Big Bearded Spookseller @bigbeardedbookseller.com I’ve got a beard, I sell books
Books read: 91/100
📚 Feeding the Monster
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https://www.bigbeardedbookseller.com
https://linktr.ee/bigbeardedbookseller
John O'Connor @johnoconn78.bsky.social 
Veronica Bartles @vbartles.com Author: THE PRINCESS & THE FROGS and TWELVE STEPS, recycle-knitter, graphic designer (web/book design, etc.) #KidLitConfections cookie queen, book-grandma, #ActuallyAutistic. (she/her) https://vbartles.com
Alex Maglalang Barrow @alexmagbarrow.bsky.social 📚Editor @kuriomagazine
✏️ children’s book illustrator
represented by @unitedagents
🇵🇭🇬🇧 London 📍
http://linktr.ee/alexmaglalangbarrow/
@jiaconoauthor.bsky.social @jiaconoauthor.bsky.social Canadian author/illustrator of "The Monsters No Grownup Sees"
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jiaconoauthor
@wonderfail.bsky.social @wonderfail.bsky.social 
Dmitry @dmitrygart.bsky.social Children's book illustrator ✏️ | Based in Israel | Open to commissions & collaborations | dmitryg.art
Brackenlowe Halt Storyworld @brackenloweproject.bsky.social A quiet storyworld legacy project for children and grown-ups. Gentle tales, old railway memories and his journals.
( Brackenlowe Halt is a fictional storyworld rooted in the railway and social history of Hull and East Yorkshire)
brackenlowehalt.co.uk
Print Play Protect @printplayprotect.bsky.social We make cool tabletop items :D
Emerald Create @emeraldcreate.bsky.social 💚 Brand World Design & Story Strategy for Kids & Family IP | Multisensory Worlds shaped by √EC⁺∞ EurekaSenses™
@hollyswain.bsky.social @hollyswain.bsky.social 
Tarot 78 Fates 🔥Launching on Kickstarter today!🔥 @tarot78fates.bsky.social I’m Max, the creator of the Arcanum Academy Tarot deck. This is a unique Tarot deck. Only as an exclusive collector’s edition.
➡️ http://kck.st/4kCBwL0 ⬅️
P. J. Purtee, AKA Jill (Shields) @pjpurtee.bsky.social SCBWI
PBs
Poet: The Toy, Little Thoughts Press
Mira Reisberg's Children's Book Academy (featured poems)
Honors: Madness! Poetry (Elite 8), #50PreciousWords, Valentiny, Halloweensie, Holiday, Spring Fling
School volunteer
Hx: pediatrics
http://pjpurtee.com
Illustration Jobs @illustration-jobs.com https://illustration-jobs.com is a free job board for illustrators.
Operated by two lovely humans 🇱🇧 🇵🇭 not bots or AI.
Jon Esparza @jonscrazyblues.bsky.social Hey y’all! I’m cartoonist and stagehand extraordinaire Jon Esparza! The skies have become… CRAZY!!!
Be sure to check out my comics and art at:
BubbleFox.TheComicSeries.com
JonsCrazyStuff.blogspot.com
https://www.redbubble.com/people/jonscrazyshirts/shop
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!
Jessie D. Phillips | Picture Book Writer @phillipsjessied.bsky.social Writes to bring laughter and joy to kids by encouraging them to be in relationship with storytelling as listeners, storytellers, and writers. #SCBWI.
Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social KidLit Author:
RAISAH AND THE BOAT TRIP (2023),
HUMPHREY THE EGG_SPLORER (2023)
THE ANIMAL SOCIETIES SERIES (2023)
12x12 Challenge
Andrew Allsop @allsopsfables.bsky.social Children’s book author, #PBParty Finalist ’25, #PBRisingStars Mentee ’23, WriteHive Mentee ’24, member of SCBWI, repped by @kaitlynleann17.bsky.social at Bradford Literary Agency.
Semper Anticus Press @semperanticuspress.bsky.social Indie publisher launching soon!
Main site: www.book-shelfie.com/submissions
semperanticuspress@gmail.com
Kindlei – Smarter Kindle Book Discovery @kindlei.bsky.social Where Kindle books stay visible, not buried.
For indie and traditional authors who want lasting discoverability.
