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Executive Director of Campaign for New York Health, VP Legislation National Organization for Women NYS, LGBTQ+ nonprofit co-founder, and former congressional candidate in NY03
Hollywood or History? Unpack fact vs. fiction in film. Great for teachers, trivia buffs, and history fans. New episodes every other week.
Available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube
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Children's book author. NE-SCBWI co-ARA. Director of Whispering Pines Writers’ Retreat. #kidlit #PB #MG #12x12 www.pamvaughanauthor.com
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Authors Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid iron out the wrinkles in writing, publishing, and everything in between . . . One podcast at a time. https://linktr.ee/writerswithwrinkles
Author of The Burial Tide, from Zando Books 09 September. Get it here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-burial-tide-neil-sharpson/1146027348?ean=9781638932024
Just a pediatrician who loves to read!
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Dad, husband, teacher, coach, veteran. Governor of Minnesota. Working to move our state forward as #OneMinnesota.
#PB Writer, book devourer, coffee drinker. Out now - THE BUTTERFLY EFFECT (Clavis). Out winter 2026-SNOWBALLED (Familius). Repped by @d4eo. #scbwi #kidlitsky
Author (The Fault in Our Stars, The Anthropocene Reviewed, etc.)
YouTuber (vlogbrothers, Crash Course, etc.)
Football Fan (co-owner of AFC Wimbledon, longtime Liverpool fan)
Opposed to Tuberculosis
Nashville. Poet and award-winning author of COLTON GENTRY’S THIRD ACT, SUNRISE NIGHTS, IN THE WILD LIGHT, THE SERPENT KING & more. LOVE, LIKE APPLES forthcoming.
www.jeffzentnerbooks.com
Husband, dad, veteran, writer, and proud Midwesterner. 19th US Secretary of Transportation and former Mayor of South Bend.
Dad, husband, President, citizen. barackobama.com
Founder @democracydocket.com. Chair of Elias Law Group. My dog's name is Blue.
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#kidlit author! I value the power of words, art, dancing & chocolate.
I love writing picture book bios about inspiring creative people!
Recent books: THE GLASS PYRAMID, ELSE B. IN THE SEA, ABLAZE WITH COLOR & DRESSING UP THE STARS. jeanneharvey.com
Equity-focused music educator, singer, ISFJ, Chicago sports fan, arboretum hiker.
Was: reporter, writer, librarian| Now: social justice comms| Always: huge nerd
Chicago
Test the chains
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We are many
They are few
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👩🏼💻ASTRID THE ASTRONAUT & SPACE FOR SAFFRON (2026), Aladdin/S&S. Rep: Carrie Pestritto @ldlainc.bsky.social
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AK writer, illustrator, poet, teacher, SCBWI & 12x12 member, & PB enthusiast. AK SCBWI IC. (Opinions my own); PB debut, KAUAI'S CALL (Island Heritage, May 2024)
Kidlit Author • Teacher • Diver🤿 ARITHMECHICKS 🐥series, CATastrophe 🐈 series, & more! Rep'd by Emily Mitchell @ Wernick & Pratt Agency https://www.annmariestephensbooks.com
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💌 TATE'S WILD RESCUE | Crown/Random House Kids '24 out now
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✨ Animal lover 🐦⬛ Friends with a crow
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Special education coach and consultant; passionate about inclusive and effective instructional strategies and finding books for all readers
List your books, share stories, join ARC programs, swap book reviews, connect with readers, and grow your author brand. Engage in writing retreats, character Q&As, author interviews, giveaways, and exclusive events. https://writln.com/
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Husband. Father. U.S. Senator for California. Fighting for an economy that works for everyone and for our democracy.
Aesthete
Art anytime of the day 🖼️🎨
Passionate geologist | Explorer of nature’s wealth | Balancing exploration and preservation.
Early literacy librarian, SLJ columnist, Horn Book board book reviewer, play advocate, and debut author of Let's Rumble from Rise x Penguin Workshop (July 2025). Rep: Kathleen Rushall at Andrea Brown Lit.
She/they
RachelGPayne.com
We recommend children’s and YA books to teachers, parents, librarians and schools. Free resources, free reviews and no paywall. #GoAllIn
https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk
The Author Village is a collective of forward-thinking and award-winning children’s book creators, educators, and librarians available for in-person and virtual school and library visits, conferences, workshops, and professional development experiences.
