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LibraryReads @libraryreads.bsky.social LibraryReads: The Top 10 Adult Fiction and Nonfiction Chosen Monthly by America's Library Staff. Find out more at libraryreads.org! (Social media managed by volunteers)
Library of Congress @librarycongress.bsky.social Official account of the world’s largest library. Explore collections & plan a visit. All Library accounts: https://loc.gov/connect
Internet Archive @archive.org Internet Archive is a non-profit research library preserving web pages, books, movies & audio for public access. Explore web history via the Wayback Machine.
OCLC @oclc.org A global library organization that provides shared technology services, original research, and community programs for its membership and the library community at large. Together we make breakthroughs possible. Learn more at oclc.org.
New York State Department of Health @nysdoh.bsky.social Our Mission: To promote and protect the health and well-being of all New Yorkers, with a foundation in health equity.
North Country Public Radio @ncprnews.bsky.social Member-supported public radio serving northern New York, the Adirondacks, western Vermont and southeastern Ontario. Got a tip? news@ncpr.org 📻 🎧
Adirondack Council @adirondackcouncil.bsky.social Defending the East's greatest wilderness through advocacy and action to ensure the ecological integrity and wild character of the Adirondack Park
New York State Adirondack Park Agency @nysapa.bsky.social Protecting the public and private resources of the Adirondack Park. Learn more at https://apa.ny.gov/ Social Media Policy: https://www.ny.gov/social-media-policy
SUNY ESF @sunyesf.bsky.social SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Est. 1911 Improve our world 🌎
The Nature Conservancy @nature.org Together, we can create a world where people and nature thrive. 🌍💚 Subscribe for real-world solutions to our planet’s biggest challenges: nature.ly/GlobalInsights
National Audubon Society @audubon.org Audubon protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow.
Entomological Society of America @entsocamerica.bsky.social Sharing insect science globally. ESA is the world's largest organization serving insect scientists. Need to identify an insect? Visit http://entsoc.org/insect-id
Great Lakes Commission @glcommission.bsky.social The Great Lakes Commission is a binational government agency established in 1955 to protect the Great Lakes and the economies and ecosystems they support. 📍Ann Arbor, Michigan
U.S. Climate Alliance @usclimate.bsky.social A bipartisan coalition of governors sustaining America’s fight against climate change with bold, state-led action. 🌎 usclimatealliance.org
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation @dec.ny.gov The official account of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. SM use policy: https://dec.ny.gov/about/website-usage-and-policies/social-media.
New York State Canal Corporation @nyscanals.bsky.social Welcome to the NYS Canal System. We're the nation's largest state-run inland waterway system—operating since 1825 .
Outside Magazine @outsidemag.bsky.social News, award-winning long reads, daily glimpses into the world of outdoor adventure.
The Buffalo News @buffalonews.com Storytelling from Western New York & around the world. Support local journalism: https://buffalonews.com/members/join Sign up for newsletters: https://buffalonews.com/newsletters
Joyce Uglow, award-winning kidlit picture book poet @jpuglow.bsky.social #PB poet 🌳🌸🌞🌙💦 #RA #SCBWI #12x12 #CtC | Storied Ink on Substack https://substack.com/@jpuglow #NSTA #ALA #CrystalKite WI Fellowship of Poets https://joyceuglowauthor.com repped by Liza Voges at Eden Street
Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/roxanegay Writer, editor, publisher, professor. Some people call me a bad feminist and by some people I mean me.
Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social The official "Resistance" team of U.S. National Park Service. Our website: www.ourparks.org
Helen Kubiw ❤️ 🇨🇦 📚 @hkubiw.bsky.social Blogger and book reviewer of great Canadian books for young people at CanLit for LittleCanadians http://canlitforlittlecanadians.blogspot.com/
The Canadian Children's Book Centre @kidsbookcentre.bsky.social We support the reading, writing, illustrating and publishing of Canadian books for young readers. 🇨🇦🧒🏽📚 bookcentre.ca
The Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illust & Performers. @canscaip.bsky.social The Canadian Society of Children’s Authors, Illustrators and Performers (CANSCAIP) is a national arts service organization dedicated to supporting the creation of Canadian literature and performance for young audiences. https://canscaip.org/
Karen Krossing @karenkrossing.com #KidLit Author, Editor, Mentor. Latest: ONE COSMIC ROCK. THE CLOUD THAT STUCK. Upcoming: FOREVER FRIES. Agency: @curtisbrownltd.bsky.social VCFA Alum. Faculty at Whale Rock Workshops. Settler heritage. She/her. Bi/pan. 🏳️‍🌈 https://karenkrossing.com
Lee Edward Födi 🇨🇦 kidlit author @leefodi.bsky.social Kidlit author who teaches creative writing + 🧳 Traveler 🐉 Maker of dragon eggs ❤️ Dad he/him 🧹 Spell Sweeper & more Rep'd by Rachel Letofsky https://linktr.ee/leefodi @canscaip.bsky.social
Caroline Fernandez @parentclub.bsky.social 🍁 Canadian children's book author 📚 #kidlit genres: PB, non-fiction, chapter book, MG 🎉 New Books: #HomeChild #AshaAndBaz #PlagueThieves ☕ me in 3 words: books, baking, tea carolinefernandez.ca
Cheryl Rainfield @cherylrainfield.bsky.social I write the books I needed & couldn't find. Award-winning YA author of SCARS, STAINED, HUNTED, VISIONS. Cult torture survivor, neurodivergent, mental health. Repped by Jennifer Wills. They/them 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈🇨🇦 https://beacons.ai/cherylrainfield
BrianMcLachlan @brianmcl.com Website: http://brianmcl.com Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/53s84hmf Comic Tutorial Videos: http://bit.ly/3EvX8CX shop: http://brianmcl.threadless.com Author of Spruce Street Squad in Owl Magazine he/him demi/ace #KidLitArt #TTRPG
Amelinda Bérubé @metuiteme.bsky.social Writer, editor, terrifying bog witch, werewolf of productivity 💀🍁 Ottawa, she/her Three spooky YA books on shelves now! Latest: THE ONES WHO COME BACK HUNGRY Writing romantasy as Elise Saint-Séverin 💃 Rep: Jacqui Lipton
Nadia L. Hohn @nadialhohn.bsky.social Author and educator 🇯🇲🇨🇦 Crafting fresh stories inspired by history, culture, & now. Order #MCQ @Groundwoodbooks & #TheAntiracistKitchen @orcabook. Rep’d by @hilary_mcmahon. linktr.ee/nadialhohn
Meaghan @megsscribbles.bsky.social Writer. Illustrator. Ink enthusiast. 🍁 My books for young readers include The Bear House, Movers, and Cheat Code. Lydia Cooper is a Lie coming (Summer 2026). Books: https://meaghanmcisaac.com/ Illustration: https://draw.meaghanmcisaac.com/
Carol Matas @carolmatas.bsky.social 48 books, mostly novels for #MG or #YA. #Holocaust, #Historical #Fantasy #Paranormal #PB #SCBWI #CANSCAIP #TWUC #PEN #KIDLIT https://carolmatas.com
Nicole Anne. @nicolewalker.bsky.social Illustrations, Writing, Comics Used to be a lot of things BC, 🇨🇦 “Talk less smile more - Never!” Actually I have Feeds; I can give you less or more Shares neurodivergence, Aphantasia & Life so far (Ideas -WIP, OC) NO AI nicole@westcoastfloraandfauna.ca
N.P. Thompson 🍁 @nptwrites.bsky.social Canadian author of magical middle grade books. Probably in the garden. On social media break; return date unknown. Books news on author site. books2read.com/NPTwrites | shop.nptwrites.com | nptwrites.com/links (Also: @CanadaFictionFest.bsky.social)
Marsha Skrypuch @marshaskrypuch.bsky.social internationally bestselling MG author #bannedbyrussia. Kidnapped from #Ukraine trilogy: Under Attack, 2: Standoff, 3: Still Alive. Scholastic. Agent: Ron Eckel, CookeMcDermid www.calla.com
KarenJameson15.bsky.social @karenjameson15.bsky.social Children’s author of lyrical/STEM picture books - WOODLAND DREAMS & more. WHO NESTS HERE? & THE SECRETS of the JELLIES. Repped by K. Rushall of ABLA.
