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
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
ashleylaffin @ashleylaffin.bsky.social Debut PB The Balloonimals available now!🎈Wife & mom💗 MFA Grad. Writer. Marketer. SCBWI member & guest blogger April ‘24. Kids’ Choice KidLit Writing Contest HM ‘24📚
Linda Dunn @dunn4authors.bsky.social Streamlining the author platform and strengthening the author brand.
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Semper Anticus Press @semperanticuspress.bsky.social Indie publisher launching soon!
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Rob Bignell, Editor/Author @inventingreality.bsky.social I'm the author of 80+ books and an established editor who has helped more than 400 authors achieve their publishing dreams. My books include writing guidebooks, a novel, children's books and more. Visit inventingrealityediting.com
Hay Festival @hayfestival.bsky.social ...a world of different...
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@jacksonthecat2.bsky.social @jacksonthecat2.bsky.social Rescue Cat Extraordinaire, living my best life in Ottawa 🇨🇦
🇨🇦 Nico Carney, Purr Minister of Canada @purrministercarney.bsky.social Purr Minister of Canada. Acatemy graduate. Beloved cat of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney & Diana Carney. On Twitter as @CarneyPurr67561
Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office. 17 year old tabby. Living with my seventh Prime Minister. Unofficial.
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Lisa Gerin @lisagerin1.bsky.social Picture Book author. NJ-Tucson #SCBWI Cat & cacti wrangler School visits-https://lisagerin.com
Author of ROSALIND LOOKED CLOSER- abt scientist Rosalind Franklin (22') LUCY STONE SPEAKS UP about suffragette Lucy Stone
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Maria is Writing @mariakidlit.bsky.social #Kidlit PB/MG writer and enthusiast
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Rock the Boat @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social 📖Children/YA imprint of Oneworld Publications
🌊Publishing books with complicated characters and diverse voices✨☀️💪
Rob Gotobed @robgotobed.bsky.social Stand-up philosopher, scribe, bongo drummer and professional time-traveller. (Once dated Anne Boleyn)
Amazon: bit.ly/4hA0B7W
Apple: http://bit.ly/3K6WdB9
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2992620/
Paul Curtis Artwork @paulcurtisartwork.bsky.social Street Artist from Liverpool
Lou Treleaven @loutreleaven.bsky.social Children's author rep'd by Caroline Wakeman. Mostly on Instagram as @loutreleaven.
Virtual Authors UK @virtualauthorsuk.bsky.social The free directory of UK children's authors, poets & illustrators offering #VirtualAuthorVisits to schools at https://virtualauthors.co.uk/
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Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social We specialise in arranging author, illustrator, poet and storyteller visits to schools, libraries and other venues in the UK or abroad. We run many virtual events too. https://linktr.ee/AuthorsAloudUK
Jonathan Main @booksellercrow.bsky.social Bookseller. Chump. Little Richard once asked God to bless me.
Jen Calonita @jencalonita.bsky.social NYT bestselling author, Jenna Rink fan, Disney Girl. Latest: The Enchanter’s Tale: FAIRY GODMOTHER Up next: ISLE OF EVER 3/25/25
Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social Rusty Fischer's poems for children have appeared in Reader’s Digest, Good Housekeeping and Woman’s Day. His latest poem, “Socks,” is currently featured in The Dirigible Balloon.
https://www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/36446
Flashlight Press @flashlightpress.bsky.social Picture books that explore and illuminate touching and humorous moments of family situations. www.FlashlightPress.com
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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social Indie children's bookshop in Richmond, London
Founders of The Alligator's Mouth Award
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Battersea Bookshop @batterseabookshop.bsky.social Neighbourhood bookshop in the iconic Battersea Power Station with a hub for community events.
Brought to you by Stanfords
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Rabbits21 @rabbits21.bsky.social Independent Bookshop in Brigg North Lincolnshire
Sevenoaks Bookshop @sevenoaksbookshop.bsky.social Independent bookselling since 1948, black-owned bricks and mortar and online shop
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Mr B's @mrbsemporium.bsky.social 
Round Table Books CIC @roundtablebookscic.bsky.social Inclusive bookshop & Community Interest Company
73 Granville Arcade, Brixton Village, Coldharbour Lane, SW9 8PS
The Portobello Bookshop @portybooks.bsky.social An independent bookshop by the seaside in Portobello, Edinburgh. 🌊 Open 7 days, 10am - 6pm. 📚 Browse millions of books on our website. 👉 https://www.theportobellobookshop.com/links
The Edinburgh Bookshop @edinburghbookshop.bsky.social Small but mighty, award-winning indpendent bookshop in the heart of Edinburgh's lovely Bruntsfield area
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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:
📚 Supplying books to teachers
📚 School library rejuvenation
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www.ncbc.co.uk
Anders Edwards @andersedwards.bsky.social ✍️ Dystopian Author
📚 Erased & What Happened To Ava
➡️ https://a.co/d/9wxT23L
🌐 www.andersedwards.com
Rachel Parris @rachelparris.bsky.social Comedy, Music, Improv, Writing.
