Angry @angrystaffer.bsky.social Not a WH Staffer | Politics, NatSec, and Snark - Your Mileage May Vary | Subscribe to my Patreon newsletter for free: https://www.patreon.com/AWHSBlog |
Jessica Braidan @jessicabraidan.bsky.social ๐ Color & Discover series โ fact-and-coloring books for curious kids 4 and up. Surprising facts + bold pictures to color + try-it activities. Read, create, discover, screen-free. ๐ฆ๐๐ด jessicabraidan.com
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Ken Jennings @kenjennings.bsky.social Your Jeopardy! pal. Author of THE COMPLETE KENNECTIONS (http://bit.ly/4qUcbhK) and a bunch of other stuff.
Andrew McCabe @therealmccabe.com Former FBI Deputy Director, lawyer, NYT bestselling author, CNN contributor, podcaster, grateful husband and father. therealmccabe.com
Marcella Pixley @marcellapixley.bsky.social Award Winning Author of #kidlit YA and MG Novels. NESHAMA (Candlewick 2025). Junior Library Guild Gold Standard. TROWBRIDGE ROAD (Candlewick 2020) Longlisted National Book Award, Finalist, Massachusetts Book Award, Junior Library Guild Gold Standard.
Summit County Libraries @summitlibraries.bsky.social #1 Most Followed Library in the USA!
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Located in beautiful Summit County, Colorado.
The Librarians Film @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social Librarians under siege join forces as unlikely defenders fighting on the frontlines of democracy ๐ค๐๐บ๐ธ from director KIM A SNYDER.
Stream now- US: PBS, UK: BBC
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Joanna Ho @joannahowrites.bsky.social NYT Bestselling author โข Intl speaker โข Educator. Eyes that Kiss in the Corners. We Who Produce Pearls. The Silence that Binds Us.
Lenny Wen @lennywendraws.bsky.social Children's books author-illustrator
๐ถ๏ธSpicy Spicy Hot! (LBYR)
๐ปWolfgang in the Meadow (Clarion)
๐ญPippo's Perfectly Peculiar Days (Clarion)
โ๏ธSister Scribbles (Viking)
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Susan Wroble @susanwroble.bsky.social THE DAWN CHORUS (Holiday House, 2/16/27) #Kidlit #STEM @SCBWIRockyMtn member, Therapy dog handler, Leader 2E support group, https://susanwroble.com, KidLit Bird Book Reviews https://www.10000birds.com/author/susan. Repped by Sara Megibow at MLA
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Dr. Heather Moorefield Lang @actinginthelib.bsky.social Associate Professor. Loves Books, Kdramas, and Snarky Humor. Research: makerspaces, accessibility in tech, and online learning. 
National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov Official Bluesky account for NOAA's National Weather Service.
Supriya Kelkar @supriyakelkar.bsky.social Screenwriter/Author/Illustrator. New in 2024 - KAMALA RAISED HER HAND and AND YET YOU SHINE: THE KOHINOOR DIAMOND, COLONIZATION, AND RESISTANCE. 2025- THANK YOU, TEACHER!
Ann Braden (she/her) @annbraden.bsky.social MG author of THE BENEFITS OF BEING AN OCTOPUS, FLIGHT OF THE PUFFIN, OPINIONS & OPOSSUMS.... just released: INTO THE RAPIDS
Former middle school teacher.
Southern Vermont.
Rep'd by Tricia Lawrence
https://linktr.ee/annbraden
Kelly Barnhill @kellybarnhill.bsky.social I wrote some books, once upon a time.
Posting about stories, brain injuries, adorable animals, rhubarb recipes, nature facts, human rights, and how we can make this world safe and kind and good. You are precious to me, and I love you.
kellybarnhill.com
Jeanne Walker Harvey @jeannewharvey.bsky.social #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
BookPage @readbookpage.bsky.social Our monthly magazine recommends the best new books across genres, as chosen by our editors. Discover your next great book at bookpage.com.
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Adam Kinzinger @adamkinzinger.substack.com Dad. Husband. Former GOP congressman. Voted to impeach Trump. Now fighting for our democracy. Lt. Col. Air National Guard (ret). Founder of Country First
Adamkinzinger.komi.io
Adamkinzinger.com
Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social Husband, dad, veteran, writer, and proud Midwesterner. 19th US Secretary of Transportation and former Mayor of South Bend.