Lover of literature and literacy. 25 yrs teaching HS English in Fl. A blue dot in a sea of red. My dad (retired carpenter) and I are making neighborhood libraries…using our hearts & hands to spread literacy. www.litinspired.com
I write and illustrate children’s books, including The Wild Robot series. Learn more at www.peterbrownstudio.com
School Library Journal is the premiere publication for librarians and information specialists who work with children and teens. A source of quality, award-winning journalism and reviews for 70 years, SLJ publishes 5,000+ reviews annually.
Congresswoman, lifelong organizer, mom. Proudly serving WA-7. Chair Emerita of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. Member of Judiciary Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Budget Committee. She/her.
Irvine mom & consumer protection attorney. Former Orange County Congresswoman. Running to be California's next governor.
Husband | Dad to Nelson, Cricket & Hank | Congressman |@HouseJudiciary @HomelandDems | social media policy:bit.ly/3gxdzVm | #EndGunViolence
Proudly serving Maryland's beautiful Eighth Congressional District and leading House Judiciary Committee Democrats in Congress.
Husband of Betty, the love of my life. Father of two great kids. USAF veteran. Member of Congress. In that order. Also, empathy is good.
Congressman for California's 36th District. Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus. Air Force Vet.
U.S. Senator fighting for the families and future of Massachusetts. Malden Native, Red Sox Fan, Net Neutrality Defender, co-author of the Green New Deal ( he/him )
Texas Congressman. Democrat. Born, raised and represent San Antonio.
Intelligence Committee (HPSCI) + Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC).
U.S. Senator from Rhode Island, the Ocean State.
https://linktr.ee/senwhitehouse
Former public defender, now U.S. Congresswoman, proudly serving the good people of Texas’ 30th Congressional District. ✊🏾
Co-Founder Momentum Training Institute, IfNotNow, More Perfect Union. Formerly Warren, Justice Democrats, etc.
Award winning Icelandic author of “The Reykjavik Noir Trilogy” and “Arora Investigates” series. New book: BLACK AS DEATH - out now!
Literacy leader who serves to build children’s access to people and books that fosters book joy.
I'm an author, illustrator, animator & puppeteer. I write stories and comics about nature, especially insects! Currently seeking an agent. he/him www.johnlechner.com 🍃
Children's book author, book blogger: PB/MG, #STEM
linktr.ee/JilanneHoffmann
HEARTLAND (LBYR '26)
THE OCEAN'S HEART (Millbrook ‘26)
A RIVER OF DUST (Chronicle '23)
Agent: Lori Steel
Focus: Earth's wonders+environment, STEAMTeam
Aussie author of 20+ picture/info books, incl. DOG BEACH (NLA, 2024), CHEER UP, BLOBFISH! (Affirm, 2024) & ODD BODS (Lerner, 2021). Fmr. zoologist and zookeeper. She/her. #STEM #animals #nature. https://linktr.ee/juliemurphybooks
Former educator writing for children 😃
bethandersonwriter.com #SCBWI #RedFoxLiterary
1/28/25: HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT: KATE WARNE AND THE RACE TO SAVE ABRAHAM LINCOLN 🚂
Author of board books, picture books, early readers, and middle grade nonfiction. Lover of reading, travel, hiking, and ice cream, preferably combined.
Children's Book Author. Speaker. Sibert Honoree. 2x Green Earth Book Award winner. Celebrating #environmentaljustice #nature #STEM
https://linktr.ee/patricianewmanbooks
Middle Grade Author: Summer of L.U.C.K + Ready or Not + The Chambered Nautilus (Young Dragons)
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Author and photographer of books for curious minds. 🇺🇸🇮🇹
Rep'd by Jennifer Laughran @literaticat.bsky.social
Andrea Brown Literary @andreabrownlit.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/NancyCastaldo
Encouraging others to get know science a little better. Kidlit author. Science educator. Rock collector. Stargazer. Nature photographer. Animal buddy. They/She. Repped by Ammi-Joan Paquette.
www.KatieSlivensky.com
Award-winning children's book author of LIFEBOAT 12, ADA'S VIOLIN, ALIAS ANNA, HARBORING HOPE, THE LAST STRAW, SHAKING THINGS UP, and more. Rep: Brenda Bowen, The Book Group. susanhoodbooks.com New: LIFEBOAT 5!
Children’s Author. Devout Californian.
