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
@mowrex.bsky.social
Twitter defector | Writer of Random Thoughts | Documenter of Family Adirondack Adventures | she/her | #SCBWI | #kidlit | #pb | #Storystorm | #amquerying
@stephanieowens.bsky.social
🇨🇦Canadian picture book author/Photographer/Healthcare professional/Mom of twins💙💚 ✨Represented by Amanda Carbonell at Belcastro Literacy Agency https://stephaniemcowens.wordpress.com/
@abctales.bsky.social
http://ABCtales.com is the place for writers to share, discuss and develop their talent.
@jonipageauthor.bsky.social
Reader. Writer. Gardener. The Feminist EarthMother PartyGirl out now. One woman’s lively quest to regain her mojo. Website: www.jonipage.com On Kaurna Country, Australia
@beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social
✍️#Kidlit author (rep’d by Stephen Fraser) 📚Debut 2027, Charlesbridge 💻business owner 🧳explorer of the world 📰news junkie 👋🏼Love making friends! https://linktr.ee/beckysuzannewalker?utm_source=linktree_admin_share
@mcclowny.bsky.social
Engineer➡️Stay @ home Mom➡️HS physics teacher➡️And now... Writing picture books for ages 0 to 110! #KidLit #PB #StoryStorm #PBParty #PBPitch #PictureBooks
@emmeklama.bsky.social
Multi-Genre Indie Award-nominated Author: kidlit, fantasy, scifi. #SCBWI Find my books: Useyourwords.me
@chapcwh.bsky.social
Duluthian. Lover of poetry, mysteries, children's lit, board games, laughter, justice, all the delicious foods, beauty wherever it is found. 🏳️🌈☕She/hers. 🇺🇦🌻
@homikwrites.bsky.social
Kidlit writer 🇰🇷🇺🇸 12 x 12 | SCBWI | Hollins Kidlit MFA | Dance enthusiast!
@tiffanyeverett.bsky.social
Illustrator + Writer Rep’d by the T2 Agency www.tiffanyeverett.com
@yashikamwriting.bsky.social
A recovering management consultant turned picture book writer from sunny Singapore #PB #SCBWI #12x12 💻: yashikamodywriting.com Let’s be friends! https://linktr.ee/yashikamody
@a-warm-garlic-yurt.bsky.social
Spreading joy through art 🧶❤️ Embroidery and fiber artist 🪡🧵 In the Pacific Northwest (Bothell, WA) 🌧️ Find embroidery patterns (no finished pieces, sorry!) in my shop 📦 www.etsy.com/shop/LauraMbroidery
@kidlitart.bsky.social
#KidLitArt chat for children's illustrators & fans of kidlit art. Next chat - Thurs, May 29, 9pm EST/6pm PST May topic - TBA Mods - @charlenedraws.bsky.social and @weyakindesigns.bsky.social
@rebecca-ensign.bsky.social
OTIS HAS A BAD DAY (Pegasus Publishers 23') Mom, Picture Book Author, LCMHC & Coffee Enthusiast. www.rebecca-ensign.com Rep'd by Michelle Witte (@michellewitte.bsky.social)
@ericalyons.bsky.social
Kidlit author. 📚On a Chariot of Fire, LQ📚Mixed-up Mooncakes, Quill Tree Out next: 📚Lily’s Hong Kong Honey Cake, Apples&Honey Press Nat. Jewish Book Awards finalist Sydney Taylor Notable Ima to 5 + 🐈⬛ 🇭🇰 Rep’d by Caryn Wiseman https://www.erica-lyons.com
@techielibgrl.com
#EduSky #TLSky #KidLit #AiSky #EduSkyAI 📚Join the list: tinyurl.com/tlskyform 📚The list: tinyurl.com/tlskysheet 🔗 linktr.ee/techielibgrl ‘16 CNYSL Super Librarian, Teacher Librarian, EdTech, Lib Advocate, #GoogleCert #AISky #ISTCert #EduGaming #LitRPG
@barriejdavies.bsky.social
Barrie J Davies is an Artist 🥸 Fun Bonkers Urban Silly Street Pop Artist Brighton UK Want Fun Art? ⬇️ www.barriejdavies.info
@susanwroble.bsky.social
#Kidlit #STEM Author of DAWN CHORUS (Holiday House, Spring 2026). Active in @SCBWIRockyMtn, Gardener, Therapy dog handler, Leader 2E support group, website https://susanwroble.com, KidLit Bird Book Reviews at https://www.10000birds.com/author/susan
@authorjessicashaw.bsky.social
Pre-K Teacher ~ Author: THE GREAT COOKIE KERFUFFLE (AmicusInk 2022) ALICE ALONE (AmicusInk March 2025) 🩵Picture Books🩵Plants🩵Animals🩵 https://www.authorjessicashaw.com/
@maryrnbsn.bsky.social
Artist, Writer, Animator, Member SCBWI, Member of STTI in nursing. Blog is https://www.whenangelfsfly.net Book Blogger
@gordywright.bsky.social
🏴 Illustrator based Scotland painting in gouache, ink & acrylic 📚 Represented by the Bright Agency 🏳️🌈 He/him 🌐 gordywright.com 🌐 linktr.ee/gordyjwright
@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
@britspixels.bsky.social
Asian American author / illustrator, represented by Jordan Hamessley at JABberwocky Literary Agency. I draw cute, colorful, whimsy, and joy 🩷 #PBparty finalist ‘25 #SCBWI and #12x12 member. www.britspixels.com
@mikepetrik.bsky.social
Author and illustrator of books for kids! Rep’d by Teresa @ Bookmark Literary. One Cool Duck 4, Camp Out! Out now from Hippo Park and Astra Pub. https://linktr.ee/mikepetrik
@jstremer.bsky.social
Kidlit Author GREAT CARRIER REEF 🌟🌟 LIGHTS OUT; FIRE ESCAPE 🌟🌟; PLIGHT OF THE PELICAN (Spring '25); WONDERFULLY WILD (Summer '25) TRAPPED IN THE TAR PIT (Fall '25); WHEN OLD BECOMES NEW ('26)
@clairelordon.com
Vancouver 🇨🇦 children's illustrator/author of 8 books & more. Graphic memoir 'One in a Million' out now! She/they.🖤🩶🤍💜. Agent @mccarthylit.com http://bio.site/clairelordon
@tracivw.bsky.social
Kidlit author & award winning illustrator, game artist, dog & nature lover. Dragon tamer. Also a picture taker & city gardener. She/her. Supporter of diversity! Rep'd by Samantha Wekstein - @swekstein.bsky.social www.tracivanwagoner.com #PaintPlay for fun
@bjkidd.bsky.social
Children's writer. Former Texan who now lives in Wisconsin. Former South East Area Rep for SCBWI-Wisconsin.
