Bookworms to Butterflies
Fabulous participants of the Bookworms to Butterflies: Migrations Week! #BWtoBF
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@jocelynrish.com
@melissacatena.bsky.social
📚 #Kidlit Author ✏️ Curriculum Developer 📝 Times/Chicken House 2024 Children's Fiction Competition Shortlistee
@lizlazarlit.bsky.social
#PB writer, former reading teacher, boy & dog mama, 🎶 & 🌎 lover. #12x12 Scholarship Winner 2025 & 2024, #PBParty HM 2024, #PBRisingStars Mentee 2023, #SCBWI #KidLit #CBA, Seeking Representation
@marileewriting.bsky.social
A reader and writer of historical fiction. Honoring the lives of our grands and greats through conversation and community.
@mariannebtabner.bsky.social
Children’s Author*she/her*TAKING TURNS-English & Spanish* *kidlit*science*nature*humor*history*diversity*NF*Fiction* SCBWI*Inked Voices*12 x 12*former educator* MarianneBlackstoneTabner.com @https://www.facebook.com/marianne.blackstonetabner
@sueleopold.bsky.social
Educator who reads, writes, & creates SCBWI 2021 #PBChat Mentee 2022 Kids' ChoiceKidlit HM 2023 #50 PreciousWords HM 🌱Garden Girl sowing seeds on the prairie 🚲 Cyclist on a pink Marin Portofina https://sleopoldblog.wordpress.com
@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
@julieartz.bsky.social
I help status-quo busting writers like you slay their doubt demons and get their novels and memoirs reader-ready. 🐉 FREE Craft Your Query Workbook: https://pages.julieartz.com/queryaudit
@juliewrayh.bsky.social
Plant lover. Pet keeper. Word whisperer. Occasional Cookie Monster. SCBWI, SinC, MFA VCFAWCYA
@booksbymeghandowns.bsky.social
#SCBWI WINNER of the Nonfiction Most Promising Picture Book▪️SCBWI Cynthia Leitich Smith Writing Mentor Award Finalist ▪️ PB & MG writer▪️avid reader
@mollydavidauthor.bsky.social
Award-winning Author, speaker, dog lover, and disability advocate. SemperGrata.com mollydavidauthor.com MY MISCHIEVOUS WHEELCHAIR PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: PROTECTING A LOVED ONE WITH A DISABILITY
@vgraboski.bsky.social
Infant Mental Health Therapist, Children’s Book Writer, Treat Maker, Tea drinker
@jnwieder.bsky.social
Author/illustrator of children's books; author of THE PASSOVER MOUSE (Doubleday 01.28.20); SCBWI; rep'd by Stephen Fraser at The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency
@leahschanke.bsky.social
Multicultural Children’s Book Author | LeahSchanke.com | Debut #picturebook illustrated by Oboh Moses launched April 10, 2025. Member of Authors Guild and PAL member of #SCBWI. she/her/hers.
@pamoauthor.bsky.social
Hello! I am an author of children’s books and founder of two educational businesses: Rockin Resources and Rockstar Writers. I love to make characters come alive in books and creating engaging resources! https://bit.ly/m/rockinresources 🍎🦋❤️
@katiemanningpoet.bsky.social
Poet, parent, professor. Editor-in-Chief of @whaleroadreview.bsky.social https://www.katiemanningpoet.com/
@marlayablon.bsky.social
PB writer/Poet. Former Science/Math teacher. Once upon a time archeologist. #SCBWI #12x12 #AmQuerying 😻
@chansondemelusine.bsky.social
ancient song from the here & now Author: The Hydromantic Histories, Raven King, &c. Creatrix/Editrix @agapeeditions.bsky.social
@jeanneryanwolfson.bsky.social
Picture book author. Scholarly book debut (contributing author) 2025. Communication strategist. Dog Mom. Millennial Mom. Beach lover. Book lover. Theatre and ballet lover. #SCBWI #12X12 #PRSA JeanneRyanWolfson.com
@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
@marianarios.bsky.social
🇲🇽 Kidlit author | SANTIAGO’S DINOSAURIOS - AW’22 | ABUELITA’S GIFT - KNOPF’24 | SCBWI | RYS | Storyteller Academy | Las Musas | 📷 Photographer| K-drama ♥️ I PB Rising 🌟 l Dog 🩷 l Chai Latte fan l Rep’d: Natascha Morris https://linktr.ee/MarianaRiosR
@laurelneme.bsky.social
I write about wildlife and wild places for kids and adults. Contributor to National Geographic, Mongabay, NYT for Kids and more. Books incl: ANIMAL INVESTIGATORS (Scribner) on wildlife forensics, and THE ELEPHANT'S NEW SHOE (Scholastic). www.laurelneme.com
@robertagibson.bsky.social
Entomologist who caught the writing bug. Muse sends nonfiction picture books for kids #kidlit and mystery short stories for adults. https://robertagibsonwrites.com
@stephaniegibeault.bsky.social
