P. J. Purtee, AKA Jill (Shields)
SCBWI
KidLit Honors: Madness! Poetry (Elite 8), #50 Precious Words, Susanna Leonard Hill (Valentiny, Halloweensie, Holiday), Spring Fling
Featured poems: Mira Reisberg's Children's Book Academy
Past: 12x12, Twitter
School volunteer
Hx: pediatrics
@nferg.bsky.social
Reader,writer, gardener. 12X12, SCBWI, PB, PBParty, Retired teacher-4th grade, 31 years!
@underwoodwriter.bsky.social
Writer of picture books and kisser of cats. DeborahUnderwoodBooks.com
@romanthepainter.com
https://romanthepainter.com/ I make nature inspired oil paintings. I bounce between #EurekaSprings Arkansas and #Charlevoix #Mi. Team Normal-Dark Woke. #FineArt #Artist #Illustrator #oilpaint #acrylics #inkandwatercolor
@techbrarian.bsky.social
School Library System Director and Library Automation Supervisor BA ‘09, MLS ‘11, CAS ‘23
@thebooklinksllc.bsky.social
A business connecting authors to readers, all content designed by elementary educator and school administrator, Stephanie Fitzpatrick. www.thebooklinksllc.com
@jaimiewhitbread.bsky.social
Writer and Illustrator and, like, Really into critters. jaimiewhitbread.com
@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.
@carriekarnesfannin.bsky.social
Carrie Karnes-Fannin is a #kidlit writer who loves picture books, photography, bouldering, and re-reading the works of comedic genius Douglas Adams. #InkedVoices #12x12 #SCBWI www.carriekarnesfannin.com
@mariewriter1963.bsky.social
Published writer 📖🖊️ Mother of two artists/illustrators 🎨🖌️ Children's books, speculative fiction, sci-fi, haunted houses, paranormal, fantasy, humor, poetry. My heart is 💙 Not looking for agents! 🚧 #writer #writingcommunity #author #kidsbooks #awardwinning
@hbmichaels.bsky.social
Kidlit Author, Illustrator, Playwright GOLDA AND EZRA series - Capstone CHILDREN OF HOOVERVILLE - YouthPLAYS Member of 12x12, SCBWI and Kids Comics Unite www.holliemichaels.com 🎉PBParty Finalist 2025
@oaxacan.bsky.social
Writer, my puppy calls the shots, wife to my better half, carry Oaxacan in my heart, think in Spanish, great at mixing words up and free spirit! Was part of Las Musas 2024 mentorship. #kidlit #Latinxkidlit #Lasmusas #poetry
@librarianjones.com
Educator-Librarian-Author-Activist-Grassroots Organizer-Speaker-Bibliophile-Louisianan Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ThatLibrarian
@drsurekhadavies.bsky.social
Historian of science, art, & ideas. Curious about how science & society shape each other? Buy HUMANS: A MONSTROUS HISTORY now: https://www.surekhadavies.org/humans-a-monstrous-history https://buttondown.com/surekhadavies?tag=bluesky
@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
@throwawayreg.bsky.social
a throwaway poet lives in Sheffield has never been a lover of slip-on-shoes writes poetry for people who don’t read poetry his pamphlet “My C&A Years” published by Dreich my best review “My husband loves this but he doesn’t know anything about poetry”
@writln.com
List your books, share stories, join ARC programs, swap book reviews, connect with readers, and grow your author brand. Engage in writing retreats, character Q&As, author interviews, giveaways, and exclusive events. https://writln.com/
@rendernev.bsky.social
Guild Eleven founder and artist. History teacher. Equestrian. Board games and D&D. 🇺🇦 Here’s the Guild Eleven artist list! https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:ovf2usv5d7piqbfwwjq3puar/lists/3kmkp5p2bkp2b
@bethatintervals.bsky.social
Writer of THE SWIFTS series and 1000 unpublished drafts. Writer, queer, hungry. She/They.
@himmapaan.bsky.social
Natee Himmapaan (Puttapipat). Illustrator. Art, literature, history, natural history, food, handwriting. Depression, anxiety, & all that jazz. Fatigued and extremely bitter about social media. Non-binary (they/them). 🏳️🌈 https://linktr.ee/himmapaan
@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
@amybenoit.bsky.social
Late night dreamer, early morning riser, picture book writer, lover of all-things-Cape Cod, follower of Jesus, and mostly happy go lucky optimist.
