Latinx KidLit
Latinx KidLit Authors and Illustrators!
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@sandraproudman.bsky.social
@ltdavila.bsky.social
THE PATRON SAINT OF WHITE MENAGERIES (Creature Publishing, 2026) – Acquisitions Editor at Inked In Gray Publishing – Assistant Director at PocketMFA – Latina – she/her/ella – Represented by @susanvcolmant.bsky.social at JABberwocky Literary Agency
@pedroiniguez.bsky.social
Bram Stoker & Elgin Award-nominated SF/H writer. Rhysling Finalist, Pushcart Nominee. FEVER DREAMS OF A PARASITE (Out Now!) ECHOES AND EMBERS (Stars and Sabers Publishing, 07/15/2025) THE FIB (Gloo Books, 10/07/25) Find me at: www.pedroiniguez.com
@labyrinthrat.bsky.social
Spec fic author and middle grade novelist. Cuban-American ceterosexual enby. They/them. Debut MG novel BENNY RAMÍREZ AND THE NEARLY DEPARTED is a Norton and BSFA finalist!!! https://linktr.ee/labyrinthrat
@juliejubz.com
Sequential Artist • Writer • Illustrator ✦ Twitch Streamer Made of Starstuff ✦ 💌 hey@juliejubz.com — juliejubz.com TAG: #Art • She/Her — Made in 🇧🇷 💬 [ENG / BR] ❌ GenAI / NFTs Only human.
@lilistrations.bsky.social
Mexican-American Author Illustrator and Background Painter #kidlitart #kidlit ITS TIME FOR DIA DE LOS MUERTOS Summer 2025 Rep'd by: Sophie Sheumaker @ BookEnds Literary Lilistrations.com
@axureneas.bsky.social
Artist of Student Ambassador from Iron Circus Comics. Creador de Toontorial para Cartoon Network. 🦝/He/Him Portfolio: https://axureneas.com/
@aaronhaceves.bsky.social
He/him. Author of THIS IS WHY THEY HATE US. Latino. Aqueerius. Harvard '15. Columbia MFA '20. UT Austin Professor. #FreePalestine
@missashleyjean.bsky.social
🇲🇽 🇺🇸 | Storyteller | Pura Belpré Honoree | CRUZITA AND THE MARIACHEROS (2024) & CHOIR GRRRL (2026) | Music by Miss Ashley Jean streaming now!
@annameriano.bsky.social
She/her. Author of LOVE SUGAR MAGIC series, THIS IS HOW WE FLY, and IT SOUNDS LIKE THIS
@kellyesparza.bsky.social
YA/Adult mystery writer, freelance editor, lover of stories | #amquerying (again) | mental health & Lupus advocate & warrior💜| @Path2pub.bsky.social contributor✍🏼 | she/her | EIC: @flaremagazine.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/kellyesparza
@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
@lauravidarte.bsky.social
author-illustrator | BA VisComnDesign PUJ’24 & BA Philosophy PUJ’28 | cross-genre SFF
@vrukaslt.bsky.social
#KidLit author | Retired library media tech | #SCBWI | #12x12 #pb | Mamá | Wife | Lowrider lover | Pan Dulce connoisseur | 🇺🇸Chicana🇲🇽 | Rep’d by Leah Pierre - Ladderbird Literary Agency | lauraadelacruz.com | https://linktr.ee/laura_delacruz
@adriaq.bsky.social
Award-winning Nuyorican kidlit writer. Published poet. Author of MI TIERRA, an early-reader-in-verse, available NOW from Reycraft!
