Reading for Pleasure (RfP)
A starter list for those exploring Reading for Pleasure (RfP), children’s literature and always up for a book blether!
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@mrsb-g.bsky.social
@rshargreaves.bsky.social
Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Manchester. Trustee for the UK Literacy Association. Poetry lover, children's literature obsessive. Child voice, picturebooks and human rights, social justice research. Land of the Peak. Views are my own.
@camcauthor.bsky.social
Dog walking Children’s Writer and author of Call Me Lion. #KidLitUK she/her
@picturebookprof.bsky.social
Picture book and all children’s books lover, year 3 teacher and phase lead 😄 https://www.instagram.com/the_picture_book_prof?igsh=MTIwbDBsY2k5dmhpcw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
@lesleyparr.bsky.social
Author: Bloomsbury Children's, Barrington Stoke Rep: Sam Copeland at RCW Made of Port Talbot steel lesleyparr.com
@lthompsonwrites.bsky.social
Author of mainly contemporary mystery books for younger readers. (The Goldfish Boy and more). (And dogs. I love dogs.) lisathompsonauthor.com Agent: Adam Gauntlett at PFD
@jamieillustrate.bsky.social
Author illustrator. Creator of the FROSTHEART and ARKSPIRE middle grade series. ARKSPIRE 2: THE ORDER OF MISFITS is out now! Represented by Jodie Hodges at United Agents.
@christopheredge.bsky.social
Award-winning author. 0.4% potassium. Books include ESCAPE ROOM, BLACK HOLE CINEMA CLUB and the forthcoming ESCAPE ROOM: GAME ZERO. “A writer of genuine originality.” The Guardian https://rb.gy/l2ynyx
@afsteadman.bsky.social
Sunday Times & NY Times bestselling author of the SKANDAR series 🦄 published by Simon and Schuster (she/her) Type 1 diabetic. Rep: Sam Copeland, RCW
@stevenlenton.bsky.social
-Author/illustrator of fun, magical books! -Wicked obsessive 💚 -Podcast host 'Studiomate Steve' -Collaborating with geniuses Rachel Morrisroe, Andy Day, Tracey Corderoy, Helen Docherty and laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce!
@hannahgold.bsky.social
Multi-award winning children’s author. The Last Bear, The Lost Whale, Finding Bear & Turtle Moon. Yes. I love animals! Big nature fan & in my own small way, am trying to make a difference.🐻❄️🐳🐻❄️🐢
@sineadohart.bsky.social
She/Her/Sí/Í; children's author, podcaster (shows.acast.com/storyshaped), dormant medievalist. linktr.ee/sinead.ohart. Rep: Clare Wallace. Art: Manuel Sumberac. Free Palestine.
@jocotterillbook.bsky.social
Children's author moving into screenwriting. BAFTA Rocliffe new writing shortlisted 2023. She/her. jocotterill.com
@ellemcnicoll.bsky.social
ND. Bestselling author and award winning screenwriter. Agent: Lauren Gardner. Winner of Blue Peter Award & Overall Waterstones Children's Book Prize, 21. Emmy nominated #AKindOfSpark streaming on BBC iPlayer now! https://linktr.ee/ellemcnicoll
@jamiesmart.bsky.social
I make comics. Bunny Vs Monkey, Looshkin, Megalomaniacs, Flember, Fish Head Steve, Max And Chaffy, and Super Duper Bunny League coming to Nickleodeon in 2024!
