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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Jerrold Connors

@jerroldconnors

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

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Kickstarter

@kickstarter

Here to make the world a more creative place. Discover new projects to back—or launch your own. Games, tech, fashion, art, film, comics, music, & more

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Author Lisa Fipps

@authorlisafipps

Middle-grade author of STARFISH, a Michael L. Printz Honor Book, by Nancy Paulsen Books, and AND THEN, BOOM!

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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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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

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Christina Lewis

@kidsbookshelf

Avid reader, book reviewer, writer, dedicated educator, and lover of all things chocolate and children's literature!

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Angel Gantnier

@angelgan

Picture Book Writer. Published Short Story Author. Reader. Crafter. Optimist. Nature. Animals. Institute of Children’s Literature. #Storystorm #PBParty #12x12PB

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Ann Rose

@annmrose

agent: @TheTobiasAgency & #rosebudauthor wrangler | author: THE SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE LOVE LIFE OF AMANDA DEAN | IMO | she/her rep:@evascalzo layout:@ana_scribe

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Adria Goetz

@adriamgoetz

A bit of a bookworm. Literary Agent + Fairy Godmother at KT Literary. Opinions are my own. I'm not here anymore✨

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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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Marsha Skrypuch: #bannedbyrussia

@marshaskrypuch

Gripping historical thrillers for young people. Scholastic, agent: CookeMcDermid #StandWithUkraine

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Jill Esbaum PARROTFISH HAS A SUPERPOWER!

@jesbaum

Writes 4 kids down on the farm. Picture books (rhyming and not, fiction/nonfiction), nonfiction for Nat Geo. SCBWI member. Blog: picturebookbuilders.com.

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Lizzie Parry

@lizzie_parry1

Head of Health at The Sun. Ex-MailOnline and Ipswich Star. Email stories and tips to [email protected]

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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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VaughanPublicLibraries

@vaughanpl

Enrich Inspire Transform 📚🎧📸🎹📡🎸🎟🎨🎥 VPL offers welcoming destinations that educate, excite and empower. Register for programs here ↴

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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🕊🦋🐈🌱

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Goddard Riverside #JustPay

@goddardriv

We provide housing, meals, social services, early childhood education, college access & job training for NYers. Strategic partner of @IsaacsCenterNYC.

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King Township P.L.

@kinglibraries

KTPL consists of 4 branches that proudly serve the communities of Schomberg, Ansnorveldt, King City & Nobleton. We'll respond w/in 48 hrs w/in hrs of operation.

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Naomi Kirsten

@naomi_kirsten

Freelance Editor + Creative Consultant📚 ✨ 🖊️ Formerly Senior Editor at @chroniclebooks #NASASocial alum🚀

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Stacie 📚

@sincerelystacie

Married mom of 3 adults. Library fan/Substitute teacher. 📚#Bookreviews of #fiction #nonfiction #historicalfiction & #Childrensbooks on my blog.

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Chana Stiefel

@chanastiefel

Kidlit author. TOWER OF LIFE, BRAVO AVOCADO, MENDEL, LET LIBERTY RISE, WAKAWAKALOCH, ANIMAL ZOMBIES, DADDY DEPOT, 12 x 12, rep'd by Miranda Paul at EMLA.

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Ashley Barron

@ashley__barron

Paper Collage Illustrator & Urban Gardener

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Imran Rahman

@virtualpalaeo

Palaeobiologist | Principal Researcher @NHM_London | Editor-in-Chief @JournalSystPal | Honorary Associate @morethanadodo | he/him

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🍁🎃 🍂 Kara Cargill 🍁🎃 🍂

@coffee_is_love

Author of picture books. Happily Married. on the other sky place too. same name.

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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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Deborah Kalb

@deborahkalb

Writer, editor, book blogger, podcaster, ex-journalist, author of books for kids and adults. New novel, OFF TO JOIN THE CIRCUS (7/18/23). deborahkalb.com

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Melissa J. Miles

@melissajmiles

Registered nurse, author, & certified teacher. (she/her) Board Chair SSF #SCBWI SoBreeze RA, #PitchWars & #Writementor alum. Rep: @KTerrette//Martin Literary

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Dev Petty

@devpetty

Writer of books for kids.

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Jennifer Susina

@jemeg79

Youth services librarian, wife, and devoted auntie :)

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Donna Rossman

@rossmandonna

#50PreciousWords 2023, 2024, 2025 HM #KidsChoiceKidLitWritingContest 2024 HM, Writer, Ordained Buddhist, Mom, Martial Artist, #SCBWI #12x12PB #MightyKidlit

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Jackson Wheat

@jacksonwheat1

Passion for evolution. YouTuber. MS in Biology. Author. "Deplorable ilk." He/him [email protected]

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Hans Larsson

@evodevoeco

Macroevolutionary biologist @McGillU @RedpathMuseum | science, fossils, embryos, fieldwork, theory, paddling, fishing, #Scrambler1200

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Annette Whipple

@annettewhipple

Children's author & lifelong learner celebrating curiosity. Wife & mom. Cookie baker & eater. #kidlit #nonfiction #STEM #history

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danielle hammelef

@dhammelef

Published children's author; avid reader of picture books, middle grade, YA, and adult romance; fitness enthusiast; musician

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Shannon “STRONGER AT THE SEAMS" Stocker

@shannonstocker_

2023 Schneider Family Award. LISTEN, WARRIOR, debut YA STRONGER AT THE SEAMS + more. Rep: @allisonremcheck. Disabilities advocate,🎗️mama, chocoholic. She/her.