Leena Walters @leenawalters.bsky.social Leena Walters started her career as a historian, writing about change inside countries. Now she writes brainy romances about change inside people's hearts. She lives in Edmonton, Canada. leenawalters.com Rep: Kristin Ostby of Salky Literary Management
Marty Chan @martychan.bsky.social Author, playwright, and servant to my cats. Check out my website for my books: martychan.com.
Kevin Sylvester @kevinarts.bsky.social Illustrator, author and broadcaster Apartment 713 out now! Night of the Living Zed out now! Puffin and Penguin out now! Two more Hockey Super 6 books out now!!! Check out my site kevinsylvesterbooks.com
Patricia Storms @stormsy.bsky.social Picture book author/illustrator, painter, ukulele-player, nature-loving artsy gal • Newest book: If I Could Draw... by DC Canada Educational Publishing Seeking commissions https://patriciastorms.com
Claudia Osmond🌙✨(she/her) @claudiaosmond.bsky.social middle grade author | artist | dabbler in poetry | 🇨🇦 https://linktr.ee/claudiaosmond?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=e9f9c0d5-2ae9-4b1b-91e5-a09ead6e1176
jan dolby @jandolby.bsky.social Children’s Illustrator made in Newfoundland based in Toronto, Canada. jandolby.com https://linktr.ee/jandolby Rep'd by @pageturnerlit.bsky.social
Ellie Arscott @elliearscott.bsky.social Illustrator, scenic artist, kid book collector, creator and stationery lover✨ 📚Books in the world🌎•Night Walk•Nonna and the Girls Next Door•Auntie’s Rez Surprise•A is for Anne•The Warmest Blanket in the World•Levi’s Gift November 2025! www.elliearscott.com
Stephanie Buosi @stephaniebuosi.com Canadian #freelance illustrator. Earth advocate, tree-hugger, turtle protector, mother of cat, mother of little human. Website/Portfolio: www.stephaniebuosi.com
Eric Fan @ericfan.bsky.social Picture book artist and author. One part of the Fan Brothers. Repped by Kirsten Hall at Catbird Agency. https://www.thefanbrothers.com
Valéry Goulet - Illustration & Design @valerydesignwrks.bsky.social French Canadian Designer, Illustrator & Design Instructor located in Edmonton, AB, Canada. https://www.valerydesignwrks.ca/links
Gillian Chan @gilliancha.bsky.social Writer, lover of all things Norse, baker, science fiction/fantasy aficionado, English by birth, Canadian by choice Still working on the great, big Norse novel
Robin Stevenson @robinstevenson.bsky.social Author: Pride Puppy; Pride Colors; Queer History A-Z; A Hug on the Wind and 30+ more. Spring 2026: The Book of Jupiter Spring 2027: Pride Puppy Countdown! www.robinstevenson.com https://linktr.ee/pridepuppy 🏳️‍🌈🍁📚
@mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social @mahtabnarsimhan.bsky.social Writes books for young, curious minds. Repped by Naomi Davis, Bookends Literary The Ghost Queen is a JLG Selection : 11 Feb, 2025 https://www.mahtabnarsimhan.com/
Arthur Slade @arthurslade.bsky.social Arthur Slade was raised in the Cypress Hills of southwest Saskatchewan, Canada (on a ranch). He wasn't raised by wolves. It was elves. And one grumpy dwarf. He is the author of over thirty novels for kids, adults and aliens.
