Kibworth Books @kibworthbooks.bsky.social Award-winning independent bookshop in rural Leicestershire. Friendly service and expert advice. A safe space with something for everyone. 
Linda Hill @lindasbookbag.bsky.social Book blogger at https://lindasbookbag.com and fanatical tea drinker
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Next Page Books @nextpagebooksuk.bsky.social Next Page Books is an indie children’s bookshop in Hitchin, Herts UK. We love books and celebrate diversity & inclusion, especially neurodiversity. We are a safe space for all, welcome everyone and believe in the power of books
b small publishing @bsmallpublishing.bsky.social Award-winning indie publisher. From science to foreign languages, our books help all children discover the joy of learning.
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KidsWord & AllKidsBooks – Explore, Read & Share! @allkidsbooks.com 🌟 Join our vibrant community of children's book lovers!
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Cotswold Book Room @cotswoldbookroom.bsky.social Independent book shop in Wotton-under-Edge 📚
Expert recommenders 💙
Sea Crow Press @seacrowpress.bsky.social Award Winning Independent Press. www.seacrowpress.com
#indiepublishing #Booksky
Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop @happyreadingbooks.bsky.social EST. 2024 by award-winning specialist Children’s bookseller, Nicci.
🔝STAPLE ☕️, Reading Street, Broadstairs, Kent 🇬🇧
www.happyreading.uk
Bookshop.org @bookshop.org A better way to buy books online where every purchase supports local bookstores ☀️📚
https://bookshop.org/
BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk We are the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We get millions of children & families reading together from the earliest possible age.
Find out more: booktrust.org.uk
National Book Tokens @nationalbooktokens.bsky.social A gift beyond words.
National Book Tokens and Bookily gift cards can be spent in bookshops and online.
https://www.nationalbooktokens.com
Independent Publishers Guild @independentpublishersguild.com The IPG is the UK's largest association of independent publishers, supporting 600+ members with events, resources, training and much more.
https://linktr.ee/IndependentPublishersGuild
Graywolf Press @graywolfpress.bsky.social No longer active here. Find us on IG and TikTok @graywolfpress!
@chickenhousebooks.bsky.social @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social We're an independent-minded children's book publisher that loves new writers, artists and ideas. Join us here for the latest news from the coop!📚🐣
Steve James @stejdesigns.bsky.social Leeds based freelance illustrator
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https://www.advocate-art.com/steve-james
Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social Writer/illustrator of the LOKI: A Bad God's Guide books, Writer of Otherland & The Dragon in the Library. https://louiestowell.com. No terfs. Many fluctuating fandoms incluing BtVS + Doctor Who. This feed isn't for kids.
Big Bearded Bookseller @bigbeardedbookseller.com Expert Waterstones bookseller with a very big beard
Books read: 88/100
📚 The Wax Child
📺 Lanterns
https://www.bigbeardedbookseller.com
https://www.ephemeral.co.uk
Signe Rudoviča @signeru.bsky.social Sharing Sensory Stories Project manager @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social Love and live Edinburgh 💙
#ReadingForPleasure I read everything from picture books to YA! Interested in Additional Support Needs, education, language/s, literacy, &pugs
Urmston Books & Board Games @urmstonbooks.bsky.social Book shop and board game cafe in Urmston, Manchester. Find us at 72 Flixton Road, Urmston M41 5AB. urmstonbooks.co.uk
Eibhlís Carcione @eibhliscarcione.bsky.social Children's writer-Carnegie nominated. Irish poet. BLACK GABLES. THE MIDNIGHT HOUSE. WELCOME TO DEAD TOWN RAVEN MCKAY Rep'd by Silvia Molteni PFD
eibhliscarcione.com
Cork, Ireland
Chris Dixon @avalanchechris.bsky.social Mental health book author who is attempting to archive as much of MAGA's misdeeds on Bluesky as humanly possible.
Terraclash.co.uk fantasy board game. Sign up to the mailing list and get an exclusive Character if you back the Kickstarter.
