Rick Riordan @rickriordan.bsky.social Author of Percy Jackson and many other books.
Middle Grade Book Parade @mgbookparade.bsky.social Middle Grade Book Parade is made up of a group of traditionally published authors who love connecting with readers through school visits and sharing resources with educators!
Visit us online at https://middlegradebookparade.com
PJ Library @pjlibrary.org We send free Jewish children's books to families each month. Sign your kids up at pjlibrary.org.
Chris Tebbetts @christebbetts.bsky.social writer, teacher, speaker, coach....fiction, kidlit, adult
Alibris @alibris.com With over 150M used, new, and out-of-print books, CDs and DVDs, we have what you're looking for! www.alibris.com
Megan Hirsch is writing @meganhirsch.bsky.social Upper Middle Grade 🥸
I write with the foundational belief that middle grade readers are as smart as, or smarter than, I am.
Website: meganhirsch.com
Amanda Hoving @amandahoving.bsky.social Writer of things. Teacher of humans. ENTHUSIASTIC reader working in a library!!! 📚❤️(Aspiring hermit.) Words in McSweeney's, Slackjaw, Highlights ... https://amandahoving.com/
Wendy Scalfaro @wscalfaro.bsky.social US School librarian, professional genealogist, APG member, ally. (she/her). I follow back all genealogists, family historians, librarians, archivists, authors, and anyone I personally interact with elsewhere. https://icantakeitfromhere.com
Elisa Boxer @elisaboxer.bsky.social Emmy-winning journalist and Sydney Taylor Honor author of numerous children's books about resilience and courage, including: Hidden Hope: How a Toy and a Hero Saved Lives During the Holocaust. Website: Elisaboxer.com
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@scbwimidsouth.bsky.social @scbwimidsouth.bsky.social Join our region at scbwi.org/regions/midsouth
Regional Art by katiehowerton.com
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@scbwi-nebraska.bsky.social @scbwi-nebraska.bsky.social 
@scbwi-ohiocensouth.bsky.social @scbwi-ohiocensouth.bsky.social 
SCBWI SoCal @scbwisocal.bsky.social Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators: So Cal
Workshops * Events * Community
Serving Long Beach and counties of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino
Welcome!
https://www.scbwi.org/regions/socal
Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social #PB poet 🌳🌸🌞🌙💦 #RA #SCBWI #12x12 #CtC | Storied Ink on Substack https://substack.com/@jpuglow #NSTA #ALA #CrystalKite WI Fellowship of Poets
https://joyceuglowauthor.com repped by Liza Voges at Eden Street
SCBWI Oregon @scbwioregon.bsky.social Welcome to the Bluesky account for the Oregon region of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. We love all things kidlit! Find us at https://www.scbwi.org/regions/oregon
SCBWI San Diego @scbwisandiego.bsky.social We are the San Diego chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Our chapter covers San Diego & Imperial counties in California.
SCBWI Long Island Chapter @scbwilongisland.bsky.social Join our awesome chapter and give us a follow!
Long Island, NY
SCBWI-Los Angeles @scbwi-losangeles.bsky.social Los Angeles region of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Our goal is to support local writers and illustrators with events, mingles, and community. Working with our sister regions @scbwicencal and @scbwisocal. Art by Jessica Cooper.
SCBWI-MI @scbwi-mi.bsky.social The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators of Michigan is dedicated to encouraging, educating and connecting authors and illustrators through events and conferences within the state.
SCBWI Alaska @scbwi-alaska.bsky.social Alaskan Chapter of SCBWI (Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators) • Find us on FB for additional event updates at SCBWI Alaska Chapter
https://www.scbwi.org/regions/alaska
SCBWI Westchester @scbwiwestchester.bsky.social We are located in Westchester County, New York.
https://www.scbwi.org/regions/westchesterny
SCBWI San Francisco South @scbwisf.bsky.social Regional chapter serving SCBWI members from San Francisco and all coastal counties south to Monterey
If you’re a regional member, tag us on good news you want reposted!
