Educator + Kid Lit Pro Connect
This is a list of Kid Lit authors, illustrators, editors, and publishers that have gone above and beyond to connect with my library students. There are a few w/o Bluesky accounts, so for a complete list go to: https://kelliebeggs.weebly.com/blog
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@authorkelliebeggs.bsky.social
@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
@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,
@jlindseybooks.bsky.social
Writer - ALWAYS ROOM FOR ONE MORE (Sourcebooks, 2026) | BoyMomx3 | Rep'd by @litagentkatiem.bsky.social #SCBWI #12x12
@aprilberrybooks.bsky.social
Introvert, travel writer, children's book author. Rep'd by Katie Monson of SBR Media. #kidlit #writingcommunity #12x12PB AprilBerryBooks.com
@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
@fangmousbooks.bsky.social
Author, illustrator, designer. LAYLA & THE BOTS, INVENT-A-PET, FRIENDBOTS, BEST BUDDIES (Scholastic, '23), AVA LIN (Candlewick, '24), & more.
@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
@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
@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.
@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.
@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
@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
@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)
@kcollazo.bsky.social
STEM Advocate|Picture Book Author|Retired Educator|Proud mom of 3 sons|Married to super guy|Packers Fan collazocove.com
@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
@kidlitjenny.bsky.social
📚 Debut picture book author ❤ I Love Harriet Kippley (by myself and Alessia Girasole) is now available 📚 SCBWI 💜 BTS army since 2019 Host of.... 📚 #ChatWithThePBLady 🥳 #PartyWithPicturebooks 🔎Zoom into Picture Books ✍#KidlitCritiqueDay
@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
@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
@drkarenn.bsky.social
Author of Gertie Saves the Day and Two Wins for Wiley, two children’s books that inspire young readers to believe in themselves and face challenges with courage.
@lorikeating.bsky.social
Author, Florida, #SCBWI, and Mom to my favorite gymnast! Rep’d by Sherri Wilson Johnson at Gardner Literary Agency.
@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
@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! 😄!
@justincolonbooks.bsky.social
Children's Author. Professional Voice & On-Camera Actor. Backyard Beekeeper. Bad pianist. Author Website: justincolonbooks.com Critiques & Consultations: kidlithive.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