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
Jason Croot @jasoncroot.bsky.social Bradfordian, actor and author of the Bradford Back in the Day Memories Series: Bradford, Eh? & Bradford, Ye What? and the nostalgic football book Bradford or Leeds, Eh?
https://www.jasoncroot.com
Julie Honan Johnston @juliehonanjohnston.bsky.social Picture Book Author. Owner of Coyote Kids, a secondhand clothing and bookstore for kids in Albany, CA. It's all about the kids! 
BookishPerseus @bookish-perseus.bsky.social 22yrs
Book Count: 2060
TBR: 6965
2026 Reading Challenge: 202/200
Ian Brownlie @ianbrownlie.bsky.social Writer of poetry/fiction for children (Dirigible, Tyger Tyger, Little Thoughts, Nimblewitlit, The Toy) and adults (Shine, Viridine, Underbelly, Rough Diamond) | Pushcart nom '26, Times/CH LL | he/him
Kids.Radio @kidsdotradio.bsky.social Studies show kids thrive with media designed for their growth and well-being. That’s why Kids.Radio/app offers kid friendly music, podcasts, audiobooks, jokes, prizes and more, all free from harmful algorithms. With Kids.Radio, they can have control.
Julie Mata @juliemata.bsky.social MG author—KATE WALDEN DIRECTS: NIGHT OF THE ZOMBIE CHICKENS and KATE WALDEN DIRECTS: BRIDE OF SLUG MAN (Disney Hyperion). Movie director wannabe; ping-pong ninja; SCBWI. #kidlit
Ray Douglas @mrraydouglas.bsky.social Children's author, poet and illustrator based in north west England. Books available on Amazon or direct from me. Fun, interactive and productive author visits to primary schools. See www.raydouglaspoet.co.uk
Lisa J Allen @lisajallen.bsky.social Children's author. UNDERCOVER ANGEL books 1 and 2 out NOW for ages 9-12!! https://amzn.to/3QmPi6q & https://amzn.to/3NreKcM with Tiny Tree!!! www.lisajallen.com
Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social 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
Emerald Create @emeraldcreate.bsky.social 💚 Brand World Design & Story Strategy for Kids & Family IP | Multisensory Worlds shaped by √EC⁺∞ EurekaSenses™
Michelle S. Kennedy - Children's Picture Book Writer and Poet @michelleskennedy.bsky.social https://www.michelleskennedy.com/
https://x.com/MichelleSKenned
#PBWriter. Wife & mom. Loves Jesus. #SCBWI Southern Breeze Co-Asst. Regional Advisor, #12x12, #PBParty Finalist '24, '23, & '22 and #50PreciousWords HM '26, 25 and '23.
KidsWord & AllKidsBooks – Explore, Read & Share! @allkidsbooks.com 🌟 Join our vibrant community of children's book lovers!
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Aniefiok Ekpoudom @aniefiokekp.bsky.social Writer 💫
My book Where We Come From is out now!
Buy: https://www.waterstones.com/book/where-we-come-from/aniefiok-ekpoudom/9780571363261
Lee Ballard @leeballardbooks.bsky.social Novice Writer of Chapter Book Series, Experienced Grandmother, Almost Graduate of SNHU, Gladly Retired, Shivering Chicago Resident, Extreme Novice Website Developer (mine only), Longtime lover of life!
www.LeeBallardBooks.com
Clare Weze @clareweze.bsky.social Author of UP ABOVE THE CITY and THE LIGHTNING CATCHER, science editor, CILIP Carnegie 2022 nominee, Northern Writers' Award-winner.
Agent: Abi Fellows, DHH Literary Agency
(Weze is pronounced Way-Zay)
clareweze.com
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Robin ❌👑🇺🇸 @abrushwithhumor.bsky.social #Kidlitauthor / #artist / #activist
Trying to be kind and stay human while those around me are acting like fascist barbarians
📚🏳️🌈 🧷 🟦
🚫DMs, MAGA, X
Ziggy Zou @ziggy-zou.bsky.social Writer of children's picture books. Creator of zombies and mermaids and dreamer-upper of adventures.
