Author M. I. Verras (She/Her) @miverrasauthor1.bsky.social Gothic author, singer, composer, keyboardist, designer, university graduate, company associate, sports fan, existential seeker. Author of two metaphysical, symbolic fantasy-mystery novellas. Novella plots and covers are in English and NOT AI.
Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social Sharing news about kids books from international publishers and domestic library and teacher conferences https://www.publisherspotlight.com
KASETTETAPE @kasettetape.bsky.social 33 | BG Paint | Color Design | marine biology undergrad and fish nerd🐠 | ⚧ | PFP @geoledgy worked on: Disenchantment, Futurama, Lackadaisy, Fired on Mars | https://kasettetape.neocities.org/
🪼Jellyfishlines 🔜 PaxU🪼 @jellyfishlines.itch.io Pfp: @wifeclipse
He/Him. ENNIE nom’d ttrpg designer Guy. 25. Disabled. Queer. Writer @ Fandomentals. Made 25 ttrpgs in 1 year.
Contact:
jellyfishlines@proton.me
https://jellyfishlines.com/
https://jellyfishlines.itch.io
https://jellyfishlines.carrd.co/
Joe B @joeburden.bsky.social Midlands-based creator of short films and small-press comics.
Get more me here: https://linktr.ee/dopemeat
@dontfoldpress.bsky.social @dontfoldpress.bsky.social A new comics press by @peejalien.bsky.social WE HATE AI
www.dontfoldpress.com
Juan (he/she/they). @mrrodriguez89.bsky.social Sick. Tired. And trying to be Kind.
These were the ingredients chosen to create the perfect little Juan.
36+1. Frustrated artist. Desperate Game Master.
Mark Mosedale @markmosedale.bsky.social Comics and videogames writer (GIGS, Joe and His Killer Robot Dad, Neon Apex), ultrarunner on sabbatical. Email: mark[at]thatmarkjohnson[dot]co[dot]uk
https://markmosedale.substack.com/?r=jniaa&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist
Connor Tierney @connortierney57.bsky.social Award nominated comic creator from Glasgow.
Working endlessly on Kid Eastwood comics!
(1700+ pages free to read online)
Occasionally published by Image Comics + others
kideastwood.blogspot.com
Mark Abnett @markabnettcomics.com 🥝Kiwi in Scotland🏴. Author of Comics / Kaituhi | Image |Scholastic | Millarworld | THIS LAND | Legend Of Sam | Vox Andromeda | And dog wrangler 🐶 #comics linktree https://linktr.ee/MarkAbnett 🚫AI
Jules Scheele @julesscheele.bsky.social Illustration, comics, scribing ✏️ Known for illustrating Queer: A Graphic History & more: www.julesscheele.com
My debut book Orlando - A Graphic Novel Biography is out NOW: https://averyhillpublishing.bigcartel.com/product/orlando-by-jules-scheele-preorder
Aimee Lockwood @aimeelockwood.bsky.social Illustrator, comic maker and library worker based in the far north of Scotland.
Chris Baldie @chrisbaldie.bsky.social Designer and cartoonist from Perth, Scotland.
Store: https://chrisbaldie.etsy.com
Website: Chrisbaldie.com
Mastodon: @chrisbaldie@mastodon.scot
Leah @leahyeah.bsky.social Based in Glasgow where I create art, help others create art and eat delicious plants. Recent MLitt Publishing Studies grad at Stirling. Any pronouns.
Sloth Comics @slothcomics.bsky.social Comic book publisher based in Edinburgh
Goblins 4 Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fnic/goblins-4-dead-and-alive
Gustaffo Vargas @gustaffovargas.bsky.social Peruvian Comic book artist & writer. Peruvian Cyberpunk, Power Rangers: GREEN, Olympos: NULLHUNTER. BOOM! Studios, Image, Marvel, Tiny Onion, Titan, Unit 2 Games. Skrawllord🐩🐩
linktr.ee/gustaffovargas
Somber, Soulful Gnome 🪰 @flycasual.bsky.social fly | 30s | they/any | artist | Elder Scrolls, Star Wars, ttrpgs
[ESO @flycasual PC-EU]
flycasual.carrd.co
🔞 Not often NSFW but occasionally may be 🔞
⚠️ eve g ⚠️ @evegwood.com eve greenwood, they/he, scotland
⚡ director @quindriepress.com
⚡ co-director @smallpress.scot
⚡ creator inhibitcomic.com & visagecomic.com
⚡ curator knifebeetle.neocities.org
⚡ evegwood.com evegwood@yahoo.co.uk
Faye Stacey @pondi.bsky.social Ignatz Nominated Comic Artist - Skeleton Knight - Draws Bums - Glasgow - They/Them - Disabled
Organiser of @sequential-scot.bsky.social
https://www.fayestacey-illustration.co.uk
CHIP Collective @chipcollective.bsky.social Submission form for MicroCHIPs issue #1: https://forms.gle/2zj7o6SNz7YTvhCb9
💛 Comics Help Inform People!
