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.
Aled Thompson @aledthompson.bsky.social UK freelance illustrator and concept artist based in Wales
A. K. Venrinn @venrin.bsky.social Senior Concept Artist, Illustrator & Author
Magic: The Gathering, Flying Wild Hog, Riftweaver, CD Projekt Red, Ghostfire Gaming.
All opinions are my own.
https://linktr.ee/akvenrinn
Contact: venrinn@gmail.com
Johanna T @ Boise CAF H4 @johannamation.bsky.social 👻 BUY THE GHOSTKEEPER GN!👇
theghostkeeper.carrd.co
Award-winning Comic Artist ✦ Illustrator ✦ Writer ✦ TTRPGer ✦ She/Her 💖💜💙
Rep: Laurel Symonds (KT Lit)
🌎 Portfolio: johannamation.com
Kirsten McGonigal @kirstenmcgonigal.bsky.social Children’s book illustrator, kid lit author, nature lover, reader, music maker, dreamer, SCBWI, #pbparty 2024 finalist, She/her
Rep’d by Becca Langton at Darley Anderson Illustration
kirstenmcgonigal.com
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 !
Sophie Green @sophiegreen.bsky.social Artist.
All posts are the property of me and so are the people who view them.
https://linktr.ee/sophiegreenfineart
Sarah Coomer @sarahcoomer.bsky.social Edinburgh-based artist/illustrator. Folio Society Book Illustration Award 2022 Shortlist. Heraldic artist for the Lyon Court. Rep’d by Paul Moreton at @belllomaxmoreton.bsky.social Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sarahcoomer
The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social The UK's best-loved book awards for children & young people, celebrating outstanding writing & illustration; judged by librarians @cilip.bsky.social #Carnegies2026
https://carnegies.co.uk/
Other socials 👉 https://linktr.ee/carnegiemedals
Eightyaday @eightyaday.bsky.social Montréal based artist and illustrator
Liker and disliker of different stuff
205TF @205tf.bsky.social TF, two letters that stand for Type Foundry and Typographie Française (French Typography).
https://www.205.tf/
Anna F. Walker @spyglassart.bsky.social • Children’s bookseller
Spyglass Books @spyglassbooks.bsky.social
• Artist/Illustrator
My art and prints 👉 http://spyglassillustration.com
• Edinburgh dweller
• Tennis enthusiast
✨ Hamish Steele ✨ Go-Man Vs. the Star Dragon OUT NOW! @hamishsteele.bsky.social Created deadendia / dead end paranormal park / pantheon / croc and roll / go-man
Sometimes making videos about comics and podcasts about Mario
he/they/whatever
linktr.ee/hamishsteele | newsletter: buttondown.com/hamishsteele
Carol Creech @ccreechstudio.bsky.social Artist, maker and medical librarian inspired by science and nature. Curious about everything! Amateur naturalist with a background in geography and public health. Sciart 🐡 | Botanical 🎨 | Bookbinding | Gardening 🌱 | Nature | Libraries
www.ccreechstudio.com
Gus 🌱 @friedbaens.bsky.social Character design | Visdev || prev. Possibility Space, Creegs, Inc. || they/he 🇲🇽 || Free 🍉|| https://www.patreon.com/friedbaens0 || DO NOT REPOST MY ART ON REDDIT
Molly Mendoza @mollymendoza.bsky.social I mostly draw picture books and comics!
Eisner + Ignatz nominated 🌷
Caldecott Honor recipient 𓃗
They/She mollymendoza.com
Bex Ollerton @schnumn.bsky.social Eisner nominated comic artist from Manchester, UK 😽 Comics about ADHD and autism! Author of SENSORY: Life on the Spectrum ♾️ and Lavender Clouds
☁️ She/her
☁️ Rep'd by @mmmlysaght
https://lavendercloudscomic.carrd.co/
www.schnumn.com
Paul Callaghan @paulcallaghan.bsky.social Culture, economics, regeneration, business, politics & football. #SunderlandMusicCity #SAFC My own views. Retweets are not an endorsement http://MACTrust.org.uk
MusicCity.uk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulcallaghan/
Art Is For Living @artisforliving.bsky.social Art, music & literary gems. ✨ Made with love & alt-text 💗
I'm a visual artist, musician (🎸 + 🎛️) & researcher. Profile art is my own.