Deborah Marcero @deborahmarcero.com Author & Illustrator. IN A JAR, OUT OF A JAR, HOPE IN A JAR (25), THE GREAT ESCAPE (26), THE LONE WOLF (27), & more. Repโd by Laura Rennert, ABLA. 
Beth Anderson @bandersonwriter.bsky.social Former educator writing for children ๐
bethandersonwriter.com #SCBWI #RedFoxLiterary
1/28/25: HIDING IN PLAIN SIGHT: KATE WARNE AND THE RACE TO SAVE ABRAHAM LINCOLN ๐
Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social Mondays at 9pmET on MS NOW
MaddowBlog.com
@villagelibrarian.bsky.social @villagelibrarian.bsky.social 
Dana Marie Miroballi @noshesthebear.bsky.social Childrenโs Book Author
IF MY HAIR HAD A VOICE (Beaming Books) โข INVENTIONS TO COUNT ON (Abrams Appleseed) โข Rep: Ammi-Joan Paquette
danamiroballi.com
Instagram: noshesthebear
#KIDLIT
#CHICAGO
Boni Ashburn @boniashburn.bsky.social Childrenโs Book Author.
Librarian (Middle/High School & Public).
Mom. Dog mom. Human.
The U.P. of Michigan. boniashburn.com
Jim Acosta @jimacosta.bsky.social Independent Journalist. Host of โThe Jim Acosta Showโ on Substack, YouTube and Apple Podcasts: Former Chief WH Correspondent. Author. https://substack.com/@jimacosta?r=lpd3z&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile Inquiries: go to jimacosta.com
Betsy Uhrig @betsyuhrig.bsky.social Author of mild-mannered middle-grade books, including MIND OVER MONSTERS (McElderry/S&S). Agent: Joan Paquette. BetsyUhrig.com
The Reading Riddler @thereadingriddler.bsky.social Teacher Librarian. Reader. Lover of Trivia, Puzzles and Games. Champion of Books, Authors and Illustrators. She/her. Book Reviewer. Dog Mom.
Enchanted Lion Books @enchantedlion.bsky.social ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ปโ๐ ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ ๐ฝ๐๐ฏ๐น๐ถ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ผ๐ธ๐น๐๐ป, ๐ก๐ฌ ๐ฆ๐โจ We publish wonder-saturated illustrated books from around the world!
https://enchantedlion.com
Jan Carr @jancarr.bsky.social Author of kids' books, including numerous picture books + BUDDY AND BEA chapter book series; Balletomane; Socialist heart
rep: Andrea Cascardi, www.transatlanticagency.com
Author website: https://www.jancarr.net/
Mark Hoffmann @studiohoffmann.bsky.social Childrenโs books & editorial illustrator, professor
๐ฅ Host of Gab โnโ Doodle on Insta
๐ซ No AI Art
Proudly repโd by:
Kidlit- Nicole Tugeau @the_t2_agency.bsky.social
Editorial- @i2iart.bsky.social
https://linktr.ee/studiohoffmann
Nardini Sisters @nardinisisters.bsky.social We write humorous middle grade fiction and family-friendly screenplays. Authors of The Underwear Dare Series. Read our scripts on Coverfly. www.nardinisisters.com
Matthew Cordell @cordellmatthew.bsky.social Dad. Husband. Illustrator and author of books. 2018 Caldecott Medalist.
Cindy Schwind @cindyschwind1.bsky.social Reader! BookPosse Member! Indie Book Crawl! Friday Night Raffle! Retired Reading Specialist!
Mary Jane Lange @maryjanelange.bsky.social Wine lover, tree hugger, children's book author-illustrator, middle/high school art teacher in Paris.
California (native) ๐ป
France (adoptee) ๐
https://serendipiti.myportfolio.com/
https://www.instagram.com/maryjanelange4?igsh=ZngzZTBpdW5qbW1m
KidLit TV @kidlittv.bsky.social ๐We're an Award-Winning website celebrating children's books & reading with Videos ๐ฅ Podcasts ๐ง KidLit Crafts & Activities ๐จ ๐
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Founder: Julie Gribble @juliegribble.bsky.social #kidlit
Brenda Jane @brenjliu.bsky.social Happy wife ๐ฉโโค๏ธโ๐จ mother ๐งwatcher of sports ๐ ๐๐๏ธโโ๏ธ
books ๐ libraries ๐ณsharing books children, MN Vikings, pets ๐ถ๐ถ
I am a librarian at a k-5 school. I try to read as many books as I can to share with my readers.
