Starter pack for kid lit authors and librarians
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@authorkelliebeggs.bsky.social
@tielmourpress.bsky.social
Indie Children's Book Publisher 🍁 Let's get kids excited about reading AND nature! https://linktr.ee/tielmourpress
@tomtolkien.bsky.social
Editor of https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk and https://k-12readinglist.com . Ex teacher and senior leader.
@lorikeating.bsky.social
Author, Florida, #SCBWI, and Mom to my favorite gymnast! Rep’d by Sherri Wilson Johnson at Gardner Literary Agency.
@kidlit411.bsky.social
Everything kid lit, in one place! A website and community founded by Elaine Kiely Kearns and @sylvialiu.bsky.social. Follow us for weekly links to kid lit resources and book giveaways. website: kidlit411.com
@fspacquisitions.bsky.social
Acquiring editor for Free Spirit Publishing, an imprint of Teacher Created Materials, the leading publisher of social & emotional learning books for kids, teens, & educators. Write for us! She/her
@jess-a-roux.bsky.social
NueroSpicy creator who prefers your virtual company to overcrowded parties. Wife, homeschool mom of 3, living a wild gypsy life. Let's talk about books and writing, friends! 📚 🎨 #kidlit #PB #MG #illustrator #author #12×12 #SCBWI
@bethstilborn.bsky.social
Writer (mostly Middle Grade), SCBWI Canada West, CANSCAIP, Freelance Editor, Cat-lover. My website is https://www.bethstilborn.ca/
@teachertoauthor.bsky.social
Former Pre-K teacher ➡ SAHM to 6 yo & 3 yo twins |kidlit author #SCBWI #holidaywritingcontest HM '22 #50preciouswords HM '23 #ChuckleChallenge Winner'24 Rep'd by Amanada Carbonell at Belcastro www.nicolegarnett.com
@jlindseybooks.bsky.social
Writer - ALWAYS ROOM FOR ONE MORE (Sourcebooks, 2026) | BoyMomx3 | Rep'd by @litagentkatiem.bsky.social #SCBWI #12x12
@planningforsun.bsky.social
I agent, I write, I ride my bike, I obsessively read weather forecasts. Associate Literary Agent at Corvisiero Literary Agency.
@mjgwrite.bsky.social
NYT bestselling author of SKY'S END | AMONG SERPENTS (January 7th, 2025) | 7th Grade ELA Teacher | https://linktr.ee/marcjgregson
@karilavellewrites.bsky.social
Author of the BUTT OR FACE? series, ODE TO GRAPEFRUIT: HOW JAMES EARL JONES FOUND HIS VOICE (illustrated by Bryan Collier), and WE MOVE THE WORLD (illustrated by @nabihaiderali.bsky.social)
@tavaresbooks.bsky.social
New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Dasher, Red & Lulu, several other picture books, and the graphic novel Hoops.
@justincolonbooks.bsky.social
Children's Author. Professional Voice & On-Camera Actor. Backyard Beekeeper. Bad pianist. Author Website: justincolonbooks.com Critiques & Consultations: kidlithive.com
@jarrett-lerner.bsky.social
Award-winning maker of books for kids. Represented by Myrsini Stephanides of Arc Literary Management. www.jarrettlerner.com
@amychini.bsky.social
#Kidlit writer and sometimes illustrator, making things since 1980. Send me all the vegan things. #FallWritingFrenzy 2024 Winner #KidLitVibes 2023 Winner #SprinFlingKidLit 2023 (HM) 12th annual #Halloweensie (HM) www.amychini.com
@jacintapatt.bsky.social
#PB author, wife, mama, teacher, learner. Member of #SCBWI and currently querying! My words appear in @TheDirigible 🎈
@stephlupohenson.bsky.social
Award Winning Writer: PB, Middle Grade, Children’s Poetry, Verse, YA . "No School, My Rules!" Tielmour Press 2024, "Tall as the Sun" Watchful Wizard Publishing 2026, SCBWI Scholarship Winner, Rep: Katie Monson SBR Media
@ryanraeharbuck.bsky.social
WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE A CHAIR #memoir | Words in NYTimes, Huffpost, Newsweek, Insider | WIPs w/♿️ rep #MG #PB #A | Boy mom-Reluctant omnivore-Sitter of wheelchairs-Denverite | Rep'd by Esty Loveing-Downes, ArtHouse Literary www.ryanraeharbuck.com
@brilawyer.bsky.social
Picture book author 📚 Poems in Dirigible Balloon, Little Thoughts Press, & The Toy magazines / PBParty Finalist 2024 / Repped by Jen Newens at Martin Literary Exciting publishing announcement coming soon!