@maureenjohnsonbooks.com
she/her Author. Not the one from Rent. https://linktr.ee/maureenjohnson
@caleatkinson.bsky.social
Word Writer - Picture Maker Represented by LK Literary 📚 Simon and Chester Series • Where Oliver Fits • To the Sea • Explorers of the Wild • Sir Simon Super Scarer • Off & Away • Unicorns 101 • Maxwell the Monkey Barber 🔅 www.cale.ca
@shirleyngbenitez.bsky.social
Author/Illustrator of children’s books 😊 📚🎨 https://www.shirleyngbenitez.com/ —Everyone’s a story.
@ekmreader.bsky.social
Children’s and Family Library Services Assistant Supervisor, runner, hiker, and lacking a bit of sleep.
@meghanlands.bsky.social
She/Her - Comics, Storyboards, Kids illustration. Good head of hair. **AVAILABLE FOR WORK** Prev. WB, Nickelodeon, Penguinworks, Annick Press https://linktr.ee/meghanlands #sketchbook thread
@megsodano.bsky.social
Illustrator of children's picture books and interpretive exhibits about nature/science/environment. msodanoillustration.com 🐙 If You Lived in the Sea, Who Would You Be? 🦎 Salamander Sky 🦫 Beaver and Otter Get Along... Sort Of
@pblove.bsky.social
Former Children's Librarian💗 | Big Dreamer | Lover of picture books, the KidLit world, libraries, community, & fart books | Haiku Writer Website: www.booksbutterfliesandbeing.com KidLit Acrostics flipbook: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/fe5beff236.htm
@elvyfox.com
✨ Fantasy artist Illustrator 🌟 Book illustration | Game art | DND 💫 Commissions & prints are available 🌛 Free tutorials on Patreon 🌝 Speedpaints on YouTube All links below 👇🏼 https://elvyfox.com #art #illustration #conceptart #fantasyart #noai
@jodywrites4kids.bsky.social
Children's Author: Creep, Leap, Crunch! A Food Chain Story. The Last Day Julian was My Best Friend. Porcupine Had a Fuzzy Sweater. Sometimes I am Hot Lava, It’s Your First Day of School, Busy Bus and more! #kidlit
@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
The 🌎’s oldest and largest library association. Find us at https://ala.org. We follow the ALA Code of Conduct: https://www.ala.org/user-guidelines
@erinsiska.bsky.social
Reader, picture book author/illustrator, graphic novelist, lawyer, mama, dog person, mental health advocate, good listener. #kidlit #kidlitart (she/her) Portfolio at www.erinsiska.com.
@mhoutswrites.bsky.social
Picture book and middle grade author, fiction and biographies. Connecting with curious kids and adults at school visits, libraries, and book festivals. Repped by Allison Remcheck at Rosemary Stimola Literary Studio.
@yukfunwow.bsky.social
Lucy Cheung (she/her) and Patrick Gildersleeves (he/him). Illustration/design duo based in Portslade, on the south coast of England. We just like making stuff. yukfun.co.uk/insta/ It’ll be Patrick posting here usually
@ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social
He/him Children’s author, dad, former teacher of 13 years 🏳️🌈 Contact: ian@thereadingrealm.co.uk Agent: Neil Dunnicliffe at Spring Literary
@leahhong.bsky.social
Illustrator-author, once a designer 🇨🇦 HAPPY DREAMS LITTLE BUNNY (2021) WHEN YOU HAVE TO WAIT, A MOUSE FAMILY CHRISTMAS (2024) Represented by Catbird Agency
@julieandrewsonline.bsky.social
News and information about Julie Andrews. (No fanmail or autograph requests.)
@ginaperry.bsky.social
KidLit Author Illustrator, THE KING OF BOOKS Feiwel & Friends ‘25. / TOO MUCH! NOT ENOUGH!, MINI DOODLES / AVEN GREEN illustrator / Creator of #KidLitArtPostcard / Rep’d by Sean McCarthy www.ginaperry.com
@angelajrey.bsky.social
Kidlit Author, librarian, picture book enthusiast, fabric artist, folk tales & witchy stuff. she/her Instagram: Picturebookpile_Angela 🇨🇦
@andreabeatyauthor.bsky.social
NYT author of The Questioneers. Ada Twist, Scientist/ Rosie Revere, Engineer . . . http://www.andreabeaty.com https://questioneers.com