Stephanie Maksymiw

@valeriebolling.bsky.social

Author of books for children and teachers | Longtime educator | DEIAB advocate | Born in NY | Raised and resides in CT https://valeriebolling.com Authors Guild; SCBWI; 12x12; Highlights #kidlit #PB #earlyreaders Agent: James McGowan

@anythingmaureen.bsky.social

Writer, #ActuallyAutistic, legally blind. Former journalist/editor. Dutch. Disability and mental health advocate. ❤️ books, music, crafting. #WritingCommunity

@cbmwrites.bsky.social

Twin mom. PB Writer. Travel junkie. Broadway enthusiast. Collector of all things Wizard of Oz. I #12x12PB I #SCBWI I #50PreciousWords winner 2025

@kimwnolan.bsky.social

#KidLit Author/Illustrator, Museum Exhibit Designer, #SCBWIdrawthis winner, #50PreciousWords 1st Place winner, & #PBParty HM '24 & '25 #SCBWI ♿️✝️✡️☮️☯️💟♻️ https://linktr.ee/kimwnolan

@patbrownbooks.bsky.social

Retired Bilingual ESL teacher. Writer. Poems in @TheDirigible & Bards anthologies. #Kidlit #PictureBooks #SCBWI #12x12 #50PreciousWords 2024 Winner. 📚

@lindamludke.bsky.social

Librarian, book lover, vintage enthusiast and children's book reviewer for Quill & Quire and Booklist

@cathcio.bsky.social

STEM Picture book author🌎⚛️☀️Science teacher ✨Family ♥️ grandkids, friends, teaching, writing and golf all fill my days ✨ Enjoy the view! 🌎

@picturebookseh.bsky.social

We write, illustrate and support Canadian, and we’re releasing our sixth year of picture books in 2025. Follow us for news about 🇨🇦 PBs, blogs by 🇨🇦 PB creators and more, eh! Website: https://picturebookseh.weebly.com

@holliewolverton.bsky.social

Picture book writer rep'd by Joyce Sweeney. Mother. Animal & nature lover. Former & future traveler. Minimalist wannabe. #FirstDraftFriday #SCBWI

@angelgan.bsky.social

Picture Book Writer. Published Short Story Author. Reader. Crafter. Optimist. Nature. Animals. Institute of Children’s Literature. #Storystorm #PBParty #12x12PictureBookWritingChallenge

@laurazarrin.bsky.social

Children’s Book illustrator and Abstract Collage Artist. LauraZarrin’s.com

@suzelsonauthor.bsky.social

@RateYourStory Judge HAUNTED POND @OhMGpress ‘25 CALM DOWN COUNTING @DCCED ‘25 Words @OffBeatReads ‘23+4 Poetry and Words @Nancythefurmom KidsChoiceKidLitWritingContest HM ‘24 2 PB @SmartyPantsMag suzanneelson.com Love 4-seasons camping 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦

@authorhmacht.bsky.social

Author of The Mutant Critter Sitter #MG series, The Woodlot Monster Mysteries #MG series, & more! Creator of #SeasonsOfKidLit.com. Rep’d by @Lynnette_Novak

@twistedhausreads.bsky.social

Reading Rainbow alumni: Writer, editor, publisher, book reviewer, & aspiring author. Loud, neurospicy, progressive in Indianapolis, Indiana. Fueled by: books, plants, yarn, coffee, art. 🏳️‍🌈 DMs open if you're local! Socials: linktr.ee/twistedhausreads

@alambsinclair.bsky.social

Author, NatGeo Explorer, Educator Rep'd by Joyce Sweeney at The Seymour Agency ashleylambsinclair.com #kidlit

@babyfork.bsky.social

Former teacher and school librarian. Currently writing for kids. Dolly Parton is my patron saint. Bill Murray is my spirit animal. I ❤️ cheese, rainbows & picture books! VCFA MFA in Writing for Children & YA ‘22 AKA Babyfork 🌈🧀📚🌮🦄 #amquerying

@ronnawriter.bsky.social

#kidlit #neurodivergentsupporter #libraries #12x12PBChallenge, fmr European expat, ❤️ cats, standard poodles, purple + chocolate, SCBWI-LA Mingle coord. Picture book debut fall ‘26. Rep’d by Marisa Cleveland. goodreadswithronna.com + RonnaMandel.com

@dellarossferreri.bsky.social

Children's writer of board books, picture books & early chapter books Rep: Rachel Orr, Prospect Agency Upcoming: THE MOUSE BUFFET (Sleeping Bear Press, Aug2025) Illos by Tim Bowers Now booking K-3 school visits. https://www.dellarossferreri.com

@frankgaimari.bsky.social

Best-selling author, film critic, and screenwriter. Award-winning scripts: Vincent and Paul: Unspoken Brotherhood, Mary Reid, and La Famiglia. I love movies and my two golden retrievers. www.FrankGaimari.com www.FranksFilmReview.com

@valeriefrankel.bsky.social

👨‍🎓Professor, 📚author of 100 books on drwho💫starwars✨outlander #sfwa🚀 #scbwi #kidlit Cali https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004KMCLQK pitch me on #academic #Jewish #sff https://rowman.com/Action/SERIES/_/LEXJSF/Jewish-Science-Fiction-and-Fantasy

@scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social

@barbarakimmel.bsky.social

Children's Book Author and Playwright #SCBWI #KidLit www.barbarakimmelwrites.com 🕎 Hanukkah Hippity-Hop (Kar-Ben) 👑 Purim Possibilities (PJ, ‘26) 🦊 Rep'd by Eve Adler, Red Fox Literary

@gkuhny.bsky.social

Children’s picture book author: Book 2 presales June 2025 Into the Thicket, a boy finds an injured baby rabbit. How Happy Is a Lark? Intro for children to fun of language & sparks imagination. 🚫DMs authorgailkuhnlein.com

@gregpincus.bsky.social

Writer. Likes to rhyme, though not when writing movies or novels. But you should see my shopping lists! Has never bought an orange. #kidlitchat cohost for 14+ years on ex-Twitter (and now here on Tuesday nights at 9 PM EST!). Still bats and throws righty.

