KidLit For Growing Minds
@forgrowingminds
A diverse group of creators who believe the power of nonfiction and informational stories nurture growing minds & inspire curious kids. Art by @jeanettebradley
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Annisha Jeffries
@librarygrl
Chair of the Norman A. Sugarman Children's Biography Award, 2018 Caldecott Committee Member. 2021 Caldecott Chair
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.
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
cricketmediainc
@cricketmediainc
Award-winning media products for toddlers to teens, including Cricket® and Cobblestone® Magazines, CricketTogether, TryEngineering Together, and more.
Jess Burbank
@jburbank
she/her I write & illustrate picture books! #PBParty ‘23 and ‘25 Finalist, #PBRisingStars ‘23 Runner Up #StorytellerAcademy #SCBWI
SchoolLibraryJournal
@sljournal
School Library Journal is the largest reviewer of kids & YA content, from books to digital. Serving up tweets: the editors of SLJ.
katemessner
@katemessner
NYT bestselling author of 60+ books. Educator. Speaker. Adirondack 46er. Passionately curious. Find me on Bluesky now: bsky.app/profile/kateme…
Amy Guglielmo 📚🌈
@amyguglielmo
Creative Director, Reading Rainbow Live 📚🌈 Author, Teacher, #ArtEd #OutsideArt #STEAM #NY21 @amy-guglielmo.bsky.social amyguglielmo.com
Caryn Rivadeneira
@carynrivadeneir
She/her A writer and editor with a thing for pit bulls Member of @Inkcc and @scbwi Rep'd by @adriamgoetz
ALA_Booklist
@ala_booklist
Find us under bluer skies! 🦋: ala-booklist.bsky.social
Pamela Kramer (she/her)
@pamkramer
I write about books & animals at pamelakramer.com, rescue animals, read lots. Love my dogs & cats. Retired lawyer & teacher. I believe in democracy.
Tom Tolkien
@tomtolkien
Editor of @schoolreading and @k12readinglist. Avid snapper. I don't monitor DMs. #kidlit | #booktwitter
Melissa Stewart
@mstewartscience
This is the archived account of Melissa Stewart, children's book author and nonfiction advocate. You can now find her on Bluesky or melissa-stewart.com
Nancy Churnin
@nchurnin
National Jewish Book Award, Sydney Taylor Honor & Notables, #SouthAsiaBookAward @JrLibraryGuild @RedFoxLiterary "No act of kindness...is ever wasted."--Aesop
Flashlight Press
@flashlightpress
Our books explore & illuminate touching & humorous moments of family situations & social interactions through captivating writing & outstanding illustrations.
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.
Cathy Stefanec Ogren
@cathysogren
Children's Book Author, Blogger, Former Educator/Librarian, #SCBWI
Penworthy Bear
@penworthybear
The Penworthy Company offers high quality, durable children's books to schools and libraries. We make buying children's books the pleasure it ought to be!
Kate Narita
@katenarita
#Author of 100 Bugs! A Counting Book A 2019 Mathical Honor Book. Chalk+Ink #Podcast Host. #ProjectLITBookClub 4th grade #teacher. She/her. Rep’d by @writeloudly
Hannah Holt
@hannahwholt
Children's writer, educator, speaker, dyslexia advocate. Books: The Diamond and the Boy, A Father's Love, A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken
Vivian Kirkfield
@viviankirkfield
Writer for children - Reader forever ----Host of #50PreciousWords - Lover of school visits & dark chocolate --Repped by Essie White @StormLiterary
Joyce Schriebman
@joyceschr
(she/her) KidLit Author, OY, SANTA! (Intergalactic Afikoman, Oct 2024) "Do not put your faith in a cape and hood" #AmWriting
Children's Book Council
@cbcbook
The best in children's and young adult literature and literacy news! Sign up for our newsletter: bit.ly/GzF4e9
Author Elizabeth Green
@pinklizzyg
Author of The Adventures of Detective Dopeyworth and The Owl Who Could Only Growl . #WritingCommunity #author #kidlit #childrensbooks Now available on Amazon
Teacher's Market
@teachers_market
Helping teachers #clearthelist year round! I share teacher contests, giveaways & grant opportunities. Looking for donors to help #clearthelist for teachers!
