Spark! School Book Award
Sparking the imaginations of young readers! Now in our 5th year, we are excited to welcome schools across the country to join our awards & vote for the winners. www.sparkbookawards.co.uk
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
For the best children's books, look for the bear! www.Walker.co.uk
@authorsaragrant.bsky.social
In June 2025, Bloomsbury will publish The Ultimate Guide to Editing Your Novel: A revolutionary approach to transform your writing. An editorial process I developed over my many years as an editor, author, university lecturer and mentor.
@penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
@sarahlstewart.bsky.social
Associate Editorial Director @Usborne Fiction. Loves Reeses PB Cups, rhubarb gin and the fact I get to read amazing books for a living.
@hachettechildrens.bsky.social
Official feed for Hachette Children's Group, publishing for every child 📚
@frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social
Waterstone's UK Children's Laureate Ideas lead to idols. Only wonder leads to truth. Swinging a hammock on the Island of Brilliant podcast https://islandofbrilliant.podbean.com/
@peters-books.bsky.social
Family-owned specialist supplier of books and furniture to schools, academies and public libraries, celebrating our 90th birthday in 2025. 📚 Visit us at peters.co.uk
@charlottehorsman.bsky.social
Publicity Executive - Nosy Crow. Book enthusiast, dog lover and Tunnock’s Teacake super fan (she/her)
@bookshelfie.bsky.social
The Self-Pub Hub (Indie Book Review Site) Accepting book submissions now! https://book-shelfie.com/submit-book/
@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
@kimberleykinloch.bsky.social
Editor/writer at Usborne 📚✍🏾 Author of "Me and My Hair" 👩🏾🦱 - OUT NOW. All I ever had were Redemption Songs.
@knightsofbooks.bsky.social
Independent. Inclusive. Award-winning children's books publisher 📚|
@writerdavidlong.bsky.social
Blue Peter Book of the Year author. Writes for children and adults, 60+ books translated into 30+ languages. Agents: Penny Holroyde and Andrew Lownie. davidlong.info
@farrahriaz.bsky.social
London writer ✨ picture book The Twirly Wiggly Dance available now to buy✨ #WritingCommunity #2024debut Insta: farr.ahriaz
@stephenjdilley.bsky.social
English teacher & HoD, bookworm, UKLA Book Awards team, English & Media Centre Associate Teacher 24-25, Just Imagine reviewer, OU/UKLA TRG leader, primary school governor and very amateur musician. All views my own.
@alligatorsmouth.bsky.social
Indie children's bookshop in Richmond, London Founders of The Alligator's Mouth Award Shop online at https://www.thealligatorsmouth.co.uk/ DMs not monitored, please email instead http://linktr.ee/alligatorsmouth
@whycraigwhy.bsky.social
Writes all sorts, most recently the Gina Kaminski series for Little Tiger. Rep: Mandy Suhr at Storywise. I love power ballads and films. AuDHD. Lecturer in Children’s Literature. Cheeseboards = dessert.
@nosycrowus.bsky.social
⭐️ Official US and Canada Account for Nosy Crow ⭐️ Award-winning children's books publisher www.nosycrow.us
@ruthmillington.bsky.social
Art writing, curating & consulting. Author of MUSE (Vintage, 2022) and This Book Will Make You An Artist (Nosy Crow, 2024).
@chrisvickwrites.bsky.social
Carnegie shortlisted author Pub: @ZephyrBooks Rep: CatherineClarke -felicitybryan Works Whales.org Part of Authors4Oceans Web: www.chrisvickwrites.com
@katewakeling.bsky.social
Poet & Musicologist • The Rainbow Faults (The Rialto) • poetry collections for children (The Emma Press & Otter-Barry Books) • writer-in-residence – Aurora Orchestra
@catherinebarrbooks.bsky.social
Writing to inspire curiosity, conversation and care for the natural world. 35+ nonfiction picture books including latest The Story of Dinosaurs and award-winning Fourteen Wolves: a rewilding story.
@valeriefrankel.bsky.social
👨🎓Professor, 📚author of 100 books on drwho💫starwars✨outlander #sfwa🚀 #scbwi #kidlit Cali https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004KMCLQK pitch me on #academic #Jewish #sff https://rowman.com/Action/SERIES/_/LEXJSF/Jewish-Science-Fiction-and-Fantasy
@samueltongue.bsky.social
Poet, Editor (samueltongue.com) and Co-Director of Kalewater Cottage Creative Retreat kalewatercottage.co.uk
@canterburykidslit.bsky.social
A brand new festival to celebrate childrens and YA books in all their forms & connect kids and families across Canterbury and beyond with the amazing world of books. July 11th & 12th 2025,crowdfunding now!
