Books for Keeps, the children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social Launched in 1980, we review hundreds of new children’s books each year and publish articles on every aspect of writing for children. Explore new issues and our 40 year archive for free on our website www.booksforkeeps.co.uk
Leslie Nightingale @leslienightingale.bsky.social Writer of YA novels and educator in the DC area
Leslienightingale.com
@loggitales.bsky.social @loggitales.bsky.social 
Pat Cummings @betnoire.bsky.social Olympic medalist, Grammy winner, ballerina emeritus, storyteller, bookie.
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/
Sameer Kankali Ⓥ☮✌🏼🌱💚🍉🐸🐮🐷📚📖♟️✊🏼 @sameerkankali.bsky.social MUNDUS SINE CAESARIBUS 💙🦋
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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/
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#Nov2026 🌊🌊 Vote for Democracy 🗳️ - ICE❌ @kdjs-1.bsky.social "The only thing necessary for evil to triumph in the world is that good men do nothing,"
~ attributed to Edmund Burke.
Literary Indulgence - Bookish Delights @literaryindulgence.bsky.social At Literary Indulgence Festival of Jacksonville, every book opens a new world, and every story brings us together.
https://literaryindulgence.com
Toddling The Stacks @toddlingthestacks.com You should be reading #kidlit, and we'll help you see why.
A children's literature podcast by award-winning educator and Princeton-educated literature PhD @seangill.net
New episodes drop on Mondays!
http://www.ToddlingTheStacks.com
Megan Panatier @batdogwalker.bsky.social Los Angeles
Future catcafe owner. SLP. Gen X. #NasaSocial alum, dogs, cats, art, plants, rocks, books ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@blueass111.bsky.social @blueass111.bsky.social Nach 2022 habe ich keine SPD mehr gewählt, nach 35 Jahren Treue. Ich bin für Freiheit, Bürgerechte und Gerechtigkeit, auch in sozialen Dingen. Ich hoffe, wir kriegen nochmal das Ruder herumgerissen.
Michael Eats Things and Talks About It @michaeleats.bsky.social The Official page for Michael Eats Things and Talks About It, a humorous? food/drink review YouTube show from the perspective of someone who doesn't know how to do a food review show. https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelEatsThingsandTalks
The Hombre Loco Lobo Show @hombrelocolobo.bsky.social The official page for The Hombre Loco Lobo Show, an All Ages, Family-Friendly, G-rated, Children's YouTube show. This show is intended for children ages 3-6.
https://www.youtube.com/@TheHombreLocoLoboShow
Michael von Sacher-Masoch @michaelvonmasoch.bsky.social I'm a Writer/Executive Producer for "The Hombre Loco Lobo Show" A Critic in "Michael Eats Things and Talks About It" both on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/@MichaelEatsThingsandTalks https://www.youtube.com/@TheHombreLocoLoboShow
Bookish 👩🏫 @ranjnadas.bsky.social Lifelong learner, reader of diverse books and a library director in southern NJ. Here to share interesting finds about libraries, literacy, books/publishing and innovative solutions.
Leigh Woznick @wozleigh.bsky.social Middle school librarian. Freedom to read. Feminist. Lover of mystery, history, and puzzles. Amateur genealogist. Crafts. She/her. Views are my own. 
🌿Aspen Harding | Author✨ @aspenharding.bsky.social 🌿WEEDIE WISDOM🌿
🔆Modern Philosophy | Spiritual Insights📿
I had a break-up.
I had a breakdown.
I had a breakthrough.
Crawling my way back up from rock bottom.
Sharing insights learned along the way.
M💙 🇲🇽 @aztvguy.bsky.social Television foreign (UK) and (US)
Always learning, believe in the power of people, mostly. Be kind! Reduce Harm. Living abroad for safety and sanity.
@technojohnson.bsky.social @technojohnson.bsky.social 
@tcfarmer.bsky.social @tcfarmer.bsky.social Learner 📚 Reader 📝 Educator 🪕 Music Lover
Obsidian Voices @author.bsky.social Featuring poets from around the world.
Daily spotlights, interviews, and unforgettable poems.
Because every voice deserves to be heard.
well versed @camxoxo.bsky.social We embody all that's right with the world | Luck is what happens when opportunity meets preparation 💖
tejas📍
Tracey Kyle @authortraceykyle.bsky.social Children's PB author. Retired Spanish teacher. Cat Mom.
