Diverse Kidlit 1/2
A quick starter pack of diverse Kidlit Creators and Industry Professionals on here! List 1 of 2, please check out the second list here https://go.bsky.app/NaSmTSV
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@katchowrites.bsky.social
@kalynnbayron.bsky.social
New York Times bestselling author, Stoker Award Nominee, IGNYTE Award Finalist, LOCUS Award nominee, Randall Kenan winner |She/Her|🏳️🌈|Rep @jamievankirk
@levarburton.bsky.social
Kunta, Geordi, Reading Rainbow guy. Flies twice as high… #bydhttmwfi
@vivianlee.bsky.social
Senior editor at Little, Brown Not a girl, not yet a dad Instagram: vleebooks vivianwmlee.com
@kristiechoi.bsky.social
Editor @ Atheneum (S&S) | 🌈 bi/pan genderfluid (she/they); neurospicy; 최민지, Korean-Am; plant witch meets punky morbid grandma/cat daddy; opinions my own. manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/kristie-choi
@dancingofpens.bsky.social
Writer and filmmaker. Author of four books, including THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER OF SENECA (4/15/25) and IN BETWEEN DAYS (Disney 2026). She/her. Repped by Beth Phelan!
@zakiyanjamal.bsky.social
Author of IF WE WERE A MOVIE (April 22, 2025) and SPARKS FLY (December 2, 2025). I'm not really here ✌🏾
@angiethomas.bsky.social
#1 NYT Bestselling author - The Hate U Give, Concrete Rose, etc. On the Come Up streaming on Paramount+ . Nic Blake and The Remarkables out now!
@maikamoulite.bsky.social
👑 Author 📚 THE SUMMER I ATE THE RICH (2025 Fierce Reads) / ONE OF THE GOOD ONES / DEAR HAITI, LOVE ALAINE ⚡️Rep: New Leaf Literary 👩🏾🎓 PhD Howard University ✊🏾🇭🇹
@byleahjohnson.bsky.social
Writer. Bookstore owner. Midwest Princess. BLACK GIRL POWER out now! 💕 BREE BOYD IS A LEGEND out 3.4.25 ✨
@alechiadow.bsky.social
Locus, BSFA, Ignyte Finalist. Chef. Librarian. Author of 7+ acclaimed books. Next: Their Just Desserts, 5/13/2025. Later: Until the Clock Strikes Midnight, 2/3/2026. Bostonian in Germany.
@niadavenport.bsky.social
Award-winning author of THE BLOOD TRIALS. Next up: LOVE SPELLS TROUBLE (YA; July 2025) and OUR VICIOUS OATHS (Adult; Oct 2025). She/Her.
@lamargiles.bsky.social
I write Black kids & DC Comics (Static: UAN) & Star Wars (Sanctuary: A Bad Batch Novel - 08.05.2025). Big Dad Energy. #GirlDad linktr.ee/lamargiles
@sraughley.bsky.social
Academic Scholar, Geek and Writer. Author of The Effigies Series, The Bones of Ruin trilogy and the upcoming thriller, The Queen’s Spade.
@dongwon.bsky.social
literary agent. closed to submissions until further notice. newsletter: http://publishingishard.com http://linktr.ee/dongwonsong they/them.
