustrator of books for kids. Highlights Foundation Fellow. Repped by Tanusri Prasanna MOON’S RAMADAN (VERSIFY, ‘23) LULU IN THE SPOTLIGHT (VERSIFY, ‘25) BELA AND LILY ( Kokila, ‘25) she/her/hers www.natashakhankazi.com Based in LA 🌴
@arystocrat.bsky.social
Library World resident, liaison to Comics Librarians and Gaming Librarians , idea-generator, connection maker, sparkler ✨
@andrealrogers.bsky.social
Writer, Reader, Glauchen, globen. Cherokee, mother, teacher, PhD student. Author of Man Made Monsters, The Art Thieves, When We Gather, Chooch Helped, & Mary & the Trail of Tears. Bookshop affiliate link: https://bookshop.org/shop/KogaBooks
@whatsfsaid.bsky.social
Author of the Varjak Paw books, Phoenix and TYGER! I also write about children's books & all things connected - libraries, literacy & reading for pleasure. http://www.sfsaid.com/
@liznealon.bsky.social
Literary agent and founder@greatdoglit. News geek. Science freak. Working to become a better photographer. Opinions are my own.
@patzmiller.bsky.social
Picture book author. Reader. Bookstore and library lover. All about my kids and cats. Repped by Ammi-Joan Paquette. #Kidlit website: www.patzietlowmiller.com
@kidlit411.bsky.social
Everything kid lit, in one place! A website and community founded by Elaine Kiely Kearns and @sylvialiu.bsky.social. Follow us for weekly links to kid lit resources and book giveaways. website: kidlit411.com
@lisakatzenberger.bsky.social
Mom of twins #KidLit Author of: A LOVE LETTER TO MY LIBRARY CROC & GATOR: Swamp Ranger School I CAN DO IT EVEN IF I'M SCARED IT BELONGS TO THE WORLD IT WILL BE OK Rep: Wendi Gu #12x12PB #Insulin4All #T1Dmom https://linktr.ee/lisakatzenberger
@mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social
I write #PB & #MG with humor, heart & hope 💖 #PBParty host | #SCBWI FL Crit Group Coordinator | #12x12PB | http://linktr.ee/MindyAlyseWeiss | https://mindyalyseweiss.com/ Repped by @joycesweeney.bsky.social
@choldenko.bsky.social
Co-author of the Dogtown series with Katherine Applegate. (Am I lucky or what?) Author of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman.
@nidhiart.bsky.social
Bestselling author (!!) 📚PASHMINA, SUPER BOBA CAFÉ, JUKEBOX, STRONG, SHARK PRINCESS, I WILL BE FIERCE and more Rep Jodi Reamer at Writers House
@joannahowrites.bsky.social
NYT Bestselling author • Intl speaker • Educator. Eyes that Kiss in the Corners. We Who Produce Pearls. The Silence that Binds Us.
@emilydaluga.bsky.social
writer. editor at chronicle books. aspiring crossroads demon. that annoying kid who never left her emo phase. opinions are my own. she/her. 💖💜💙 https://www.emilydaluga.com
@karipercival.bsky.social
Author Illustrator, SAFE CROSSING, Chronicle Books, 2025 Ezra Jack Keats Award for Writer, How to Say Hello to A Worm, Rise x Penguin Workshop Repped by @bookmarklitereary
@clauersen.bsky.social
Director of libraries and citizens services, Roskilde Municipality, DK. Founder of http://libraryplanet.net. Happy about socks and cycling. LEGO aficionado. Own views The Library Lab: https://christianlauersen.net/
@as-king.bsky.social
Author of books. Maker of art. Speaker of speeches. Part squid/part earthquake. Literacy fanatic. Lover of corn. Ardent supporter of teenagers. Founder of 🏳️🌈 Gracie's House: www.gracieshouse.com. She/her https://linktr.ee/AS_King
@grubreport.bsky.social
I write things. Things that children read.🖖🏻 Books out in 2025: NOT LIKE EVERY DAY and ZEB AND BRAIN ARE FRIENDS. More coming. MN-raised, CA-aged. She/her Rep: Jenn Laughran/ABLA Profile art: @cpark.bsky.social https://www.stephanielucianovic.com
@haloteachlearn.bsky.social
ESL Teacher. Mom. Travel. Dance. Strawberry ice cream. #Kidlit Author, repped by @KaitlynLeann17 SCBWI 12x12 http://HannahLorenzoBooks.com
@thenextgenlib.bsky.social