#modernart #writing #music #jazz #photography #creativity #blacksky #artsky
Genevieve Kote @genevievekote.bsky.social KidLit illustrator from 🇨🇦
Represented by the Bright Agency
https://www.genevievekote.com/
Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com 🇨🇦 Kidlit author & illustrator. Illus books by Judy Blume, Michael Ian Black, others. Author news, ATmosphere, book blog etc: https://debbieohi.com/links/
📚 I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS
🎨 I'M BUSY (w/ Michael Ian Black)
DebbieOhi.com
Sarah Hagger-Holt @sarahhaggerholt.bsky.social Award-winning children's author and freelance writer/editor. School visits. Empathy Lab trained. She/her. www.sarahhaggerholt.com
Comicsbeat @comicsbeat.bsky.social An award winning website that covers comics, comics culture and the people who make them. comicsbeat.com
HUU with news: info @ comicsbeat
Cartoon Art Museum @cartoonart.bsky.social Founded in 1984, CAM is a San Francisco-based, educational arts nonprofit that has something for everyone—from comic strips, comic books, and anime to political cartoons, graphic novels, and underground comix. Come visit our galleries: cartoonart.org
Jen Bartel @jenbartel.art Eisner-winning illustrator & comic artist, sometimes shoe designer ✧ 🌈 http://jenbartel.com • 🛍 http://jenbartel.shop • ❤️🔥 http://jenbartel.club • 💌 ʜᴇʏ@ᴊᴇɴʙᴀʀᴛᴇʟ.ᴄᴏᴍ ✧
Alan O'Rourke @alanorourke.bsky.social Mild-mannered marketing man by day
Business: wilsonkeys.com
Caped Picturebook maker by night
Kids books: https://www.louderlines.com/public/alanorourke#linkshare
Rep'd by @BLM_Agency
He/him
Ann Murtagh @annmurtagh.bsky.social Writes historical fiction for children. The Climbing Boys (2023) The Kidds of Summerhill (2021) The Sound of Freedom (2020) by
@OBrienPress
Kieran Crowley @kierancrowley.bsky.social Children's Writer from Ireland. The Santa List; The Misfits Club; The Mighty Dynamo.
Leona Forde @leonaforde1.bsky.social Children's Author, Post Primary Teacher, Mom of 4. Proud Corkconian
Marc (with a Sea) Diamond @marcwithasea.bsky.social Walking the Irish shore with Master Pippin at Dawn. Producer of LEGO®BLUEY & LEGO®DUPLO MARVEL apps by day! Writer. Creative. Take a moment.
Graham Corcoran @grahamartwork.bsky.social Illustrator from Ireland
Illustration / Film Poster Art / Children’s Books
✨Available For Work ✨
http://linktr.ee/grahamartwork
http://instagram.com/grahamartwork
Susan Cahill @susancahill.bsky.social 🌧THE WORLD BETWEEN THE RAIN 🌧 middle-grade children’s fantasy, out now!
🌟Longlisted for Branford Boase Award 2025
🎙️STORYSHAPED: podcast about children’s books that shape us
https://linktr.ee/susancahillwrites
Claire Hennessy @chennessybooks.bsky.social Writer, book critic, creative writing facilitator.
Latest book: IN THE MOVIE OF HER LIFE (short stories, Doire Press).
Website: http://www.clairehennessy.com/
Blog: https://clairehennessy.substack.com/
Workshops: https://www.clairehennessy.com/store
Derek Landy @dereklandy.bsky.social Writer
Tom Woolley @tcwoolley.bsky.social Freelance illustrator and map-maker. Living in Birmingham, UK.
tomwoolley.com
Fonts In Use @fontsinuse.com Type at work in the real world. Fonts In Use is an independent archive of typography. https://fontsinuse.com
Primarily on Mastodon: https://typo.social/@fontsinuse
Newsletter: https://newsletter.fontsinuse.com?tag=bluesky
Tom Dale illustration @tdaleillustration.bsky.social UK illustrator | Oil paintings + ink work |
Clients: Saucepot Studios || IBA vol:12, 14 || +Unannounced projects
Email- tomdale.art@gmail.com
Portfolio- https://www.artstation.com/tom_dale
hello vonnie @hellovonnie.bsky.social ✏️ bold colourful art, playful characters
🌈 washi tape, notepads, stickers & prints
🍎 making the world a little more joyful
🛒 shop + wholesale ↓
https://www.hellovonnie.nl/
Gemma Correll @gemmacorrell.bsky.social Guess I’m doing this now.
