Debbie Ridpath Ohi
Writes & illustrates books. 🇨🇦 #CanKidLit. Comics, board games, poetry. Illus in books by Judy Blume, Michael Ian Black, others. I WANT TO READ *ALL* THE BOOKS. Alt-text fan. #Uplift
https://debbieohi.com/
What I'm working on: @work.debbieohi.com
Starter Packs
Created by Debbie Ridpath Ohi (9)
High School English Teachers v2
To be added, pls reply to: https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/post/3lalw4mjaf22x Also see my Resource For Educators & Librarians: https://publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/for-educators-librarians
KidLit/YA Art Directors and Book Designers
A list of kidlit & YA art directors and book designers who work with trade publishing houses. Please do NOT query or pitch via Bluesky unless you are 100% sure they are ok with it! To be added, pls contact @debbieohi.com or https://bluesky-art-directors.paperform.co/
High School English Teachers v1
This Starter Pack has been replaced by https://bsky.app/starter-pack/debbieohi.com/3lib32gxfcb2a Also see https://publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/for-educators-librarians
KidLit/YA Trade Publishers
Trade publishing houses on Bluesky who publish children's and YA books. Pls do NOT query publishers directly on Bluesky. Do your research to find out submission guidelines & also to make sure they're legit.
KidLit/YA Agents
Just some of the Kidlit & YA agents on Bluesky. Do NOT query/pitch agents directly on Bluesky without permission. Do your research to find out how/if they accept queries, if they are the right fit for you, and if they are legit. Also see https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/feed/kidlitya-agents
KidLit/MG Book Boosters, Bloggers, Reviewers
Those who help boost kidlit books (NOT just their own books) in book blogs, podcasts, YouTube, Bluesky, and other book boosting venues.
KidLit & YA Editors
Kidlit and YA editors who work with trade publishers. DO NOT query/DM unless you are 100% sure it's ok. Also see my KidLit/YA Editors List: https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/lists/3kdkdxsqu4t2l (click About for user list).
K-12 School Librarians & Teacher Librarians
Also see my School Visits feed, EduLib feed, K-12 Educators & Librarians List. Note: I am not a librarian but am unable to remove myself from list. Also see: https://publish.obsidian.md/debbieohi/for-educators-librarians
Canadian KidLit & YA Community
Canadian kidlit/YA authors, illustrators, organizations & book bloggers who focus on boosting Canadian kidlit/YA books. #CanKidLit Also see my CanKidLit custom feed (https://debbieohi.link/cankidlit-BlueskyFeed) & CanKidLit list (https://bsky.app/profile/debbieohi.com/lists/3k72drcwexw23)!
@tessa.germnetwork.com
ceo and cofounder of germ network, the secure messenger for the social internet. erstwhile literacy scholar, teacher, and tweeter. pop is political. san franciscan today, chicagoan 4eva 🌱 say hi to germ on bsky @germnetwork.com visit germnetwork.com
@naturenurture.bsky.social
Emily Weatherall. UK Embroidery Artist inspired by fantasy, folklore, medieval tapestry & storytelling✨🌿🗡️ (dreaming of becoming a bog witch) she/her https://naturenurtureartco.bigcartel.com/
@quyetpawz.bsky.social
41 - Disabled polyam queer non-binary femme, geek living in Ottawa, Canada. ADHD, C-PTSD, Bipolar, Chronic Pain. Loves board games & 3D Printing. Retired CanFURence Co-Chair PFP is by jambiird.bsky.social Ask to DM because my DMs are off.
@shannonmcdowell.bsky.social
Board game and escape room puzzle designer based in Canada. She/her
@yourfriendjesse.bsky.social
Bookseller at Postmark Books, publicity, editing, comics lettering. Working on Archie Comics, Iron Circus Comics, AWBW, EEP Universe, Scholastic Graphix.
@mn-froggie.bsky.social
Born & raised in Minnesota USA ∙ GenX, she/her A regular patron of my local library, a dog person who loves cats, posts about movies, the weather & nonsense. Given the choice, I'll take the lake cabin & woods over a tropical beach vacation. Hbu?