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Deeba Zargarpur

@deebazargarpur

📚 Senior Editor S&S @SalaamReads @simonteen @simonKIDS ✍🏽 FARRAH NOORZAD (2024) 💫 All opinions are my own 🇦🇫🇺🇿🇹🇯

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MaryLee Flannigan

@mlflannigan

#SCBWI member, author of THE HOPEFUL HODAG, believes in living an amazing life filled with love, fun, family, friends and a little magic.

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Kim A. Larson / Goat's Boat Won't Float

@kimalarson7

'23 & '22 #PBParty finalist '21 #SCBWI Ann Paul Award #Kidlit #12x12 Author of Unraveling Fairy Tales / Goat's Boat Won't Float linktr.ee/kimalarson

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Deb Adamson

@debadamsonbooks

Children’s Book Author. 5 NEW TITLES in 2025. A THANK YOU LETTER TO MY HOMESCHOOL, 4TH OF JULY FUN, I’M A PRE K KID, GOODNIGHT BROOM, CHRISTMAS DAY CHEER

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LibrarianBookends (Steph 💛& Mary❤️) #alaac24

@lbookends

A pair of #kidlit & #mglit book-lovin’ librarian BFFs - adventuring through life one page at a time - and sharing our crazy (but fun!) journey with you!

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Blythe A. Williams (she/her)

@blytheawilliams

#PBRisingStar2024/FallWritingFrenzy '23 Honorable Mention/ #12x12PB/#SCBWI/#Kidlit Author/✡️Mama of 2/ Founder: My Pipers, boxer shorts 4 GRLS! #pb #pbnf #sel

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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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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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Picture books, eh!

@picturebookseh

We write, illustrate and support Canadian. Follow us for news about 🇨🇦 PBs and more, eh! Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/pictur…

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Lisa Varchol Perron

@lisavperron

(Not active here.) Author: Patterns Everywhere, My Love for You, Tell Me About Space, + more. Rep: Tricia Lawrence @emliterary

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Ebony Lynn Mudd

@ebonylynnmudd

|KidLit Author| JUNIOR TAKES A LEAP (Scholastic, ‘25) 🩰 lover of equity and equality. hater of all other things not in those categories.🌟 Rep: @agentemurph

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STEM for Aerospace | Nathalie

@stem4aerospace

👩🏼‍🚀Founder: Nathalie Quintero. Project to inspire minority youth about the Aerospace Field 🚀✨ 📝 Bilingual Content 🇺🇸🇻🇪 Views are my own

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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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Kimberly Lee - preorder BOYS DON’T FRY 🍳

@kimlsywrites

🇲🇾| ⚖️ | #kidlit & poetry ✍️| Author of WHAT IF (makchic, 2021) & BOYS DON’T FRY (@mackidsbooks, Nov 2023)| #SCBWI | Rep’d: @emilykaitlinnn at @bookendslit

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D. Shuba Mohan

@mohan_shuba

Writer & grateful soul #SCBWI #12x12 #Kid'sChoice'22HM #FWF'24HM #50PreciousWordsWin'24 #PBRisingStars Mentee'24 Rep'd by Essie White @StormLiterary

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Kate DeMaio (Updates) 🌳🎹

@k8demaiowrites

KidLit Author MG Debut FIONA AND THE FORGOTTEN PIANO (Wild Ink, Jan. 2025) linkin.bio/katedemaio She/Her

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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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Wild Ink Publishing

@wildinkpub

Wild Ink Publishing exists to connect readers with upcoming authors.

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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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mara

@maghwrites

she/her. associate agent @ Azantian Literary Agency and SFF writer. ✡️. Hoyas 🏀. Nationals ⚾️. Recovering Nagano '98 apologist 🥈⛸.

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Katie Reinert *Pre-order Ready to Smile Again now*

@katieleereinert

PB writer and lover. READY TO SMILE AGAIN (Gnome Road Publishing, '25) EMMA WASN'T READY (Lawley Publishing, '26) #amquerying

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Ivan Taurisano (Kids Editor)

@ivantaurisano

Associate Editor, Children’s @abramsbooks #Kidlit #Editor 🇮🇹➡️🇺🇸

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At Home Author

@athomeauthor

Course and community for hopeful picture book authors.

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Julie Anna Douglas

@julieannapoetry

Children's poet ✍ Poetry📖Art🎨Nature🌿Creativity 'Directions through a Fairytale' out now 🏰 🧚‍♀️ 🌈

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Thalia Leaf

@thalia_leaf

Associate editor at Calkins Creek (Astra). US history and historical fiction for kids and teens. Formerly at Princeton University Press. Views are my own.

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Brian Gehrlein 😈

@briangehrlein

PB story coach. Time traveler. Wolf enthusiast. THE BOOK OF RULES: tinyurl.com/3un9f263 often eaten by @RulesofDennis Rep'd by Jennifer Mattson

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Lisa Lewis

@mmelisa_lewis

Traveller. Cook. Love curating books for my adult/child book club. Librarian. Chair Silver Birch Fiction Steering Committee. @oslacouncil member 2023-25

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Chris "Pre-order SPARK" Baron

@baronchrisbaron

MG author of ALL OF ME & THE MAGICAL IMPERFECT-THE GRAY & more in 25 @FeiwelFriends, English Prof, Poet, ig: christhebearbaron rep'd by @dhliterary

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TD Summer Reading Club/Club de lecture d'été TD

@tdsrc_cletd

Canada’s biggest, bilingual summer reading program for kids of all ages, interests, and all abilities. / Le plus important programme de lecture d’été au Canada.

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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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Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez

@kaitlynleann17

#Kidlit Lit Agent at @Bradford_Agents. Mom. Wife. Middle school math teacher. Author repped by @JackieKruzie. Eat a cookie while you can.

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