Debbie Millman @debbiemillman.bsky.social Chair, Masters in Branding at the School of Visual Arts; Host of the podcast Design Matters; Editorial Director of PrintMag.com, Board Member of Joyful Heart Foundation, Harvard Business School Exec Fellow
Victor Bizar Gómez @bizargomez.bsky.social 🇲🇽🇺🇸 Mexican-American Illustrator currently available for freelance work. Raised in Phoenix, AZ, and now based in Portland, OR. PNCA Alumnus (He/Him)
Portfolio: Bizarthestar.com
Campaign for the Arts @campaignforthearts.org We believe the arts make life better, and everyone should have opportunities to experience and take part in them. 🎶💃🎭🎨✍️📸🎥🧵🏛️
https://www.campaignforthearts.org/join/
Edgar Wright @edgarwright.bsky.social Spaced / Shaun Of The Dead / Hot Fuzz / Scott Pilgrim Vs The World / The World’s End / Baby Driver / The Sparks Brothers / Last Night In Soho / The Running Man
Lizzy Doe @lizzydoe.bsky.social Freelance Illustrator & Designer in Cambridge.
Cover Art, Packaging, Educational, Heritage, etc. Nature, music & magical influences. Rumi enthusiast.
🏳️🌈🦓
Nick Ellis @nickhalo.bsky.social Founder and Creative Partner at halostudio.love
Sebastian König @sebastiankoenig.bsky.social Illustrator and Designer from Hamburg, Germany
Malika Favre @malikafavre.bsky.social French Artist
Paris London Barcelona
http://shop.malikafavre.com
Luke Tonge @luketonge.bsky.social new here, old elsewhere 
Craig Ward @mrcraigward.bsky.social In progress.
Manda @mandaamsbt.bsky.social Store ♡ Comic ♡ Patreon ♡ Socials: https://linktr.ee/manda_amsbt
Crawled out of the earth in 1991. NYC. LGBT. Severe ADHD. Jayvik & OC lover.
Here to post: Comic art, Illustrations & Metal music appreciation.
♡ #artpost ♡ #nightclasscomic ♡ #metalrecs
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
Pritchards Bookshop @pritchardsbookshop.bsky.social We’re an Independent Bookshop based in Crosby, Liverpool. Opened in April 1975. Follow us for book recommendations, event info and more!
Chapters Bookstore, Parnell St, D1 @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social Ireland’s biggest independent bookstore - new, secondhand & bargain books - where you find what you didn’t know you were looking for!
An Post Bookshop of the Year 🏆
The Bookshop Bridport @thebookshop.bsky.social We are an indie bookshop selling new books for all ages, games, puzzles and stationary. Situated in the heart of Bridport, near to the jurassic coast. 
Bookends of Carlisle & Keswick @bookendscarlisle.bsky.social Indie bookshops, family owned & run by Lucy; one mega-sized in Carlisle, t'other tiny-ish in Keswick + Cumbrian titles & signed editions at www.bookscumbria.com. + partners in Words by the Water festival in Keswick [Mar12-15 in 26]
Dark Peak Books and Gifts @darkpeakbooks.bsky.social A long-established independent bookshop in Glossop on the edge of the Peak District. Selling the best new adult and children’s books plus gifts, games and greetings cards.
www.darkpeakbooks.co.uk
The Poetry Bookshop @poetrybookshop.bsky.social The largest bookshop of its kind in the UK. Devoted entirely to poetry since 1979
Find us online or in person in heart of Hay on Wye the worlds first Booktown
Kennys Bookshop & Art Gallery @kennysbookshop.bsky.social Independent bookshop and art gallery in Galway, Ireland. Free delivery in Ireland and we ship worldwide. New, used and rare books.