@nancypeach.bsky.social
Writer. Doctor. Absolute Peach. 'The Night Shift' out 2025 'Hot Mother' July 2024 'The Mother of All Problems' 2023 'Love Life' 2021 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hot-Mother-relatable-motherhood-menopause-ebook/dp/B0CWP1YXRW?ref_=ast_author_mpb
@hardymediation.bsky.social
Atty, mediator, teacher. Lawrence, KS Advocate, MBA, former uni admin. Spouse:🧑🤝🧑@bsbadger INTJ/ENTJ 🚫DMs 🚫 Porn 🚫 Crypto 🚫 OnlyFans 🚫GoFundMe YES to int. news, sci, law, art, philos, Left pol, philanth, nature
@annahackett.bsky.social
Curriculum & Professional Learning Lead at Focus-Trust Primary teacher and book lover 📚 ✨A smooth sea never made a skilled mermaid 🌊✨
@lizscottpr.bsky.social
Freelance children's & YA book publicist Co-founder of @cbnnetwork.bsky.social Treasurer @publicitycircle.bsky.social Shortlisted for #FutureBook Freelancer of the Year 2024
@claireridsdale.bsky.social
📖 Proud Head of English for @leaftrust.bsky.social 🌿 📖LA Lead Moderator. Compulsive buyer of children's books and picture book fiend! 📚 All views my own.
@lisataylorteaches.bsky.social
Teacher of history & science, taking hands-on workshops into primary schools. LARP-related craft-dabbler. Mum of 2 amazing humans. She/her [Followers w'out profile pics or posts get blocked]
@jairusgirl.bsky.social
Actor/writer (Writers Guild award winner) #BBC #BigFinish #Unforgotten #BraveTheDark, Jared Harris, released Jan 2025 The Young Testament: a kids'-eye view of Jesus! "quirky, funny, immensely enjoyable" MG books The Scotch Play, histfic saltedlightly.com
@cheshireels.bsky.social
Schools' Library Service providing learning resources and advice to schools across Cheshire, Warrington, Halton and surrounding areas.
@litinspired.bsky.social
Lover of literature and literacy. 25 yrs teaching HS English in Fl. A blue dot in a sea of red. My dad (retired carpenter) and I are making neighborhood libraries…using our hearts & hands to spread literacy. www.litinspired.com
@nicandcoread.bsky.social
Teacher. Linguist. Reading for Pleasure ❤️🌊 🌊 NE England. Currently reading: These Stolen Lives by Sharada Keats Reviews https://www.instagram.com/nic_and_co_read?igsh=MWRrNm0wZzNuNWt4bA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
@rebekahking.bsky.social
Writer with a PhD in magic on the English stage. https://www.rebekahkingwriter.com/ Articles on magic, theatre, horror etc here https://rebekahkingwriter.substack.com
@lisajallen.bsky.social
Children's author. Debut MG book UNDERCOVER ANGEL out June 2025 https://amzn.to/3QmPi6q with Tiny Tree!!! Short stories: Paperbound Magazine and Buzgaga. Poems: The Dirigible Balloon and Parakeet Magazine www.lisajallen.com
@scripthavenltd.bsky.social
Thriving independent bookshop, coffee shop, event venue, safe community haven in Worcester, UK! scripthavenltd@gmail.com https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/scripthaven 104 High St, Worcester, WR1 2HW scripthaven.co.uk Also on Insta, Facebook and Twitter!
@mattbeighton.bsky.social
Author of children's books (Monstacademy) and gamebooks (Pick Your Path). Freelance for LitShed and RPG content on request.
@maggiewomersley.bsky.social
Writer - Young Adult, NA, Middle Grade/ Winner of Cheshire Novel Prize for Kids 2023/ Undiscovered Voices Deputy Chair/ CNP 2024 Judge/ Likes Spooky stuff, quirky brain science, making dolls and doll houses (don't judge me).
@juditheagle.bsky.social
Children’s author: The Secret Starling; The Pear Affair; The Accidental Stowaway; The Stolen Songbird. Published by Faber; rep’d by Lucy Irvine at PFD
@getkidsintobooks.bsky.social
Rachel. Children’s book blogger. Mom to a nine-year-old. Primary school teacher (Year 5).