Kris Bruno @brunosclass.bsky.social Elementary School Media Specialist, Instructional Technology Coach, District 202
Gennifer Choldenko @choldenko.bsky.social Co-author of the Dogtown series with Katherine Applegate. (Am I lucky or what?) Author of The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman.
Kyle Lukoff @kylelukoff.bsky.social "Kyle Lukoff? Isn't he, like, the trans Maurice Sendak?"
"No, Maurice Sendak is the cis Kyle Lukoff."
Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com Independent journalist, SnapStream brand ambassador, and publisher of the Public Notice newsletter https://www.publicnotice.co/subscribe
Todd Burleson @tburleson.bsky.social Educator, librarian, and author with 34 years of experience, 2016 SLJ Librarian of the Year, and global speaker. Passionate about reading, tech in education, ethical AI, and finding joy in creativity through photography, design, and storytelling.
Keith B. Darrell @keith-b-darrell.bsky.social A prolific American writer of novels, short stories, nonfiction books, and newspaper & magazine articles.
https://keithbdarrell.blogspot.com
www.KeithBDarrell.com
www.AmberBookCompany.com
School Library Journal @slj.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.
The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social The Author Village is a collective of forward-thinking and award-winning childrenโs book creators, educators, and librarians available for in-person and virtual school and library visits, conferences, workshops, and professional development experiences.
Melissa Taylor @imaginationsoup.bsky.social Writer, communications/marketing consultant, fmr teacher & teacher trainer, author. M.Ed. TOVAโS SWEET SOLUTION (4/2026), https://melissataylor.net https://imaginationsoup.net
@miriamsf.bsky.social @miriamsf.bsky.social Mom of 2 daughters. Middle Grade Author. Repped by Nicole Eisenbraun. Developmental Editor. MS ELA Teacher. Tree-hugger. Vegetarian. Figure Skater. Dreamer.
#MGpies
https://mspitzerfranklin.wixsite.com/mysite/critique-services
Tim Jones @themisterlibrary.bsky.social '25 SLJ Librarian of the Year ๐ '24 LJ Mover & Shaker ๐ '23 Natโl Media Literacy Teacher ๐ '22 KY Librarian of the Year ๐ Second City Alum ๐ Co-Owner of nimcoinc.com ๐ Book in 2026
linktr.ee/misterlibrary
#Skybrarians #TLSky #EduSky #BookSky
Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social โHaving fun isnโt hard, when youโve got a library card!โ - Arthur Read
linktr.ee/mychalthreets
Aaron Becker @storybreathing.bsky.social Author of Journey, You Are Light, and other books for kids and their grownups. My latest books, Winter Light and The Last Zookeeper are out now!
Cristina @buenobibliophile.bsky.social 
E Train Talks Books @etraintalks.bsky.social E Train Talks is a 501ยฉ(3) literacy nonprofit. Founded by Ethan, a 15-year-old award-winning literacy advocate, podcaster & Giving Tuesday Leader. E Train Talks Literacy Initiative is turning pages & changing lives, one story at a time! etraintalks.org
Chris Houck Nihart @chrishoucknihart.bsky.social writer | middle-grade fiction | history lover | book hoarder #amquerying #amwriting #kidlit #middlegrade
maria galanis โข แด โข @mariagalanis.bsky.social love what tech can bring to learning | first gen | mamรก of 2 | educator | edtech | web3 | art | arvr | stem | esports | metaverse | doodleverse | culture โข community
https://linktr.ee/mariagalanis
Linda Ludke @lindamludke.bsky.social Librarian, book lover, vintage enthusiast and children's book reviewer for Quill & Quire and Booklist 
Bill Canterbury @billcanterbury.bsky.social Kidlit author, tv writer/producer.
Wrote Simpsons/Pinky&Brain/Clone Wars.
FARM SHARK (June '26, DBYR)
STRANDED PANDAS series ('27/'28, Simon Spotlight)
billcanterbury.com
Howerd @ascensionsubud.bsky.social Upgraded human from five senses to six senses since 1980. Author of the best-seller, "Ascension" on Amazon. Type "Ascension Halay" into the Amazon search bar to get the book.
