For the Love of Middle Grade, Part 2
Educators, librarians, authors/illustrators and others who LOVE middle grade! We also have a FB group you’re welcome to join.
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@jennbertman.bsky.social
@tracierenee.bsky.social
Librarian in sort-of Chicago. PW book reviewer. #Amquerying #SCBWI writer/poet. Winner: #50PreciousWords, Highlights scholarship, ElegantLit. HM: #PBParty, IAmWritingPB. WTMP mentee, RisingTalent finalist. https://linktr.ee/tracie.renee
@amarshahism.bsky.social
Author (🏀 trilogy with @scholastic) 🐊 professor, Husband. Dad. Emmy-winning 📺 producer - ex: ESPN, NFL, Fox Sports Rep'd Jas Perry @LookingGlassLit
@thomaslockhaven.bsky.social
Award-winning Author | 250K Books sold | Ava & Carol Detective Agency | Quest Chasers | Kids Murder Mystery Club | Ripley Kool & the Investigators | Coffee House Sleuths My books: https://cutt.ly/1e852C3q #MGLit #Kidlit #Author #writer
@rosenbaumwrites.bsky.social
Author, The Ghost Rules (available now - Holiday House) Repped by Emily van Beek at FolioJr https://linktr.ee/rosenbaumwrites
@gracelockhaven.bsky.social
#WritingCommunity #MGLit #KidLit #YAFiction #Fantasy #Mystery #SciFi #Author #Writer
@jamesbirdbooks.bsky.social
I write books and direct movies but mostly play with my wolf. // grand portage Ojibwe //
@christinafarley.bsky.social
I write books full of magic, adventure, & romance. 🐉 The Gilded series 🏰 Princess & the Page 💫 The Dreamscape series 💙 The Immortal Bound series ChristinaFarley.com
@karenbmccoy.bsky.social
#ADHD librarian. Author #mglit #mystery THE ETIQUETTE OF VOLES (Artemesia Publishing/Kinkajou Press 06.10.25). Book info and pre-order links: https://www.karenbmccoy.com/book IG: karenmccoybooks FB: https://www.facebook.com/karenmccoybooks
@johackl.bsky.social
Award-winning author, lawyer & outdoor enthusiast. Free resources: https://johackl.com, and https://outdoorosity.com
@jennifersniadecki.bsky.social
Jennifer Sniadecki is a reader, writer, school librarian, and ally. I love sharing my literacy experiences with you. Let’s read! #ReadingTeacherWrites #PictureBooksArePerfectForMiddleSchool #NerdyBookClub #NCTE #ALA/AASL
@sabrinawrites.com
Odd duck. Tired Mom. A little bit spooky. I write software manuals & #KidLit. AuDHD human & neurodiversity advocate. 1st Place YA ‘24 KidLit Kid's Choice Writing Contest. Creator of #KidLitSundayScaries. sabrinawrites.com
@beckererine.bsky.social
My debut novel CRUSHING IT (a Junior Library Guild Selection) is out now from Penguin. VCFA grad, marketer by day, kidlit author by night. 🌈 https://linktr.ee/beckererine
@lesleyroessing.bsky.social
Former MG/HS ELA teacher, director of Coastal Savannah Writing Project and teacher of pre-service/in-service teachers. Author of 5 professional books and articles on literacy & a website with reviews for teachers/librarians, www.LiteracywithLesley.com
@jenguyorjowett.bsky.social
Author | Teacher | Living as a character in my own story; plot still to be discovered #DogEaredBookAward creator #bookposse Books: #IntoTheShadows #WordsThatMend
@elisastoneleahy.com
Peruvian-American author of middle grade books (TETHERED and MALLORY📚), library event specialist, mom to the coolest kids, vacuumer supreme for my scruffy dog 🏳️🌈🇵🇪
@paulahenson.bsky.social
Award-winning author of WHO NEEDS A FOREST FIRE #NautilusAward #SkippingStoneAward #IndieExcellenceAward #middlegrade #nonfictionkids #picturebooks #educator #kidlit #12x12
@taradairman.bsky.social
Award-winning author of middle-grade & picture books: THE GIRL FROM EARTH'S END, the All Four Stars Series, DESERT GIRL, MONSOON BOY, & more. Next: GO, BABY, GO! (PB, 2025, Peachtree). Authors Against Book Bans advocate. she/they. https://taradairman.com
@jamarnicholas.bsky.social
Author-illustrator, Cartoonist, Creator of the LEON THE EXTRAORDINARY series (Scholastic / Graphix). LEON: WORST FRIENDS FOREVER in stores now! https://linktr.ee/jamarnicholas rep: Daniel Lazar / Writers House
@idaolson.bsky.social
Software engineer, writer, & potter @ Little Eden Pottery. Horse girl. Once and future librarian. Bestseller in Mugs. I like dogs.🐶🐶🐶🦊 https://littleedenpottery.etsy.com https://instagram.com/little_eden_pottery https://www.tiktok.com/@littleedenpottery
@kerrydouglasdye.bsky.social
New Yorker. Repped by Jenny Bent. Debut middle-grade novel GRADY JONES & THE GREAT DETECTIVE GAME coming 9/30/25 from Aladdin Books. https://linktr.ee/KerryDouglasDye
@jrbarr.bsky.social
Author. Middle Grade Historical fiction novel GOODBYE, MR. SPALDING available now: https://shorturl.at/q76s5; THUNDER AND MERCY coming 2026 w/ @astrapublishing. Rep'd by TracyMarchini / BookEnds
@amybrownlee93.bsky.social
Teacher-Librarian, Book Lover, Presenter. Secretary of Kansas Association of School Librarians. Blog at BiblioBrownlee.weebly.com. Learn more about my work at about.me/amybrownlee.
