She/her. Picture Book Author represented by Janine Le at JLLA / Blogmaster for the @SCBWIEPA.bsky.social / School library volunteer / 2025 #PBParty finalist / Here for #PictureBooks and #KidLit
Children’s book author, #PBParty Finalist ’25, #PBRisingStars Mentee ’23, WriteHive Mentee ’24, member of SCBWI, repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at Bradford Literary Agency.
Psych prof, in a tide pool if possible, picture book author, excels at typos. 🦑 IDIC 🖖 they/them www.meghanwilsonduff.com
They're concentration camps. No one should by okay with them existing. Commercial genAI is a tool of fascism. No war.
Writer | illustrator | Iraqi-Chaldean † | SCBWI
Rep: Jordan Hamessley at JABberwocky Lit Agency
www.sonyaafnan.com/portfolio
#kidlit @SCBWIRockyMtn member 📚 MG Author/Illustrator of HACKERS: WORM EATER and the HACKERS series 👾 gamer, sax player, fly fisher, tech geek, film buff 🌐 www.brockhenning.com
Texas State Representative, former middle school teacher, and Presbyterian seminarian running for the U.S. Senate to take power back for working people.
Waitress turned Congresswoman for the Bronx and Queens. Grassroots elected, small-dollar supported. A better world is possible.
ocasiocortez.com
A better way to buy books online where every purchase supports local bookstores ☀️📚
https://bookshop.org/
Member of the SCBWI 📚, mom, wife, nurse
Mondays at 9pmET on MS NOW
MaddowBlog.com
writer of #kidlit and #fiction. Member of #SCBWI and #12x12
Reader, writer, and happily human ☺️
Erstwhile publishing intern @ PRH 🐧 & JGLM 📚
Fairly digital nomad & one-woman stock photo gallery (camera roll closing in on 250k 🙈)
English professor in Tokyo 🇯🇵
Fulbright alumna 🇬🇷
💖💜💙 she/her
Everything kid lit, in one place! A website and community founded by Elaine Kiely Kearns and @sylvialiu.bsky.social. Follow us for weekly links to kid lit resources and book giveaways.
website: kidlit411.com
picture book author and pre-school teacher.
THE IMPOSTER (Gnome Road Publishing, Spring 2024)
EMILY SNOOK, THE WORLD'S SMALLEST COOK (Gnome Road Publishing Fall 2024)
HAIL THE TAIL (Beach Lane Books/S&S Spring 2027)
Layne Johnson is a picture book writer/aspiring illustrator. #SCBWI. Humor and Heart|STEAM and SEL|ADHD #amquerying
Website: https://laynejohnsonkidsbooks.com/
Dunham Literary. Agency representing authors of fiction and nonfiction for adults and authors and illustrators of children's books for all ages for 25 years. www.dunhamlit.com
Manager of #EarlyLiteracy Programs & Special Initiatives @ Brooklyn Public Library | #KidLit Writer @ RISE X Penguin Workshop | LJ Mover and Shaker 2020 |
Award-winning author of 100+ books
Repped by Stephanie Cardel @LighthouseLiterary
1st place Missouri Writers’ Guild Picture Book Award
God’s Earth is Something to Fight For @BushelandPeckBooks
Linktr.ee/amyhouts
Welcome! We are a bountiful bunch of KidLit creatives with picture books sailing your way. Hop aboard! #PBCreativeCrew #picturebookauthor #scbwi
#PB author of MY LIFE AS AN ASTHMANAUT (Free Spirit Publishing, April 14, 2026)
Pre-order here: https://bookshop.org/a/115186/9798885547970
More tales found in Cricket Media & online!
Website: https://jakelockettauthor.wixsite.com/jakelockettauthor
Frog. Cat. Writer. Lives with a dragon, a bird and a pirate bathroom. 12x12 member.
A pitch event for writers using only the first few lines.
Next event: TBD
Past events: Aug-2025, Apr-2025, Sept-2024
Created & hosted by: Ann Glimmer
@annglimmer.bsky.social
Pitch event for 2SLGBTQIA+ writers and their stories. Next event is August 15, 2025!
Hosted by: @nicolemtota @mjbowman @ntlovich @lucywrites and @andreamariana89
#SEAsianPit is an annual pitch event for self-identifying Southeast Asian writers & illustrators everywhere.
