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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Randi Sonenshine

@rsonenshine

Literacy Specialist, Instructional Coach, Children’s Author. THE NEST THAT WREN BUILT/ THE LODGE THAT BEAVER BUILT (Candlewick). Rep'd by BookStop Literary.

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SC (she/her)

@sona_c

Author #SymptomsOfAHeartbreak #MagicHasNoBorders #HowMayaGotFierce #RumorGame #TinyPrettyThings | Wife+Mom | #chaitime | #adhd

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Ame Dyckman✨

@amedyckman

NYT Bestselling/Geisel kidlit author! NEWEST 📚: 🐥DUCKIE & SNAPS🐊 #1: WE CANNOT BE FRIENDS; ❤️SILLY BOOBIES: A LOVE STORY💙; BAT, CAT & RAT #2: ☀️VACATION☀️.

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Lucy Tandon Copp

@lucytc_writes

Author | Journo | Malaysian-Chinese English | Rep’d by @LydiaRSilver @DA_childrens | LOGAN'S LANTERN available to pre-order!

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Sheri Bentley 📚🖊️

@birthdaygirl925

Writer. Literacy Coach. Lover of people and words. #SCBWI #KidsChoiceWinner-'24 #KidLitVibesWinner-'23 #50PreciousWordsHM-'23 and '24 #AmQuerying

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Mark Wright

@markeology

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

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Kait Feldmann

@kaitfeldmann

Children’s Book Illustrator Agent 📚🍟3.2 GPA🍟hapa (Chinese/white) 🍟she/her🍟 opinions mine, but you can have some

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Kim Freeman

@horzlvr

Co-author of ICE CREAM MAN: HOW AUGUSTUS JACKSON MADE A SWEET TREAT BETTER(2023) I ❤️ libraries, museums, wildlife, chocolate #PB #12X12 #SCBWI

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Jenny Lussier

@jluss

Elem school librarian - We have fun in the library w/ great books, inquiry & tech! 2016 ISTE Librarian's Network Primary Award - CASL President - 2023 RSD13 TOY

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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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jack foster

@jack_jacktoon

I am a follower of Jesus and a children's book illustrator of over 100 books as well as an American patriot 🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🏻

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Laura Arnhold

@literacious

Public Library Director, Blogger, Book Lover

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Dev Petty

@devpetty

Writer of books for kids.

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I appreciate you.

@deelasheeart

Visual Artist | Children’s book Illustrator-Author| Black AF | Queer | She | “Double Dutch Queen” coming in May!

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Hazel

@staybookish

She/her. @writersfoundry MFA '21. 📚❤️🇵🇭

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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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Maria Marshall

@mariamarshall_

Author (BB - MG), Bird Watcher, Lawyer, & proud Parent. CYBILS Judge PB/BB/Poetry, Member #SCBWI, #PNWA, #12x12, #Write4kids, & #Storystorm. Making Nature Fun.

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Emmeline Forrestal

@emforrestal

Illustrator-Author rep'd by Sarah Stephens at Red Fox Literary ✨🦊✍️✏️🎨 More active on IG (at)emmelineforrestal going forward, but not quitting this joint yet!

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august 𓃹

@082km

meowdy i'm august/fresco :-) . im chillin.

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Jeremy Fuscaldo's on the butterfly site

@jeremyfuscaldo

Comic Artist/Illustrator Seeking Agent Looking for work Amelia Enmity Creator Commissions Open [email protected]

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Hykie Kwong Breeze

@hykiebreeze

Kidlit illustrator + graphic designer | Hong Kong born | Living in Sydney | Ruled by 2 rescue cats | instagram.com/hykiebreeze/

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Emily Sun Li

@emilysunli

she/her/她 studying kidlit (MA/MFA) at Simmons University! MR. CHOW'S NIGHT MARKET (Penguin Workshop, 2026) rep'd by @EmilyKaitlinnn | @bookendslit

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hayley ⚢

@pagesofhayley

NYT bestselling author | this ravenous fate & our vicious descent (2025) | lover of murderous female characters & horror

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Leila Boukarim Writes

@leilabkwrites

Writer and freelance developmental editor of #picturebooks. 🖋️📚 Rep'd by @WonderLilly @FullCircleLit

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Sadé Smith

@sadesmithauthor

PB Author of GRANNY’S KITCHEN and JULIE AND THE MANGO TREE (Out now) #SCBWI #pbrisingstars Mentor 🇨🇦🇯🇲 Rep'd by @NaomisLitPix / @bookendslit / @mackidsbooks