Real name, Rachael. Mum of 2 nearly grown-up boys.
https://mybook.to/magicmermaidtail
ziggyzoubooks.co.uk
Kerry P (Author & Editor) @kerrypwrites.bsky.social 💻 Editor. CIEP professional member.
💞 Author of contemporary romance and romcoms with heart, heat & HEA.
💜 WIP: Hearts Adrift.
🧠 Neurodivergent.
Dr Ffion Jones @ffijonesbooks.bsky.social Children’s Author and Illustrator and Wellbeing Practitioner. Mental Health Advocate. www.ffijones.com
Zeena Gosrani @zeenagos.bsky.social Writer.
My debut novel, This Dark Heart is out now.
Daniel Rolph Author @danielrolphauthor.bsky.social Daniel Rolph grew up in the UK foster care system, experiencing firsthand the challenges that come with it. Now, he's channelling those experiences into his debut novel, Shattered Paths
Buy Now: https://geni.us/OEi75Gh
Rashmi Sirdeshpande @rashmiwriting.bsky.social Neurodivergent (AuDHD). Learner. Dreamer. Award-winning children's author. Musings on books, writing, creativity and ND life. Agent: Lydia Silver
https://linktr.ee/rashmiwriting
John Lechner @johnlechner.bsky.social 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 🍃
Lucy Mohan @lucymohan.bsky.social Writer, editor, teacher, pumpkin carver 🎃 📚🏴
PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social Online writing magazine and blog for the young and the young at heart. Featuring new writing & art for MG, teen & YA, plus content for readers and aspiring writers.
www.paperboundmag.com
Pippa Goodhart @pippagoodhart.bsky.social Children’s author - You Choose picture books, and many more.
The Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social Empowering authors since 1884. The largest UK union for writers, illustrators and literary translators. #societyofauthors #humanauthored
Anne Clark @anneclarklit.bsky.social Literary agent at Anne Clark Literary Agency, representing mostly children's and YA authors (fiction, non fiction, picture books). www.anneclarkliteraryagency.co.uk
Liz Brownlee @lizpoet.bsky.social I'm a children's poet, I love writing animal and shape poems, and the children's poetry world! National Poetry Day Ambassador. Dog Owner. Book reader. Coffee drinker. Friend. Between Bristol and Bath.
Rhiannon Oliver @rhiannonoliver.bsky.social Children's Poet, Actress & Workshop Leader. South Wales. Dysgu Cymraeg.
Debut children's poetry collection publishing Spring 26 with Firefly Press
Happiest eating chips by the sea
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
Sital Gorasia Chapman @sgorasiachapman.bsky.social Children’s Author
🌲 LITTLE SPRUCE
🎈 KINDNESS COMES BACK
⛵️ THE BEDTIME BOAT
🤖 THE MATHS ADVENTURERS
🪔 DIWALI
Rep'd by Becky Bagnell
sitalgorasiachapman.com
Dom Conlon @domconlon.bsky.social Disabled poet / author. Books nominated for the Carnegie / Greenaway. Inspired by nature and space. UNESCO poet. Award-winning poet. Cake poet.
Carolyn Ward @carolynward.bsky.social Ma/Viking/MG author, rep by Thérèse Coen. Published by Welbeck/Hachette #WWFC
linktr.ee/Carolynward
@carolynwardwriting Insta/Tiktok
Bella Bright books. Gimme the spooky 👻
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
Adrian Lynch @adrian-lynch.bsky.social UK Writer. Member of the Society of Authors. GEA alumni. SCBWI. Debut Middle-Grade novel due for publication 28th Feb. 2025.
Sharna Jackson @sharnajackson.com Writer of books and games mostly about art, mystery and murder for you and the kids in your life. Lives on a ship in Rotterdam. Used to work in museums and galleries for ages. Miss it. Addicted to Reddit and Beat Saber.
https://www.sharnajackson.com
Author F. Kadence @authorfkadence.bsky.social Indie Author✍🏾Book Lover📚Crafter/Artist 👩🏾🎨VA Girl ♥️
https://www.fierykadence.com/
Catherine Rosevear @catherinerosevear.bsky.social MG writer, reader, dog-lover, based in the UK. Member of SCBWI, SoA and WriteMentor
The Sartorial Librarians Podcast @sartoriallibrary.bsky.social Join @exlibrismrhunt.bsky.social and @paulvinelli.bsky.social for celebrations of picture books & librarian fashion.
