Ian Staerck @ianstaerck.bsky.social Primary teacher/book lover (especially children's books)/trail and fell runner/father of 3
Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social In 2025 my ex-publishers Unbound imploded, taking many many £1000s of my earnings, for seven (yes, seven) books, into hell with them. I am here primarily as an attempt to recover from that disaster. if you buy/read/recommend one of my books, it helps.
Lucy Whiffin @lucyw1982.bsky.social Year 6 teacher, Maths and KS2 lead living and working in Somerset. Single mum to three fabulous, exhausting children.
Jesse O Benitez - Writing @jesseobenitez.bsky.social Lifelong reader & writer
I'm here to make friends (especially people who write/read books) please reach out 📚📝✍️
I hope to make a better world for everybody
Never let them get you down!
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Florence Migga @florencemigga.bsky.social Author. THE SUMMER SCRAPBOOK (Out now!); THE FORTUNE OF IMMY NAKATUDDE (Putnam, Summer 2027).
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Jenn Gaulding @jenngauldingbooks.bsky.social #PB Writer 📖✏️
Math & Science Educator 🧮🌳💙
Member of 12x12 and SCBWI Southern Breeze
Halloweensie, SunWriteFun, SpringFlingKidlit '25 Winner
Valentiny, WKLN '25 HM
Sue Sutherland, Author - TWELVE DAYS AT GLACIER @suemt.bsky.social Debut picture book author - TWELVE DAYS AT GLACIER, granola girl, weaver, quilter, traveler, photographer, 12x12, Montana SCBWI
Coming Soon - HOW HANNAH GOT HER LUMP OF COAL (2026), TWELVE DAYS AT YELLOWSTONE (2027), & NOTHING BUT NET TROUBLE
Charlotte Tomson @charlottetomson.bsky.social Teacher. MA Writing for Children. Golden Egg WYSCN. Divides time between reality and escapades in MG fiction. Lives with one family, two guinea pigs and a very demanding cheese plant.
Boldwood Books @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social Publishing reimagined. Award-winning, global, multi-format commercial fiction publisher launched in 2019 📚🎧 Follow #BoldBookClub on IG, Facebook & TikTok 💫
Darrell Wakelam @darrellwakelam.bsky.social Freelance artist and provider of 3D ART workshops & training. Author of the best-selling book Art Shaped. Free ART ideas and projects at www.darrellwakelam.com
@authorchristywopat @authorchristywopat.bsky.social Hi! I'm Christy, and I'm a kidlit writer from Wisconsin.
clstrand.bsky.social @clstrand.bsky.social Teacher, reader, writer.
The three identities that shape me more than any others. I've taught preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, or some combination of those three for the past 13 years.
I collect Newbery books and love middle-grade works!
Kirsten Allen (@kidsstoryworld) @kidsstoryworld.bsky.social Helping families & carers find books children love 📚
Reviews, book battles, story challenges & fun author/illustrator Q&A
#kidlit #family #parentlife
kidsstoryworld.org
http://www.substack.com/@kidsstoryworld
Remarkable Young Women Project @megorra.bsky.social Hi! I'm Meg, founder of The Remarkable Young Women Project: remarkableyoungwomen.org || historian, writer, feminist, museum nerd, traveler #womenshistory #herstory
G.G. Sherrill @ggsherrillreads.bsky.social Writer, Aspiring Middle-Grade Novelist, Traveler, Fan of Nature, Folklore, Underdogs, Paranormal/Spooky, Humor, Encouraging Boys to Read, Making a Difference.
www.ggsherrill.com
Suzanne Goldsmith @suzgold.bsky.social Author of WASHASHORE, winner of the Green Earth Book Award, and A CITY YEAR. Writing like a maniac while getting an MFA in writing for kids at Hamline U. Watch this space!
http://www.suzanne-goldsmith.com/
Rachel Burrows @rburrows.bsky.social Undiscovered Voices Winner ‘26
Poems on the Move ‘26.
