Kid Lit
Authors, illustrators, publishers, librarians
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@scbwi-ohionorth.bsky.social
This is the official Bluesky account for the Ohio North chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators. And we're awesome. #scbwi #SCBWIOhioN https://www.scbwi.org/regions/ohionorth
@caseylyall.bsky.social
Author of children's books and library staffer. THE LEAGUE OF LITTLES (Greenwillow, 2025), VAMPIRE JAM SANDWICH (Tundra, 2025), and more to come! More info at caseylyall.com
@nicigregory.bsky.social
Children’s book illustrator, I love all the usual stuff; coffee, Scandinavian furniture, vintage knitting, rockabilly, rocket science, splitting the odd atom, dogs, cats…that sort of thing!
@paulajbecker.bsky.social
Illustrator/cartoonist/writer. Clients include, Random House, Highlights, Owlkids, KidCanPress, Scholastic, etc. www.paulajbecker.com www.instagram.com/paulajbecker
@highlightsfound.bsky.social
The Highlights Foundation positively impacts children by amplifying the voices of storytellers who inspire children to become their best selves. https://linktr.ee/highlightsfound
@oif.bsky.social
The official account for the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. Fighting book bans and censorship in libraries since 1967. ala.org/bbooks
@ftrf.bsky.social
The official account for the Freedom to Read Foundation. FTRF protects and defends the First Amendment to the Constitution and supports the right of libraries to collect - and individuals to access - information. www.FTRF.org
@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
@scbwicanadawest.bsky.social
Welcome to SCBWI Canada West on Bluesky social! Let's connect together to the world of children's literature.
@kidlit411.bsky.social
Everything kid lit, in one place! A website and community founded by Elaine Kiely Kearns and @sylvialiu.bsky.social. Follow us for weekly links to kid lit resources and book giveaways. website: kidlit411.com
@drawnbyheidi.bsky.social
Kidlit illustrator, dog lover, nerd and expat🇺🇸🇸🇪. Bring on the nature hikes and Mom jokes. www.DrawnbyHeidi.com
@emmawood.bsky.social
Children's author in Aotearoa New Zealand TULIP AND DOUG and TULIP AND SPROUT (Scholastic NZ) emmawoodbooks.com
@ciccotello.bsky.social
Author-illustrator of books for kids. Represented by Rachel Orr at Prospect Agency
@flyingeyebooks.bsky.social
Books to take your children's eyes on a journey of wonder. Publisher of award winning fiction and non-fiction for children. 📚
@pbsoar.bsky.social
Welcome to PB Soar! We're a group of picture book authors and illustrators with debut books that came out in 2024 and beyond. Our stories have just begun! Come SOAR with us!
@pbsubmissions.bsky.social
The Complete Picture Book Submissions System is a soup-to-nuts, self-paced, online course for crafting winning submissions that soar out of the slush pile! Answers every question you've ever had about submitting picture books to agents and editors.
@barbakoffbooks.bsky.social
Picture book author, librarian, educator. 🌔THE SCHLEMIEL KIDS SAVE THE MOON (‘24) 🍼 MAZEL TOES (‘25) 🎃 PUMPKIN SHABBAT (‘28) Rep: Rebecca Angus @ Howland Literary http://www.barbakoffbooks.com
@readiatrician.bsky.social
Just a pediatrician who loves to read! 🚫Fighting book bans 💪Freedom to read 📚#kidlit 🍪baked goods ❤️my three boys 👶pediatrics ✍️writing www.readiatrician.com Illustrated version on instagram
@erinentrada.bsky.social
Author + Illustrator | 2x Newbery Medalist | National Book Award Finalist | NYT Bestseller | Agent: Sara Crowe | Faculty: Hamline MFAC | https://linktr.ee/erinentrada
@amlibraryassoc.bsky.social
The 🌎’s oldest and largest library association. Find us at https://ala.org. We follow the ALA Code of Conduct: https://www.ala.org/user-guidelines
@schoolreadinglist.bsky.social
We recommend children’s and YA books to teachers, parents, librarians and schools. https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk
@txfreedomread.bsky.social
Parent-founded. Parent-led. Defending the right to read & supporting the fight against book bans in our public schools & communities. Join us: www.txftrp.org/petition 📍Texas, USA
@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! 😄!
@juliefhedlund.bsky.social
Picture Book author & Founder, #12x12PB @12x12challenge.bsky.social & co-founder @pbsubmissions.bsky.social. SONG AFTER SONG: Julie Andrews Bio (2023, little bee), OVER, BEAR! UNDER, WHERE? (2021, Philomel) juliehedlund.com
@kidlitchat.bsky.social
#kidlitchat happens every Tuesday night at 9E/6P, co-hosted by @bonnieadamson.com and @gregpincus.bsky.social. The topic is posted here as each chat begins, as well as any important chat news. Banner art by Brian Kirby: @boringstorybook.com
@authorgracelin.bsky.social
Newbery & Caldecott Honor & Legacy Award & NBA Finalist • contact Hachette Speakers Bureau for appearance requests • https://linktr.ee/authorgracelin
@jennbertman.bsky.social
NYT bestselling author: Book Scavenger series, SISTERHOOD OF SLEUTHS, and A GOOD DEED CAN GROW, illustrated by Holly Hatam. More info: www.jenniferchamblissbertman.com & https://jenniferchamblissbertman.substack.com
@scbwi.bsky.social
Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators Supporting quality children’s books & the artists who make them since 1971.