@dianezahler.bsky.social
writer of middle-grade fiction about princesses, magic, and bubonic plague http://www.dianezahler.com/
@mrsdloves2read.bsky.social
Elementary School Librarian | founder of #BookAllies | mama | #kidlit & #mglit lover for life 📚💗
@hrmason.bsky.social
Middle school media specialist, STEM teacher, reader...not necessarily in that order.
@kimberlybk.bsky.social
Children's book author, nature lover, spirited teacher, and learner. ARTEMIS SPARKE & THE SOUND SEEKERS BRIGADE 🦜🌞🤸♀️JETT JAMISON & THE SECRET STORM kimberlybehrekenna.com
@kkbenko.bsky.social
Bestselling author who never left Narnia 🦄 The Unicorn Quest trilogy 🏰 The Unicorn Legacy: Tangled Magic ❄️ Frozen II: Forest of Shadows
@lieberrian.bsky.social
SLJ School Librarian of the Year, Library Journal Mover & Shaker, AASL National School Library of the Year, Book an Author Librarian Consultant, Canva Librarians and Teachers - "On a good day I teach. On a great day I learn." #EduSky #TLSky
@jamesponti.bsky.social
NYT Bestselling author of City Spies, Sherlock Society, Framed & Dead City series. Lover of mysteries, middle grade, and 1970s funk. He/Him.
@yomiss.bsky.social
Your favorite teacher’s favorite teacher. STEAM teacher at intermediate grade level. Mom, wife, reader, writer, music lover, genealogist, traveler and pop culture nerd.
@sarahallen.bsky.social
Award-winning children's author: WHAT STARS ARE MADE OF, BREATHING UNDERWATER, THE NIGHTMARE HOUSE, MONSTER TREE. I make silly drawings & songs & snuzzle cats. Better at Substack (sarahallen.substack.com)
@rondifrieder.bsky.social
Writer of MG fiction, teacher, singer, skier, hiker, and coffee lover!
@lisalschmid.bsky.social
MG Author | HART & SOULS | OLLIE OXLEY AND THE GHOST Co-Host-Writers With Wrinkles Podcast | Rep'd by @literarylesliez.bsky.social https://linktr.ee/lisaschmid.author
@katiemcenaney.bsky.social
Teacher. Writer. Lover of words and history. One-time archaeologist. Nonfiction Ninja mentee. SCBWI. 12x12. #amquerying #5thgrade She/her. https://katiemcenaney.com/ and https://www.thelogonauts.com/ for book rec's
@jennifermaryg.bsky.social
Science Teacher. Writer. Reiki Master. Mom of 2 nature-loving daughters. SCBWI 📚Nat Geo Certified 🌎 www.jennifermaryg.com
@mrsthakkar.bsky.social
School librarian for 19 years Principal Consultant of Computer Science and Media Literacy for the Illinois State Board of Education
@msthombookitis.bsky.social
MS Teacher Librarian; ALA/AASL/NCTE; LJ Mover & Shaker; Nerdy Book Girl; #Bookposse; Joyful Learning Podcast Co-Creator @JoyfulLearnPod #JoyfulMaking = Etsy Shop full of #LiteracyInspiredCrafts
@mrsb-reads.bsky.social
Mother, librarian, teacher, reader 2024 John Newbery Committee VAReads Middle School Chair
@negronca.bsky.social
Middle grade author. Collector of comics. Buffalo Bills and San Diego Padres fan. DAN UNMASKED, THE LAST SUPER CHEF, and UNDERDOG CITY out now from HarperCollins.