Children's Author & Freelance Writer | nonfiction and fiction, picture books and middle grade | rep'd by Jacqui Lipton | #SCBWI, #12x12PB | She/Her | https://linktr.ee/stephaniegibeault 🐇💨🐕🐶🐩🐵🐝
@katiemcenaney.bsky.social
Teacher. Writer. Lover of words and history. One-time archaeologist. Nonfiction Ninja mentee. SCBWI. 12x12. #amquerying #5thgrade She/her. https://katiemcenaney.com/ and https://www.thelogonauts.com/ for book rec's
@sherritmercer.bsky.social
#Wife, #Mother, #Educator—#SCBWI #12x12 #Picturebooksummit #KIdLit #BlackCreatorsHq #WNDB #PBMentee @diverse-books
@bethstilborn.bsky.social
Writer (mostly Middle Grade), SCBWI Canada West, CANSCAIP, Freelance Editor, Cat-lover. My website is https://www.bethstilborn.ca/
@mark-engels.com
Sojourner. Husband. Father. Railroader. Anime-manga-anthro fan. Author of the WERECATS series of urban fantasy thrillers in the FOREST EXILES SAGA. (@mj_engels on Twitter/X.) #werecat #werecats https://www.mark-engels.com/
@joyceraywriter.bsky.social
#VCFA #SCBWI Writer. Reader. Traveler. PB, MG, YA, Poetry #AmSubmitting www.joyceraybooks.com
@carmelamartino.bsky.social
Poet. Author. Teacher. Blogger @ TeachingAuthors.com. My YA historical PLAYING BY HEART was inspired by 2 amazing 18th-century sisters who lived in Milan. Rep. @bookbarrista.bsky.social www.carmelamartino.com
@gabisnyder.bsky.social
Author of TWO DOGS ON A TRIKE, LISTEN, COUNT ON US, TODAY, and LOOK | Rep: Natalie Lakosil, @lookingglasslit.bsky.social | she/her
@drliztracy.bsky.social
Science writer and children's author. Loves real life inspiring stories, especially when they feature empowered women and girls. Represented by Tracy Marchini, BooksEnds Literary Agency. MYSTERY DRIVER (MIT Kids / Candlewick, 2025)
@swildmansf.bsky.social
#Kid-Lit writer | MIRI'S MOVING DAY (2024) |GHOST WRITER (2024) | BREATH BY BREATH (2024) | BRAVE IN THE WATER| TREASURE HUNT| #SCBWI, #12x12PB, #WritersGrotto | www.stephaniewildman.com
@marybates.bsky.social
Freelance science writer for adults and kids, specializing in the life and social sciences. Studied bat echolocation for my PhD in psychology. Cat lover, embroiderer, nerd. She/her. 🌐 marybatessciencewriter.com
@lynjekowsky.bsky.social
Retired pediatric nurse. Children's yoga instructor. Published children's poet. Picture book writer. #kidlit #SCBWI, #12x12. Obsessed with my garden, the beach, ice cream, and my yellow lab, Willow.
@shannywriter.bsky.social
author, #SCBWI, kindergarten teacher, mama www.shannongrogan.com
@writerlyme.bsky.social
Author | Dyspraxic | Writing books for all the weird kids | she/her | Highlights Foundation's Muslim Storytellers fellow '21 | rep @lanewriteswords.bsky.social
@maryann123.bsky.social
Author, illustrator SCBWI 12x12 Storyteller Academy Recipient of RMC SCBWI 2023 BELIEVE grant Represented by Anjanette Barr
@natashawingauthor.bsky.social
Best-selling children's book author. Creator of The Night Before series. SCBWI member. www.natashawing.com
@clayadamah.bsky.social
(they/ze) Author-Illustrator #kidlitart 🍃 nature nerd 🎨 avid doodler 🌊 beachcomber 📚 bookworm 🏳️🌈 queer 🏳️⚧️ trans ♾️ autistic 📱AAC user 🪬Jewish ⭐️ Acadian
@bookbarrista.bsky.social
Literary Agent with Dunham Literary, Inc. Currently closed to queries! 🌎Alaska 💕Books! Tea! Whisky! http://www.AnjanetteBarr.com
@sarahmcdavis.com
✏️Creating #kidlit for curious kids! 📚1st #ChapterBook Mystery out now! 🐙OCTO, PI, AND THE MISSING EGG🔎 📓Contact me for #STEAM Author Visits! 🌉Based in Pittsburgh, PA
@kamikinard.bsky.social
Humor Author. Columnist. Small Business Owner. Creator. MG (Scholastic). Cozy Fantasy. Thinks writers are collectively awesome. Wishes they could rule the world. she/her
@storiesbystephm.bsky.social
PB author | #SCBWI | #amquerying | 2025 #50PreciousWords HM | 2024 #PitchMe Finalist, #kidschoicekidlitwritingcontest Winner, #50PreciousWords HM | 2023 #springflingkidlit HM https://stephaniemstories.wixsite.com/home
@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
@jeanneryan.bsky.social
Voracious reader, tenacious writer, atrocious crocheter. Author of YA thrillers NERVE and CHARISMA (Penguin Random House). www.jeanneryan.com
@cathylentes.bsky.social
Poet, essayist, & children’s writer. Author of Getting the Mail; co-author of Stronger When We Touch. #SCBWI PAL member. MFA in Writing for Young People (Solstice) Proud mother of Youth Library Services Coordinator and TV anchor/journalist.