@drenderturmaud.bsky.social
Kidlit Author + Trauma Therapist | Rep’d by @BookFairyAngus | Psychology Today Expert Blog Author| SCBWI |Host of the You, Me, & the Writing Journey Podcast (@YMWJPodcast) and @YouDeservepIt Pitch Event
@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
@phyllisharris.bsky.social
Children’s book author-illustrator. Rep’d by Kristen Terrette @ Martin Literary. Books: THE GIFT SHOP BEAR 🧸🎄❤️ CLAUDE 🎨🐶 2026 Illustrated over 30 children’s books. Website - https://www.phyllisharris.com
@tracierenee.bsky.social
Librarian in sort-of Chicago. PW book reviewer. #Amquerying #SCBWI writer/poet. Winner: #50PreciousWords, Highlights scholarship, ElegantLit. HM: #PBParty, IAmWritingPB. WTMP mentee, RisingTalent finalist. https://linktr.ee/tracie.renee
@carolynbfraiser.bsky.social
NF #PB Author, MOON TREE 🌙🌲(2022, Reycraft Books) & M IS FOR MASON JAR (2025, Familius). #STEM. #SCBWI. Crystal Kite Award. Rep: Michelle Z. Jackson, LCS Literary. She/Her. #KidLitEvents calendar is available at CarolynBFraiser.com/KidLit
@kaaauthor.bsky.social
I write books, like the "ONE & ONLY" series, WISHTREE, ODDER, and DOGTOWN. ODDER picture book out now! I post with some help from Two Cats Comm.
@sylvialiu.bsky.social
MG author who loves oceans, kraken, cephalopods | next book: ⚽️ STEALING THE SCORE (World Cup story out 2026) | latest book: 🦌 NEAR & DEER | MG sci-fi: 🦀 HANA HSU AND THE GHOST CRAB NATION | co-run Kidlit411 | website: enjoyingplanetearth.com
@mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social
I write #PB & #MG with humor, heart & hope 💖 #PBParty host | #SCBWI FL Crit Group Coordinator | #12x12PB | http://linktr.ee/MindyAlyseWeiss | https://mindyalyseweiss.com/ Repped by @joycesweeney.bsky.social
@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
@librarianjones.com
Educator-Librarian-Author-Activist-Grassroots Organizer-Speaker-Bibliophile-Louisianan Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ThatLibrarian
@ericsmithrocks.bsky.social
🏠 Founder & Agent at Neighborhood Literary. 📚 Award-winning Author. 👴🏽 Perpetually Tired Dad. Latest book: With or Without You (a Junior Library Guild selection!), out now!
