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

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Vanessa Lillie

@vanessalillie

USA Today Bestselling suspense author of BLOOD SISTERS @BerkleyPub + Young Rich Widows series - Cherokee + Okie + Rhody - Rep Jamie Carr @thebookgrp

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Jerrold Connors

@jerroldconnors

Author/illustrator. James Marshall biographer. Purveyor of custom baked pastries. Represented by Ammi-Joan Paquette at EMLA.

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Lee & Low Books

@leeandlow

Children's book publisher specializing in #diversity since 1991. Award-winning + POC-owned + independent. ©2025 Lee & Low Books.

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Rebecca Mahoney

@cafecliche

Author of THE VALLEY AND THE FLOOD, THE MEMORY EATER, & THRALL (coming 2026), co-creator of @bridge_podcast, certified sea-witch. Rep: @KariSutherland. She/her

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The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

@carlemuseum

The mission of The Eric Carle Museum is to inspire a love of art and reading through picture books.

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Tom Tolkien

@tomtolkien

Editor of @schoolreading and @k12readinglist. Avid snapper. I don't monitor DMs. #kidlit | #booktwitter

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Ruth Behar

@ruthbehar

Author of THE VULNERABLE OBSERVER, LUCKY BROKEN GIRL, LETTERS FROM CUBA, TÍA FORTUNA'S NEW HOME, PEPITA MEETS BEBITA, ACROSS SO MANY SEAS

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J Buchet, Kidlit Imagineer & Author

@yangmommy

Award-winning Kidlit Author, Educator

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Kate Lynch

@writermom62

#KidLit📚 writer of #PB, #MG #YA boy Mom, 🐕lover, #AutoimmuneAdvocate, #NESCBWI, #12x12PB, #BlueSkySocial🦋 #WIP #YA #resilience #mentalhealth *NO DM’S*

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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.

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Mark Wright

@markeology

Professor, archaeologist, PhD, and recreational micropoet. #SCBWI. Budding YouTuber. Impatient #MECFS patient.

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Mary Mackey

@mmackeyauthor

#Poet, New York Times bestselling author of #PaleolithicEra novels, nonfiction writer, award-winning screenwriter. | #NewBook: “Creativity: Where Poems Begin.”

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Vivian Kirkfield

@viviankirkfield

Writer for children - Reader forever ----Host of #50PreciousWords - Lover of school visits & dark chocolate --Repped by Essie White @StormLiterary

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Cen South Ohio SCBWI

@csohioscbwi

We are the Central and Southern Ohio chapter of #SCBWI

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Epic Reads ❄️

@epicreads

your favorite book lover's favorite book lover

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Kao Kalia Yang

@kaokaliayang

Author of books for adults & children. Children's books repped by @agentemurph. Adult works repped by Anna Stein of @CAA. Speaking repped by @tuesdayagency.

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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.

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Shawn Peters- UNFORGETTABLE LOGAN FOSTER 1&2

@shawntweeters

(he/him) Author THE UNFORGETTABLE LOGAN FOSTER series tinyurl.com/2y7dp24z Nominated for 9 state awards rep:@RC_Agent 🏳️‍🌈+ACE ally/dad find me💙🌤️🦋

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Allen Wells YVONNE CLARK 2025

@allenwriteswell

IT’S PRIDE, BABY (Macmillan 2024) • DANTÈ PLAYS HIS BLUES (HarperCollins 2024) • YVONNE CLARK AND HER ENGINEERING SPARK (Macmillan 2025) • Rep'd by @agentemurph

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Dara Henry

@dshenry1

PB Writer: HANUKKAH PAJAMAKKAHS (@Sourcebookskids) September 3, 2024. #WritingCommunity #Writer #teacher #Mom Rep’d by @renarossner. Debut 2024 @PB_Soar24

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Christopher Cheng

@chrischengaus

It's all about the books! Co-Chair SCBWI Advisory Council; picture book author; always loving my beeutiful 🐝

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Orlando Dos Reis

@odosreis

Editor at Scholastic. Brazilian. Views are my own. He/him

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santiago jose sanchez

@sntsnchz

HOMBRECITO out now from @riverheadbooks, stories @mcsweeneys, @zyzzyvamag, @subtropicsmag, @joylandmagazine, they/them

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Rionna Morgan | NFT.NYC Speaker

@rionnamorgan

Helping writers publish where tradition meets digital. #The7LoveStories Author. @WhitneyMorMedia CEO/@page_dao CL/@Vagobond_Media EIC/@t2wrld/@simonschuster

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Torrey Maldonado

@torreymaldonado

Author of HANDS, the ‘24 MS/JHS Global Read Aloud, and three more award-winning MG books. Close to 30 years teaching in Brooklyn NYC where I was born & raised.