https://www.scbwi.org/regions/sfsouth
SCBWI Canada East @scbwicanadaeast.bsky.social https://www.scbwi.org/regions/canada-east
Canada East Chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. 🇨🇦
Banner art credit: Cailin Doherty (https://cailindoherty.com/)
SCBWI Southern Breeze Region @scbwi-sobreeze.bsky.social Co-Regional Advisor, Melissa Miles
Co-Regional Advisor, Amanda Fletcher
Co-ARA, Michelle Kennedy
Co-ARA, Janet Kelly
IC, Jime Alena Wimmer
https://www.scbwi.org/regions/southern-breeze
The regional team is volunteer-led.
SCBWI New York: West/Central Upstate @scbwiwestcentny.bsky.social Dedicated to developing experiences where SCBWI members can grow in their craft, expand their network, and build their writing and illustration goals.
SCBWI Houston @scbwihouston.bsky.social Friend + cheerleader to those who create stories for children. Official account for the Houston chapter of the SCBWI
www.scbwi.org/regions/houston
Teresa Robeson @teresarobeson.com Author/Artist * Asian Pacific American Librarians Association PB winner * Writes kid lit, diversity, & science * 🇭🇰🇨🇦🇺🇸 * she/her * SO: @indianaclimate * sign up for my newsletter at teresarobeson.com and get free art + story * 🚫 DMs or MAGA
Raven Quill Literary Agency @ravenliterary.bsky.social A boutique literary agency representing authors and illustrators of fiction and nonfiction.
questpit || next event: NOV 4th @questpit.bsky.social #questpit is a writers hype event that welcomes industry participation || any stage of your wip can be pitched || run by @leonahwrites.bsky.social and @minaareis.bsky.social
https://questpit.carrd.co
Amy Fitzgerald @amyarielfitz.bsky.social Sr. Editorial Director for Carolrhoda Books/Lab and Zest Books at Lerner Publishing Group. Scribbler, scone enthusiast, history nerd, owner of multiple unmatched mittens. Opinions my own. She/her.
Anita Tran @anitatran.bsky.social Storyteller | Author | Illustrator | Creator
SCBWI | 12x12 | kidlit
www.anitatran.com
Maria Oglesby @mariaoglesbyart.bsky.social I write fantasy books, graphic novels, D&D campaigns, and long texts about how great my dog is. Illustrator. She/her. No AI.
Co-host of Publishing Pals podcast
https://linktr.ee/mariaoglesbyart
Left Bank Books @leftbankbookshop.bsky.social An independent bookstore in Belfast, Maine, dedicated to readers of all ages.
Contact us:
- Leftbankbookshop.com
- Email Info@leftbankbookshop.com
- Call (207) 338-9009
- Stop in at 109 Church St., Belfast, Maine.
#books #belfastme #bookshop
Yardstick Books @yardstickbooks.bsky.social Indie Bookstore: Your local in Algoma, Wisconsin (Cooler by the Lake)
Books on Main @booksonmain301.bsky.social Selling new and used books in Friendship, WI
Come see the coziest treehouse of books in Wisconsin 🥰
Home of the Bookstore Pigeons 🕊️❤️
Bookworks @bkwrks.bsky.social Independent bookstore in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Dedicated to supporting our community and connecting books and readers.
Est. 1984
bkwrks.com
Children's Book World and CBW Teens & Adults @childrensbookworld.bsky.social CHILDREN’S BOOK WORLD and CBW Teens & Adults has been open since 1986 and is a full-service bookshop for children, teens, and adults in West Los Angeles. childrensbookworld.com
It's just Chanda... no, really! @chandab.bsky.social Librarian, humanist, 100% homo sapien, anti-bigot.
Jen Brown ✨ @jenbrownwrites.bsky.social Bi, Black academic librarian (she/her); Ignyte Award nom'd SFF author; Clarion West alum (Novel Workshop '25). Stories in Fantasy, Reactor, FIYAH, & more (🔗s on jencbrown.com).
Rep'd by Fabienne Schwizer at Ki Agency.
Header by well_dipper.
