@weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social
We Need Diverse Books is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit revolutionizing what we read to create a world where everyone can find themself in the pages of a book. 🔗 bio.site/WeNeedDiverseBooks
@metaphrog.bsky.social
John Chalmers + Sandra Marrs aka Metaphrog Author / illustrator of kids graphic novels / comics. Rep’d by United Agents. Scottish + French. Glasgow. Wilomina out Sept 2026 from Scholastic UK https://metaphrog.com
@carmunist.bsky.social
Learning and teaching my language—Nishnaabemwin. Jijaak ndoodem. Consultant at Oodenaw.com. Award-winning short fiction author and poet. Developmental editor at DarlingAxe.com. Kidlit, YA, hist fic, women's lit. She/they
@sbristow87.bsky.social
Hi, I am an artist who is currently creating his own Manga and illustrates children's books. Contact me if you want to find out more and hope you enjoy my page.
@elvyfox.com
✨ Fantasy artist Illustrator 🌟 Book illustration | Game art | DND 💫 Commissions & prints are available 🌛 Free tutorials on Patreon 🌝 Speedpaints on YouTube All links below 👇🏼 https://elvyfox.com #art #illustration #conceptart #fantasyart #noai
@womenshistnet.bsky.social
A national association supporting those who are passionate about women's and gender history. Also on LinkedIn. Read about our networks mission, values and our Equality and Diversity Statement: https://womenshistorynetwork.org/about-page/
@kurukurukurn.bsky.social
🎨 Anime art & whimsical worlds! "Enchanted Mansion" creator. 📚 Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/KURU-KURU/author/B0CQPNZPKV 💖 Support here: https://buymeacoffee.com/kurukuru
@hookablebooks.bsky.social
I'm a primary school teacher, book blogger and avid reader of children's books. Would love to connect with people who want to chat about children's books, education and writing. https://www.hookablebooks.com
@darlingaxe.com
Novel development & editing services. Our editors are industry experts and award-winning writers. Take your manuscript to the next level. DarlingAxe.com
@radiomukhers.bsky.social
Author. Scottish, Bengali, generally confused. “The Godfather of Anglo-Asian Crime Writing” (Daily Express) Rep’d by @stubbleagent From Glasgow. BlueSky is not a concept we’re familiar with. More here: abirmukherjee.com
@onethisdate.bsky.social
Historical Events On this Date. (Need help applying for grants? Visit www.onegrant.co)
@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
@laura4ever.bsky.social
Software developer. Cat, dogs and horse enthusiast. Living each day to the limit. Livie & Swiftie My life in 10 emojis 🏳️⚧️🐈🍕💜🎮👩💻🫶🏼♟️🦮📺
@hachettechildrens.bsky.social
Official feed for Hachette Children's Group, publishing for every child 📚
@shirleyhottier.bsky.social
French illustrator based in Edinburgh, UK. 2021 FAB PRIZE Illustration winner. Represented by Emily Talbot @unitedagents #kidlit illustration, #editorial and everything in between. Also a placemaker/urban designer in a previous life
@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
@orionstarfell.bsky.social
Fishing mage trying to make rent. Specializes in levitation magic, bad timing, and questionable partnerships. Not a hero, not a villain. Just someone with bills to pay. “Magic doesn’t come cheap, and neither do I.” #BeyondTM
@pinklotus1.bsky.social
✨️Seeker of silver linings! ✨️ 📚 Lover of books & dogs 🐕 Mum Nana ME/fibro 👩🦽 Disability Mental Health Writing Kidlit Art Buddhism Bristol 💛🪷🦋🪷💛
@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
@halfmagical.bsky.social
AAPI fantasy writer. Librarians = heroes. Shares wholesome bird + book content. Loves old-growth trees and boreal forests. Bookclub managed by crows: halfmagical.com
@hullnoir.bsky.social
A regional, national and international crime writing festival. Monthly evenings running at Hull Libraries featuring debut authors through to bestsellers.