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Ashley Woodfolk

@ashwrites

A writer, not a fighter. Author of THE BEAUTY THAT REMAINS, WHEN YOU WERE EVERYTHING, FLYY GIRLS, BLACKOUT, NOTHING BURNS AS BRIGHT AS YOU & WHITEOUT!

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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

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Alex Graudins (she/they)

@toonyballoony

Hermit Cartoonist / Artist of Science Comics THE BRAIN, History Comics CHICAGO FIRE / graphic memoir IMPROVE out now! ✨ / rep'd by @comicsispeople

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Gemma Lawrence

@tudortweep

Author. Archer. Erratic gardener and Kung Fu novice. #Indie #Author. #History and #Book lover with an obsession with the #Tudor age. Leftie #Vegan Feminist

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Jess Hinrichs 💕

@jesshinrichs

Writer | @SCBWI_Florida Rising Kite ‘23 Finalist | #PBParty ‘22 Finalist | #KidLitVibes co-host | Words in @ChickenSoupSoul, @ThePoetryPea | No DMs

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VickyC713

@vickyc713

#mom #storyteller @jjfrijolitobook on IG

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Tomeko Brown

@ttbrown122

✍🏽 Author /Educator/Wife/Mom/🎓East Carolina Alumni (Go Pirates) /📚SCBWI Member- Carolina Region /#amquerying Follow me on Instagram tomeko_brown_author

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Linda López-Stone

@lindalopezstone

Comms strategist in the nonprofit world | Advocating for immigrant rights. | Born & raised in Ecuador.

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Lisa Gerin 🌺 Seeking New Rep!

@lisagerin1

Children’s writer. Former teacher-librarian MA Ed. JLG selection ROSALIND LOOKED CLOSER:AN UNSUNG HERO OF MOLECULAR SCIENCE @BeamingBooks New PB 2027

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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//

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Emily Chibwana

@emilychibwana

Neurospicy mum of 5. #kidlit creator (art and words). Seeking human connection and anything that makes me laugh. Rep'd by @liznealon @greatdoglit

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Mariana Ríos 🦋 ABUELITA'S GIFT OUT NOW

@marianariosrmz1

🇲🇽 Kidlit author | ABUELITA’S GIFT - KNOPF’24 | SANTIAGO’S 🦕🦖 - AW’22 I SCBWI | RYS | Storyteller Ac | Las Musas | PB Rising ⭐️| Rep’d: @socalledyalife

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Patricia Brown

@freckleface_5

Retired Bilingual ESL teacher. Writer. Poems in @TheDirigible & Bards anthologies. #Kidlit #PictureBooks #SCBWI #12x12 #50PreciousWords 2024 Winner. 📚

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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

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Sylvia Chen 余愛莉 is 🥳 about TRICKY CHOPSTICKS!🥢📕

@sylviaichen

TRICKY CHOPSTICKS {@SimonKIDS} SPARKLES FOR SUNNY: A Lunar New Year Story {‘25 @PenguinKids} #SCBWI #12x12PB #PBParty #PBRisingStars #PBStudyBuddy @AgentHenkin

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PigLoad

@pig_load

We are concentrating on one thing only: you having fun! Follow us on this journey! Our Lube is made in the USA and we have hand selected tools for gay pigs.

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Desmond Hall Author

@authordesmond

Dad. Screenwriter. Director. Former teacher. Author of #yourcornerdark, out January 19, 2021 from Simonteen (Atheneum/ Caitlyn Dlouhy Books).

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Stephanie Lupo Henson 📕

@stepha_henson

Award Winning PB, MG, Verse, Lyrical, Poetry. No School, My Rules! @tielmourpress, Tall as the Sun @WatchfulWizardP, @scbwi Rep:Katie Monson, @LitAgentKatieM

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Sara Pucci

@sarapucciauthor

𝚆𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚘𝚏 𝚝𝚠𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚢 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚐𝚛𝚒𝚙𝚙𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚙𝚜𝚢𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚕𝚘𝚐𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕 𝚝𝚑𝚛𝚒𝚕𝚕𝚎𝚛𝚜. 🔜 WHO DID I MARRY?❤️‍🔥 May 28th @stormbooks_co

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Luna Vargas ✨

@33lunas

Picture Book Author-Illustrator | Character Designer | 🏳️‍🌈 Musical theater & D&D lover | Rep'd by @readbystephanie ✨ Links+brushes ➡ linktr.ee/33lunas

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Andrew Hacket

@andrewchacket

PB author & Teacher Ollie, the Acorn, & the Mighty Idea Curlilocks & the Three Hares Hope and the Sea AndrewHacket.com

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Vanessa Konoval 📕

@vanessakaybooks

PB & young GN author. Goofy haiku, moody limericks, writerly TikToks @vanessakaybooks. She/her. 📝 Words in Highlights High Five 6/23 and Ladybug 12/23

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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!