Maria Gianferrari (she/her) @gianferrari-m.bsky.social Creature & nature lover
Bird nerd ๐ฆ
Wordsmith
#Kidlit Fiction & #STEM PBs:
Latest: Just One Oak ๐ฟ & Puffins!
Horn Book honoree for Fungi Grow ๐
Obsessed with auroras
Website: https://mariagianferrari.com/
Eric Rosswood (He/Him) @ericrosswood.bsky.social Author of the Stonewall Honor picture book, STRONG, featuring the world's first openly gay strongman competitor. Website: linktr.ee/EricRosswood
Megan E. Freeman @meganefreeman.bsky.social NYT Bestselling Author. Poet. Wildflower enthusiast. Novels ALONE and AWAY available from Simon & Schuster. Repโd by East West Literary. I love connecting with readers and educators for school author visits. linktr.ee/meganefreeman
The ACTUAL Christina Soontornvat @soontornvat.bsky.social 3-time Newbery Honor-winning author of THE LAST MAPMAKER, the #1 Bestseller THE TRYOUT, and THE LEGENDS OF LOTUS ISLAND series. 
Librarians Building Libraries @bldglibraries.bsky.social Our mission is to collaborate with library communities worldwide, providing resources, training, and innovative solutions that promote literacy and provide access for all.
Siski Kalla Author/Illustrator @siskikalla.bsky.social Opinions: Childrenโs books are the most delicious; watercolour is liquid colour therapy; animals and GREEN are pure joy.
Facts: Actually autistic, breast cancer beater, sopaipilla eater, my book, Gertie is Not ALL Dogs, out now, Clavis Publishing.
Donna Cangelosi @donnacangelosi.bsky.social KidLit Author. Psychologist. Adventurer. MISTER ROGERS' GIFT OF MUSIC ๐ถ. LIGHT, LETTERS & LOVE (Sleeping Bear Press, 3/16/27)๐ป
#SCBWI #12x12 www.donnacangelosi.com
Varian Johnson @varianjohnson.bsky.social I used to design bridges but now I write books. My novels include TWINS, THE PARKER INHERITANCE, THE GREAT GREENE HEIST & PLAYING THE CARDS YOU'RE DEALT. VCFA/OU. He/Him. http://linktr.ee/varianjohnson
A.S. King @as-king.bsky.social Author of books. Maker of art. Speaker of speeches. Part squid/part earthquake. Literacy fanatic. Lover of corn. Ardent supporter of teenagers. Founder of ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ Gracie's House: www.gracieshouse.com.
She/her https://linktr.ee/AS_King
Lisa Yee . . . is confused about social media @lisayee.bsky.social New York Times Bestseller, Newbery Honoree, National Book Award Finalist, Procrastinator Extraordinaire, #KidLit Author
Neil Gaiman @neilhimself.neilgaiman.com Makes things up. Writes them down. Dreams about growing up but not yet. 
Grace Lin @authorgracelin.bsky.social Newbery & Caldecott Honor & Legacy Award & NBA Finalist โข contact Hachette Speakers Bureau for appearance requests โข https://linktr.ee/authorgracelin
National Book Foundation @nationalbook.bsky.social National Book Foundation, presenter of the National Book Awards. Dedicated to the celebration of the best literature in America. 
Susan Hood @susanhood.bsky.social 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!
Chris Baron @baronchrisbaron.bsky.social MG author of ALL OF ME & THE MAGICAL IMPERFECT-THE GRAY 23 & more in 24 @FeiwelFriends, English Prof, Poet, ig: christhebearbaron
Twitter @baronchrisbaron
Lynne Kelly ๐๐ณ๐ฃ๐ @lynnekelly.bsky.social USA Today bestselling childrenโs author & sign language interpreter, mom of 2 dogs and 1 human
THREE BLUE HEARTS
SONG FOR A WHALE
THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF BIRDS
lynnekellybooks.com
#SCBWI Houston
Barbara O'Connor @barbaraoconnor.bsky.social Children's writer, books including How to Steal a Dog and the NYT bestseller WISH
www.barbaraoconnor.com
Alan Gratz @alangratz.bsky.social New York Times bestselling author of books for young readers, and eater of pizza.
