The Nonfiction Detectives
Two intrepid librarians review the best books for kids
@andreaywang.bsky.social
2022 Newbery Honor, APALA Award, & Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor winner. NYT Best Books 2021. PB & MG author. http://linktr.ee/AndreaYWang Rep: @agentemurph.bsky.social emliterary.com
@lisayee.bsky.social
New York Times Bestseller, Newbery Honoree, National Book Award Finalist, Procrastinator Extraordinaire, #KidLit Author
@shannonhale.bsky.social
NYT bestseller of 50 books. PRINCESS ACADEMY, AUSTENLAND, PRINCESS IN BLACK, BEST FRIENDS, DIANA & NUBIA, ITTY-BITTY KITTY-CORN. Mom of 4, wife of 1. she/her. Curiosity and compassion. www.shannonhale.com
@dianemagras.bsky.social
Award-winning author of the Mad Wolf's Daughter books and SECRET OF THE SHADOW BEASTS, all from Penguin Random House. She/her https://linktr.ee/dianemagras
@drtlovesbooks.bsky.social
This is my personal account for personal thoughts. School Libraries are the cure for what ails education! | M.Ed., Ed.D., M.I. | 25 yr vet Tchr | he/him | Lots o' SLMS stuff @ http://SchoolLibLearning.net
@dansantat.bsky.social
NY Times bestselling children's book author of Beekle ('15 Caldecott) A First Time for Everything ('24 National Book Award) Creator Disney's The Replacements
@melissawiley.bsky.social
Author of THE NERVIEST GIRL IN THE WORLD & other books for kids. Cohost of the Brave Writer Podcast with Julie Bogart. Obsessive handstitcher. She/her. PDX. melissawiley.com/blog
@rebeccaefbarone.bsky.social
MG/YA author 📖 Race To the Bottom of the Earth: Surviving Antarctica 📖 Unbreakable: The Spies Who Cracked the Nazis' Secret Code 📖 Mountain of Fire: The Eruption and Survivors of Mount St. Helens 📖 Double Crossed - out winter, 2026 rebeccaefbarone.com
@baronchrisbaron.bsky.social
MG author of ALL OF ME & THE MAGICAL IMPERFECT-THE GRAY 23 & more in 24 @FeiwelFriends, English Prof, Poet, ig: christhebearbaron Twitter @baronchrisbaron
@erinentrada.bsky.social
Author + Illustrator | 2x Newbery Medalist | National Book Award Finalist | NYT Bestseller | Agent: Sara Crowe | Faculty: Hamline MFAC | https://linktr.ee/erinentrada
@becalzada.bsky.social
TX Educator, Library Coordinator, Presenter, Reader, #FReadomFighter | Opinions shared are solely my own
@carolelindstrom.bsky.social
NYT Bestselling and award winning kidlit author. She/her. Historic RRNation/Turtle Mountain Band of Ojibwe. Rep'd by: Allison Remcheck/Stimola Literary (artwork by Aly McKnight THE GIFT OF THE GREAT BUFFALO/Bloomsbury 2/25
@studiojjk.bsky.social
[𝙲𝚛𝚘𝚠-𝚜𝚊𝚞𝚌𝚎-𝚔𝚊𝚑] 📘Graphic Novelist 🥈Natl Book Award finalist 🔴TED speaker 📙NYT Bestseller 🎓BFA RISD + 3x Honorary Doctorates 🙋🏻♂️he/him
@geneluenyang.bsky.social
Cartoonist and Comic Book Writer 🧧American Born Chinese 🏀Dragon Hoops 🐢Secret Coders 🗡Books of Clash 🦸🏻♂️Superman Smashes the Klan 👊🏼Shang-Chi 🐵Monkey Prince ☁️Avatar
@annettewhipple.bsky.social
Writer & Speaker. Baker (and burner) of cookies. Mom & wife. Celebrates curiosity in the world and nonfiction kidlit. https://www.annettewhipple.com/
@pragmaticmom.bsky.social
Hi! I'm Mia Wenjen. I blog at PragmaticMom.com, run nonprofit ReadYourWorld.org, and write children's books (MiaWenjen.com). Linktree: https://linktr.ee/MiaWenjen
@tltkaren.bsky.social
Blog TeenLibrarianToolbox.com Librarian: Teen/YA/Youth Swiftie (of the senior variety) Against Book Banning Wife, Mom, No Domestic Skills or Ambitions Did I mention Librarian?