@thesecretcabal.bsky.social
Weekly audio podcasts about tabletop gaming of all kinds. Board games, card games, miniatures games, and role playing games. Posts are by Jamie. Links to everything: https://linktr.ee/thesecretcabal
@libro.fm
🎧 The audiobook company that shares profits with independent bookshops 💗 Social Purpose Corp 🔗 Shop, sign up, find bookshops, & more: www.libro.fm
@katiephang.bsky.social
Truth-Teller | Independent Journalist and Legal Analyst | Trial Lawyer | @katiephang on Substack, Instagram, Threads, & TikTok https://linktr.ee/katiephang?utm_source=linktree_admin_share “Though She Be But Little, She Is Fierce”
@bgcorey.bsky.social
Corey Thompson, Layabout Patron of the Arts. Skin in the game at Above Board TV, Play to Z, Gen Con, Rose Gauntlet, Dized, many others.
@holgerchristiansen.bsky.social
Head of IT Infrastructure at ElectronicPartner Handel SE Avid Gamer (RPG, board games and computer games) All out nerd and geek
@theonetar.bsky.social
Board gamer. Hiker. Camper. Run-away-to-the-Forest-and-never-come-back-er. Director Hachette Boardgames USA; CEO Cabin Games. Trans Non-binary (they/them)
@thom-morris-photo.bsky.social
Photographer, Artist, Traveler, Learner, Resistor Sometimes all these things at once.
@gkuhny.bsky.social
Children’s picture book author: How Happy Is a Lark? Intro for children to fun of language & sparks imagination. Book 2 presales spring 2025 Into the Thicket, a boy finds an injured baby rabbit. 🚫DMs authorgailkuhnlein.com
@queenofbooks.bsky.social
Angry! Educator, librarian, researcher (cite your sources). Love nature, gardening, creating, dogs, travel, reading, science fiction. Say NO to fascism. Did I mention puppies?💕
@fraudrk.bsky.social
German teacher. Writer. Poet.Speech/Debate coach. Musician. Gamer/Geek. Cook. Traveler. Progressive Christian. Mom. Sustainable Crafter #PB available now! Seeking an Agent!
@karenbass.bsky.social
Author of 7 YA novels & 1 MG novel, some that won awards (see website). Rep'd by Stacey Kondla. www.karenbass.ca 🇨🇦🐱📚✈️
@dalestranslator.bsky.social
日英化学特許翻訳者 Probably the best Japanese-English chemical patent translator in the Yorkshire Dales. Cricketer. Biker. Photographer. Keeper of @CousinScrappy
@kerikw.bsky.social
Lover of creation, poetry, music, photography, prayer and Ragdoll cats. Grateful to minister at a progressive and Affirming UCC congregation. 🌈 Covid cautious. 😷 Hopeful that we can resist autocracy in Canada. (she/her)
@scribblingsandy.bsky.social
Historical romance author with a PhD, a piano, & a very large library. Expert on dragons & PUNCH. Writes stories with happy endings and loves her caravan Miss Hetty. 🌈 She / her. #Romancelandia #HistoricalRomance
@adriannemurrayy.bsky.social
Pre-Pub PB Author 🧑🏾💻 Mom of 2 College Graduates 👩🏽🎓👩🏽🎓 Early Childhood Teacher of 30 years @adriannemurrayy #BCHQ #SCBWI
@nicolebrady.bsky.social
Social Media Mom, Brand Ambassador, Board Game Fanatic. GAMA: Board of Directors, Media & Events. Publisher: http://SahmReviews.com
@dovebelle.bsky.social
some say Tovi (she/her) Game Designer Play and let play 🖤 Ramen🥣 & skateboard🛹 Traum tänzerin 💃 Taco owner 🌮 🐣330.68 ppm
@golfblogger.bsky.social
Fanatical Golfer. Editor of http://golfblogger.com, the net's oldest independent golf blog. Est. 2004. member, Golf Writers Assn of America. Playing tabletop games when I'm not playing golf.