@jpchanda.bsky.social
Children's Trade & Salaam Reads Publisher at Simon & Schuster. Brooklyn based Sky Farmer, Bread Baker and Hater of some renown. (*posts not sanctioned by S&S)
@fuse8.bsky.social
Blog about kids books? You bet (A Fuse #8 Production). Library degree? You know it. Books for kids? Five. Books for adults about kidlit? Two. Podcasts about kids books? One (Fuse 8 n’ Kate). Having fun! https://afuse8production.slj.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
@betsyintheworld.bsky.social
Children’s poet, teaching artist at ColorWheels (ColorWheelsAZ.com), journaler in clay, journalist, kids lit enthusiast.
@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
@kristin-012726.bsky.social
Author to upcoming PB: THE SUBSTI-TOOTH (Lawley Publishing, 2026) #12x12PB #kidlit
@staceybyer.bsky.social
Kidlit writer & illustrator. Made in the Caribbean 🇬🇩 🇧🇧. Creator: #sweetshoutout series #PBParty Judge Rep'd: McIntosh & Otis Preorder WILL & KRILL (Beaming Books 2025) https://staceybyer.com/books
@melissaescobarart.com
Illustrator & author. Creator of all things cute, whimsical and magical. Horse girl! Rep: @joycesweeney.bsky.social of The Seymour Agency. Portfolio: www.melissaescobarart.com/ Links: https://linktr.ee/melissaescobarart
@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
@polinagortman.bsky.social
Picture book maker • she/her • Reader & star gazer • Born & raised in Siberia • SPRING IS FOR STRAWBERRIES ’23 • Rep’d by Lynnette Novak at the Seymour Agency • PNW🌲 www.gortmanillustration.com
@leeballardbooks.bsky.social
Novice Writer of Chapter Book Series, Experienced Grandmother, Almost Graduate of SNHU, Gladly Retired, Shivering Chicago Resident, Extreme Novice Website Developer (mine only), Longtime lover of life! www.LeeBallardBooks.com
@terryfan.bsky.social
Picture book author and illustrator. One part of The Fan Brothers. Repped by Kirsten Hall, Catbird Agency. www.thefanbrothers.com
@ericfan.bsky.social
Picture book artist and author. One part of the Fan Brothers. Repped by Kirsten Hall at Catbird Agency. https://www.thefanbrothers.com
@joanholub.bsky.social
Line dancer & children's book author of 200+ books: Fart Boy and Reeky Dog, Goddess Girls, Heroes in Training, Zero the Hero. www.JoanHolub.com
@summitlibraries.bsky.social
Summer Reading Program: https://tinyurl.com/SummerReadingProgram2025
@verityisreading.bsky.social
📚 Primary School Librarian 📖 English Hub 🖍️ Illustrator 🌿 Leaf Literature Festival Coordinator
@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.
@etraintalks.bsky.social
E Train Talks Inc. is a 501©(3) literacy nonprofit. Founded by Ethan, a 14-year-old award-winning literacy advocate, book reviewer, podcaster & public speaker. E Train is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading in children worldwide! www.etraintalks.com
@ceilikate.bsky.social
A Woman, Lover, Mother, Teacher, Librarian, Musician, Artist, and Druid.
@kasl.us
Kentucky Association of School Librarians https://www.kasl.us/
@philshapiro.bsky.social
Community builder, open source, PBL, math, keynote speaker, public libraries, ukuleles, #EduSky, maker, folk music, digital inclusion. Library Journal Mover & Shaker 2024. https://opensource.com/users/pshapiro
@jennyleeshee.bsky.social
Teacher. Torontonian. Troublemaker. Trying to stay awake until a reasonable bedtime.
@andrea-trudeau.bsky.social
No-"shh” librarian. NBCT. 2025 Library Journal Mover & Shaker. 2022 Fulbrighter. 2020 AASL Frances Henne Award winner. Librarians Building Libraries co-founder. VR and empathy researcher. International speaker. Eternal optimist. andreatrudeau.com
@mandystone.bsky.social
Library Media Specialist, avid reader, runner, foodie, traveler, animal lover, Florida Gator 🐊
@naomijones1.bsky.social
Award winning children’s author Agent: @jodiehodges.bsky.social Books: www.naomiandjamesjones.com Words and Pictures: naomiandjamesjones.substack.com
@libresbooks.bsky.social
📚📚We are a group of school librarians who review books for school libraries. Send books to Oakland Schools/LIBRES 2111 Pontiac Lake Rd. Waterford, MI 48328. Account for LIBRES is currently being run by Klaudia Janek, school librarian.
@annemariepace.bsky.social
Writer of picture books (VAMPIRINA BALLERINA, MOUSE CALLS, and more), chapter book bios and HF. Reader of almost everything. SCBWI. Authors Guild. Repped by Rachel Orr at Prospect. She/her. Find me at www.annemariepace.com