Stephanie Maksymiw

@sarah-a-author.bsky.social

Children's Author & Teacher/SENCo Bella's Butterflies 🦋 Winner #ChuckleChallenge 2024 Winner #springflingkidlit 2023 Mentor #WriteMentor 2023 & 2025

@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)

@viviankirkfield.bsky.social

Writer for children—reader forever…living my dream as the author of award-winning pictures books & helping others follow their dreams with the #50PreciousWords Writing Contest & Literacy Initiative. Lover of dark chocolate and compassionate people.

@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

@wendygwriter.bsky.social

Kidlit #author. Debut PB out in the world, seeking new representation. #kidlit #2023RUCCL #2022PBParty, #12x12PB, Inked Voices

@jburbank.bsky.social

she/her I write & illustrate picture books! ENFJ/enneagram 7 #PBParty ‘23 and ‘25 Finalist, #PBRisingStars ‘23 Runner Up #StorytellerAcademy #SCBWI #12x12

@katrinatangen.bsky.social

Kidlit Author | COMING 2026: RAMP IT UP! (Charlesbridge) | COPY THAT, COPY CAT!: INVENTIONS INSPIRED BY ANIMALS (Barefoot Books, 2023) | 12x12 | SCBWI SoCal | Disabled by ME/CFS https://linktr.ee/katrinatangen

@roseannefrank.bsky.social

#PB Writer | O’WIN & the MOON (2025) | ALICE IN THE PALACE | Social Media Guru #SCBWILongIsland | #PBParty| #kidlit Workshops | Insta: @writingoutloud X: @writingoutloud2 | Just Be Kind! linktr.ee/rbfrank NYC Brooklyn born

@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

@janycampana.bsky.social

Picture Book Creator, PBParty Finalist '25, Kidlit Writer, Passionate Reader, Lover Of All Things Books & BBQ, #SCBWI, Artist-in-Training, Friend, GoldenDoodle Mom janycampana.com

@mowrex.bsky.social

Twitter defector | Writer of Random Thoughts | Documenter of Family Adirondack Adventures | she/her | #SCBWI | #kidlit | #pb | #Storystorm | #amquerying

@bettebergeron.bsky.social

@bykatiegilstrap.bsky.social

Author of SPACEMANATEE! (Magination Press), PENNY LU PORCUPINE, and FINNEGAN FOX (Nancy Paulsen Books). 📚 Bestie to @attaboyartie.bsky.social 🐕 Friend to all creatures ❤️🐾

@smozer.bsky.social

Writer of kidlit and teacher of adorable firsties. Member of @SCBWI and @12x12 Mets fan, empty nester, and lover of dogs (especially the one named Mookie Mozer).

@jynhall.bsky.social

Owned by a rescue dog. Adored by an amazing man who doesn't (much) mind being called by my last name. Cali girl living in Georgia. Neurospicy PB/MG kidlit writer #SCBWI, #12x12PB. International London Writer's Salon Host

@kristimahoney.bsky.social

PB author 🦙 ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS (Out now!) 🦉OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS (Gnome Road, Spring 2026) 12x12 PB, SCBWI, PBSoar rep'd by @elisahouot.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/kristimahoneybooks

@denadavisbooks.bsky.social

🌺🇬🇷 Pre-pub #KidLit author, disability advocate, library board member, former teacher, optimistic realist #SCBWI #CBA #12X12 #50PreciousWords Winner ‘22 #PBParty Participant, she/her 🌺🇬🇷

@michellewitte.bsky.social

Children’s literary agent with Mansion Street Literary (open to queries first 10 days each month, starting in June) and mental health advocate. I also write craptastic books. She/her. www.michellewitteliterary.com

@writeloudly.bsky.social

Writer. Literary Agent at Speilburg Literary. Status updates and MSWL at SeraRivers.com Rep’d by Katie Shea Boutillier at Donald Maass Literary Agency

@lynnettenovak.bsky.social

Literary agent with The Seymour Agency (she/her) Threads: @lynnette_novak

@vickyweberbooks.bsky.social

Literary Agent at CMA ❤ Publishing Coach + 🇵🇷 Children's Book Author repped by Amy Giuffrida @kissbyink.bsky.social 👉 Query me: http://querymanager.com/vweber 👉 Writing/Publishing Advice: www.athomeauthor.com 👉 www.vickyweber.com

@christiemegill.bsky.social

Kidlit agent at The CAT Agency, writer, story collector. Future ghost. Newsletter: throughlines.substack.com

@kaitlynleann17.bsky.social

Kidlit Literary Agent at Bradford Lit, Middle School Math Teacher, PB author Repped by Jackie Kruzie, Living that “eat a cookie while you can” kinda life

@amstephens.bsky.social

Kidlit Author • Teacher • Diver🤿 ARITHMECHICKS 🐥series, CATastrophe 🐈 series, & more! Rep'd by Emily Mitchell @ Wernick & Pratt Agency https://www.annmariestephensbooks.com

@naomimilliner.bsky.social

Grateful for family, friends, readers, and books, including my own: SUPER JAKE & THE KING OF CHAOS, ON ALL OTHER NIGHTS, and THE TROUBLE WITH SECRETS (coming in April 2025!). I enjoy mentoring children and adults, and connecting with other writers.