@maisiechanwrites.bsky.social
🏆 Winner of the @JHALAKPRIZE & @BRADFORDBOASE for Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths 🐯 Tiger Warrior author 🔎 Very Merry Murder Club author Screenwriter @bbcwritersroom Scottish Voices. Lit Rep: @chloeseager https://linktr.ee/MaisieChanWrites
@justimaginecentre.bsky.social
Education and books. Creators of Take One Book and Reading Gladiators website: justimagine.co.uk podcast: In the Reading Corner Always learning. Also find us posting about nonfiction here @primarynonfiction.bsky.social Posts from the Just Imagine team
@ldlapinski.bsky.social
🏴Author of SOME BODY LIKE ME, the ARTEZANS trilogy, KICKFLIP, JAMIE, Stepfather Christmas duology, the Strangeworlds Travel Agency series, & more…
@lindsaylittleson.bsky.social
Kelpies Prize winner, Carnegie nominated children's author @DiscoverKelpies @CranachanBooks #SCBWI she/her
@cathhowe.bsky.social
Children's author, creative arts, London, rep'd by Anne Clark, @nosycrow, @pearson, BloomsburyEd, HachetteKids
@andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social
Author of the best-selling ‘The Boy Who Grew Dragons’ series out now. Short-listed for Waterstones Children's Book Prize She/her Rep by @jslwilliamson
@mariebasting.bsky.social
🚴BMX and Ancient Rome📜 Children's author #PrincessBMX #MyFamilyandOtherRomans #AuntieMedusaAndMe @chickenhsebooks Fab school visits Rep The Shaw Agency she/her www.mariebasting.com
@peterbunzl.bsky.social
Bestselling UK Children’s author writing about clockwork, hope and magic. #COGHEART etc. New book #GLASSBORN out now! 🏳️🌈 (he/him)
@robbiddulph.bsky.social
Children's book author and Illustrator of the Year 2025. #DrawWithRob, Peanut Jones, I Follow the Fox, Gigantic, Odd Dog Out, Show and Tell, Blown Away, GRRRRR! & more. Agent: @jodiehodges.bsky.social www.robbiddulph.com www.youtube.com/@DrawWithRob
@booksfortopics.bsky.social
🏆 Award-winning children’s booklisting website 📕 Recommended children’s books sorted by age or topic - visit us at http://www.booksfortopics.com #EduSky #EduSkyPrimary #BookSky
@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
@authorfy.bsky.social
Visit authorfy.com for award-winning author videos, classroom resources & book extracts. Perfect for using in the classroom, libraries or at home 📚✍🏻🎥
@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
@edfinch.bsky.social
Thinking about primary education, Big Education Conversation, storytelling, strumming, singing, linocutting.
@debrakidd.bsky.social
Teacher, doctor, author, Leader of Learning and Teaching at the British School of Brussels. Books: Curriculum of Hope, Teaching Notes from the Frontline, Uncharted Territories and Becoming Mobius. A Pedagogy of Power currently gestating!
@markgoodrich.bsky.social
Was a lawyer, now a primary teacher. Interested in politics, chess, citizenship and education especially reading and maths. Has lived in 🇯🇵🇰🇷and now in 🇱🇦. https://open.substack.com/pub/markgoodrich
@emmaantonova.bsky.social
Lover of children’s literature, Literacy Lead, NPQLL,Yr 6 Teacher, OU/UKLA TRG leader, Baba to 3 year old Felix. Have a passion for Russian culture and literature. Like theatre, yoga, politics & travel. Reading is a social justice issue.
@clarafiorentini.bsky.social
Fio-ren-tini 🇮🇪🇮🇹 Teacher Educator / Lecturer in Literacy Education 💬📚📝 Past-President: Literacy Association of Ireland (2024) Literacy | Children’s Literature | Read-alouds Views = mine Occasional blogger: www.claramariafiorentini.com
@smithsmm.bsky.social
Headteacher, picturebook addict. Sometimes a bit ranty. Passionate about the best job in the world. #PicturebookPage All views are my own
@readingrocks.bsky.social
ReadingRocks is a place for anyone who wants to make reading rock for EVERY reader! www.wherereadingrocks.com
@misscleveland.bsky.social
HLTA, primary school librarian, children’s book blogger, spaniel wrangler, tea drinker, cricket watcher. Very easily distra https://missclevelandsreading.com/
@grahamandre.bsky.social
A Year 5 teacher. Was part of the Bafta nominated documentary #NoMoreBoysandGirls many moons ago. Interested in music and sport. Love to hear new developments in education
@louiestowell.bsky.social
Writer/illustrator of the LOKI: A Bad God's Guide books, Writer of Otherland & The Dragon in the Library. https://louiestowell.com. No terfs. Many fluctuating fandoms incluing BtVS + Doctor Who. This feed isn't for kids.