Annie Pho @anniepho.bsky.social Libraries, zines, art, and bookish things. Obviously I still love cats, still a librarian.
Sacbookhaus @sacbookhaus.bsky.social Mobile book store in the Sacramento area, bringing people quality reads wherever they are. Special interest in diverse Children’s books. We provide books in multiple languages, telling the stories of many cultures. 📚💙
https://bookshop.org/shop/BookHaus
Haven Coffee and Books @havencoffeenbooks.bsky.social Independent bookstore/coffeeshop that also provides a small game room, tabletop games, space for local artists to show and sell their work, as well as locally roasted coffee, a really expensive espresso machine, used and rare books, located in Aurora, CO
Tombolo Books @tombolobooks.bsky.social ⚡️Indie Bookstore St. Pete, FL
📍2153 1st Ave S, 33712
Author events, book clubs and shopping at tombolobooks.com
📚Mon-Fri 10 am-7 pm
Sat & Sun 10am-5:30pm
Blue Heron Books @blueheronbooksny.bsky.social Blue Heron Books offers an eclectic selection of new, used, and banned books for all ages and all budgets. Located in historic High Falls, NY, our store is dedicated to your right to read. www.blueheronbooksny.com
The Old Queeriosity Shop @toqs.bsky.social We are an LGBTQIA+ Bookstore based in Plymouth, UK. We currently only ship within the UK.
our website: toqs.co.uk
our linktree: linktr.ee/toqs
Belmont Books @belmontbooks.bsky.social The biggest independent bookstore in Belmont, MA! (Also, the only one.) Loves: Books, readers, teachers, schools, kids, parents, dogs, cats, mythical creatures and desserts of all kinds! Visit us at https://belmontbooks.com or on Instagram!
Point Reyes Books @pointreyesbooks.bsky.social "The best nature and environmental bookstore in the U.S." -- William duBuys
Tamál-Húye | Marin County, CA | www.ptreyesbooks.com 
Bookie’s Bookstore - Chicago @bookieschicago.bsky.social This is the Bluesky Account for Bookie’s Bookstore on the far South Side of Chicago in the beautiful Beverly neighborhood!
Nowhere Bookshop @nowherebookshop.bsky.social We are a bookstore and cafe in San Antonio, Texas.
www.nowherebookshop.com
Village Books @villagebookstw.bsky.social Indie bookshop in The Woodlands, Texas, fighting book bans and spreading literary joy.
Off The Beaten Path Bookstore @steamboatbooks.bsky.social Just a ragtag group of booksellers and baristas in Steamboat Springs, CO's only indie bookstore
The Lahaska Bookshop @lahaskabookshop.bsky.social Indie bookstore located in Peddler's Village,PA. Sister-store to @DoylestownBookshop.Bsky.social
The Doylestown Bookshop @doylestownbookshop.bsky.social Bucks County‘s largest independent Bookshop. Supporting the community and it’s Authors for over 28 years.
The Silver Unicorn Bookstore @silverunicornbooks.bsky.social An independent bookstore for all ages in West Acton, MA. Open at 10 am every day. Shop any time at SilverUnicornBooks.com!
Camino Books - For The Road Ahead @caminobks.bsky.social We are a bookstore in San Diego County, CA. Since 1989 we’ve been creating bookstores that celebrate difference, locally and globally. Excellent selection and book recommendations, passionate booksellers and strong commitments to cultures and communities.
Book Beat @bookbeat.bsky.social Art, children’s books, zines, & quality lit. A metro Detroit indie bookstore serving the collective unconscious since 1982. Visit us at 26010 Greenfield, Oak Park, MI 48237 or call (248) 968-1190.
Monthly newsletter online at: http://thebookbeat.com/
Greedy Reads @greedyreads.bsky.social Your friendly neighborhood independent bookstores in Fells Point & Remington, Baltimore
www.greedyreads.com
Aaron’s Books @aaronsbooks.bsky.social We are a family owned and operated independent bookstore located at 35 E Main St, Lititz, PA. We hope to see you soon!
