KidLit New Author’s Starter Pack
Starter pack full of accounts that were helpful to me when I started writing for kids. *Pros that have been here a while and post often *Up and coming authors that interact and support others *Agents and editors that give great advice
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@authorkelliebeggs.bsky.social
@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.
@janefriedman.com
I report on the publishing industry through my paid newsletter, The Bottom Line, and educate writers on the business of authorship in THE BUSINESS OF BEING A WRITER (University of Chicago Press).
@nadiaawriter.bsky.social
KidLit Author: RAISAH AND THE BOAT TRIP (2023), HUMPHREY THE EGG_SPLORER (2023) THE ANIMAL SOCIETIES SERIES (2023) Agent: Joyce Sweeney, 12x12,
@sjohnstontaylor.bsky.social
Actor/singer/author who tells stories onstage & on the page. ND. Works/teaches at @thewritingbarn.bsky.social #Kidlit author: ANIMALS IN SURPRISING SHADES, 2023. Rep: Mara Cobb at Martin Lit. staylorwrites.com https://linktr.ee/sjohnstontaylor
@lisadavisbooks.com
Freelance children’s book editor and consultant. Also plays with clay. American in Belfast, via London and Munich. www.lisadavisbooks.com My cat is cuter than yours. 😺 (she/her)
@lizziebrooks.bsky.social
PB/CNF Author + Freelance Editor + Sarcasm + Heart. Rep'd by Jen Newens of Martin Literary. Published in Door=Jar Magazine, Beyond Words Magazine, Yoga International, Tyger Tyger, & more.
@inkedauthor31.bsky.social
💁🏻♀️ Tattooed Momma. 👩🏻🏫 Kindergarten Teacher. 📝 Author. 🦥 Fanatic. 💖 Chris Pratt’s Soulmate. 👸🏻 Repped by: Morgan Hughes, Fine Print Literary ✨🐉 LIBRARY GUARDIANS 🐉✨ coming Spring 2026 with @SorraBooks
@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
@lorikeating.bsky.social
Author, Florida, #SCBWI, and Mom to my favorite gymnast! Rep’d by Sherri Wilson Johnson at Gardner Literary Agency.
@annettewhipple.bsky.social
Writer & Speaker. Baker (and burner) of cookies. Mom & wife. Celebrates curiosity in the world and nonfiction kidlit. https://www.annettewhipple.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
@ryannjones117.bsky.social
PB author. I love books with humor and heart that entertain both child and adult. Co-host of Storytime Sprint. Rep’d by Bethany Jett
@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
@hilaryharwell.bsky.social
Lit Agent at KT Literary | Professional Editor (link below). Seeker of profundity, sunshine, fun, and good books. Closed to queries in March. https://www.harwelleditorial.com
@kcollazo.bsky.social
STEM Advocate|Picture Book Author|Retired Educator|Proud mom of 3 sons|Married to super guy|Packers Fan collazocove.com
@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
@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
@jlindseybooks.bsky.social
Writer - ALWAYS ROOM FOR ONE MORE (Sourcebooks, 2026) | BoyMomx3 | Rep'd by @litagentkatiem.bsky.social #SCBWI #12x12
@jacintapatt.bsky.social
#PB author, wife, mama, teacher, learner. Member of #SCBWI and currently querying! My words appear in @TheDirigible 🎈
@joelbrigham.bsky.social
Developmental Editor, Writing Coach, #RevPit Editor, MG/YA Author, Educator, and Overall Very Friendly Person. brighameditorial.com brighameditorial.substack.com
@planningforsun.bsky.social
I agent, I write, I ride my bike, I obsessively read weather forecasts. Associate Literary Agent at Corvisiero Literary Agency.
@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!
@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
@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
@cherylajohnson.bsky.social
Author/Nature Photographer Rep'd by Mara Cobb @ Lighthouse Literary SCBWI/12x12 SCBWI MS Winner Detroit Writing Room MS Winner #PBChat Mentorship HM ArtPrize Artist 2024 http://cherylajohnsonwrites.weebly.com http://cherylajohnson.pictorem.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
@litagentkatiem.bsky.social
Senior Literary Agent with SBR Media. https://QueryTracker.net/query/Katie_Monson
@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)
@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
@haloteachlearn.bsky.social
ESL Teacher. Mom. Travel. Dance. Strawberry ice cream. #Kidlit Author, repped by @KaitlynLeann17 SCBWI 12x12 http://HannahLorenzoBooks.com
@robynnhyde.bsky.social
Children's author of #kidlit #pb Editor - Debut Journeys Author of Mirror Me Member of #12x12PB #SCBWI Canadian living in the UK https://linktr.ee/robynn_hyde
@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
@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
@justincolonbooks.bsky.social
Children's Author. Professional Voice & On-Camera Actor. Backyard Beekeeper. Bad pianist. Author Website: justincolonbooks.com Critiques & Consultations: kidlithive.com
@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
@amandacarbonell25.bsky.social
Puerto Rican. She/Her. MG, YA, & NA Writer. Rep: Sandra Proudman at Gallt & Zacker. Editing Services: editingtales.com Author Site: amandacarbonell.com Substack: https://substack.com/@amandacarbonell Misc: linktr.ee/amandacarbonell
@writingwithreed.bsky.social
📚 Multi-genre author 💗 Mom of teens 🐊 Florida 🐶 Puppy power https://linktr.ee/writingwithreed
@aprilberrybooks.bsky.social
Introvert, travel writer, children's book author. Rep'd by Katie Monson of SBR Media. #kidlit #writingcommunity #12x12PB AprilBerryBooks.com
@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.