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Black Authors Sky @blackauthors.bsky.social 🌟 Welcome to the Black Authors community!Celebrate voices of writers, authors, and creatives of color. Join our growing family. Follow @blackauthors.bsky.com. Tag #blackauthors and #blackauthors.bsky.com in your posts for a chance to be featured!
Barbara Henderson (new WIP 6831) @scattyscribbler.bsky.social Author. Scottish historical fiction and eco- adventures for kids. 2x Young Quills Winner. 🎭 Teacher, ✝️, 🏴 🇩🇪, Highlands.
www.barbarahenderson.co.uk
Teriterrywrites @teriterrywrites.bsky.social Word wrangler of psychological thrillers The Stalker & YA Scare Me & more! Freq enraged. Obsessed with stationery & easily distracted by cats & dogs. She/her. Website https://teriterry.jimdoweb.com/
An unusual mix of 🇬🇧🇨🇦🇦🇺🇫🇷🇳🇱🇫🇮
Stephanie Cotela @stephaniecotela.bsky.social Art Historian & Author writing spooky mysteries for children & crime thrillers for adults. 👻📚 @scbwi_british_isles @mslexia & @thesocietyofauthors https://linktr.ee/stephaniecotela
Attie Lime @attielime.bsky.social Poet. 99% Children's Poetry.
Schools. Events. Festivals.
Poems on Toast Sept 2026 🎉
Blue Jelly and Strawberries
A Welly Full of Christmas
Mum. Ex-teacher. Notebooks. Tea.
East Midlands now, Northumberland then.
www.attielime.co.uk
Holly Ryan Children’s Author @hollyryanauthor.bsky.social Friendly 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️children’s author of picture books. Mama of boys and lover of cheese and pickled eggs. Come say hi 😊❤️
littletigerpress rocketbirdbooks harpercollins busterbooks hachette puffin
www.hollyryanchildrensauthor.co.uk
Catherine Emmett Author @catherineemmett.bsky.social Geordie in Essex. Children’s Author.'The Pet' Oscar’s shortlisted - Winner Coventry Book Award. 'King of the Swamp' Winner BASH'22. @MandySuhrAgent @WriteMentor Rhyming PB Course Lead.
Camilla Chester @camcauthor.bsky.social Dog walking Children’s Writer and author of Call Me Lion. #KidLitUK she/her
Jonathan Emmett @jonathanemmett.com 📚 Children’s author and paper engineer.
🕸️ Website & Blog: jonathanemmett.com
🌱 Green. Humanist. Tabletop gamer.
🇬🇧 Living in Nottingham, UK.
🌍 Dismayed by our generation’s indifference to climate breakdown.
Judith Eagle @juditheagle.bsky.social Children’s author: The Secret Starling; The Pear Affair; The Accidental Stowaway; The Stolen Songbird. Published by Faber; rep’d by Lucy Irvine at PFD
Gary Northfield @stupidmonster.bsky.social Cartoonist/illustrator/author/magician/trapeze artist/grump
Rep'd by United Agents https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/gary-northfield
Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social Reader, writer, dreamer; hopist; mum;
#1 Bestselling, award-winning children’s author; Books in 40+ languages. Agent: Jodie Hodges
www.smriti.co.uk
I’M STICKING WITH YOU series, RAIN BEFORE RAINBOWS, THE LITTLE ISLAND & lots more…
Raen (she/her) @raeniedaze.bsky.social Daydreamer. Writer. Imposter. Perpetually restless.
#amquerying
Laura Fowler-Holden @ljfspinningbooks.bsky.social Writer, school librarian, governor, community volunteer, mum of 2.
