Jill Bennett @jillshanti.bsky.social Teacher, book fanatic, reviewer and blogger
Ed Finch @edfinch.bsky.social Thinking about primary education, Big Education Conversation, storytelling, strumming, singing, linocutting.
@daleneal8.bsky.social @daleneal8.bsky.social 
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/
@doom2306.bsky.social @doom2306.bsky.social 
Julia Hubery @julia-hubery.bsky.social Children's Book Author:
Picture Books & Fiction for 5-11 years
Love writing children’s books, reading them, talking about them
- and hearing kids talk about them!
My LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/julia-hubery
Jo @smingerdinger.bsky.social I enjoy certain people, places, and things.
she/her
Sameer Kankali Ⓥ☮✌🏼🌱💚🍉🐸🐮🐷📚📖♟️✊🏼 @sameerkankali.bsky.social MUNDUS SINE CAESARIBUS 💙🦋
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Paul Ruta @paulruta.bsky.social Here's another clue for you all • 🇨🇦+🇬🇧 Writer • paulthomasruta.com
Rachel Burrows @rburrows.bsky.social Undiscovered Voices Winner ‘26
Poems on the Move ‘26.
Pushcart Prize Nominated. Cheshire Novel Prize SL‘25, Guppy Open LL’25
Write Mentor Picturebook SL’23/LL’24
Poetry - The Dirigible Balloon, Northern Gravy, Tyger Tyger, The Toy, LTP, BBC Upload.🏴
Linda Middleton @lindapoet.bsky.social Children's poet. Poems in The Caterpillar, Little Thoughts Press, PaperBound, The Dirigible Balloon, Paddler Press, Parakeet, Charles Causley Trust, Northern Gravy, Candlestick Press, The Toy, Brian Moses' Blog, Tyger Tyger and anthologies.
Simone Nespolo @simonenespolo.bsky.social Friuli, Italy.
Award-Winning Writer with International Recognition
Astra inclinant non necessitant
Aurum nostrum non est Aurum vulgi
Mariah Whelan @mwhelanwrites.bsky.social Poet, Teacher & Editor at @poetrybyheart.bsky.social
Rob Ellis 🐇… @robellis.bsky.social Custom books, comics, horror films & bunnies 🐇…
DAR @darbooks.com Author/Writer/Dreamer - DA RASMUSSEN
Pandore Series
Carpe Librum Bookstore and Art Gallery @carpelibrum.bsky.social Baltimore-based indie bookstore. Currently online until we get a new space for the bookstore. Generally won't DM people, unless maybe you're a publisher and we need info to stock your books.
https://carpelibrumbaltimore.com/
Kay Medway @kaymedway.bsky.social I’m a library assistant and poet with work published in The Dirigible Balloon, Disabled Tales, Dreambeast Poems, and featured on Brian Moses’s blog. My poems are forthcoming in Scaryness Express.
xpostfactoid @xpostfactoid.bsky.social Blogging mostly healthcare policy at http://xpostfactoid.substack.com. ACA implementation watcher. CSR czar. AKA Andrew Sprung.
@kayryder.bsky.social @kayryder.bsky.social 
Melissa Brooks @melissa-brooks.bsky.social A memoir writer, writing about my experiences and childhood as a form of personal therapy.
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
Caroline Fielding @cazapr1.bsky.social Chartered School Librarian, CILIP @YLGLondon Committee, National conference exhibition manager, Bea keeper. She/her
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.
Isaac K. Brown @boyboyington.bsky.social writer, former emu owner, liver of dreams
I write fiction and have a shitty wine blog www.tannicpanic.wine
DISCLAIMER: All opinions someone else's
Bernard Pearson @bernp.bsky.social Novelist: books 'Where the Willows End, In Red Blood' 'One of Our Own,' Poetry: 200 poems published worldwide. old friend's description of him, 'I've known this idiot most of my life.'
Patrick McGuinness @padrig.bsky.social Endotic traveller. Recent books: Blood Feather 2023; Ghost Stations 2025. FRSL. Prof French & Comp Lit, Oxford. Rep'd Peter Straus RCW.