Adrienne Kress @adriennekress.bsky.social Toronto Author/Actor/Filmmaker striving for sensational wonderfulness. She/her. MG/YA author - THE EXPLORERS & #BENDY books! #FNAF: RETURN TO THE PIT 📚 GHOST CIRCUS, middle grade graphic novel, out now! https://linktr.ee/adriennekress
Jean Mills @jeanmillswriter.bsky.social 🇨🇦 YA MG Author. Skating Over Thin Ice ~ Larkin on the Shore ~ The Legend ~ Bliss Adair and the First Rule of Knitting ~ Wingman ~ After the Wallpaper Music ~ 🥌 🎵 🫖 #LeafsForever
Kelley Armstrong @kelleyarmstrong.bsky.social Author. Expect sporadic book news, unsolicited writing advice, random pet pics & strongly worded opinions. She/her. 🇨🇦
Kate Blair @kateblair.bsky.social Award-winning British-Canadian YA author of WE BURY NOTHING, A MIST OF MEMORIES, TRANSFERRAL, TANGLED PLANET & THE MAGPIE’S LIBRARY (MG), out with DCB/Cormorant. https://www.cormorantbooks.com/Books/W/We-Bury-Nothing She/her
Sheryl McFarlane @sherylbooks.bsky.social 🇨🇦Kids’ book author, reader, grandma, gardener, west coaster, doggy mum. www.sherylmcfarlane.ca
Charlene Chua @charlenedraws.bsky.social 🇨🇦 🇸🇬 Illustrator, author (The Pink Pajamas, S&S 2025) | Rep: Tracy Marchini | Co-host @kidlitart.bsky.social chat | 🚫AI/NFT 🎨 CharleneChua.com 🖼️ Links - charlenechua.com/links ✏️ Alt account @sygnin.com
Shirley V T 🇨🇳🇨🇦🇵🇭🇹🇼 #veryasian #GN kidlit illustrator @svtworks.bsky.social Designer Architect 建築師 creative http://linktr.ee/svt.works #GN #NF #PB | #illustrator| #api 3x @canadacouncil always revising Pb+Prep Gn pitch sets #amquerying illustration.shirleyvting.com 📚 ✏️ |CLIPSTUDIO- AFFINITY-CAD & No 🧌, no TMI.
Rebecca Upjohn @rebeccaupjohn.bsky.social Kidlit author 📚, picture taker 📷, knitter 🧶, woods wanderer 🌳🚶‍♀️, tree hugger 🌲, dreamer 🌌 www.rebeccaupjohn.com 🇨🇦 + 🇺🇲 #CANSCAIP, #TWUC, #SCBWI, #12x12pb Every Child Matters
Cale Atkinson @caleatkinson.bsky.social Word Writer - Picture Maker Represented by LK Literary 📚 Simon and Chester Series • Where Oliver Fits • To the Sea • Explorers of the Wild • Sir Simon Super Scarer • Off & Away • Unicorns 101 • Maxwell the Monkey Barber 🔅 www.cale.ca
margosorenson @margosorenson.bsky.social Author 30-plus books for kids, mystery for YA/adult, www.margosorenson.com, gma, hapless punster, Italia & Hawaii fan, TCK, JHU-CTY, Milken Ed
Andrea L. Mack @andreamack.bsky.social PB & MG writer. Kidlit book blogger (www.andrea-mack.blogspot.com). Grade 1 teacher. #12x12PB member. Mixed media collage artist. My writing projects often combine my love of baking, birds and board games with my passion for caring for our Earth. She/her.
Hatem Aly @metahatem.bsky.social 🇨🇦🇪🇬 NYT Bestselling Illustrator. Made in Egypt, based in NB, Canada, and found in books. 🤗 (SOMEONE LIKE ME, Two Lions, JUN 2026) | Rep by: James Burns https://linktr.ee/metahatem
Nicole Allin @nicoleallin.bsky.social A Canadian kidlit illustrator living in B.C., she enjoys knitting, video games and consuming copious amounts of Earl Grey tea. A SCBWI member and currently looking for representation! More of my artwork is at www.allinart.net !
