@ameliashearer.bsky.social
arts lover, reality t.v. connoisseur, writer, teacher, mother of kids ameliashearer.com #kidlit #pbparty #scbwi #coscbwi #amwriting
@heyaliciamae.bsky.social
Author ✏️ | Teacher 🍎 | #SCBWI Rep'd by Jen Newens @ Martin Lit THE A-TO-Z TEACHING TOOLKIT [2025] TIC-ERRIFIC ME [2026] 📚 Lover of coffee, carbs, books & Bravo
@burchstacy.bsky.social
Children's book writer (A WAY WITH WORDS '22 and SEARCHING FOR SLEEP '22), curriculum designer, and mama of three! She/Her stacyburch.com
@wendygwriter.bsky.social
Kidlit #author. Debut PB out in the world, seeking new representation. #kidlit #2023RUCCL #2022PBParty, #12x12PB, Inked Voices
@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
@emilystarr.bsky.social
#Kidlit author | StarrMatica CEO | Science curriculum and PD writer | IA State Science Leadership Team Member | Nonfiction fanatic | Elementary #STEM advocate SCBWI | 12x12
@maryellenannese.bsky.social
teacher, mom, Kidlit writer rep’d by Katie Erickson, #PBParty 2024 finalist, #PBChat mentee 2022 #SCBWI #kidlit http://www.maryellenannese.com
@annemweaver.bsky.social
Boy mom, PB writer, belly-laugh enthusiast | SCBWI, 12x12, Inked Voices | ‘22 PBParty Finalist | ‘22 PitchMe Finalist | ‘22 Halloweensie Winner | ‘23 50 Precious Words Winner
@alexiaandoni.bsky.social
Children’s book author & illustrator. Child Development Specialist & teacher. Nature-lover & traveler. ‘23 #PBParty finalist | #RUCCL22 mentee | #SCBWIMI | #12x12PB Challenge | repped by @writeloudly
@staceybyer.bsky.social
Kidlit writer & illustrator. Made in the Caribbean 🇬🇩 🇧🇧. Creator: #sweetshoutout series #PBParty Judge Rep'd: McIntosh & Otis Preorder WILL & KRILL (Beaming Books 2025) https://staceybyer.com/books
@meganewhitaker.bsky.social
12 x 12 PB Challenge member, 2021 PB Party finalist, unexpected liver transplant recipient, reading teacher, wife and mom, gardener and animal lover! 🇨🇦🇺🇸
@hannahlagrone.bsky.social
Mom of 2 toddler boys, poet and picture book writer, former ESL/bilingual teacher #12x12PB #PBparty finalist #50preciouswords winner
@tessweaver.bsky.social
Picture book author and aspiring middle grade writer. Part-time mermaid. Member #SCBWI
@imogentaylormade.com
children’s book author/illustrator • ’24 #PBParty finalist • SCBWI seeking representation: https://imogentaylormade.com/illustration-portfolio/
@jynhall.bsky.social
Owned by a rescue dog. Adored by an amazing man who doesn't (much) mind being called by my last name. Cali girl living in Georgia. Neurospicy PB/MG kidlit writer #SCBWI, #12x12PB. International London Writer's Salon Host
@cbgriffin.bsky.social
Composer, writer, educator & arts administrator with a side of improv and acting. Full University Prof; Director of Central Florida Composers Forum; Picture Book author; Screenwriter. #ASCAP. #SCBWI. #12x12. #PBParty 2024 & 2025
@chandracmayer.bsky.social
#PB author rep’d by Sheila Fernley at Storm Literary Member #SCBWI, #RateYourStory Loves books, office supplies, coffee, dark chocolate, and dragons. (She/Her)
@rozanarajkumari.bsky.social
Writer | STEAM Educator | #50PreciousWords Winner '24 & '22 | dPICTUS Longlist '24 | DesiKidlit Mentee '22 | #PBParty '22 Finalist | SCBWI Storyteller Academy | Rep: @ElisaHouot rozanarajkumari.com
@byellenseal.bsky.social
Author/Illustrator creating books that spark curiosity in all the little dreamers & weirdos ✨ Find my work at ellenseal.com ✨ Represented by Karly Dizon of Fuse Literary
@allisonrozo.bsky.social
DIEGO FUEGO THE FIREFIGHTING DRAGON '25 🐧🐉🔥🌬️ UNIQUE LIKE YOU '25 🔆🇨🇴🫏♻️ Kidlit Author + Artist | Mama of✌️ 🇺🇲 ❤️ 🇨🇴 #SCBWI #12x12PB http://instagram.com/allisonrozo https://www.rozobooksart.com/books Agent: @elisahouot.bsky.social ✨
@kristimahoney.bsky.social
PB author 🦙 ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS (Out now!) 🦉OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS (Gnome Road, Spring 2026) 12x12 PB, SCBWI, PBSoar rep'd by @elisahouot.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/kristimahoneybooks