Latest book “Introducing Mrs Collins” out Nov 6 / available to pre-order now
Evalyn Lee @evalynlee.bsky.social Poet, Alumna of @CBSNews @60Minutes @BBCWorld @FaberAcademy. Shortlisted by @bridportprize.bsky.social Love @britishlibrary & @VanguardRead #amwriting #poetry #visual #journal #travellingwithdevices 🧶 #crochet #StitchingTogether for the #CommonGood
Tim Hardy @timbobaggins.bsky.social Perpetually exhausted, dad, husband, tech. Doesn't write as much as he should. (he/him)
helen @hejparry.bsky.social children's writer, cat wrangler, time waster
A Scrap of Moss & Magick out 8 October 2026 with @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social
pre-orders: https://tinyurl.com/4suv7bh9 | https://tinyurl.com/m9h8d2fe
cover art: Melissa Castrillón
British in Belgium
she/her
Colm Field / Frank Cadaver @colmthewriter.bsky.social Sometimes cadaverous writer of fiction.
@authoraclaybourne.bsky.social @authoraclaybourne.bsky.social I am a YA Horror/Thriller writer with a love of all things spooky 👻
Adam Rowan @shinjutnt.bsky.social Black lab dad. Writer and ambient musician. The Dynasty of the Divine out now!
www.adamrowan.ccard.co
Read my book (free in Kindle Unlimited): https://www.amazon.com/Dynasty-Divine-Adam-Rowan-ebook/dp/B0FS3G3WWH/ref
World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social 📚 World Book Day® - Thursday 5 March 2026 📚
World Book Day is a charity, sponsored by National Book Tokens. Follow here for news, bookish fun and more!
UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social A supportive community for literacy educators.
Research.
Awards.
Publications.
CPD.
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Cynthia Murphy @cynthiamurphyya.bsky.social Your favourite thriller author’s favourite thriller author 💎
@freddieornot.bsky.social @freddieornot.bsky.social 
Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social School library consultancy for UK Primary schools. We love reading children's books - that's why we do it full-time! Posts by Lynda or Kim.
Timothy Forner @timothyforner.com Writes stuff. No AI. Cannot pass a dog without wanting to pet it.
MG series: MONTGOMERY SCHNAUZER P.I.
Words by me, art by Alina M.
Official: https://MontgomerySchnauzer.com
Book 1: https://books2read.com/u/mvM0Zz
Book 2: https://books2read.com/u/4XO98N
NostalgicShaz @nostalgicshaz.bsky.social Crazy middle school librarian! (all views my own) ❤️ BOOKS! 📚 Classic Movies! 🎥 Peter Cushing, Ray Harryhausen, vintage horror & musicals 🥰
Lucy Whiffin @lucyw1982.bsky.social Year 6 teacher, Maths and KS2 lead living and working in Somerset. Single mum to three fabulous, exhausting children.
Leonni Lark @leonnilark.bsky.social Devourer of books and writer of speculative fiction for kids and adults.
Represented by Alice Caprio at Peters Fraser + Dunlop.
Former mentee @thegeacademy.
Not on here much.
Ben Southwood 🐿️ @bensouthwood.com He/him. 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈 ally.
Former mental health nurse, now carer to my three autistic kids.
Writes children’s stories as a hobby.
Synth-pop.
Sci-fi/fantasy.
Dogs & cat.
Forteana.
Burnley F.C.
Doctor Who.
Vegetarian.
English immigrant in Ireland.
Lisa Cortez @marieandleelee.bsky.social Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist/Children’s Book Author
The Adventures of Marie and LeeLee, Las Aventuras de Marie y LeeLee
YouTube “Learning with Marie and LeeLee” videos and tips for language development
#kidlit #SCBWI
San Diego, CA
Sabrina @sabrinaaccalai.bsky.social Opening a library bar on the moon to combine 3 of my favourite things! Books 📚 cocktails 🍸 and space 🚀⭐
#BookBlogger on #Booktails
Angela Antonelli @skybrary.bsky.social #Librarian, K-4 | #Kidlit Writer | #SCBWI | #12x12 | #CTCASL Board Member | #STEM
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 |
Lisa L Worth @lislou.bsky.social All round creative - author of Street Dogs. Passionate about fairness, kindness and trying to be better. Liverpool is home and the world is my backyard. 
