1001 Critical Days Foundation @1001criticaldays.com Our vision is to build a better world for babies.
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Toddling The Stacks @toddlingthestacks.com You should be reading #kidlit, and we'll help you see why.
A children's literature podcast by award-winning educator and Princeton-educated literature PhD @seangill.net
New episodes drop on Mondays!
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Readit Club @readit.club If you’re into books - welcome 🤗
Everything about books, writers, reviews, literature discussions.
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Otherlandbookshop Berlin @otherlandberlin.bsky.social We are an independent bookshop in Berlin Germany specializing in Science Fiction, Horror, Fantasy, RPG, and Science in German and English.
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Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums.bsky.social We work with museums, heritage sites and cultural organisations to help them welcome and include children, young people and families.
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Undiscovered Voices @uvcompetition.bsky.social Undiscovered Voices is an initiative by @SCBWI_BI to help find fresh, new voices in children's literature - #UV26 coming soon
Find out more and read extracts from the previous winning entries at at www.undiscoveredvoices.com
Indie Voices · Authors & Books @metareelz.com Notes from the margins of the book world.
Indie stories, wandering writers, soft recommendations, quiet conversations.
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KidsWord & AllKidsBooks – Explore, Read & Share! @allkidsbooks.com 🌟 Join our vibrant community of children's book lovers!
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The Paper Cat Bookshop @papercatbookshop.bsky.social Now online with a brick-and-mortar store opening in Tucson, AZ, we're a women-owned, independent bookstore with new and used books in a space that encourages curiosity and promotes equity. Learn more at PaperCatBookshop.com!
Norfolk Children's Book Centre @childrensbooks.bsky.social An independent children's bookshop in Norfolk 🌞
We provide services to schools & organisations across the UK, including:
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📚 School library rejuvenation
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The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) @ascl-uk.bsky.social ASCL is a leading professional body representing more than 25,000 school, college and trust leaders in all phases across the UK.
Dr Catherine Freeman @catgqf.bsky.social Sometimes a girls' education historian, at other times at work down the history mines, finding treasure.
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Annie Crombie @anniecrombie.bsky.social Co-CEO @BookTrust
Joanna Nance-Phillips @joannanance74.bsky.social Children’s literature maven and primary teacher. Resource writer. Volunteer freelance editor. Enthusiastic AI early adopter. Views mine. #kidlit #edusky 🏳️⚧️ TERFs and liars (you know who you are) can F off.
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Jo Byatt @smartiejo.bsky.social I’m a published children’s Illustrator/ Author of Bea by the Sea and Raccoon’s Rambles. Published by Child’s Play International. Pug mum. Good to meet you!
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Gita Ralleigh @gitaralleigh.bsky.social Writer/Poet/Lecturer/ex-doc
Kids' novels:
Minou Moonshine / Sam Singh @kidsbloomsbury.bsky.social
Poetry:
Empirical
@thebraag.bsky.social
Siren @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social
A Terrible Thing Bad Betty Press
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Rebecca Gediking @bexlibrarian.bsky.social GLL Head of Libraries. Irish-Dutch-Cornish-Londoner. Blue Peter Badge Holder. SMP Theatre Co-Chair. Likes reading, theatre + adventures. Views personal
Bennie Kara @benniekara.bsky.social Former UK English teacher and senior leader, now training, speaking and consulting on all things DEI, curriculum, literacy and leadership. Co-Founder of Diverse Educators.
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Michelle Pauli @michellepauli.bsky.social Writer/editor specialising in education - tech - innovation - children's books for LSE, Nesta, Jisc, Advance HE, Books for Keeps. Previously Guardian. Co-writer of weekly connectedlearning.substack.com on latest digital developments for educators
Leora Cruddas CBE @leoracruddas.bsky.social Chief executive of the Confederation of School Trusts
Psychology at Brookes @obupsychology.bsky.social Updates from the Centre for Psychological Research at Oxford Brookes University. Follow us to find out what our students and staff are up to. https://cfpr.brookes.ac.uk/
Prof. Pragya Agarwal @drpragyaagarwal.bsky.social ND Scientist & Writer:SWAY, (M)OTHERHOOD, HYSTERICAL/Writing a new book coming early 2026 and spending a lot of time in libraries and archives. FRSA FRGS. V Prof at Loughborough. Fellow at Newnham College-Cambridge, Fulbright (CUNY), Oxford etc.
Darren Matthews @darrenmatt.bsky.social Avid reader, film fanatic, amateur podcaster, actor, pianist and photographer… You can never have too many hobbies! Primary school literacy specialist: advisory teacher at CLPE.