Rep'd by @jenrofe of ABLA
www.devpetty.com
Book Nerd, media teacher in Michigan, fan of #kidlit 💙 I love romcoms, historical fiction and fantasy books too. I am also a fan of Star Wars, ice hockey and the Lions 🦁!
School Librarian-Wife-Mom-Educator-Tech-Books #TLsky #tlchat #digcit #mglit #EDUsky #futurereadylibs #istelibs #aasl #ncte #elachat #ELLs #BookPosse 🌈ally #WeNeedDiverseBooks ☮️
Anti-authoritarian. Author of stories for young people, including the YA novel DESSERT FIRST. Former Supreme Court law clerk. Former standup comic. VCFA MFA. Write on. He/him.
Wife, mom, elementary principal…
Award-winning author of The Night Diary, Amil and The After, How To Find What You’re Not Looking For, and more! Rep: Sara Crowe Literary. Faculty—VCFA, Writing For Children and Young Adults MFA program.
www.veerahiranandani.com
Kidlit author. Blasian Muslim magical girl. Always dreaming.
Latest: A BIT OF EARTH (Greenwillow 2023). Next: SABRENA SWEPT AWAY (Greenwillow 2025).
Hamline MFAC July '21 | Rep: Thao Le
No means to donate currently 💔
NYT bestselling author: Book Scavenger series, SISTERHOOD OF SLEUTHS, and A GOOD DEED CAN GROW, illustrated by Holly Hatam. More info: www.jenniferchamblissbertman.com
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https://jenniferchamblissbertman.substack.com
Author/illustrator of JUMPER and a bunch of other books for kids! ❤️📚
Http://jessicalanan.com
Children's author & Cherokee Nation citizen
Newest book: EATING TO SAVE THE PLANET: HOW VEGANISM HELPS FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE
Agent: Jen Newens @ Martin Literary
NYT Bestselling and award winning kidlit author. She/her. Historic RRNation/Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe. Rep'd by: Allison Remcheck/Stimola Literary (artwork by Aly McKnight THE GIFT OF THE GREAT BUFFALO/Bloomsbury 2/25
🎨 African-american Award winning watercolor artist for children's books 📚 Represented by @thecatagency • Sci-fi and fantasy geek 🤓 Foodie 🍪🍱👩🏽🍳 Nature lover 🪶🌅🌳
🇲🇽 #Kidlit author illustrator
📚OUR DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION - Penguin/Paulsen
Represented by Adriana Dominguez/Aevitas
www.anaranda.com
Award-winning children's author of poetic nature-loving picture books: FORESTS, VOLCANOES, FROM PARK TO PLAYA: THE TRAILS THAT CONNECT US, CAVES, WHEN THE SKY GLOWS, DOWN UNDER THE PIER. 2027: COYOTE & ME @SteamTeamBooks #kidslovenonfiction #kidlit
Author of books 4 children. Picture books, chapter books, and an occasional novel. I’ve penned SOUL FOOD SUNDAY (⭐️), WELCOME TO FORT GOODE, THE WALK ( ⭐️), MISSING MOMMA (⭐️), LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL (⭐️), THE TABLE (⭐️). I treat others the way I want to be treated.
Author/illustrator of two dozen children's books including Lolly on the Ice, Monarch, Mourning Cloak: A Butterfly Journal, and Uncle Bobby's Wedding. Former figure skating journalist/photographer. www.sarahbrannen.com
#kidlit writer, rara avis, survivor of dysfunction and malady • WITCHYCAKES chapter book series available NOW wherever books are sold! 🌙🧁🐚💙• repped by Ammi-Joan Paquette • she/her
https://linktr.ee/karalareau
Children's Author of picture books, chapter books, and comics. Former Senior Writer at Epic! Originals. Represented by Paige Terlip at Andrea Brown Literary
Enviro scientist. Kidlit author. linktr.ee/kelliedubaygillis Out now: IF YOU FIND A FAWN art by Wazza Pink from Disney’s Planet Possible & BIG BIKE, LITTLE BIKE art by Jacob Souva from HarperCollins. Great Lakes lover living near Cleveland. Go Blue!
Writer of picture books and kisser of cats. DeborahUnderwoodBooks.com
author & illustrator of children's picture books,
+ gardener, woods walker, cloud & bird watcher
www.deborahfreedman.net
#KidLit Author & Poet. JANIE WRITES A PLAY (Charlesbridge). Debut MG verse novel THE POETRY OF CAR MECHANICS 4/15 (Astra). Birder/Owler. HeidiEYStemple.com.
