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Author of A DAY SO GRAY (Clarion), GREEN GREEN (FSG), DRAWN, OVER MY HEAD, WHAT I MEANT... Senior Lit Agent at The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency. Opinions my own.
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#Kidlit and YA Lit are my vocation and I won't stop preaching. Currently Editor-at-Large at Holiday House Bks, and a freelance editor and speaker. 40 years in the biz, yowsah! https://www.elawreads.com/ I'm also a showqueen trapped in a woman's body.
Midwesterner. Minneapolis/St. Paul. Children's book editor at Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers. He/Him. Protect trans youth. Abolish ICE.
๐ป Literary agent at Skylark Literary - www.skylark-literary.com. Loves sunny days, folklore, childrenโs books, YA books, all books - and dancing! (She/her)
Poems, picture books, chapter books, and middle grade novels.
All the world is all of us. ๐โฅ๏ธ She/Her
www.LizGartonScanlon.com
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I like to try to write in ways that feed both the mind and soul. โ & #GenX #stationaryaddict
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Canadian Author & Creator of "The Doonies" children's book series! ๐๐ https://thedoonies.ca
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We give experienced picture book creators the platform to pull up-and-coming, historically excluded creators up the turbulent publishing ladder.
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KidLit Author:
RAISAH AND THE BOAT TRIP (2023),
HUMPHREY THE EGG_SPLORER (2023)
THE ANIMAL SOCIETIES SERIES (2023)
Agent: Joyce Sweeney, 12x12,
I write kidsโ books about food, nature & gardens.
Twin mama. Probably wanting coffee.
Rep'd by Adria Goetz at KT Literary.
Hi! I'm Mia Wenjen. I blog at PragmaticMom.com, run nonprofit ReadYourWorld.org, and write children's books (MiaWenjen.com).
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/MiaWenjen
๐ Iranian-born, Dublin-shaped, Germany-based astrophysicist bringing science and mythology to young readers.
โญB.Sc. & M.Sc. Physics | Ph.D. Astrophysics
Seeking representation
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#kidlit writer/ MY BACKYARD USED TO BE (Tilbury House). Member of SCBWI, 12 x 12PB, Inked Voices. Love to travel, be active outside, speak/study foreign languages.
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Our books are read and loved by children all over the globe. As part of House of Anansi Press, we aim to publish books of the highest quality.
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Independent publisher of naturally great books about science, culture, and natureโโfor adults and kids.
Books that support young people's social, emotional & educational needs. https://linktr.ee/freespiritpublishing
Books to take your children's eyes on a journey of wonder. Publisher of award winning fiction and non-fiction for children. ๐
Picture books that explore and illuminate touching and humorous moments of family situations. www.FlashlightPress.com
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Creating conversation & opening children's minds to a larger world since 1995 ๐๐๐ก
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We make high-quality children's books that inspire lifelong reading & learning. Discover new voices, visions, & directions in children's books with us
Books that engage a young reader's innate sense of wonder + empathy, connecting them to our global community + the pale blue dot we call home.
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๐ Canadian children's book author
๐ #kidlit genres: PB, non-fiction, chapter book, MG
๐ New Books: #HomeChild #AshaAndBaz #PlagueThieves
โ me in 3 words: books, baking, tea
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Fiction Editor | Author: WAS IT A CAT I SAW? (Amicus Ink), WHEN THE AIR SANG (Annick Press), and more | she/her | Rep: James McGowan, BookEnds
https://bio.site/laurabontje
48 books, mostly novels for #MG or #YA. #Holocaust, #Historical #Fantasy #Paranormal #PB
#SCBWI #CANSCAIP #TWUC #PEN #KIDLIT
https://carolmatas.com
Author. Illustrator. Painter. Plant and travel lover
internationally bestselling MG author #bannedbyrussia. Kidnapped from #Ukraine trilogy: Under Attack, Jan 2025, 2: Standoff, fall 2025, 3: Still Alive, April 2026. Scholastic. Agent: Ron Eckel, CookeMcDermid www.calla.com
Author, author! I write novels and poetry, and teach scientists to tell stories. Latest books: a knife so sharp its edge cannot be seen (poetry) and Simon Sort of Says (middle grade novel). NEWBERY HONOR WINNER BABY!!!!!
