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.
🌎 Iranian-born, Dublin-shaped, Germany-based astrophysicist bringing science and mythology to young readers.
⭐B.Sc. & M.Sc. Physics | Ph.D. Astrophysics
Seeking representation
www.nakisanooraee.com
picture book writer. mom. geologist. environmentalist. gardener. jigsaw puzzler. #SCBWI #kidlit 🏳️🌈
Co-Assistant Regional Advisor, SCBWI NY: West/Central
PBParty2025 Finalist!
www.caitdarfler.com
Rep'd by Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social
ShirleyFadden.com
Writer & Illustrator of picture books. SCBWI Rutgers Mentee
Writer's Loft Anthology
PBParty 2025 Finalist
I make picture books for a tutu-wearing, lizard-loving, imaginary boss.
Composer, writer, educator & arts admin with a side of improv and acting. Full University Prof; Director of Central Florida Composers Forum; Picture Book author; Screenwriter. Repped by @joycekay.bsky.social
#ASCAP. #SCBWI. #12x12. #PBParty 2024 & 2025
Kidlit author, educator, speaker.
💎The Diamond and the Boy
🐧A Father's Love
🐔A History of Underwear with Professor Chicken
#SCBWI #12x12PB
#Kidlit #STEM Author of DAWN CHORUS (Holiday House, Spring 2027). Active in @SCBWIRockyMtn, Gardener, Therapy dog handler, Leader 2E support group, website https://susanwroble.com, KidLit Bird Book Reviews at https://www.10000birds.com/author/susan
Picture Book Creator, PBParty Finalist '25, Kidlit Writer, Passionate Reader, Lover Of All Things Books & BBQ, #SCBWI, Artist-in-Training, Friend, GoldenDoodle Mom
janycampana.com
Pediatric speech-language pathologist. #KidLit writer. #12x12PB. #SCBWI. #PBParty 2025 Finalist. Equal parts Monica Geller, Sue Heck, Leslie Knope.
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.--Romans 12:21
abbywooldridge.com
Member of SCBWI | PB Party 2025 Finalist 👻 THE GIRL IN THE WINDOW
⭐️ DARK SKIES ('25, LITTLE PRESS)
https://linktr.ee/lindseyhobsonauthor
Eater of cookies. Doodler of things. Writer of words. Wife of guy. Mother of kids. Hunter of fairies. Member of Scbwi&12x12. Finalist of PBParty 2025.
https://linktr.ee/kellie_arted?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=f10e6107-fb0e-4463-967d-fc9706d13
Children’s book author | ENOUGH TO SHARE @TielmourPress l Soon: Bushel & Peck Books | #PBParty Finalist ‘25 & ‘23, HM ‘24, l Writementor ‘22 | #SCBWI | #12x12PB | #Kidlit #PB
Asian American author / illustrator, represented by Jordan Hamessley at JABberwocky Literary Agency. I draw cute, colorful, whimsy, and joy 🩷
#PBparty finalist ‘25
#SCBWI and #12x12 member.
www.britspixels.com
Children book illustrator/author , SCBWI member: 2023 Florida conference artist. Nanny, former preschool teacher(in Japan) ,dog mom LOOKING FOR AGENT
#PBParty '22 & '25 finalist, #boymom, Forest Kindergarten #teacher, #kidlit, #PBChat, #WritingCommunity, #wafflechef
Picture Book Writer ✏️
3rd Grade Teacher 🍎
Filipino American 🇵🇭 🇺🇸
#PBRisingStars mentee ‘23
#SCBWI work-in-progress award winner ‘24
#12x12 scholarship winner ‘25
#PBParty Finalist ‘25
#Kidlit
Seeking representation
www.lilliepardo.com
I'm a children's author who wants to bring laughter, joy, love, and maybe a little learning to kids who read my books, like Texas 2X2 pick RUSSELL WRESTLES THE RELATIVES #Aladdin #Simon&Schuster
Kidlit author-illustrator
www.saraweingartner.com
Children's Book Author of BEHIND THE SCENES OF PRO BASEBALL ⚾️ and BEHIND THE SCENES OF PRO BASKETBALL 🏀.
Assistant Regional Advisor for #SCBWI- IL
Koi Latina Mama
National Parks Super Fan
Children's Library Volunteer Guru
Illustration + Design for children’s, portraiture, nature and beyond.
❉ lenzillustration.com ❉
let’s chat: amanda@lenzillustration.com
#Neurodivergent kidlit author, poetry writer, voice actor, Moxie drinker, dad, son, hubby, human. http://mattforrest.com https://www.instagram.com/mattforrestvw/
Author of Sydney Taylor Notable award-winning middle grade novel, THINGS THAT SHIMMER, plus PBs and YAs. Midwestern. I travel for Bruuuuce.