Tracy Hopkins @tracyshopkins.bsky.social Bookworm, editor, children's book enthusiast, School Library Assistant, blogger, Londoner, mum. All views my own. She/her
Branford Boase Award @branfordboaseaward.bsky.social Set up in memory of award-winning author Henrietta Branford and her editor Wendy Boase, one of the founders of Walker Books, the Branford Boase Award is given annually to the author and editor of the year’s outstanding debut novel for children.
Val Harris - Poet @valpoet.bsky.social Children’s poetry published in The Toy Press, Paperbound Mag, Little Thoughts Press, Caterpillar and lots on the Dirigible Balloon.
A CLASSROOM OF STARS first collection
Website - www.valharrispoet.co.uk
(Also writes poetry for grownups - same name 📕)
Mr Fisher @primaryfisher.bsky.social I'm a Primary School teacher & champion of reading for pleasure in Glasgow.
Currently Reading:
Cuddy by Benjamin Myers
The Long Shoe by Bob Mortimer
Recently Read:
True Grit by Charles Portis
Books Books Books @libraryfhs.bsky.social Book obsessed Scottish School Librarian, horror and sci-fi fan.
Opinions my own.
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.
Stephen Lightbown @stephenlightbown.bsky.social Adult and children's poet. Picture book writer. Adaptive surfer. Yoga teacher. Northerner. Wheelchair user. Represented by Alice Williams.
Sandra Richardson @sanz71.bsky.social Yorkshire born & bred.
My blog is JeanzBookReadNReview
I read ARCs, mainly E-books,also enjoy Beta Reading too!
I read as a gentle activity & distraction from my health conditions, EDS, Menieres Disease, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis IBS etc
S J Baker @sjbakerauthor.bsky.social Writer, book lover, storyteller, English teacher, author with Troika Books.
Wild Mango Marketing 🥭 @wildmangomarketing.bsky.social We specialize in Web Design, SEO, Social Media, and Google Ads, delivering bold strategies and juicy results. Ready to go wild with your marketing? Let’s make it happen!
Ian Brownlie @ianbrownlie.bsky.social Writer of poetry/fiction for children (Dirigible, Tyger Tyger, Little Thoughts, Nimblewitlit, The Toy) and adults (Shine, Viridine, Underbelly, Rough Diamond) | Pushcart nom '26, Times/CH LL | he/him
Barbara Henderson (new WIP 6831) @scattyscribbler.bsky.social Author. Scottish historical fiction and eco- adventures for kids. 2x Young Quills Winner. 🎭 Teacher, ✝️, 🏴 🇩🇪, Highlands.
www.barbarahenderson.co.uk
Michael Egan @northernashes.bsky.social Writer of speculative fiction. Sunday Times Book of the Year, Carnegie Nominee.
SarahC_loves_reading @sarahmclayton.bsky.social Avid book reader/blogger 📚& reviewer, lover of family🥰, animals🐾 theatre 🎭 and music 🎶
Gardners @gardnersbooks.bsky.social Britain and Europe's leading and largest independent wholesaler - has been involved as an integral link in the book supply chain for over 40 years.
🔗 gardners.com – 📍 Eastbourne, UK
Antonieta Muñoz Estrada @mariadrawss.bsky.social Mexican Illustrator • KidLit Art • Published by: Charlesbridge, Beaming Books, Richmond, Edelvives. | ✉️ mariadrawss@outlook.com |
Insta: mariadrawssart
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
Adam Rowan @shinjutnt.bsky.social Black lab dad. Writer and ambient musician. The Dynasty of the Divine out now!
www.adamrowan.ccard.co
Read my book (free in Kindle Unlimited): https://www.amazon.com/Dynasty-Divine-Adam-Rowan-ebook/dp/B0FS3G3WWH/ref
Hmmm @chatterbrain.bsky.social AuDHD-riddled adult writing mayhemic nonsensity for kids.
Mr. E @blueskyreposts.bsky.social Repost every single post
💙 Leslie 💙 @jazzzzzy.bsky.social Proud Nana to Riley and Reese, animal lover, senior, liberal, atheist, healthy vegan, music lover, book lover, nature lover and best life navigator (Squirrel!)
Kindness Matters
SelfPubShelf | Your Book’s Escape from Algorithm Jail @selfpubshelf.com Tired of shouting into Amazon’s void? SelfPubShelf.com is the indie author’s rebellion against invisibility.
selfpubshelf.com
We Do What Amazon Won’t:
Get found by readers Googling your genre.