@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
@alyssaalessi.bsky.social
HWA•Spooktastic Book Fair•New England Izzy Hoffman Is Not A Witch 23’ 📚 Words in NoSleep Podcast & Cinnabar E-Zine https://linktr.ee/pagesinthegraveyard
@dianawallachauthor.bsky.social
YA Horror Author of SMALL TOWN MONSTERS & HATCHET GIRLS (out now!), and THE SILENCED (Delacorte Sept. ‘25)
@katoncomics.com
He/Him 🇵🇷🏳️⚧️ NJ • Latino Artist! Storyboard artist • Character designer • Comic Artist for BlackSands Entertainment • Art teacher • #Castlevania #artist #art Looking for connections! Independent artist Links https://linktr.ee/katon4525
@rmromeroauthor.bsky.social
🧿 Award-winning and international bestselling author 🌊 THE TEAR COLLECTOR (10/14/2025, LBYR) 📕 Rep: Patricia Nelson https://linktr.ee/rmromeroauthor
@federicoerebia.bsky.social
PEDRO & DANIEL Lammy Award - Winner MA Book Award - Longlist Ohio Book Award - Finalist Crystal Kite Award - Honor Book Américas Award - Commended Book Linktree: linktr.ee/FedericoErebia Website: FJEbooks.com
@crystalwrote.bsky.social
author + stray piece of glitter writing YA romcoms for fat Latinas 🇵🇷 💚 FAT CHANCE, CHARLIE VEGA 📸 NO FILTER AND OTHER LIES 🍁 THE FALL OF WHIT RIVERA 🌙 CAMP SYLVANIA: MOON MADNESS 🗺️ GET REAL, CHLOE TORRES (spring 2025) 💌 Contact: crystalwrote.com
@dezinpub.bsky.social
Editor Extraordinaire | PW Star Watch Finalist | Writer | ✏️STEPPING UP | She/Her | Opinions are mine | Demi-Bi Afro🇩🇴 | #LatinxInPub | Rep’d: Britt Siess | kiaravaldez.com
@kamigarcia.bsky.social
#1 NYT Bestselling Author & Comic Book Writer | Cofounder of YALLFest | Former Teacher & Reading Specialist ♿️ BEAUTIFUL CREATURES TEEN TITANS: BEAST BOY LOVES RAVEN MIXED-UP (Coming Jan. 2025) JOKER/HARLEY: CRIMINAL SANITY
@thegabecole.bsky.social
Award-winning & New York Times Bestselling author of THE WICKED BARGAIN, MOST ARDENTLY, THE DIABLO’S CURSE & more. Trans masc. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ (he/him) 🔗 lnk.bio/thegabecole
@gamavalle.com
él/he | 🇵🇷 🏳️🌈 | children’s author | casting director | #SCBWI member | #NLTP resident artist | Rep’d by Leah Pierre of Ladderbird Literary Agency | gamavalle.com Prohibido llorar (Spanish Edition) OUT NOW - https://linktr.ee/gamavalle
@jarrardwrites.bsky.social
✨️ Spec Fic Writer • afrolatino ✊🏾🇬🇹 (they/he) • rep by Gallt & Zacker Agency ✨️
@definitelyvita.bsky.social
afro-🇵🇷. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ bard class brawler. writer. work @ Abrams, Black Mask Studios, DC comics, Dynamite, IDW, Image, Macmillan, Marvel comics, Realm, Valiant, Vault. Repped by Susan Graham. Pro-Danny ✊🏾🍉 https://linktr.ee/definitelyvita
@mariaochoaphd.bsky.social
@byinesayala.bsky.social
🌟#kidlit writer (PB/YA) | agent: @the1whowill | by lines @parents | Communications @latinxkidlitbf @lkbfstorytellers | join my adventure 📚
@ellegonzalezrose.bsky.social
author of 💕 and 🔪 stories up next: 🖤 THE GIRL YOU KNOW (2/18/25) 💖 MARISOL ACTS THE PART (8/12/25) ❤️ I DIDN’T DO IT (Spring 2026)
@shirlswrites.bsky.social
Writer of spooky things and professional puppy cuddler. (she/her) Las Musas Hermana ‘24 Rep: Vicky Weber, CMA
@renepenagovea.bsky.social
@jaclynthewriter.bsky.social
🇲🇽🇺🇸 PB author 📓 Lecturer 👸🏽 Las Musas Hermana ‘22 🕹️ Nerd.