@rgspaulding.bsky.social
Author/illustrator #12x12 #PB #MG #engineer #STEAM #scbwi #2021PBParty Finalist. Will not engage in DMs from unknown people. www.rgspaulding.com
@korena.bsky.social
Writer, Editor, and Children's Author ❤️ SARANG SAVES THE SCHOOL (Candlewick 2025) 🌕 A HANBOK FOR HANA (Candlewick 2026) Rep: Lisa Amstutz, Storm Literary www.korenahowley.com
@karasibilia.bsky.social
Writer/Editor, '23 #RUCCL mentee, '23 #PBParty finalist, '23 #PBRisingStars HM, '20 #FallWritingFrenzy winner, '20 #PictureBookPrize shortlist
@kellyleeauthor.bsky.social
Author • Teacher • Librarian PBParty Finalist 22 Debut PB Nobody Likes Monday comes out August 24
@hbmichaels.bsky.social
Kidlit Author, Illustrator, Playwright GOLDA AND EZRA series - Capstone CHILDREN OF HOOVERVILLE - YouthPLAYS Member of 12x12, SCBWI and Kids Comics Unite www.holliemichaels.com 🎉PBParty Finalist 2025
@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/
@melissaescobarart.com
Illustrator & author. Creator of all things cute, whimsical and magical. Horse girl! Rep: @joycesweeney.bsky.social of The Seymour Agency. Portfolio: www.melissaescobarart.com/ Links: https://linktr.ee/melissaescobarart
@scarbroughart.bsky.social
📚Picture Book Author & Illustrator 📍Virginia 🎨 Mural Artist
@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
@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
@melissalettisart.bsky.social
KidLit illustrator/author. I also knit, sing, hike, and drink absurd amounts of tea. www.melissalettisart.com Seeking Representation.
@rozenwoga.bsky.social
Kidlit Stan/ Punctuating sparingly/(Consistently forgetting the second parenthesis /Empath/Multiracial/ Mother of Gremli-- I mean boys... two beautiful boys/ SCBWI Member/ Smithie/ MFA Candidate VCFA/ Rep'd by @Joycekay.bsky.social
@gila.bsky.social
Author-illustrator from the German boondocks. she/her. lgbtq+. http://gila.be - info@gila.be
@mollyfelder.bsky.social
I have cerebral palsy. Picture books and middle grade. 6 books in my graphic novel series THE FANTASTIC FREEWHEELER are out now. 2 more releasing publication Fall 2025. Partnered with successor service dog Cotton. mollyfelder.com
@rachelrcreates.bsky.social
Kidlit Author/Illustrator Represented by Jes Trudel at The Rights Factory RachelRCreates.com Drawing (literally!) from my own life to remind anxious kids that they are loved and will find their people.
@karigonzalezwrites.bsky.social
Lover of sweets, tea, hobby farming, reading, and writing. Award-winning children's author of How To Hatch A Reader (23), How To Hatch A Writer (25), If You Live On A Farm (26), and 3 more unannounced titles to share soon!
@deirdrelaide.bsky.social
📚 SHIPWRECK out July'25, Tilbury House Publishers. ✔️ Teacher ✍️ PB & MG writer #kidlit #F #NF 🖍Doodler 🍃 Woodland walker ⛰️ Mountain hiker 🌊 Summer swimmer 🕴Trampoline jumper 🏠 Living in Ireland 🇮🇪 📕 Rep'd by Tracy Marchini at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social
@mbwallarice.bsky.social
Grateful Mom & Babi | Writer | Retreat Facilitator Connector of Humans & Ideas + Wonder + Joy = Holy Moments #SCBWI #12x12PB #StoryStorm #PBParty Finalist 2024 www.thevillagejoymaker.com
@blackcabbit.bsky.social
Picture book author-illustrator | Mom of👦🏻🧒🏻😸😸 | 🇯🇵 | #kidlit #SCBWI #PBParty IS Finalist '23 | Rep'd by @KOMediaMgmt
@yomtobillustrator.bsky.social
PB Illustrator/Author Hand-painted. SCBWI, 12x12PB, STAcademy, #PBParty 23/24/25 Finalist, ACCD Alumna, CGAnimation Career, Garden Enthusiast, Mother of 2❤️in LA. ⭐️Seeking Representation All art ©Andrea Yomtob www.andreayomtob.com YouTube: @ArtGrowStudio
@shereesketches.bsky.social
Storyteller, bike racer, board game player, animal lover, tea drinker. www.shereetomba.com Repped by Kaitlyn Sanchez of Bradford Lit ‘24 PB Party Finalist #12x12PB #SCBWI #kidlit #kidlitart
@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!
