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John Schu
@mrschureads
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_ONeill.
Dan Santat
@dsantat
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
Tara Lazar
@taralazar
Funny #picturebook author of FLAT CAT, 7 ATE 9, BLOOP, mom, 80s fan, #MS #disabled. #STORYSTORM founder. Golden & Crystal Kite recipient. linktr.ee/taralazar
Jerrold Connors
@jerroldconnors
Author/illustrator. James Marshall biographer. Purveyor of custom baked pastries. Represented by Ammi-Joan Paquette at EMLA.
ccmalandrinos
@ccmalandrinos
Cheryl Malandrinos - REALTOR®, author, award-winning editor, wife, & mom... not always in that order.
katemessner
@katemessner
NYT bestselling author of 60+ books. Educator. Speaker. Adirondack 46er. Passionately curious. Find me on Bluesky now: bsky.app/profile/kateme…
Jo Knowles
@joknowles
Author of books for kids and teens. Editorial services at revise-and-shine.com. Teacher at @MountainviewMFA she/her
Caroline Fernandez ☀️
@parentclub
🍁 Content Creator 📚 Award winning #kidlit author 🎉 New Books: #AshaAndBaz, #PlagueThieves ☕ me in 3 words: books, baking, tea
Alison Weiss
@alioop7
Consulting Editor at Alison Weiss Editorial. Causing all sorts of mayhem in the publishing world. Tweets are of my own dastardly devising.
Sherry
@sherryalalonde
Writer, gardener, library lover. Short fiction @EQMM, @UBC Creative Writing, Curtis Brown Creative. Find me at @sherryl.bsky.social
Tom Tolkien
@tomtolkien
Editor of @schoolreading and @k12readinglist. Avid snapper. I don't monitor DMs. #kidlit | #booktwitter
Michael Capobianco
@michaelcapobian
Writer of hard sf, 3-time SFWA President, planetology fan.
Lisa Amstutz
@ljamstutz
Author, ecologist, agent @StormLiterary. linktr.ee/LJAmstutz
SCBWI Australia East
@scbwiaustralia
Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators, Australia East Region
Cheryl B. Klein
@chavelaque
Editorial director, Algonquin Young Readers/Hachette; author of THE MAGIC WORDS, picture books, & more; 4-year-old mom. Opinions my own. cherylklein.bsky.social
Alice Tasman
@alicetasman
Literary Agent. Mom. Philly girl at heart. Follow me on Insta @alicelmtasmanmorris
Nancy Churnin
@nchurnin
National Jewish Book Award, Sydney Taylor Honor & Notables, #SouthAsiaBookAward @JrLibraryGuild @RedFoxLiterary "No act of kindness...is ever wasted."--Aesop
Sara Fujimura
@sarafujimura
YA author of FAKING REALITY (@TorTeen), EVERY REASON WE SHOULDN'T, TANABATA WISH & BREATHE~ SCBWI~Obento Lady~Rep'd by @annmrose of @TheTobiasAgency
Pat Zietlow Miller
@patzmiller
NYT bestselling picture book author. I try to juggle family, reading and writing. Usually, I succeed. Represented by Ammi-Joan Paquette of @ACM_Ki. She/her.
Mark Wright
@markeology
Professor, archaeologist, PhD, and recreational micropoet. #SCBWI. Budding YouTuber. Impatient #MECFS patient.
Kait Feldmann
@kaitfeldmann
Children’s Book Illustrator Agent 📚🍟3.2 GPA🍟hapa (Chinese/white) 🍟she/her🍟 opinions mine, but you can have some
Varsha bajaj
@varshabajaj
New York Times Bestselling author of Thirst. Author of Count Me In (2019), and The Home Builders. Nancy Paulsen Books/ Penguin group) Agent: Caryn Wiseman, ABLA
Vivian Kirkfield
@viviankirkfield
Writer for children - Reader forever ----Host of #50PreciousWords - Lover of school visits & dark chocolate --Repped by Essie White @StormLiterary
Miranda Paul
@miranda_paul
Author One Plastic Bag; Water is Water; Little Libraries, Big Heroes; Speak Up. WNDB founding team. @aevitascreative agent. Opinions=own. She/her. BLM🕊🦋🐈🌱
Tonnye (rhymes with Connie) Fletcher
@tonnyef
Kidlit writer, Repped by Joyce Sweeney! Debut PB 2026; K-2 🎶teacher, reader/writer, & Jesus-lover! 💜nature & cooking! Happily married. ENFP, Hufflepuff.
