Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social Convinced your classroom needs more graphic novels. 
Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social Headteacher, picturebook addict. Sometimes a bit ranty. Passionate about the best job in the world. #PicturebookPage
All views are my own 
Betsy Bird @fuse8.bsky.social Blog about kids books? You bet (A Fuse #8 Production). Library degree? You know it. Books for kids? Seven. Books for adults about kidlit? Two. Podcasts about kids books? One (Fuse 8 n’ Kate). Having fun! https://afuse8production.slj.com
La mare aux mots @lamareauxmots.bsky.social Conseils culturels pour parents et énernels enfants
#litteraturejeunesse
Cécile Boulaire @cecileboulaire.bsky.social MCF HDR, Université de Tours
Littérature jeunesse
"Rhythm and Musicality in Baby Books" in Children's Literature in Education : http://rdcu.be/c749g
"Les premiers âges de l’expérience narrative" dans Fabula LHT n°32 octobre 2024 : https://doi.org/10.58282/
The Book Sniffer @thebooksniffer.bsky.social Reviewer, working in publishing, illustrator, PR and Marketing - picture books, graphic novels, comics and illustrated fiction. Rocket Bird Books, WRD Magazine, SHELF magazine
Tatia Gruenbaum @tatiagruenbaum.bsky.social My account for work, stuff & endless project ideas: #picturebooks in #ELT | visiting researcher #tubraunschweig | current research: visual children's #Holocaust literature | 2024 BC ELTons Winner | Co-founder Words & Pictures Library | Coke Zero #2.
Helen Docherty @helendocherty.bsky.social Children's author (Superwolf, Someone Just Like You, The Snatchabook), language nerd & mum of teenagers. I love broccoli & dark chocolate (but not together). Gower / Wales / Cymru. SoA. I will probably post pictures of my dog as well. www.helendocherty.com
Helen Cooper @helencooperbooks.bsky.social Author and illustrator of ‘Pumpkin Soup’ trilogy. ‘The Bear Under the Stairs’ The Taming of the Cat’ and many others - mainly Children’s books. Northerner living in Oxford.
helencooperbooks.co.uk
Maura Farrelly @blikablika.bsky.social School librarian. YLG National committee and conference team. Former Carnegies chair of judges. She/her
Kat McKenna @katmckenna.bsky.social Marketing and brand consultant 📚
Author of Look What You Made Me Do (Gallery YA) 💜
Shortlisted - Freelancer of the Year, FutureBook Awards 💫
www.katmckenna.com
katmckenna.substack.com
Hannah Love @aitchlove.bsky.social Senior PR Manager at Scholastic UK. 1/4 of Down the Rabbit Hole. Occasional reviewer or event chair. Generally excited.
Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social Children’s author working with Scholastic, Farshore, Magic Cat, Faber&Faber, Macmillan. Writes for Oxford University Press as Swapna Reddy. Represented by Millie van Grutten at RCW Literary Agency. She/her. Ōtepoti, Aotearoa.
swapnahaddow.com
Fiona Woodcock @fionawoodcock.bsky.social Author & illustrator of Hiding Heidi, Poppy and the Blooms, Look, Hello and Silver Linings.
Little Lion Girl written by Olivia Hope out now!
Represented by The Bright Agency.
London
https://linktr.ee/FionaWoodcock
Mark Bradley @markbradley.bsky.social Children’s comic artist/writer.
Bumble & Snug graphic novels published by Hachette!
Represented by Lydia Silver of the Soho Agency.
Talks about comics a *lot*.
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…
Christopher Edge @christopheredge.bsky.social Award-winning author. 0.4% potassium. Books include ESCAPE ROOM, BLACK HOLE CINEMA CLUB, ESCAPE ROOM: GAME ZERO and FEAR FILES: HIDE AND SEEK. “A writer of genuine originality.” The Guardian https://rb.gy/l2ynyx
John Patrick Green @johngreenart.bsky.social NYTimes-bestselling and Eisner-nominated cartoonist. INVESTIGATORS, HIPPOPOTAMISTER, and more.
http://www.johnpatrickgreen.com/
http://www.InvestiGatorsBooks.com/
Sarah Crossan @sarahcrossan.bsky.social Writer based in Sussex.
Jess Bradley @jessbradley.bsky.social Illustrator, comic artist and writer!
Rep'd by Lydia Silver at The Soho Agency.
Raina Telgemeier @goraina.bsky.social Cartoonist & tea enthusiast 
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
Caroline Clary @carolineclary.bsky.social School Librarian
Ashley Hawkins @mangalibrarian.bsky.social School Librarian, PhD Student & Manga Reviewer
Co-author of Manga Goes to School: Cultivating Engagement and Inclusion in K–12 Settings.