Pushcart Prize Nominated. Cheshire Novel Prize SL‘25, Guppy Open LL’25
Write Mentor Picturebook SL’23/LL’24
Poetry - The Dirigible Balloon, Northern Gravy, Tyger Tyger, The Toy, LTP, BBC Upload.🏴
Lynn Leitch 🇨🇦 @lmlwrites.bsky.social 🦕 DINOS DRIVING
🐹 DEAR CLASSROOM 1B
⚾️ THE SETBACK
- Kids’ Choice Kidlit Contest winner
- Represented by Bridgette Kam |
Westwood Creative Artists
Rob Gotobed @robgotobed.bsky.social Stand-up philosopher, scribe, bongo drummer and professional time-traveller. (Once dated Anne Boleyn)
Amazon: bit.ly/4hA0B7W
Apple: http://bit.ly/3K6WdB9
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2992620/
Lisa @lisadellaporta.bsky.social Deep Woods of Philly | Sometimes Writer | Spoonie Crew | Accidental Startupper | Words in New Letters, Wild Roof Journal, etc.| NO DMs
https://linktr.ee/lisadellaporta
writerharrison @harrisonwriter.bsky.social 🍁 #Canadian - #Author - #Poet 🍁
amazon.com/author/phillipharrison
I try to write in ways that feed both the mind and soul. ♊ & #GenX #stationaryaddict
💫 Creator of imagined worlds 💫
Mary Mackey, author @marymackeyauthor.bsky.social Poet, New York Times bestselling author of Paleolithic Era novels, nonfiction writer, award-winning screenwriter.
https://marymackey.com/
Dorothy Dunnett Society @dunnettcentral.bsky.social The Dorothy Dunnett Society. Literary society and registered charity promoting the works of Scottish novelist Dorothy Dunnett and historical research.
For more information on Dorothy Dunnett and her work, please visit
https://dunnettcentral.org
Scarred For Life @scarredforlife.bsky.social A trilogy of books about the dark pop culture of the 1970s and 1980s, from public information films to nuclear war!
Buy our books: linktr.ee/scarredforlife
Patreon: bit.ly/3Rfo1Xz
Contact: ste1bro@hotmail.co.uk
Kirsten Barrett @mrskirstbarrett.bsky.social EAL
Education
Challenging Stereotypes
Children's Books
Diversity
Sustainability
Chair of SATEAL
Regional Coordinator BITC
Nazaret Ranea @nazaretranea.bsky.social Poet. Scotland’s Next Generation Young Makar. My debut collection, Nettles, is out now! 🇪🇸🏴
nazaretranea.com | https://www.instagram.com/nazareterreese?igsh=MWdyNmNpNHcxcjVwNg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Claire Thomas @clairethomaswrites.bsky.social English teacher and writer of YA, teen and MG horror/thrillers.
WriteMentor mentee 2025 and longlisted for WriteMentor Novel Award 2025.
The Serious Fun Stuff Librarian @seriousfunstuff.bsky.social Resources for libraries, librarians, and fans of funky library stuff. Have fun and learn stuff!
Rachel Cantor @rachelcantor.bsky.social Author of the adult literary novels Half-Life of a Stolen Sister (2023), Good on Paper (2016), and A Highly Unlikely Scenario (2014). Now writing speculative MG/YA. Flailing but I mean well. She/her. www.rachelcantor.com
Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social Ex KS2 teacher, children’s book blogger and lover of undunked biscuits and Lego. Currently reading all the books. Autistic. She/her.
Blog: https://worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/
Cressida Cowell @cressidacowell.bsky.social Author and illustrator of How to Train Your Dragon, Wizards of Once and Which Way to Anywhere
Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social Growing a love of reading for 25 years. Great authors, great stories, no barriers: leading publisher of dyslexia-friendly books.
https://linktr.ee/BarringtonStoke #GoAllIn2026
Sunita Thind @sunitathind.bsky.social Writer,teacher, model,singer,creative writing facilitator.2 poetry books published,dycp grant Arts Council 2 write memoir-my Ovcancer. writing mentorship New Writing North. Seeking lit representation/Doing NCJTDiploma journalism
www.linktr.ee/sunitathind
BooksForTopics @booksfortopics.bsky.social 🏆 Award-winning children’s booklisting website 📕 Recommended children’s books sorted by age or topic - visit us at http://www.booksfortopics.com
#EduSky #EduSkyPrimary #BookSky
Mslexia @mslexia.bsky.social The UK's bestselling magazine for women who write.
Jessica Ralli @jessicaralli.bsky.social Manager of #EarlyLiteracy Programs & Special Initiatives @ Brooklyn Public Library | #KidLit Writer @ RISE X Penguin Workshop | LJ Mover and Shaker 2020 |
Lynn Huggins-Cooper @hugginscooper.bsky.social Horror maven. Co-host of Northern Horror Hub. Thanatologist. Creative Writing lecturer at Falmouth. Author. She/her, ADHD. Views all mine...mine I say!
