kid lit and YA creators
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@notanotheralex.bsky.social
@hdeanbrewer.bsky.social
Author, Art Director at Eerdmans, Illustrator, & Michigander LOVE IS POWERFUL, 2020 MEET ME IN YOUR HEART, 2026 ONWARD, 2026 OUR MICHIGAN PARKS, 2026 heatherdeanbrewer.com instagram.com/hdeanbrewer/ bracketpublishing.com
@adamrex.bsky.social
Author and illustrator of all the books you like. No, not that one. No, not that one either
@soengery.bsky.social
It's like "ANGER" but with an E. Cartoonist & Illustrator. Creator of DEATH TO THE WIZARD KINGS and CASKET LAND, Dirt-slinger fired up to Cone 9. Open to cartooning and illustration work. They/Them ∅. No NFTs, No AI. Chicago via StL. soengery.com
@willowsquest.co.uk
✨ TTRPG artist ❤️ comics hobbyist 💖 self indulgent OC art 💛she/her, gnc ☁️ brainweird ✌️ please don't yoink my art 🚫NO AI🚫 ➡️ willowsquest.co.uk navigation: #art #oc #comms #collab
@aplante.com
little canadian rat goblin woman (she/her) https://www.aplante.com/welcome 🔹illustrator/comics/murals 🔹IG/FB: @alexplantewpg 🔹patreon/ko-fi/cara: @alexplante #art #comic
@ngoziu.com
NYT bestselling graphic novelist. DC Comics, The New Yorker. │rep'd by @chelseberly, business q's @grohac ngoziu.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
@charlenedraws.bsky.social
🇨🇦 🇸🇬 Illustrator, author (The Pink Pajamas, S&S 2025) | Rep: Tracy Marchini, BookEnds Literary | Co-host @kidlitart.bsky.social chat 🎨 CharleneChua.com ✏️ charlenedraws.bio.link 🚫AI/NFT
@katchowrites.bsky.social
NYT & international best-selling chaos machine 📚 GUMIHO series | ONCE UPON A K-PROM 🔜 WISH UPON A K-STAR (Disney, April 29, 2025) 🇰🇷🌈 📱 tiktok/IG katchowrites https://www.katchowrites.com/links she/her
@debbieohi.com
Writes & illustrates books. 🇨🇦 #CanKidLit. Comics, board games, poetry. Illus in books by Judy Blume, Michael Ian Black, others. I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS. Alt-text fan. #Uplift https://debbieohi.com/ What I'm working on: @work.debbieohi.com
@victoriaying.com
Senior VisDev artist at studio MDHR Harvey award winning Author and Illustrator of Graphic novels. HUNGRY GHOST, Artist for DC and Marvel. Film Credits: Tangled, Frozen, Wreck it Ralph, Big Hero 6, Moana. Views are my own Linkin.bio/victoriaying
@rachelsanson.bsky.social
🎨Illustrator 🎮Newbie 3D Artist 🕸️Fan of Spooky Things https://www.rachelsanson.co.uk/
@danwhite.bsky.social
Comic artist and illustrator, creator of Cindy and Biscuit (Oni Press), Sticky Ribs, Terminus and more. Podcaster for Silence! and The Savage Beast www.milkthecat.wordpress.com
@keithrobinson.bsky.social
Illustrator, mostly of books for young persons. I enjoy drawing fantasy, spooky, historical and animal stories. 📚 Rep'd by Emily Talbot at United Agents 🌐 www.keithrobinson.co.uk 📷 Insta: @keithrobinson.illustrator
@christofbogacs.bsky.social
Comics writer. Rick and Morty: New Year Special (Oni), Under Kingdom (Dark Horse), MEAT4BURGERS, Earth to Chris Cleevy (2026, HarperAlley) He/Him. Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/c-r1Rb
@mrphoenix.bsky.social
Stashes pens around the house like drinkers stash bottles. Comics for cash. Where applicable. Artist/Author: Crash Course, Rumble Strip, Donny Digits, Sugar Buzz!, Plastic Culture, etc https://woodrowphoenix.co.uk/
@jordanalsaqa.bsky.social