@debbiethomas.bsky.social
OU Lecturer in Reading for Pleasure, Co-founder of the Spark! School Book Awards, Independent English Advisor, book lover & mum
@sparkbookaward.bsky.social
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
@kashleyenglish.bsky.social
Author of #WordPower, Lecturer in RfP for @OpenUni_RfP, Interested in reader identity and language development, Secondary school governor @The_UKLA
@brianmosespoet.bsky.social
Writer, children's poet, anthologist, percussionist. website www. brianmoses.co.uk Blog for teachers/children brian-moses.blogspot.com
@thelibraryelf.bsky.social
I am a former primary teacher who is now an ELSA, SNA and Librarian. I love kids books and some adult books as well. ✔️BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS 📚 ✔️ Dogs ✔️ Beach ✔️ Creative ✔️Introvert ✔️ It’s cool to be kind
@primarychamp.bsky.social
Reading Champion - Primary Education - Reading for Pleasure - Librocubicularist OU / UKLA HarperCollins Award Winner - School Reading Champion 2024 OU /UKLA Teacher Reading Group leader
@lindsaygalvin.bsky.social
Author 🐙🐉🚢 MG historical adventures: @chickenhsebooks chapter books: @bigcatreading and more! Rep: @litagentclare She/her
@mrbreads.bsky.social
Teacher - Year 4 & English Lead. Big fan of Jesus, my wife, my son, my dog, Billericay Town, board games and books. Ramble about teaching, books and life at mrbreads.wordpress.com
@bookladykaty.bsky.social
📚 Mammy. Librarian. Book Lady. Anxious. 📚 ✨ Carnegie Medals Judge 2023/2024 ✨ All views are my own.
@teacherglitter.bsky.social
Teacher ⭐️ Mother ⭐️ Lover of the arts ⭐️ I adore reading and hoard books like a dragon does gold.
@kieranlarwood.bsky.social
Bestselling children’s author: Podkin, Dungeon Runners, Jed Greenleaf 📚 https://linktr.ee/kieranlarwood?utm_source=linktree_admin_share
@teresacremin.bsky.social
Professor of Education (Literacy), The Open University. Fellow EA, RSA and AcSS. Committed to social justice and reading for pleasure. RfP Website: https://ourfp.org Own profile: https://www.open.ac.uk/people/tmc242
@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
@misterbodd.bsky.social
Books, Bantz and erm... Brilliance 🦻 AHT - KS1, Reading and Community Award Winner: Best Cub at Camp '94 AND '95 🏅🏅 #NoShelfControl
@schoolreadinglist.bsky.social
We recommend children’s and YA books to teachers, parents, librarians and schools. https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk
@sallywrites.bsky.social
MG author: Toby and the Silver Blood Witches, Max and Monty with Collins Primary Winner of the Book Bloggers' Novel of the Year Award 2022 Owned by three-legged rescue dog ME/CFS https://linktr.ee/SallyDoherty
@mglnrd.bsky.social
Author who loves beetles, birds, trains, history and the muppets. Posting about author-y book-y nature-y stuff. Use my website for ALL enquiries: www.mgleonard.com She/Her Agent: Kirsty McLachlan
@whatsfsaid.bsky.social
Author of the Varjak Paw books, Phoenix and TYGER! I also write about children's books & all things connected - libraries, literacy & reading for pleasure. http://www.sfsaid.com/
@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.
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
Writer, performer, broadcaster, university professor Website: www.michaelrosen.co.uk YouTube Channel: 'Kids' Poems and Stories with Michael Rosen' Radio show: BBC Radio 4 'Word of Mouth' Goldsmiths University of London, Prof Children's Lit., teaching MA
@mrsb-g.bsky.social
Primary Assistant Head & English enthusiast, honoured to be highly commended in 23-24 OU/UKLA RFP awards, SSPC for Bucks - looking for inspiration & connection!