Frank Podmore @frankpodmore.bsky.social Award-winning poet published in @pwritersu.com, @stanzacannon.bsky.social, @apparitionlit.com and others; occasional opinions for @roadcc.bsky.social, @labourlist.bsky.social and Sublation Magazine
Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social Bay Area, CA | Children’s Book Author & Writer
▪️10 Gulab Jamuns
▪️Living Bridges 2025
▪️Everwhere I Call Home 2026
rep'd by Kathleen Rushall, ABLA
linktr.ee/AuthorSandhya
Dave Spencer-Barnes 🏳️🌈 @davespenceruk.bsky.social Happily retired maths academic.
Trustee of @baysar.bsky.social in Cumbria.
Made in Lancashire.
Married to @johnbarnes.org
The Creative Company @thecreativecompany.bsky.social Since 1932, we have published children’s books of the highest quality. Across four generations of family participation, we remain committed to crafting internationally sought-after picture books & superb nonfiction for readers of all ages.
National Literacy Trust @literacytrust.org.uk We empower people with the literacy skills they need to succeed in life.
Scottish Book Trust @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social A national charity dedicated to changing lives with reading and writing. Home of Bookbug, Book Week Scotland and Reading Schools.
Mary Bannister (MaryB) @maryb2004.bsky.social Hates being re-posted. Retired M&A lawyer. StL Cards Fan. Avid reader. Some Favorite Authors: Dorothy Dunnett, Louise Erdrich, AS Byatt, Iain Pears, Robertson Davies. New France history buff. http://alonewitheachother.blogspot.com
Jen Jilany_Editor @jenjeditor.bsky.social Certified Professional Editor, Up Style Editing.
Fiction and Memoir. 📚
Editors Canada Executive.
www.upstyleediting.ca
Lorrie Ness she/her @lness.bsky.social Writer, reader, avid hiker, animal lover & unrepentant cottage cheese enthusiast.
www.lorrieness.com
Represented by A.J. Van Belle, literary agent at The Booker Albert Literary Agency.
Laken Brimicombe @lakenbrimicombe.bsky.social 🇨🇦Middle grade writer
🐈⬛Cat mom
Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social Headteacher, picturebook addict. Sometimes a bit ranty. Passionate about the best job in the world. #PicturebookPage
All views are my own 
Maria Linn @marial1nn.bsky.social I write silly/scary MG books, make silly/scary collages, and, silly/scariest of all, analyze data for a living
Dr Lindsey Fitzharris @drlindseyfitz.bsky.social NYT Bestselling Author. Medical Historian. Breast Cancer Survivor.
Next book: SLEUTH-HOUND, a whirlwind tour of Victorian forensics from the perspective of the man who loaned a voice to Baker St.’s famous resident: Sherlock Holmes. Out October 20.
Wonderland Bookshop @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social An independent bookshop for children and young adults in Retford, North Notts. Quite possibly the cutest little bookshop in the world. British Book Awards Children's Bookseller of the Year 2025.
wonderlandbookshop.co.uk
Olaf Falafel @ofalafel.bsky.social Funniest Joke Edinburgh Fringe 2019-2022. Comedian, kids book author, illustrator, Art person. All my stuff is here: https://linktr.ee/Ofalafel
Nadia Shireen @nadiashireen.bsky.social Writer and illustrator of silly things.
Jamie Smart @jamiesmart.bsky.social I make comics. Bunny Vs Monkey, Looshkin, Megalomaniacs, Flember, Fish Head Steve, Max And Chaffy, and Super Duper Bunny League coming to Nickleodeon in 2024!
Dhonielle Clayton @dhonielle.bsky.social NY Times bestselling author and cookie enthusiast. Coach at The Novelry.
Maisie Chan 🐼 CHI CHI THE PANDA out now! 🎋 @maisiechanwrites.bsky.social 🏆 Winner of the @JHALAKPRIZE & @BRADFORDBOASE for Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths
🐯 Tiger Warrior author
🔎 Very Merry Murder Club author
Screenwriter @bbcwritersroom Scottish Voices.
Lit Rep: @chloeseager
https://linktr.ee/MaisieChanWrites
Brummie
Neill Cameron @neillcameron.bsky.social ✏️ Comics writer and artist
🍩 Creator of AWARD-WINNING and/or BEST-SELLING comics such as MEGA ROBO BROS and DONUT SQUAD!
🤖 buy books & ticket links: www.linktree.com/neillcameron
🍩 www.neillcameron.com
Hannah Moffatt @missdeplume.bsky.social Hello, I’m a children’s author from London. SMALL! & SMALL BITES BACK out now.