Ronni Diamondstein
@maggiemae10514
Children’s Book Author/journalist/photographer/library media specialist. JACKIE AND THE BOOKS SHE LOVED.Maggie Mae Pup Reporter #SCBWI #12X12PB #ALA #AASL #ALSC
Teresa Robeson 何顥思
@teresarobeson
Author * kidlit, diversity, science * HARDLY HERE; FIND ME ELSEWHERE W/ LINK BELOW * SO: @indianaclimate * Rep: @TracyMarchini * only friends DMs * 🇭🇰🇨🇦🇺🇸
Shane Jordan
@shanewjordan
Co-Author of bestselling book “The Rainbow Parade: A Celebration of LGBTQ Identities & Allies” Advisory Committee @stonewallvisctr
kidscanpress
@kidscanpress
Award-winning publisher of picture books for children 3-7 & non-fiction, fiction & graphic novels for children 8-12. Follow us on Bluesky @kidscanpress!
TheNatureGeneration
@thenatgen
Inspiring environmental stewards
Jeanne Walker Harvey 📚
@jeannewharvey
Kidlit author! I value the power of words, art & chocolate Soon (5/25): THE GLASS PYRAMID Recent: ELSE B. IN THE SEA, ABLAZE WITH COLOR, DRESSING UP THE STARS
Blair N Williamson, Children's Author
@theislandwriter
A voice from the ocean. Award-winning, PAL-published author ISLAND GIRLS ‘22 BIRTHDAY BASH ‘25 THE OCEAN PROTECTORS '25 Rep’d by @AuthorKarenK & @EastWestLit
Shristi is a ✨PBParty 2025 Finalist📚✨
@vaidyashristi
PB author📚|#PBParty 2025 Finalist|#PBRisingStars2024 Mentee✨|#SpringFlingKidLit24 winner | LGBTQIA+ally🏳️🌈| shristivaidyacreates.wixsite.com/shristi
Jarrett Lerner
@jarrett_lerner
Award-winning maker of books for kids. Agent: @myrrr he/him
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
BPS Community Engagement
@bpsce
Community Engagement, under the @bostonschools Office of Engagement, works to engage community and faith leaders, advocates, and parents.
The Book Links - Stephanie Fitzpatrick
@stephanie_skiba
Owner of The Book Links LLC and The Rare Treats Baking Company; children's writer; BxSci/Binghamton/TC alum; proud medical mommy; CtC, SCBWI & 12x12 member
KIDLIT411
@kidlit411
Everything kid lit, in one place! Founded by @elaine_kearns11 and @artsylliu. Follow for weekly updates of kid lit links & for #giveaways. Also on 🦋.
Katey Howes
@kateywrites
Celebrating the literary legacy of Katey Howes, a beloved kidlit author and bookish mom: THE REINDEER REMAINDERS (7/16/24) WHERE THE DEER SLIP THROUGH ('25)
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
abby gatenby
@abbygatenby
children’s book author, animal lover, traveler, mother, Grammy and Gaga
Laura K. Zimmermann
@laurak_pbwriter
Children’s Author | Professor | Rep’d by @KaitlynLeann17 at @Bradford_Agents | MUSHROOM RAIN | SCBWI | she/her
Annette Whipple
@annettewhipple
Children's author & lifelong learner celebrating curiosity. Wife & mom. Cookie baker & eater. #kidlit #nonfiction #STEM #history
Bluestem Award
@bluestemaward
@AISLEd_org Reader's Choice Award for Illinois 3rd-5th Graders Looking for Bluestem info? bluestemaward.my.canva.site #bluestemaward #bluereads
Tomeko Brown
@ttbrown122
✍🏽 Author /Educator/Wife/Mom/🎓East Carolina Alumni (Go Pirates) /📚SCBWI Member- Carolina Region /#amquerying Follow me on Instagram tomeko_brown_author
Cindy Schwind
@cynthiaschwind
Retired Reading Interventionist K-12, Book Lover, promoter of instilling a love of reading in students & adults, #BookPosse, #FridayNightRaffle #IndieBookCrawl
Booktasters
@booktasters
We connect you with authors to read their books for free in exchange for an honest review. 📚📖 linktr.ee/booktasters
Patricia Brown
@freckleface_5
Retired Bilingual ESL teacher. Writer. Poems in @TheDirigible & Bards anthologies. #Kidlit #PictureBooks #SCBWI #12x12 #50PreciousWords 2024 Winner. 📚
Charline Yutmeyer
@cyutmeyer
Children's Picture Book Writer, Teacher, Mother, #SCBWI, #50PreciousWords 3rd Place 2024, #PBRisingStars Honorable Mention 2024, #12X12, Seeking Representation
kelseyegross --find me on other platforms
@kelseyegross
(she/her) #picturebook author. WINTER: A SOLSTICE STORY (@SimonKids, 2023). SUMMER: A SOLSTICE STORY, 2024 @simonKIDS. #12X12PB #SCBWI, @PBspree
Golden Storyline Books
@booksstoryline
A book publishing company that is the home of great literature
Lindsey Millar
@secretdoorbooks
Writer | Picture book creator | Scientific editor | Author of Wonderful World of the Small: A First Book of #Microbiology and The Lonely #Lighthouse Bogle
Katuba Literacy & Outreach Centre
@katuba_literacy
We are a registered NGO improving quality of life through literacy. 📚Promoting a culture of reading. 📖Touching lives one book at a time! #KLOCBooks
Rosemeade Elementary Library CFBISD
@bookswithdavis
Librarian-STREAM Specialist
Taylor Anderson, M. Ed.