Byrd's Books @byrdbrainct.bsky.social Your local independent bookstore in the heart of downtown Bethel, CT
Ink Spell Books @inkspellbooks.bsky.social Indie Bookshop in Half Moon Bay, CA. Since 2007.
New & Used Books, toys, board games and gifts for all ages.
Proud home to Award Winning Author/Illustrator Shawn Harris.
Looker Books @lookerbooks.com Coatesville, PA's independent bookstore where curiosity, creativity, & community are found on every shelf. lookerbooks.com
Golden Leaf Books @goldenleafbooks.bsky.social 💙📚 A small bookstore in upstate NY. Just outside Albany.
Next to a Stewart's. ☕
Main Street Books -- Lafayette Indiana @mainbooksin.bsky.social Inclusive new & used bookshop in historic downtown Lafayette, IN. Championing diverse books. Home of the Biggest Gayest Table. Sister shop to @2ndflightbooks www.main-street-books.com
Booktenders WV @booktenderswv.bsky.social Indie bookstore in the small village of Barboursville WV. Woman-owned and declared as ‘horrifically woke’ by some dude on google.
All She Wrote Books @allshewrotebks.bsky.social Boston’s Only Queer/Feminist Indie Bookstore 🌈📚💜
📍Somerville, MA
https://linktr.ee/allshewrotebooks
Bridgeside Books @bridgesidebooks.bsky.social Bookseller musings from the indie bookstore in Waterbury, Vermont.
Books and more plus bespoke literary events that are off the hook!
Bridgesidebooks.com
New Story Community Books @newstorybooks.bsky.social As a socially conscious bookstore we prioritize social goals alongside financial returns, which means we seek to actively address literacy concerns in our community as part of our bottom line.
Wayfaring Booksellers @wayfaringbooks.bsky.social Queer Bookstore in Lansing, MI
wayfaringbooksellers.com
At the REO Town Marketplace ~
Open: Thurs 11-5, Fri-Sat 11-6
New & Used Books
Cross & Crows Books @crossandcrowsbooks.bsky.social That queerly friendly neighbourhood bookstore in the community of East Van on unceded and occupied MST land. Offering new and used books, small gifts, and Cozy Chairs™ for the queer soul and beloved community since 2023. www.crossandcrows.com 
Katy Budget Books @katybooks.bsky.social Independent bookstore for over 40 years in Katy TX; we sell new & used books
Main St. Books Monroe @mainstbooksmonroe.bsky.social A used and new bookstore in Monroe, Washington since 1995. Woman- and LGBTQIA-owned and operated. Store cat. 110 E. Main St. Monroe WA 98272 📚🌈😺 MainStBooksMonroe.com
Red Balloon Bookshop @redballoonbookshop.bsky.social Indie bookstore in St. Paul, MN since 1984! 🎈
The Booksmith @booksmith.bsky.social Your friendly neighborhood independent booksellers. Haight Street, San Francisco. Est. 1976.
11AM - 7PM daily. Find the good stuff at booksmith.com
The Curious Cat Bookshop @curiouscatbookshop.bsky.social 📚 Indie bookstore in Winsted, CT
🐈 Fostering through Sophia L'Orange Kitten Rescue
📖 Curation, expertise & a place to meet bookish friends
👩 Woman-owned
curiouscatbookshop.com
The Book Seller @thebooksellergv.bsky.social A local, independent bookstore in Grass Valley, CA. Proudly providing our community with quality reads since 1976.
www.thebookseller.biz
https://www.redbubble.com/people/TheBookSellerGV/explore?page=1&sortOrder=recent
Wicked Good Books @wickedgoodbooks.bsky.social The indie bookstore serving Salem, MA and visitors from around the world since 2014. Books, gifts, and more. Our toy store, Silly Bunny, is in the same location.
📍260 Essex Street - Downtown
https://linktr.ee/wickedgoodbooks.
The Twig Book Shop @thetwigbookshop.bsky.social #TwigBookShop | 📚Local Indie Book Store!
🎉Open since 1972! |📍SA, TX @HistoricPearl
⏰10-6 every day!