📚 Creating comic anthologies for positive social impact.
🍟 CHIP is run by @tsundernova.bsky.social and @ashlingdraws.bsky.social
Small Press Scotland CIC @smallpress.scot An organisation dedicated to uplifting Scotland's small press scene: comics, tabletop, zines, prose, poetry, and more. Learn more at https://smallpress.scot.
Events:
🏷️ @tagsfest.co.uk
📚 @sequential-scot.bsky.social
Alex Kanefsky (he/him) @alexkanefsky.bsky.social Writer, theatre-maker, bread enthusiast.
Book-writer: Cable Street.
AD of Paper Balloon Theatre.
Living/working with chronic illness
OUFC 💛
AlexKanefsky.com
JBR Creative Management
Gabby @gabliotecaria.northsky.social 🇵🇷 in 🇬🇧. She/her. B with the T. Proud trade union organiser & rep. Former public library worker. Views here are my own, not my employer's.
Lindsay Hornsby @fizzlebit.bsky.social I draw comics, build things onto the internet, and crochet.
Comic: https://www.princesspupscomic.com/
Art Stuff: lindsayhornsby.com
Newsletter/Writings: https://lindsayhornsby.substack.com/
Commissions!: https://artistree.io/lhornsby
Vivian Mota @viviandamota.bsky.social Ilustradora, quadrinista, roteirista e mãe.
www.behance.net/vivian_mota
www.instagram.com/mothacomics
Stephen Greene @englishwithstephen.bsky.social English teacher. Born in Birmingham, Uk. Live in Curitiba, Brazil. Always learning Portuguese. Sometimes teaching English.
Tanja at Good Night To Read @gntread24.bsky.social Past Carnegie Medals Judge for NI (2016,2017,2022,2023)& Kids’ Lit Quiz NI heat Co-ord (2006-2019) & Creative Book Blogger at https://goodnighttoread.wordpress.com/ Book Reviewer,Interviewer & Sch Librarian.YLG Nat Comm.Love writing book & nature haikus.
The Skinny @theskinnymag.bsky.social Independent Cultural Journalism from Scotland. Free monthly magazine, website, podcasts, and more. DMs not monitored, send us an email.
theskinny.co.uk
Chris Scott (he/him) @chrisdonia.bsky.social I'm mostly around Edinburgh, often lurking in corners with a camera at cultural events.
linktr.ee/chrisdonia
Raymh @rayhourigan.bsky.social Public servant,
Writer of poetry,
Tinkerer of collages,
Mostly writing haiku these days,
🇮🇪 living in 🏴
Only on Bluesky.
Tian Valerian @tian-v.bsky.social Still gay gay totally gay. Just another Twitter refugee.
A British boy lost in America.
Bryan Rieger @bryanrieger.com Artist, designer, and writer - easily distracted by stories, pictures, puzzles, warm beverages, and biscuits.
Glasgow, United Kingdom
https://bryanrieger.com
Rob Cave @robcave.bsky.social More books, please.
Oakgrove Primary School @oakgrovepri.bsky.social 
Simone Beach @simonebeach.bsky.social Headteacher of the primary school I went to when I was little. Worked here for over 20 years and still love it. We were evacuated 16/01/23. Can’t wait to be back together as one school. Also love books.
Hannah Lorenzo @hannahlorenzobooks.bsky.social ESL Teacher. Mom. Travel. Dance. Strawberry ice cream. #Kidlit Author, repped by @KaitlynLeann17 SCBWI 12x12 http://HannahLorenzoBooks.com
Action/Crime/Mystery Film & Screenplay Festival @crimemystery.bsky.social This festival now takes place every single month, giving filmmakers 4 tiers to showcase and promote their film. In-person public events also take place.
https://filmfreeway.com/crimemystery
www.crimemysteryfestival.com
Lucy Whiffin @lucyw1982.bsky.social Year 6 teacher, Maths and KS2 lead living and working in Somerset. Single mum to three fabulous, exhausting children.