Rep’d by Jennifer Unter at The Unter Agency. https://www.traceykyle.com
Author Suzy Davies Award-Winning Children's Books and YA LitFic @birdwriterwrites.bsky.social animal/nature admirer, movie & anime lover, loves music.Children's and ya books author, lyricist singer and composer. Children's Musicals. "Choose people who choose you!"
NO CHAT UNLESS I KNOW YOU
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IF YOU COPY MY LINKS BOOK HASHTAGS please.
@mplswaytogrow.bsky.social @mplswaytogrow.bsky.social 
Terry Birdgenaw @terrybirdgenaw.bsky.social Award-winning author of The Antunite Chronicles (Antifascist Allegorical Fiction), Satirist, Professor, Democracy Defender, Resists Autocracy, Writing for freedom, See my fun Orwellian & Swiftian stories.
terrybirdgenaw.com
https://linktr.ee/terrybirdgenaw
Dean Robbins @deanrobbins.bsky.social Author of nonfiction children's books for Scholastic, Penguin Random House, Candlewick and Macmillan. Margaret and the Moon, The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon, The Fastest Drummer, Two Friends, The Shape of Things, the You Are a Star series, and more. 
Kristi Dement @kristidement.bsky.social LinkedIn Profile and Community Growth Strategist | Marketing Director | MLS in Library Science | Helping Leaders Stand Out | https://kristidement.com
Semper Anticus Press @semperanticuspress.bsky.social Indie publisher launching soon!
Main site: www.book-shelfie.com/submissions
semperanticuspress@gmail.com
Matthew Cordell @cordellmatthew.bsky.social Dad. Husband. Illustrator and author of books. 2018 Caldecott Medalist.
JeЯemy Complains @vilegentleman.bsky.social I get sad thinking about the video games I'll never get to play and all the cats I'll never get to pet.
Tolkien. Marvel / DC. Star Wars. Witcher.
Mostly all comics, books, movies & music
StrawberrySys @strawberrysystem.bsky.social Tulpa system. Sysmeds dni. Mermaid vtuber Taken by @starrytoonballoon.bsky.social Lvl. 22 she/her 🔞
No tankies
No fascists
Sheer variety of stuff will abound
Joan Marie Galat @jmgalat.bsky.social Author and speaker. 30+ books. Topics include #activism, #astronomy, #darkskies, #nature, #ecology #pollution. #SCBWI Crystal Kite winner #STEM #STEAM www.joangalat.com & moondotmedia.com 
Web of Life Children's Books @weboflifebooks.bsky.social Web of Life Children’s Books publishes timeless picture books introducing children to the wonders of nature. For more information, visit: weboflifebooks.com
Christie MB @christiemb.bsky.social Aspiring Author
Mother
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Little Free Library at Florence Brasser @lflbrasser.bsky.social LFL Charter #113632 in Chili, NY focused on children’s books. Coming soon!
Karl Herdersch @karlherdersch.bsky.social Designer, Prototyper, Builder AI, XR, Hardware | From Concept to Scalable Products | Founder & Technologist
Building irlplayground.com with early learning teachers.
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
Rosina O @techysaavy.bsky.social 4th grade elementary school teacher, Love to infuse technology into all content areas
amazon wishlist https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1N3JE2JK2W233?ref_=wl_share
Donorschoose https://www.donorschoose.org/classroom/2384640?cachebust=1686403806437&u
BookishPerseus @bookish-perseus.bsky.social 22yrs
Book Count: 2060
TBR: 6965
2026 Reading Challenge: 202/200
“human” gone awry @erricuda.bsky.social I like to mend things and knit/crochet useful or fun things. I care deeply about almost everything. Ready to go but also…can’t. Irreverent but kind. Just the way I like it.
National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social Mission: Leading the charge to solve the mental health workforce crisis.
Vision: A nation where mental wellbeing is possible for all.
https://www.nationalmentalhealthcorps.org/
Emma Brookes @emmarevived26.bsky.social EMMA REVIVED is a new novel coming out in January 2026!
Emma Brookes dies in a carriage accident in 1871 and is revived in 2030. Will she be able to adjust to her new world or will she succumb to the pressures of loss and change? KirstenMilesAuthor.com
Children's Book Insider, the Children's Writing Monthly @writeforkids.bsky.social Since 1990, we've helped thousands of writers learn the path to success as an author of books for children and teens. More info: https://writeforkids.online
Russell J Fellows @russelljfellows.bsky.social #Author/ #VoiceActor/ #Storyteller/ weaver of hope and magic in the everyday.
Sorry, but no DMs unless I know you.
linktr.ee/russelljfellows
Trashcat Bandit @acmeie.bsky.social Really into public libraries and making quality education affordable & accessible. Plus, dogs.