Mandy Lalley @mandylalley.bsky.social Just got here. Film maker, animation, climate, dogs and wine making. MD Space Hound, Illustrator ‘Street Dogs’ and ‘False Friends’
Karen @karenlawler.bsky.social 
Charlie Nutbrown @charlienutbrown.bsky.social Children’s writer from Bristol. Debut novel The Feathered Book out now, published by @everywithwords.bsky.social
https://www.everythingwithwords.com/authors/charlie-nutbrown/
Serenity Booksellers @serenitybookshop.bsky.social Independent Bookshop in Romiley, Greater Manchester. Second bookshop in Stockport Centre now open! Co-founder Stockport Noir. Admin: @oziasmidwinter.bsky.social
Golden Hare Books @goldenharebooks.bsky.social Independent Bookshop of the Year 2019 UK & Ireland. PostBooks subscription boxes + bespoke literature consultations. Contact us at mail@goldenharebooks.com // 0131 225 7755
Find us at 68 St Stephen Street, Edinburgh EH3 5AQ
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Nairn Books @nairnbooks.bsky.social linktr.ee/nairnbooks
David R @hangusthemonkey.bsky.social 
Mikka editor Everything with Words Books @everywithwords.bsky.social All things books! Everything with Words, prizewinning indie publisher of children's, YA and adult literary fiction. For a browse of our books :
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@storymix.bsky.social @storymix.bsky.social 
Hungry Tomato @hungrytomato.bsky.social 📚 Children's Non-fiction Book Publisher
💡 The Big Questions Answered
🪲 Beetle Books
Find out more: https://linktr.ee/HungryTomatoUK 🍅- E Erin @erinlynhamilton.bsky.social Children’s Librarian for Suffolk Libraries. Book blogger. Reviewer-Armadillo Magazine, Just Imagine, TSL. @FCBGNews Exec Member- NSSM/Blog
Helen Arney @helenarney.bsky.social Musical Theatre writer @firebrigademusical.bsky.social, The Unstoppable Letty Pegg. Sometimes geek songstress/scientist/stand-up. Mum x2. 1/3 fotsn.bsky.social. She/her. 📷 @idisukan.
Upcoming 🔥Fire Brigade🔥 shows: https://firebrigademusical.com/about/
@ravenhowell.bsky.social @ravenhowell.bsky.social 
Scott Evans, The Reader Teacher @thereaderteacher.bsky.social Reader. Teacher. ND. Autistic/ADHD (AuDHD).
📒Author of All Brains Are Wonderful (b small publishing) 🧠💛
📗Author of 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Reading for Pleasure (Bloomsbury) 📚💚
📖Children's Books Consultant
🏆Book Award Judge
✍️Educational Writer
TTS Resources @ttsresources.bsky.social Welcome to TTS Resources! We aim to give every child, every day, a reason to love learning. ✨💙 We're available Mon-Fri 9am-5pm UK! #TTS
Laura Fowler-Holden @ljfspinningbooks.bsky.social Writer, school librarian, governor, community volunteer, mum of 2.
Published in 206 Word Stories Horror Anthology by Bag of Bones
Poems published on The Dirigible Balloon, The Great Get Together Poetry Fest, Lavender Lime Literary, Heart Balm lit
Nigel Auchterlounie @n-auchterlounie.bsky.social Writer. Mostly of comics. Mostly The Beano. Most notably, Dennis and Gnasher.
But also cartoons.
Whitley Bay.
Antonia Wilkinson @antswilkinson.bsky.social Freelance PR. Mostly children’s/YA books. She/her
Post Wave Publishing @postwavebooks.bsky.social Welcome to Post Wave Children's Books. Publishing with creativity, originality, and passion - for children all over the world.
https://postwavepublishing.com/
SMVL Trudeau @smvltrudeau.bsky.social Author of The Phoenix and the Ant series, Grade 7/8 teacher, and cool guy.
🍁 Winnipeg
www.smvltrudeau.ca
Shannon Balloon / Middle Grade Matters Podcast @shannonballoon.bsky.social I’m a middle grade writer and host of the Middle Grade Matters podcast. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. 
A.F. Harrold @afharrold.com Poet, performer, children's author.