Talk to me about manga, neurodivergence, and student-centered libraries!
Married to @fortninety.bsky.social.
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
Becka Moor @beckamoor.bsky.social Book doodler | Snr Designer
Agent: Hannah Whitty | The Plum Agency
www.beckamoor.com
Ed Vere @edvere.bsky.social Picture book maker
www.edvere.com
Alison Murray @alisonmurray.bsky.social Illustrator and author of picture books, big reader, over thinker, dog lover, screen printer, allotment grower, green, ally, she / her
http://www.everythingispattern.com
Matt Robertson @drawingmatt.bsky.social I’m an award winning Norfolk based children’s book author and illustrator.
Represented by Emily Talbot at United Agents. matttheillustrator.com
Emma Thrussell @emmathrussell.bsky.social Freelance Illustrator from the UK • they/she
Contact ✉️ info@emthrussell.com
Portfolio ✏️ emthrussell.com
Emmeline Pidgen @emmelinedraws.bsky.social Kidlit illustrator/author & comic maker 🌿🌞
Literary agent: Thao Le. She/Her.
Mum of two tiny humans 💕
Linktree.com/emmelinedraws
Lele Saa @lelesaa.com (she/her)
Illustrator | Writer | Designer | H(ai)ter
📍Cambridge, UK.
Inspired by joy, curiosity & creativity.
Represented by Sophie Sheumaker at BookEnds Literary Agency.
© Lele Saa 2023-26
www.lelesaa.com
Thomas Flintham @thomasflintham.bsky.social Illustrator and Author of the Press Start! series of books. :-) Also illustrator of Pamela Butchart’s Izzy series and lots of other books too? Yes.
www.thomasflintham.com
Nicola Kent @nicolakent.bsky.social Author/illustrator of books for young children.
Rep'd Jodie Hodges, United Agents
Latest: Croc's Cooking Day, Bear's Wash Day, Measuring Me
www.nicolakent.co.uk
Guy Parker-Rees @guyparkerrees.bsky.social Illustrator of books including Giraffes Can't Dance - author of Dylan books (now on TV as Dylan's Playtime Adventures). Mycologist🍄🟫. Would rather be an elephant.
Penny Neville-Lee @pennynl.bsky.social Illustrator
https://linktr.ee/pennynl
David Melling @mellingart.bsky.social Author & illustrator of children’s books
www.davidmelling.co.uk
Erika Meza @erikadraws.bsky.social Award winning, Carnegie shortlisted Author Illustrator - Mexican, Tijuanense in London.
Repped by Claire Cartey - get in touch at holroydecartey.com
Rob Biddulph @robbiddulph.bsky.social Children's book author and Illustrator of the Year 2025. #DrawWithRob, Peanut Jones, I Follow the Fox, Gigantic, Odd Dog Out, Show and Tell, Blown Away, GRRRRR! & more.
Agent: @jodiehodges.bsky.social
www.robbiddulph.com
www.youtube.com/@DrawWithRob
Bethany Christou @bjchristou.bsky.social Children’s book illustrator & author. Represented by Bell Lomax Moreton. www.bethanychristou.com
Alice Stuart @aliceillustrates.bsky.social Creator of non-fiction and activity books and all round pretty cool dude (They/Them)
Also daylight as a postdoc in reimagining nature finance.
🪲🏳️🌈🦕♾️
www.ko-fi.com/alicestuartillustration
Nina Crittenden @ninacrittenden.bsky.social kid book maker. tea drinker. minnesotan. ice out. ninacrittenden.com
Bex Burgess @theorah.bsky.social Pro comic artist/illustrator 💖 I like cuddling my gf and cat 😸 Mostly writing/drawing comics about autism, asexuality and French Revolution atm~
https://linktr.ee/Theorah
Emma Latham Illustration @emmalatham.com Author illustrator of kid's books
Rep'd by Lorna Hemingway @ The Darley Anderson Agency
National Geographic, Highlights Magellan, Franklin Watts, Collins Big Cat, Brilliant Monsters Books @scbwi
http://www.emmalatham.com
Polly Noakes @pollynoakes.bsky.social Illustrator- author of picture books.
Repped by The Catchpole Agency. Living on a hill in North Yorkshire.
www.pollynoakesillustration.com
Anna Wilson @abottlefullofrain.bsky.social Illustrator of children's books.
Artist. Lover of light and atmosphere, snow, wind and tea.
