Queer Kidlit Mentorship Program
Queer Kidlit Mentorship Program and Space for Queer Kidlit Creators & Allies
Founded by Jeanette Bradley & Dani Duck
https://queerkidlit.weebly.com/ #QueerKidlit 🌈 📚 ✨
Illustration by Taylor Barron
@chadgalucas.bsky.social
Dad, writer, tall person | award-winning middle grade author | chadlucaswrites.com
@mxmacbishop.bsky.social
they/them💫 writer & illustrator📚 do something kind today🩷 contact: [email protected]
@sarahluann.bsky.social
I make stories full of wonder and whimsy. Illustrator, author, art teacher, reader. She/They
@beccamcmurdiebooks.bsky.social
☀️Author ☀️BUILDING A BEAK (Page Street, 2024) ☀️JUST A SHELL…OR IS IT? (Abrams, 2026) ☀️JUST A PUDDLE…OR IS IT? (Abrams, 2027) ☀️Rep: Joyce Sweeney www.beccamcmurdie.com
@theorah.bsky.social
Pro comic artist/illustrator 💖 I like cuddling my gf and cat 😸 Mostly writing/drawing comics about autism, asexuality and French Revolution atm~ https://linktr.ee/Theorah
@frogletcomics.bsky.social
some artist on the interwebs. visdev, illustration + comics ☆ artist for Windswept, Adventure Kitty and co-creator of Beneath the Grove/The Outer-Space ☁︎⋅
@jonahnewmancomics.bsky.social
Eisner-nominated author and illustrator of the graphic novel OUT OF LEFT FIELD (Andrews McMeel, 2024). https://www.jonahnewmancomics.com/
@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
@catoliveirastudio.bsky.social
✦ I'm Cat ✦ she/her ✦ AuDHD ✦ Graphic designer turned Kid Lit Illustrator ✦ Rep Nicole, The T2 Agency ✦ 🇵🇹🇨🇦 in Portugal ✦ Book a Portfolio Review ⤵️ catarinaoliveirastudio.com ✦ instagram.com/catarinaoliveirastudio/ #KidLitArt #illustration #kidlit
@librariantamra.bsky.social
Elementary librarian. Mom. Free People Read Freely. Stay curious. Keep learning. Books Save Lives. Terrible at posting regularly. she/her
@drtlovesbooks.bsky.social
This is my personal account for personal thoughts. School Libraries are the cure for what ails education! | M.Ed., Ed.D., M.I. | 25 yr vet Tchr | he/him | Lots o' SLMS stuff @ http://SchoolLibLearning.net
@johannamation.bsky.social
👻 BUY THE GHOSTKEEPER GN!👇 theghostkeeper.carrd.co Illustrator ✦ Comic Artist ✦ Writer ✦ Cottage-Goth ✦ TTRPGer ✦ 💖💜💙 Rep: Laurel Symonds (KT Lit) 🌎 Portfolio: johannamation.com
@mayzullinowrites.bsky.social
YA/adult fantasy author | linguist | eternal learner they/them | ace jettisoned myself from Florida and became a Vermonter 🍁 https://linktr.ee/waywardcelestia
@pragmaticmom.bsky.social
Hi! I'm Mia Wenjen. I blog at PragmaticMom.com, run nonprofit ReadYourWorld.org, and write children's books (MiaWenjen.com). Linktree: https://linktr.ee/MiaWenjen
@kidlitjenny.bsky.social
📚 Debut picture book author ❤ I Love Harriet Kippley (by myself and Alessia Girasole) is now available 📚 SCBWI 💜 BTS army since 2019 Host of.... 📚 #ChatWithThePBLady 🥳 #PartyWithPicturebooks 🔎Zoom into Picture Books ✍#KidlitCritiqueDay
@tiffbartel.com
🇻🇳🇨🇦 Kidlit illustrator, multimedia artist, prairie dweller, general goblin. 🌐 https://tiffbartel.com 📚 WE NEED EVERYONE, OLIVE OH series. 🏘️ #SCBWI #SCBWICanadaWest #CANSCAIP #KidLitArt
@philbildner.bsky.social
I write books for young people, picture books and middle grade novels. I’m the founder and President of The Author Village. Mets and Nets fan. LGBTQ🌈
@melcordan.bsky.social
Animating by day-Illustrator & Author by night. Rep’d by @annmrose.bsky.social at @theTobiasAgency Mama Bear to neurodivergent & 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ kids. https://linktr.ee/melaniecordan?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=6dee148a-6859-4ea
@karenyin.bsky.social
Writer by day, in bed by night. I am #ConsciousStyleGuide. Buy my books already! KarenYin.com/books VCCA/LLF/CAC Fellow | ACES Robinson Prize Winner | Represented by Laurie Abkemeier, DeFiore & Company 🌈 she/ta/they
@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
@lauriewallmark.bsky.social
Award winning children’s book author. (THE QUEEN OF CHESS / GRACE HOPPER: QUEEN OF COMPUTER CODE / CODE BREAKER, SPY HUNTER / and more. Repped by Liza Fleissig at Liza Royce Agency. www.lauriewallmark.com
@pubspotlight.bsky.social
Sharing news about kids books from international publishers and domestic library and teacher conferences https://www.publisherspotlight.com
@kipalizadeh.net
Lambda Award finalist. Illustrator, author ✏️ they/she. rep Mandy Suhr at Storywise. 📍Belfast 🎨 kipalizadeh.net / [email protected] links → https://linktr.ee/kipalizadeh
@mzparks.bsky.social
Author and poet. I write for readers. Stay curious and stay inspired. Be respectful of others. Kindness matters. Member #SCBWI, #12x12, and The Writer's Loft. PBParty 2023 Honorable Mention. Seeking representation.