🔗 seasianpit.carrd.co
A community pitching event for short stories! By authors, for authors, for fun, for vibes. Run by @hannahhzhangg.bsky.social and @thevalrobles.bsky.social !!
An online pitch event for unagented disabled authors.
2026 Pitch Dates - September 8-10.
Visit the official site www.pitchdis.com
Hosted by @despinakarras.com
Logo and banner by @mxcarmilla.bsky.social
A hype pitch event for ONLY work in progress lit on Bsky & X. Brought to you by @CrystalBAuthor.bsky.social. Upcoming date is May 23, 2026. May is also wippit writing challenge prep month and challenge month is in June.
#MiseryPit - A pitch event focusing on Mysteries, Thrillers, and True Crime for the #writingcommunity and #Booksky authors. Hosted by @jocelynegregory.bsky.social
Next event: February 1st, 2026
A hype pitch event for writers that fosters community, connection, and most of all—empowerment. Next Event: January 23rd on X and January 24th on 🦋 | Hosted by @drenderturmaud
Path To Publication: From The Querying Trenches To The Shelves. We’re writers sharing our publication journey along with tips & lessons! #P2Ppit hosts.
🔗 https://path2pub.wordpress.com/
A pitch event for romance of all sorts on bsky & X. #Cupit is hosted by @CrystalBAuthor.bsky.social.
We will see you February 14, 2026!
Cheer Pit is a pitch event for authors held on December 9 focused on spreading holiday cheer. Established 2024 by @cjtruwriter.bsky.social
bsky pitch event for unagented creators from marginalized communities
next event TBA
More DVpit info: https://dvpit.carrd.co/
sign up for our updates newsletter: https://dvpit.substack.com/subscribe?params=%5Bobject%20Object%5D
KidLitGN is an annual pitch event for writers and illustrators of middle grade and younger graphic novels. The pitch event starts on the first Wednesday of October each year you can find us at kidlitgn.com.
📚The new, non-Twitter home of #MSWL! We are a way for agents and editors to tell writers what they *wish* they had in their inboxes. Full agent profiles here: https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/ Newsletter: https://manuscriptwishlist.com/subscribe
Pitch event for light hearted feel-good books #JoyPit | Official Date - June 6, 2024 | Founded by @amsahubooks.bsky.social - joypitch.wordpress.com
A literary pitch event for all manuscripts in the form of movie posters, hosted by @myleejmiller.bsky.social and others.
https://posterpitevent.com/
Author/illustrator of humorous stories for kids.
https://briankirbystudio.com
SCBWI Ohio: North | #pbparty Finalist ‘24 & ‘25 | #kidlit booster
Represented by @KaitlynLeann17.bsky.social at
@Bradfordagents.bsky.social
Children's Book Author-someday illustrator
Mom, Teacher, Education Advocate, Dog Lover, Book Lover
Buffalo Bills Fan, Buffalo Booster
Illustrator at Little Thoughts Press, Kidlit Author/Illustrator & Museum Exhibit Designer, Winner of #50PreciousWords, #SCBWIDrawThis & 2 #PBParty HM's.
#SCBWI #RISD
https://linktr.ee/kimwnolan
Children's author, software engineer, Tu Youyou's Discovery. Bookshop Lk: http://bit.ly/3A9071n @AlbertWhitman @BarefootBooks #12x12PB
KidLit author/illustrator- PB, JF, MG, animal, nature lover, SCBWI, 12x12PB, CBI, ICWA BS Environmental Sciences and Territorial Management.