Gita Ralleigh @gitaralleigh.bsky.social Writer/Poet/Lecturer/ex-doc
Kids' novels:
Minou Moonshine / Sam Singh @kidsbloomsbury.bsky.social
Poetry:
Empirical
@thebraag.bsky.social
Siren @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social
A Terrible Thing Bad Betty Press
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The Edinburgh Bookshop @edinburghbookshop.bsky.social Small but mighty, award-winning indpendent bookshop in the heart of Edinburgh's lovely Bruntsfield area
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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
@sanjeedesilva.bsky.social @sanjeedesilva.bsky.social 
Chloe Davies @libraryofchlo.bsky.social Publicity Manager at Pan Macmillan 📖 I review books on http://instagram.com/libraryofchlo 📚 ✨
Spark! School Book Award @sparkbookaward.bsky.social Sparking the imaginations of young readers! Now in our 6th year, we are excited to welcome schools across the country to join our awards & vote for the winners. www.sparkbookawards.co.uk
Glasgow Women's Library @womenslibrary.bsky.social The only Accredited Museum in the UK dedicated to women’s history, with a lending library and innovative programmes of public events and learning opportunities
Kirsty at The Overflowing Library @overflowingklc.bsky.social Bookseller and School Library Rejuvenator at Norfolk Children’s Book Centre.
Jenny Jones @jennysarahjones.bsky.social School librarian, writer & reading enthusiast. Past Carnegie Award Judge, YLG South West Committee, Somerset FCBG, Golden Egg Academy Egg ‘21, WriteMentor Summer Mentee ‘23. Guppy Books LL ‘25. ND. jonestheschoollibrarian.com
The Bear & The Fox @bearandfoxblog.bsky.social Family blog + children’s writer: recipes, crafts, book reviews, Edinburgh travel tips. Shortlisted for The Kelpies Prize for Writing 2026. https://www.thebearandthefox.com/
Firefly Press @fireflypress.bsky.social Independent publisher of quality fiction for children & teens. WINNER Branford Boase first children’s novel Award, Yoto Carnegie Medal, Wales Book of the Year
www.fireflypress.co.uk
School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social #1 UK children's booklisting website according to Ubersuggest. We recommend children’s and YA books to teachers, parents, librarians and schools. Free resources, free reviews and no paywall. #GoAllIn
https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk
Beyond the Book Festival @beyondbookfest.bsky.social A book and writing festival curated by Brighton authors. Early bird tickets available now for a limited time. COMING 10 MAY 2025.
https://www.beyondthebookfestival.org/
Little Tiger @littletigeruk.bsky.social Publisher of award-winning and best-selling children's books, from birth to young adult. Sign up to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/LittleTigerNewsletter
Arachne Press @arachnepress.bsky.social Small independent, inclusive, award-winning UK publishing house. Mostly poetry and short fiction, with the occasional fantasy/sci-fi novel. Prioritising LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disabled, Welsh poets, and geographically isolated and Older Women writers.
The Street Library @streetlibrary.ataxia.scot The Street Library. Where books get social 📚
Use YOUR books - to raise funds for YOUR favourite charity.
http://StreetLibrary.co.uk
Main Bluesky account: @ataxia.scot
Cybils Awards @cybilsawards.bsky.social Celebrating books for children and teens since 2006.
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Chantelle Hazelden @brewtifulfiction.bsky.social Teaching assistant, book blogger, member of The SquadPod. chantellehazel@gmail.com
Tell Tales Books @telltales.bsky.social More bookshelf than bookshop! I stock books for children.
Smallest shop you’ll ever see, but the warmest welcome. ❤️📚
QuestFriendz @questfriendz.bsky.social A children’s publisher. Inspiring the next generation of scientists & engineers with #STEM adventures. Latest books SuperQuesters Mission: River Crest Rescue, Mission: Rainforest Magic and Mission: Desert Danger - out now!
https://linktr.ee/questfriendz
ed public relations @edpr.bsky.social Professional Book Champions 📚
A multi-award-winning agency specialising in books, culture and inclusive storytelling
Sweet Cherry's Indie Champions! @scpindies.bsky.social Hey, indie friends!
This is Sweet Cherry Publishing's dedicated BlueSky account for independent bookshops, retailers, libraries and other collaborators.
Follow this page to receive exclusive updates, offers and partnership opportunities 🍒
BBC World Book Club @bbcworldbookclub.bsky.social Follow for sneak peaks, which authors are coming up, and share your questions to be part of our global book club! New podcast episodes 1st Sat every month https://tinyurl.com/BBC-World-Book-Club Send questions via DM or to worldbookclub@bbc.co.uk
Shadow Spark Publishing @shadowsparkpub.bsky.social The official account for Shadow Spark Publishing, a different sort of Indie house.
Our default setting is chaos.