Liam COMMS OPEN!🍉 🇱🇧 #BLM @liamalby.bsky.social I'm Liam! I love drawing funny animal people, & I love videogames, movies, anime, & more! | SFW artist |
He/Him, I'm 27, ace/aro, feel free to talk to me anytime!
My art tags: #art #furryart #furry
header: @nejiowl.bsky.social
🔗 https://liam-alby.carrd.co
Paul Bavister @paulbavister.bsky.social writes poetry
LGBTQ+ Toronto & LA Film Festival @lgbtlatoronto.bsky.social Monthly festival showcasing the best of LGBTQ+ films and screenplays from around the world, using the audience feedback format.
https://lgbttorontofilmfestival.com/
https://filmfreeway.com/LGBTTorontoFilmFestival
Daily Novel Writing Festivals @novelfestivals.bsky.social All of these contests give you 3 options to submit: Full Novel; 1st Chapter; Performance video readings.
https://festivalreviews.org/daily-novel-festival-contests/
Papercutz Graphic Novels @papercutzgn.bsky.social Discover Imaginative New Worlds 📚
Middle Grade Graphic Novel Imprint of @madcavestudios.bsky.social, dedicated to bringing great graphic novels for all ages to life!
https://papercutz.com/
Tita Berredo @titaberredo.bsky.social Children's books Writer and Illustrator
MA Children’s Lit&Illo at Goldsmiths UOL
SCBWI International Illustrator Coordinator
Art Director of Words&Pictures
SOA volunteer
Love dinosaurs, live with husband and two Maine Coon cats!
Whonextmary @whonextmary.bsky.social Librarian and Swimmer
Online help to find author suggestions you might like to read
https://www.whoelsewriteslike.com/
Online ideas on what to read next for children and young people
https://www.whonextguide.com/
Stergios Botzakis @stergbot.bsky.social Educator, scholar, comics fan
Russell Mark Olson @russellmarkolson.bsky.social Comic artist and writer. The Phantom . Past Time. Gateway City. SKRAWL. 2000AD. Mad Cave. Rootbeer aficionado.
Elizabeth Botsford @elizabethbotsford.bsky.social Middle grade novel writer. Longlisted, Yeovil Literary Prize 2026. Shortlisted, Jericho Writers Friday Night Live.
Veronica Price @vonprice.bsky.social Chartered librarian, MCLIP. NHS Knowledge &Evidence Specialist. Former School Librarian. Posts about library matters and books.
Blog: https://vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/
Sam Kurd (he/him) @samkurd.bsky.social Writer dipping his toe out of hiatus, mostly brain-broken. English/Palestinian. Neurodivergent. Mostly cis, mostly het, some flavour of ace or demisexual.
Juliet E McKenna @julietemckenna.bsky.social Writes epic and contemporary fantasy novels along with varied shorter fiction. She/her. All opinions absolutely my own. For more, see www.julietemckenna.com
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.
@FrancesC.bsky.social @franapunk.bsky.social 💙📚Writer and Glasweigan chancer. 📖A BAD BAD PLACE Agents:
Euan Thorneycroft & Oli Munsen @AMHeath
Editor: Finn Cotton Transworld Penguin
Shelly Bond @sxbond.bsky.social HQ w/ Philip Bond at offregister.press
4-color paper pusher since 1988. Loves Strummer. Hates tangents. Eats comix.
Allan Wright @sefton.bsky.social He / Him. Write stuff for @claretzine "Beware those men, the jokers and the tricksters and the clowns. They will laugh us into Hell."
Robbie Morrison @robbiemorrison.bsky.social Writer. Novels: Edge of the Grave (Bloody Scotland Debut Crime Novel 2021); Cast a Cold Eye (Shortlisted for McIllvanney Prize 2023).
Comics: Nikolai Dante, Doctor Who, Judge Dredd, Drowntown, Heretic, etc. 
Kiran Khanom @kirankhanom.bsky.social Senior Publicity Officer at Scholastic UK & history nerd.
Michael Pearce @michaelpearce.bsky.social History, Scotland. Probably writing about material culture, costume, household accounts, letters, recipe books, and the fine grain detail of Scottish royal revenue.