@bauerpower.bsky.social
Color script lead on Young Jedi Adventures & Assistant Prof at CCS. Past: Dreamworks, Paramount, Sony, & more. Also - Ellorie’s mom. Betsy.Bauer.art@gmail.com, www.betsybauerART.com
@paulvinelli.bsky.social
Picture Book Writer | MLIS Highlights Foundation Scholar Co-Host of The Sartorial Librarians Podcast @sartoriallibrary.bsky.social Apple: apple.co/4e4mM3h Spotify: spoti.fi/3ANgYge
@jessicawhippl17.bsky.social
Author of ENOUGH IS… Tilbury House '23, illus. Nicole Wong | I THINK I THINK A LOT Free Spirit Publishing '23, illus. Josée Bisaillon | Repped by Emily Keyes | website: authorjessicawhipple.com | also poetry | https://linktr.ee/JessicaWhippl17
@llavoieauthor.bsky.social
Author of picture books & spooky middle grade novels. Next PB: COUSINS! (5/27/25) Debut MG: 13 DOORS OF BLACK HOUSE (5/13/25) Rep: James McGowan Website: linktr.ee/lauralavoie
@annettewhipple.bsky.social
Writer & Speaker. Baker (and burner) of cookies. Mom & wife. Celebrates curiosity in the world and nonfiction kidlit. https://www.annettewhipple.com/
@lindsayleslie.bsky.social
Tickle-fight champion. People-watching connoisseur. Lover of all things snark. Oh, and I dream up picture books! GUS HEARTS THE BUS (July 1, 2025) | SO YOU WANT TO BUILD A LIBRARY | DUSK EXPLORERS | Etc. rep’d by Charlotte Wenger www.lindsayleslie.com
@kcollazo.bsky.social
STEM Advocate|Picture Book Author|Retired Educator|Proud mom of 3 sons|Married to super guy|Packers Fan collazocove.com
@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
@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
@haloteachlearn.bsky.social
ESL Teacher. Mom. Travel. Dance. Strawberry ice cream. #Kidlit Author, repped by @KaitlynLeann17 SCBWI 12x12 http://HannahLorenzoBooks.com
@ebonylynnmudd.bsky.social
“The Dancing Auth🪩r”📍CLT PB, MG —> Rep’d by Erin Murphy 👦🏾+🩰= Add JUNIOR TAKES A LEAP on Goodreads: http://bit.ly/3CI9jkb _______________________________ 🌸Website: www.ebonylynnmudd.com 📚PB Courses: www.thepbretreat.com 💫PB Mentorship: www.pbrisingstars.com
@juliehauswrites.bsky.social
I write PBs! | IF MY SISTER WERE A WORM (Holiday House ‘26) | Yeehoo Press Star Award '23 | SCBWI Most Promising Fiction MS 24' | Rep’d by CoCo Freeman https://hauswirthwrites.wixsite.com/juliehauswirth
@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.
@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
@aprilberrybooks.bsky.social
Introvert, travel writer, children's book author. Rep'd by Katie Monson of SBR Media. #kidlit #writingcommunity #12x12PB AprilBerryBooks.com
@bethandlisapod.bsky.social
Authors Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid iron out the wrinkles in writing, publishing, and everything in between . . . One podcast at a time. https://linktr.ee/writerswithwrinkles
@mrschureads.bsky.social
Librarian. NYT Bestselling Author. | LOUDER THAN HUNGER, RUTHIE ROSE’S BIG IDEA, THE GIFT OF STORY, THIS IS A SCHOOL, THIS IS A STORY | Agent: Molly O'Neill
@jilanne.bsky.social
Children's book author, book blogger: PB/MG, #STEM linktr.ee/JilanneHoffmann HEARTLAND (LBYR '26) THE OCEAN'S HEART (Lerner '26) A RIVER OF DUST (Chronicle '23) Agent: Lori Steel Focus: Earth's wonders+environment, STEAMTeam
@fangmousbooks.bsky.social
Author, illustrator, designer. LAYLA & THE BOTS, INVENT-A-PET, FRIENDBOTS, BEST BUDDIES (Scholastic, '23), AVA LIN (Candlewick, '24), & more.
@devpetty.bsky.social
Children’s Author. Devout Californian. Rep'd by @jenrofe of ABLA www.devpetty.com
@carriefinison.bsky.social
Writer, reader, rhymer, dreamer. Author of Don't Hug Doug, Dozens of Doughnuts & other picture books that don’t start with the letter D.