@brianamiano.bsky.social
(She/Her) Scorpio ♏️ Bookseller | I prefer the world in my head📚 | Representation Matters 🇨🇴🏳️🌈| Rep’d by Quressa Robinson
@aventurasenesl.bsky.social
She/her | 📚 Reviewer | Latinx Author | Las Musas | Rep: @writeloudly | @LatinxKidLitBF Programming | Highlights Foundation👩🏻💻 | Probably making a Tik Tok
@leslieadame.bsky.social
no pasa nada 🇺🇸🇲🇽 • fear leads to regrets CHLOE VEGA AND THE AGENTS OF MAGIC (HarperCollins Sept 16, 2025) rep: New Leaf Literary & Media https://linktr.ee/leslieadame
@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
@sarodriguezauthor.bsky.social
Latina Children’s Author 📚 ✨TREASURE TRACKS✨ sarodriguezbooks.com
@apalessandri.bsky.social
🇨🇴🇺🇸 Children's Author. Educator. Next in '24: Our Wold: Colombia, Lupita's Hurricane Palomitas, & Grow Up, Luchy Zapata. Rep: Deborah Warren @ East West Literary Agency.
@thevalrobles.bsky.social
she/her | 23 | 🇲🇽 | queer | i write books about sapphic villains 😈 | @RT_Mentor Mentor 25’ | @ShortPit_ Co-Host | rep: Alex Brown at MWLA 💚
@monicamancillas.bsky.social
Mexican-American kidlit author living in the UK. 🇲🇽🇺🇸🇬🇧 Books 📚: Mariana and Her Familia The Worry Balloon How to Speak in Spanglish Sing it Like Celia Taco Tuesdays Leyendas/Legends ('25) Rep: Melissa Edwards, Stonesong
@pgsantosb.bsky.social
Venezuelan children's book author. HOW TO EAT A MANGO (2024). by Holiday House. Rep’d by Jen Rofé. Las Musas-Hermanas Mentee ’20. We Need Diverse Books Mentee ‘21. https://linktr.ee/paolagsantos
@marianallanos.bsky.social
Children’s writer, poet, translator 🇵🇪🇺🇸2024 Pura Belpré Honor: Benita y las criaturas nocturnas/Benita and the Night Creatures⭐️Vampirita and the Angry Mob ⭐️Run Little Chaski! & more. #LatinxPitch co-founder. #Oklahoma Teaching Artist. marianallanos.com
@angelapadron.bsky.social
#Kidlit author-illustrator, artist, singer & freelance curriculum dev, editor & writer; Rep’d by Sera Rivers @SpeilburgLit. #scbwi www.angelapadron.com 🇺🇸🇩🇴
@tanyaguerrero.bsky.social
Filipino-Spanish author 🇵🇭🇪🇸Unapologetic Cat Person 🐈⬛ Repp’d by Amy Bishop-Wycisk📚Up Next: CAT’S PEOPLE, Delacorte/Penguin Random House (April 1, 2025)
@jmorerabooks.bsky.social
FL Author | Cuban American | Pastelito Enthusiast 🖍️ Preorder TOGETHER WE REMEMBER (5/13/25) 🌻 ABUELO’S FLOWER SHOP (Beaming ‘24) Rep’d by Ashley Reisinger Banner art by Violeta Encarnación
@safajarwrites.bsky.social
Dual immersion teacher and author I Crack Goes the Cascarón '25 I Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa '25 I A Tanta Wawa for Abuelo '26 Repped by Nicole Geiger-Full Circle Literary #LatinxPitch Co-founder she/Ella www.sarafajardowrites.com
@ninamoreno.bsky.social
florida writer still playing pretend 🐊 YA: Don't Date Rosa Santos & Our Way Back to Always | MG: Maggie Diaz series
@writebetween.bsky.social
Spanish translator and PB author. PAULA'S PATCHES (FreeSpiritBooks), SQUAWK OF SPANISH (Charlesbridge), SOMETIMES A DREAM (Versify, 2027).
