PBandKidJudges Donors
PB&(Kid)J(udges) is a writing competition for authors of picture books easy readers. The entries are judged by kids and the competition is facilitated by Kellie Beggs. This is a starter pack to make it easy to follow and show your support to the generous prize donors.
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@authorkelliebeggs.bsky.social
@carolynbfraiser.bsky.social
NF #PB Author, MOON TREE ππ²(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
@erinsiska.bsky.social
Reader, picture book author/illustrator, graphic novelist, lawyer, mama, dog person, mental health advocate, good listener. #kidlit #kidlitart (she/her) Portfolio at www.erinsiska.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)
@michelleknudsen.bsky.social
NYT bestselling author of 50+ books for kids & teens & sometimes SFF short fiction for the olds. Library Lion, Trelian, Evil Librarian & more. BSFA finalist. VCFA alum, Lesley MFA faculty. SFWA. Codex. All the links: linktr.ee/michelleknudsen
@theliahutchinson.bsky.social
ππ―π²ππ¦Kidlit Author/Registered Nurse/Mom MORE THAN YOU IMAGINE (Soaring Kite Books, 2024)/@12x12challenge/@SCBWI/@PBBUDS/@MIGHTYKIDLIT linktr.ee/theliahutchinson
@inkedauthor31.bsky.social
ππ»ββοΈ Tattooed Momma. π©π»βπ« Kindergarten Teacher. π Author. π¦₯ Fanatic. π Chris Prattβs Soulmate. πΈπ» Repped by: Morgan Hughes, Fine Print Literary β¨π LIBRARY GUARDIANS πβ¨ coming Spring 2026 with @SorraBooks
@drenderturmaud.bsky.social
Kidlit Author + Trauma Therapist | Repβd by @BookFairyAngus | Psychology Today Expert Blog Author| SCBWI |Host of the You, Me, & the Writing Journey Podcast (@YMWJPodcast) and @YouDeservepIt Pitch Event
@lorikeating.bsky.social
Author, Florida, #SCBWI, and Mom to my favorite gymnast! Repβd by Sherri Wilson Johnson at Gardner Literary Agency.
@katieleereinert.bsky.social
Picture book writer and lover. Seeking representation. READY TO SMILE AGAIN (Gnome Road Publishing, '25) EMMA WASN'T READY (Lawley Publishing, '26) SLOTHS AND THEIR MOTHS (Tielmour Press, '26) www.KatieLeeReinert.com #KidLit #author
@fangmousbooks.bsky.social
Author, illustrator, designer. LAYLA & THE BOTS, INVENT-A-PET, FRIENDBOTS, BEST BUDDIES (Scholastic, '23), AVA LIN (Candlewick, '24), & more.
@saraharonson.bsky.social
Writer. Reader. Bike Rider. My books include: Abzuglutely: Battling Bellowing Bella Abzug (2024), Brand New Bubbe (2022) and Just Like Rube Goldberg (2019)! Are you writing a book? Subscribe to my substack or work with me at Highlights!
@aprilberrybooks.bsky.social
Introvert, travel writer, children's book author. Rep'd by Katie Monson of SBR Media. #kidlit #writingcommunity #12x12PB AprilBerryBooks.com
@thesusankam.bsky.social
Author/Engineer/Mom Debut PB- KAI PO CHE: Mini'sPerfectKite (@GRP, March '25) #12x12 #SCBWI Amazon: https://a.co/d/cSZyHfk Rap song: https://bit.ly/3zyA35u
@bethstilborn.bsky.social
Writer (mostly Middle Grade), SCBWI Canada West, CANSCAIP, Freelance Editor, Cat-lover. My website is https://www.bethstilborn.ca/
@terriclemmons.bsky.social
#kidlit author of MARA HEARS IN STYLE (Beaming Books; Illust. Lucy Rogers), PB & MG Writer, Educator, HOH, Baker of Cookies & Cakes
@ckwritesbooks.bsky.social
Intersex (Bigender) Autie///Chkee/white///Hearing Impaired///Repped by Daniel Cramer of Page Turner Literary///POPI'S ALL SOULS SONG 2024///A COSTUME FOR CHARLY ///#kidlit #12x12 #pbrisingstars
@amitha.bsky.social
Award-winning author and poet, identical twin, parent, MD (not practicing). Also: guitar, piano, bharatanatyam student. Boston area, MA, USA. Rep: @karisutherland.bsky.social www.amithaknight.com She/her
@boonewrites.bsky.social
Author of books for curious kids. πβοΈπ PEDAL PUSHER, SCHOOL OF FISH, BUGS FOR BREAKFAST and more. Represented by Stacey Kondla at The Rights Factory.
@janetsumnerjohnson.bsky.social
PB & MG Author. Latest Books: The Winterton Deception: Fault Lines (P+I, Nov. '24) Not My Circus (Capstone, Jan. '24) Agent: Lauren Galit at LKG Agency
@sylvialiu.bsky.social
MG author who loves oceans, kraken, cephalopods | next book: β½οΈ STEALING THE SCORE (World Cup story out 2026) | latest book: π¦ NEAR & DEER | MG sci-fi: π¦ HANA HSU AND THE GHOST CRAB NATION | co-run Kidlit411 | website: enjoyingplanetearth.com
@sylviaichen.bsky.social
TRICKY CHOPSTICKS {β24 @SimonKIDS} π SPARKLES FOR SUNNY: A Lunar New Year Story {β25 @PenguinKids} π #SCBWI #12x12PB #PBParty #PBRisingStars #PBStudyBuddy Rep: @AgentHenkin π food +β+ 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
@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