📘 List your book → kindlei.com
aNi ilustra @aniilustra.bsky.social 🖌 Children's book author-illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart
✉️ ani.ilustra.asl@gmail.com
🌐 www.aniilustra.com
The Edinburgh Bookshop @edinburghbookshop.bsky.social Small but mighty, award-winning indpendent bookshop in the heart of Edinburgh's lovely Bruntsfield area
https://www.edinburghbookshop.com/
Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social Layne Johnson is a picture book writer/aspiring illustrator. #SCBWI. Humor and Heart|STEAM and SEL|ADHD #amquerying
Website: https://laynejohnsonkidsbooks.com/
Hannah Opie @autumnfables.bsky.social Coffee fuelled day dreamer
Illustrator | author | bookseller | NE UK✏️
𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿
Looking for representation
𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗼:
https://www.autumnfables.co.uk
Picture Book Creative Crew @pbcreativecrew.bsky.social Welcome! We are a bountiful bunch of KidLit creatives with picture books sailing your way. Hop aboard! #PBCreativeCrew #picturebookauthor #scbwi
Ciaran De Buitlear | Gardeningwell @gardeningwell.ie Author of Nature’s Acre. Founder, Gardeningwell.ie — wildlife gardening in Ireland (Stamullen, Co Meath).
Walled garden + school/community projects.
Peat-free, pesticide-free. Native plants, pollinators. Media: gardeningwell.ie/press/media
Bobbie snyder @sweetpromo.bsky.social Welcome! I share useful product finds, shopping deals, and everyday recommendations. Follow for new discoveries and smart shopping ideas 🛍️
Collabs : bobbiesnyder111@outlook.com
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 |
B.T.Slylark @bt-skylark.bsky.social B.T. Skylark writes stories for the quiet ones, the different ones, the dreamers. Neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, and based on the South Coast, he believes magic belongs to those who never quite fit in.
Joanna Bagniewska @joannabagniewska.com Lecturer in Environmental Science at Oxford Uni @ox.ac.uk @lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk
Fellow at @kelloggoxford.bsky.social
Zoologist, science communicator, 🇵🇱 in 🇬🇧.
#AcademicSky 🧪
I write books, buy them!
https://linktr.ee/jbagniewska
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.
Claire @chocolateyscakes.bsky.social Work in libraries 📚with under 5s. Make cakes 🍰 and sugar flowers 🌺
Ben Scotton 🇬🇧 📚 ✝️ @bpscotton.bsky.social Husband. Artist. Pilgrim. Follower of Jesus Christ. Busy writing and building the Wanderer's Post magazine in merry old England.
*Apolitical. Insults will be ignored. Smut will be blocked.*
monkeyandwhale.co.uk wandererspost.com
@thomasolsen18.bsky.social @thomasolsen18.bsky.social 
Sarah Atherton @sarah-a-author.bsky.social Children's Author & Teacher/SENCo
Winner #ChuckleChallenge 2024
Winner #springflingkidlit 2023
Mentor #WriteMentor 2023 & 2025
Cara Matheson @carawriter.bsky.social Children’s writer *debut Feb ‘23 with #owletpress*. Ex journo. Mum of girls. x2 #WMCNA shortlisted. Agent: Neil Dunnicliffe @springliterary
Jason Chapman @jasonchapman.bsky.social Author, illustrator, picture book maker
https://jasonchapman.co.uk/
Shop: https://jasonchapman.bigcartel.com/
Funda @fundacevik.bsky.social Designer, etc.
David Daily @daviddaily.bsky.social Writer (PB, MG) | rep’d by Elena Giovinazzo
Entrepreneur, salty snack aficionado, outdoor & travel enthusiast, grumpy runner, skilled in cookery, made in Minneapolis | MN
Elizabeth Everett | Educator & Kidlit Author 📚 @elizabetheverett.bsky.social ➡️ Boosting books for #Teachers, #Educators, #Librarians, #Parents, #Authors, #Writers, and #Readers
💙 Former #Teacher turned #Homeschool mama
✏️ #Kidlit #Writer and #SCBWI member
📚 #PB #Author rep'd by Michelle Witte
🖱️ elizabetheverettbooks.com
Aidan Cassie @aidancassie.bsky.social Island-dwelling picture-book-maker.