Picture book author 📚| #PBParty 2025 Finalist | #PBRisingStars 2024 Mentee ✨| #SpringFlingKidLit ‘24 winner 🌸 | SCBWI | #12X12challenge📖 |🇳🇵| LGBTQIA+ ally🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️⚧️
OTIS HAS A BAD DAY (2023)
Mom, Picture Book Author, LCMHC, Coffee Enthusiast, #InkedVoices Member & #PBParty 2025 Finalist!
1/8 of #kidlitzombieweek hosts.
www.rebecca-ensign.com
Rep'd by Michelle Witte (@michellewitte.bsky.social)
Author of picture book and MG fiction and nonfiction, and MG historical fiction. Former teacher. Mom of twins. Cat cuddler. SCBWI member. PBParty 2024 HM. PitchMe 2024 Finalist, PB Party 2025 Finalist.
Fly fisher. Ukulele player. Picture book writer. Author of MOVING WORDS ABOUT A FLOWER. Does all his own stunts. www.kchayes.net
Author-Illustrator. Cincinnati OH. #SCBWI member. #12x12 member
Portfolio: http://www.OlgaSmithIllustrator.com
#kidlitart #kidlitillustrator
ADHD GIRL • Kidlit Writer, Blogger & Former Librarian • Author of 🅰︎🅳🅷🅳 🅰︎🅽🅳 🅼🅴 Feature Interview Host • Member of #SCBWI #WriteAcademy #WritingBarn #CourageToCreate PBParty Finalist 2025 www.chelseasworldofbooks.com
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
Bestselling Author / Illustrator featured on @NPR.org and Last Week Tonight w/John Oliver
Momx4 with a soft spot for delightful wordplay #PBparty 2025 finalist #kidlit #12x12PB #SCBWI
janebexley.com
Kidlit author I #PBParty Finalist ‘25
Repped by Jennie Kendrick, Red Fox Literary
Children's author, software engineer, Tu Youyou's Discovery. Bookshop Lk: http://bit.ly/3A9071n @AlbertWhitman @BarefootBooks #12x12PB
Picture book author & illustrator rep’d by Kait Feldmann at KT Literary
Working in 3D stop-motion puppetry & 2D digital. Portfolio: jengubicza.com
Designer & maker of stuffed animal faux taxidermy (no actual animals harmed in the making) Zooguu.com
📖 NYC based Author/Illustrator
BUNNY MADE TEA (2025, Owlkids Books)
🧘🏽♂️ 500 hr certified yoga instructor
📺 Maker of animated shows
Wife. Mother. Reader. Kidlit writer. Lover of 🧀, 🍫, ⚽️, & Peloton. Rep’d by @christietellsastory at @thecatagency; WHERE THEY GATHER (Atheneum, Spring ‘26)
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.
Illustrator and author of children’s books
MilankaReardon.com
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.
Children’s Book Author
IF MY HAIR HAD A VOICE (Beaming Books) • INVENTIONS TO COUNT ON (Abrams Appleseed) • Rep: Ammi-Joan Paquette
danamiroballi.com
Instagram: noshesthebear
#KIDLIT
#CHICAGO
Children’s book illustrator, kid lit author, nature lover, reader, music maker, dreamer, SCBWI, #pbparty 2024 finalist, She/her
Rep’d by Becca Langton at Darley Anderson Illustration
kirstenmcgonigal.com
Kidlit author in the query trenches again, looking for my writing community, PB fiction/nonfiction/ MG nonfiction- Be brave, and lose sight of the shore!
Children’s Illustrator. Cat Lover. Avid Gardener.
You can find my portfolio at http://www.suzannebeaky.com
#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 | ❤️ photography | http://mochadiane.com | she/her/hers
Kidlit Writer & Illustrator on a quest to make my big debut, and loving the journey! SCBWI 12x12 challenge PBParty illustrator showcase '22 '24 #kidlit #kidlitart
https://www.instagram.com/christinegalisa.illos/
I’m Christina Rodriguez-Unalt and am passionate about contributing to the children’s book market through Latinx stories!
Represented by Sheila Fernley at Storm Literary Agency. Www.crodillustration.com
🍎Reading Specialist teacher |📚children’s author| ✏️ #PBParty Finalist 2024 and 2021 | PB MG | #kidlit #SCBWI #TPT- Reading Tree 123| THE NEW KID SERIES🚌
Maureenstraka.Wordpress.com
Children’s book author/illustrator. Happiest when playing outside. (she/her)
#PBparty finalist '24
#SCBWI
https://bethmehall.com
Lover of words, noodles & fiber arts 🧶
Writer of children's books 📚
Repped by Elisa Houot/Seymour Agency✨️
📍Denver, CO
Picture book author repped by Jen Newens 📚
Book deal announcement coming soon!
