John Dougherty
I write books for children, but this account may contain rants and swearies. For child-friendly kidslit stuff, please follow
@WriterPoetJohn.bsky.social
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@poetrybyheart.bsky.social
National schools poetry recitation competition, open to all schools and colleges in England, re-igniting a love of poetry. poetrybyheart.org.uk
@booklib61.bsky.social
Children’s librarian, reviewer and blogger. Past chair of Carnegie and Kate Greenaway awards. Love crafts, reading and art.
@dc-litchfield.bsky.social
Scruffy Illustrator and author https://www.davidlitchfieldillustration.com
@irishlittimes.bsky.social
Promoting Irish writers and writing - maintained by Gerard Beirne @gerardbeirne.bsky.social
@ianbrownlie.bsky.social
Writer of children's fiction (Times/CH LL 2023) | Poems: http://dirigibleballoon.org/writer/ianbrownlie & The Toy | http://tiktok.com/@ianbrownliewrites | he/him
@joannaoldman.bsky.social
Children’s Writer | Write Mentor Mentee '23 | WM PB Award SL '24 | Rep'd by Deirdre Power at David Higham Associates @david-higham-books.bsky.social
@booksforkeeps.bsky.social
Launched in 1980, we review hundreds of new children’s books each year and publish articles on every aspect of writing for children. Explore new issues and our 40 year archive for free on our website www.booksforkeeps.co.uk
@nicolettejones.bsky.social
Author. Sunday Times Children's Books. #NewIllustrationoftheDay Hon FRSL. www.nicolettejones.com To book events: [email protected]. For RLF Bridge writing workshops: [email protected] See art by my dad: www.johnedwardjones.co.uk
@pixelatedboat.bsky.social
The 76th most followed account on bluesky. I will NOT be updating this ranking when it’s no longer true
@sturdyalex.bsky.social
I write, act, sing, broadcast and cook. Occasionally, even for money. One third of the @quietriotpod.bsky.social with @pimlicat.bsky.social and @mrkennycampbell.bsky.social Support me on https://ko-fi.com/quietriotpod
@alastaircampbell2.bsky.social
Writer, strategist, co-presenter the U.K. No1 podcast The Rest Is Politics … love Britain hate Brexit, loved Twitter loathe Musk n Trump
@zoejardiniere.bsky.social
UK & EU refugees & migration. LGBTI+, feminism & generalised incoherent ranting to boot. She/Her. I do policy, research & campaigns.
@adamhorovitz.bsky.social
Writer and performer. Poetry in particular. Books published: Turning, A Thousand Laurie Lees, The Soil Never Sleeps, Love and Other Fairy Tales. Slow Migrations coming soon from Indigo Dreams.
@carolinejmolloy.bsky.social
Writer, editor, #healthpolicy nerd. Loves evidence, humans, the NHS, equity. Trade unionist. Green. Grew up on free school meals. Surprisingly good at identifying plants. Stroud-based. 📧[email protected]
@gilibug.bsky.social
Publisher (Utz Publishing) and translator, mostly of children’s fantasy. Tiptoeing around explicit words and vague feelings. Often wears socks with Moomins on them. Heartbroken. הוצאת ספרים עוץ: utz.co.il
@dinosaurbooksco.bsky.social
Publishing exciting, inclusive middle grade fiction & championing under-represented creatives. Black owned & led. Books available everywhere and via the link. https://linktr.ee/dinosaurbooksco
@pickardje.bsky.social
Deputy political editor, Financial Times. Also amateur iphone photographer and some-time musician.
@bigbeardedbookseller.com
a shambling lump of ennui with a beard, tattoos, and a cat https://www.bigbeardedbookseller.uk https://www.ko-fi.com/bigbeardedbookseller
@tomgauld.bsky.social
Cartoonist and Illustrator. My book of science cartoons, PHYSICS FOR CATS, is available to preorder! www.tomgauld.com
@carlydraws.bsky.social
Carly A-F Illustrator & author. Freelance enquiries: [email protected] Kidlit Agent: Anna Olswanger [email protected] Newsletter, prints, all links: http://linktr.ee/carlydraws Click #art or #kidlitart for artwork or follow my custom feeds!
@felicityhannah.bsky.social
Journalist. Presenter of R4's #MoneyBox Live (Weds, 3pm). Also found on #WakeUpToMoney, #R4Today, BBC 5 Live, #GreenMoneyShow. Enthusiast. Humanist.
@gailsimone.bsky.social
Loves: Comics, Games, Travel, Writing, Greyhounds Cyclops is so great I write lots of comics, animation, games and more. Come join us, won't me?
