YA & Kidlit Writers
Young adult, middle-grade, and picture book writers on Bluesky.
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@thatlauraruby.bsky.social
@ellyswartzbooks.bsky.social
Author of books for kids. Love Twizzlers, hiking, being with family. Books include: SAME PAGE, HIDDEN TRUTHS, DEAR STUDENT, FINDING PERFECT, GIVE AND TAKE, SMART COOKIE. Rep'd by Andrea Cascardi at Transatlantic. https://linktr.ee/ellyswartz
@nicolevalentine.bsky.social
Author of A TIME TRAVELER’S THEORY OF RELATIVITY | Cailleach of the Catskills | Baba Yaga of Philly | Writes Fantasy & Scifi for Children | Knitter, Needleworker, Raptor lover
@carolinecarlson.bsky.social
I write books for kids (VERY NEARLY HONORABLE LEAGUE OF PIRATES, WICKED MARIGOLD, & more). Next: THE TINKERERS (2025). Rep: Allison Hellegers. https://carolinecarlsonbooks.com
@jandersoncoats.bsky.social
YA/MG author. Newest: The Loss of the Burying Ground (2024); A Season Most Unfair (2023). Forthcoming: The Unexpected Lives of Ordinary Girls (2025). She/Her. Located near the Salish Sea. Rep'd by ACM. https://www.jandersoncoats.com/
@jdotferg.bsky.social
Michif/white, auntie, feminist & accomplice w/ a PhD. Kickass demi. THE SUMMER OF BITTER AND SWEET (2022), THOSE PINK MOUNTAIN NIGHTS (Sept 12, 2023). https://linktr.ee/JdotFerg
@alysawishingrad.bsky.social
Author of fantastical novels for adventurous readers: The Verdigris Pawn (JLG), Between Monsters and Marvels (Crystal Kite Finalist) Rep: @litagentmarini / Highline Literary #mgauthorcade https://linktr.ee/Agw408
@nnedi.bsky.social
*THE* Naijamerican PhD-holding, World Fantasy, multi-Hugo, Nebula, Eisner Award-winning, New York Times bestselling rudimentary cyborg writer, nnedi.com
@daynalorentz.bsky.social
Author of Wayward Creatures, Of a Feather, the No Safety in Numbers trilogy, and the Dogs of the Drowned City series. Lover of cats and cupcakes. Daynalorentz.com
@janetsfox.bsky.social
Kidlit author; book coach; teacher; lover of dogs, mountains, and all things magical. Blogs every week here: https://janetfox.substack.com/
@cylev.bsky.social
Kidlit author/presenter specializing in nonfiction and social justice--and now STEM! See more at cynthialevinson.com. Contact me at clevinson@austin.rr.com. Rep’d by EMLA.
@lindsayncurrie.bsky.social
New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of mysteries for young readers. Newest title: THE MYSTERY OF LOCKED ROOMS 🗝️
@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
@samiraahmed.bsky.social
NYT & indie bestselling author of Love Hate & Other Filters, Internment, Hollow Fires, Ms. Marvel: Beyond the Limit, This Book Won't Burn. Next: The Singular Life of Aria Patel (5/13/25) Politics. Prose. Pastries.
@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
@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!