💛💜 acct managed by @loreleimatthews.com & @kiraofthewind.com
✨ https://shadowsparkpub.com/ ✨
Norfolk Children's Book Centre @childrensbooks.bsky.social An independent children's bookshop in Norfolk 🌞
We provide services to schools & organisations across the UK, including:
📚 Supplying books to teachers
📚 School library rejuvenation
📚 Pop-up shops for conferences & other events
www.ncbc.co.uk
Lauren Hoffmeier @laurenhoffmeier.bsky.social Author of the NY Times reader's favorite children's series: “Mula and the Fly”
Representation: Aevitas Creative Management
Waterstones @waterstones.bsky.social All about the books
Waterstones Kids @waterstoneskids.bsky.social Sharing the very best books for Children aged 0-12 📚💫
BookBrunch @bookbrunch.bsky.social Your daily serving of news and views, promising unrivalled publishing perspective and knowledge. BookBrunch is the essential tool for the book industry.
https://www.bookbrunch.co.uk/
The Bookseller @thebookseller.com At the heart of the book trade since 1858📚
News, charts, previews and more, online & in print. Buyer's Guides, conferences & The British Book Awards (Nibbies)✨
Faerie Press CIC @faeriepress.bsky.social The first LGBTQ+ led children’s publishing press on the island of Ireland 🧚🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
📍Belfast
Faeriepress.com
HarperCollins @harpercollins.bsky.social Publishing great authors since 1817. 📚
Pan Macmillan @panmacmillan.bsky.social We publish a broad and vibrant range of books for audiences of all ages.
Penguin Random House @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social 
Salt Books @saltpublishing.com If you’re reading this, you’re in the right place.
Beautiful books you won't forget. Available in all good bookshops.
October Jones @octoberjonesco.bsky.social The ‘one stop spot’ for the spooky, kooky, magical, fantastical, weird and wonderful world(s) of Children’s Literature & Illustration!
https://octoberjones.co.uk/
The B'K Magazine @thebkmagazine.bsky.social The B’K is a quarterly art and lit magazine prioritizing traditionally marginalized creators, but open to all. Own voices only, please. Queer, Trans, ND, and POC led. Founded 2010.
Check our guidelines and submit: https://www.talbot-heindl.com/link-tree
Helen Corcoran @hcor.bsky.social QUEEN OF COIN AND WHISPERS and DAUGHTER OF WINTER AND TWILIGHT from The O’Brien Press | Agent: Eric Smith at Neighborhood Literary | 🇮🇪🏳️🌈 she/her
helencorcoran.com
JJ Clapton @jjclapton.bsky.social Reader. Writer. Crafter 🏳️🌈🇮🇪🇮🇨
Chronically ill. Queer. Autistic.
Agender, bi, ace, & aro-spec (She/they)
ME/CFS, cats, crochet, f1, SFF books, Lego, diamond painting.
No AI 🚫
📘 Haunting of a Witch (Oct 26)
jjclapton.com
Morgan Owen @morganowen.bsky.social YA author, cat person, cosy gamer. The Girl With No Soul (2022)/The Boy With the Haunted Heart (2024) - Scholastic
Finn Longman is only here occasionally @finnlongman.com Author (THE BUTTERFLY ASSASSIN trilogy; THE WOLF AND HIS KING) and medievalist specialising in the Ulster Cycle. #1 fan of Láeg mac Ríangabra.
🏳️🌈 they/them | siad/iad
📍Cambridge, UK
♿
https://finnlongman.com
Simon James Green @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social Author & screenwriter. Boy Like Me, Finn Jones Was Here, Gay Club!, Heartbreak Boys, and more!
www.simonjamesgreen.com
Ann Sei Lin @annseilin1.bsky.social Author of REBEL SKIES & REBEL FIRE Published by Walker Books. Agent: Lina Langlee
#JournoRequest Alerts By JournoFinder @journorequest.bsky.social The latest journalist requests collated and shared here from various sources online. Use the #journorequest hashtag to be featured.
https://journofinder.com/journo-request-alerts
The Book Sniffer @thebooksniffer.bsky.social Reviewer, working in publishing, illustrator, PR and Marketing - picture books, graphic novels, comics and illustrated fiction. Rocket Bird Books, WRD Magazine, SHELF magazine
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social Est. 1983. Not-for-profit children’s booksellers celebrating equality, inclusion & diversity. Schools/EY supplier. Co-runs Little Rebels Award. Workers’ Cooperative. www.letterboxlibrary.com
#kidlituk #ukkidlit
Kristina Rahim @krahim.bsky.social Children's author. THE DOUGHNUT CLUB is out now with Nosy Crow.