www.kennys.ie | www.thekennygallery.ie
City Books @citybookshove.bsky.social Brighton & Hove's largest and liveliest indie bookshop since 1986.
https://city-books.co.uk
Fourbears Books @fourbearsbooks.bsky.social Indie Bookshop in Caversham, Reading. www.fourbearsbooks.co.uk
Beckenham Bookshop @beckenhambookshop.bsky.social The Beckenham Bookshop has been supplying books in South East London for over forty years to all discerning readers, casual readers and anyone else come to that!
hello@beckenhambooks.com
0208 650 9744
bookhaus @bookhaus.bsky.social Contemporary bookshop located in the heart of Bristol's vibrant Wapping Wharf. Member of the Alliance of Radical Booksellers. 
Gullivers Bookshop @gullivers.bsky.social We're an award winning indie bookshop in Wimborne, Dorset.
We love books, dogs and friendly people.
Est 1968
Book-ish @book-ish.bsky.social 2 bookshops, Crickhowell and Abergavenny. Known for ranting, banging on about books and the odd humorous observation since 2010….
www.book-ish.co.uk
Verso Books @versobooks.bsky.social Verso Books is the largest independent, radical publishing house in the English speaking world.
Dead Ink Bookshop @deadinkbookshop.bsky.social An independent bookshop exclusively stocking independent publishers, based on Smithdown Road in Liverpool.
https://linktr.ee/deadinkbookshop
Brick Lane Bookshop @bricklanebookshop.bsky.social London's Independent Bookshop of 2024.
Fiction, London Books, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Travel, Classics, Children's Books, Cards, Totes, and Short Story Prize.
https://linktr.ee/bricklanebookshop
Belfast Books @belfastbooks.bsky.social Only working class bookshop in Belfast. Out of print books about 'Troubles' in Northern Ireland at our tiny York Rd store and new books are at www.belfastbooks.co.uk with audiobooks at https://libro.fm/belfastbooks and author services at willmybooksell.com
Daunt Books @dauntbooks.bsky.social 
Little Acorns Bookstore @littleacornsbooks.bsky.social Award-winning Indie bookshop, Derry, North of Ireland. 70k new & used books. Est 2011. Two LegenDerry Chairs (380 signatures). Typewriter Museum due to open 2025. Donegal owner💚📚
Storyville Books @storyvillebooks.bsky.social Storyville Books is located in Pontypridd, South Wales, and we are the town's only independent bookshop selling new books.
The Gutter Bookshop, Dublin @gutterbookshop.bsky.social Two lovely bookshops in Dublin, Ireland - named after that famous Oscar Wilde quote... Store Manager Marta posts here whenever she gets a moment.
Hillsborough Bookshop @hillsboroughbooks.bsky.social An independent bookshop in Hillsborough, Sheffield.
Home of colourful and representative books for readers big & small 📚
Books, events, workshops & more!
www.hillsboroughbookshop.co.uk
Support from afar: uk.bookshop.org/shop/hillsboroughbookshop
Fox Lane Books 🦊 @foxlanebooks.bsky.social 🦊Indie bookseller with an online shop📚Lots of signed books & special editions 🦊 Sale sections all year round with book bargains📚Gift packages, book subscriptions & E-gift cards available🦊Bookish gifts📚 FoxLaneBooks.co.uk 🦊
Kirkdale Bookshop @kirkdalebooks.bsky.social indie bookshop in Sydenham, SE London | open since 1966
| new books | second hand books | children's books | gifts |
Mon-Sat 9:30-5 Sun 12-4 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Five Leaves Bookshop @fiveleavesbooks.bsky.social Nottingham's city centre independent and radical bookshop, est. 2013
Publishing as Five Leaves since 1995
www.fiveleavesbookshop.co.uk, www.fiveleaves.co.uk
We organise about a hundred events a year. Fast ordering service. Four book clubs.
Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social Swindon based independent bookshop, visit us online or in person! bertsbooks.co.uk - or 54 Godwin Court, Swindon, SN1 4BB
Email us on bert@bertsbooks.co.uk 
Owl Bookshop @owlbookshop.bsky.social Independent bookseller in Kentish Town, London.