@barbarachristiephd.bsky.social

STEM educator, Kidlit author, community outreach advocate, nature-loving birder, pragmatic idealist #12X12PB #SCBWI

@hannahvanvels.bsky.social

Literary Agent at Belcastro Agency | Editor | Writer | #RevPit | Devoted German shepherd & cat mom | Amateur baker | Sparkling water enthusiast | she/her

@marlayablon.bsky.social

PB writer/Poet. Former Science/Math teacher. Once upon a time archeologist. #SCBWI #12x12 #AmQuerying 😻

@booksbymeghandowns.bsky.social

#SCBWI WINNER of the Nonfiction Most Promising Picture Book▪️SCBWI Cynthia Leitich Smith Writing Mentor Award Finalist ▪️ PB & MG writer▪️avid reader

@karengebbia.bsky.social

picture book writer & naturalist Rep'd by Amy Thrall Flynn, Aevitas Creative Management 3 books coming out 2026-2028! #SCBWIsfnortheastbay Sonoma County CoCoordinator https://www.karengebbia.com

@clayadamah.bsky.social

(they/ze) Author-Illustrator #kidlitart PBRS Honorable Mention 12x12 Silver Scholarship

@vgraboski.bsky.social

Infant Mental Health Therapist, Children’s Book Writer, Treat Maker, Tea drinker

@boonewrites.bsky.social

Author of books for curious kids. 📕✏️📚 UNFATHOMABLE, FLYING FEMINIST, PEDAL PUSHER, SCHOOL OF FISH, BUGS FOR BREAKFAST and more.

@scbwi.bsky.social

Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators Supporting quality children’s books & the artists who make them since 1971.

@samanthamclark.com

Author of books for kids and young at heart. Repped by Rachel Orr, Prospect Literary. Samanthamclark.com | Samanthamclark.substack.com | Bsky.app/profile/samanthamclark.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

@jennytwrites.bsky.social

✍️ Kidlit author 💌 TATE'S WILD RESCUE | Crown/Random House Kids '24 out now 📚 https://tinyurl.com/mr4bh273 ✨ Animal lover 🐦‍⬛ Friends with a crow 💌 www.jennyturnbull.com

@linahaldar.bsky.social

Kid Lit Author | Math Enthusiast | Education Consultant | Ice Cream Lover | 12x12 and SCBWI Member | Rep’d by Saba Sulaiman, Talcott Notch Literary Services Author of DEAR MATH, WE’RE NOT FRIENDS (Beaming Books 2026) www.linahaldar.com

@devpetty.bsky.social

Children’s Author. Devout Californian. Rep'd by @jenrofe of ABLA www.devpetty.com

@stephaniegibeault.bsky.social

Children's Author & Freelance Writer | nonfiction and fiction, picture books and middle grade | rep'd by Jacqui Lipton | #SCBWI, #12x12PB | She/Her | https://linktr.ee/stephaniegibeault 🐇💨🐕🐶🐩🐵🐝

@andrewchacket.bsky.social

Picture book author & elementary educator Up next: IN THIS CLASSROOM (Spring 2026) SQUIRREL & TURTLE: THIS BOOK HAS BIG WORDS (Fall 2027) https://t.co/YSBfW8Jq3

@justincolonbooks.bsky.social

Children's Author. Professional Voice & On-Camera Actor. Backyard Beekeeper. Bad pianist. Author Website: justincolonbooks.com Critiques & Consultations: kidlithive.com

@leahschanke.bsky.social

Multicultural Children’s Book Author | LeahSchanke.com | Debut #picturebook illustrated by Oboh Moses launched April 10, 2025. Member of Authors Guild and PAL member of #SCBWI. she/her/hers.

@jodieapeseche.bsky.social

Artist, author/illustrator, SCBWI, Courage to Create, Writers' Loft Hudson, MA, avid gardener, hiker, and fundraiser. Former teacher, librarian, and environmental specialist. Current dog mom! https://jodieapeseche.weebly.com

@shirleyfadden.bsky.social

ShirleyFadden.com Writer & Illustrator of picture books. SCBWI Rutgers Mentee Writer's Loft Anthology PBParty 2025 Finalist I make picture books for a tutu-wearing, lizard-loving, imaginary boss.

@drliztracy.bsky.social

Science writer and children's author. Loves real life inspiring stories, especially when they feature empowered women and girls. Represented by Tracy Marchini, BooksEnds Literary Agency. MYSTERY DRIVER (MIT Kids / Candlewick, 2025)

@gehrisch-arts.com

- #kidlit picture book #Author-Illustrator 👩🏻‍🎨 -Former IC of Cen/South Ohio #SCBWI. 🖌️ www.gehrisch-arts.com -Creative Director at Bookling Media 🎨 www.booklingmedia.com

@levarburton.bsky.social

Kunta, Geordi, Reading Rainbow guy. Flies twice as high… #bydhttmwfi

@thecatagency.bsky.social

Boutique art & literary agency, representing creators from all over the world.

@vivianeelbee.bsky.social

#Author of I WANT MY BOOK BACK and TEACH YOUR GIRAFFE TO SKI. #kidlit #SCBWI Repped by Christie Megill at CAT agency

@lorikeating.bsky.social

Author, Florida, #SCBWI, and Mom to my favorite gymnast! Rep’d by Sherri Wilson Johnson at Gardner Literary Agency.