@taytottinytots
District Literacy Specialist in Humble ISD
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!
Margery Cuyler
@cuyler_margery
I’ve had two parallel careers, one as an editor and publisher at Holiday House, Henry Holt/Macmillan, and Amazon; a 2nd as the author of 60 children’s books.
Louise M. Aamodt
@louisemaamodt
Picture book author, SCBWI, educator, ant-watcher, defender of the underdogs. Rep’d by Emily S. Keyes @esc_key
Robynn Hyde
@robynn_hyde
Children's author of #kidlit #pb Editor - Debut Journeys Author of Mirror Me Member of #12x12 and #SCBWI linktr.ee/robynn_hyde
Tracy Gulovsen
@gulovsentracy
Writer of Books; Order Muppet 👿 and Garden Gremlin🪴 DINOSAURS for DYLAN available now!!
Daniela
@bittybags
Editor of @pudgypenguins The Worst Birthday Present Ever. Writer of #kidlit. Trader of crypto. Lost my old account and building back.
Buckeye Book Fair
@buckeyebookfair
The Buckeye Book Fair, a pioneering literary institution that kick-started Ohio’s love affair with literature, is gearing up for its 38th annual celebration.
Roze Nwoga ✨is AGENTED✨
@rozenwoga
Children's Book Author/Punctuating sparingly/Mixed/Empath/Mother of Gremli-- I mean boys... 2 beautiful boys/Smithie #SCBWI Rep'd by @joycegrackle
Finn₌picture book author
@finnkidsbook
【The world of picture books，Weaving irreplaceable memories】|In February 2024, I released a picture book titled ‘Mimi: The Great Adventure in a Dream’.
BookHive '25
@bookhive25
We are a radiant group of KidLit creators all abuzz about our books coming out in 2025! #BookHive25
PB25Vibes
@pb25vibes
We're authors and illustrators with picture books launching in 2025. Join us on a reading adventure to feel the #PictureBook VIBES in 2025 and beyond!📚🌈
Katherine Rothstein
@krothsteinslp2
Children's book writer rep’d by @JenNewens. Speech Pathologist specializing in Dysphagia, Voice and AAC, #SCBWI, #12X12, #JDRF, #AutismAcceptance
Artemis Roehrig
@artemisroehrig
#kidlit author, scientist. Insect lover. THE GRUMPY PIRATE (Scholastic), DO JELLYFISH LIKE PEANUT BUTTER? (Persnickety) etc. rep: @JVNLA
Candace Spizzirri 📚FINLEY: A MOOSE ON THE CABOOSE
@ccspizzirri1
Children's author 📚FINLEY: A MOOSE ON THE CABOOSE 🫎FISHING WITH GRANDPA AND SKYE 🐠FINLEY: A MOOSE IN CHARTREUSE 🫎’26 Rep @Rituwrites4kids D4EO #SCBWI #12x12
Jennifer | Teacher, Writer, Speaker, Kid Podcaster
@jennmbarnes
Inviting Parents & Teachers into Authentic Learning | Hopeful Believer in Teaching Differently!