@kelstarly.bsky.social
Children’s Book Author and Teaching Artist www.kellystarlinglyons.com
@carolhinz.bsky.social
Children's book editor, knitter, baker, erstwhile ballerina. Wrangler of two no longer small children. (she/her)
@debreese.bsky.social
Tribally Enrolled: Nanbé Owingeh Founder: American Indians in Children's Literature
@puddlereader.bsky.social
Children’s author | editor Islandport Press | librarian | enthusiastic tea-drinker | probably baking or lost in the Maine woods | rep’d by Stephen Fraser at Jennifer DeChiara
@pernille.bsky.social
Global educator living her best life, mom, writer, speaker, creator of the Global Read Aloud and always in search of a great book and a cup of tea. Now a primary teacher ❤️ in DK 🇩🇰 Used to be a teacher in Wisconsin, 🇺🇸
@shreevebooks.bsky.social
Author of kids’ books about Planet Earth. Science writer, reader, hiker, mom. Dog rules the house. 🐾💙🦴🌏📚 New 3/4/25: ON AN OCEAN JOURNEY: Animals in Motion Through the Seas, art by Ray Troll rep Aevitas Creative Management
@dontate.bsky.social
Don Tate is an award-winning author and the illustrator of numerous books for children
@patricianewman.bsky.social
Children's Book Author. Speaker. Sibert Honoree. 2x Green Earth Book Award winner. Celebrating #environmentaljustice #nature #STEM https://linktr.ee/patricianewmanbooks
@sarahsbrannen.bsky.social
Author/illustrator of two dozen children's books including Miles Comes Home, Uncle Bobby's Wedding and Feathers Not Just for Flying. Former figure skating journalist/photographer. www.sarahbrannen.com
@marthamihalick.bsky.social
Children's/YA books editrix, Greenwillow Books, An Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Opinions my own. she/her
@cybilsawards.bsky.social
Children's and YA Book Lovers' Awards. Honoring diverse voices and inclusive stories for kids & teens since 2006. Celebrating 20 years in 2025. We speak book. https://linktr.ee/CybilsAwards
@amandamacgregor.bsky.social
Writing, reading, reviewing, libraries, dogs, children’s lit, mental health, and Teen Librarian Toolbox. All opinions solely my own. She/her.
@imaginationsoup.bsky.social
Writer, book reviewer, school visit coach, publicist, soon-to-be author, fmr teacher & lit trainer, passionate about kidlit, SEL, representation, & reading! M.Ed. https://imaginationsoup.net
@heatherlangbooks.bsky.social
Author of picture books that celebrate our natural world and biographies about strong women, including THE LEAF DETECTIVE. Represented by Red Fox Literary. heatherlangbooks.com
@jenniferthermes.bsky.social
Picturebook-maker, map illustrator, head in the clouds. THE INDESTRUCTIBLE TOM CREAN, A PLACE CALLED AMERICA, MANHATTAN, and more. Repped by @agentzacker. jenniferthermes.com instagram.com/jenniferthermes
@annettepimentel.bsky.social
Writing books for kids about the people and ideas that shape our world. I'm repped by Kathleen Rushall at Andrea Brown, and I represent the people of Latah County, Idaho on the library board.
@lauriewallmark.bsky.social
Award winning children’s book author. (THE QUEEN OF CHESS / GRACE HOPPER: QUEEN OF COMPUTER CODE / CODE BREAKER, SPY HUNTER / and more. Repped by Liza Fleissig at Liza Royce Agency. www.lauriewallmark.com
@tracisorellauthor.bsky.social
Cherokee Nation citizen and author of fiction and nonfiction for young people. tracisorell.com
@macappiello.bsky.social
Teacher Educator. Author. ❤️ Nonfiction bks for kids ❤️ #TextSets ❤️ Museums. https://www.teachingwithtradebooks.com/, https://www.thebiographyclearinghouse.org/, https://classroombookshelf.wordpress.com/
@carolynvibbert.bsky.social
Elementary jack-of-all-trades School Librarian. I love sharing lesson ideas, elementary library tips, and #GamingInLibraries resources. NBCT| Past President of VAASL | Senior Lecturer at Antioch University Seattle | AASL National Conference Committee
@penguinschoollib.bsky.social
The School & Library Marketing department of Penguin Young Readers! Book news, educator and library resources, good vibes, and more! Check out our FREE resources at https://www.penguinclassroom.com/
@cylev.bsky.social
Kidlit author/presenter specializing in nonfiction and social justice--and now STEM! See more at cynthialevinson.com. Contact me at clevinson@austin.rr.com. Rep’d by EMLA.
@susanhood.bsky.social
Award-winning children's book author of LIFEBOAT 12, ADA'S VIOLIN, ALIAS ANNA, HARBORING HOPE, THE LAST STRAW, SHAKING THINGS UP, and more. Rep: Brenda Bowen, The Book Group. susanhoodbooks.com New: LIFEBOAT 5!
@michellemarkel.bsky.social
Author and aficionado of mostly narrative nonfiction picture books. Teacher, speaker. Art, activism, politics, cats. Find out more at www.michellemarkel.com
@nancytupperling.bsky.social
Children's Author, Poet, Librarian, Believer. #SCBWI. Repped by Anne Marie O’Farrell Inspired by my multicultural family & the world around me. Soli Deo gloria! https://www.nancytupperling.com/ & latest book https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714096/
@jasontes5th.bsky.social
5th grade ELA teacher, Avid Reader, Book Collector, NCBLA, #Nerdybookclub, Member of @NerdcampNNE committee! A big fan of all Boston sports teams!
@anastasiasuen.bsky.social
Author (& ghostwriter) of 450+ kid, teen, adult books | Booklist columnist | book blogger | developmental editor @ https://asuen.com/
@shannonmmiller.bsky.social
Mom❤️Wife. #VanMeter Teacher Librarian. #FutureReadyLibs Leader. @BookCreatorApp Future Ready Advocate. @capstonepub Champion. LJ Mover & Shaker. ISTE Making IT Happen. DA Top 100 Influencer.
@caharvey2.bsky.social
Assoc Professor School Librarianship, Asst Director for Graduate Faculty Enrichment, President of VAASL, and Past-President of AIME, ILF, and AASL, author/editor of 8 professional books, and Uncle to my amazing nieces and nephews!
@captainlibrary.bsky.social
Librarian Speaker Writer. LJ Mover&Shaker. Fmr @librarycongress Teacher in Residence. ALA Emerg Ldr. '19 Caldecott Comm. Podcaster. @Maslonline Past President.