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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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Laura Lacamara

@lacamaralaura

🇨🇺¡Cuban-American author/illustrator!📕DALIA’S WONDROUS HAIR📗FLOATING ON MAMA’S SONG 📘MAMA THE ALIEN-Newly seeking representation! #KIDLIT #SCBWI

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Kailei Pew

@kaileipew

KidLit author, THE MONSTER ABOVE THE BED (@ClarionBooks 2023), I SEE COLOR (@HarperChildrens 2024), KID-VENTORS (@FeiwelFriends 2024) Rep: @EmilyKaitlinnn

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Antwan Eady

@antwan_eady

✍🏽NIGEL AND THE MOON (out now!)| POEMHOOD (YA Anthology) ‘24 | THE LAST STAND ‘24| MICAH’S RISE | THE GATHERING TABLE ‘25 |🐅🤙🏽 | Agent: @stevenmalk |he/him

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Srividhya Venkat - Have you read SEEKER OF TRUTH?

@venkatsrividhya

Children's Author SEEKER OF TRUTH: KAILASH SATYARTHI (2024) GIRLS ON WHEELS (2023)... #SCBWI, PB Rising Stars 2024 Mentor. Rep'd by @adriamgoetz.

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Rabia Khokhar (she/her)

@rabia_khokhar1

Educator, Teacher-Librarian, Teacher-Educator, PhD Student, Emerging Scholar and Education and Equity Consultant @ Rabia Teaches

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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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Sydney 🏳️‍⚧️ TLS is OUT NOW!

@slangwrites

Active on IG. Author of THE LOUDEST SILENCE (Out now!! @holidayhousebks) + SOMEONE TO DAYDREAM ABOUT (Summer '26 @Mackidsbooks) // Rep: @EmilyKaitlinnn

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SillyJellie

@elliethopia

Peeeeeeeksatyou. Silly Jellie Art (002604818-D)

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Jenny Mattern 📚

@jengelmattern

Author. Fledgling poet. Lover of the true & beautiful. @MiddleGradeHub co-founder. Rep’d by Nicole Eisenbraun @ClarkLiterary.

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Karyn Curtis🇨🇦🐎

@karyncurtis21

Children's writer, Picture Books, Middle Grade. Mom, wife, runner, chocolate enthusiast, horse girl, editor. @LTPmag @TheDirigible @Buzgaga #SCBWI #MGWaves

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Gabi Burton📚✏️

@query_queen339

Sunday Times bestselling author of SING ME TO SLEEP (Bloomsbury /Hodderscape)| she/her | WTMP Mentor ‘24| Rep: @NaomisLitPix @bookendslit

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UPDATES ONLY Taylor Grothe is ✨👀vague again👀✨

@taylorlgrothe

HOLLOW (Sept 30, 2025), THESE DREAMING SPIRES (Sept 2, 2025), OAAS (Peachtree Teen, Fall '26) | MFA ‘24 | BLM | 🍉 | Autie™ | Repped by: @LitAgentMarini

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C. Wojo 🇵🇭🇺🇸🌱

@cyndidraws

Filipino Kidlit Illustrator & Character Designer| Rep: @jemiscoe @andreabrownlit #1 NYT Bestseller THE SUPERPOWER SISTERHOOD, LBYR| HOW TO HAVE FRIENDS, out now

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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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Kyla is reading VALLEY VÉRlFlED ✨

@kylazhao_

@penguinrandom author of MAY THE BEST PLAYER WIN, VALLEY VERIFIED, THE FRAUD SQUAD—on sale at link ⬇️ | Ftd. in Vogue, Forbes, GMA, CBS, NBC, Tatler✨ Agent: CAA

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roxana (ON SUB?!?!?)

@roxananourishad

iranian-american ya author, berkeley student, and bffs-to-lovers connoisseur | rep: @emilykaitlinnn

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Gaynor Andrews

@gooseygandering

Children's author and poet. 'Pandora and the Story Forge' @books_rocket. #SCBWI #PB

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Jennifer A, pursuer of many hobbies

@lemon_toffe

🌈🇮🇩🇯🇵 illustrator with tales to tell while exploring the world | #SCBWI member | Rep’d by @jmcgowanbks @bookendslit 🌼 Thank you for stopping by 🌼

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anaabu.co

@anaabuc

ANAABU STUDIO SDN BHD (1523967-T). Malaysian unisex clothing brand with a story.