Poems in Dirigible Balloon, Little Thoughts Press, & The Toy magazines
PBAA critique coach
Peak Team Critiques
Storyteller, bike racer, board game player, animal lover, tea drinker.
www.shereetomba.com
Repped by Kaitlyn Sanchez of Bradford Lit
‘24 PB Party Finalist
#12x12PB #SCBWI
#kidlit #kidlitart
PB Illustrator/Author
SCBWI, 12x12, #PBParty 23/24/25 Finalist, ACCD Alumna, CGAnimation Career, Garden Enthusiast, Mother of 2❤️in LA.
⭐️Seeking Representation
All art handpainted ©Andrea Yomtob
www.andreayomtob.com
YouTube: @ArtGrowStudio
Picture book author-illustrator | Mom of👦🏻🧒🏻😸😸 | 🇯🇵 | #kidlit #SCBWI #PBParty IS Finalist '23 | Rep'd by @KOMediaMgmt
Grateful Mom & Babi | Writer | Retreat Facilitator Connector of Humans & Ideas + Wonder + Joy = Holy Moments #SCBWI #12x12PB #StoryStorm #PBParty Finalist 2024 #PBRisingStars Runner-Up 2025
www.thevillagejoymaker.com
📚 SHIPWRECK out July'25, Tilbury House Publishers.
✔️ Teacher
✍️ PB & MG writer #kidlit #F #NF
🖍Doodler
🍃 Woodland walker
⛰️ Mountain hiker
🌊 Summer swimmer
🕴Trampoline jumper
🏠 Living in Ireland 🇮🇪
📕 Rep'd by Tracy Marchini
Lover of sweets, tea, hobby farming, reading, and writing. Award-winning children's author of How To Hatch A Reader (23), How To Hatch A Writer (25), If You Live On A Farm (26), and 3 more unannounced titles to share soon!
Kidlit Author/Illustrator Represented by Jes Trudel at The Rights Factory
RachelRCreates.com
Making stories that create touchstones for anxious and inquisitive children.
I have cerebral palsy. Picture books and middle grade. 6 books in my graphic novel series THE FANTASTIC FREEWHEELER are out now. 2 more releasing publication Fall 2025. Partnered with successor service dog Cotton. mollyfelder.com
Author-illustrator from the German boondocks. she/her. lgbtq+. http://gila.be - info@gila.be
Kidlit Author
THE WOMAN UNDER THE EL '28 @ Random House Studio
(Consistently forgetting the second parenthesis /Empath/Multiracial/ Mother of Gremli-- I mean boys... two beautiful boys/ Smithie/ MFA Candidate VCFA/ Rep'd by @Joycekay.bsky.social
KidLit illustrator/author. I also knit, sing, hike, and drink absurd amounts of tea. www.melissalettisart.com
Seeking Representation.
I write #PB & #MG with humor, heart & hope 💖
#PBParty host | #SCBWI FL Crit Group Coordinator | #12x12PB | http://linktr.ee/MindyAlyseWeiss | https://mindyalyseweiss.com/
Repped by @joycesweeney.bsky.social
TRICKY CHOPSTICKS {‘24 @SimonKIDS} 🌟 SPARKLES FOR SUNNY: A Lunar New Year Story {‘25 @PenguinKids} 🌟 #SCBWI #12x12PB #PBParty #PBRisingStars #PBStudyBuddy Rep: @AgentHenkin 💜 food +☕+ writing STEAM PBs
📚Picture Book Author & Illustrator
📍Virginia
🎨 Mural Artist
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/
Literary Intern for @laduskevich.bsky.social at Martin Literary
Author & Illustrator
Author of GOLDA AND EZRA series - Capstone
Member: SCBWI, Kids Comics Unite, Children’s Media Association
www.holliemichaels.com
Author • Teacher • Librarian
PBParty Finalist 22
Debut PB Nobody Likes Monday comes out August 24
Writer, Lifestyle Editor; Rep: Maura Kye-Casella at Don Congdon Associates, Inc.
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
#kidlitchat happens every Tuesday night at 9E/6P, co-hosted by @bonnieadamson.com and @gregpincus.bsky.social. The topic is posted here as each chat begins, as well as any important chat news.
Banner art by Brian Kirby: @boringstorybook.com
Executive Art Director at Scholastic (Picture Books). Lecturer at Pratt & CCNY (Typography & Criticism). Writer of Fiction (Agent:
@liznealon.bsky.social). Speaker (SCBWI et al.). 523rd Bluesky account. Born ATL. Live NYC. He/Him. www.brianlarossa.com. 💙❤️