Author & illustrator of STERLING, BEST DOG EVER • LITTLE JUNIPER MAKES IT BIG • THE WORD FOR FRIEND
and... CAT SHAPES, spring 2026!
portfolio at http://aidancassie.com
treeskulltown @treeskulltown.bsky.social Artist Author • Make Subrealism • https://treeskulltown.com • Handmade art 🙌 : mixed media animation • Art for peace > culture against fascism 🌈
Anitra Rowe Schulte @anitraschulte.bsky.social Children’s book author
DANCING WITH DADDY ✨❤️
WILLOW AND BUNNY 🍃🐰
STARLIN chapter books (2026/27)
12x12 | SCBWI
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Martin Rider @abcone101.bsky.social Living in Exmouth, UK, I am a financial planner and a biology graduate. My dissertation focused on jackass penguins (Spheniscus demersus). I am passionate about Jesus and enjoy dabbling in painting and writing.
Nora Thompson @norathompson.bsky.social | Art | Design | Writing |
I look nothing like my avatar.
https://linktr.ee/norathompson
@cymraesirgaer.bsky.social @cymraesirgaer.bsky.social 
Carly & Marvin @cmhearts.bsky.social 
SkyWizard @skywizardmusic.bsky.social I make Electro pop with big ideas, in-your-face vocals and a dash of rock 'n' roll.
New Single "Wolfdog" out now!
https://linktr.ee/skywizardmusic
Sweet Cuddles and Hugs Reading @cuddle-and-read.bsky.social Welcome to Sweet Cuddles & Hugs Reading! We share our interactive read-aloud stories designed to spark imagination & learning for your littles. Subscribe on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@SweetCuddlesandHugsReading
misheleneous Handmade Gifts | Home & Hound @misheleneous.bsky.social Helen Rogers Designer Maker 2013
Degree in Painting & Photography
Lives & works Manchester
Border Terrier Heidi
Handmade Gifts for Home & Hound
Theo Paphitis SBS Winner 2018
Shop: misheleneous.etsy.com
https://linktr.ee/misheleneous
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KidsWord & AllKidsBooks – Explore, Read & Share! @allkidsbooks.com 🌟 Join our vibrant community of children's book lovers!
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✍️ Authors & Illustrators: List & showcase your books to a global audience.
Valerie Estelle Frankel📚👩🏫🌌🎲🎮🏰📜🧷🧛🏻♂️🦇🎭✡️✍️🧙🏻🎃 @valeriefrankel.bsky.social 👨🎓Professor, 📚author of 100 books on drwho💫starwars✨outlander #sfwa🚀 #scbwi #kidlit Cali https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004KMCLQK pitch me on #academic #Jewish #sff https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/series/jewish-science-fiction-and-fantasy/
Candy Gourlay @candygourlay.bsky.social KidLit author. Makes comics. Loves dogs.
My website: https://www.candygourlay.co.uk/
My new blog https://houseofprocrastination.substack.com/
My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candygourlay/
You’ve Got Dolls @youvegotdolls.bsky.social Mother and daughter taking photos of life in the small world
Writln @writln.bsky.social List your books, share stories, join ARC programs, swap book reviews, connect with readers, and grow your author brand. Engage in writing retreats, character Q&As, author interviews, giveaways, and exclusive events. https://writln.com/
Alison Hunt @emeraldshadow.bsky.social Author of MG fantasy The Last Time Wrangler. Two poems and a short story published. Collector of vintage costume jewellery. #SCBWI_BI #WriteMentor
Lou Is A G @glouisa61.bsky.social Arty buff & Social Media Sampler. I just joined here today 17/12/2023.
Beth Williams Illustrator @bethillustrator.bsky.social Illustrator based in Hampshire, UK.
https://www.bethwilliamsillustrator.com
Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop @happyreadingbooks.bsky.social EST. 2024 by award-winning specialist Children’s bookseller, Nicci.
🔝STAPLE ☕️, Reading Street, Broadstairs, Kent 🇬🇧
www.happyreading.uk
Katie Kulla @katiekulla.bsky.social 🌻 Author FARM-RAISED KIDS (Storey 2024)
🌱 Illustrator EDIBLE (Thames & Hudson 2023)
🥕 Podcaster GROWING FOR MARKET PODCAST
Sally Anderson @sallyginger.bsky.social Freelance illustrator with clients from PRH, innocent, NHS and Chatsworth House with a passion for drawing and specialising is Children’s book illustration.
Marloes De Vries @marloesdevee.bsky.social ✏️ Working as an artist/writer/illustrator
🌿 Thinker, neurodivergent, bookworm, plant toucher, walker
📍Netherlands (Drent in Rotterdam) and UK
https://marloesdevries.com/en/links
Bear Edwards @bearedwards.bsky.social Cartoonist, illustrator, designer.