HELP! ALIENS STOLE MY GRANDAD out 28 May
Publisher: Everything With Words
https://hannahmoffatt.com/
Steven Lenton @stevenlenton.bsky.social -Author/illustrator of fun, magical books!
-Wicked obsessive 💚
-Podcast host 'Studiomate Steve'
-Collaborating with geniuses Rachel Morrisroe, Andy Day, Tracey Corderoy, Helen Docherty and laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce!
Eve McDonnell @evemcdonnell.bsky.social Children’s writer & artist 💫 Mama to best twins. Wonderlarker. ELSETIME 🪶 (2020), THE CHESTNUT ROASTER 🌰 (2022), THE LAST BOY 🧹 (2024)
Hannah Gold @hannahgold.bsky.social Multi-award winning children’s author of The Last Bear, The Lost Whale, Finding Bear, Turtle Moon & The Lone Husky. World Book Day Author 2026.
Eve Ainsworth @eveainsworth.bsky.social Award winning working class author. Writes children’s books and adult romance/suspense.
Safeguarding Lead. Part time Lady Stardust.
Somebody I Used To Love - 2024
Pieces of Us - 2025
Loves football, fudge and fascinating fascinations.
Gabrielle Kent @gabriellekent.bsky.social Writer - Knights and Bikes, Alfie Bloom. Co-creator of Rani Reports (as Gabrielle Shewhorak) and Tiffany Aching’s Guide to Being a Witch with @rhi.bsky.social. Former game developer/lecturer.
Agent- @Hannahlitagent.bsky.social
Jo Clarke @jo-clarke.bsky.social Secondary school librarian. Author of The Travelling School Mysteries, LIBBY & THE EGYPTIAN ESCAPADE publishes Jan 25
Firefly Press
Header Becka Moor.
https://jo-clarke.co.uk/
She/Her
Ben Davis @bendavisauthor.bsky.social Author of the Carnegie nominated THE SOUP MOVEMENT and the LENNY LEMMON series. And other stuff. Remember to breathe.
https://linktr.ee/bendavisauthor
Janelle McCurdy @janellemccurdy.bsky.social Gaming content creator and author of MIA AND THE LIGHTCASTERS (UK) | THE LIGHTCASTERS (US)! Rep'd by Rachel Mann CAA. Game reviews + book info on my website: https://linktr.ee/JanelleMccurdy 💫🎮
📧Janellemccurdyinfo@gmail.com
Hilary McKay @hilarymckay.bsky.social Children's author since before the internet was invented.
If I've blocked you it's because Can't Argue With Stupid is a fact.
Peter Bunzl @peterbunzl.bsky.social Bestselling UK Children’s author writing about clockwork, hope and magic. #COGHEART etc. New book #GLASSBORN out now! 🏳️🌈 (he/him)
Jenni Spangler @jennispangler.bsky.social Author on purpose. Illustrator by accident. 
A.F. Steadman @afsteadman.bsky.social Sunday Times & NY Times bestselling author of the SKANDAR series 🦄 published by Simon and Schuster (she/her) Type 1 diabetic. Rep: Sam Copeland, RCW
P.G. Bell @pgbellwriter.bsky.social Children's author and screenwriter. Waterstones Children's Book Award and Edgars shortlisted. New fairytale whodunnit, The Big Bad Wolf Murder, OUT NOW!
My stuff: https://linktr.ee/pgbell
Lily Bailey @lilybailey.bsky.social Dyspraxic writer with OCD & MS. Loves: dogs, books, tea, crafts, horror films, being cosy 🐾🍁
📚WHEN I SEE BLUE, WHEN I FEEL RED, Hachette Children’s
https://linktr.ee/lilybailey?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=24905c65-9be7-445a-9044-e0ad31548915
Thomas Taylor @thomastaylor.bsky.social Author of Malamander, and the Eerie-on-Sea Mysteries. Secret new book on the way…
Davina Tijani @davinatijani.bsky.social Passionate about storytelling | The Nkara Chronicles Series out now with Little Tiger 🐉🧚🏿♀️ 🐘 🐍 Rep'd by Davinia-Andrew Lynch l Author l Freelance Game Writer l https://linktr.ee/davinatijani
Mel Taylor-Bessent @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social ✨ Children’s Author: The Christmas Carrolls, Race To Imagination Island, Riley Wright
🖥️ Authorfy Director / Host of ‘Write for Fun’ on YouTube
💌 info@meltaylorbessent.com
Daisy May Johnson @chaletfan.bsky.social Author of How To Be Free, How To Be Brave & How To Be True. I also research school stories, juvenilia, and girlhood in children's literature.
didyoueverstoptothink.com
L R Hay (Lynn 😊) #BraveTheDark🎞️ #DoctorWho🔊 @jairusgirl.bsky.social Actor/writer (Writers Guild award winner)
#BBC #BigFinish #Unforgotten
#BraveTheDark stars Jared Harris 94% 🍅🍿
The Young Testament: a kids'-eye view of Jesus!