@jemiscoe.bsky.social
Literary Agent @AndreaBrownLit-Authors & Illustrators. Wife, mom of 3, MFA grad, & former Asst. Director for film & TV. https://www.andreabrownlit.com/Team/jemiscoe-chambers-black | https://www.jemiscoe.com/ | http://querymanager.com/query/Jemiscoe
@litagentsaritza.bsky.social
✨Lit Agent @andreabrownlit.bsky.social✨ @aalitagents.bsky.social Member✨ #tabletop nerd ✨Coffee junkie✨Romance Enthusiast✨💖💙💜Boricua✨#LGBTQIA & Autism Advocate✨ https://QueryTracker.net/query/Saritza
@peculiaritea.bsky.social
NYT bestselling Allston rat/author | MY DEAREST DARKEST, THIS DELICIOUS DEATH, and PRACTICAL RULES FOR CURSED WITCHES | they/she | opinions are my own
@grahseeya.bsky.social
author. political junkie. abolitionist. i have a weakness for slogan tees. linktr.ee/GrahSeeYa
@bottomshelfbks.bsky.social
author of The Blur, Real to Me (Knopf/PRH) | Lift, Drawn Together, more (LBYR) | Green Lantern Legacy (DC) | A Lotus for You (Parallax) | WNDB board | Hamline MFAC faculty
@soniasulaiman.bsky.social
I write stories inspired by Palestinian folklore. Pushcart, Palestine Book, & Lammy noms. BNW finalist. (she/her) Clarion West '25 https://www.soniasulaiman.com
@xiranjayzhao.bsky.social
#1 New-York-Times-Disqualified & Hugo-Award-disqualified author of IRON WIDOW and ZACHARY YING AND THE DRAGON EMPEROR (They/Them)
@wordsiren.bsky.social
2025 Lodestar (Hugo) Award Finalist. Bestselling author of SO LET THEM BURN (2024), THIS ENDS IN EMBERS (2025), AN ARCANE INHERITANCE (2026), & WICKED ENDEAVORS (2026) | she/her 🇯🇲
@lydiakang.bsky.social
Professional snacker. Internal med MD. Utterly incapable of staying in one literary lane. (she/her) 📙Pseudoscience (Nonfic/Hachette, 2/2025) 📕K-Jane (YA/ Harper Collins, 10/2025) https://linktr.ee/lydiakang
@lgbtqreads.bsky.social
Queering up your shelves, one rec at a time. Check it out at LGBTQReads.com
@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
@tiffliao.bsky.social
Executive Editor @ Random House Books for Young Readers. 408 in the land of 212. It's pronounced meow with an L. Opinions are my own. She/her. Banner art by Diobelle Cerna.
@littlebadger.bsky.social
Hi! I’m the bestselling author of Elatsoe & A Snake Falls to Earth & Sheine Lende. I <3 lifting heavy weights, playing video games, & writing stories. Sry I don’t check DMs. She/her. Lipan Apache.
@kimjohnson.bsky.social
USA Today Bestseller THIS IS MY AMERICA, INVISIBLE SON, THE COLOR OF A LIE LA Times Book Award Finalist | NPR Best Book | 💗💚
@weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social
We Need Diverse Books is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit revolutionizing what we read to create a world where everyone can find themself in the pages of a book. 🔗 bio.site/WeNeedDiverseBooks
@veerawrites.bsky.social
Award-winning author of The Night Diary, Amil and The After, How To Find What You’re Not Looking For, and more! Rep: Sara Crowe Literary. Faculty—VCFA, Writing For Children and Young Adults MFA program. www.veerahiranandani.com
@adriannacuevas.bsky.social
Award-winning middle grade author. What Fell From the Sky and Rancho Espanto paperback out now! she/her 🇨🇺 Runs on pastelitos and BTS. https://linktr.ee/adriannacuevas
@melodysimpson.bsky.social
Writer. Founder of Melanin in YA (@melanininya.bsky.social), your source for all things Black in traditional young adult publishing. All things TV, movies, books, sci-fi, theatre, & theology. Los Angeles / Austin https://melodylsimpson.com
@cynleitichsmith.bsky.social
children's-YA author, Heartdrum imprint curator, dog mom
@pncaldwell.bsky.social
Literary Agent. Author of WHERE SHADOWS MEET, a vampire romantasy out 4.1.25 in the US & UK. I really love books 🥰 👩🏾💻 patricecaldwell.com 📚 https://linktr.ee/pncaldwell
@joannahowrites.bsky.social
NYT Bestselling author • Intl speaker • Educator. Eyes that Kiss in the Corners. We Who Produce Pearls. The Silence that Binds Us.
