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/
Eileen Kennedy @mommomeileen.bsky.social Retired RN. & Attorney.
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Bookshelfie ⭐️ @bookshelfie.bsky.social The Self-Pub Hub (Book Review and Story Site)
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Claudia Mills @claudiamills123.bsky.social Author of over 60 books for young readers, loves the community of writers and readers, always searching for creative joy wherever it can be found.
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Sue Sutherland, Author - TWELVE DAYS AT GLACIER @suemt.bsky.social Debut picture book author - TWELVE DAYS AT GLACIER, granola girl, weaver, quilter, traveler, photographer, 12x12, Montana SCBWI
Coming Soon - HOW HANNAH GOT HER LUMP OF COAL (2026), TWELVE DAYS AT YELLOWSTONE (2027), & NOTHING BUT NET TROUBLE
Jessica Braidan @jessicabraidan.bsky.social 📚 Color & Discover series — fact-and-coloring books for curious kids 4 and up. Surprising facts + bold pictures to color + try-it activities. Read, create, discover, screen-free. 🦕🚀🐴 jessicabraidan.com
https://www.facebook.com/jessica.braidan/
Cyb3er_Poeem7x @cyb3erpoeem7x.bsky.social Cyberpunk poet. 🔥
Writing with neon blood and broken code. ⚡
→ https://neonrebell.substack.com
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Matt Lanark @mattlanark.bsky.social ✍️ probably not writing the Great American Novel
📚 Great-ish Books on @substack
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📌 Washington, DC
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@achingbob.bsky.social @achingbob.bsky.social Reader
Historian
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All Hail Dogs
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I can see through lies
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Maalivahte Hevoskaarti @aboveunder.bsky.social Moonfearing, Amateur natural Philosopher, and Avid Sunchaser! [ General Intelligence always exceeds Artificial Intelligence by an Immeasurable Quantum ].
Linda Weste @lindaweste.bsky.social Academic, Writer & editor, PhD verse novel +poetry + narrative research, author of poetry, novels in verse, and edited nonfiction interviews with verse novelists, (she/her)
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Nimblewitlit Mag @nimblewitlit.bsky.social Epistemic Literary's new adventure for a young audience!
Our all ages eMag will extend the conversation to a younger audience by exploring similar themes.
Issue 1: https://epistemiclit.com/nimblewitlit/taking-a-stand/
www.EpistemicLit.com/nimblewitlit
Shaun Jex @shaunjexauthor.bsky.social Writer. Father. Husband. Pickle connoisseur.
he/him
Maria Kim @mkimwrites.bsky.social ✨Biracial Mexican-American Kidlit Writer
✨HS ELA Teacher/Librarian
✨PBParty '25 & '26 finalist🩷
✨Rep'd by Sandra Proudman at Galt and Zacker
BookishPerseus @bookish-perseus.bsky.social 22yrs
Book Count: 2060
TBR: 6965
2026 Reading Challenge: 202/200- M @muhammadz.bsky.social @muhammadz.bsky.social My name is Muhammed form Gambia 🇬🇲
Sandra Kaye @sandrakaye.bsky.social Marketing strategy * Writing Kid Rangers chapter book series * Neurodivergent * Chronic Illness Warrior * Medical Parent * #BoilerUp #GoJays #MakeItSo
Claire Blumenfeld @cblumenfeld.bsky.social K-12 Reading Specialist, PBWriter, reader, mom, SCBWI #12x12PB #InkedVoices mentee www.ClaireBlumenfeld.com
CRANKY HANK and THE NOISY NEIGHBORS: A PURIM STORY (spring 2027, Kar-Ben)
Allison Hackworth @allisonhackworth.bsky.social Neurodiverse mom, wife, and nurse who absolutely loves creating colorful, spooky picture books with her husband! 📚📖✏️🎨🖌️👻💀🧟🧛🏼🦇🎃♥️🧡💛💚💙💜
Rob Gotobed @robgotobed.bsky.social Stand-up philosopher, scribe, bongo drummer and professional time-traveller. (Once dated Anne Boleyn)
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Apple: http://bit.ly/3K6WdB9
IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2992620/
The Author Village @theauthorvillage.bsky.social The Author Village is a collective of forward-thinking and award-winning children’s book creators, educators, and librarians available for in-person and virtual school and library visits, conferences, workshops, and professional development experiences.
Sporty Pet @melyssamercado.bsky.social For all my fellow Writers, Football Fans, and Pet Lovers!