Centre for Research in Early Childhood @crecuk.bsky.social Through our research, consultancy work, postgraduate degrees and training & development programmes, CREC has been working to improve Early Years provision for over 25 years.
We Need Diverse Books @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social We Need Diverse Books is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit revolutionizing what we read to create a world where everyone can find themself in the pages of a book.
🔗 bio.site/WeNeedDiverseBooks
Reading for Pleasure (The Open University) @openuni-rfp.bsky.social The Open University's Reading for Pleasure Research and Practice Coalition. Transforming #RfP in schools and beyond. Training & CPD from Prof. @teresacremin.bsky.social and The Open University's RfP Team💙📚✨
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The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social Stories that connect people & planet 🌱
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All About Books, LLC @allaboutbooks.bsky.social Helping literacy programs bring books to children. 📚 We are a children's book distributor located in Upstate New York.
Youth Libraries Group @youthlibrarygroup.bsky.social An active, vibrant member organisation for library and information professionals with an interest in services for children and young people. Our network stretches across the UK https://cilip.org.uk/ylg
IBBY UK @ibbyuk.bsky.social UK section of the International Board on Books for Young People
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Philli Milne @phillimilne.bsky.social Arts Council England, South West. In Bristol, probably reading a book. Views all mine!
Butterfly Conservation @savebutterflies.bsky.social The official account for UK wildlife charity Butterfly Conservation. Saving butterflies, moths and our environment. 🦋
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Endpapers @endpapers.bsky.social Sharing and celebrating the endpapers of children’s literature.
Helen Jones @hfj0108.bsky.social Upper KS2 TA. Trying to encourage a love of reading and maths.
Gethin Wallace @gethinwallace.bsky.social Primary teacher interested in children’s literature, reading for pleasure, outdoor learning, gardening for nature at school and at home.
Laura Spargo @lauraspargo.bsky.social 📚✍️ Dedicated Primary English specialist.
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Helen Morgan @helenmorgan24.bsky.social Teacher & Reading lead, Reviewer for Just Imagine, Regional Rep for the UKLA and English Lead Practitioner for the ACAT Trust. I adore children’s books, particularly picture books & poetry.
Imogen @imogenm16.bsky.social Year 6 Teacher, English Lead, OU/UKLA Teachers' Reading Group Leader based in Oxfordshire. CLiPPA judge 2024. Passionate about reading for pleasure! 📚
BarbaraV @barbaraevav.bsky.social Mum of 2/Wife/Primary Teacher/
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University of Sussex @sussex.ac.uk Welcome to our official account 👋
Nestled in the South Downs, we're a UK university located just 10 mins from beachy Brighton and an hour from London.
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@gaystheword.bsky.social @gaystheword.bsky.social LGBT+ Bookshop, London
Tues - Sat Open 11am - 6pm
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Pop-up location: 58-60 Marchmont Street, London WC1N 1AB
Dapo Adeola @dapsdraws.bsky.social Illustrator/Author/ Vis Dev artist
Malorie Blackman @malorieblackman.bsky.social Author.
Susie Day @susieday.bsky.social Children's books and charity comms. Bristol, UK. Nerdy gay. Cats, food, hobbies I never do but mean to, beer. Tired. Like a nan but one who's really into trans rights.
Soofiya @soofiya.bsky.social Graphic Designer, Lecturer & Illustrator
Chris Haughton @chrishaughton.bsky.social Author / illustrator
Little Rebels Award @littlerebsprize.bsky.social Est. 2012. The Little Rebels Children's Book Award celebrates UK radical fiction for readers aged 0-12. Run by Letterbox Library & Housmans Bookshop on behalf of the Alliance of Radical Booksellers #LittleRebelsAward #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidsBookAward
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Royal Entomological Society @royentsoc.bsky.social The Royal Entomological Society plays an international role in communicating insect science and connecting entomologists.
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Thames Rivers Trust @thamesriverstrust.bsky.social Our Vision is for a vibrant and healthy Thames River Basin.
We are a charity and a Rivers Trust 💦
TRT brings together organisations across the Thames River Basin, and fosters collaborative working to benefit the environment, wildlife and communities.