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JunoniaArts✂️👩🏻‍🎨Paper Cut Illustrator

@junoniaarts

Shelley Hanmo👩🏻‍🎨 | Concert Pianist Turned #Illustrator 🎹✂️ | @theaoi 2023 Mentee 🏫 | #SCBWI Co-ARA (Indiana) 📚 | Rep'd by @agentzacker @galltzacker ✨

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ki stephens ✨ read HIGH HOPES ✨

@kistephs

she/her • AA, ND • COASTAL UNI & COASTAL RIVALS SERIES out now • GAME ON out Sept 9, 2025 w/ St. Martins • rep: caitlin mahony at wme

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Lilly Brooks 💫

@lillybrooksxoxo

psu ‘22 | she/her

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Bookish Tea Alerts

@bookishalerts

Get all ur Bookish Community News/Drama here. Story suggestions are welcome! Please DM me. *This is a safe space for all. Any hate speech will not be tolerated.

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Sabrina Shah 🌟 #kidlit author

@writes_sabrina

MUSIC OF THE MOUNTAIN '25 @ Barefoot Books. Rep'd by @katieblagden @writementor PB Mentee @12X12challenge @TheGEAcademy Egg Award #SCBWI #MGnolias

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PictureBookGarden23

@pbgarden2023

Ten amazing picture book authors and illustrators with books blooming in 2023! Art by @huili_illo Team mascot: Sir Hoppington Wordsworth 🐰📕

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Jen Gubicza

@jengubicza

Picture Book Author/Illustrator - Let’s talk witches, dinosaurs & mythical creatures ✨rep’d by @kaitfeldmann at KT Literary✨ 🌈 Creator of @zooguu

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teresa

@hsuhsinju

📚 rep by @emilykaitlinnn @bookendslit | Let’s Tell Some Stories

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Jennifer Cowan

@jencowanwriter

Mother to 3 without fur and 5 with fur / Broadway lover / #SCWBI / #12x12PB / #50PreciousWords ‘22 and ‘23 winner / #KidsChoice ‘23 finalist

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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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PB Spree

@pbspree

Children's book creators bringing beautiful books into the world this year & beyond! Logo/cover art by amazing @NatashaKhanKazi linktr.ee/pbspree

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Laan | Illustrator-Author

@laancham

🌻• Kidlit Author-Illustrator ✨• SOMEWHERE IN BETWEEN (16.07.2024) 🌷• Rep’d by @jemiscoe at @andreabrownlit 🌼• for queries: laancham.carrd.co

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nell ₊˚⊹♡

@nellwrites

manila’s finest • writer + law student • bylines in @themarysue & @popversesays • rep: @emilykaitlinnn of bookends lit • dapitan on substack

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PbMustSee2023

@pbmustsee23

We are a group of PB authors with books coming out in 2023! We will be posting promotional material, reviews and fun contests.

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Emily Winter

@ewinterwriter

Middle grade and picture book writer, constant reader, equestrian, wife, friend. #middlegrade #kidlit

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KidLitClubhouse

@kidlitclubhouse

We are picture book and board book creators who celebrate diverse representation and love being part of the amazing #KidLit #WritingCommunity!💫

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MakeUsVisible_VA

@makeusvisibleva

Make Us Visible Virginia Chapter organizing community for Asian American history in K-12 schools. Get in touch with us: [email protected]

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nadia 🕊️

@thenadianoor

she/her | kashmiri + arab + jewish | writer of complex, unhinged brown mcs who reclaim history | rep: @emilykaitlinnn at bookends lit.

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#SEAsianPit on May 31

@seasianpit

#SEAsianPit is an annual hype event for self-identifying Southeast Asian writers & illustrators everywhere.

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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!📚🌈

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mandeep🎀

@themandeept

from the river to the sea | she/her | 23 | punjabi | writer of unhinged characters, brown kids, and traumatizing backstories | rep: @emilykaitlinnn

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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

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Aidan Gallows is revising 👑🗡️

@aidan_gallows

Aidan Gallows ✧ 🏳️‍🌈He/Him🏳️‍⚧️ ✧ Writer by trade - Artist by hobby ✧ #AMM R8 Mentee ✧ Rep: @EmilyKaitlinnn ✧ Header by @Dinowisest

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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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