Published in 206 Word Stories Horror Anthology by Bag of Bones
Poems published on The Dirigible Balloon, The Great Get Together Poetry Fest, Lavender Lime Literary, Heart Balm lit
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
@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
Claire Lomas @clairelomas.bsky.social Books (reading and writing) *Winner WriteMentorAwards 25 | Highly Commended Yeovil 24 | SL Wells 24 | SL Guppy 2023 | Honorary Mention UV2024* @TheGEAcademy alumni. Ex-lawyer. Music teacher 🎶
Amie Jordan @amiescool.bsky.social Author. Tea drinker. Pro Knitter. ALL THE HIDDEN MONSTERS out now w/ Chicken House. ALL THE LOST SOULS out May ‘25. Agent: Lydia Silver, DA Children’s.
order: linktr.ee/amiejordan
Lindsay Littleson @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social Kelpies Prize winner, Carnegie nominated children's author @DiscoverKelpies @CranachanBooks
#SCBWI she/her
SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators
Supporting quality children’s books & the artists who make them since 1971.
Jay Davison @jaydauthor.bsky.social Northern Irish author, husband, dad.
'The Knight Thief' (2nd Place, Faber Action! Prize) - coming in 2027 with
@FaberChildrens
Clare Helen Welsh @clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social Former teacher, children's author, writing tutor and founder of #BooksThatHelp
Lucy Farfort @lucyfarfort.bsky.social Kidlit Illustrator/Author based in Newcastle UK. SCBWI & SOA member. FAB Prize 2017 winner. Rep'd by Ash Literary.
Picture book - In Our Hands, Jhalak Prize shortlisted & Little Rebel Awards longlisted.
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 🇫🇷🇮🇳🇬🇧
Sarah McIntyre @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social Artist, illustrator and writer of children's books, based in Devon.
I’ve made lots of books with pictures, including the Adventuremice series with my co-author Philip Reeve: jabberworks.co.uk/books / Adventuremice.com / youtube.com/@jabberworks
Joe @joebath.bsky.social Freelance editor and writer. https://www.joebarneseditor.com/
Cait Darfler..... is on SUBMISSION! @caitdarfler.com picture book writer. mom. geologist. environmentalist. gardener. jigsaw puzzler. #SCBWI #kidlit 🏳️🌈
PBParty2025 Finalist!
www.caitdarfler.com
Rep'd by Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social
Sally Doherty @sallywrites.bsky.social MG author: Toby and the Silver Blood Witches, Max and Monty with Collins Primary
Winner of the Book Bloggers' Novel of the Year Award 2022
Owned by three-legged rescue dog
ME/CFS
https://linktr.ee/SallyDoherty
Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social Digital Project Manager for Scottish Book Trust. Children’s books and comics enthusiast. Dyslexic. ME/CSF. Here for the kids book chat. All views my own. #KidsBooksFriday 📚🏴
What on Earth! @whatonearth.bsky.social Non-fiction books and magazine inspiring children to explore their natural curiosity and passion for learning 💥 💡
Books: https://www.whatonearthbooks.com/
What on Earth! Magazine: https://www.whatonearthmag.com/
Waterstones Kids @waterstoneskids.bsky.social Sharing the very best books for Children aged 0-12 📚💫
Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social Tiny Northern children's book publisher 📚
www.tinytreebooks.com
Reading Rocks @readingrocks.bsky.social ReadingRocks is a place for anyone who wants to make reading rock for EVERY reader!
www.wherereadingrocks.com
Anne Thompson @librarylady.bsky.social UK based. Retired school librarian, children’s book lover, reviewer for Just Imagine. Regular sharer of children’s book news: Reading Matters
https://alibrarylady.blog/
Find me here: https://linktr.ee/Anne_Thompson?utm_source=li
Authorfy @authorfy.bsky.social Visit authorfy.com for award-winning author videos, classroom resources & book extracts. Perfect for using in the classroom, libraries or at home 📚✍🏻🎥
A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social Award-winning, former World Book Day author | Carnegie Nom x3 | Books: BOY,EVERYWHERE | FIGHT BACK |BOOT IT | KICKED OUT and 12 others from pb - teen | PublishersWkly⭐️, ALA Notable Book, a Guardian & Kirkus & Booklist BOOK OF THE YEAR
Instagram: @a.m.dassu
Emma Clarke @emmaclarkeillo.bsky.social Author and Illustrator of picture books. Teacher. Daydream believer. Country mumpkin lusting after adventure. Rep @MillievnGrutten
Harry Woodgate @harrywoodgate.bsky.social Award winning author and illustrator of children’s books including Grandad’s Camper, TIMID, Little Glow and many more. They/them.