@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
@12x12challenge.bsky.social
12 x 12 is a diverse community of picture book authors and illustrators at all levels. You get accountability & support in the goal to write 1 new PB draft each month + more! Registration open now! https://12x12challenge.com/membership.
@lynnekelly.bsky.social
USA Today bestselling children’s author & sign language interpreter, mom of 2 dogs and 1 human SONG FOR A WHALE THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF BIRDS THREE BLUE HEARTS coming Fall ‘25 lynnekellybooks.com #SCBWI Houston
@troystory.bsky.social
www.troystory.ca Kids' author. Nine picture books. 18 magazine stories.
@amedyckman.bsky.social
NYT Bestselling/Geisel-winning GRATEFUL #kidlit author! (And goofball. If YOU’RE a l’il weird too, we’re gonna be pals! 😄!) NEWEST 📚: 🐥DUCKIE & SNAPS🐊 #1: WE CANNOT BE FRIENDS; ❤️SILLY BOOBIES: A LOVE STORY💙; BAT, CAT & RAT #2: ☀️VACATION☀️. MORE 📚 soon! 😄!
@pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social
A free e-newsletter from Publishers Weekly that reports on children's and YA books. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/9Ubz9L
@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
@fuse8.bsky.social
Blog about kids books? You bet (A Fuse #8 Production). Library degree? You know it. Books for kids? Five. Books for adults about kidlit? Two. Podcasts about kids books? One (Fuse 8 n’ Kate). Having fun! https://afuse8production.slj.com
@taralazar.bsky.social
Funny picture book author of FLAT CAT, 7 ATE 9, BLOOP & more, mom, foodie, 80s fan, MS disabled. STORYSTORM founder. SCBWI Golden & Crystal Kite recipient. http://linktr.ee/taralazar
@sylviaichen.bsky.social
TRICKY CHOPSTICKS {‘24 @SimonKIDS} 🌟 SPARKLES FOR SUNNY: A Lunar New Year Story {‘25 @PenguinKids} 🌟 #SCBWI #12x12PB #PBParty #PBRisingStars #PBStudyBuddy Rep: @AgentHenkin 💜 food +☕+ writing STEAM PBs
@hunderdown.bsky.social
I'm a children's book editor, teacher and workshop presenter, owner of The Purple Crayon website -- www.underdown.org I do have opinions about other things and will share them as well.
@alioop7.bsky.social
Editorial consultant at Alison Weiss Editorial. Causing all sorts of mayhem in the publishing world. www.alisonweisseditorial.com
@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
@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
@joshfunkbooks.bsky.social
I write picture books for adults to read to children so that children fall in love with reading. Books like Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast, Dear Unicorn, My Pet Feet, How to Code a Sandcastle, & more. joshfunkbooks.com
@debbieohi.com
Writes & illustrates books. 🇨🇦 #CanKidLit. Comics, board games, poetry. Illus in books by Judy Blume, Michael Ian Black, others. I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS. Alt-text fan. #Uplift https://debbieohi.com/ What I'm working on: @work.debbieohi.com
@brianlarossa.com
Executive Art Director at Scholastic (Picture & Chapter Books). Adjunct at The City College of New York (Design Criticism). Writer (Fiction). Speaker (SCBWI et al). Born ATL. Live NYC. He/Him. 💙❤️ www.brianlarossa.com The 523rd person to join Bluesky.
@katemessner.com
NYT bestselling author of 70+ books for kids. Educator. Speaker. Adirondack 46er. Passionately curious. Latest book: HISTORY SMASHERS: EARTH DAY & THE ENVIRONMENT www.katemessner.com
@authorkelliebeggs.bsky.social
Author & Library Media Specialist Represented by Mara Cobb https://kelliebeggs.weebly.com/ Writer of kid lit humor, lyrical, and SEL & adult rom-coms Founder of #PBandKidJudges writing competition #SCBWI #kidlit #PB #romcom #author #romanceauthor