@gonzzink.bsky.social
Chicano Illustrator·Author·Game Designer🌞 Polloman Graphic Novel coming 2026 Nawalli my Aztec Card Game is available here: www.nawalli.com
@tatianagardel.bsky.social
2025 Pura Belpré Award Honoree ★ Rep'd by Jemiscoe Chambers-Black at ABLA ★ LatinxPitch co-founder tatianagardel.com
@justincolonbooks.bsky.social
Children's Author. Professional Voice & On-Camera Actor. Backyard Beekeeper. Bad pianist. Author Website: justincolonbooks.com Critiques & Consultations: kidlithive.com
@juanitalondo8o.bsky.social
🌈✨ kidlit illustrator | 2023 #PBParty finalist | represented by @adriamgoetz @ktliterary| 🇨🇴 juanitalondono.com
@robliutrujillo.bsky.social
Fresh Juice/Jugo Fresco. Dad, Husband, Author, Muralist, Illustrator. Trust Your Struggle Collective, Come Bien Books, Soc Justice Kids Bk Fair, Bay Area. He/him/his. https://linktr.ee/RobLiuTrujillo
@katfcomix.bsky.social
National bestselling & award-winning cartoonist. Creator of MISS QUINCES (out now!) (Scholastic Graphix) and illustrator of THE KIDS IN MRS Z'S CLASS. Rep. Linda Camacho (She/they) 🇭🇳🇨🇴🏳️🌈♾️ 🌈 www.katfajardo.com 🌈 linktr.ee/katfcomix (⬅️ Preorder link)
@amandacarbonell25.bsky.social
Puerto Rican. She/Her. MG, YA, & NA Writer. Rep: Sandra Proudman at Gallt & Zacker. Editing Services: editingtales.com Author Site: amandacarbonell.com Substack: https://substack.com/@amandacarbonell Misc: linktr.ee/amandacarbonell
@erikadraws.bsky.social
Award winning, Carnegie shortlisted Author Illustrator - Mexican, Tijuanense in London. Repped by Claire Cartey - get in touch at holroydecartey.com
@dianaacastle.bsky.social
I'm a Cuban Mermaid & Author/Illustrator, repped by Saritza at Andrea Brown Literary Agency! ✨🎉 Debut Early Reader GN coming April 15, 2025 🎉✨ Pre-order here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/082345696X #Kidlitart Portfolio: dianacastleart.com
@torreymaldonado.bsky.social
Educator & Writer for Young People | Close to 25 years teaching in Brooklyn, NYC where I was born & raised.