I write NF books for kids. Newest titles: BOUNCE! A SCIENTIFIC HISTORY OF RUBBER/THE PAINTER AND THE PRESIDENT/ZERO: THE NUMBER THAT ALMOST WASN'T. Repped by Caryn Wiseman at ABLA.
Love visiting schools!
Author for kids. Raised in rural WI, former software engineer, still a nerd, animal lover always. I root for underdogs and cry at the drop of a hat. https://linktr.ee/lauriethompson
Children’s picture book author repped by Laura Rennert at Andrea Brown Literary Agency
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Award-winning author of books for kids. Educator. Science Communicator. Ocean Evangelist. Preorder JELLYFISH SCIENTIST and IN THE WORLD OF WHALES. Adjunct @SimmonsUniversity MFA. Rep: @jmcgowanbks #SciComm she/her
https://linktr.ee/mcusolito
Writer. Reader. Bike Rider. My books include: Abzuglutely: Battling Bellowing Bella Abzug (2024), Brand New Bubbe (2022) and Just Like Rube Goldberg (2019)! Are you writing a book? Subscribe to my substack or work with me at Highlights!
Writer of picture books (VAMPIRINA BALLERINA, MOUSE CALLS, and more), chapter book bios and HF. Reader of almost everything. SCBWI. Authors Guild. Repped by Rachel Orr at Prospect. She/her. Find me at www.annemariepace.com
Author, illustrator, designer. LAYLA & THE BOTS, INVENT-A-PET, FRIENDBOTS, BEST BUDDIES (Scholastic, '23), AVA LIN (Candlewick, '24), & more.
Author—THE DAY-GLO BROTHERS, SHARK VS. TRAIN, WHOOSH! & WE MATCH! Freelance editor—fiction/nonfiction. VP—Texas Institute of Letters. Loves visiting schools. https://linktr.ee/bartography
Kidlit Author/Illustrator
☔️ SOAKED!
🚗 ANIMALS GO VROOM!
🐻 WOMBATS ARE PRETTY WEIRD
🦩 FLAMINGOS ARE PRETTY FUNKY
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•📕Out now: WORM AND BUTTERFLY (S&S)
•📘Out soon!: TIME TRAVELING CHICKENS (S&S)
•📚Check out: “When You Love a Book” (PRH)
Award-Winning Children’s Book Author-Artist, Art Professor, Autistic-ADHD 🌈📚Books, Classes, Social Media: linktr.ee/KazWindness
Funny picture book author of FLAT CAT, 7 ATE 9, BLOOP & more, mom, foodie, 80s fan, MS disabled. STORYSTORM founder. SCBWI Golden & Crystal Kite recipient. http://linktr.ee/taralazar
NYT Bestselling/Geisel-winning GRATEFUL #kidlit author! (If YOU’RE a l’il weird too, we’re gonna be pals! 😄!) NEWEST 📚: 🦇🐈🐀BAT, CAT & RAT #4: 🍂A GREAT FALL🍂 and #3: ⛱️THE BEACH DAY⛱️; 🐥DUCKIE & SNAPS🐊 #1: WE CANNOT BE FRIENDS; etc.! And MORE 📚 soon! 😄!
Mom, wife, clinically retired peds, now academic MD, author/illustrator, 🇹🇭Thai American, SCBWI Narr Art Award winner, E/W Lit Agency, posts #kidlitart & book marketing, on hiatus from new book projects. Ignores random DMs. She/her/hers, opinions my own.
Author and illustrator of all the books you like. No, not that one. No, not that one either
Bestselling author of 50+ books. PRINCESS ACADEMY, AUSTENLAND, PRINCESS IN BLACK, REAL FRIENDS, DREAM ON, ITTY BITTY KITTY-CORN. Mom of 4, wife of 1. she/her. Curiosity and compassion. www.shannonhale.com
author of The Blur, Real to Me (Knopf/PRH) | Lift, Drawn Together, more (LBYR) | Green Lantern Legacy (DC) | A Lotus for You (Parallax) | WNDB board | Hamline MFAC faculty
Novelist, poet, teacher, unrepentant cat-lover, cancer patient, two-time National Book Award Finalist. Bone Gap, Thirteen Doorways, etc. Made of bees. @thatlauraruby on most socials. www.lauraruby.com
NY Times bestselling children's book author of Beekle ('15 Caldecott) A First Time for Everything ('23 National Book Award) Creator Disney's The Replacements