@cynleitichsmith.bsky.social
children's-YA author, Heartdrum imprint curator, dog mom
@sonorareyes.bsky.social
award winning and bestselling author of THE LESBIANA'S GUIDE TO CATHOLIC SCHOOL and THE LUIS ORTEGA SURVIVAL CLUB they/them
@sarahdarerlittman.com
MG and YA novelist, INFLUENCED coming Aug 2025, Sydney Taylor Honor book SOME KIND OF HATE, DEEPFAKE, and many more. Teacher, dot connector, columnist, chocolate eater. sarahdarerlittman.com
@mikejungwroteabook.bsky.social
OH FFS, do I have to Okay fine, FINE, I'm a children's writer and artistttnnnggghhhh that still feels so weird to say, I'm also Korean American and autistic and a messy emotional glob who constantly gets sentimental on main, you've been warned
@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
@philbildner.bsky.social
I write books for young people, picture books and middle grade novels. I’m the founder and President of The Author Village. Mets and Nets fan. LGBTQ🌈
@adibkhorram.bsky.social
Award-winning best selling author of books for all ages. Next: IT HAD TO BE HIM (adult romance), TEA IS LOVE (picture book), ONE WORD, SIX LETTERS (young adult). adibkhorram.com 🏳️🌈🇮🇷 he/him
@devpetty.bsky.social
Children’s Author. Devout Californian. Rep'd by @jenrofe of ABLA www.devpetty.com
@angelajrey.bsky.social
Kidlit Author, librarian, picture book enthusiast, fabric artist, folk tales & witchy stuff. she/her Instagram: Picturebookpile_Angela 🇨🇦
@joknowles.bsky.social
Author: http://www.joknowles.com #kidlit #AABB #PB #MG #Tween #YA Editorial Services: https://www.revise-and-shine.com/jo-knowles Author visits: https://www.joknowles.com/school-visits Teacher: Mountainview #MFA Center For Cartoon Studies (summers)
@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
@brennajeanneret.bsky.social
#Kidlitauthor #PB #GN #NF #MG #YA THE LAW OF BIRTHDAYS ('24) DUDES OF DISPOSAL ('26) Rep @Belcastroagency.bsky.social Podcast Co-host of You May Contribute A Verse @JoshMonkwords.bsky.social https://brennajeanneret.com/index.html
@sarahreesbrennan.bsky.social
Writer of books, drinker of tears! Carnegie nominated, Locus and Nebula shortlisted. LONG LIVE EVIL, a portal fantasy in which the villains unionise, is my #1 Sunday Times & USA Today bestselling adult fantasy debut. She/her
@sylviaichen.bsky.social
TRICKY CHOPSTICKS {‘24 @SimonKIDS} 🌟 SPARKLES FOR SUNNY: A Lunar New Year Story {‘25 @PenguinKids} 🌟 #SCBWI #12x12PB #PBParty #PBRisingStars #PBStudyBuddy Rep: @AgentHenkin 💜 food +☕+ writing STEAM PBs
@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.
@ecmyers.com
Author, Gamer, Reader, Dad • He/Him • Assembled in the U.S. from Korean & German parts • http://linktr.ee/ecmyers 👾 Out now: THE STREAM TEAM: BATTLE SQUAD 👾 Out soon: GAMERS: ATTEMPTING CONNECTION (5/6/25) 👾 Out later: ??? 🤫
@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
@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
@lisayee.bsky.social
New York Times Bestseller, Newbery Honoree, National Book Award Finalist, Procrastinator Extraordinaire, #KidLit Author
@supriyakelkar.bsky.social
Screenwriter/Author/Illustrator. New in 2024 - KAMALA RAISED HER HAND and AND YET YOU SHINE: THE KOHINOOR DIAMOND, COLONIZATION, AND RESISTANCE. 2025- THANK YOU, TEACHER!
@andreweliopulos.bsky.social
Author and former editor of middle-grade and YA fiction www.andreweliopulos.com
@what-eats-owls.bsky.social
doodler, demi, NYT & Sunday Times bestselling author of LITTLE THIEVES, THE MERCIFUL CROW, & more ✨ Next up: HOLY TERRORS (Little Thieves #3) She/her. Rep: Victoria Marini
@alexgino.bsky.social
They/them. Middle grade kidlit author of MELISSA, GREEN, and other books with LGBQTIAP+ characters and friendship themes. Living that pun lifestyle. ACAB. Free Palestine. Reparations. Housing, food, and medical care for all. Interdependence is life.
@willalex.bsky.social
National Book Award-winning author of unrealisms—mostly for young readers. SUNWARD, my first novel for grownups, is coming soon from Saga Press. He/him. www.willalex.net
@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
@tanitawrites.bsky.social
fiction, instead of lies...but mostly lies • author, thinker, smirker, spy • she/her/ms • Professionally Awkward • Out now: THE SCIENCE OF FRIENDSHIP from Katherine Tegen Books, BERRY PARKER DOESN'T CATCH CRUSHES coming in 2025!