@martifuerst.bsky.social

#author, #illustrator, maker, mom - #kidlit #kidlitart Former librarian, currently dreaming up magic Books: THAT'S NOT A HAT! FRANCIS THE ONE-EYED WONDER KITTY MINDFUL PRECAUTIONS FOR PRACTICAL MAGIC Seeking Representation http://www.martifuerst.com

@jenniferjohnson.bsky.social

Kidlit PB writer, nature lover, and art builder. (she/her) #PBParty #SCBWI

@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

@woolleystories.bsky.social

Kidlit author and illustrator, graphic designer for higher education, owner of a giant tortoise 🩵✏️📖🐢🩵 BIRTHDAY BASH (2025) | EARTH ROVER (2025) repd. by Dan Cramer @pageturnerlit.bsky.social www.woolleystories.com

@katelynaronson.bsky.social

🇺🇸🇫🇷 France / Switzerland / California 👩🏼‍🎓Bilingual MA, La Sorbonne Paris My Books: 🐷Piglette 1, 2 🌸 ☕️🐃Clovis 1, 2 ⭐️ 🐭💩Poo-Dunit?⭐️ 🥜When PB Met J🍓 🧜‍♀️Orpheline, June ‘25 🐘Clovis 3, Sept ‘25

@kidlitchat.bsky.social

#kidlitchat happens every Tuesday night at 9E/6P, co-hosted by @bonnieadamson.com and @gregpincus.bsky.social. The topic is posted here as each chat begins, as well as any important chat news. Banner art by Brian Kirby: @boringstorybook.com

@joellegebhardt.bsky.social

🇨🇦🇩🇪 #kidlit writer and illustrator PB- MR. BUTTONMAN AND THE GREAT ESCAPE (Simply Read 2020) More PB’s coming! Ssshhhhh 😉| SCBWI | www.joellegebhardt.com

@yayaramas.bsky.social

She/Her Mexican #Kidlit illustrator & designer Cooking, eating & dibujanding ✏️ www.yayarama.com

@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

@tielmourpress.bsky.social

Indie Children's Book Publisher 🍁 Let's get kids excited about reading AND nature! https://linktr.ee/tielmourpress

@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

@teresarodrigues.bsky.social

Wife. Mother. Reader. Kidlit writer. Lover of 🧀, 🍫, ⚽️, & Peloton. Rep’d by @christietellsastory at @thecatagency; WHERE THEY GATHER (Atheneum, Spring ‘26)

@jennawaldmanauthor.bsky.social

Children's Author & Poet. 12x12 Rhyme Co-Elf. Bluesky Newbie. A Purr-fect Passover '25, Purr-im Time! '23, Sharkbot Shalom '21, Larry's Latkes '21 Repped by Lisa Rambert-Valaskova/Transatlantic Agency www.jennawaldman.com IG: @jennawaldmanauthor

@professoraixa.bsky.social

Mom, artist, writer, reader, professor, viajera, soñadora, bilingüe 🇦🇷📚https://www.aixaperezprado.com

@mariettaa.bsky.social

Author and illustrator of: Wombat And The Family Tree Jack The Library Cat 🐴 Equestrian Instructor 🐶 Dog mom Supporter of 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈 Rep's by Jemiscoe Chambers-Black Andrea Brown Literary Agency https://www.mariettaapollonio.com

@septimusbrown.com

Senior editor at the DarlingAxe.com. Blogging at SeptimusBrown.com. Award-winning short-fiction writer. Chaotic good. He/they.

@kellydhouse.bsky.social

Literary Agent, The Tobias Literary Agency | #kidlit | AALA | SCBWI | 🐱and 🐶 | writer-hiker-daydreamer | www.KellyDyksterhouse.com

@pbrisingstars.bsky.social

We give experienced picture book creators the platform to pull up-and-coming, historically excluded creators up the turbulent publishing ladder. www.pbrisingstars.com

@littlethoughtspress.com

A print lit mag for kids featuring writing and artwork by both adult and youth creatives. EIC: @clairemtaylor.com littlethoughtspress.com

@highlightsfound.bsky.social

The Highlights Foundation positively impacts children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inspire children to become their best selves. https://linktr.ee/highlightsfound

@veeantonayak.bsky.social

🪿🐉🌓 Author, illustrator, lifelong learner and Mom. #PBRisingStars 2023 Honorable Mention #SCBWI #CANSCAIP #12x12PB #LetsGoGooseGoose #SirSteveandtheChristmasDragon #WhenSunMetMoon 🍁www.antonayak.com

@lisasbilla.bsky.social

writer of picture books and poetry, teacher, traveler, mom of boys and dogs #12x12PB #scbwi #InkedVoices #50PreciousWords winner '23 HM '24 #amquerying

@cekster.bsky.social

#kidlit #author, retired #educator, yogi, #scbwi, #12x12, #edusky #couragetocreate

@nancytupperling.bsky.social

Children's Author, Poet, Librarian, Believer. #SCBWI. Repped by Anne Marie O’Farrell Inspired by my multicultural family & the world around me. Soli Deo gloria! https://www.nancytupperling.com/ & latest book https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714096/

@lauriewarchol.bsky.social

Fiction & Nonfiction kidlit writer, avid birder, addicted to golf & coffee. PEN New England Discovery Award for Nonfiction; Cricket Media (Ladybug Magazine)