@pageturnerlit.bsky.social
Page Turner Literary reps kid lit authors & illustrators. I stand with all people whose right to choose/privacy was taken away. 🏳️🌈Protect Trans People🏳️⚧️
@llavoieauthor.bsky.social
Author of picture books & middle grade novels. Next PB: COUSINS! (5/27/25) Spooky MG mystery: 13 DOORS OF BLACK HOUSE out now! Rep: James McGowan Website: linktr.ee/lauralavoie
@essiewhite.bsky.social
Educator, writer, literary agent, artist and documentary enthusiast. Powered by children, and what matters most to them Founder- stormliteraryagency.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
@rweberwrites.bsky.social
#SCBWI Author - THE PAINTER'S BUTTERFLY and LOOPHOLE (Artemesia Publishing)/Beta reader/@litkidsmagazine.bsky.social founder/House flipper/Bostie & girl mom/#MGpies #YANation "You are the one you've been waiting for all of your life!"
@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
@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
@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
@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
@brittanypomales.bsky.social
Children’s Book Author Rep: Stefanie Molina at Ladderbird SM & Publicity for The Little Press Preorder IT STARTED WITH A P 👇🏽 https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738107/it-started-with-a-p-by-brittany-pomales-illustrated-by-andrew-joyner/
@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
@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
@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.
@fangmousbooks.bsky.social
Author, illustrator, designer. LAYLA & THE BOTS, INVENT-A-PET, FRIENDBOTS, BEST BUDDIES (Scholastic, '23), AVA LIN (Candlewick, '24), & more.
@careybk.bsky.social
Author of GHOST SCOUTS HONOR, Scholastic April 2025. Associate Agent at Azantian. IG, Threads, & TikTok: careyblankenshipkramer. Twitter: careyblankensh. Rep: Sheyla Knigge. (she/her)
@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.
@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
@sallymkim.bsky.social
Associate Agent @AndreaBrownLit https://querymanager.com/query/sallyabla
@troystory.bsky.social
www.troystory.ca Kids' author. Nine picture books. 18 magazine stories.
@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
@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
@charmstrong.bsky.social
Literary Agent at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency #WritingCommunity ⭐️ Above all else, be kind and have empathy for others. ⭐️ 👉 Links: https://linktr.ee/cathiemlla
@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! 😄!
@kazwindness.bsky.social
•📘Out now!: BITSY BAT, TEAM STAR (S&S) •📕Up next: SQUID IN PANTS (S&S) •📚Check out: “When You Love a Book” (PRH) Award-Winning Children’s Book Author-Artist, Art Professor, Autistic-ADHD 🌈📚Books, Classes, Social Media: linktr.ee/KazWindness
@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
@mstewartscience.bsky.social
Writes science books for kids. Cares deeply about literacy and science education. Nonfiction advocate. She/her https://melissa-stewart.com
@alioop7.bsky.social
Editorial consultant at Alison Weiss Editorial. Causing all sorts of mayhem in the publishing world. www.alisonweisseditorial.com
@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.
@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
@marchsoloway.bsky.social
Jennifer#4 @AndreaBrownLit | she/her | @MillsMFALit alum | PB+MG+YA+Adult | In love with all things story | ✨Revision is magical!✨
@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
@christiemegill.bsky.social
Kidlit agent at The CAT Agency, writer, story collector. Future ghost. Newsletter: throughlines.substack.com
@herringali.bsky.social
Senior Literary Agent, Spencerhill Associates. Twin mom+1 📚 Eclectic in life & books. I 💙 Jane Austen & SFF in equal doses. #TeamSpencerhill Ali-ens 👽 rock! My site/MSWL: https://aliherringwrites.wordpress.com & how to query: www.spencerhillassociates.com
@annmrose.bsky.social
agent: The Tobias Literary Agency & #rosebudauthor wrangler | author | opinions are my own | she/her rep: Eva Scalzo layout: Ana Scribe
@michelle4laughs.bsky.social
Literary Agent with Storm Literary Agency | Represents MG, YA, and Adult Fiction | Currently CLOSED to select queries | she/her https://linktr.ee/michellehauck
@ksonnack.bsky.social
Children's Agent. Reader. Mama. Header art by Marissa Valdez.
@literarylesliez.bsky.social
Founder & Literary Agent at Open Book Literary. Lapsed librarian. Rapacious reader. Wishful writer. She/her. Member of @scbwi & @aalitagents. http://www.openbooklit.com/
@jestrudel.bsky.social
Literary agent with The Rights Factory. Founder of WritingCommunity.ca. CLOSED TO QUERIES FOR NOW.
@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
@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
@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