Website: https://vanishedcomforts.org/about/
Idilia @idilia.bsky.social Illustrator/author~ kidlet, picture book, graphic novel, ya
Phil Bildner @philbildner.bsky.social I write books for young people, picture books and middle grade novels. I’m the founder and President of The Author Village. Mets and Nets fan. LGBTQ🌈
St.Ninian's School Library @stninianslib.bsky.social All the bookish news from the heart of the school.
Samantha Dodge @samanthadoodles.bsky.social C2E2 - S02 ✨ Comic Artist ✨ Vis-Dev ✨ Illustration | Marvel | DC Comics | WBAnimation | Boom!Studios | AC/DC kid | Contact for work inquiries at: http://samanthadoodles.com
Hex @hexdoesart.bsky.social I’m Pansexual, non-binary Autistic comic book cartoonist
Writing comics about queer and autistic people hope you enjoy your stay
also Fuck AI Art
https://heylink.me/hexdoesart/
https://ko-fi.com/hexdoesart/shop
Amber Hancock @amadaun777.bsky.social Pet Lover, Writing Instructor and someone who wants to hope for something better. Pronouns:she/her
Olaf Falafel @ofalafel.bsky.social Funniest Joke Edinburgh Fringe 2019-2022. Comedian, kids book author, illustrator, Art person. All my stuff is here: https://linktr.ee/Ofalafel
Emma Finnigan @emmafinniganpr.bsky.social Freelance book PR - founder of https://www.emmafinniganpr.co.uk/
Currently PRing Oliver Burkeman; Matt Haig; Natalie Haynes; Alex Preston; Kathryn Stockett.
London based, but loves to travel.
UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social The UHI Institute for Northern Studies is a hub for world-class research and teaching on all aspects of the culture, heritage, and history of the Highlands and Islands, including their wider connections across the world.
Emily Greenhalgh @emwritesscience.bsky.social Scientist turned science writer | Enjoys pottery, puzzles, and putting 🧀 on things | Kids' science 📚 FUN WITH OCEANS AND SEAS, FUN WITH OUTER Space, and BUG EXPLORER are out now! | #AmQuerying YA SFF Novel THE ENDLESS HALLWAY
www.emilygreenhalgh.com
Dmitry @dmitrygart.bsky.social Children's book illustrator ✏️ | Based in Israel | Open to commissions & collaborations | dmitryg.art
Amy Gardner @amygardnerartist.bsky.social ✍️ Illustrator and writer of comics and picture books
📚Creating stories of wonder that connect and inspire
Web: https://www.amygardner.com.au
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/amygardner.art
Élodie Dow | エロデイ・ダウ @elodiedow.bsky.social 24 ☆ 🧡💜☆ The Thieves Who Stole From Death Manga Creator ☆ Red Aura LINE Manga Scriptwriter ☆ Icon by Naih_cy
lit.link/en/elodiedow
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
Laura Howell @ MCM Birmingham August 7-9 @laurahowell.bsky.social Lady cartoonist from the UK. Currently drawing Minnie the Minx for Beano.
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
Visit us online - florisbooks.co.uk
Kelsi J🎃 @kelsijosilva.bsky.social Defiantly soft; telling queer stories; making queer media
Rep: Stephanie Winter at KO Media Management.
Anisi Baigude | illustrator @anisibaigude.bsky.social 🖍️ Mongolian American KidLit Illustrator
📖 BORN NAUGHTY, Anne Schwartz Books
📖 ODI’S LIBRARY DAY, SDPL
📮 Rep'd by Analía Cabello at ABLA
📍San Diego, CA
linktr.ee/anisibaigude
JP Jordan @jpjordan.bsky.social Queer comic book colorist/writer living in Ireland who is more than a little partial to a good pun and cardigan.
Banner by @illaurastrates.bsky.social and me!
Portfolio: jpjordan.carrd.co
BOGLUDDITE @brucemackay.bsky.social Painter, Printmaker, Illustrator, Creative Director & Sculptor.
Posting personal work, experiments & weak jokes. Bad ideas man. He/Him
www.badmanifesto.co.za
www.inprnt.com/profile/brucemackay
Alex Plante 🐀👑 @aplante.com little canadian rat goblin woman (she/they)
https://www.aplante.com/welcome
🔹illustrator/comics/murals
🔹IG: @alexplantewpg
🔹 patreon.com/alexplante
🐰 pipandgunko.com
Agent: @stephaniewinter.bsky.social
#art #comic
Cab @cabfolio.com Bédéiste et illustratrice (Utown et Hiver Nucléaire). Elle/she.