@miriamchernick.bsky.social
Author, teacher, and animal lover. Prader-Willi syndrome ally. @VCFAWCA. Rep: @gknowlton58 THE ZUZU SECRET coming in May ‘25
@mindfuleducation.bsky.social
Wife, mom humans & cats, Gigi, strange & weird middle school ELA teacher, avid reader, thrifter, diy addict, Great Lakes Great Books, CRWP Please help us buy for this family - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2XXJGHF9UY3R5?ref_=wl_share
@booksbymeghandowns.bsky.social
#SCBWI WINNER of the Nonfiction Most Promising Picture Book▪️SCBWI Cynthia Leitich Smith Writing Mentor Award Finalist ▪️ PB & MG writer▪️avid reader
@sashikaufman.bsky.social
Middle school teacher, dumpster diver, mediocre gardener, author of books for kids and teens. I raise humans and chickens.
@bgonsar.bsky.social
Author • Producer • Donut Hunter Dracula's Brunch Club (Middle Grade Graphic Novel) comes out Sept 16 with Oni Press. Repped by Stacey Graham at 3 Seas Literary. Pre Order here: https://linktr.ee/bgonsar
@kurtkirchmeier.bsky.social
Canadian - fantasy/horror writer + nature photographer - author of THE ABSENCE OF SPARROWS, THE SHADOW ROAD & THE RAVENOUS SKY (Bloomsbury 2025). Short fic in Grain, Shimmer, Weird Tales, etc. rep: @herringali.bsky.social - he/him www.kurtkirchmeier.net
@leahp88.bsky.social
Writer of kidlit, historical fiction, poetry. Amanuensis in a past life. Yes to the Oxford comma. leahpileggi.com
@chrishoucknihart.bsky.social
writer | middle-grade fiction | history lover | book hoarder #amquerying #amwriting #kidlit #middlegrade
@joknowles.bsky.social
Author: http://www.joknowles.com #kidlit #AABB #PB #MG #Tween #YA Editorial Services: https://www.revise-and-shine.com/jo-knowles Author visits: https://www.joknowles.com/school-visits Teacher: Mountainview #MFA Center For Cartoon Studies (summers)
@pgbellwriter.bsky.social
Children's author and screenwriter. New fairytale whodunnit, The Beanstalk Murder, out now! The Train To Impossible Places trilogy. Waterstones Children's Book Award and Edgars shortlisted. Wales based. My stuff: https://linktr.ee/pgbell
@sonderbooks.com
Librarian. Writer. Book Reviewer. Math geek. Knitter. Progressive Christian. Liberal. Happy person. She/her. No DMs from strangers. More at https://www.sonderbooks.com/info.html
@carolinegwrites.bsky.social
MG Writer, Adoptee, Business Owner, Toddler Mom, @MiddleGradeHub co-founder www.carolinegilman.com
@daphnebg.bsky.social
I write middle grade books, am an elementary school librarian, live in Colorado and love cats. www.daphnebg.com
@barbaraoconnor.bsky.social
Children's writer, books including How to Steal a Dog and the NYT bestseller WISH www.barbaraoconnor.com
@lizzyinlille.bsky.social
Kidlit creator, occasional cartoonist, artist based in France 🇨🇵
@llavoieauthor.bsky.social
Author of picture books & spooky middle grade novels. Next PB: COUSINS! (5/27/25) Debut MG: 13 DOORS OF BLACK HOUSE (5/13/25) Rep: James McGowan Website: linktr.ee/lauralavoie
@melissaroske.bsky.social
Mah Jongg-playing, Twizzler-loving, NYC-dwelling #kidlit author 📗Kat Greene Comes Clean ✡️ Coming of Age: 13 B’Nai Mitzvah Stories ✏️ Blogger for the Mixed-Up Files of Middle-Grade Authors Rep: Joyce Sweeney https://www.melissaroske.com
@lisamooreramee.bsky.social
Author of some pretty good mg books. I write for all young people but my mc’s are always gonna be Black.
@cherylajohnson.bsky.social
Author/Nature Photographer Rep'd by Mara Cobb @ Lighthouse Literary SCBWI/12x12 SCBWI MS Winner Detroit Writing Room MS Winner #PBChat Mentorship HM ArtPrize Artist 2024 http://cherylajohnsonwrites.weebly.com http://cherylajohnson.pictorem.com
@kittyfelde.bsky.social
Recovering journalist, podcaster, author of The Fina Mendoza Mysteries series of books and podcasts.