Liz Anelli
@lizillustrator
Liz is an illustrator /author who also makes huge illustrated maps. Draws always. School Resources youtube.com/user/Lizanelli
Lane Heymont
@laneheymont
Literary Agent. Connoisseur of horror, serious nonfiction, and caffeine. Founder of @TheTobiasAgency. Opinions are my own. (he/him)
🌻Christine Alemshah🌻- PRE-ORDER BEA 📦 NOW!
@c_alemshah
#PB Author, BEA’S BALIKBAYAN BOX OF TREASURES coming July 15, 2025 with @FreeSpiritBooks *PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE NOW | Rep'd by @vickyweberbooks at CMA | 🇵🇭🇺🇸
Ian Hunter
@_ian_h_creates
Author of children’s sci-fi adventure series: Fyn Carter 👦🏻👩🏾🦱👨🏼🦳🦊 Kindness counts. Be counted.
Anna Tizard: dreampunk & award-winning fantasy🖌
@annatizard
Writes weird/contemp. fantasy inspired by a word game played on podcast, Brainstoryum. Join in: annatizard.com Stories are doorways into the mind.✍️
Kenneth W. Harmon
@kennethwharmon
Rep'd by Lindsay Guzzardo of Martin Literary Management. Author: historical fiction. mainstream.
Kim-Hoa Ung 黃金花
@autumnleaflet
Author-Illustrator, Amigurumi Artist, A GIFT FOR NAI NAI (12/5/23) 👧🏻🎁👵🏼, instagram.com/AutumnLeaflet, Rep’d by @Miranda_Paul of @emliterary
Dev Petty
@devpetty
Writer of books for kids.
kim spivak
@kimspivak
I am writing
𝙰𝚖𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚎 (𝚄𝚑-𝙼𝚊𝚕-𝚈𝚞𝚑) 𝙹𝚊𝚑𝚗
@amaliejahn
Leaving this hellsite
Sandra Nickel 📚
@senickel
Award-Winning Picture Book Author | Next Out: Seven, A Most Remarkable Pigeon 🐦💙 | Agent: Victoria Wells Arms l #VCFA | #SCBWI l #AffirmingAutism l She/her
David Scott Clegg
@dscottwrites
Award-winning Author. Media Contributor. Traveler Within and Throughout.
We Need Diverse Books
@diversebooks
WNDB is a nonprofit organization that strives to create a world where everyone can find themselves in the pages of a book. bit.ly/WNDBDonate
Annette Whipple
@annettewhipple
Children's author & lifelong learner celebrating curiosity. Wife & mom. Cookie baker & eater. #kidlit #nonfiction #STEM #history
Jessica Whipple
@jessicawhippl17
Author of ENOUGH IS… @TilburyHouse illust. @painternik | I THINK I THINK A LOT @FreeSpiritPublishing illust. @joseebis | Repped by @Esc_Key | //fix my eyes//
Kailei Pew
@kaileipew
KidLit author, THE MONSTER ABOVE THE BED (@ClarionBooks 2023), I SEE COLOR (@HarperChildrens 2024), KID-VENTORS (@FeiwelFriends 2024) Rep: @EmilyKaitlinnn
Kelly Swemba is busy creating 💚
@kswemba
MISSING VIOLET @BeamingBooksMN 23--- PB writer focused on heart, friendship, & a sweet dose of SEL---Rep'd by the amazing Essie White @StormLiterary
annebustard (Updates Only)
@annebustard
Children's author, beach person, animal lover, reader. FAR OUT! (S&S BFYR 2023) BLUE SKIES (S&S BFYR) RAD! (AbramsKids) #VCFA #SCBWI #CANSCAIP Agent @emilyreads
Molly Ippy 📚✍️
@mollyippolito
Mama 🤱 | #kidlit author📚 | Educator🍎 | Words in @LTPmag ✏️ | #KidLitVibes host✨
Emily Jane Rothwell 🖤🌸🖋
@emjanerothwell
phd candidate +writer+historian• I ♥️ history+art history, literary childhoods, books, fairy tales, old sites, nature, sports, music, dance, the cozy+kind•
Judith Forde
@jfordewriting
Member of #SCBWI writing #YA #MG #PB #WritingCommunity. British American. Former teacher and environmental educator.
