Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social Sharing news about kids books from international publishers and domestic library and teacher conferences https://www.publisherspotlight.com
The Reading Agency @readingagency.bsky.social We are a UK charity that inspires social and personal change through the proven power of reading. In 2025/26, we reached over 2.5 million people.
World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social 📚 World Book Day® - Thursday 5 March 2026 📚
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Newham Bookshop @newhambookshop.bsky.social Est in 1978, Newham Books is one of east London's leading independent bookshops. With an extensive events programme, check out some of the authors coming up.
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PEN International @peninternational.bsky.social Defending freedom of expression and promoting literature worldwide since 1921.
The Story Museum @thestorymuseum.bsky.social Step into an immersive world of stories at Oxford’s most unusual museum for all ages and celebrate the power of stories to teach and delight.
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Matilda Battersby @matildabattersby.bsky.social Writer and journalist. Former arts editor at The Independent, and editor of Popshot Quarterly. The Bookseller sometimes 
Bob Johnston @bobjohnstonbooks.bsky.social 'Our Big Day' LGBTQ+ award-winning picturebook published 2022. Currently subbing agents w/ a gay novel for adults. Husband, dog lover, cat misser, biscuit eater, previously @gutterbookshop ... he/him 🇮🇪 linktr.ee/bobjohnstonbooks
Jen Carney @jencarney.bsky.social Author-illustrator based in UK.
Shirley Hottier💫 Illustrator @shirleyhottier.bsky.social French illustrator based in Edinburgh, UK.
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Bibi Bakare-Yusuf @bibibakareyusuf.blacksky.app Publishing Director and Founder, Cassava Republic Press.
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Eggyhelen a.k.a Helen Jones @eggyhelen.bsky.social Lecturer in Primary Education @UCL, PhD candidate @Goldsmiths. Loves children's literature & comics. And cats. Not that fussed about eggs tbh.
Mariesa Dulak 🐯📚 @mariesadulak.bsky.social Children's author | Ex-Publishing | MA Kids Lit | Winner of @FABAward | @thegeacademy | @scbwi | Rep’d by @bathlitagency
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Angel Dike @angeldk.bsky.social Children's Writer repped by Anne Clark ⭐ Mum Of Two ⭐School Governor ⭐ Storyteller Surname is pronounced 'DK'
Cipher Press @cipherpress.bsky.social An independent press publishing queer and trans authors
Canadian Worker Co-operative Federation @canadianworkercoop.bsky.social Supporting & strengthening Canada’s worker co-op movement (en deux langues officielles!)
Solidarity Works / La Solidarité nous réussit
Indie Voices · Authors & Books @metareelz.com Notes from the margins of the book world.
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Jasmine Norden @jasminenorden.bsky.social Senior writer at Tes. Get in touch at jasmine.norden@tes.com
Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social Green Party Leader (England & Wales)
London Assembly Member.
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Erin Ekins (she/her) @queerlyautistic.bsky.social 32. Autistic. Queer. Fat. Fangirl. Wearer of fab earrings. Author of 'Queerly Autistic: The Ultimate Guide for LGBTQIA+ Teens on the Spectrum'.
Robert Starling @robertstarling.bsky.social Writer and Illustrator. 100% human. 😀
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GLAAD @glaad.bsky.social Accelerating acceptance for LGBTQ people. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
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Melinda Salisbury @melindasalisbury.com Athos in the streets. Aramis in the sheets. Porthos in the skeets
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Refugee Week @refugeeweek.bsky.social World's largest arts & culture festival celebrating the contributions, creativity and resilience of refugees 🧡. 14-20 June 2027
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Red Pepper Media @redpeppermag.bsky.social 🌶 Spicing up the left since '94.
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Elena Arévalo Melville @earevalomelville.bsky.social Award winning Latin American author illustrator of children’s books in UK. School visits, libraries, festivals. Professional outsider, migrant, loiterer. she/her
Los Nombres Secretos
Elki is not my dog
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Hay Festival @hayfestival.bsky.social ...a world of different...