The Imaginary, The Worlds We Leave Behind, Fizzlebert Stump, Greta Zargo and others.
www.afharroldkids.com
Abi Stevens - comms open @abistevensart.bsky.social Illustrator, ADHD, spoonie, lvl 38, They/She, UK.♠️
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- comms open! Email abistevens@btinternet.com
- https://abistevensart.carrd.co
- Filter #illustration and #ArtShop for art vs merch
David Bellwood @davidbellwood.bsky.social Wannabe writer: Penguin #WriteNow LL 2020; Times/Chicken House LL 2024.
The rest of the time mostly sitting around waiting for Halloween.
Children's Bookshelf @pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social A free e-newsletter from Publishers Weekly that reports on children's and YA books. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/9Ubz9L
L.A. Fowler @lafowler.bsky.social MG & YA Fantasy Author | Canada 🇨🇦🏳️🌈
Darkly fun YA. Whimsical MG. Always magic.
One half of Fowler & Wells.
www.lafowler.ca
Michael Dashow @mdashow.bsky.social Illustrator, character designer, kidLit artist & gameDev art director.
Rep'd by @vickyweberbooks.bsky.social @ TBD
Also made the indie puzzle game Puzzle Spy International (out now!) at @agentepsilon.bsky.social
https://mdashow-links.carrd.co/
he / him
Children's Books North Agency @cbnagency.bsky.social CBNA is based in Manchester and represents Northern and Scottish writers and illustrators of picture books, fiction and non-fiction.
www.childrensbooksnorthagency.co.uk
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
Sheila M Averbuch @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social Children's #author of middlegrade thriller FRIEND ME (Scholastic Press). Studied history & literature at Harvard. From US & Ireland. Living in Scotland. NEW BOOK: PITCH YOUR BOOK - write the letter that hooks an agent on your novel bit.ly/SMApitchorder
@partnersinliteracy.bsky.social @partnersinliteracy.bsky.social Partners in Literacy is dedicated to creating communities of readers in schools. Partnersinliteracy.org or coloradobluespruce.partnersinliteracy.org.
Michael Sheen @mchshe.bsky.social Serious Actor.
Buffer @buffer.com The social media management platform for scheduling, publishing & analytics across every major network. Plan your content calendar in one place. This account is managed by real humans. 💙
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Kathryn Beevor @kathrynbeevor.bsky.social Poet Educator (children and adult), TEDx Youth speaker, editor, charity trustee (Kids at School in Nepal) and fundraiser. My work has been published by Little Thoughts Press, Yorkshire Times Publishing, Dream Well Writing Ltd, and the Dirigible Balloon
Sarah Atherton @sarah-a-author.bsky.social Children's Author & Teacher/SENCo
Winner #ChuckleChallenge 2024
Winner #springflingkidlit 2023
Mentor #WriteMentor 2023 & 2025
Andrea @andreapa.bsky.social Book lover, avid reader, writer of words, nature lover, art and craft, mindfulness practitioner, Reiki, owned by a BorderTerrier. 🚫 annoying DM’s 💙📚🏳️🌈🐕🌺🖊️🖌️
Tanya Konerman, Kidlit Author 📚 @tanyakonerman.bsky.social PB/MG; Nature/Verse/Prose
Agent: Mona Kanin
'28 OTIS: THE KING OF KATMAI 🐻🌊👑
‘25 MUD TO THE RESCUE! 🐘🦩🦫 🐢
‘24 HAUNTED STATES OF AMERICA 👻
SCBWI; WFH | hiker 🥾 | veggie 🌽|
bird&bear lover 🐤🐻 | nature 📷 | 💙
www.tanyakonerman.com
Flowerpot Press @flowerpotpress.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/FlowerpotPress?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaZQmBZ_Y6qYnYhXF_LnLB0rhXx6Yk2eOXGpeWSdOlEvbPmdj3bSB3cOjI_aem_9f5V8D-luwQvK325lHbrDA
Like and Love @likeandlove.bsky.social Sharing what I like and love
Sara Grant @authorsaragrant.bsky.social In June 2025, Bloomsbury will publish The Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel: A revolutionary approach to transform your writing. An editorial process I developed over my many years as an editor, author, university lecturer and mentor.
Joshua Seigal - 'YAPPING AWAY' out now! @joshuaseigal.bsky.social Poet/Performer/Author. Winner: People’s Book Prize & Laugh Out Loud Award (twice). Books by Bloomsbury, HarperCollins etc. Loves lemurs. Dowload my debut poetry book for adults, for free: https://archive.org/details/the-relationship-expert-by-joshua-seigal
Sarah Nicolas @sarahnfisk.bsky.social Literary Agent. YA Author as Sarah Nicolas. Queries Qualms & Quirks host. Disability in Publishing Board. 💛🤍💜🖤 linktr.ee/presidentsarah