Rep'd Jodie Hodges, United Agents
https://www.annawilsonink.com/
https://www.instagram.com/abottlefullofrain/ 
Amanda Lillywhite @amandalillywhite.bsky.social Illustrator of books & other things. Including:
Tottenham's Trojan Horse? book
Duck&Bear webcomic
Soho Poly Theatre education pack
https://linktr.ee/amanda.lillywhite
London UK.
Edward Ross @edwardross.bsky.social Comic artist. Creator of Filmish: A Graphic Journey Through Film and Gamish: A Graphic History of Gaming. New book Graphic Novel Builder - The Illustrated Guide To Making Your Own Comics OUT NOW!
He/Him
Sally Walker | Kidlit Illustrator @sallywalkerillo.bsky.social Children's Book Illustrator 📚 I Already Love You, Chase the Moon, Until the Blueberries Grow, Ruby and the Itsy Bitsy Icky Bug. Repped by Jen Rofe
@andreabrownlit.bsky.social
www.sallywalkerillustration.com
Bryony Crane @bryonycrane.bsky.social ✏️ Illustrator/author and general stuff-maker
📚 Rep'd by Sophie Sheumaker at @bookendsliterary.bsky.social
🎨 http://bryonycrane.com
💬 http://Instagram.com/bryonycrane/
Mini Grey @mini3grey.bsky.social Help! I haven't time for this!
My shop: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MiniGreyShop
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.
Emma Clarke @emmaclarkeillo.bsky.social Author and Illustrator of picture books. Teacher. Daydream believer. Country mumpkin lusting after adventure. Rep @MillievnGrutten
Chris Mould @chrismould.bsky.social Illustrator Author Manic Scribbler etc 
Sarah Jennings @sarahjscribbles.bsky.social 📚Children's book illustrator
✏️Sketchbook scribbler
🐈⬛Cat fan
She/Her
Rep’ed by The Bright Agency
https://www.sarahjenningsillustration.com/links
Natalie Smillie @natsmillie.bsky.social Illustrator, painter, plasterboard taper
natsmillie on twitter, natsmilliedraws on insta - www.nataliesmillie.com
Keith Robinson @keithrobinson.bsky.social Illustrator, mostly of books for young persons. I enjoy drawing fantasy, spooky, historical and animal stories.
📚 Rep'd by Emily Talbot at United Agents
🌐 www.keithrobinson.co.uk
📷 Insta: @keithrobinson.illustrator
Vicki Gausden @vickigausden.co.uk Illustrator, friend to dogs & fan of the 6B pencil. Love a dress with pockets. Books with Little Tiger, Farshore & HarperCollins.
www.vickigausden.co.uk
Nicola Schofield @nicolaschofield.com Children's book illustrator and author in the UK. Urbansketcher. Creating colourful worlds & characters
🌐 https://nicolaschofield.com
✏️ https://nicolaschofield.com/newsletter/
💌 Hello@nicolaschofield.com
Represented by Sally Kim at ABLA
#kidLitArt
Nadia Shireen @nadiashireen.bsky.social Writer and illustrator of silly things.
Dapo Adeola @dapsdraws.bsky.social Illustrator/Author/ Vis Dev artist
Linzie Hunter @linzie.bsky.social Author-illustrator. Doodler. Scot.
www.linziehunter.co.uk
Stephen Collins @stephencollins.bsky.social Illustrator & cartoonist | Guardian & Prospect (full scripts in alt text) | graphic novels | children’s books | WFC | My stuff: https://linktr.ee/stephencollinsart
David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social Scruffy Illustrator and author
https://www.davidlitchfieldillustration.com
bookhaus @bookhaus.bsky.social Contemporary bookshop located in the heart of Bristol's vibrant Wapping Wharf. Member of the Alliance of Radical Booksellers. 
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
Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social Swindon based independent bookshop, visit us online or in person! bertsbooks.co.uk - or 54 Godwin Court, Swindon, SN1 4BB
Email us on bert@bertsbooks.co.uk 
Kate Walker @katewalkerauthor.bsky.social Children's author
Loves reading 📚 writing ✍ editing and plants. Kate-walker.co.uk
Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social ⭐️Primary advisory teacher
⭐️Children's book blogger
⭐️Former English lead
⭐️Workshop provider
⭐️Awards judge
⭐️Resource creator
😀Children's mental health advocate
www.LibraryGirlAndBookBoy.com
Lydia Monks @lydiamonks.bsky.social Children’s book writer & illustrator best known for illustrating Julia Donaldson’s books. #kidlit
www.lydiamonks.com
Caz 💖💜💙 @wabbits.bsky.social PFP: 2 housebunnies snuggling.