@jennilwalsh.bsky.social
USA Today bestseller author of books for adults and middle grade. Next up: #AceMarvelSpy and #TheBugBandits
@susanhughes.bsky.social
editor/story coach specializing in kidlit | author of kids' books | freelance writer | she/her | upcoming bk: MISS MATCH | recent bks: HOORAY FOR TRUCKS!; SAME HERE; WALKING FOR WATER; LIGHTS DAY AND NIGHT | www.susanhughes.ca
@megantroup.bsky.social
MG & YA Writer; Mom of Teens; Hiker/Explorer; HF Scholarship Recipient 2024; RMC SCBWI Golden Pen Award Finalist 2023; WM Novel-In-Development Reader’s Favorite 2023; https://megantroupbooks.com
@mrsmoricz.bsky.social
4th Grade Jedi Teacher Lover of Math, Books, and Dogs Disney Dreamer & former Cast Member Allergic to Everything
@laraivey.bsky.social
Wife of a firefighter, mom of 2! A teacher librarian who wants to learn more. (Providence Middle School)
@msyingling.bsky.social
Middle school #librarian who has read EVERY fiction book in my #SchoolLibrary. Posts a new #MGLit book review EVERY DAY at http://msyinglingreads.blogspot.com, where I've been since 2006.
@sharonkorzelius.bsky.social
Writer of all things #kidlit. Poems in The Toy, Wild Ink's Prom Perfect Anthology, and the Dirigible Balloon. Photos in Paddler Press. #SCBWI
@cnyabrarian.bsky.social
Librarian here to chat MG/YA books, libraries, education, civic literacy, and lots of other, sillier stuff ✨
@marjowhee.bsky.social
Writer of kidlit & humor & other stuff. Differently wired cheerful curmudgeon. she/her Rep: Kathryn Green Literary Agency marjoryruderman.com
@deborahfarmerkris.bsky.social
All things child development. Author of “Raising Awe-Seekers: How the Science of Wonder Can Help Our Kids Thrive” and a bunch of picture books. Curriculum advisor for PBS KIDS’ “Carl the Collector.” I box, read, embroider, mom, and walk the dog.
@kagwheeler.bsky.social
Cartoonist | Funny Gal Team Trash: A Time Traveler's Guide to Sustainability, out now with Holiday House | Goat Magic: August 2025 with Oni Press
@laurie6.bsky.social
I am a retired teacher from California (thank goodness!) and now traveling as often as I can. I’m an outspoken Democrat, and a bleeding-heart liberal. Joy comes from life, books, art, yummy food, and being the best grandma to 3 amazing humans. Hello!
@lyndamh.bsky.social
New York Times best-selling author of ONE FOR THE MURPHYS, FISH IN A TREE, SHOUTING AT THE RAIN (Nancy Paulsen books/Penguin) Founder of #AuthorsLoveTeachers she/her
@andyruffell.bsky.social
Writer (rep’d J Mustelier @ Bent Agency), adopted Northerner & Hachette Children’s Novel Award Winner 2021 with Lily Grim and the City of Undone
@thesupercallie.bsky.social
*Game Writer @ Respawn (Star Wars: Jedi) *THE HUNT FOR THE HOLLOWER and THE SEARCH FOR THE SHADOWSOUL #SimonKids *Animation Writer (Monster High, LEGO Monkie Kid, etc.) *Author visits @hownowbooking.bsky.social *calliecmiller.com | *VCFA WCYA | #kidlit
@ashleyclawthorne.bsky.social
Upcoming Middle Grade Author. Currently working on my first MG Mystery Graphic Novel 👽
@gingerjohnson.bsky.social
Author. Artist. Wanderer. VCFA. SCBWI. Rep’d by Michelle Witte @ MansionStLit #kidlit #thegenesisretreat #TheOtherSideofLuck #TheSplinteredLight
@kellyjholmes.com
Writer, small business owner, book-loving troublemaker raising 4 book-loving troublemakers in ATX. My love language is baked goods. She/her. ✨ Libraries are magic. Use yours! ✨
@kingreyanderson.bsky.social
Middle Grade Author. Creepers Mysteries: Haunted Cattle Drive, and Toadies. WIP is a MG spy mystery. Audie and Saturn Award winner. Founder of Middle Grade Writers Group https://linktr.ee/MiddleGradeWritersGroup
@maerespicio.bsky.social
✨ Writer of Books / Eater of Snacks ✨ APALA Honor Award, NPR Best Books ✨ www.maerespicio.com ✨ Author brand: tender+joyful+Filipino dad jokes ✨ Agent: Jennifer Laughran
@cherylteaches.bsky.social
6th grade English teacher, loves Nerdy Book Club folks, active with NCTE, writes “It’s Not Easy Being Tween” blog for MiddleWeb, book nerd, Michigander
@jennbertman.bsky.social
NYT bestselling author: Book Scavenger series, SISTERHOOD OF SLEUTHS, and A GOOD DEED CAN GROW, illustrated by Holly Hatam. More info: www.jenniferchamblissbertman.com & https://jenniferchamblissbertman.substack.com