Drive traffic that makes Amazon’s system beg to recommend you.
Niamh Savage @niamhsav.bsky.social Children’s poet. Works in TV production.
Words in The Caterpillar, The Dirigible Balloon
and RTÉ Jnr. Also YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Z6o86I
Deep South Publishing @deepsouthsa.bsky.social Publisher of South African poetry and literary excellence since 1996.
https://deepsouth.co.za/
@brookeadaniels.bsky.social @brookeadaniels.bsky.social 
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/
Wildlife @worldwildlife.bsky.social Wildlife Community for those who care about species & habitat conservation. Photography, Art, Videos of Birds,Mammals,Reptiles,Plants,insects
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578489868735
https://www.tiktok.com/@wildlife.net?_t=ZN-8yV9vhsHk0c&_r=1
Moz Perkins ⚓️ 🇬🇧 🏴 @mozperkins.bsky.social Cold War Warrior ⚓️ 🏴
Published Author of 8 books.
I share lots of humour.
Family is number one, now and forever.
I volunteer in Stockport with Ex-🇬🇧 HM Armed Forces groups
JL Abbott @jeshila.bsky.social (he/they)
poet, writer, and musician
haiku every day, WIP books and short stories
might talk about games and rpgs, too
No AI: this includes your ai generated art for your books. it looks lazy and I immediately don’t trust your work.
WellnessDay.App @wellnessday.bsky.social https://wellnessday.app - Transform your wellness and productivity Journey. Join the app waitlist!
Ransom Publishing @ransombooks.bsky.social A publisher of specialist books and teaching resources to unlock literacy (and a love of reading) – regardless of a learner’s current age, ability or attitude.
Andy Williamson @andywilliamson.com Writer, poet, creative thinker & architect for democracy / Sgrìobhadair, bàrd, neach-smaoineachaidh cruthachail agus ailtire airson deamocrasaidh | Aotearoa & Isle of Skye | https://urbanbadgercollective.com/links/
Christine Sawyer @christinesawyer.bsky.social Educator with a passion for STEM
Working to remove barriers to STEM for families & students | Broadway Lover | ❤️ Disney | Swiftie | She/Her #EduSky
Creator of @stemwithmrssawyer.bsky.social
Sam Creighton @samcreighton.bsky.social Teacher, reader, talker, writer. Literacy lead. Faith, family, fiction, films. Catholic ✝️ Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 43:1. Need me? I’ll be in a book 📚
Gardener🪴 @lat611.bsky.social Nature loving, tree hugging, cat mom.
Teaching with my eyes shut @eyesshutteacher.bsky.social Recently retired Primary Teacher in 🏴 teaching since 2009 in a wide range of roles & schools. Hoping to make you smile, increase your positivity & find your focus.
Often answers to Sarah, Mum or coffee
My views.
#EduSky #ScotEdu #UKEdu #EduSkyPrimary
Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social Digital Project Manager for Scottish Book Trust. Children’s books and comics enthusiast. Dyslexic. ME/CSF. Here for the kids book chat. All views my own. #KidsBooksFriday 📚🏴
Daniel Cem Kuburoglu (~Leth) @dan-or-leth.bsky.social Your friendly neighbourhood island-resider, wannabe poet and music'n'games obsessive.
Kassandra-is-lost @kassandraslost.bsky.social I hate labels 🏷 I'm just me.
A queer, bipolar, adhd, agoraphobic, dork, w cancer.
I like art, animals n reading. 56 she/her
Annelies Judson @babybookdel.bsky.social Children’s writer and poet. TURKEY HURLY-BURLY due August 2025. Reviewer of children's books from a feminist perspective. Lover of science, words, and the em dash.
David Atkinson @davidatkinsonpoet.bsky.social (he/him) Prize-winning Irish poet writing in English & Ulster Scots. Pushcart nominated. MA from MMU. Archival poetics: Islandmagee Witch Trial & Irish War of Independence
Metamorphosis Literary Agency @metamorphlitag.bsky.social Metamorphosis Literary Agency
Facebook: metamorphosislitagent
Instagram: metamorphosis_literary_agency
LinkedIn: metamorphosis-literary-agency
Paragon Books @paragonsidmouth.bsky.social Paragon Books was founded over 30 years ago and is still going strong as one of Sidmouth’s independent bookshops. We can source any book you are after and have it delivered to your door.
https://paragonsidmouth.co.uk
Les @leshall.bsky.social Teacher, Maths lead NPQLPM, book reader, marine fish keeper, like to travel
Kathryn Brereton @katbrereton.bsky.social Primary Schools' English Adviser at Cambs CC School Improvement Service.