Catarina Oliveira ✦Illustration✦ @catoliveirastudio.bsky.social ✦ I'm Cat ✦ she/her ✦ 44 ✦ neurodivergent ✦ Portuguese-Canadian Kid Lit Illustrator ✦ Rep'd by The T2 Agency ✦ 📍 in Portugal ✦ Book a Portfolio Review ⤵️ catarinaoliveirastudio.com ✦ instagram.com/catarinaoliveirastudio/ #KidLitArt #illustration #kidlit
Jenn Brown (she/her) @jennmacbrown.bsky.social K to 8 Educator, Teacher Librarian, Guidance Educator
Hilary Leung @hilaryleung.bsky.social Proud dad and picture book maker. Repped by Alex Penfold. website: hilaryleung.com
Heather M.O'Connor @heathermoconnor.bsky.social Canadian kid-lit author of FRIENDS FIND A WAY, RUNS WITH THE STARS, FAST FRIENDS and BETTING GAME. Lover of books, libraries, and shiny objects. I love doing school and library visits! heathermoconnor.com
SCBWI Canada West @scbwicanadawest.bsky.social Welcome to SCBWI Canada West on Bluesky social! Let's connect together to the world of children's literature.
Jessica Vitalis @jessicavitalis.bsky.social Award-winning author, Greenwillow/HarperCollins. American by birth, Canadian by choice.
Tanya Packer @tanyapacker.bsky.social #noAI #akitas #indieauthor, #cptsd #neurospicy #servicedoghandler #youthworker, #fantasy, #MG, #MGLit #KidLit, #pb #PB #middlegrade, #SCWI, 🇨🇦 www.tanyapackerstore.com Www.tanyapacker.com she/her/they
Quill & Quire @quillandquire.bsky.social Canada's online magazine of book news and reviews. https://quillandquire.com/
Erin Alladin @erinalladin.bsky.social Author, editor, gardener, presenter. Co-host of @plantsalwayswin.com . Books where literacy meets outdoor education. Books on gentle gardening for disabled bodies. https://erin-alladin.com
Kate Jenks Landry @katejenkslandry.bsky.social Kid lit author, lover of bread, and the mother of two kiddos, one wily dog, and many plants. Author of BEATRICE AND BARB and A SUMMER WITHOUT ANNA (Kids Can Press) Member of CANSCAIP AND THE WRITERS' UNION OF CANADA
Ishta Mercurio @ishtamercurio.bsky.social I make things: sometimes with yarn, sometimes with words, occasionally with screws and a power drill, always with blood, sweat, tears, and/or swears.
Marie-Laure Couët @marielaurecouet.bsky.social Illustrator & designer 🌈 she/elle Illustrator Coordinator for SCBWI Canada East FISHING FOR RABBITS, V.E. Publishing Oct 2026 BUTTERFLY SEA, Tielmour Press Dec 2025 https://MarieLaureCouet.myportfolio.com #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #NoAI
C.J. Hong @cjhong-author.bsky.social Children’s book author with a passion for promoting literacy. Author of the award-winning interactive picture book, GREETINGS, FLOOF! (Kids Can Press, 2024). More PBs on the way in 2027 & 2028. #CANSCAIP #SCBWI #TWUC cjhong.com
SCBWI Canada East @scbwicanadaeast.bsky.social https://www.scbwi.org/regions/canada-east Canada East Chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. 🇨🇦 Banner art credit: Cailin Doherty (https://cailindoherty.com/)
New York Amsterdam News @nyamnews.bsky.social The New York Amsterdam News • The New Black View • Founded 1909 • NYC's oldest Black newspaper
The Urbanist @theurbanist.org Advocacy journalism for better cities.👩‍🦽👨‍🦯🚶🚴‍♀️ 🚎 ⛴️ 🚊 🚆 🏙️ Based in the Seattle metro area. Read our coverage on theurbanist.org. 📰
Cover to Cover Children’s Books @covertocover.bsky.social Opened in 1980, Cover to Cover has earned a reputation as the preeminent bookstore for children, parents and teachers.