www.eleanorannpeterson.com Jurassic Rat '2019
Author: THE PRINCESS & THE FROGS and TWELVE STEPS, recycle-knitter, graphic designer (web/book design, etc.) #KidLitConfections cookie queen, book-grandma, #ActuallyAutistic. (she/her) https://vbartles.com
Kidlit Writer #PB #SCBWI #kidlit #12x12 SpringflingKidLit '24Winner, 50PreciousWords '24Winner, ‘25HM
#Kidlit author | #pbrisingstars 2024 mentee | #PBParty 2023 Honorable Mention | #SCBWI | #12x12 | #amquerying |
Writer pub’d in WBUR Cog, Boston Globe, LA Times, Japan Times, Princeton Alumni Weekly, Friends and Anemones. Olympic Short Track Speedskating Mom. #SCBWI #12x12PB
Writer, weaver, quilter, traveler, photographer, book lover
I write #PB #YA to uplift, inspire, and entertain kids.❤️ Boy mom. MS teacher. Coordinator for #Mightykidlit. ND 💫🤩📝🌈
Seeking Rep- https://loriknutsen.my.canva.site
#50Preciouswords ‘25 HM
#springflingkidlit ‘25 Winner
#Halloweensie ‘25 HM
#SCBWI
#12X12
Wife. Mother. Reader. Kidlit writer. Lover of 🧀, 🍫, ⚽️, & Peloton. Rep’d by @christietellsastory at @thecatagency; WHERE THEY GATHER (Atheneum, Spring ‘26)
Bookblogger: https://storysnug.com
🇮🇪 #scbwi #writementor #writemagic
3rd place: Writing Mag PB Prize '25
Top 100: #CNPKids CB '25
Shortlisted: Searchlight PB Award & #WM Idea Idol '24 / #WMCNA PB '23
https://www.instagram.com/cjfriess_storysnug
Bossy little bluebird. Former bookseller. Sometime children’s publishing person. Hamline MFAC ‘24. Currently querying. http://jessedoogan.substack.com
Librarian in sort-of Chicago.
PW book reviewer.
#Amquerying #SCBWI writer/poet.
Winner: #50PreciousWords, Highlights scholarship, ElegantLit, IAmWritingMG.
HM: #PBParty.
WTMP mentee, RisingTalent finalist, BOTN.
https://linktr.ee/tracie.renee
she/her I write & illustrate picture books!
Rep’d by Ariana Philips at JVNLA
#PBParty ‘23 and ‘25 Finalist, #PBRisingStars ‘23 Runner Up #StorytellerAcademy #SCBWI #12x12
Budding picture book writer.
CANSCAIP '25 Long List (x2)
#PBParty '25 Honorable Mention.
Trivia nerd. Would do anything for my cats.
Victoria, BC.
#PB Writer FINDING CHRISTMAS 2025 | O’WIN & the MOON (2025) | Social Media @SCBWILongIsland | #kidlit Workshops | Insta: @writingoutloud X: @writingoutloud2 | Just Be Kind! linktr.ee/rbfrank
Retired Library Girl. Writing. Reading. #amquerying #kidlit #SCBWI #writingcommunity #pbparty
Poems in Highlights, Spider, The School Magazine, & The Dirigible Balloon. University staff writer. Wife of Eric and mom of ages 10 and 5.
Author-Illustrator. Cincinnati OH. #SCBWI member. #12x12 member
Portfolio: http://www.OlgaSmithIllustrator.com
#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator
Teacher. Writer. Lover of words and history. One-time archaeologist. Nonfiction Ninja mentee. SCBWI. 12x12. #amquerying #5thgrade She/her. https://katiemcenaney.com/ and https://www.thelogonauts.com/ for book rec's
KidLit writer. Nurse Practitioner. Grateful for my benevolent cat overlords.
SCBWI Member | 12 x 12 | Inked Voices | RACWI News Editor
Award winning #kidlit author of WHEN A DRAGON MOVES IN series (Flashlight Press, pics by Howard McWilliam, professional critiquer, illustrator, collage artist, SCBWI, Storyteller Academy, audio-describer for live theater events.
Pb-writing word nerd and animal lover. WriteMentor 25 #PB winner 📚 #scbwi
Poet, author, lover of children's literature; member 12x12 and SCBWI
PB writer, SCBWI member, CBA graduate, scrapbooker, grandmother, crazy cat lady 😸
"Fine writers should split hairs together, and sit side by side, like friendly apes, to pick the fleas from each other's prose." --Logan Pearsall Smith
KidLit Author
FIONA AND THE FORGOTTEN PIANO is OUT NOW!
https://linkin.bio/katedemaio
She/Her
✏️ Picture book & MG author
📚 Seeking representation
🎨🦄🧠 Creative braining
🧘♀️ Meditating for calm
🐉 Qi gong for health
writer & artist
IG: AlexDiStasi_art
alexdistasi.my.canva.site
seeking representation
Writer, Musician, Researcher, Mom.
http://calliebdean.com
Rep: Karly Dizon @ Fuse Literary
Kidlit writer & illustrator. Made in the Caribbean 🇬🇩 🇧🇧.