Cooking with Monsters, Raise Hell!, Bullet Adventures | White/Palestinian | jnalsaqa@gmail.com | he/him | Art by Shadia Amin & Nico Carrizo | jordanalsaqa.com
@harrywoodgate.bsky.social
Award winning author and illustrator of children’s books including Grandad’s Camper, TIMID, Little Glow and many more. They/them. Agent: @ashliterary.bsky.social Enquiries: info@ashliterary.com Website: www.harrywoodgate.com
@emmelinedraws.bsky.social
Kidlit illustrator/author & comic maker 🌿🌞 Literary agent: Thao Le. She/Her. Mum of one (soon to be two!) 💕 Linktree.com/emmelinedraws
@nabihaiderali.bsky.social
தமிழ் Tamil | 25 | Shi'a Muslim | Chara Designer, VisDev | PREV: Netflix, Disney Anim | illustration rep: The Bright Agency | he/him, திருனர் 🏳️⚧️ https://nabihaiderali.myportfolio.com/
@jemyoshioka.bsky.social
Comic artist. Mixed Japanese-New Zealander. Bi. Known cat-haver. Debut MG graphic novel coming Fall 2025 from Andrews McMeel. Represented by Jas Perry at Looking Glass Literary & Media. https://jemshed.com
@haridraws.bsky.social
Hopeless forest romantic, Scotland. ♿ 🏳️⚧️ (they) Award-winning author/ illustrator of queer historical romance & fantasy. Makes gamebooks (like INTO THE TOWER) and graphic novels (I SHALL NEVER FALL IN LOVE, out now) https://linktr.ee/haridraws
@emmaillustrate.bsky.social
Children's book author-illustrator #kidlit MG Graphic Novel #DrawnToChangeTheWorld Picture book #AmaraAndTheBats 🦇📚🏳️🌈♾ AuDHD Loves #Bats .She/Her. Rep'd by Thao Le Website: emmareynoldsillustration.com Links: linktree.com/emmaillustrate
@benkahncomics.bsky.social
Comics & Novel Writer. MR. MUFFINS out now! Work @ Dark Horse, Scholastic, Tokyopop, IDW, Oni Press, Simon & Schuster. Repped by Moe Ferrara. Benkahncomics.com. Also goes by Bee. (They/Them)
@vmaderna.bsky.social
Argentinian illustrator based in France. I also make comics with @fpiatti.bsky.social https://victoriamaderna.com | hi@victoriamaderna.com Prints: https://inprnt.com/gallery/vmaderna
@bizargomez.bsky.social
🇲🇽🇺🇸 Mexican-American Illustrator currently available for freelance work. Raised in Phoenix, AZ, and now based in Portland, OR. PNCA Alumnus (He/Him) Portfolio: Bizarthestar.com
@schnumn.bsky.social
Eisner nominated comic artist from Manchester, UK 😽 Comics about ADHD and autism! Author of SENSORY: Life on the Spectrum ♾️ and Lavender Clouds ☁️ She/her https://lavendercloudscomic.carrd.co/ www.schnumn.com
@carlydraws.bsky.social
Carly A-F Illustrator & author. Freelance enquiries: carly@carlydraws.com Kidlit Agent: Anna Olswanger anna@olswangerliterary.com Newsletter, prints, all links: http://linktr.ee/carlydraws Click #art or #kidlitart for artwork or follow my custom feeds!
@careydraws.bsky.social
I make comics! she/her. #1 NYT Bestselling cartoonist & co-adapter on http://theadventurezonecomic.com; morphclubcast co-host. it's peach 🏳️🌈 newsletter for book, convention, & webshop updates & discounts: 📩 https://www.careydraws.com/newsletter
@trungles.com
Minneapolis. Cartoon fellow. Author and illustrator of the award-winning OGN, The Magic Fish. Keeps hens. Tells fortunes. Is queer. I cannot tell if you're joking. He/him, They/them Support my work: patreon.com/trungles Links: https://bio.site/trungles
@kelsijosilva.bsky.social
Defiantly soft; telling queer stories; making queer media Rep: Stephanie Winter at KO Media Management.