PFD Queer Prize ‘23 Winner. Rep’d by Silvia Molteni
Available NOW - link 👇
https://linktr.ee/krahimwrites
Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social Ex KS2 teacher, children’s book blogger and lover of undunked biscuits and Lego. Currently reading all the books. Autistic. She/her.
Blog: https://worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/
Nosy Crow | Children's Books @nosycrow.bsky.social Award-winning children's books
📚 Stories for kids, also in ebook and audiobook
🐦 Find us at nosycrow.com or linktr.ee/nosy_crow
Royal Wave Media @royalwavemedia.bsky.social Publishers of books and audiobooks.
Kyle Hatfield @kylehatfield.bsky.social senior acquisitions editor @ Harvest House Publishers
Forest Path Books @forestpathbooks.bsky.social Publishers of Divergent Speculative Fiction
Hum @humworks.bsky.social AI for research publishers & B2B media.
www.hum.works
Publisher Spotlight @pubspotlight.bsky.social Sharing news about kids books from international publishers and domestic library and teacher conferences https://www.publisherspotlight.com
Helen Rosner @hels.bsky.social “Zizek if he was a woman and loved sandwiches”
New Yorker staff writer, dept. of mastication
It’s always Free Palestine 🍉
Better Things Are Possible @internethippo.bsky.social 
Nicola Miller @nicmiller.bsky.social Food column + features, Suffolk News + others
Food slot @ Suffolk Sounds Radio
Food events @ Bury St Eds Lit Fest
Newsletter: Tales From Topographic Kitchens
GFW online food writer '20, F&M cookery writer '22
https://linktr.ee/nicolamiller
Science Friday @scifri.bsky.social Entertaining & educational conversations about science, tech, + more. Hosted by Ira Flatow and Flora Lichtman. From WNYCStudios.
Mike Masnick @masnick.com Techdirt guy. Writes about social media, copyright, free speech, content moderation, civil liberties and stuff like that. Once wrote a paper that may have helped inspire this service & now I'm on its board: https://bit.ly/protocolnotplatform
Saeed Jones @theferocity.bsky.social I co-host #VibeCheckPod. Also, I teach creative writing at Harvard Medical School.
BOOKS: Prelude to Bruise, How We Fight for Our Lives, Alive at the End of the World.
My next book HOME OUT THERE comes out in May.
I live in Cambridge, MA. 🦃
Al Yankovic @alyankovic.bsky.social You know... the weird one.
Soraya Nadia McDonald @soraya.press proprietor, Soraya [dot] Press | subscribe 👉🏽 soraya.press
📍Brooklyn
Michael Freeman @afreeparticle.com High School Physics Teacher. Desmos Fellow. He/him. #iTeachPhysics #EduSky
www.afreeparticle.com
Mikhail Zinshteyn @mzinshteyn.bsky.social Reporter covering California higher education and state-federal issues for @Calmatters.org. Other interests include nationalism, politics, economy, film, fiction and Jewishness. Soviet-born baby refugee; Pell grant recipient. L.A. resident.
Claire Field @clairefield.bsky.social Writes about: higher education, vocational education and training, international education and GenAI/EdTech
R. O. Kwon 권오경 @rokwon.bsky.social nationally bestselling novels Exhibit & The Incendiaries • co-edited Kink • Lambda Literary Prize
www.ro-kwon.com
EMILY WILSON @emilyrcwilson.bsky.social https://emily613.substack.com/
Charlie Stross @cstross.bsky.social SFF author, triple Hugo award winner (and three times Locus award too), over a million books sold.
Mostly on Mastodon: @cstross@wandering.shop
Blog: https://www.antipope.org/charlie/blog-static/
Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social detroit native. deputy editor at huffpost. WABJ president. check out my free newsletter! --> https://www.whatimreading.net/
The Verge @theverge.com Covering life in the future
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Tom Scocca @tomscocca.bsky.social Executive editor, features, CNN. Serial fiction and archives of nonfiction at Indignity.net. This Bluesky is about the Machines.
Alex Heath @alexeheath.com sources.news
PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social Exclusive stories and insight from Westminster via PoliticsHome and The House magazine. Read our reporting at https://www.politicshome.com and subscribe to The Rundown podcast: http://bit.ly/3M8d963