Creator: #sweetshoutout series
Rep'd: McIntosh & Otis
WILL & KRILL (Beaming Books 2025) https://staceybyer.com/books
Mom, artist, writer, reader, professor, viajera, soñadora, bilingüe 🇦🇷📚https://www.aixaperezprado.com
Author-illustrator of:
Wombat And The Family Tree
Jack The Library Cat
🐴 Equestrian Instructor
🐶 Dog and kid mom
🍰 Dessert lover
📚
Seeking representation
https://www.mariettaapollonio.com
Illustrator & author. Creator of all things cute, whimsical and magical. Horse girl!
Rep: @joycesweeney.bsky.social of The Seymour Agency.
Portfolio: www.melissaescobarart.com/
Links: https://linktr.ee/melissaescobarart
Children’s Book Author
Rep: Stefanie Molina at Ladderbird
SM & Publicity for The Little Press
Preorder IT STARTED WITH A P 👇🏽
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738107/it-started-with-a-p-by-brittany-pomales-illustrated-by-andrew-joyner/
Children’s author seeking representation. Instructional designer, mom, & former educator. Cat-lover 🐈. #scbwi #12x12pb
PB Author/ Illustrator;
MG Writing, Teacher
#50PreciousWords
24’ Honoree; #PBParty
25’ Honorable Mention
SCBWI-SFNEB Team
Designer Architect 建築師 creative http://linktr.ee/svt.works #GN #NF #PB | #illustrator| #api 3x @canadacouncil always revising Pb+Prep Gn pitch sets #amquerying illustration.shirleyvting.com 📚 ✏️ |CLIPSTUDIO- AFFINITY-CAD & No 🧌, no TMI.
Picture book author, songwriter, member of SCBWI, Association of Rhode Island Authors (ARIA), ASCAP, and Actors' Equity, versatile, funny, and serious, seeking representation
Storyteller | Author | Illustrator | Creator
SCBWI | 12x12 | kidlit
www.anitatran.com
Artist, Must be outdoors, Lover of imagination and youthfulness. An illustrator and author of PBs and working on MG pieces as well.
Aspiring Children's Picture Book Author
#SCBWI member and Oregon Chapter Great Critique Co-Coordinator, #12x12 member, formally agented.
Ready for query PB witch series, giants and mice, dragons and gnomes in rhyme and a young king meets a wizard in prose
Story Artist, Illustrator, Author, Globe Trotter 🌎 On art and writing. ✍🏻 Staying positive most of the time. 💕 ☀️ 😊 https://milifay.art
#Kidlit Writer: PB, MG, YA. #SCBWI. Poetry.
Youth Services at a Public Library. Licensed Behavior Specialist.
Wife & Mom. Gardener/Hiker/Birder. Environmentalist. She/her
abbiewernerjames.com
Author-illustrator braving the query trenches. Focused mainly on humor with a sprinkle of heart. Illustration HM #PBParty2024.
Admirer of Rosa Parks, Parks & Rec, & U.S. National Parks; fan of Steve Martin, Doc Martin, & Martin guitars; ardent supporter of ampersands.
#VCFA #SCBWI Writer. Reader. Traveler. PB, MG, YA, Poetry #AmSubmitting www.joyceraybooks.com
Twin mom. PB Writer. Travel junkie. Broadway enthusiast. Collector of all things Wizard of Oz. I #12x12PB I #SCBWI I #50PreciousWords winner 2025
SCBWI NY Eastern Up! Critique Coordinator
Kidlit writer, published poet, gemologist-in-training, wannabe polyglot, occasional mermaid, reluctant zebra 🍰💜🩶🤍💚 #kidlit #scbwi #amquerying #actuallyautistic
🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈 Pronouns: you choose (anything but he)
Picture Book author. NJ-Tucson #SCBWI Cat & cacti wrangler School visits-https://lisagerin.com
Author of ROSALIND LOOKED CLOSER- abt scientist Rosalind Franklin (22') LUCY STONE SPEAKS UP about suffragette Lucy Stone
(27) Beaming Books Former librarian
📖📚 Picture books
👧🧒 Parenthood
🧠🎉 Learning Through Play
Represented by Sara Crowe Literary
https://www.genniegorback.com/
