PBbuds
We are a happy bunch of #KidLit authors with #PictureBooks set to bloom! #SCBWI #12x12PB
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We're a group of #kidlit authors with #picturebooks set to bloom!
@berrietr.bsky.social
Check out my portfolio: https://www.berrietr.com/ Contact me: berrietr@gmail.com #kidlit published #author/illustrator, who would love to cooperate with you in creating beautiful and meaningful #picturebooks for kids.
@katieleereinert.bsky.social
Picture book writer and lover. Seeking representation. READY TO SMILE AGAIN (Gnome Road Publishing, '25) EMMA WASN'T READY (Lawley Publishing, '26) SLOTHS AND THEIR MOTHS (Tielmour Press, '26) www.KatieLeeReinert.com #KidLit #author
@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
@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.
@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
@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
@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/
@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
AuDHD author/illustrator of PB & MG books affirming neurodivergent and other identities. Literature PhD. Safe Space. She/her. 🏳️🌈. PBRising Stars runner-up ‘24 PBParty honorable mention ’23/‘24 #amquerying #12x12pb https://linktr.ee/Cs_auth_illus
@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
@mrafson.bsky.social
📚 reader ✏️ writer 👩👧mom 👩🏫 teacher #12x12challenge #scbwi #kidlit
@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
@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
@puddlereader.bsky.social
Children’s author | editor Islandport Press | librarian | enthusiastic tea-drinker | probably baking or lost in the Maine woods | rep’d by Stephen Fraser at Jennifer DeChiara
@meredithepstein.bsky.social
Picture book writer, gardener, and climate advocate. #SCBWI #12x12 #kidlit
@writerdi.bsky.social
#PB #MG author rep'd by Heather Cashman at Storm Literary |'24 PBParty finalist | '24 WNDB Mentee| '23 #SCBWI-NM Enchantment Show winner| #12x12 | retired educator | ❤️ photography | http://mochadiane.com | she/her/hers
@robynnhyde.bsky.social
Children's author of #kidlit #pb Editor - Debut Journeys Author of Mirror Me Member of #12x12PB #SCBWI Canadian living in the UK https://linktr.ee/robynn_hyde
@macylanewrites.bsky.social
Writer, creative, traveler, foodie, lover of my family! Soon to be dwelling in this badass bus. The
@shuyichiou.bsky.social
Author & illustrator for picture books. my website: shuyichiou.com
@cathystenquist.bsky.social
Author of Award-winning FOREVER HOME, 2022 IPNE Best Children’s Book; 2023 Writers Digest Honorable Mention-Children’s Picture Book. Published poet and writer, collage artist, baker and doter of grandchildren.
@cherylajohnson.bsky.social
Author/Nature Photographer Rep'd by Mara Cobb @ Lighthouse Literary SCBWI/12x12 SCBWI MS Winner Detroit Writing Room MS Winner #PBChat Mentorship HM ArtPrize Artist 2024 http://cherylajohnsonwrites.weebly.com http://cherylajohnson.pictorem.com
@monahanstudio.bsky.social
Whimsical Illustrator for the young at heart with a special interest for the eco system of nature, gardening, bonsai and animals. #kidlitartist, Check out my work at www.monahanstudio.com
@karengebbia.bsky.social
picture book writer & naturalist Rep'd by Amy Thrall Flynn, Aevitas Creative Management Obsessively watching PW for *3* upcoming announcements #SCBWIsfnortheastbay Sonoma County CoCoordinator https://www.karengebbia.com
@carterhiggins.bsky.social
✂️ Author/Illustrator of books for young readers and artists 👀 Playful, visual storytelling 🏆 Emmy-winning compositor 📚 Once a librarian, always a librarian https://www.carterhiggins.com/
@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
@jeanneryanwolfson.bsky.social
Picture book author. Scholarly book debut (contributing author) 2025. Communication strategist. Dog Mom. Millennial Mom. Beach lover. Book lover. Theatre and ballet lover. #SCBWI #12X12 #PRSA JeanneRyanWolfson.com
@monicaacker1.bsky.social
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
@krschmittwrites.bsky.social
A mom in #STEM writing for curious kids! I SHIP (Lerner, 2023) 🚢 I FUEL (Lerner, 2024) 🚙, THE FARM NEXT DOOR (Knopf BFYR, 2026) 🐰🚜 2023 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award Winner Rep: Miranda Paul, EMLA member @BusyPBs @pbarade @SteamTeamBooks @12x12challenge
@cherithriver.bsky.social
Always curious. Writer. #12x12PB #amquerying #kidlit Recipe developer. Product designer. Funma! (she/her) Blog: http://cooking2thrive.com
@heyaliciamae.bsky.social
Author ✏️ | Teacher 🍎 | #SCBWI Rep'd by Jen Newens @ Martin Lit THE A-TO-Z TEACHING TOOLKIT [2025] TIC-ERRIFIC ME [2026] 📚 Lover of coffee, carbs, books & Bravo
@alidemoro.bsky.social
Children’s Author: THE JEALOUS LITTLE MUNCHKIN (2024, 2022)🐱🐶 #kidlit | alidemoro.com | Member #12x12challenge, #scbwi 📚 | Focus on SEL, Lyricism, Stories with heart. https://linktr.ee/alidemoro
@mariamartin.bsky.social
I'm a poet and I write and illustrate picture books. Poems in New Ohio Review, Poet Lore, Pleiades. http://www.mariasprogress.com My name is Maria, but it is pronounced Mariah which was the first trick my parents played on me.
@judieofferdahl.bsky.social
📝 Children's Book Author (SCBWI/#12×12PB), 🍎Teacher, ☔ Washington Alum, 4ever 🏈 Seahawks & ⚾️ Stan Musial fan
@bbwritesright.bsky.social
An immature writer, cartoonist and Olympic athlete. Well, 2 out of 3.
@inkhornbooks.bsky.social
Librarian 📚 Author 🖋️ Believer in the magic of words ✨. Read, Write, Create 🌠 #kidlit #yalit
@maririchards.bsky.social
Author/Illustrator, Toy Designer, Mom, Artist, Rock Collector, Book sniffer | Illustrator of the Archie and Pip series | She/Her | Represented by @AdriaGoetz @KTLiterary https://bio.site/MariRichards
@korena.bsky.social
Writer, Editor, and Children's Author ❤️ SARANG SAVES THE SCHOOL (Candlewick 2025) 🌕 A HANBOK FOR HANA (Candlewick 2026) Rep: Lisa Amstutz, Storm Literary www.korenahowley.com
@johannapeyton.bsky.social
#kidlit writer rep'd by Taylor Martindale Kean at Full Circle Literary #SCBWI #12x12PB #CTC #neurodivergent Kidlit reviewer on https://www.instagram.com/johannapeytonauthor/. www.johannapeyton.com
@mfmwrites.bsky.social
Birder, #kidlit author, former park ranger turned full-time mom. Military spouse. Good thing Im happy living anywhere with cool critters and creative kids. she/her. #50PreciousWords ‘24 Winner | #SCBWI | #12x12 | #PB | #amquerying www.mfmwrites.com