@laurenreedbooks.bsky.social
Lover of words, noodles & fiber arts 🧶 Writer of children's books 📚 Repped by Elisa Houot/Seymour Agency✨️ 📍Denver, CO
@bethmehall.bsky.social
Children’s book author/illustrator. Happiest when playing outside. (she/her) #PBparty finalist '24 #SCBWI https://bethmehall.com
@maureenstraka.bsky.social
🍎Reading Specialist teacher |📚children’s author| ✏️ #PBParty Finalist 2024 and 2021 | PB MG | #kidlit #SCBWI #TPT- Reading Tree 123| THE NEW KID SERIES🚌 Maureenstraka.Wordpress.com
@crodunalt.bsky.social
I’m Christina Rodriguez-Unalt and am passionate about contributing to the children’s book market through Latinx stories! Represented by Sheila Fernley at Storm Literary Agency. Www.crodillustration.com
@christinegalisa.bsky.social
Kidlit Writer & Illustrator on a quest to make my big debut, and loving the journey! SCBWI 12x12 challenge PBParty illustrator showcase '22 '24 #kidlit #kidlitart https://www.instagram.com/christinegalisa.illos/
@writerdi.bsky.social
#PB #MG author rep'd by Heather Cashman at Storm Literary |'24 PBParty finalist | '24 WNDB Mentee| '23 #SCBWI-NM Enchantment Show winner| #12x12 | retired educator | ❤️ photography | http://mochadiane.com | she/her/hers
@suzannebeaky.bsky.social
Children’s Illustrator. Cat Lover. Avid Gardener. You can find my portfolio at http://www.suzannebeaky.com
@mrudzinski.bsky.social
Kidlit author in the query trenches again, looking for my writing community, PB fiction/nonfiction/ MG nonfiction- Be brave, and lose sight of the shore!
@kirstenmcgonigal.bsky.social
Children’s book illustrator, kid lit author, nature lover, reader, music maker, dreamer, SCBWI, #pbparty 2024 finalist, She/her Rep’d by Becca Langton at Darley Anderson Illustration kirstenmcgonigalart.com
@noshesthebear.bsky.social
Children’s Book Author IF MY HAIR HAD A VOICE (Beaming Books) • INVENTIONS TO COUNT ON (Abrams Appleseed) • Rep: Ammi-Joan Paquette danamiroballi.com Instagram: noshesthebear #KIDLIT #CHICAGO
@mwduff.bsky.social
Author of HOW ARE YOU, VERITY? illustrated by @taylorbarron.bsky.social Queer Kidlit Mentorships, psych prof, probably in a tide pool 🦑, excels at typos, reads a lot, them/them, No GenAI 🖖 www.meghanwilsonduff.com
@milankareardon.bsky.social
Illustrator and author of children’s books MilankaReardon.com
@jodimoore.bsky.social
Award winning #kidlit author of WHEN A DRAGON MOVES IN series (Flashlight Press, pics by Howard McWilliam, professional critiquer, illustrator, collage artist, SCBWI, Storyteller Academy, audio-describer for live theater events.
@teresarodrigues.bsky.social
Wife. Mother. Reader. Kidlit writer. Lover of 🧀, 🍫, ⚽️, & Peloton. Rep’d by @christietellsastory at @thecatagency; WHERE THEY GATHER (Atheneum, Spring ‘26)
@mamarobot.bsky.social
📖 NYC based Author/Illustrator BUNNY MADE TEA (February 2025, Owlkids Books) 🧘🏽♂️ 500 hr certified yoga instructor 📺 Maker of animated shows
@jengubicza.bsky.social
Picture book author & illustrator rep’d by Kait Feldmann at KT Literary Working in 3D stop-motion puppetry & 2D digital. Portfolio: jengubicza.com Designer & maker of stuffed animal faux taxidermy (no actual animals harmed in the making) Zooguu.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