Toronto Author/Actor/Filmmaker striving for sensational wonderfulness. She/her.
MG/YA author - THE EXPLORERS & #BENDY books! #FNAF: RETURN TO THE PIT ๐
GHOST CIRCUS, middle grade graphic novel, out now!
https://linktr.ee/adriennekress
Children's author. VCFA, SCBWI, CANSCAIP, MASC
THIS IS THE BOAT THAT BEN BUILT (Pajama Press 2022, illus. Maggie Zeng)
Forthcoming PBs with Groundwood (2027) and Owlkids (2028)
https://linktr.ee/jenlynnbailey
Author and speaker. 30+ books. Topics include #activism, #astronomy, #darkskies, #nature, #ecology #pollution. #SCBWI Crystal Kite winner #STEM #STEAM www.joangalat.com & moondotmedia.com
Author | Journalist | Critical Thinking educator
I write book reviews for Publishers Weekly (PW)
Currently writing a book about libraries!
Fiction repโd by @pageturnerlit.bsky.social
Writes books for kids and young adults. VCFAWYCA, Canscaip, SCBWI, #kidlit, #canlit
Latest: Seeking Draven, Red Deer Press, 2024
Next: Turn to Burn, Renaissance Press, 2025
Author of 7 YA novels & 1 MG novel, some that won awards (see website). Rep'd by Stacey Kondla.
www.karenbass.ca
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Freelance developmental editor, formerly at Harlequin and McGraw-Hill Ryerson. Rates and testimonials on website. Also a YA author. Kirkus called I'm Good and Other Lies 'important'. Yay, me. http://bevkatzrosenbaum.com/
Children's author, poet, musician | Winner of the Governor General's Literary Award & The Ruth & Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award | Writing & musical stuff | NEW: The Love Song of Mr. Byrd (2025/DCB) | pdowding.com
Librarian, book lover, vintage enthusiast and children's book reviewer for Quill & Quire and Booklist
Canadian Children's Author and Full Professor
Author of children's books and library staffer. THE LEAGUE OF LITTLES (Greenwillow, 2025), VAMPIRE JAM SANDWICH (Tundra, 2025), and more to come! More info at caseylyall.com
#KidLit Author, Editor, Mentor.
Latest: MY STREET REMEMBERS.
Upcoming: ONE COSMIC ROCK. THE CLOUD THAT STUCK.
Agent: Ginger Knowlton, Curtis Brown.
VCFA Alum. Faculty at Whale Rock Workshops.
Settler heritage. She/her. Bi/pan. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
https://karenkrossing.com
Blog host at Literary Rambles where I help writers on their publishing journey, promote authors with book giveaways, and interview agents with query critique giveaways. http://literaryrambles.com
"The standard of excellence in children's books" - Forbes
Barefoot Books is an award-winning, independent, women-owned and run, childrenโs book publisher based in Concord, MA.
Since 1919, Albert Whitman & Company has been publishing award-winning children's books that help kids grow intellectually and emotionally.
Publishing award-winning books and magazines for children ages 2 to 14 since 1976 ๐
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Author/Artist * Asian Pacific American Librarians Association PB winner * Writes kid lit, diversity, & science * ๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ๐ฆ๐บ๐ธ * she/her * SO: @indianaclimate * sign up for my newsletter at teresarobeson.com and get free art + story * ๐ซ DMs or MAGA
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Rusty Fischer's poems for children have appeared in Readerโs Digest, Good Housekeeping and Womanโs Day. His latest poem, โSocks,โ is currently featured in The Dirigible Balloon.
https://www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/36446
Welcome to Post Wave Children's Books. Publishing with creativity, originality, and passion - for children all over the world.
https://postwavepublishing.com/
Children's Author of picture books, chapter books, and comics. Former Senior Writer at Epic! Originals. Represented by Paige Terlip at Andrea Brown Literary
Picture book author repped by Jen Newens ๐
Book deal announcement coming soon!