@100scopenotes.bsky.social
School Librarian. Author of BLUE FLOATS AWAY, THE VERY LAST CASTLE, THE SHIP IN THE WINDOW, CABOOSE | Author/illustrator of JUST ONE FLAKE and JUST ONE WAVE (2025)
@colbysharp.bsky.social
⭐️driven by gratitude⭐️Husband 👫 Dad 👦👧👧👦👦 Teacher 👔 Reader 📚 Runner 🏃 Writer ✏️ Nerd 🤓 VOTE! #NerdyBookClub | views expressed are mine
@12x12challenge.bsky.social
12 x 12 is a diverse community of picture book authors and illustrators at all levels. You get accountability & support in the goal to write 1 new PB draft each month + more! Registration open now! https://12x12challenge.com/membership.
@kaaauthor.bsky.social
I write books, like the "ONE & ONLY" series, WISHTREE, ODDER, and DOGTOWN. ODDER picture book out now! I post with some help from Two Cats Comm.
@cybilsawards.bsky.social
Children's and YA Book Lovers' Awards. Honoring diverse voices and inclusive stories for kids & teens since 2006. Celebrating 20 years in 2025. We speak book. https://linktr.ee/CybilsAwards
@halseanderson.bsky.social
Forest creature who writes books & champions libraries. American heart, Danish soul. Author of YAs: Speak, Shout & many more Historical adventure novels: Chains, Forge, Ashes & Fever 1793. Rebellion 1776 comes out April 1, 2025.
@authorsabb.bsky.social
We are Authors Against Book Bans. We stand united against the deeply unconstitutional movement to limit the freedom to read. We unequivocally support diverse voices on our library shelves, in our schools, and in our culture. www.authorsagainstbookbans.com
@mrschureads.bsky.social
Librarian. NYT Bestselling Author. | LOUDER THAN HUNGER, RUTHIE ROSE’S BIG IDEA, THE GIFT OF STORY, THIS IS A SCHOOL, THIS IS A STORY | Agent: Molly O'Neill
@ninacrittenden.bsky.social
kid book maker. tea drinker. pug snuggler. bunny hugger. ninacrittenden.com
@levarburton.bsky.social
Kunta, Geordi, Reading Rainbow guy. Flies twice as high… #bydhttmwfi
@pronounced-ing.bsky.social
Fiction writer (EVERYTHING I NEVER TOLD YOU, LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE, OUR MISSING HEARTS). Science nerd, ex-Clevelander, embarrassingly sincere. Blue canary in the outlet by the light switch who watches over you. she/her. celesteng.com
@anooshasyed.com
award-winning author/illustrator for children’s books, character designer & art educator📚 ✎ resources, books, & more links ↓ https://www.anooshasyed.com
@geneluenyang.bsky.social
Cartoonist and Comic Book Writer 🧧American Born Chinese 🏀Dragon Hoops 🐢Secret Coders 🗡Books of Clash 🦸🏻♂️Superman Smashes the Klan 👊🏼Shang-Chi 🐵Monkey Prince ☁️Avatar
@lgbtqreads.bsky.social
Queering up your shelves, one rec at a time. Check it out at LGBTQReads.com
@fantagraphics.bsky.social
Publisher of the world's greatest cartoonists! fantagraphics.com
@katemessner.com
NYT bestselling author of 70+ books for kids. Educator. Speaker. Adirondack 46er. Passionately curious. Latest book: HISTORY SMASHERS: EARTH DAY & THE ENVIRONMENT www.katemessner.com
@pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social
A free e-newsletter from Publishers Weekly that reports on children's and YA books. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/9Ubz9L
@joshfunkbooks.bsky.social
I write picture books for adults to read to children so that children fall in love with reading. Books like Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast, Dear Unicorn, My Pet Feet, How to Code a Sandcastle, & more. joshfunkbooks.com
@fuse8.bsky.social
Blog about kids books? You bet (A Fuse #8 Production). Library degree? You know it. Books for kids? Five. Books for adults about kidlit? Two. Podcasts about kids books? One (Fuse 8 n’ Kate). Having fun! https://afuse8production.slj.com
@dansantat.bsky.social
NY Times bestselling children's book author of Beekle ('15 Caldecott) A First Time for Everything ('24 National Book Award) Creator Disney's The Replacements
@mollyoneill.bsky.social
Literary agent at Root Literary. Builder of bookmakers. Collector & connector of words + art + people + stories. Shameless sharer of cat pics. mollyoneillbooks.com
@studiojjk.bsky.social
[𝙲𝚛𝚘𝚠-𝚜𝚊𝚞𝚌𝚎-𝚔𝚊𝚑] 📘Graphic Novelist 🥈Natl Book Award finalist 🔴TED speaker 📙NYT Bestseller 🎓BFA RISD + 3x Honorary Doctorates 🙋🏻♂️he/him
@pubspotlight.bsky.social
Sharing news about kids books from international publishers and domestic library and teacher conferences https://www.publisherspotlight.com
@publisherslunch.bsky.social
Trade publishing's daily rundown, and sibling of the source of Deal Reports.
@lisayee.bsky.social
New York Times Bestseller, Newbery Honoree, National Book Award Finalist, Procrastinator Extraordinaire, #KidLit Author
@luckyrabbitrabbit.bsky.social
Anne Shirley + Leslie Knope + Amelia Bedelia. Librarian, Needle Felter, Cardboard Sculpter, Affable Klutz.