@jayhulmepoet.bsky.social
Poet. Speaker. Educator. Performer. Adult, YA, and Children's poetry. Occasionally picture books. Lots of posts about churches. Unapologetically trans (he/him) jayhulme.com
@primaryenglish.bsky.social
Primary English consultant. Popular training : * modelled & shared writing * smashing sentences * creating cohesion Freelance writer for publishers and teaching associations. Creator of quality downloadable resources. primaryenglished.co.uk
@jonnybid.bsky.social
Year 5/6 teacher and English lead. Children's books and reading mostly, Blake's 7 sometimes. Currently reading: Shrapnel Boys by Jenny Pearson.
@chrissiegittins.bsky.social
Poetry Poetry for Children Short Stories Radio Drama Drawing
@bookclubsinschools.bsky.social
Older pupils run the book clubs for younger ones. Our charity helps young people discover a love of reading and book chat. Teachers say our book clubs increase students' well-being and grow their confidence and communication skills. bookclubsinschools.org
@schoolreadinglist.bsky.social
We recommend children’s and YA books to teachers, parents, librarians and schools. https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk
@acwilsonwriter.bsky.social
Writer, swimmer, reader, music-maker. Cornwall-based. Proper job. Here for fun & games & booknookery. Royal Literary Fund Fellow. London Writers’ Salon Coach. @acwilsonwriter.substack.com
@miriamhalahmy.bsky.social
Author, poet, grandma, citizen of the world. www.miriamhalahmy.com
@emilyanndavison.bsky.social
Children’s author. Every Bunny is a Yoga Bunny The Blue Umbrella Is It a Seed? Books with Nosy Crow, Andersen Press, Flying Eye and others Rep’d by Creative Roots Studio Never seen without a cup of tea Biscuit nibbler www.emilyanndavison.com
@misscleveland.bsky.social
HLTA, primary school librarian, children’s book blogger, spaniel wrangler, tea drinker, cricket watcher. Very easily distra https://missclevelandsreading.com/
@mrjamesob.bsky.social
Broadcaster @lbc.co.uk Author: https://www.waterstones.com/book/how-they-broke-britain/james-obrien/9780753560365
@jojojojojo.bsky.social
@saviour.bsky.social
Author & playwright based in the UK. Writes historical fiction for kids, myths and legends. Loves cats, Mediterranean cooking, baking, vintage.
@writingawards.bsky.social
International Writing for Children/YA competition. https://www.searchlightawards.co.uk/competitions/
@katewalkerauthor.bsky.social
Children's author Loves reading 📚 writing ✍ editing and plants. Kate-walker.co.uk
@jennymclachlan.bsky.social
I write funny books for children and teens and sometimes I illustrate them too. ⭐️The Land of Roar ⭐️Fairy Vs Boy ⭐️Friends Like Us
@writersteve.bsky.social
Writer, lover, campervanner, eejit. Tipsy author of KILL SEQUENCE and other unread things. Coming soon: PREFIGUREMENT. https://www.amazon.com/Kill-Sequence-Steve-Griffiths-ebook/dp/B09TZ1KPZH/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=2W6TK4RX6EKVV&keywords=kill+sequ
@ylbooks.bsky.social
In all our forms - bookshops in Gloucestershire, a festival or two, schools and libraries. Occasionally Hereward. Less often, Errol the dog.
@bardymum.bsky.social
Poet, mainly for children (more fun!) but I occasionally adult… Winner of YorkMix Poems for Children '21. Kids’ collection out now: Why did my brain make me say it? School visits in Watford, St Albans, London & further afield www.sarahziman.co.uk
@philippa.bsky.social
Writer, editor, reader, photographer . . . https://ko-fi.com/philippa
@robertschechter.bsky.social
Children's Poet. Author of THE RED EAR BLOWS ITS NOSE: Poems for Children and Others (Word Galaxy 2023). Starred reviews in Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, and School Library Journal. Common Sense Media Selection. Bank Street Selection.
@reesaguerra.bsky.social
Spooky Fantasy writer for kids Member of #SAGAFTRA #Celiac #Middlegradefantasy Unless I'm familiar with you, please no DM's.
@elaineccline.bsky.social
PB, CB + MG writer. l @scbwi-bi Writing Competitions Editor l SL Chicken House Open Coop 2020 l SL Wells Literary Festival Books for Children 2021 l LL WMCNA 2021
@jennywritemoore.bsky.social
A writer of two halves. Children's/YA books published by Maverick, New Frontier and ZunTold. Psychological thrillers published by HQ, Harper Collins, writing as Jennifer Moore. https://jennifermoore.wordpress.com