@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
@brandizwriter.bsky.social
I write YA & MG fiction, mostly #blackgirlmagic Child of God. Lover of all things bookish. @brandizwriter on Insta! Rep: Sandra Proudman @ GZLA brandimziegler.wordpress.com
@melanieconklin.bsky.social
Creative Living ✨ Writing coach @thenovelry Author • Designer • HOH Subscribe to my newsletter👇 https://melanieconklin.substack.com/ https://love-mel-store.printify.me/products
@sylvialiu.bsky.social
MG author who loves oceans, kraken, cephalopods | next book: ⚽️ STEALING THE SCORE (World Cup story out 2026) | latest book: 🦌 NEAR & DEER | MG sci-fi: 🦀 HANA HSU AND THE GHOST CRAB NATION | co-run Kidlit411 | website: enjoyingplanetearth.com
@ariadelsole.bsky.social
Author-illustrator•Illustrator Latest: AT THE COOKOUT ‘26 (✍🏽🎨) • I AM THE SPIRIT OF JUSTICE (🎨) ‘25 • LPBD: SIMONE BILES ‘24 (🎨) Rep’d by @Jemiscoe.bsky.social at @andreabrownlit.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/Ariadelsole
@dowphumiruk.bsky.social
Mom, wife, retired peds MD, author/illustrator, 🇹🇭Thai American, SCBWI Emerging Voices & Narr Art Award winner, E/W Lit Agency, usually posts #kidlit art/sketches ≈wkly, art marketing. Ignores random DMs. She/her/hers, opinions my own.
@annsukwang.bsky.social
picture book debut “The House Before Falling into the Sea” by Dial Penguin Random House, 3/12/24 💕📚🛼💃🏻🥟🐶🙏 annsukwang.com https://linktr.ee/annsukwang (name pronounced: Ann Sook Wong)
@choldenko.bsky.social
Co-author of the Dogtown series with Katherine Applegate. (Am I lucky or what?) Author of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman.
@audrey-vernick.bsky.social
Not to brag, but I’m a living NJ author of books for young readers; avid reader of all things; and lover of fluffy dogs and baseball, with the palate of a nine-year-old. she/her www.audreyvernick.com
@authorlisafipps.bsky.social
As a kid, Lisa was known to write and draw on walls - with a black Crayon, of course. But it paid off. She's now the award-winning middle-grade author of Starfish and And Then, BOOM!
@yvettewrites.bsky.social
Brit by birth, New Yorker by design. Author of GLITTER GETS EVERYWHERE and THE HOUSE SWAP (JLG Gold Standard Selection) Rep'd by Elizabeth Bewley. #mgauthorcade yvetteclark.com
@erinlschneider.bsky.social
YA author of SUMMER OF SLOANE (@DisneyBooks 2016). Previous corporate marketer for MS. Busy chasing 2 boys. Hawaiian Wahine. Lover of animals, ono food & shoes.
@vickijohnsonwrites.bsky.social
Children's Author | Molly's Tuxedo | Mac Wears a Hat ‘26 | Smith College | Emory Law | www.vickijohnsonwrites.com | https://linktr.ee/vickijohnsonwrites
@melindabeatty.com
Writer, bookseller and crafter. Author of the Heartseeker duology (Putnum) and TELL THE TRUTH, PANGOLIN.(Anne Schwartz Books) THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE DAY (Dial, August 2024) THE WITCH'S TABLE (Little Bee, March 2025) #kidlit #middlegrade #picturebooks
@leewind.bsky.social
Author, Blogger, Make the World a Better Placer. Out to empower Queer Youth and their allies. Out now: LOVE OF THE HALF-EATEN PEACH (epic Gay love story inspired by real history) and THE GENDER BINARY IS A BIG LIE (nonfiction ages 11+)
@tracybadua.bsky.social
Author, lawyer, devourer of caffeine and chocolate Latest: THEA & THE MISCHIEF MAKERS Upcoming: THEIR JUST DESSERTS, GHOUL SUMMER www.tracybadua.com
@underwoodwriter.bsky.social
Writer of picture books and kisser of cats. DeborahUnderwoodBooks.com
@fleurbradley.bsky.social
Probably off on a Colorado hike somewhere. Author of MG mysteries Midnight at the Barclay Hotel & Daybreak on Raven Island (Viking), Double Vision trilogy (Harper). MWA, SinC, SCBWI member.