🦉📚🎁
Mon-Sat 9am-6pm
Sun 11am-6pm
www.owlbookshop.co.uk
https://linktr.ee/OwlBookshop
owlbookshop@gmail.com
Tel. 020 7485 7793
Goldsboro Books @goldsborobooks.bsky.social An award-winning independent bookshop with branches in London (23-27 Cecil Court) and Brighton (22b Ship Street) The book collectors bookseller.
Primrose Hill Books @primrosehillbooks.bsky.social One of London's leading independent bookshops, established as a family business for more than thirty-five years.
134 Regent's Park Road
London NW1 8XL
020 7586 2022
www.primrosehillbooks.com
All Good Bookshop @allgoodbookshop.co.uk A community co-op bookshop in the heart of #Haringey, North London located at 35 Turnpike Lane. We do books and events and local.
http://linktr.ee/allgoodbookshop
LRB Bookshop @londonreviewbookshop.co.uk 20,000 titles across two floors in Bloomsbury, plus the best events in town.
Visit us at 14 Bury Place, London, WC1A 2JL, or browse at https://www.londonreviewbookshop.co.uk
Sign-up for our newsletters: https://www.lrb.co.uk/account/newsletter-signup
The Book Nook @booknookhove.bsky.social Children's Bookseller of the Year 2018, finalist 2023. Spreading the joy of reading since 2009. We believe there's a book out there for everyone.
Raven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social Bookshop
34 Main Street, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland
info@ravenbooks.ie ¦ (01) 278 9509 ¦ 086 3390231
Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-5
Halfway up the Stairs @halfwayupbooks.bsky.social Award-winning Children’s Bookshop, Greystones, Co Wicklow, Ireland
www.halfwayupthestairs.ie
Mon - Sat 10-5:30. Closed Sundays & Bank Holidays 
The Petersfield Bookshop @pfieldbookshop.bsky.social Sending books to every corner of the known universe since 1918
Newham Bookshop @newhambookshop.bsky.social Est in 1978, Newham Books is one of east London's leading independent bookshops. With an extensive events programme, check out some of the authors coming up.
www.newhambooks.co.uk
Elizabeth Tracy @drliztracy.bsky.social Science Journalist | Children’s Author | MYSTERY DRIVER (@candlewickpress 2025)| Rep'd by Tracy Marchini, Tracy Marchini Literary
Alison Murray @alisonmurray.bsky.social Illustrator and author of picture books, big reader, over thinker, dog lover, screen printer, allotment grower, green, ally, she / her
http://www.everythingispattern.com
Arena Illustration @arenaillustration.bsky.social Arena Illustration has become a well-respected go-to agency for the country's most talented creatives. Home to an enviable and carefully crafted list of illustrators alongside an interstellar cast of award-winners and best-sellers.
Studiomate Steve @studiomatesteve.bsky.social A podcast featuring myriad talents from across the children's publishing world!
Manderley Press @manderleypress.bsky.social Indie publisher of beautiful titles inspired by buildings, cities and landmarks. Sometimes wears a book as a hat… | ManderleyPress.com
Insta @manderleypress
Latest book: manderleypress.com/shop/p/moonismaking
Anna Wilson @abottlefullofrain.bsky.social Illustrator of children's books.
Artist. Lover of light and atmosphere, snow, wind and tea.
Rep'd Jodie Hodges, United Agents
https://www.annawilsonink.com/
https://www.instagram.com/abottlefullofrain/ 
Tom Knight @tomknightdraws.bsky.social Illustrator from the mud flats of Essex.
Mostly Book Talk @mostlybooktalk.bsky.social A podcast about children’s and YA books for teachers and librarians. Interviews with authors and also anyone doing interesting reading for pleasure activities, plus lots of book talk. #kidlitUK
www.mostlybooktalk.com
🌈miski🌦️ @miski.bsky.social professional cat artist
✨my shops: theyetee.com/miski 🌙 inprnt.com/gallery/miski
⭐contact / portfolio / everything else: miskiart.carrd.co
#art #artshop
Becky Cas @beckycas.bsky.social Illustrator based in Switzerland 🇨🇭
www.beckycas.com/hello