TheNextGenLibrarian is a TX middle school librarian who reads 1 📖 a day, loves #edtech, presenting & being active in #librarian associations. #TLsky #edusky bit.ly/biolinkthenextgenlibrarian
@kristinwrites.bsky.social
Poet, Wife, Mom, LongCovid/MECFS Sufferer. Looking to connect and learning to advocate. Cofounder of #CripCoop. EIC, Poetry @epistemiclit.Bsky.social, @whirligiglit.bsky.social. Micropoetry chapbook Lift the Mask available widely. www.kristinhoulihan.com
@janetsfox.bsky.social
Kidlit author; book coach; teacher; lover of dogs, mountains, and all things magical. Blogs every week here: https://janetfox.substack.com/
@everylibrary.bsky.social
Let's support America's libraries. America's Library PAC. Donate at http://action.everylibrary.org/donate
@studiojjk.bsky.social
[𝙲𝚛𝚘𝚠-𝚜𝚊𝚞𝚌𝚎-𝚔𝚊𝚑] 📘Graphic Novelist 🥈Natl Book Award finalist 🔴TED speaker 📙NYT Bestseller 🎓BFA RISD + 3x Honorary Doctorates 🙋🏻♂️he/him
@lindamludke.bsky.social
Librarian, book lover, vintage enthusiast and children's book reviewer for Quill & Quire and Booklist
@maryloveswords.bsky.social
*jazz hands* MaryKuehner.com Early lit librarian. Storytime pro. PB author seeking representation. Neurospicy (OCD/ADHD). “She reads a lot of shouty books.” - that one kid at Storytime. She/her. Mug by Bob Shea.
@amyellerman.bsky.social
Writer, teacher, instructional coach. Co-RA for the Rocky Mountain Chapter of SCBWI. MFA from VCFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults.
@eoritokunaga.bsky.social
🇯🇵🇹🇼🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ | She/They SCBWI-LA Kite Tales Assistant Editor. ALA Booklist Reviewer. Highlights 2025 Scholarship Recipient. #Librarian #Artist #Writer #Zinester & Origami Crane Maker. Currently putting together #kidlit picture book dummies ✍️ linktr.ee/eoritokunaga
@mbains.bsky.social
Canadian Teacher-Librarian Surrey, BC (K-7) #sd36tl #sd36learn #TLSky #SurreySchools #BCTLA #CanadianSchoolLibraries Reader-Learner-Teacher 🇨🇦📚 Contact www.mbains.org
@jsq-rd.bsky.social
Teacher-librarian, book lover, grateful transplant recipient. Values and promotes diverse and own voices in books, art, and media. Always learning.
@teacherkjohnson.bsky.social
Coordinator for Libraries & Information Services, Richmond, BC 🇨🇦 Equity, Access, Curiosity, Freedom to Read. School libraries hold space for this… and more!
@catherinecook.bsky.social
Retired teacher but still teaching reading! 🇨🇦 Working towards changing literacy instruction in BC so all children will be taught to read and write. I like to post pictures of my horse, Tonya, too! 🐴
@elawreads.bsky.social
#Kidlit and YA Lit are my vocation and I won't stop preaching. Currently Editor-at-Large at Holiday House Bks, and a freelance editor and speaker. 40 years in the biz, yowsah! https://www.elawreads.com/ I'm also a showqueen trapped in a woman's body.
@mrscheidrich.bsky.social
Teacher librarian, educator and student still yearning to learn! Wife and mum to two boys too! Coffee Lover. Reading Enthusiast. she/her
@mrsmacdonald.bsky.social
(She/her) District Teacher Librarian Helping Teacher in Surrey School District, BC #sd36tl #sd36learn. Avid #MGLit reader. Passionate about #ReadingJoy. #TLsky #BCTLA 📚 #EduSky #SurreySchools #CDNSchoolLibraries AussieCanadian 🇦🇺🇨🇦
@stephenbriseno.bsky.social
Husband. Dad. 6th Gr. English Teacher. Kidlit author. THE NOTEBOOK KEEPER ('22) QUEEN OF LEAVES ('23) TEXT STRUCTURES FROM PICTURE BOOKS ('23) TAMALES FOR CHRISTMAS (‘24) and more on the way! Rep: @ksonnack.bsky.social at ABLA www.stephenbriseno.com
@erindaydreams.bsky.social
Hello, I inspire readers! Daydreamer. Mindful Meditator. Nature Lover. Looking for birds and painting flowers. Proud librarian to 600 K-5 students. #TLSky #EduSky Member of #BookPosse. https://go.bsky.app/U4uscrm