SCBWI Southern Breeze Region
Regional Advisor, Melissa Miles
Co-ARA, Amanda Fletcher
Co-ARA, Michelle Kennedy
IC, Jime Alena Wimmer
https://www.scbwi.org/regions/southern-breeze
The regional team is volunteer-led.
@jamestopham.bsky.social
Screenwriter: @RidleyScottCG, @GaumontTV #BAFTA / @RocliffeForum Winner. https://james-topham.com
@lilliewart.bsky.social
I’m an Illustrator from Colorado Seeking representation Illustration BFA CU Denver Fall 2024 graduate Psychology student Lover of all things cute and whimsical Website: www.lilliewart.com
@pamvau.bsky.social
Children's book author. NE-SCBWI co-ARA. Director of Whispering Pines Writers’ Retreat. #kidlit #PB #MG #12x12 www.pamvaughanauthor.com
@boringstorybook.com
Author/illustrator living in the Cleveland area. https://briankirbystudio.com SCBWI Ohio: North | #pbparty Finalist ‘24 & ‘25 | #kidlit booster | #skypitch pitch party organizer | #pbchat picture book club
@ahypes.bsky.social
children's book writer, mom, therapist, painter, yogger, music fan, star gazer & other things. www.annadahypes.com
@cookiecucco.bsky.social
Steph Smith - AVAILABLE FOR WORK | COMMISSIONS OPEN🟢 | BG Designer / VisDev | Prev: WB Animation | crazy catlady | she/her 💌 stephsart440@gmail.com 💼 www.stephsmithart.com 🎨 www.instagram.com/cookiecucco
@avc-art.bsky.social
Children's Book Illustrator in central Florida "The Inclusive Reef: Finn and Hatch", written by Tabitha Erbe and illustrated by myself available for preorder SOON! 🐠🪸 Open for work and representation ✨ Check out my portfolio: https://www.avc-art.com/
@cristinadelera.bsky.social
✏️ Spanish-American illustrator 📍 New York 🌸 rep by édition Paumes 🇯🇵 📬 open for collaborations
@rebwrites.bsky.social
Mom of 2 (+ rescue 🐈) developmental pediatrician, child health advocate, nature enthusiast, rewilding volunteer, kidlit writer, writersrumpus.com #SCBWI #12x12 #couragetocreate 2023 Austin SCBWI Cynthia Leitich Smith mentorship award finalist,views my own
@emmagingrich.bsky.social
Grandmother of seven 👵🏼 world traveler 🌍 avid crocheter 🧶 Author of Wild Cats and Dragons: A Paul Viridian Adventure 🐉 🐆
@caitdarfler.com
picture book writer. mom. geologist. environmentalist. gardener. jigsaw puzzler. #SCBWI #kidlit 🏳️🌈 Co-Assistant Regional Advisor, SCBWI NY: West/Central PBParty2025 Finalist! www.caitdarfler.com Rep'd by Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social
@thecreativecompany.bsky.social
Since 1932, we have published children’s books of the highest quality. Across four generations of family participation, we remain committed to crafting internationally sought-after picture books & superb nonfiction for readers of all ages.
@scbwiespanol.bsky.social
Comité de la ✨Sociedad de Escritores e Ilustradores de Libros Infantiles✨ para hablantes de lengua hispana. ✉️slc@scbwi.org 🪁 Newsletter: https://www.scbwi.org/regions/international-central/la-cometa 🔗 Links: https://linktr.ee/scbwiespanol
@susandrewwrites.com
Kid Lit Writer. Author of Sadie Does Not Like Sorries. Follow me here: Website: Susan Drew Writes Newsletter: www.substack.com/@susandrew Intagram: www.instagram.com/_susandrew/
@pullenclaudine.bsky.social
PB Author, Toddler Mum, Wife, @SCBWI, #12x12PB | Fall Writing Frenzy ‘22 Winner | 50PreciousWords HM ‘23 | PBRisingStars ‘23 Runner Up
@andrewkatzauthor.bsky.social
#Kidlit author 🇨🇦. #picturebooks Editor and story coach. Forest of Reading nominee. Co-founder Picture Books, Eh! Upcoming: JACKIE'S DRAWING (2025) LITTLE HEARTS IN THE SNOW (2025). Recent: A STARLIT TRIP TO THE LIBRARY (2022). andrewkatzbooks.ca. He/him
@agnesbelle.bsky.social
Painter and aspiring #kidlit writer. #12x12 member, #poetry. #Equine enthusiast. Lifelong learner trying to make the most of this thing called life. www.artwithagnes.com
@nakisanooraee.bsky.social
* B.Sc. & M.Sc. in Physics. Ph.D. in Astrophysics * Fiction & nonfiction children's book writer * Immigrant from Iran, now in Germany www.nakisanooraee.com https://linktr.ee/nakisanooraee #12x12
@calicattoi.bsky.social
@lisacowanpineo.bsky.social
Writer currently working on a MG novel. Mom to a ND son and a trans daughter. Ally. Lover of horror & true crime media, the Food Network, tattoos, and pop culture Christmas ornaments. 🇨🇦🏳️⚧️♾️ She/her
@kathleendoherty.bsky.social
Reading/Educ. Specialist and author of DON'T FEED THE BEAR (Union Square), THE THINGITY-JIG (Peachtree), and THE TWIST-A-ROO (Peachtree) #kidlit www.KathleenDohertyAuthor.com Rep'd by Amy Stern@Sheldon Fogelman
@kidlitforla.bsky.social
Auction by the #kidlit community to raise funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. Bidding: Jan 20th (9am PST) - Jan 28th (8pm PST). Amazing items up for bid: www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles Bear logo by Sydney Hanson IG: @sydwiki
@lorettagarbutt.bsky.social
Children's Author https://www.booksbyloretta.com/ New in 2023 - JEFFREY LOVES BLUE-OwlkidsBooks New in 2024 - Wake Up, Little Pin!- OwlkidsBooks 2025 - DIAPER BOY 2027 - In Baba's Tiny Kitchen Animation voice actor Babar, Max and Ruby...