She/her.
Librarian, currently in disguise as a registrar. Hooman staff to 2 housebunnies. Knitter. Fan of DragRace, Strictly, GBBO & living in Scotland. 🏴 Estou aprendendo português! 🇵🇹🇧🇷
#AdoptDontShop | #BWithTheT | #BLM
Renard Press @renardpress.com 🍃 An award-winning climate-positive indie publisher of classic & contemporary fiction, non-fiction, poetry & theatre. Also home to Hay Press.
renardpress.com
linktr.ee/renardpress
Heather @hedzie.bsky.social Children's books working. Interested in reading for pleasure, creative learning, Gaelic, motherhood, craft, knitting, cooking, cats. Children's Panel. Socialist. Opinions mine. Edinburgh via N.E England, proud northerner. She/Her.
Charlotte Guillain @cguillain.bsky.social Children's author (picture books and non-fiction)
www.adamandcharlotteguillain.co.uk
Artwork in banner by Tony Neal
Mat Tobin @mattobin.bsky.social 📚 Lecturer - Primary English & Children's Lit | Co-Author of "Understanding & Teaching Primary English" 📖
Sarah Merchant @smerchant13.bsky.social Teacher in Y6, AHT, Curriculum Lead, NESTT trainer, lover of books and words.
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk We are the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We get millions of children & families reading together from the earliest possible age.
Find out more: booktrust.org.uk
Anna James @acaseforbooks.bsky.social Author of Pages & Co. Sometimes theatre journalist. Host of Lush Book Club. 
Lucy @librarylucy.bsky.social Secondary School Librarian from Nottingham, UK
Elizabeth Hutchinson @elizabethutch.bsky.social School Library Specialist #mentor #trainer #podcaster #blogger
Website: https://www.elizabethahutchinson.com/
Three Thoughts Newsletter: https://bit.ly/3BdQEfE
Margaret Pemberton @booklib61.bsky.social Children’s librarian, reviewer and blogger. Past chair of Carnegie and Kate Greenaway awards. Love crafts, reading and art.
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
Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social School Librarian, Chair of CILIPSLG, creator of Heart of the School website, booklover, reader. Co-author of Creating A School Library with Impact. CILIP Honorary Fellow.
Lesley Watts @ljwattswales.bsky.social Retired librarian with 27 years in the rip-roaring world of libraries (last 13 years in a school library) Books, films, gardens, nature and fretting about climate emergency.
https://mrswatts101.edublogs.org/
Rainbow Rowell @rainbowrowell.bsky.social Yes! My mother named me this!
Author of Eleanor & Park, Slow Dance and the Simon Snow Trilogy. Writer of She-Hulk and Runaways. My next book is called Cherry Baby, and it comes out in April 🍒
Elys Dolan @elysdolan.bsky.social Illustrator, author and all round good egg. Lecturer on the MA Children’s Book Illustration, Cambridge School of Art. 
Scoobiesue2 @scoobiesue2.bsky.social Lover of all things book-ish, making things and nice people!
https://www.throughthebookshelf.com/
Ed Finch @edfinch.bsky.social Thinking about primary education, Big Education Conversation, storytelling, strumming, singing, linocutting.
Nicki Cleveland @mrscleveland.bsky.social HLTA, primary school librarian, children’s book blogger, spaniel wrangler, tea drinker, cricket watcher. Very easily distra
https://missclevelandsreading.com/
Imogen Russell Williams @imogenrw.bsky.social Kids’ book critic, esp for The Guardian
Eve McDonnell @evemcdonnell.bsky.social Children’s writer & artist 💫 Mama to best twins. Wonderlarker. ELSETIME 🪶 (2020), THE CHESTNUT ROASTER 🌰 (2022), THE LAST BOY 🧹 (2024)
Jo Cotterill/Kenrick @jocotterillbook.bsky.social Children's author moving into screenwriting. BAFTA Rocliffe new writing shortlistee 2023. She/her.
jocotterill.com
Joanna Moult @joannamoult.bsky.social Literary Agent at Skylark Literary, a specialist children's and YA literary agency. Always on the look-out for something great to read. 📚
Trying not to drink too much tea.
https://www.skylark-literary.com/
#ukkidlit #kidlituk
Ian Eagleton @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social He/him
Children’s author, dad, former teacher of 13 years 🏳️🌈
Contact: ian@thereadingrealm.co.uk
Agent: Neil Dunnicliffe at Spring Literary