@missdahlelama.dahliaadler.com
YA/Romance Author/Anthologist. LGBTQReads founder. Choices writer. Macaron aficionado. Next up: COME AS YOU ARE (Wednesday Books, 5/27/25) and FOR THE REST OF US (Quill Tree, 9/2/25). Rep: Patricia Nelson. She/her. Update your website.
@adamsilvera.bsky.social
Tall for no reason + #1 New York Times bestselling author of THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END
@asianauthors.bsky.social
Author-run group to celebrate Asian Kidlit & the diversity of stories that originate from the Asian Continent and books by Asian authors! #AsianAuthors
@shvetathakrar.bsky.social
Desi mythopoetess. Author of Nebula Award finalist STAR DAUGHTER, THE DREAM RUNNERS, and DIVINING THE LEAVES. Also INTO THE MOON GARDEN (Audible). https://shvetathakrar.com/
@julianthepoet.bsky.social
Julian Randall Author of REFUSE | PILAR RAMIREZ | THE DEAD DON'T NEED REMINDING & THE CHAINBREAKERS Chicago
@andthisjustin.bsky.social
MILES MORALES (@Marvel + @Scholastic) EARLY DEPARTURES + SHOT CLOCK (@KTegenBooks) •HOUSE PARTY (@JoyRevBooks) •IT’S THE END OF THE WORLD & I'M IN MY BATHING SUIT (@Scholastic)
@gaildvillanueva.bsky.social
Filipino author unapologetically Filipino-ing your bookshelves 📚Next: LULU SINAGTALA AND THE CITY OF NOBLE WARRIORS (HarperCollins 1/9/2024)
@gracikim.bsky.social
New York Times bestselling author of MG books | The Last Fallen Star + Moon + Realm | DREAMSLINGER coming April 2025 | www.gracikim.com
@farahnazrishi.bsky.social
philly-based author, audie & sovas nominated voice actor, miserable pile of secrets ✨ agent: hannah bowman she/they 🇵🇰🍉 https://linktr.ee/farahnazrishi
@swatiteerdhala.bsky.social
Writer of swoon-worthy fantasy and romance novels. 🔜 Maya in Multicolor 📚 Author of The Tiger at Midnight trilogy and The Boyfriend Wish
@judyilinauthor.bsky.social
Author of YA fantasy & horror, occasional poet, bubble tea aficionado
@tracichee.bsky.social
NYT best-selling & award-winning author of THE READER, WE ARE NOT FREE, 1000 STEPS INTO NIGHT & KINDLING 🔥 WCYA faculty at the Low-Residency MFA in Creative Writing at UNR (she/her) tracichee.com
@vvmontalban.bsky.social
Award-winning author of A TALL DARK TROUBLE, THESE VENGEFUL WISHES, MIDNIGHT'S VICIOUS TOLL (PRH 2027) Contributor in NIGHT OF THE LIVING QUEERS (Wednesday Books) Rep: Madwoman Literary 🇳🇮🇨🇺 She.Her
@literarylyla.bsky.social
Bestselling author of books about k-pop, k-dramas, and my Korean culture. I write, I travel, and I write while I travel. 📚🇰🇷🏳️🌈
@sj-fennell.bsky.social
@booksbystefany.bsky.social
I write books⤵️ FIRST LOVE LANGUAGE (Out now!) WHEN WE BECAME OURS (Out now!) LOVE MAKES MOCHI (Feb, 2026)
@hhtahir.bsky.social
YA author & English Instructor rep'd by Rachel Ekstrom Courage. Poetry MFA alumna. Founder and host of Tightwires, a YouTube channel & podcast. Former Tin House Editorial Intern. www.hibatahir.com
@misa-sugiura.bsky.social
Award-winning author of YA contemporary novels and a MG fantasy trilogy about Japanese gods and monsters. Preorder MOMO ARASHIMA DUELS THE QUEEN OF DEATH today! misasugiura.com
@chessiezappia.bsky.social
Award-winning author of YA books including ELIZA AND HER MONSTERS. Ace & autistic tall girl. Repped by Louise Fury. Video games, sometimes cosplay, Magic:The Gathering, and whatever arts and crafts I can get my hands on. https://linktr.ee/ChessieZappia