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2023Debuts

@2023debuts

A group for traditionally published authors debuting in 2023! #2023Debuts tweets this week by @morgan_shan FOLLOW US on all the other places via link 👇🏻

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Lori Tecler

@loritecler

Elementary school library media specialist, DonorsChoose Ambassador, literacy & freedom to read advocate, goldendoodle mom, DC area sports fan, UW-Madison alum.

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Louise M. Aamodt

@louisemaamodt

Picture book author, SCBWI, educator, ant-watcher, defender of the underdogs. Rep’d by Emily S. Keyes @esc_key

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Emily Holi

@emilyholi13

writer of silly x serious / mom x 6 / #AMDG / MOTHER KNOWS BEST 🥀 @blackspotbooks / words: @thisisinsider @huffpost @mcsweeneys @the_belladonnas

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Eric Herrington

@escherrington

Poems @TheDirigible / #YA HM #KidsChoiceKidLitWritingContest 2023 | #SCBWI | #PBParty | #Kidlit | longlisted frazzledlit.com HM #50PreciousWords

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Citlali Martínez-Tolia

@citlalitolia

🦋 @Citlali.bsky.social

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Erica Lee Schlaikjer 🍉 史光芬

@ericaleewrites

✍️ #amquerying #kidlit #PB author, seeking rep 🌱 WILD GREENS, BEAUTIFUL GIRL ('24) 💫 SKY LUCK ('25) 🦋 find me on Bluesky, Instagram & Threads!

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Karol Rork

@karolrork2

Illustrator/Digital Artist 🎨 Available for commissioning Fantasy books lover ✨️

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Chris Denton

@chrisroydenton

I post about stately homes, castles, historic sites, Nature, books, & my dog 🏰🦌🦅📚🐕I follow 🪶#Creatives 🇬🇧 #History 📷 #photography

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Michelle R. Brady is Querying

@bradymicheller

Author// Gold in Fiction @CSPA, @PushcartPrize Nom x2 , Finalist W.S. Porter Prize & Wright Prize// In @forge_litmag, @ArtsLettersGC +// EIC @houseofarcanum

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Jeff Ebner

@imjeffebner

Actor & Narrator | ⭐️ 2025 Audie Award Finalist | 🎧“A Vulnerable Cipher” - School Library Journal |

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KDP Press Books

@kdp_press1

KDP Press helps authors self-publish and market their books on Kindle Direct Publishing. From formatting to promotion, we ensure your book gets the attention it

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Ronica Watkins

@drronicawatkins

Dr. Watkins is a passionate advocate for women’s leadership and a champion for building strong communities. Author.

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Dylan Orosz

@finalboyo

Writer. | fantasy x sci-fi x horror | #wip trio of novels + story collection: 🐉🐞🌌 ☸️| Please treat your souls as precious | OtherSelf: @z_s_o_r_o

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Kristi Mahoney 📚 ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS

@kristi_mahoney

Picture book author, ALPACAS MAKE TERRIBLE LIBRARIANS 🦙, OWLS MAKE TERRIBLE TEACHERS (🦉Spring '26) @GnomeRoadPub | rep'd by @Elisahouot | 12x12 |

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Jenna Johnson

@kidlit_jennaj

children's author | teacher | bookseller | 🐕‍🦺♿️ | DANCING WITH LIGHTNING (2026) | rep: @christiemegill at @the_cat_agency

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Carrie Kruck

@kruckcarrie

Author of IGGY WHO BREATHES FIRE - out now!🔥 ALFRED BLOOMS (RHStudio '25) available for preorder! 🌸 IGGY WHO SHINES (Fall ‘25) ✨ Rep: @joanpaq

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Valerie Hawkins

@librariesval

FKA @ALALibraryVal. Founding Team @Skilltype. Proud Info/Social Media Pro: inalj.com/?p=108899 linkedin.com/in/hawkinsvale…

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Lourdes Heuer (pronounced Higher)

@lourdesheuer

Writing and translating for young readers.

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Melissa Trempe - Order Ladybug Launch today!

@melissa_trempe

author | LADYBUG LAUNCH (S&S) April 2024 | rep'd by @AmyNielsen06 @Tpurcellagency | debut group @PB_Soar24 | Critique Service | #12x12PB #SCBWI #kidlit

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Aimee Satterlee

@aimeesatterlee

Kidlit writer. #PBParty finalist. #SCBWI WIP Award winner. #PBRisingStars mentee. #BOOKplusGIFT blog creator 📕+🎁 Rep’d by Lynnette Novak of The Seymour Agency

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