Serafina Finnegan
@serafinnegan
Kidlit writer, ‘24 winner @writingawards best PB, ‘24 PBParty finalist, ‘23 #RUCCL mentee, 2x winner Raynor Wallace Award for Poetry #KidLit #AmQuerying
Elizabeth Law
@elawreads
Children's and YA books are my vocation. Editor at Holiday House Books + for private clients. Showqueen trapped in a woman's body.
Mandira Reads aka Narrator Furiosa
@mandirareads
#Editor #Proofreader #BetaReader Neurodivergent shepherd of words & Audiobook narrator-in-progress
calmwangome
@calmwangome
Writer | Poet || Check out my poetry collection 'Circle Of Perfection' on Amazon and on Kindle Unlimited ⬇️
S.E. Reed
@writingwithreed
Multi-Genre Author @Stormbooks_co @WildInkPub @scarsdalepub @PublishConquest Pushcart Nominee 🥈Winner FL Book Awards, #BBNYA2024 Finalist, Paterson Prize 🏆
12 x 12 Challenge
@12x12challenge
Find us on Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/12x12c… | We no longer post here or monitor this account. Write 12 picture books in 12 months!
Lori Keating - Angels in the Sand - NOW AVAILABLE
@lorimkeating
Author, Florida, #SCBWI, and Mom to my favorite gymnast! Rep’d by @swj_thewriter at Gardner Literary Agency @KidLitMeetNGreet on YouTube *No Marketing DMs*
Tiffany Gordon
@tgordonstudio
Tiffany Gordon Studio | Illustrator based in the Land of Oranges | #SCBWI | [email protected] | Instagram: @tgordonstudio
Jennifer Cowan
@jencowanwriter
Mother to 3 without fur and 5 with fur / Broadway lover / #SCWBI / #12x12PB / #50PreciousWords ‘22 and ‘23 winner / #KidsChoice ‘23 finalist
Emily Holi
@emilyholi13
writer of silly x serious / mom x 6 / #AMDG / MOTHER KNOWS BEST 🥀 @blackspotbooks / words: @thisisinsider @huffpost @mcsweeneys @the_belladonnas
Will Klein
@ketchiklein
Writer. Words in: @blreview, Carve, @mqr_tweets, @westbranchmag. Forthcoming: @cutbankonline.
Tia McGraff
@tiamcgraff
Tia McGraff is a multi-talented, award-winning singer, songwriter, performer, author and podcast host from Southern Ontario, Canada.
SCBWI SF North and East Bay Region
@scbwisfneb
Welcome to SCBWI North & East Bay!🤗 Follow us! Facebook and Pinterest: SCBWI CA/San Francisco North & East Bay Region Instagram: scbwinortheastbay
Jennifer Sneed A STORY UNWRITTEN out now!
@jensneedwrites
Kidlit Writer. Indie Author. Trivia Nerd. @SCBWI ARA for OK & AR. A STORY UNWRITTEN, a middle grade retold fairy tale, available now at online retailers.
Jem is OPEN to queries!
@jemiscoe
Literary Agent @AndreaBrownLit-Authors & Illustrators. Wife, mom of 3, MFA grad, & former Asst. Director for film & TV. querymanager.com/query/Jemiscoe
Avery Udagawa
@averyudagawa
Kansan in Thailand, translator of Japanese children's literature, believer in #WorldKidLit
Pooja Nukala
@poojanukala
#Kidlit Writer and Engineer. Rep'ed by @KaitlynLeann17 #SCBWI #WNDB
Brian U. Garrison
@bugthewriter
he/him Science Fiction and Fantasy Poetry Association SFWA Managing Editor, Eye to the Telescope bsky.app/profile/bugthe…
Alexander Pennington
@authoralexp
Aspiring YA Author and founder of the Aspiring Writers United Facebook group (160K+ members)
Writer Dannye Chase is querying queer romance
@dannyechase
Queer Romance & Spec * OTP winner Onthepremises.com/issues/issue-4… * Weird writing prompts: DannyeChase.com/blog * She/her, queer mom * Bluesky: DannyeChase
Sue Flotow
@suewagstail
Love writing, learning, being better today than yesterday, telling myself I’ll nail the German language in this lifetime!
LK Literary Agency
@lkliterary
Boutique literary agency. Representing seasoned & rising talent in children's & YA lit (est 2018).
Tracy Smith Schmidt
@tschmidtwrites
Writer. MIT Biology Ph.D. Kid mom, cat mom. #PBRisingStars Runner Up '24, #PBParty Finalist '20. #SCBWI #12x12PB #amquerying #PB #CB #MG