Open University Teachers' Reading Group Leader.
NATE Primary Officer.
Poetry Enthusiast @poetry-enthusiast.bsky.social Poetry & nature enthusiast ~ reader ~ writer ~ traveller ~ photographer
Sarah Atherton @sarah-a-author.bsky.social Children's Author & Teacher/SENCo
Winner #ChuckleChallenge 2024
Winner #springflingkidlit 2023
Mentor #WriteMentor 2023 & 2025
Hudson Library at Alexandra Park School 📚 @apslibrary1.bsky.social Hudson Library at Alexandra Park School. A north London comprehensive school encouraging reading for pleasure. 📚
Breakthrough Books @breakthroughbook.bsky.social An award-winning indie publisher putting creatives and readers first, with lovingly made, quality books… and a fair deal! E-shop now open on our website!
https://www.breakthroughbookcollective.com
https://linktr.ee/breakthroughbooks
Rupert Rivett @rupertrivett.bsky.social 📸 Photographer | capturing life's candid moments with my camera 📸
🌍 https://rupertrivett.photoshelter.com 🌍
#RealStreetPhotography #Photojournalism|
Skilled in unobtrusive, authentic #storytelling
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Emma Miller 😁📚🍁 @emmadmiller.bsky.social Canadian Author & Creator of "The Doonies" children's book series! 📚🍁 https://thedoonies.ca
- Follow on: Bluesky, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Threads, Spotify
- Find our podcast on YouTube and Buzzsprout 📱✨️📚😁❤️🍁
Kathryn Beevor @kathrynbeevor.bsky.social Poet Educator (children and adult), TEDx Youth speaker, editor, charity trustee (Kids at School in Nepal) and fundraiser. My work has been published by Little Thoughts Press, Yorkshire Times Publishing, Dream Well Writing Ltd, and the Dirigible Balloon
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
https://linktr.ee/gitaralleigh
Endpapers @endpapers.bsky.social Sharing and celebrating the endpapers of children’s literature.
Whimsyverse (Christopher Graeme / Chris Winchester) @whimsyverse.bsky.social 🌻i write wurdz&muzic
AND i'M IN A MOVIE, GUYZ!
🎬🎈POP🎈🎬
& i burble into micz & indoctrinate kidz
He/Him/Cap'n/Etc.
DID i MENTION i'M IN A MOVIE?
🎬🎈POP🎈🎬
The Last Moonicorn, a poetical tale
of Martians, dark whimsy, and pies!
Launching eventually...
Jane Atkin @mrsatkinreads.bsky.social Retired teacher, avid reader, aspiring children’s writer, reviewer for Just Imagine, wearer of funky jewellery, leapling 🐸, knitter and lover of 80s music.
Bob Stone @bobstoneauthor.bsky.social Author and bookseller at Write Blend Bookshop from Liverpool. The Stars We Are out now!
Euan Taylor Author @euantaylorauthor.bsky.social The Hard Times: Prison Diaries: A book about crime, punishment, rehabilitation, greed, and putting a newspaper to bed before the editorial team gets locked up: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hard-Times-Prison-Diaries-ebook/dp/B0DPVH8HFF/
Lee Chottiner @leechott.bsky.social Award-winning journalist, published poet, under-radar kind of guy. It’s the under-radar types who will save the world.
AbigailK @abigailrosek.bsky.social Reads a lot. Writes a lot. Doesn't sleep much.
2024 Books That Help Us Mentorship Winner
https://www.booksthathelp.co.uk/mentorship
I write children's books from picture to young adult and am working towards submitting to agents.
The Globe Inn @theglobeinn.bsky.social Welcome to The Globe Inn located at the head of Frogmore Creek, near Kingsbridge, Devon. Enjoy delicious food, quality ensuite accommodation, excellent wines, & local ales. Join us for live music, play darts & pool, or relax in our terraced beer garden.
Shaun Jex @shaunjexauthor.bsky.social Writer. Father. Husband. Pickle connoisseur.
he/him