Currently reading:
“Lawless” by Leah Litman
Resistance is patriotic. ❌👑
These colors don’t run 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇺🇸
@booksandrosesco.bsky.social @booksandrosesco.bsky.social Lover of books, authors, right to read, bookstores, libraries, roses, & quotes.
Maryellen Annese @maryellenannese.bsky.social ✍🏻Kidlit writer
🍎Teacher and mom👧🏻👦🏻
#PBParty 2024 finalist, #PBChat mentee 2022 #SCBWI #kidlit http://www.maryellenannese.com
Layne Johnson | Children’s Author - Is Querying @laynejohnsonkidlit.bsky.social Layne Johnson is a picture book writer/aspiring illustrator. #SCBWI. Humor and Heart|STEAM and SEL|ADHD #amquerying
Website: https://laynejohnsonkidsbooks.com/
Dr. Heather Moorefield Lang @actinginthelib.bsky.social Associate Professor. Loves Books, Kdramas, and Snarky Humor. Research: makerspaces, accessibility in tech, and online learning. 
@fblacerte.bsky.social @fblacerte.bsky.social 
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 |
DinoToons @dinotoons.bsky.social Inclusive Children's Books, Comics, and (someday) Animations!
🦕Cute Dinosaurs, Gentle support, and Rhymes!
️🌈 LGBTQ+ and Neurodiverse Safe Space!
🦖Check us out at ~ https://dinotoons.net/
Written, Illustrated, and Self-Published by Phoenix Baldwin!
Fortunatelibrarian @fortunatelibrarian.bsky.social Elementary school teacher turned school librarian. Avid reader and lifelong learner.
Bloomsbury Education @bloomsburyed.bsky.social We publish the education books everyone’s talking about 📚✨
New books, resources for every age & stage, expert authors and practical ideas for teachers, parents + educators.
SEND • EYFS • CPD • STEM • PRIMARY • SECONDARY • HISTORICAL FICTION • POETRY🌈
Blueskryb @handle.invalid A place for books on Bluesky.
Pretty bookshop.org links to post: https://www.blueskryb.cloud/link
@hume1711.bsky.social @hume1711.bsky.social 
Amicus Publishing @amicuspublishing.bsky.social Board Books | Picture Books | Nonfiction 📚 Publishing captivating and friendly books for young readers since 2010
Julie @julie-s-bklyn.bsky.social Production Manager of School Library Journal @slj.com and The Horn Book @thehornbook.bsky.social. Animal lover. Book lover. Cocktail lover. Vegan.
The Creative Company @thecreativecompany.bsky.social Since 1932, we have published children’s 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.
Sandhya Acharya @authorsandhya.bsky.social Bay Area, CA | Children’s Book Author & Writer
▪️10 Gulab Jamuns
▪️Living Bridges 2025
▪️Everwhere I Call Home 2026
rep'd by Kathleen Rushall, ABLA
linktr.ee/AuthorSandhya
Elizabeth Everett | Educator & Kidlit Author 📚 @elizabetheverett.bsky.social ➡️ Boosting books for #Teachers, #Educators, #Librarians, #Parents, #Authors, #Writers, and #Readers
💙 Former #Teacher turned #Homeschool mama
✏️ #Kidlit #Writer and #SCBWI member
📚 #PB #Author rep'd by Michelle Witte
🖱️ elizabetheverettbooks.com
Turbo27 @turbo27.bsky.social Pro-Democracy 🇺🇸 Pro-Choice 🩷
💙VOTE BLUE🌊 Support Veterans🫡
🚫Trumps/Musk/Vance/MAGAts/etc
Human Rights 🏥🏠🥖✌️
Animal Rights 🐕🐘🐬🐳
LGBTQ+ ally🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Pro-🇺🇦🇵🇸🇹🇼☮️ + 🇻🇪🇨🇦🇲🇽🇬🇱🇩🇰🇵🇦🇨🇴
Pro-Common Sense Gun Laws
#GazaGenocide #AbolishICE #TruthOverPower #GoodTrouble
Hankin Library @hankinlibrary.bsky.social The Henrietta Hankin Branch Library provides Informational, Cultural and Educational Resources for the residents of the Northern Chester County Area.
https://linktr.ee/hhref
Meghan Wilson Duff 🦑 @mwduff.bsky.social Picture book author, psych prof (clinical), excels at typos, in a tide pool if possible, 🦑 IDIC 🖖 they/them www.meghanwilsonduff.com
They're concentration camps & it's genocide. No one should be okay w/ it.