Travis Jonker @100scopenotes.bsky.social School Librarian. Author of BLUE FLOATS AWAY, THE VERY LAST CASTLE, THE SHIP IN THE WINDOW, CABOOSE | Author/illustrator of JUST ONE FLAKE and JUST ONE WAVE (2025)
Bob Shea @bobshea.bsky.social I write and illustrate books for kids. This will be for drawings. I have ADHD and it’s my whole personality now.
Adam Rex @adamrex.bsky.social Author and illustrator of all the books you like. No, not that one. No, not that one either
Kate Berube @kateberube.bsky.social NY Times bestselling illustrator & author of picture books • HANNAH & SUGAR • MAE’S FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL • JOHN’S TURN • WILLOW THE WHITE HOUSE CAT
Lisa Tolin @lisatolin.bsky.social Editorial Director @ PEN America (formerly Today Show, NBC News, AP) and I write for kids. HOW TO BE A ROCK STAR (2022) CAN YOU IMAGINE? (Atheneum, 2025). #12x12
Chris Barton @bartography.bsky.social Author—THE DAY-GLO BROTHERS, SHARK VS. TRAIN, WHOOSH! & WE MATCH! Freelance editor—fiction/nonfiction. President—Texas Institute of Letters. Loves visiting schools. https://linktr.ee/bartography
Suzanne Kaufman @suzannekaufmanart.bsky.social Artist/Author/lover of children’s books/Illustrator of #1 NYT bestseller All Are Welcome
Anika Aldamuy Denise @anikaadenise.bsky.social Award-winning author of Planting Stories (Pura Belpré Honor, 2020) Phenomenal AOC (Pura Belpré Honor for illustration, 2022), Gato Guapo, A Girl Named Rosita, La Bandera (2026), and more.
Pat Zietlow Miller (she/her) @patzmiller.bsky.social Picture book author. Reader. Bookstore and library lover. All about my kids and cats. Repped by Ammi-Joan Paquette. #Kidlit website: www.patzietlowmiller.com
Steve Antony @mrsteveantony.bsky.social Children's Author/Illustrator of internationally bestselling Mr Panda series, school staple The Queen’s Hat and ‘Best 2024 Picture Book’ Rainbowsaurus. And many more.
Aron Nels Steinke @mrwolfcomics.bsky.social Eisner-winning cartoonist. Public speaker and former classroom teacher. Creator of the Mr. Wolf’s Class series and SPEECHLESS (Graphix/Scholastic) Links to all my stuff: https://linktr.ee/mrwolfcomics
Anna Raff @annaraff.bsky.social Illustrator, educator, curious New Yorker. Rep’d by Wernick & Pratt. Books include: 🥳 PARTY ANIMALS, Disney-Hyperion 🚀 THE DAY THE UNIVERSE EXPLODED MY HEAD, Candlewick 🦘 IF I WERE A KANGAROO, Viking https://linktr.ee/annaraff
Lacey Librarian @laceylibrarian.bsky.social 📚 K-4 Librarian 💻 Tech + Book nerd 👶🏻 Wife + Momma🐾 📒 Resources for your library 💗
Jess Hannigan @jesshgn.bsky.social 𝖆𝖚𝖙𝖍𝖔𝖗 𝖎𝖑𝖑𝖚𝖘𝖙𝖗𝖆𝖙𝖔𝖗, 𝖕𝖗𝖔𝖋𝖊𝖘𝖘𝖎𝖔𝖓𝖆𝖑 𝖋𝖔𝖔𝖑 🕸️ Spider in the Well 🐻 The Bear Out There
School Library Journal @slj.com School Library Journal is the premiere publication for librarians and information specialists who work with children and teens. A source of quality, award-winning journalism and reviews for 70 years, SLJ publishes 5,000+ reviews annually.
Liz Garton Scanlon @lizgardensalad.bsky.social Poems, picture books, chapter books, and middle grade novels. All the world is all of us. 🌏♥️ She/Her www.LizGartonScanlon.com