@manlywritersfest.bsky.social
Beyond the beach and the ferry. A literary festival for readers, writers, and thinkers. March 20-22, 2026. Cammeraygal Land, Manly (Sydney). (And an X refugee). www.manlywritersfestival.org.au
@favlit.org
Book talks. In a brewery! 10-days of author talks and book events taking place annually in a Kentish medieval market town 21 Feb – 2 Mar 2025 Programme here https://www.favershamliteraryfestival.org Or here: https://favlit.org
@stockportnoir.bsky.social
Crime fiction festival in the North West. Saturday 31st January 2026 at Stockport Masonic Guildhall
@harrogatefestivals.bsky.social
We bring the very best in music, literature, crime writing, salon, spectacle and education to Harrogate
@wcorklitfest.bsky.social
#Bantry: 11-18 July 2025. Check out our line-up & download brochure. Booking open for all events https://linktr.ee/westcorkliteraryfestival
@stokeylitfest.bsky.social
‘One of the best book bashes in the UK’. The Quietus. 5-7 June 2026.
@chilternkills.bsky.social
The UK’s biggest one-day crime writing festival, just 18 minutes out of London and featuring some of the biggest names in UK crime fiction. Every penny of every ticket sold goes to help Centrepoint end youth homelessness in the UK.
@islaybookfest.bsky.social
Fèis Leabhraichean Ìle: where whisky, birds and literature meet. Next festival taking place 28th August - 31st August 2025. 📚
@thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social
The UK’s Biggest Comic Art Festival! 15 & 16 November 2025, Harrogate Convention Centre. Tickets on sale now! thoughtbubblefestival.com
@southwarkslitfest.bsky.social
The Local Festival for Local Authors Affordable, accessible, and tremendous fun. Main festival Saturday 20th September, evening events 12th June & 18th Sept Leamington Spa Warwickshire www.southwarwickshireliteraryfestival.com
@cymerafestival.co.uk
Scotland's Festival of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Writing www.cymerafestival.co.uk In Edinburgh and Online 6 - 8 June 2025
@dinglelit.bsky.social
Arguably the best book festival in the west! #DingleLit will take place again on November 21st, 22nd & 23rd 2025
@portybookfest.bsky.social
Portobello Book Festival is a volunteer run festival, taking place over the first weekend of October.
@bmthwritingfest.bsky.social
Free and paid-for talks, panels, workshops, networking and literary agents in Bournemouth, on the South Coast of England. 25, 26 & 27 April 2025. www.BournemouthWritingFestival.co.uk
@murderonefest.bsky.social
Ireland's International Crime Writing Festival, based in the LexIcon Library, Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin and supported by the Arts Council and DLR Libraries. Put 16-19 Oct 2025 in your diary now! www.murderone.ie
@bloodyscotland.bsky.social
Scotland’s International Festival of Crime Writing. Stirling. 12-14th September 2025.
@jackycnoir64.bsky.social
@capitalcrime.bsky.social
A celebration of the crime and thriller genre. 🔎 13th - 14th June 2025. Info@capitalcrime.org Tickets on sale now: capitalcrime.org
@hburghbookfest.bsky.social
Reading Minds - a literary festival with a difference! Join us for a weekend of wellbeing through books on the West coast of Scotland 🏴
@huddlitfest.bsky.social
Award-winning annual community festival held in the Spring in venues across Huddersfield and online. Championing accessibility, diversity and under-represented groups and showcasing emerging artists alongside major names https://www.huddlitfest.org.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!
@yorkbookfair.bsky.social
12th - 13th September 2025 www.yorkbookfair.com The UK's largest rare & secondhand book fair. Organised by the PBFA.
@forewordfestivaluk.bsky.social
Welcome to the Foreword Festival – the first literary fringe festival in the UK! Join us for year-round literary events: http://forewordfestival.uk
@bsealitfest.bsky.social
Literary festival on the north Essex coast, held Feb/March in association with WinterFest