Agent: @ashliterary.bsky.social
Enquiries: info@ashliterary.com
Website: www.harrywoodgate.com
Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social Writer/illustrator of the LOKI: A Bad God's Guide books, Writer of Otherland & The Dragon in the Library. https://louiestowell.com. No terfs. Many fluctuating fandoms incluing BtVS + Doctor Who. This feed isn't for kids.
Nadia Shireen @nadiashireen.bsky.social Writer and illustrator of silly things.
Anna Lazowski @annalazowski.bsky.social Author
Upcoming: LET ME TELL YOU A STORY: THE INCREDIBLE IMAGINATION OF ROBERT MUNSCH (2027)
Out now: I BUILT A ROCKET SHIP, DARK CLOUD, T. REXES CAN'T TIE THEIR SHOES
Rep: @jenniferunter
https://www.annalazowskibooks.com
Julie Hedlund @juliefhedlund.bsky.social Picture Book author & Founder, #12x12PB @12x12challenge.bsky.social & co-founder @pbsubmissions.bsky.social. SONG AFTER SONG: Julie Andrews Bio (2023, little bee), OVER, BEAR! UNDER, WHERE? (2021, Philomel) juliehedlund.com
Cate Haynes @catehaynes.bsky.social UK writer rep by Becky Bagnell @lindsaylit.bsky.social , magical/fantasy MG, YA romantasy, loves folklore and cake @WriteMentor CNA winner 2023, @writingawards SL ‘22, speech therapist, ADHD-er, Mum, 1st class cat butler, 2nd class archer
Cathie Kelly @cathleenlkelly.bsky.social MG Fantasy Children's writer @theGEAcademy @SCBWI_uk @GEA_North She/Her Northerner🇮🇸 Roman History & Reading & Libraries #authorgoals Book Cheerleader
P J Canning @pjcanningauthor.bsky.social Children's author. 21% Monster series published by @Usborne. Agent: @kickbackbooks. He/him
Meredith Vigh Author @meredithvighauthor.bsky.social Picture Books in rhyme and prose.
Agent: @ichristmasbell @DHAchildrens.
Proud Kiwi. She/Her.
Picture Book Critiques at https://www.fiverr.com/merypink33/critique-and-help-edit-your-c
Reggie Brown Art @reggiebrownart.bsky.social Artist, illustrator, and writer. 
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
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/
Scallywag Press @scallywagpress.bsky.social UK children's books publisher. We publish entertaining & memorable books to a worldwide audience, reprinting old classics and discovering new ones, from fiction to narrative nonfiction and illustrated poetry. 📚 💙
http://scallywagpress.com- B BrigidSmyth @brigidsmyth.bsky.social
Michael Rosen @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social Writer, performer, broadcaster, university professor
Website: www.michaelrosen.co.uk
YouTube Channel: 'Kids' Poems and Stories with Michael Rosen'
Radio show: BBC Radio 4 'Word of Mouth'
Goldsmiths University of London, Prof Children's Lit., teaching MA
Kelli Panique @kellipanique.bsky.social Picture Book Summit Producer and Event & Podcast Host
12 x 12 Community Manager
Knows a little bit about a whole lot of things.
Would rather be at the beach.
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
Margaret Kingsbury @kidlitmatters.bsky.social Children's book author, City Cast Nashville newsletter editor, book reviewer, disabled mom. She/They
Penny Joelson @pennyjoelson.bsky.social Award winning Author of YA thrillers, protagonists have disabilities/health issues. @EMTeenFiction @SourcebooksFire. Rep by @AnneClarkLit
Tutor @citylit
All Good Bookshop @allgoodbookshop.co.uk A community co-op bookshop in the heart of #Haringey, North London located at 35 Turnpike Lane. We do books and events and local.
http://linktr.ee/allgoodbookshop