@rajanilarocca.bsky.social
2022 Newbery Honoree, Walter Award, Golden Kite winner. Doctor, author of MG & PB, fiction & nonfiction, prose & poetry. Pro-democracy, pro-reproductive freedom, anti-book bans. Rep: Brent Taylor www.RajaniLaRocca.com
@bryanbliss.bsky.social
Writer of fine books including We’ll Fly Away (National Book Award), Bad Things, Good People and God, and Dispatches from Parts Unknown. Episcopal Priest and School Chaplain. Snowboarding and Mountain Biking to make myself feel even older.
@erinteagan.bsky.social
Author of American Girl's Kira and Luciana series, The Friendship Experiment, and Survivor Girl. Represented by Marie Lamba. Co-RA SCBWI Mid Atlantic.
@keklamagoon.bsky.social
Writes books, bakes cupcakes, makes pottery, entertains two orange cats. Award-winning author, keynote speaker, unconventional educator. Passionate about literacy, community, diversity, conversation, and social justice. She/Her.
@bartography.bsky.social
Author—THE DAY-GLO BROTHERS, SHARK VS. TRAIN, WHOOSH! & GLITTER EVERYWHERE! Freelance editor—fiction/nonfiction. VP—Texas Institute of Letters. Loves visiting schools. https://linktr.ee/bartography
@soontornvat.bsky.social
3-time Newbery Honor-winning author of THE LAST MAPMAKER, the #1 Bestseller THE TRYOUT, and THE LEGENDS OF LOTUS ISLAND series.
@dashkaslater.bsky.social
NYT-bestselling author of fiction and nonfiction for children and adults. Pro: curiosity, compassion, complexity. Anti: hot takes, easy answers, rushes to judgment, leaf blowers. She/Her. Use link to contact. linktr.ee/DashkaSlater
@brandonhoang.bsky.social
👫🏻 staff writer Wylde Pak 👻 staff writer The Ghost & Molly McGee 🚲 GLORIA BUENROSTRO IS NOT MY GIRLFRIEND (FSG) 🏹 THE CROSSBOW OF DESTINY (Scholastic) 💫 THE SECRET OF ATHRIA: THE INVENTORS EYE (Top Shelf) https://linktr.ee/brandonhoangwrites
@novarensuma.bsky.social
NYT bestselling author. New novel WAKE THE WILD CREATURES from Little, Brown on May 6, 2025. https://linktr.ee/novaren Newsletter hosted by Ghost: https://newsletter.novaren.com
@karunariazi.bsky.social
Kidlit author. Blasian Muslim magical girl. Always dreaming. Latest: A BIT OF EARTH (Greenwillow 2023). Next: SABRENA SWEPT AWAY (Greenwillow 2025). Hamline MFAC July '21 | Rep: Thao Le No means to donate currently 💔
@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
@julianwinters.bsky.social
Award-winning author of RUNNING WITH LIONS, RIGHT WHERE I LEFT YOU + more
@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
@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
@cherylrainfield.bsky.social
I write the books I needed & couldn't find. Award-winning YA author of SCARS, STAINED, HUNTED, VISIONS. Cult torture survivor, neurodivergent, mental health. Repped by Jennifer Wills. They/them 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🇨🇦 https://beacons.ai/cherylrainfield
@cherylklein.bsky.social
I notice things for a living. Editorial director, Workman Kids; author of THE MAGIC WORDS: WRITING GREAT BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS and five picture books, most recently IT’S HARD TO BE A BABY; little-boy mom; Virgo/goofball. Opinions my own.