South East Rivers Trust @seriverstrust.bsky.social Environmental charity dedicated to the restoration and protection of rivers across the South East of England. A member of the Rivers Trust 🐟
The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social We are river and catchment conservation experts; a UK & Ireland charity fighting for a cleaner, healthier and wilder rivers. We are together, for rivers. 👊
BC Upper Thames @upperthames.bsky.social The Upper Thames Branch of Butterfly Conservation; the national charity saving butterflies, moths and our environment
Thames Path National Trail @thamespathnt.bsky.social Follow the iconic River Thames on the Thames Path National Trail. 185.2 miles of history, wildlife, villages, towns, cities and beautiful countryside from its source in Gloucestershire to London. https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/thames-path
Port of London Authority @londonportauth.bsky.social We look after the tidal Thames, the UK’s biggest port.
Social media is not monitored 24/7.
Thames21 @thames21.bsky.social 💧Thames21 works to transform London and the Thames Basin into a healthier, more climate-resilient region with rivers that everyone can enjoy.💧
Deb Fielden @debfielden.bsky.social Wildlife rehabilitator and student/volunteer coordinator at Cuan Wildlife Rescue in Shropshire. Previously an early years teacher, consultant, lecturer. Bit of a Wolves fan 🐺
Brick Lane Bookshop @bricklanebookshop.bsky.social London's Independent Bookshop of 2024.
Fiction, London Books, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Travel, Classics, Children's Books, Cards, Totes, and Short Story Prize.
https://linktr.ee/bricklanebookshop
Chorlton Bookshop @chorltonbookshop.bsky.social Family-owned independent bookshop, est. 1983. Browse our range of fiction, non-fiction and children's titles. Plus fast, free ordering service. (0161) 881 6374
National Centre for Writing @writerscentre.bsky.social The National Centre for Writing is a place of discovery, exchange, ideas and learning for writers, translators, readers and everyone who loves words.
Katharine Quarmby @katharineq.bsky.social Writer, editor, journalist: https://muckrack.com/katharine-quarmby; Shortlisted, New Angle Prize for Literature 2025, for historical novel The Low Road; literary agent, non-fiction, Andrew Lownie; website: katharinequarmby.com.
New Writing North @newwritingnorth.bsky.social The writing and reading development agency for the North of England.
Pritchards Bookshop @pritchardsbookshop.bsky.social We’re an Independent Bookshop based in Crosby, Liverpool. Opened in April 1975. Follow us for book recommendations, event info and more!- A Andrew Fusek Peters @andrewfusekpeters.bsky.social Wildlife photographer. OMSYSTEM Ambassador 600 photos in national media including cover shots for the Guardian, the Times, BBC Wildlife magazine and Amateur Photographer. Garden Safari ‘Andrew makes the ordinary look extraordinary.’ Iolo Williams
YAbookscentral @yabookscentral.bsky.social Website devoted to YA, Middle-Grade, and Kids books.
We offer book reviews, blog content featuring author Q&A, guest posts, excerpts, cover reveals, and giveaways!
Authors- Check out how to advertise your book with YABC!
London Canal Museum @canalmuseum.bsky.social One of the most-visited waterways museums in the UK, located in central London. On two floors we tell the story of London's canals, their people, arts and crafts, boats, horses and engineering. We offer a programme of regular boat trips from the museum.
Stewart Parsons @libraryfiend.bsky.social Founder of Get It Loud In Libraries www.loudinlibraries.com cool programme of doorstep library gigs with future BRIT & Grammy winners. Born to live in Scotland. Lover of music, books, libraries, radio, dogs, PNE & wife Elizabeth. A BEM, no less. 
Dr. Hannah M. King @hmking-linguist.bsky.social sociolinguist 🗣💬 (senior lecturer #English language; PhD applied linguistics): #multilingualism | transnational & multilingual identities | discourse | space & place | multilingual #picturebooks -> @multilinglibrary.bsky.social 💙📚
Speaking Volumes @speaking-volumes.bsky.social A live literature organisation getting underrepresented voices heard, reaching diverse audiences and finding exciting ways to present writers.
https://linktr.ee/speakingvolumes?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=b591d9c3-0f16-46cd-a964-600542abf00d
Thank You Books @thankyoubooks.bsky.social Birmingham, AL’s independent bookstore
Find your book. Find your people. 🩵
lnk.bio/thankyou_bham
Anthony Lewis Illustration @alewisillustration.bsky.social Illustrator
Headteacher Update @headteacherupdate.bsky.social A free magazine and website for UK primary school leaders (and teachers). Weekly ebulletins. A monthly podcast. Regular webinars. Conferences. Lots of best practice articles and case studies as well as news & resources. Posts by @pwhenshaw.bsky.social
Institute of Health Visiting @ihealthvisiting.bsky.social A UK centre of excellence, supporting the development of universally high-quality health visiting practice.