@writercass.bsky.social
Author of LOST ON DOLL ISLAND Mom (She/her/ella) b. 1985 🔗: https://bit.ly/LostOnDollIsland 🔗: Linktr.ee/WriterCass FREE PALESTINE
@mzmauthor.bsky.social
You won't live forever, but your words might! MISTRESS OF BONES - Out 2025! Repped by Dorian Moffei. She/Her mariazmedina.com https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61220759-mistress-of-bones
@mariadrawss.bsky.social
Mexican Illustrator | 💖KidLit Art| Picture Book illustration | Edelvives | Beaming Books | Santillana | Richmond | Charlesbridge| Insta: mariadrawssart
@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
@jgv.bsky.social
award winning author of FIFTEEN HUNDRED MILES FROM THE SUN, ANDER & SANTI WERE HERE, and CANTO CONTIGO ✌🏽🇲🇽 up next: FUTBOLISTA (04.15.2025) and THIS IS HOW WE ROLL (fall 2025)
@msmirelle.bsky.social
🇲🇽 award-winning artist and writer for kidlit and animation. Author/illustrator of MAGIC and RIVER OF MARIPOSAS. Website: https://www.mirelleortega.com/ Instagram: @msmirelle Newsletter: https://mirelleortega.substack.com/
@nataliasylv.bsky.social
Author of novels: BREATHE & COUNT BACK FROM TEN, RUNNING & more. Pura Belpré & Schneider award honoree. Disabled Latina immigrant. 🇵🇪🇺🇸Bookings: @hownowbooking
@lauragalanwells.bsky.social
💀Latinx Coahuiltecan SFF Writer 💀Lit rep: Samantha Wekstein @swekstein.bsky.social 💀Film rep: http://Gotham-Group.com 💀Sensitivity Reader 💀Comic book MOLT 11/24 💀Cast/Co-Prdcr @ Escándalo Improv 💀Mentor @ Round Table Mentor 💀#ENTP 🌈 she/her #BLM 📍Texas
@sonorareyes.bsky.social
award winning and bestselling author of THE LESBIANA'S GUIDE TO CATHOLIC SCHOOL and THE LUIS ORTEGA SURVIVAL CLUB they/them linktr.ee/sonorareyes
@erinentrada.bsky.social
Author + Illustrator | 2x Newbery Medalist | National Book Award Finalist | NYT Bestseller | Agent: Sara Crowe | Faculty: Hamline MFAC | https://linktr.ee/erinentrada
@lilliamr.bsky.social
Award-winning author. Bronx born, L.A. living. Latest: TINY THREADS (Del Rey Books), available where books are sold. https://www.lilliamrivera.com
@davidbowles.us
Writer. Translator. Nahuatlahtoh. Chicano. He/él/yehhua. Pan [💖💛💙]. Representation: Full Circle Literary and Inclusion Management. Co-editor-in-chief of Chispa Comics. President of the Texas Institute of Letters.
@angelluiscolon.com
he/him | Award Winning 🇵🇷 Writer of🪳INFESTED🪳and MINECRAFT: HOUSE OF HORRORS | Editor | Rep'd by JM Darga at Aevitas Creative | https://linktr.ee/angelluiscolon
@rosebdraws.bsky.social
cartoonist & illustrator. working on OGN, Gutless 🌿 eisner award winner. lucky number 33. they/them. commissions open! rep’d by Tamara Kawar https://linktr.ee/rosebousamra
@markdoesstuff.bsky.social
#1 NYT Bestselling Author of YA and MG | Rep'd by @dongwon | Latinx | They/Them | Profile image by @dariusvoncel
@aidenschmaiden.bsky.social
author of NYT bestsellers “Cemetery Boys”, “Lost in the Never Woods”, “The Sunbearer Trials” and “Celestial Monsters”. currently writing: “Cemetery Boys 2: Espíritu” just Some Guy. https://linktr.ee/aidenschmaiden
@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
@claribelortega.bsky.social
NYT Best-selling raccoon enthusiast 🦝 Witchlings 4: Scepter of Memories out 9.16.25 I wrote Ghost Squad, the Witchlings series & the Eisner & Pura Belpré winning graphic novel Frizzy 🐓 https://linktr.ee/claribelortega
@ericsmithrocks.bsky.social
🏠 Founder & Agent at Neighborhood Literary. 📚 Award-winning Author. 👴🏽 Perpetually Tired Dad. Latest book: With or Without You (a Junior Library Guild selection!), out now!
@djolder.bsky.social
Writer of books and comics. Story architect for STAR WARS: THE HIGH REPUBLIC ✨ he/him https://www.danieljoseolder.net/
@sandraproudman.bsky.social
YA Author www.writesandrawrite.com Salvación (Out 5/20/25) Preorder: https://read.macmillan.com/lp/salvacion-9781250895080/ Relit (Out Now!) The House Where Death Lives (Out Now!) Literary Associate at Gallt & Zacker www.readsandraread.com