@lmc55g95.bsky.social
🤷♀️... just trying to stay interested & interesting & sane in this #upsidedown with my boy and our #BFFF 🐾 Not pronounced "lewd" 😱 Rather La Ood ☺️ Will we make it to 250? 🇺🇸 #OnceASoldier #Diversity #Equity #Inclusion💪💜
@skylight.social
👇Join Skylight Social!👇 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skylight-social/id6740706006
@justinebarthel.bsky.social
✨Freelance Illustrator from Germany who loves to draw everything magical✨ • she/her • #art • NoAI • 🇩🇪&🇺🇸 ⭐ Portfolio: http://www.justine-barthel.de/ ⭐ Shop: https://ko-fi.com/justinebarthel/shop ⭐ All Links: https://linktr.ee/justine_barthel
@paulacheshire.bsky.social
▽ Galician 🌱 Mother of cats 🧙♀️ Comic cartoonist and freelance illustrator 🔥 ▽ 📩 hola@paulacheshire.com https://paulacheshire.carrd.co/
@littlerosesart.bsky.social
Lena Koops Illustration | 24yo. | she/her | germany Open for work | #kidlit | Ko-fi, Shop & Portfolio: >> wonderlink.de/@littlerosesart
@nebularinkstain.com
Painting the worlds of my imagination, Inventing stories from my illustrations 💖 Barbarossa Interactive Co-Founder @barbarossa-interactive.com DM’s open ✉️ (ENG/DEU/RUS) Artist, Programmer, Writer ~ AuDHD disaster ~ #art #illustration #gamedev #godot
@miriamgrace.bsky.social
Serious when it matters and capricious when it don’t. I only ask to die with my head held high. #TransRightsAreHumanRights
@liznealon.bsky.social
Literary agent and founder@greatdoglit. News geek. Science freak. Working to become a better photographer. Opinions are my own.
@gurdeep.ca
Feel free to be sad, but don't stay sad forever! Sikh-Canadian talks joy, hope, positivity, inclusivity & dance Bhangra—folk dance of Panjab— in the Arctic regions and on frozen lakes for mental wellbeing and optimism.❄️🧡 https://gurdeeppandher.substack.com
@willquinnart.bsky.social
librarian and illustrator. will post later, too sleepy My shop: https://www.willquinnart.com/shop/prints
@georgepenney.bsky.social
Author of funny books, cultural omnivore. I like tea and cats, not necessarily in that order. I inhale deeply when first stepping in to bookshops and libraries. 🌈 https://linktr.ee/Georgepenney
@sarahmensinga.bsky.social
Artist & Writer. New graphic novel, Kindred Dragons, out October 14th from Abrams Books! Lit rep: Mark Gottlieb at TMG. https://www.sarahmensinga.com/
@willfertman.com
Author and father. Current project: the Deaf Baby Instruction Manual, a guide to years 0-5 for parents of deaf and hard of hearing children. Represented by Jen Nadol of @unteragency.bsky.social https://willfertman.com - https://buttondown.com/will_fertman
@alisonsampson.bsky.social
Artist, writes + draws comics in London UK. Image, Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, IDW/PRH, Oni, Boom, AWA, DSTLRY, Mad Cave, Tiny Onion & more. Currently on REDACTED, open 4 writing, covers & illustration Contact alissamp at gmail Portfolio: www.alisonsampson.com
@lianakangas.com
Comic illustrator; drawing & hollerin’ • Know Your Station (Hugo Long List), Trve Kvlt, Archie Horror, Star Wars, Star Trek, Godzilla • Just a little guy "who came up out of nowhere." Drummer. Vinyl collector. 901 🏳️🌈🐕🪩 They/Them lianakangas.com
@mjlyonswrites.bsky.social
Itinerant word mercenary. Books: QUEER WEREWOLVES DESTROY CAPITALISM, Murder at the World's Fair. Arts organizer, Goblin Cat Zines, aspiring cryptid. https://linktr.ee/mjlyonswrites
@jennkaufman.bsky.social
Lifestyle Photographer, aspiring #Kidlit writer. #12x12PB Member. Former TV Development Queen. Self-Declared Super-mom. #ADHD. Intersectional Feminist & Anti-Racist. She/Her
@gingertotty.bsky.social
Sweary ginger designer with side hustle drawing naughty but niche greetings cards to shove up yer post boxes. Also #kittyditties Naughty but niche cards/prints: Dippyfishcards.etsy.com Art: ArtOfNote.sumupstore.com Misc/tips: https://ko-fi.com/dippyfish
@maureenulrich.bsky.social
Canadian writer. Rider/Blue Jays fan. And I play a little church piano. maureenulrich.ca
@joyceharbincole.bsky.social
Illustrator from the Midwest, mixed media artist, road tripper, travel journaler, Route 66 roadie, happiest near the water. "Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it." - Lao Tzu