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Mostly Book Talk @mostlybooktalk.bsky.social A podcast about children’s and YA books for teachers and librarians. Interviews with authors and also anyone doing interesting reading for pleasure activities, plus lots of book talk. #kidlitUK
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BookwormVaught - Dr Anna Vaught @bookwormvaught.bsky.social Author of many books, teacher, mentor, #Curae, campaigner, doctored, mum of 3. Wilts, Wales, Southern US https://linktr.ee/bookwormvaught?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=00043ddf-6cad-43e1-8c8a-d89 rep. Clare Coombes at Liverpool Literary Agency 🇵🇸
Floris Books @florisbooks.bsky.social Indie publisher based in Edinburgh. We specialise in beautiful books for children and fascinating non-fiction for adults. Check out our imprint @discoverkelpies.bsky.social
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USBBY @usbby.bsky.social The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) is a nonprofit organization devoted to building bridges of international understanding through children's and young adult books. 
Publishers Association @publishersassoc.bsky.social We are the member organisation for UK publishing.
Runnymede Trust @runnymedetrust.bsky.social Progressing racial justice since 1968
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Branford Boase Award @branfordboaseaward.bsky.social Set up in memory of award-winning author Henrietta Branford and her editor Wendy Boase, one of the founders of Walker Books, the Branford Boase Award is given annually to the author and editor of the year’s outstanding debut novel for children.
Shannon Hale @shannonhale.bsky.social Bestselling author of 50+ books. PRINCESS ACADEMY, AUSTENLAND, PRINCESS IN BLACK, REAL FRIENDS, DREAM ON, ITTY BITTY KITTY-CORN. Mom of 4 awesome young adults. she/her. Curiosity and compassion. www.shannonhale.com
@mywordsmybook.bsky.social @mywordsmybook.bsky.social 
WritersMosaic @writersmosaic.bsky.social An online magazine and developmental resource reflecting the changing reality of contemporary Britain, from its past and into its future. www.writersmosaic.org.uk. 
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
Joanna Sholem @bookjo.bsky.social 
Radhika Natarajan @imperialhistorian.bsky.social 💁🏾 Imperial Historian
📝 Race, Ethnicity, Migration, Multiculturalism
🦉 @reed_college_
📕 Hear Our Voices - out now from Quarto Kids!
https://linktr.ee/radhikanatarajan
Ally Lester @cogenthippo.bsky.social Writer and reader of fiction -- history, sff, romance, thrillers. Interested in sustainability, rewilding, growing things. Knitter, early tech adopter, parent, spouse, disabled.
They/them. Also writes as Frances Fox. https://lnk.bio/gjD5 🏳️🌈 ✒️ 🏳️⚧️
Sojung Kim-McCarthy @creativesojung.bsky.social Author-illustrator 🇰🇷🇬🇧 She/her
Agent: @agenthawk.bsky.social
My PB debut: BINNA’S DALGONA (2025)
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Tommy Doyle @tommydoyle.bsky.social Canadian Kidlit Illustrator
Available for work
Rep by @lemonadeillustrationagency
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@bookriot.bsky.social @bookriot.bsky.social 
Gayathiri they/them @unembarrassable.bsky.social NB 👅 Tamil👅 Poet
gayathiri.co.uk for bookings
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Jake Hayes @tygertale.bsky.social Writer, bookseller, audio describer | Children's books blog tygertale.com | Bath Spa #MAWYP grad | Dr Who | pop music | theatre | #TygertaleVintage books https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/tygertale
Philip Jones @philipdsjones.bsky.social Editor. Starting over.
Shahab Shamshirsaz @sha-hab.bsky.social Children’s book illustrator
Represented by Advocate Art agency.
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Joe Lillington @joelillington.bsky.social Picture book Illustrator based in the UK!
I make #joesbrushset brushes for @Procreate - https://ko-fi.com/joesbrushset/
Some #gamedev!
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Quarto Books UK @quartobooksuk.bsky.social 📚 We create a wide range of beautiful books and gifts with a mission to inspire, enrich and enlighten.
🌍 Part of the Global Quarto Family.
Discover our titles here: https://linktr.ee/QuartoBooksUK
Mayo Agard-Olubo @mayowrites.bsky.social Children's Writer & Poet,
Winner Mo Prize 2023, #AWritingChance and a London Writers Award.