@keezyyoung.bsky.social
Ignatz-nominated cartoonist! Gay, they/she, a ghost with a skeleton inside it. I write and draw mystery, horror, and love. HELLO SUNSHINE is coming Sept 2025 ☀️ TAPROOT | SUNFLOWERS http://keezyyoung.com | rep'd by Kurestin Armada
@jas-perry.com
agent @ looking glass lit (opinions my own) writes PBs (opinions probably harpercollins’) jptakahashi.com
@mythjae.bsky.social
Comic writer, editor, sometimes an artist, always way too intense about hot chocolate. 🚨The Traitor & The Wretch now available for preorder!!🚨 jasminewalls.com
@denisillustrates.bsky.social
Children's book illustrator and artist, based in Sofia, Bulgaria 📚 Represented by Susan Hawk at Upstart Crow Literary (US) 📚 Represented by Emily Talbot at United Agents (UK, EU) 🌐 www.denisillustrates.com 🖼 https://denisangelov.etsy.com
@louiestowell.bsky.social
Writer/illustrator of the LOKI: A Bad God's Guide books, Writer of Otherland & The Dragon in the Library. https://louiestowell.com. No terfs. Many fluctuating fandoms incluing BtVS + Doctor Who. This feed isn't for kids.
@domduongart.bsky.social
Illustrator & Comic Artist (she/her). Ignatz Award Nominee. Jonathan Cape | SelfMadeHero | Young V&A | Quindrie Press | Limit Break Comics domduong.com linktr.ee/thedomduongart duong.dom@gmail.com Rep: http://www.rockingchairbooks.com/
@euqinimodart.bsky.social
Freelance black Illustrator + Designer and comic colorist, I love history :) | Mtg, Netflix, UMG Records Inc, PRH, Scholastic, Harper Collins Website: www.dominiqueramsey.com Archive: dominiqueramseyillustration.com
@foxandindigo.bsky.social
Nature & science writer, #kidlit, cemetery commissioner, & huge nerd | ND | she/they | rep'd @Natalie_Lakosil @lookingglasslit
@mjbeasi.com
YA author, educator, gamer in denial, nonbinary disaster. 🍃 http://mjbeasi.com 🍃 It sounds like “MJBZ.” 🍃 Rep: Lee O’Brien at LGLM 🍃pn: any/all 🍃ghosts, opera, cartoons, books 📚 I play a cat on twitch dot tv.
@amyability.bsky.social
Art things and books stuff Represented by Natalie Lakosil at Looking Glass Literary & Media lookingglasslit.com Portfolio: amyohanlon.com
@soumiroy1.bsky.social
Author. Artist. Repped by @antoinight.bsky.social and @natalielakosil.bsky.social at @lookingglasslit.bsky.social These Bodies Ain't Broken (Page Street 2025) Best of the Net Nominee https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-soumi
@schwartzwords.bsky.social
YA fantasy: A PRAYER FOR VENGEANCE and TO A DARKER SHORE / adult romcom: MY KIND OF TROUBLE / sadder but wiser / autistic / fat / 🌈 / 🇮🇹 / theater / (she/they) / Rep: Lee O’Brien, LGLM https://linktr.ee/leanneschwartz
@30knight.bsky.social
Artist! 🌈Non binary🌈 I currently draw a surreal webcomic, Princess Beast, a love letter to shoujo manga! 💜 I have a published comic, SKIP! That's a love letter to sports manga ! 🪢 Rep'd by @takahashiperry ✨ Old-taku 🤟🏻
@hamishsteele.bsky.social
COMMISSIONS ON HOLD Created deadendia / dead end paranormal park / pantheon / croc and roll / GO-MAN coming 2025! he/they/whatever linktr.ee/hamishsteele | newsletter: buttondown.com/hamishsteele
@hellocookie.bsky.social