Poems in Dirigible Balloon, Little Thoughts Press, & The Toy magazines
PBAA critique coach
Peak Team Critiques
I write PBs! | IF MY SISTER WERE A WORM (Holiday House โ26) | Yeehoo Press Star Award '23 | SCBWI Most Promising Fiction MS 24' | Repโd by CoCo Freeman
https://www.juliehauswirth.com
Kid lit writer. Magic bean buyer. Dyslexic. I shall leave my amusing mumbles here. Repโd by Stephanie Winter. #SCBWI #PB #Kidlit #poetry
๐ Children's Non-fiction Book Publisher
๐ก The Big Questions Answered
๐ชฒ Beetle Books
Find out more: https://linktr.ee/HungryTomatoUK ๐
#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
Scruffy-looking word herder. PB + YA author. ๐ ROCKET SHIP, SOLO TRIP (Viking, '24). ROCKET BEAMS, LUNAR DREAMS (Viking, '25). ๐ฎ๐น | ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐ฉท๐๐ | She/Her | Photo credit: Lauren Barkume
www.chiaracolombi.com
Poet, Picture Book author, and Nature educator. IF A BUMBLE BEE LANDS ON YOUR TOE, Picnic Heist. BUTTERFLY SEA is available for pre-order with Tielmour Press, #SCBWI #Edusky #CANSCAIP #CWILLBC
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www.booksbycindy.com
https://linktr.ee/Cynthiamackey
Rhyming PB Author & Poet. WHATEVER COMES TOMORROW; BRAINSTORM!; AFIKOMAN WHERE'D YOU GO?; LITTLE DREIDEL LEARNS TO SPIN, WRITE HERE WRITE NOW, I WILL ALWAYS BEโฆ,FINDING FORGIVENESS (8/5/25), SOME DAYS IโM THE WIND (9/9/25) + more!
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Childrenโs Author - mostly picture books
JINX! Out now
๐Award winning environmental series:
CAPTAIN GREEN AND THE TREE MACHINE (2021)
CAPTAIN GREEN AND THE PLASTIC SCENE (2019)
www.evelynbookless.com
Storyteller, bike racer, board game player, animal lover, tea drinker.
www.shereetomba.com
Repped by Kaitlyn Sanchez of Bradford Lit
โ24 PB Party Finalist
#12x12PB #SCBWI
#kidlit #kidlitart
Author of board books, picture books, early readers, and middle grade nonfiction. Lover of reading, travel, hiking, and ice cream, preferably combined.
๐๏ธIllustrator, author, mom to girls
๐ฟNature, retro, spooky, nostalgia
๐๐ปLetโs make cool stuff together! #scbwi #kidlitart #12x12PB
โญ๏ธ#PBRisingStars 2024 Honorable Mention
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โ๏ธmichellewooddraws.com
๐ Seeking representation
Educator ๐ฆ๐บ
Zumba - yoga enthusiast.
Cats and books ๐โค๏ธ
Member of 12x12 PB challenge
Aspiring #kidlit writer โ๏ธ
Feminist
Mountain dweller
#kidlit author. FALL: A SEASONS STORY (August 2026, Beach Lane), SPRING: A SEASONS STORY (spring 2028, Beach Lane), WINTER: A SOLSTICE STORY (2023) & SUMMER: A SOLSTICE STORY (2024) from Paula Wiseman/Simon & Schuster. #12x12PB #SCBWI kelseyegross.com
Kidlit author repped by Jackie Kruzie.
Children's author, teacher, picture book fan, and lover of all things nautical. #kidlit #storystorm #SCBWI #12x12 #50PreciousWords HM 2023 & 2024
Mom of 2 toddler boys, poet and picture book writer, former ESL/bilingual teacher #12x12PB #PBparty finalist #50preciouswords winner
YA and PB writer. Hand-blown glass, Van Gogh, mountains, and ocean. 12x12, SCBWI
editor/story coach specializing in kidlit | author of kids' books | freelance writer | she/her | upcoming bk: MISS MATCH | recent bks: HOORAY FOR TRUCKS!; SAME HERE; WALKING FOR WATER; LIGHTS DAY AND NIGHT | www.susanhughes.ca
๐ฌKidlit author, actor, voice-over artist,
๐ซFather of (the best) twins.