@wakatb.bsky.social
Award-winning #kidlit author of WHILE I WAS AWAY | DREAM, ANNIE, DREAM | THE VERY UNFORTUNATE WISH OF MELONY YOSHIMURA | PERFECT | RICK KOTANI'S 400 MILLION DOLLAR SUMMER https://linktr.ee/wakatb
@tracisorellauthor.bsky.social
Cherokee Nation citizen and author of fiction and nonfiction for young people. tracisorell.com
@adriennekress.bsky.social
Author/Actor/Filmmaker striving for sensational wonderfulness. She/her. MG/YA author - THE EXPLORERS & #BENDY books! #FNAF: RETURN TO THE PIT out now! TICKET TO RIDE: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY out now! https://linktr.ee/adriennekress
@catwintersbooks.bsky.social
Author of ghostly historical novels, a picture book bio, & poetry. Best known for IN THE SHADOW OF BLACKBIRDS. Poetry available in Door Is a Jar. Oregon chapter co-leader of Authors Against Book Bans. she/her https://linktr.ee/catwinters
@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
@robinyardi.bsky.social
Odd animal lover & author CORAL KEEPERS | 2025 | Scholastic I KNOW THE WHALE | 2025 | Little Bee OWL'S OUTSTANDING DONUTS | Lerner Rep: erincaseywestin www.RobinYardi.com
@ediblewords.bsky.social
🇮🇩🇸🇬🇺🇸 I write for kids! 📚RAMEN FOR EVERYONE🍜JIMMY’S SHOES👠 THE SUGAR PLUM BAKERS🧁
@heatherwpetty.bsky.social
YA Author of the LOCK & MORI series. Awkward Witch of the Forest. High Cat Lady of Reno. Folklore nerd. Emphatically Bi. Cis-gender. She/Her
@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
@rachmakesbooks.bsky.social
Kidlit author-illustrator wondering her way into stories • HOW TO PEE YOUR PANTS: THE RIGHT WAY (Macmillan) • TO CATCH A GHOST (July 1) • rep: Lindsay Auld at Writers House • http://rachelmichellewilson.substack.com • https://linktr.ee/rachelmichellewilso
@maisiechanwrites.bsky.social
🏆 Winner of the @JHALAKPRIZE & @BRADFORDBOASE for Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths 🐯 Tiger Warrior author 🔎 Very Merry Murder Club author Screenwriter @bbcwritersroom Scottish Voices. Lit Rep: @chloeseager https://linktr.ee/MaisieChanWrites
@jessicaleeanderson.bsky.social
Author of over seventy-five books for young readers. Crazy about my family, animals of all kinds (including reptiles), books, and travel. Rare disease advocate. Represented by Andrea Cascardi. (she/her) www.jessicaleeanderson.com
@chrystaldgiles.bsky.social
Author of books for young people. 📚 Take Back the Block 📚 Not an Easy Win 📚 We Are Joy (2026) linktr.ee/chrystaldgiles
@justinaireland.com
I just keep writing things. Up Next: Star Wars! Wayseeker and A Valiant Vow—May 6, 2025.
@annbraden.bsky.social
MG author of THE BENEFITS OF BEING AN OCTOPUS, FLIGHT OF THE PUFFIN, OPINIONS & OPOSSUMS.... and coming soon: INTO THE RAPIDS Former middle school teacher. Southern Vermont. Rep'd by Tricia Lawrence https://linktr.ee/annbraden
@tracihuahn.bsky.social
Kidlit Author rep’d by Lara Perkins @andreabrownlit.bsky.social ✨MAMIE TAPE FIGHTS TO GO TO SCHOOL (Crown/PRH ‘24)✨ #PB #NF #kidlit #12x12 | she/her https://www.tracihuahn.com
@cindypon.bsky.social
author: WANT + RUSE, Serpentine, Silver Phoenix avail #gymrat #pokemongo shiny grinder #ehlersdanlossyndrome #blacklivesmatter #amwriting
@jessicavitalis.bsky.social
Award-winning author, Greenwillow/HarperCollins. American by birth, Canadian by choice.
@saraharonson.bsky.social
Writer. Reader. Bike Rider. My books include: Abzuglutely: Battling Bellowing Bella Abzug (2024), Brand New Bubbe (2022) and Just Like Rube Goldberg (2019)! Are you writing a book? Subscribe to my substack or work with me at Highlights!
@sarahallen.bsky.social
Award-winning children's author: WHAT STARS ARE MADE OF, BREATHING UNDERWATER, THE NIGHTMARE HOUSE, MONSTER TREE. I make silly drawings & songs & snuzzle cats. Better at Substack (sarahallen.substack.com)
@sarahalbee.bsky.social
I write NF books for kids. New and out soon: BOUNCE! A SCIENTIFIC HISTORY OF RUBBER/THE PAINTER AND THE PRESIDENT/ZERO: THE NUMBER THAT ALMOST WASN'T. Repped by Caryn Wiseman at ABLA. Love visiting schools!
@danaalisonlevy.bsky.social
Writer of books, rouser of rabble. 50% books, 50% cats, 50% political rants, 0% math. I swear more than you might expect. YA/MG author repped by Marietta Zacker @ Gallt & Zacker. www.danaalisonlevy.com https://linktr.ee/danaalisonlevy