Writer of comics & video games 📖 RACC PACK 🦝 PILLOW TALK 👑 OH MY GODS!⚡ PARANORTHERN 🔮 Rep: Maria Vicente✨ Writer @ KittenCupStudio 🐈 She/Her 🏳️🌈 https://linktr.ee/hellocookie • https://stephaniecooke.ca
@juststeffiart.bsky.social
Black | She/Her | here for the vibes ✨☀️ Illustrator for Children's/YA/MG Publishing and Editorial steffiwalthallart.com
@mollieray.bsky.social
Artist, Author, Comics. Lancashire, UK. giant - @faberbooks.bsky.social - out now! https://linktr.ee/mollieray
@edenfre.bsky.social
Fredrik Edén 🧑🎨🏳️🌈🎃 Freelance illustrator, mainly Children's Literature. Based in Oslo, Norway. Dog dad. Loves Halloween and most things spooky. www.FredrikEden.com
@dinolich.bsky.social
Director, storyboards. Creator of the comic HELLAWEEN (looking for work)— they/them #hellaween dinolich@gmail.com https://linktr.ee/dinolich
@olliegerlach.bsky.social
Comics writer: OFF MENU/ THE RESTAURANT AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD (Little Bee/Faber) DEVLIN WAUGH (2000AD) YOUNG MEN IN LOVE (AWBW) (GLAAD award winner) Oggerlach.wordpress.com Open for work! Email on my website. Rep: @stephaniewinter.bsky.social
@johannamation.bsky.social
👻 BUY THE GHOSTKEEPER GN!👇 theghostkeeper.carrd.co Illustrator ✦ Comic Artist ✦ Writer ✦ Cottage-Goth ✦ TTRPGer ✦ 💖💜💙 Rep: Laurel Symonds (KT Lit) 🌎 Portfolio: johannamation.com
@breebird33.bsky.social
bestselling writer & artist making comics (she/her) ✦ monsters, historical fashion, FromSoft & all things autumnal ✦ Repped by Britt Siess https://linktr.ee/breebird33 THE FIRELIGHT APPRENTICE is out now! Current WIP: graphic novel adaptation of DRACULA
@theorah.bsky.social
Pro comic artist/illustrator 💖 I like cuddling my gf and cat 😸 Mostly writing/drawing comics about autism, asexuality and French Revolution atm~ https://linktr.ee/Theorah
@abeehatariqart.bsky.social
Pakistani and Irish illustrator currently in Edinburgh ✨ www.abeehatariq.com https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AbeehaTariq
@toondoon1010.bsky.social
🎨 Illustrator & Cartoonist (she/her) 📚 Clients include Scholastic, PRH, HarperCollins US, Beaming Books US & more. 📝 Rep'd by Claire Draper (Azantian Literary Agency) 🌐 www.aishwaryatandon.com
@anooshasyed.com
award-winning author/illustrator for children’s books, character designer & art educator📚 ✎ resources, books, & more links ↓ https://www.anooshasyed.com
@shazleenmkhan.bsky.social
Illustrator & comic maker Author of Ignatz award winning webcomic BUUZA!! & artist on Eisner & Harvey nom SAVING SUNSHINE 🌸 First Second / Hachette / Simon & Schuster/ PRH / Abrams / Bloomsbury 📍London, UK 🪷they/them www.shazleenkhan.com
@zolwia.bsky.social
She/Her | Grey ace | 🇩🇰🇿🇼 living in 🇮🇪 | Award Winning Illustrator | ONE DAY IN JUNE (OUT MAY 2025) | Rep’d by Thao Le | shop http://theorangenestshop.com NO AI, NFT linktr.ee/zolwia
@notanotheralex.bsky.social
illustrator, comicbooker and human stain for hire. || they/them || rep @takahashiperry.bsky.social https://cargocollective.com/alexmooreillustration https://alexmooreillustration.substack.com alexmooreillustration.carrd.co alxmoore6@googlemail.com