Terry Fan ๐ @terryfan.bsky.social Picture book author and illustrator. One part of The Fan Brothers. Repped by Kirsten Hall, Catbird Agency.
www.thefanbrothers.com
Kara Yorio @karayorio.bsky.social Senior news editor, School Library Journal (slj.com). Opinions are my own.
Penguin School & Library @penguinschoollib.bsky.social The School & Library Marketing department of Penguin Young Readers! Book news, educator and library resources, good vibes, and more!
Check out FREE resources at https://www.penguinclassroom.com/
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Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social I write books for young people, picture books and middle grade novels. Iโm the founder and President of The Author Village. Mets and Nets fan. LGBTQ๐
Jo Knowles @joknowles.bsky.social Author: http://www.joknowles.com #kidlit #AABB #PB #MG #Tween #YA
Editorial Services: https://www.revise-and-shine.com/jo-knowles
Author visits: https://www.joknowles.com/school-visits
Teacher: Mountainview #MFA Center For Cartoon Studies (summers)
Laurel Snyder @laurelsnyder.bsky.social Baltimore girl in Atlanta. I love humans, write books, and talk a lot.
http://laurelsnyder.com
David A. Kelly @davidakelly.bsky.social Author of the Ballpark Mysteries, Football Mysteries, Mike & Kate Mysteries, and MVP chapter book series from Random House and Curveball Books. More info at www.davidakellybooks.com. Signed books at www.buydavidakellybooks.com. Contact me for school visits
Shannon Hale @shannonhale.bsky.social Bestselling author of 50+ books. PRINCESS ACADEMY, AUSTENLAND, PRINCESS IN BLACK, REAL FRIENDS, DREAM ON, ITTY BITTY KITTY-CORN. Mom of 4 awesome young adults. she/her. Curiosity and compassion. www.shannonhale.com
Eric Fan @ericfan.bsky.social Picture book artist and author. One part of the Fan Brothers. Repped by Kirsten Hall at Catbird Agency.
https://www.thefanbrothers.com
Adam Rex @adamrex.bsky.social Author and illustrator of all the books you like. No, not that one. No, not that one either
Deborah Freedman @deborahfreedman.net author & illustrator of children's picture books,
+ gardener, woods walker, cloud & bird watcher
www.deborahfreedman.net
LeVar Burton @levarburton.bsky.social Kunta, Geordi, Reading Rainbow guy. Flies twice as highโฆ #bydhttmwfi
Dan Santat @dansantat.bsky.social 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
Andrea Wang @andreaywang.bsky.social 2022 Newbery Honor, APALA Award, & Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor winner. NYT Best Books 2021. PB & MG author. http://linktr.ee/AndreaYWang Rep: @agentemurph.bsky.social emliterary.com
Traci Sorell @tracisorellauthor.bsky.social Cherokee Nation citizen and author of fiction and nonfiction for young people. tracisorell.com
Erin Entrada Kelly @erinentrada.bsky.social Author + Illustrator | 2x Newbery Medalist | National Book Award Finalist | NYT Bestseller | Agent: Sara Crowe | Faculty: USF MFAY | https://linktr.ee/erinentrada
SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social Society of Childrenโs Book Writers & Illustrators
Supporting quality childrenโs books & the artists who make them since 1971.
Matthew Holm @mattholm.bsky.social Creator of kids' books like BABYMOUSE, SQUISH, SUNNY SIDE UP & MARVIN AND THE MOTHS! https://matthewholm.net Invite me to your school/event: https://theauthorvillage.com/presenters/matthew-holm/
John Patrick Green @johngreenart.bsky.social NYTimes-bestselling and Eisner-nominated cartoonist. INVESTIGATORS, HIPPOPOTAMISTER, and more.
http://www.johnpatrickgreen.com/
http://www.InvestiGatorsBooks.com/
Josh Funk @joshfunkbooks.bsky.social I write picture books for adults to read to children so that children fall in love with reading.
New in 2026: A Celebration of You (3.17); The Dino Door (5.5).
linkin.bio/joshfunkbooks
Chris Barton @bartography.bsky.social AuthorโTHE DAY-GLO BROTHERS, SHARK VS. TRAIN, WHOOSH! & WE MATCH! Freelance editorโfiction/nonfiction. PresidentโTexas Institute of Letters. Loves visiting schools. https://linktr.ee/bartography