"quirky, funny, immensely enjoyable" MG books
The Scotch Play: histfic
📚💙
saltedlightly.com
Chris Callaghan @chris-callaghan.com Children's Author
'When the War Comes In' - Out Now 🛠
Writes about chaos & chocolate 💥🍫
A Geordie living in London 🖤🤍
Ex RAF Engineer & Enviro Scientist 🌍
Loves wine gums
https://www.chris-callaghan.com/
The Unbelievable James Harris @jamesharris.bsky.social Children’s author. Monster hunter. Mentor for Writers’ Block North East and BFI Academy Teesside. Extremely unreliable narrator.
theUnbelievableJamesHarris.com
Piu DasGupta 🐒🐍💫 @piudg.bsky.social UPDATES ONLY (Find me on Instagram) Writing words | SECRETS OF THE SNAKESTONE & THE GOLDEN MONKEY MYSTERY 🐒🐍💫 l
https://linktr.ee/piudasgupta
Paris 16eme 🇫🇷🇮🇳🇬🇧
Jenny Moore, Author @jennywritemoore.bsky.social A writer of two halves.
Children's/YA books published by Maverick, New Frontier and ZunTold.
Psychological thrillers published by HQ, Harper Collins, writing as Jennifer Moore.
https://jennifermoore.wordpress.com
Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social Author of the best-selling ‘The Boy Who Grew Dragons’ series out now. Short-listed for Waterstones Children's Book Prize She/her Rep by @jslwilliamson
Bex Hogan @bexhogan.bsky.social Author of YA (OWL KING, NETTLE, BLACK HEAT and VIPER, VENOM & VULTURE) and young MG (BRONTE TEMPESTRA series). Probably daydreaming. Or napping.
Marie Basting Author @mariebasting.bsky.social 🚴BMX and Ancient Rome📜
Children's author #PrincessBMX #MyFamilyandOtherRomans #AuntieMedusaAndMe @chickenhsebooks
Fab school visits
Rep The Shaw Agency
she/her
www.mariebasting.com
Ravena Guron @ravenaguron.bsky.social Author of THIS BOOK KILLS, CATCH YOUR DEATH, MONDAYS ARE MURDER (Feb '25) and the FARROWFELL series. Rep: ASH Literary
Jen Carney @jencarney.bsky.social Author-illustrator based in UK.
Helenka Stachera @henkys.bsky.social Reader, children’s writer, library lover 📚she/her
P J Canning @pjcanningauthor.bsky.social Children's author. 21% Monster series published by @Usborne. Agent: @kickbackbooks. He/him
Jack Jackman @jackjackman.bsky.social Functioning chocoholic. Author of the MAISIE VS series. Rep @LinaLanglee 🏴
Lindsay Galvin @lindsaygalvin.bsky.social Author 🐙🐉🚢 MG historical adventures: @chickenhsebooks chapter books: @bigcatreading
and more!
Rep: @litagentclare
She/her
Serena Patel @serenakpatel.bsky.social Children’s author
Loretta Schauer @lorettaschauer.bsky.social Children's author and illustrator repd by Claire Cartey at HolroydeCartey.com
'Yetis Don't Exist!' out now. ❄️ Latest fiction: 'The Legend of Ghastly Jack Crowheart' 👻
www.lorettaschauer.com
I live in the beautiful city of York, UK.
Justyn Edwards @justynedwards.bsky.social Author of the GREAT FOX series. Capable of typing and making things up simultaneously.
Agent: morgangreencreatives.com
Me: justynedwards.com
Jenny McLachlan @jennymclachlan.bsky.social I write funny books for children and teens and sometimes I illustrate them too.
⭐️The Land of Roar
⭐️Fairy Vs Boy
⭐️Friends Like Us
Kelly Yang @kellyyang.bsky.social #1 NYT bestselling author of many books, including the FRONT DESK series