National Cartoonists Society
#seekingrepresentation
BearEdwards.ink
Rob Walton @robwaltonwriter.bsky.social https://theemmapress.com/shop/childrens/please-dont-read-the-footnotes-please/
www.robwaltonwriter.co.uk
“playful, zingy and warm”.
Carnegie Prize nominee.Whitley Bay via Scunny.All sorts of writing for all sorts of ages.
@robwaltonwriter on other places.
David Long @writerdavidlong.bsky.social Blue Peter Book of the Year winner. Writes for children and adults, 70+ books translated into more than 30 languages. Occasional ghost. Agent: Penny Holroyde at Holroyde-Cartey.
davidlong.info
Terry Lowell @terrylowell.bsky.social Writing is my passion. I have produced material for television and the stage. My children’s book My Zombie Best Friend was published in 2017. https://www.facebook.com/TerryLowellAuthor
Kitty Harris @kittyharrisillo.bsky.social Children’s book illustrator based in London repped by Claire Cartey claire@holroydecartey.com
www.kittyharris.co.uk
Claire L-Gordon @clincolngordon.bsky.social ✍️children’s writer 👩🏫teacher 
Sarah Lodge @sarahjlodge.bsky.social Illustrator and printmaker
Children’s Bookseller
London, UK
sarahlodge.com
Terry Birdgenaw @terrybirdgenaw.bsky.social Award-winning author of The Antunite Chronicles (Antifascist Allegorical Fiction), Satirist, Professor, Democracy Defender, Resists Autocracy, Writing for freedom, Check out my humorous Orwellian stories.
terrybirdgenaw.com
https://linktr.ee/terrybirdgenaw
Lily Baron @lilybaron.bsky.social children’s book illustrator
loves to draw animals and veggies
Rep’d by literaturagentur-arteaga.de for 🇩🇪🇦🇹🇨🇭
lilybaronillustrations.com
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
Kidlit For Los Angeles @kidlitforla.bsky.social Auction by the #kidlit community to raise funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts. Bidding: Jan 20th (9am PST) - Jan 28th (8pm PST).
Amazing items up for bid: www.32auctions.com/kidlitforlosangeles
Bear logo by Sydney Hanson IG: @sydwiki
Jim Field @jimfield.bsky.social Children’s book Illustrator, author, artist, character designer.
Dean Simons @deansimons.bsky.social He/Him. UK-based freelance culture writer/journalist [news & features]. Interests: world comics, comics history, digital comics + tech/gaming
Portfolio | https://linktr.ee/dean.simons
Support my work | https://ko-fi.com/deansimons
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Viv Schwarz @vivschwarz.bsky.social Author, artist, interactive designer.
Hopes you are mostly happy.
She/they
https://www.vivianeschwarz.co.uk/
https://ko-fi.com/vivschwarz
https://linktr.ee/vivschwarz
Dapo Adeola @dapsdraws.bsky.social Illustrator/Author/ Vis Dev artist
Shirley Hottier💫 Illustrator @shirleyhottier.bsky.social French illustrator based in Edinburgh, UK.
2021 FAB PRIZE Illustration winner. Represented by Emily Talbot @unitedagents
#kidlit illustration, #editorial and everything in between. Also a placemaker/urban designer in a previous life
sᴏғɪᴀ ᴄᴀʀᴅᴏsᴏ .·͙* @sofiagcardosoo.bsky.social ˙ᵕ˙ illustrator and designer of ᴄᴏʟᴏʀғᴜʟ & ᴘʟᴀʏғᴜʟ artwork
⋒ children's books, greeting cards, puzzles & more
⌂ represented by the Bright Agency
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.·͙* https://sofiacardoso.com/
Lucy Fleming @illustratelucy.bsky.social Manchester based children's author, illustrator & brush maker 🌻Sitting in a cosy corner with a cup of tea. Agents: @the_bright_agency 💛
Jo Lindley @jolindley.bsky.social Illustrator & Author | rep'd by The Plum Agency
(The artist formerly known as Archistrator)
jolindley.com
@julietclarebell.bsky.social @julietclarebell.bsky.social 
@corinnemccoy.bsky.social @corinnemccoy.bsky.social Archivist/Librarian, artist, mother of kids and cats.