Highly Commended #fabprize
Rep: Ludo Cinelli @ Eve White Literary Agency
George Padmore Institute @gpadmoreinstitute.bsky.social Community archive of black grassroots activist and cultural movements associated with John La Rose and Sarah White, co-founders of New Beacon Books, and many others. Testimony to the creativity and resilience of black resistance.
https://linktr.ee/thegpi
Cait Darfler..... is on SUBMISSION! @caitdarfler.com picture book writer. mom. geologist. environmentalist. gardener. jigsaw puzzler. #SCBWI #kidlit 🏳️🌈
PBParty2025 Finalist!
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Rep'd by Joyce Sweeney @joycekay.bsky.social
Estee Hall @esteehillustrates.bsky.social 🖍️ Illustrator, designer, storyteller.
🎓HarperCollins Author Academy - Alumni 2025
💂🏾♀️London, UK
*Seeking representation*
✐ Portfolio: www.esteehall.com
📧Email: xesteex@ymail.com
🎨Shop: www.thisismi.co.uk
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
Polari Press @polari.press Queer publishing and design studio. Not affiliated with any other Polari-named things.
polari.press | polari.com
PEN America @penamerica.bsky.social We stand at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect open expression in the U.S. and worldwide. Support and learn more at pen.org.
Siski Kalla Author/Illustrator @siskikalla.bsky.social Opinions: Children’s books are the most delicious; watercolour is liquid colour therapy; animals and GREEN are pure joy.
Facts: Actually autistic, breast cancer beater, sopaipilla eater, my book, Gertie is Not ALL Dogs, out now, Clavis Publishing.
Ali Baker @alisonbaker01.bsky.social BA Primary lecturer at UEL. Children's fantasy literature researcher. Podcast host at Fantasy Book Swap. Trans rights are human rights.
No DMs without asking first. I am a prolific blocker.
Melanie Walsh @mellymeldubs.bsky.social Assistant Professor @ University of Washington, Information School. PhD in English from WashU in St. Louis.
I’m interested in books, data, social media, & digital humanities.
They call me "Eyre Jordan" on the bball court. 🏀
https://melaniewalsh.org/
The Cooperative Economy @cooperatives.bsky.social Advocating for a democratic, equitable, and inclusive world through cooperatives, worker ownership, unions, mutual aid, and workplace democracy. 💜
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Nicolette Jones @nicolettejones.bsky.social Author
Hon FRSL
RLF Fellow
Sunday Times Children's Books
#NewIllustrationoftheDay
Blog, biog, gallery, books: on www.nicolettejones.com
Events: phil@showmetherabbit.com.
Art by John Jones: www.johnedwardjones.co.uk
Andrea Beaty @andreabeatyauthor.bsky.social NYT author of The Questioneers. Ada Twist, Scientist/ Rosie Revere, Engineer. New title: Billie Jean Peet, Athlete!
#kidlit #stem #sel #reading #literacy #whimsy
http://www.andreabeaty.com
https://questioneers.com
IBBY UK @ibbyuk.bsky.social UK section of the International Board on Books for Young People
Find us elsewhere: https://linktr.ee/ibbyuk
Eva Wong Nava @evawongnava.bsky.social Author| Editor| Sensitivity Reader| Art Historian 
Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social Award-winning journalism for schools, including news, analysis, research reviews and teaching and learning guides.
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
linktr.ee/ClareWeze
Salena Godden @salenagodden.bsky.social NEW novel 'The Life Of Life' publishes March 2027
'The Good Immigrant - 10th Anniversary Edition' out this month, September 2026, Canongate Books
https://salenagodden.substack
https://www.salenagodden.co.uk
Camilla Sucre @succreart.bsky.social Illustrator, vampire enthusiast and resident fashionista 💕
She/Her
Represented by Helen Boyle at Pickled Ink
Vashti Harrison @vashtiharrison.bsky.social Author-Illustrator based in Brooklyn
The School Library Association @sla.org.uk We are a national education charity and membership organisation that supports all schools to encourage reading for pleasure through the school library. Find out more: https://sla.org.uk #BookSky
The Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social Empowering authors since 1884. The largest UK union for writers, illustrators and literary translators. #societyofauthors #humanauthored
Historical Association @histassoc.bsky.social The Historical Association is the voice for history. For over 100 yrs we have brought, teachers, students, academics and enthusiasts together to explore the past and inspire future historians. We provide digital and in-person resources. www.history.org.uk
Cat Mitchell @catmitchell17.bsky.social Senior Lecturer in Publishing researching disability. Ex-Penguin.