Always be in the Game!
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Daniel Miyares @danielmiyares.bsky.social Illustrator + Author
https://linktr.ee/Danielmiyares
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
WriteStats @writestats.bsky.social Data-Driven Insights for Writers and Publishers.
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Stan Yan - Kidlit Graphic Novelist @zombicatures.bsky.social THE MANY MISFORTUNES OF EUGENIA WANG (‘25 JLG Selection)
@SCBWIRockyMtn member
#kidlitartinstructor at @cuddlefishacademy
#aapi #rosebudauthor
Rep: @annmrose at Marsal Lyon Literary
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Semper Anticus Press @semperanticuspress.bsky.social Indie publisher launching soon!
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Booktasters Authors @booktastersauthors.bsky.social Boost your book’s exposure with honest, impactful reviews on Goodreads & Amazon! 📚✨ We help authors reach more readers. DM us for review inquiries!
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Bloom With Alisha @bloomwithalisha.bsky.social I make marketing & sales make sense 🙌🏼 and occasionally make you snort-laugh.
🌸 Blooming your business with wit, wisdom & a pinch of sarcasm 👀
Susan Park @susanfirghilpark.bsky.social writer, poet, nature lover and complete book geek living in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by forest, birds, squirrels, chipmunks and chickens. Member SCBWI.
Kallie Stenman | Kidlit @kalliestenman.bsky.social Children’s book writer & illustrator, kidlit enthusiast, designer & artist.
Protecting and promoting creativity and human empathy through 100% human-made art and story text for children’s books!
SCBWI & 12x12
JoAnneh Nagler @joannehnagler.bsky.social Author, Singer, all things ART. Lover of my sweet husband. Yoga, travel, love being alive!
Gill Evans. Counselling Psychologist AFBPsS. @gillevansx.bsky.social Psychologist living in Philadelphia from the UK.
Gill Evans author of The Anxious Therapist, YouTuber and Wordler. Honourable Mention for my book by Hay House.
Go to my website Anxioustherapist.com for £1 or $1 kindle book. Download kindle app free.
Junior Library Guild @jrlibraryguild.bsky.social A collection development service providing libraries with the best new-release books for children and young adults.
@horhpodcast.bsky.social @horhpodcast.bsky.social Hollywood or History? Unpack fact vs. fiction in film. Great for teachers, trivia buffs, and history fans. New episodes every other week.
Available on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube
https://youtube.com/@hollywoodorhistorypodcast?si=gNOPQUnVXde2_NZz
Daily Submittable Deadlines @submittabledaily.bsky.social Best writing and poetry festivals to submit to each day on submittable.
https://wildsoundwritingfestival.submittable.com/projects
Exclusive New Drama: The President and The Emperor @presandemperor.bsky.social An audio drama about the decision that changed the world-the atomic bomb in Hiroshima in 1945. Starring Clifton Truman Daniel as his grandpa President Harry S Truman & Sadao Ueda as Hirohito. Listen here https://open.spotify.com/show/2LGi9yr7metP2vjRDLuIe9
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/
EASTMAN @eastmanblue.bsky.social Social democrat. Vegetarian. Science. Baseball.
Humor. Books. Atheist. Dog rescuer. Advocate.
Fan of critical thinking. I write about politics and religion.
Marc Kuchner | Author @marckuchner.bsky.social Dad. Author of the Cosmic Collisions books. Astrophysicist and Participatory Science fanatic @nasa. www.marckuchner.com
Chiara Colombi @chiaracolombi.com Scruffy-looking word herder. PB + YA author. 🚀 ROCKET SHIP, SOLO TRIP (Viking, '24). ROCKET BEAMS, LUNAR DREAMS (Viking, '25). 🇮🇹 | 🏳️🌈🩷💚💙 | She/Her | Photo credit: Lauren Barkume
www.chiaracolombi.com
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.
Creative Leadership Solutions @creativeleadership.bsky.social We partner with K–12 schools and districts to deliver tailored, job-embedded professional development led by certified Associates. With monthly check-ins, consistent delivery, and post-engagement reports, we ensure sustainable, impactful change.
YAbookscentral @yabookscentral.bsky.social Website devoted to YA, Middle-Grade, and Kids books.
We offer book reviews, blog content featuring author Q&A, guest posts, excerpts, cover reveals, and giveaways!
Authors- Check out how to advertise your book with YABC!
