Matthew Fox @mattfoxwriter.bsky.social THE LOVELY DARK is nominated for the Kirkus Prize 2026 ๐บ๐ธ | Kirkus โ
| Financial Times Best Children's Books '23 | Barnes & Noble Children's Book Award Shortlist '24 | No AI |๐ฑ
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Rachel Wagner @drrachelwagner.bsky.social Author, Cowboy Apocalypse (2025) & Godwired (2012). Prof of Religious Studies @ Ithaca College, mom & caregiver, disgruntled idealist, loud introvert. Religion, gaming, politics, media, film.
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Books Good Enough For You: The Storied Life of Ursula Nordstrom, Editor of Extraordinary Children's Books
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The Creative Company @thecreativecompany.bsky.social Since 1932, we have published childrenโs 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.
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Silja Liv Kelleris @slivkell.bsky.social She/her
Danish/Canadian
Poet & novelist, lover of words in general. Sad about the state of the world but still a big fan of humanity.
Florence, now a bird (AGNI 101) NOW OUT! https://agnionline.bu.edu/fiction/florence-now-a-bird/
Rusty Fischer | Children's Author @rustyfischer.bsky.social Rusty Fischer's poems for children have appeared in Readerโs Digest, Good Housekeeping and Womanโs Day. His latest poem, โSocks,โ is currently featured in The Dirigible Balloon.
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Laura Axon @actionaxon.bsky.social Library Media Specialist
Portland Public Schools
Oregon Historical Society Teacher Advisory Council
Lynda Mullaly Hunt @lyndamh.bsky.social New York Times best-selling author of ONE FOR THE MURPHYS, FISH IN A TREE, WISH IN A TREE, SHOUTING AT THE RAIN (Nancy Paulsen books/Penguin) Founder of #AuthorsLoveTeachers she/her
Tracy Quan @tracyquannyc.bsky.social Author, broadcaster, emerging poet. Novels https://tinyurl.com/DMCG-ebook Essays https://tinyurl.com/47huhbn5 Verses https://tinyurl.com/mst8umpv, https://tinyurl.com/3emu88we & https://tinyurl.com/2e2n94ky
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Please don't ask because I will not date you, I will not send you money, and I will not be your disciple. Thanks.
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Ayn Reyes Frazee @ayntastic.bsky.social OLA President 2025
School Librarian
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Librarians = Literacy @librariansequallit.bsky.social A campaign for certified librarians and libraries in all NYC public schools.
Jessie A @jessieatkin.bsky.social Author, storyteller, writer, reading aficionado, Star Wars enthusiast, Mets devotee, student, sister, twin ๐ค๐ค๐
OODLES OF NOODLES (๐ out now)
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Cory Shaw @bycoryshaw.bsky.social 
Time Tunnellers @timetunnellers.bsky.social A group of authors writing historical fiction for young people, digging for the story in history. https://timetunnellers.com/2026/02/25/world-book-day-2026/
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Emma Miller ๐๐๐ @emmadmiller.bsky.social Canadian Author & Creator of "The Doonies" children's book series! ๐๐ https://thedoonies.ca
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KID-VENTORS
I SEE COLOR
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LIKE THAT ELEANOR (Cardinal Rule Press).
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PBs
Poet: The Toy, Little Thoughts Press
Mira Reisberg's Children's Book Academy (featured poems)
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School volunteer
Hx: pediatrics
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Pam Vaughan @pamvau.bsky.social Children's book author. NE-SCBWI co-ARA. Director of Whispering Pines Writersโ Retreat. #kidlit #PB #MG #12x12 www.pamvaughanauthor.com
Myriam Steinberg @myriamsteinberg.bsky.social Author of award winning graphic novel, Catalogue Baby: A Memoir of (In)fertility. Currently writing its follow-up, Stick, Stay, Grow. Mom of twins, artist, eclectic human. 
Mick Jackson @mickwriter.bsky.social Writer and creative writer teacher 
Lupine Books @lupinebooks.bsky.social Children's bookstore coming to Providence, RI. Woman/queer/disabled/neurodivergent owned.
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Pam @librarianpam.bsky.social An elementary librarian. 
Donalyn Miller @donalynbooks.bsky.social Iโm a TX teacher and author of books about engaging young people with reading. Co-founder #nerdybookclub. Founder #bookaday. Regular posts at donalynmiller.substack.com
Kimberly @kimberlyolsonfakih.bsky.social ๐ New gig, Open Shelf Reviews
๐๏ธ writer (Little Miseries)
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๐ https://sideways.nyc/discover/fPiC7s3YF2su6cKi940EZ/podunk
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๐ I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS
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Veera Hiranandani @veerawrites.bsky.social Award-winning author of The Night Diary, Amil and The After, How To Find What Youโre Not Looking For, and more! Rep: Sara Crowe Literary. FacultyโVCFA, Writing For Children and Young Adults MFA program.
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Teacher librarian. Member of #BookPosse
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Maple Lam @maplelam.bsky.social Author-Illustrator in Los Angeles.
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Read everything. Read anything.
Read banned books. Read whatever you prefer or can get your hands on in whatever format you like.
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IF MY HAIR HAD A VOICE (Beaming Books) โข INVENTIONS TO COUNT ON (Abrams Appleseed) โข Rep: Ammi-Joan Paquette
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