Site web et portfolio : cabfolio.com
Boutique (prints et merch) : shop.cabfolio.com
Patreon : patreon.com/cabtastic
Newsletter : buttondown.com/Cabtastic
Johanna T 👻 📚 @johannamation.bsky.social 👻 BUY THE GHOSTKEEPER GN!👇
theghostkeeper.carrd.co
Award-winning Comic Artist ✦ Illustrator ✦ Writer ✦ TTRPGer ✦ She/Her 💖💜💙
Rep: Laurel Symonds (KT Lit)
🌎 Portfolio: johannamation.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
Alex Blott @alexblott.com ✍️ Writing Scripts | 📚 Making Comics | ☕️ Throwing Pottery
https://linktr.ee/a_exb_ott
He/Him
COMIC CELEBRATION @webcomicsparty.bsky.social Comic Support Account! We're here to post random comics questions, prompts, and the like!
For Questions!
https://comiccelebration.straw.page
Tags:
#CCPartyHall - Events
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Check pinned for more details!
Srinidhi Srinivasan | Kidlit Illustrator @srinidhidraws.bsky.social Rep’ed by Aliza Hoover at CAT agency!
Children’s book Illustrator, Sketchbook Scribbler ✏️& Maker of many things 🪡|
🕸️ www.srinidhidraws.com
📧 srinidhis01@gmail.com
Rachael Scotson @rachaelscotson.bsky.social Making it up as I go.
MAWYP @BathSpaUni.
@bathnovelaward.co.uk and The Bedford Competition longlistee. Book reviewer, librocubicularist, wobbly pot thrower and owner of “officially” the prettiest dog.
Alan Gratz @alangratz.bsky.social New York Times bestselling author of books for young readers, and eater of pizza.
Jem Milton @jmiltondraws.bsky.social (they/them) Illustrator, comic artist and cat lover based in Glasgow
I make illustrations, queer comics and art, including The Flying Ship Comic and Hungry Heart both on Tapas.
Represented by Tamara Kawar
Peejalien @peejalien.bsky.social (She/they) Comic artist, founder, AI Hater @dontfoldpress.bsky.social
Peejalien.com Peejfairweather/@/G/mail.com
Scott Reid @ascottreid.bsky.social At BBC Sport. Bouncing between Glasgow (nearly) and Salford. Will go on about news, sport, Scottish stuff, Eurovision etc. Any rare views are very much my opinion alone.
Kirsten Barrett @mrskirstbarrett.bsky.social EAL
Education
Challenging Stereotypes
Children's Books
Diversity
Sustainability
Chair of SATEAL
Regional Coordinator BITC
Anna C Wilson @acwilsonwriter.bsky.social Writer, swimmer, reader, music-maker. Cornwall-based. Proper job. Here for fun & games & booknookery. Royal Literary Fund Fellow. London Writers’ Salon Coach.
@acwilsonwriter.substack.com
Wendy Davis @daydreamerdavis.bsky.social 🏆Hachette Children’s Novel Award Winner 2026
👻 MG writer of horror & fantasy #KidLitUK
📚 Book lover
🐶 Dog lover
☕️ Coffee drinker
🍫 Chocolate fiend
Jennifer Claessen @jenniferclaessen.bsky.social Children’s author & theatremaker.
NETTA BECKER AND THE TIMELINE CRIME out now!
Tim Probert @timprobert.bsky.social Illustrator and Author.
Lightfall 1, 2 and 3, published by HarperAlley
timprobert.com
William Yamaguchi Dobson @wydobson.bsky.social Children’s author. Kamizen: Fortress of Lost Memories out April ‘26 (full cast Audible Original out now) 🇯🇵🇬🇧
Rep: Lucy Irvine
https://www.darleyandersonchildrens.com/client/william-yamaguchi-dobson/
The Herald comment & analysis @scottishcomment.bsky.social Comment and analysis from HeraldScotland.com - the home of Scottish politics and debate on the biggest issues facing Scotland
Terry Minor Art @terryminorart.bsky.social Published children’s book illustrator
TerryMinorArt.com