AI slop = blocked
The Serious Fun Stuff Librarian @seriousfunstuff.bsky.social Resources for libraries, librarians, and fans of funky library stuff. Have fun and learn stuff!
First Book @firstbook.org We're on a mission to ensure that all children, regardless of their background or zip code, can succeed and reach their full potential.
AASL President Amanda Kordeliski @aaslpres.bsky.social AASL President 2025-2026
Our Vision: Every school librarian is a leader; every learner has a school librarian.
We follow the ALA Code of Conduct: https://www.ala.org/user-guidelines
Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social KidLit Author:
RAISAH AND THE BOAT TRIP (2023),
HUMPHREY THE EGG_SPLORER (2023)
THE ANIMAL SOCIETIES SERIES (2023)
12x12 Challenge
TX FReadom Fighters @freadomfighters.bsky.social We believe in the right to read. We support #FReadom. Website link: https://www.txfreadomfighters.us/
QueenKong👑💙🌊🦋 @queenkong24.bsky.social 🦋☮️🦋keep showing up Resisters.
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NO KINGS
@QueenKong24
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Laura Segal Stegman @laurastegman.bsky.social Middle Grade Author: Summer of L.U.C.K + Ready or Not + The Chambered Nautilus (Young Dragons)
| SCBWI | Publicist/Creator PR Tips for Authors
linktr.ee/LauraStegman
Lee (They/Them) 🏳️🌈🇯🇲 **Undergirded by Joy** @everybodyloveslee.bsky.social Very Glamorous Blerd + One-third of "The Score" Podcast
@thescorepod.bsky.social
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-score/id1556099920
Theatre | Music | Travel | TV | History | Literature | Drag | Comics | Cooking | Politics | Everything Pro-Black
Lisa Mulvenna @lmulvenna.bsky.social Children's librarian, early literacy, programming specialist, manager, gamer, and misc. fun!
@suesue62.bsky.social @suesue62.bsky.social 
Kerry McQuaide @kerrymcquaide.bsky.social Author/Illustrator of THE BIGGEST, HIGHEST WAVE | #SCBWI RA Eastern New York | she/her
I’m @kerrymcquaide on Insta, Threads, Cara & @kerrymcquaide.bsky.social
https://www.kerrymcquaide.com/
Christie @psychteachlove.bsky.social Reader. Teacher Librarian in a K-5 School. #LitReviewCrew ARC sharing group member. #kidlit #mglit #books #booksky
Ronni Diamondstein @ronnidiamondstein.bsky.social Children's Book Author/journalist/photographer/ library media specialist. JACKIE AND THE BOOKS SHE LOVED.Maggie Mae Pup Reporter #SCBWI #12X12 #ALA #ALSC #ALSC https://ronnidiamondstein.com
Michelle Gary @mgary.bsky.social Elementary school librarian and teacher, MA
Laura ❄️🔥 @almostcosmic.bsky.social 
Lori Tecler @loritecler.bsky.social Elementary school library media specialist; 💙 literacy & freedom to read advocate 💙; 📚reader;📚; goldendoodle mom🐾; DC sports fan 🏒🏈🏀; University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate & Badger sports fan 🦡
https://www.donorschoose.org/ms-tecler
@cosmictadpole.bsky.social @cosmictadpole.bsky.social 
Julie Gribble @juliegribble.bsky.social Writer. Director. Filmmaker. Founder of award-winning children's book resource KidLitTV https://kidlit.tv and KidLitRADIO https://kidlit.tv/KidLitRADIO
KidLit TV @kidlittv.bsky.social 📚We're an Award-Winning website celebrating children's books & reading with Videos 🎥 Podcasts 🎧 KidLit Crafts & Activities 🎨 🏅An ALSC BEST DIGITAL TOOL 🐛CARLE HONOREE
Founder: Julie Gribble @juliegribble.bsky.social #kidlit
@firststateeducate.bsky.social @firststateeducate.bsky.social 
Brian Husvar @y2husvar.bsky.social Proud husband & cat father. Music, comics, hockey, film/TV, baseball, space, history geek.
RosesBookGarden @rosesbookgarden.bsky.social Book blogger with a focus on comics/graphic novels and non-fiction
Eric Holcomb 🌈 🏳️🌈 @ericdholcomb.bsky.social Amateur interested in history, science, technology, economics, travel and books.
Little Free Library @littlefreelibrary.bsky.social Little Free Library is a nonprofit that builds community, inspires readers, and expands book access through a global network of volunteer-led little libraries.
@wildflowerpeace.bsky.social @wildflowerpeace.bsky.social