@karenmusings.bsky.social
Speculative fiction author. Avid reader. Public library aficionado. Southern Book Prize and Ignyte award finalist. She/Her. https://www.karen-strong.com
@laekanzeakemp.bsky.social
Author of AN APPETITE FOR MIRACLES & OMEGA MORALES AND THE CURSE OF EL CUCUY. Pura Belpré Honoree. Chicana. Rep: Andrea Morrison at Writers House
@kealakendall.bsky.social
Cofounder of Pacific Islanders in Publishing + Hapa Kanaka Maoli Author HOW FAR I'LL GO (Sept '25, Disney) + NO ONE GETS LEFT BEHIND (Fall '26, Disney) Rep: Jennifer March Soloway. 日本語. Kay-ah-luh. she/her https://bio.site/kealakendall
@mayagittelman.bsky.social
full of love poems and rage fil-am & jew-ish out next: Why on Earth (Feb 2025) out now: Night of the Living Queers, Lofty Mountains, Fiery Deeps reviews & criticism at reactor mag they/she
@tswitherspoon.bsky.social
🌷 BINGSU FOR TWO (Jan 14, 2025) 🍨 | korean american | she/her | in love with slow burns and the em dash | rep: Maeve MacLysaght
@junescribbles.bsky.social
#1 UK bestselling fantasy author | out now: DARKER BY FOUR, JADE FIRE GOLD | THE BEASTS BENEATH THE WINGS (2025) | SEAsian 🇸🇬| cancer survivor | highly caffeinated 🏳️🌈| bonus features: https://www.junecltan.com/darkerbyfour
@tashidiaz.bsky.social
Author, screenwriter, born and raised Aries from New York. Books: Color Me In, Wild Tongues Can’t Be Tamed, Grimoire of Grave Fates, House Party, USA Today bestseller Black Girl Power. Rep: 3Arts entertainment
@annzhao.bsky.social
indie bestselling author of DEAR WENDY, library worker, and owner of two build-a-bear axolotls. (she/her) linktr.ee/annzhao_
@robinwasley.bsky.social
DEAD THINGS ARE CLOSER THAN THEY APPEAR (S&S BFYR) | William C. Morris Award finalist rep’d by Janine Kamouh at WME Books linktr.ee/robinwasley
@sarahdasswrites.bsky.social
🇹🇹 author of WHERE THE RHYTHM TAKES YOU and IT WAITS IN THE FOREST | Agent: Wendi Gu | https://linktr.ee/sarahdassauthor
@punkinonwheels.bsky.social
She/her. Essayist, short story writer, and author of the A to Z Animal Mysteries series. BATS IN THE CASTLE out now! Disabled, queer, multistan. www.kaylawhaley.com
@actualgina.bsky.social
NYT bestselling author of VIOLET MADE OF THORNS & short stories • YA, SFF, fairy tales, romance • fandom hopper • https://actualgina.com/books
@lorimlee.bsky.social
🌈 Author 🪶 PAHUA AND THE DRAGON’S SECRET (Disney/Rick Riordan Presents ‘24) 🪶 CALLING OF LIGHT (Page Street ‘24) Rep: Suzie Townsend lorimlee.com
@nikkitgrant.bsky.social
Writer, teacher, fangirl, INTP, cofounder of Story Spinner Ent, '21 #DVMentor mentor, #TeamAuDHD, She/Her. Demi/pan 🏳️🌈
@sosaidvictoria.bsky.social
USA Today bestselling author 🌈 books: A SHOT IN THE DARK | A LESSON IN VENGEANCE | THE FEVER KING | THE ELECTRIC HEIR next: THE LOVE VARIATIONS (2025)
@authorgracelin.bsky.social
Newbery & Caldecott Honor & Legacy Award & NBA Finalist • contact Hachette Speakers Bureau for appearance requests • https://linktr.ee/authorgracelin
@mpmthewriter.bsky.social
Author of the Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery series; DEATH IN THE CARDS (May 13, 2025) Filipino American 🇵🇭🏳️🌈 She/her https://linktr.ee/mpmthewriter
@v-e-tirado.com