Centre for Mental Health @centreformh.bsky.social Speaking up for social justice in mental health. Find out more https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/
Festival of Europe Scotland @festivalofeurope.bsky.social Festival of Europe Scotland 2027 will take place from May 5 - 16. Centred around both Europe Days -May 5 & 9 - this annual festival celebrates peace, democracy, freedom and connections. https://festivalofeuropescotland.org Photo: KEVA
Jacqueline Phillips @qualityofmercy.bsky.social Actor, social justice, earth lover, eternal optimist or highly delusional.
Rep: Esta Charkham Associates
Creative Associate: Seven Stories, National Centre for Children’s Books, Newcastle.
@kinshipcharity.bsky.social @kinshipcharity.bsky.social 
Hugh @hughrussell.bsky.social Chief Exec of Children in Wales
CILIP Cymru Wales @cilipcymru.bsky.social Corff proffesiynol ar gyfer llyfrgellwyr ac arbenigwyr gwybodaeth yng Nghymru/Professional body for librarians, information and knowledge specialists in Wales. cilip.org.uk/cymruwales
Rachel Boden @rachel-the-editor.bsky.social 
Libraries Rising @librariesrising.bsky.social We are a collaborative network creating libraries of tomorrow with children and young people today.
Libraries Rising is the working name of Association of Senior Children’s and Education Librarians (formerly known as ASCEL)
Action for Children @actionforchildren.bsky.social 
National Autistic Society @autisticsociety.bsky.social We are here to transform lives, change attitudes and create a society that works for autistic people. This is a holding account only. Please contact us through our other channels. 
Autism Alliance UK @autismallianceuk.bsky.social Making a world where autistic people can thrive.
Through a strong sector, systemic change and a better understanding of autism.
@camillareidbooks.bsky.social @camillareidbooks.bsky.social 
Colette Townend @colettet.bsky.social Systems librarian at Lambeth Libraries (she/her) 🏴
Battersea Bookshop @batterseabookshop.bsky.social Neighbourhood bookshop in the iconic Battersea Power Station with a hub for community events.
Brought to you by Stanfords
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
Boswell Book Festival @bozzybookfest.bsky.social Bestselling authors bring biography and memoir to life at Boswell Book Festival. Join us for a weekend of in-person and live-streamed talks from 8-10 May.
Down's Syndrome Association @dsa-uk.bsky.social We are a national organisation, committed to improving quality of life for people who have Down’s syndrome, promoting their right to be included on a full and equal basis with others.
Down Syndrome Resource Foundation @dsrfcanada.bsky.social DSRF provides comprehensive support, rich social connections, and the best resources available so people with Down syndrome and their families can thrive.
Green Schools Project @greenschools.bsky.social We are transforming how schools respond to the climate crisis through delivery of high-quality climate education and pupil-led action. https://www.greenschoolsproject.org.uk/
Read our impact report at: https://www.greenschoolsproject.org.uk/about-us/
The Tree Council @thetreecouncil.bsky.social Conservation charity bringing everyone together for the love of trees 🌳
London Wildlife Trust @ldnwildlifetrust.bsky.social Championing nature recovery in London, repairing our lost connection to the natural world since 1981.
#LondonWildlifeTrust
https://www.wildlondon.org.uk/
World Wildlife Fund @worldwildlife.org Nature gives us so much. Now is the time to give back. Nature Needs Us Now. WWF-US
The Wildlife Trusts @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social Sharing nature stuff, stories & news from The Wildlife Trusts - our goal is nature's recovery on land and at sea. Posts by The Wildlife Trusts comms team.
Woodland Trust Scotland @wtscotsocial.bsky.social
🌳 The Scotland arm of the UK's largest woodland conservation charity.
💚 We create, protect & restore native woods & trees for people & wildlife, to combat climate change & build a greener future.
🌐 www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/scotland/
Oceana UK @oceanauk.bsky.social Ocean charity fighting to protect UK seas ✊🌊 We campaign to:
🪸 Ban bottom trawling in ocean havens
🐟 Stop overfishing
❌ End new oil & gas
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Craig Bennett @craigbennett3.bsky.social CEO of The Wildlife Trusts, UK.
Advisory Commissioner, 2030 Clean Power Commission. Senior Associate, CISL. Associate Fellow, Homerton College, Cambridge. Judge, The Wainwright Prize.
Formerly CEO Friends of the Earth