๐บ Scooby-Doo, Futurama, I Love Lucy, Twilight Zone
๐ฆงFavorite animal-Orangutan
๐ตIt's All Coming Back To Me Now and Believe
I make picture books that lovingly undermine the status quo.
TAROT DECK MESS & MY FIRST TAROT (โ23)
MAGIC CHILD ('25)
๐งน๐๐ฅ www.sarahgbeck.com
http://www.Linktr.ee/9_of_wands
#12x12PB
Rep: Natascha Morris
Autistic, ADHD, queer ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ author/illustrator of PB & MG books affirming neurodivergent and other identities. Literature PhD. Safe Space.
She/her.
PBRising Stars/PBParty honorable mention/runner-up โ23/24/25
#amquerying #12x12pb
https://linktr.ee/Cs_au
Childrenโs Author ๐จ๐ฆ in ๐บ๐ธ via ๐ฆ๐บ
๐ฅIGGY WHO BREATHES FIRE (Disney Hyperion)
๐ธALFRED BLOOMS (Random House Studio)
Rep: Ammi-Joan Paquette
My website: carriekruck.com
#Author of big-hearted stories for little readers. #teacher #parent #chronicillness #IBD #arthritis
https://linktr.ee/alisonmcgauley
๐ reader โ๏ธ writer ๐ฉโ๐งmom ๐ฉโ๐ซ teacher #12x12challenge #scbwi #kidlit
#Kidlit author | StarrMatica CEO | Science curriculum and PD writer | IA State Science Leadership Team Member | Nonfiction fanatic | Elementary #STEM advocate
SCBWI | 12x12
Picture Book Writer. Traveler. Memory Maker.
Rep'd by Katie Erickson @JDLitAgency
#SBCWI #12x12 #kidlit
Freelance writer, Questioner, Storyteller
#history #science #parenting #education #finance #health #travel #nature #Binder #ASJA #SCBWI #NASW #YA #Kidlit #12x12
Illustrator/storyteller represented by Lynnette Novak of The Seymour Agency
portfolio: https://dianadelosh.com
Mom, Grammy, retired zoo dentist, kidlit author, Regional Advisor #SCBWI Ohio Central & South, #12x12, #CtC, #STA, #PBRisingStar mentee โ24&โ25, repped by Vicky Weber carrielogsdonmccullough.com
โPre-publishedโ #kidlit writer, SCBWI + 12x12 member
Childrenโs author | editor Islandport Press | librarian | enthusiastic tea-drinker | probably baking or lost in the Maine woods | repโd by Stephen Fraser at Jennifer DeChiara
Author/Engineer/Mom
Debut PB- KAI PO CHE: Mini's Perfect Kite (@GRP, March '25)
#12x12 #SCBWI #DVpit
Amazon: https://a.co/d/cSZyHfk
Rap song: https://bit.ly/3zyA35u
#PB #MG author seeking representation |'26 debut READY TO RIDE |'24 PBParty finalist | '24 WNDB Mentee| '23 #SCBWI-NM Enchantment Show winner| #12x12 | retired educator | โค๏ธ photography | http://mochadiane.com | she/her/hers
Writer, creative, traveler, foodie, lover of my family! Soon to be dwelling in this badass bus. The
Author & illustrator for picture books.
my website: shuyichiou.com
#Wife, #Mother, #Educatorโ#SCBWI #12x12 #Picturebooksummit #KIdLit #BlackCreatorsHq #WNDB #PBMentee @diverse-books
Disney fanatic who loves to write. Blog for adults on #caregiving and #grief- www.PixieDustForCaregivers.com. Book in progress. Picture books in my future! Expect whimsy and pictures of cute, clever animals, including my cat! #kidlit #12X12 #ALS
Whimsical Illustrator for the young at heart with a special interest for the eco system of nature, gardening, bonsai and animals. #kidlitartist, Check out my work at www.monahanstudio.com
picture book writer & naturalist
Rep'd by Amy Thrall Flynn, Aevitas Creative Management
3 books coming out 2026-2028!
#SCBWIsfnortheastbay Sonoma County CoCoordinator
https://www.karengebbia.com