@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
@sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social
Children's #author of the middlegrade thriller FRIEND ME (Scholastic Press). Studied history at Harvard but didn't learn enough of it. From US & Ireland. Living in Scotland. NEW BOOK: how to write a query letter bit.ly/SMApitchorder
@mhendrixwrites.bsky.social
Ⓜ️ is for EMpathy ✍️ Author of THE CHAPERONE (Sourcebooks Fire) 📍Jersey Girl ➡️ Kentucky Colonel 📚 booksky https://www.mhendrixwrites.com
@tajmccoy.bsky.social
Author, Literary Agent (open to queries), Higher Ed Consultant, Private Chef… tumbleweed. Author website: https://tajmccoywrites.com Agency website: https://ldlainc.com Rep: https://bsky.app/profile/jemiscoe.bsky.social
@sarahlynnwrites.bsky.social
Reader, writer, wife, mom, writing instructor living in St. Louis. There’s the Arch! I called it first.
@hilarymargitich.bsky.social
#Kidlit Author Rep'd by Marisa Cleveland at The Seymour Agency, Penn State Grad Children's Lit ‘25, Cornell MBA/M. Labor Relations, CYBILS Awards Judge, Writers' Rumpus Blogger, #SCBWI
@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
@megosphere.bsky.social
Children’s Author. Fan of all dogs. Big-time laugher. Author of I Live In A Tree Trunk✨I Was Born A Baby✨Wondering Around✨Rock That Vote✨ Coming to Bookstores 8.26.25 THE EVERYTHING TRAIL🌲 Represented by Emily van Beek @foliojr
@adventurefunclub.bsky.social
Kid Lit Illustrator ••• I like jokes, hugs, coffee and donuts. Mostly in that order. Rep'd by @ksonnack.bsky.social at ABLA adventurefun.club
@heidieys.bsky.social
#KidLit Author & Poet. JANIE WRITES A PLAY (Charlesbridge). Debut MG verse novel THE POETRY OF CAR MECHANICS 4/15 (Astra). Birder/Owler. HeidiEYStemple.com.
@maryjanelange.bsky.social
Wine lover, tree hugger, children's book author-illustrator, middle/high school art teacher in Paris. California (native)🐻 France (adoptee)🐔 https://serendipiti.myportfolio.com/ https://www.instagram.com/maryjanelange4?igsh=ZngzZTBpdW5qbW1m
@sonjamcg.bsky.social
Sonja McGiboney is an author and photographer with a focus on children's literature. She created a series of concept PB called "Jazzy’s Books." She is focused on building her PB library with new stories.
@kidlittv.bsky.social
📚We're an Award-Winning website celebrating children's books & reading with Videos 🎥 Podcasts 🎧 KidLit Crafts & Activities 🎨 🏅An ALSC BEST DIGITAL TOOL 🐛CARLE HONOREE Founder: Julie Gribble @juliegribble.bsky.social #kidlit
@junesmalls.bsky.social
Children's Author They Lead: The Wolf Pack Hear Them Roar! bookshop.org/shop/JuneSmalls www.junesmalls.com
@jbrookewrites.bsky.social
Writer / Prose Book Reviews Editor at The Rumpus / Filmmaker Jbrookewrites.com
@debbuschman.bsky.social
Kidlit writer, SCBWI Volunteer, Debut PB Coming out with The Little Press 2026
@dtdelosh.bsky.social
Illustrator/storyteller represented by Lynnette Novak of The Seymour Agency portfolio: https://dianadelosh.com
@gretahummingbird.com
✦ Children's book illustrator & Designer for animation 🎨 ✦ she/her ✦ Open for new projects: gretahummingbird.com
@khaysdemuga.bsky.social
Writer, YA Historical Mysteries, Querying, Excessive tea drinking