📚🌈 she/her
The Wainwright Prizes @wainwrightprize.bsky.social Stories that connect people & planet 🌱
#WainwrightPrize
🦆 2026 SHORTLISTS ANNOUNCED!
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Jen Campbell @jenvcampbell.bsky.social Bestselling author of fourteen books. Book reviewer. Booktuber. Disability advocate. www.jen-campbell.co.uk jenvcampbell@gmail.com
The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social The UK's best-loved book awards for children & young people, celebrating outstanding writing & illustration; judged by librarians @cilip.bsky.social #Carnegies2026
https://carnegies.co.uk/
Other socials 👉 https://linktr.ee/carnegiemedals
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
Co-operatives UK @cooperativesuk.bsky.social The UK's apex body and authority on co-operatives, we provide expert support, advocacy and development to help member-owned businesses thrive and build a fairer, more sustainable future. Sign up to our newsletters: www.uk.coop/email
Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social Children’s Books North Network connects and supports published children’s writers, illustrators and publishing professionals living in the North and Scotland.
Co-leads Emma Layfield, Beatrice Cross & Bethany Sparks
www.linktr.ee/childrensbooksnorth
Heather Paterson @heatherpaterson.co.uk Head of Partnerships and Development @consortium.lgbt | Chair @proudchangemakers.bsky.social | LGBTQ+ Columnist Exposed Magazine
Proud queer 🏳️🌈 Trans ally 🏳️⚧️ Intersectional feminist ✊ Anti-fascist #LGBWithTheT
www.heatherpaterson.co.uk
Yassmin Abdel-Magied @yassmin.bsky.social screenwriter + novelist
newsletter yassmin.substack.com. @yassmin_a on most other socials
Lui Sit @lui-land.bsky.social Kids MG author. Land of the Last Wildcat. The Lucky House Detective (as Scarlett Li) Agency. Order links & other bits here: linktr.ee/lui_sit
Aliaabetawi 🗝️ @aliaabetawi.bsky.social Palestinian Illustrator🇵🇸
https://www.instagram.com/aliaabetawi/
💛A Map For Falasteen out now💛
Dr Anita Sethi 🍃📚 @anitasethi.bsky.social writer, journalist & broadcaster 📝
Author, I BELONG HERE (“a thing of beauty” - Sunday Times). Winner, Books Are My Bag Award, nominated Wainwright 🏆for Nature Writing, Great Outdoors Award, RSL Ondaatje.
Mancunian 🐝
anitasethi.com
The New Statesman @newstatesman1913.bsky.social Politics, geopolitics, economics, books, culture, ideas, science, history, tech, data...
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David Almond @davidjalmond.bsky.social Author of Skellig, Puppet, The Falling Boy and many more novels, stories, picture books, plays. Live on the beautiful North East Coast. OBE FRSL.
www.davidalmond.com
Kiran Khanom @kirankhanom.bsky.social Senior Publicity Officer at Scholastic UK & history nerd.
Stu Hennigan @stuhennigan.bsky.social Writer, poet, editor, musician.
Ghost Signs (Bluemoose, 2022)
Keshed (Ortac Press, 2026)
Disappear Here: Bret Easton Ellis' America (Ortac, 2027 tbc)
#MDANT
https://uk.bookshop.org/contributors/stu-hennigan
https://stuhennigan.substack.com/
National Association for Primary Education @napeprimary.bsky.social Underlying our approach to primary education is a fundamental premiss that the educative process is far-reaching in its scope, as much to do with the cultivation of personal, social and emotional relationships as it is with academic skill enhancement.
Walker Books @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social For the best children's books, look for the bear!
www.walker.co.uk
Rahana 🍄🌻✨✨✨ @rahanabanana.bsky.social Illustrator | music enthusiast | She/her | London | 🇬🇧🇱🇨🇯🇲
✨Clients: LA Times, Facebook, Tampax, LiveTinted, Mented Cosmetics & More✨
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Sarah Hagger-Holt @sarahhaggerholt.bsky.social Award-winning children's author and freelance writer/editor. School visits. Empathy Lab trained. She/her. www.sarahhaggerholt.com
Bloomsbury Books UK @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social We make books! An independent publishing house with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes. ✨📚