horror afrolatine 🇩🇴 award winning author. I write a lot. https://linktr.ee/vetirado
@julianwinters.bsky.social
Award-winning author of RUNNING WITH LIONS, RIGHT WHERE I LEFT YOU + more
@andreaywang.bsky.social
2022 Newbery Honor, APALA Award, & Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor winner. NYT Best Books 2021. PB & MG author. http://linktr.ee/AndreaYWang Rep: @agentemurph.bsky.social emliterary.com
@nishawrites.bsky.social
Author. PhD Student in Lit & Social Justice. Advocate for marginalized communities. I write messy brown girls with complicated feelings. www.nisha-sharma.com
@lindacamacho.bsky.social
Senior Literary Agent @ Gallt & Zacker Literary; wise-ish Latina; children's VCFA MFA and Cornell alum. Loves TV and giving unsolicited advice. She/her. (Profile Image: Marjorie Buell)
@daniellepaige.bsky.social
NYT Bestselling Writer of Books, Comics and Television. Known for #dorothymustdie. #dccomics #archiecomics #guidinglight #stealingsnow #theravens. my latest is #wishofthewicked. And just lucky to be on staff @ CBS' brand new soap #beyondthegates
@sayantani.bsky.social
NYT bestselling author of children’s and YA books, Health Humanities Academic https://linktr.ee/sayantanidasgupta?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=e40bc45d-a2e4-4923-9b4a-2674c3c19b21
@ayanagray.bsky.social
New York Times-bestselling author of monstrous stories. I, MEDUSA: Fall 2025
@scyung.bsky.social
佢 just a weird lil guy | CAMP SCREAM series (harpercollins, 2026) • fmr PW children’s • The New School mfa • filmme fatale • faith, food, & fashion are my fav F-words † https://bookshop.org/shop/yung https://letterboxd.com/scyung sossapo.com
@makana-yama.bsky.social
they/she/he | kānaka maoli + hapa haole | māhū + lesbian | SF writer | rep = Keir Alekseii | https://linktr.ee/makanayama | Hammajang Luck (Gollancz 2024 & Harper Voyager 2025) OUT NOW!
@nidhiart.bsky.social
Bestselling author (!!) 📚PASHMINA, SUPER BOBA CAFÉ, JUKEBOX, STRONG, SHARK PRINCESS, I WILL BE FIERCE and more Rep Jodi Reamer at Writers House
@lilrongal.bsky.social
author of YA books THIS NIGHT IS OURS & WHEN THE STARS LEAD TO YOU copy editor • MFA • poet • traveler • cat mom • player of cozy video games • dreamer 💙✨ ronnidavis.com insta: lilrongal DA-7887-2919-3492 Steam: lilrongal
@janaemarksbooks.bsky.social
NYT bestselling author of middle grade books. Latest release: A SPLIT SECOND.✨💜 janaemarks.com
@hannaalkaf.bsky.social
That mom friend. Malaysian author of YA and MG. All my book titles are too long for social media bios.
@laurataylornamey.bsky.social
NYT bestselling author of Reese’s Book Club A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow. 🇨🇺out now: With Love, Echo Park https://linktr.ee/laura.taylor.namey
@rosiesrambles.bsky.social
New York Times Bestselling author of A SONG OF WRAITHS AND RUIN + more. Just another new social media profile hahahahaa :') 🇬🇭
@katherinelocke.bsky.social
Author, writer, reader, cat owner, horse owner. Mostly made of rage and salt. Red Sea pedestrian. They/them.
@bethanycmorrow.com
BCMorrow on IG/Threads. Adult/YA Author. Bestseller. Social Justice in Literature Award winner. Locus, Ignyte, and Audie finalist. Christ follower. Planet of the Apes stan. THE BODY coming from Nightfire (Tor), 2026. https://linktr.ee/bcmorrow