@jenfw.bsky.social
Children's Author / Puzzle Specialist Author of 30+ #kidlit books, including fiction, text books, NF puzzle books, and comic books. The Puzzler's Guides to Alaska, Oregon, and California: one part puzzle book + one part natural history guide.
@heatherbell37.bsky.social
Artist, writer, and professional overthinker 😸 She/They 🏳️🌈 Rep’d by Kaitlyn Sanchez, Bradford Literary Agency. 📚SIMPLY SKYE out now Portfolio: https://heatherbellbooks.com/
@oliveredwoodauthor.bsky.social
Writer of self-help books 👩👧👦 Mom of two | 💍 Wife to one lucky guy | 🐾 Staff to one cat Helping you grow, one page at a time
@barbarapinke.bsky.social
✨ HR Pro by day, #kidlit author by night ✨ Reader ✨ Mom of 2 ✨ Owner of 1 cat, named Pizza ✨ Around the world ✨ Strong feelings about plants ✨ 👉 barbarapinke.com
@chellypike.bsky.social
Writer. Screenwriter. Reader. Reviewer. NOLA native. 2019 GH finalist. Mostly just caffeine and sarcasm. Even my bright side is dark. she/her 💖💜💙 🌈 https://chellywrites.blogspot.com/ https://writers.coverfly.com/profile/writer-a67e87f2b-126073
@judybryanauthor.bsky.social
📚 Children's Book Author 📚 #SCBWI | #12x12 | Courage to Create | #kidlit | #PB | #MG | #YA | #Poetry Website: JudyBryanAuthor.com Repped by Heather Cashman @heathercashman.bsky.social Storm Literary @stormliterary.bsky.social
@nrpaulson.bsky.social
I love words! Picture book author. Animal lover. NILA'S PERFECT COAT (Beaming Books, '23)📚WHAT'S SILLY HAIR DAY WITH NO HAIR? (Albert Whitman, '21) 📚 BENNY'S TRUE COLORS, (Imprint/Macmillan, '20) Rep: Naomi Davis, BookEnds. She/her www.norenepaulson.com
@jeanreidy.bsky.social
Bestselling and award-winning children's author of TRUMAN and more. Rep'd by Erin Murphy. Learn more at https://jeanreidy.com/
@lindabozzo.bsky.social
I'm children's author Linda Bozzo. I've written over 70 books for children. I'm available for school visits and book events. I'm a member of SCBWI and the Co-Assistant Regional Advisor for SCBWI NJ. https://www.lindabozzo.com
@maureeneganva.bsky.social
Author (Insiders’ Guide 2 RVA + Richmond’s Culinary History) Webinar Coordinator: SCBWI Mid-Atlantic, Storystorm #12x12 Paint on my hands, dirt on my shirt, crumbs on my lap. she/her
@elyset.bsky.social
Creative Writer/Teacher/Theater Critic/ Animal Lover, Jewish PBParty’21 HM, 12x12, SCBWI,#MightyKidlit
@lindseyhobson.bsky.social
Member of SCBWI | PB Party 2025 Finalist 👻 THE GIRL IN THE WINDOW ⭐️ DARK SKIES ('25, LITTLE PRESS) https://linktr.ee/lindseyhobsonauthor
@kelseyegross.bsky.social
#kidlit author. WINTER: A SOLSTICE STORY (2023) and SUMMER: A SOLSTICE STORY (2024), both #picturebooks from Paula Wiseman/ Simon & Schuster. Coming fall 2026: FALL: A SEASONS STORY (Beach Lane). Member #12x12PB & #SCBWI. kelseyegross.com
@infowoman.bsky.social
Kid lit Author | 📚🖌 Ask Infowoman: A Library Consult |PBChat Mentee |Corgis | NFNerd |Former Storyteller Academy Community Manager | Retired Librarian | https://www.kathyhalsey.com/ Twitter handle: @infowoman1
@jocelynrish.com
Writer & filmmaker who puts birthday hats on my dogs. 📚 BATTLE OF THE BUTTS (Running Press Kids) 📽️ GRAVE INTENTIONS (Terror Films) 📚 BATTLE OF THE BRAINS (Running Press Kids)