Outsider Art @outsiderart.bsky.social Reduce Reuse Recycle ♻️ UPCYCLING! Temple. Shrine. Assemblage. Raw Creation! Outsider art. Art Brut. Folk Art. Visionary Art
Ethiopia Beyond @talksmart.bsky.social Exploring the untold beauty, culture, history, innovation, and spirit of Ethiopia.
Sharing authentic stories, breathtaking places, people, traditions, and the new face of Africa’s rising destination.
From ancient civilizations to modern transformation — E
KJV1611 @kjv1611.bsky.social Dedicated to building up faith in the Word of God! The King James Bible is the perfect preserved Word of God in English.
Becky Scharnhorst @beckyscharn.bsky.social 
Ms. Marcum @msmarcum.bsky.social International Educator, MYP Lang & Lit / PP Coordinator turned International School Librarian📚 / EE Coordinator, Coetailer, Apple Teacher, Kitchen Chemist, Beach Bum, Swimmer, Global Traveler, Girl Mom, UNCG MLIS, (she/her/hers)
Emma Miller 😁📚🍁 @emmadmiller.bsky.social Canadian Author & Creator of "The Doonies" children's book series! 📚🍁 https://thedoonies.ca
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Becky Walker @beckywalkerbooks.bsky.social ✍️#Kidlit author (rep’d by Stephen Fraser)
📚Debut 2027, Charlesbridge
FRASER & HENRY GROW A FRIEND, May 25,2027
💻business owner
🧳explorer of the world
👋🏼Love making friends!
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Thomas @coffeekeepsmealive.bsky.social US Army Combat Medic
Fighting against stupidity, ignorance, & apathy.
Support your local, independent bookstore.
Resist fascism.
Naomi Milliner @naomimilliner.bsky.social Grateful for family, friends, readers, and books, including my own: SUPER JAKE & THE KING OF CHAOS, ON ALL OTHER NIGHTS, and THE TROUBLE WITH SECRETS (coming in April 2025!). I enjoy mentoring children and adults, and connecting with other writers.
Melissa Roske @melissaroske.bsky.social Mah Jongg-playing, Twizzler-loving, NYC-dwelling #kidlit author
📗Kat Greene Comes Clean
✡️ Coming of Age: 13 B’Nai Mitzvah Stories
✏️ Blogger for the Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors
https://www.melissaroske.com
Vanessa Anderson, MFA @nightowlfreelance.bsky.social Professional Character Therapist at ℕ𝕚𝕘𝕙𝕥 𝕆ꖿ𝕝 𝔽𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕝𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖 ⁀➴
Developmental Editing • Line Editing • Copyediting • Publishing Guidance 📚 ☕
Website: NightOwlFreelance.com, Est. 2010
Katie Gilstrap @bykatiegilstrap.bsky.social Author of SPACEMANATEE! (Magination Press), PENNY LU PORCUPINE, and FINNEGAN FOX (Nancy Paulsen Books). 📚
Bestie to @attaboyartie.bsky.social 🐕
Friend to all creatures ❤️🐾
Anitra Rowe Schulte @anitraschulte.bsky.social Children’s book author
DANCING WITH DADDY ✨❤️
WILLOW AND BUNNY 🍃🐰
STARLIN chapter books (2026/27)
12x12 | SCBWI
ellen seal ✨ kidlit @byellenseal.bsky.social Author/Illustrator creating books that spark curiosity in all the little dreamers & weirdos
✨ Find my work at ellenseal.com
✨ Represented by Karly Dizon of Fuse Literary 
Jyoti Rajan Gopal @jyotigopal.bsky.social American Desi, writer/teacher/mom/podcaster. Passionate about books, play, SWI. #12x12 #SCBWI @PBcrew22 @PBSpree @upliftkidlit @WendiLuluGu @HGLiterary linktr.ee/jyotirajangopal
Rhonda DeChambeau @rhondadechambeau.bsky.social Writer and Poet for young people living in southeastern Massachusetts. VCFA WCYA Alum. TOP HEAVY, my debut YA novel-in-verse, comes out June 10th from Holiday House! Woo hoo!
Danny Schnitzlein @dschnitz.bsky.social Award-winning Children's Author of:
The Monster Who Ate My Peas
The Monster Who Did My Math
Trick or Treat on Monster Street
Gnu and Shrew (an NSTA Best STEM Book)
Fan of art, science, jazz, dogs, movies, books, kindness and democracy. Resist fascism!