@paulvinelli.bsky.social
Picture Book Writer | MLIS Co-Host of The Sartorial Librarians Podcast @sartoriallibrary.bsky.social Spotify: spoti.fi/3ANgYge Apple: apple.co/4e4mM3h
@rockets2writing.bsky.social
Rocket Scientist YA/MG Author Indie Author Project YA runner up Cosplay SciFi Geek SWE Life Member MGminded blog stlwritersguild Treasurer FIRST mentor Snowy Wings Publishing The Tracker Sequence she/her linktr.ee/Rockets2Writing ✡️ 🩷💜💙🖤🩶🤍💜
@gamavalle.com
él/he | 🇵🇷 🏳️🌈 | children’s author | casting director | #SCBWI member | #NLTP resident artist | Rep’d by Leah Pierre of Ladderbird Literary Agency | gamavalle.com Prohibido llorar (Spanish Edition) OUT NOW - https://linktr.ee/gamavalle
@jessicafgwrites.bsky.social
Albert Einstein Fellow 24-25. Science educator. Award-winning author of books for children and teachers. PAEMST Finalist. SCBWI & 12 x 12. Rep: Tricia Lawrence at EMLA. All opinions are my own. https://linktr.ee/jessicafgwrites
@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
@foxandindigo.bsky.social
Nature & science writer, #kidlit, cemetery commissioner, & huge nerd | ND | she/they | rep'd @Natalie_Lakosil @lookingglasslit
@ajirving.bsky.social
Mama. Wordsmith. Kidlit enthusiast. Lambda Literary Award Finalist. DANCE LIKE A LEAF, THE WISHING FLOWER, THE BI BOOK (Knopf BFYR, 5.20.25) Rep: @thejordache.bsky.social • she/her 🏳️🌈 https://ajirving.com/
@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
@adibkhorram.bsky.social
Award-winning best selling author of books for all ages. Next: IT HAD TO BE HIM (adult romance), TEA IS LOVE (picture book), ONE WORD, SIX LETTERS (young adult). adibkhorram.com 🏳️🌈🇮🇷 he/him
@rachaelcunha.bsky.social
A Scientist, Illustrator, and Library Assistant Extraordinaire. I’m also an MLIS student a SJSU! Queer 💖💜💙 In my spare time, I am playing PC and tabletop games, gardening, or crocheting. They/She My portfolio can be found at www.rachaelcunha.com
@swilua.bsky.social
@Swilua "An inspiration to bog witches everywhere"— @jermsguy "Ms Frizzle IRL”— @ElleMaeGal "Cranky and Annoyed"— @washingtonpost she/fae kerrycoran.com
@vpanderson.com
She like a pirate ship & they like a murder of crows. (Formerly @VeroniKaboom) Creator of BLOOD CITY ROLLERS. Audio Producer/Screenwriter/Director. Firefighter. Former Lit Agent w/opinions on pub praxis. Lit Rep: Paige Terlip. 🔗https://linktr.ee/vpanderson
@neilchambers.bsky.social
They/he/heo Rabid poet/writer Lover of frogs Autistic Spacefaring_Nova on AO3
@wmmcdonald.bsky.social
Reader-writer-knitter. Loves the scent of dog paws. Geek. Night owl. Introvert. Atheist. Social media Luddite https://linktr.ee/wmmcdonald grab my free short story "Five to Go" here: https://wendymmcdonald.com/
@weyakindesigns.bsky.social
Whimsical Art & Stories of Nature & Spirit. Illustrator. Author. Fine Artist. Musician. Dancer. Nature-lover. Mom to humans, dog, and plants. Rep’d by Joyce Sweeney & Rosa Frazier at The Seymour Agency! #12x12PB #KidLitArt www.weyakindesigns.com 💙💜🩷 🌈
@katiemcenaney.bsky.social
Teacher. Writer. Lover of words and history. One-time archaeologist. Nonfiction Ninja mentee. SCBWI. 12x12. #amquerying #5thgrade She/her. https://katiemcenaney.com/ and https://www.thelogonauts.com/ for book rec's
@earthkids.bsky.social
🦇 Horror/Fantasy Writer 🦇 2024 WTMP Mentee 🦇 A lil science history guy 🦇 Philly 🦇 Ace | Non-Binary 🦇 She/They
@mirandaltrim.bsky.social
Writer. Mom. Animal lover. Pisces. PNW born and raised. She/Her. Grown woman who loves YA. Pan/Demi. Autoimmune. ND.
@abookishgirl.bsky.social
Geeky about books, film, musicals, choir, and drag! Delighted by: Judy Garland, Emma Thompson, Stephen Sondheim, David Tennant, Terry Pratchett. BE KIND, or at least don't be a dick. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️-adjacent, she/her
@kesalisbury.bsky.social
Author of twisty YA page-turner The Face That Pins You. Also school librarian, English teacher, IB EE Coordinator and former BBC broadcaster, choir leader and songwriter. She/her https://www.kesalisbury.com/
@zanadu.bsky.social
Librarianed so hard I got a reading injury, still read more than you. I don't believe in the sun. Mpls, or not. Allergic omnidirectional nerdling- music, books, tech, words, food, weird geeky random, thee cat, she/her, fiancée of @chawkeye.bsky.social
@heatherbell37.bsky.social
Artist, writer, and professional overthinker 😸 She/They 🏳️🌈 Rep’d by Kaitlyn Sanchez, Bradford Literary Agency. 📚SIMPLY SKYE out now Portfolio: https://heatherbellbooks.com/