South Main Book Company @southmainbookco.bsky.social Independent bookstore proudly located in the heart of historic downtown Salisbury NC for over 20 years
Blue Willow Bookshop @bluewillowbooks.bsky.social West Houston's favorite bookshop. Can we say that? Opinionated service and fantastic author events since 1996.
BookPeople @bookpeople.com The largest independent bookstore in Texas 📚 A community bound by books located in the heart of downtown Austin.
Olde Towne Book Shop @otbookshop.bsky.social An author-run, new & used nonprofit bookstore selling online nationwide at oldetownebooks.com
• Supports childhood literacy through programs and free books
• Offering titles from traditional & indie authors
• 🏳️🌈Safe Space🏳️⚧️
The Bookshop Bridport @thebookshop.bsky.social We are an indie bookshop selling new books for all ages, games, puzzles and stationary. Situated in the heart of Bridport, near to the jurassic coast. 
Powell's Books @powells.bsky.social The legendary independent bookstore.
Portland, OR | est. 1971
McNally Robinson Booksellers @mcnallyrobinson.com Canada's largest, most eventful independent bookstore.
https://linktr.ee/mcnallyrobinson
Oblong Books @oblongbooks.bsky.social Independent booksellers in the Hudson Valley since 1975. Signed books, staff picks, and more! 📚 Open daily + free shipping on online orders over $30.
Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooktore.bsky.social For young readers and the young at heart. We're the independent children's and young adult bookstore with a little purple door. Posts mostly by Rumpian Timothy.
Est. 1992
Minneapolis, MN, USA
https://linktr.ee/wildrumpus
Green Apple Books @greenapplebooks.bsky.social Independent bookstore in San Francisco since 1967.
Our Sunset location is @booksonthepark.bsky.social
https://greenapplebooks.com/
A Seat at the Table Books - Elk Grove's ONLY Indie Bookstore @seatbooks.bsky.social Inclusive, LGBTQ-owned "third space" bookstore w/ cafe, events, and free wifi in Elk Grove, just south of Sacramento
queer & trans bookstore @roomofonesownbooks.bsky.social Your queer and trans owned liberation bookstore in Madison, Wisconsin. We ship anywhere in the US.
Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social Fantasy, Science Fiction, Young Adult, Mystery, Horror & more!
Author events, book signings & more!
For general queries, please contact our booksellers: 619-539-7137
https://linktr.ee/mystgalaxybooks
Porter Square Books in Cambridge & Boston @portersqbooks.bsky.social Fiercely independent bookstore in Cambridge and Boston, MA
https://linktr.ee/portersqbooks
Ballast Book Company @ballastbookco.bsky.social 🐉 Rad indie bookstore located in beautiful & complicated Bremerton, WA
📚 Shop indie bookstores and support local
📍 Corner of 4th street and Pacific Ave
www.ballastbookco.com
East Bay Booksellers @ebbooksellers.bsky.social We are a bookstore -- a good one, we think! -- selling new books -- good ones, we hope! -- in Oakland, California.
Spreadsheet Nerd @spreadsheetnerd.bsky.social #Schoollibrarian. Nerd. Lover of all things #digitalorganization. Provide weekly newsletter with #techtips & #techtools for teachers, librarians, & fellow #productivitynerds.
Try my newsletter here...
https://thespreadsheetnerd.substack.com
Katryn Bury @katrynwrites.bsky.social Award winning author and also the one who brings up serial killers at your party. 💀🖤 (she/her) BLM 🏳️🌈
Kip Wilson @kipwilsonwrites.bsky.social Author: WHITE ROSE, THE MOST DAZZLING GIRL IN BERLIN, ONE LAST SHOT, next up: BACKPACK, BOY, BERLIN (11/3/2026) | high school librarian | anti-fascist | www.kipwilsonwrites.com
Steph Cherrywell @stephcherrywell.com They/them. Author, librarian, text game creator. UNBOXING LIBBY and THE INK WITCH are out now! Represented by @marielamba.bsky.social. See my projects at stephcherrywell.com.