Children’s and YA Lit people
Writers, academics, teachers, librarians, publishers, agents and other children’s book enthusiasts
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@msmisrule.bsky.social
@librarygirlalice.bsky.social
26 #actuallyautistic 🇬🇧 Part-time library assistant and book reviewer, 2024/25 Wilbur Smith Prize Librarian Judge, 2024 BBC 500 Words Librarian Judge 📚 West Country, UK based 🥰 Aspiring Children’s Librarian and lover of #KidLit 🥰 I also write poetry 📝
@recentlysarah.bsky.social
Writer | Historian | Always plotting | Likely lost in the archives | lutruwita/Tasmania | she/her
@timsinclair.org
YA author | Gadigal land/Sydney | he/him | infrequently here https://timsinclair.org
@littlebookroom.bsky.social
The oldest bookshop for children in the world. Melbourne, Australia.
@ianmalcolm.bsky.social
Melbourne-based writer, editor and proofreader for books, publications and web. Game designer from Star Wars on NES to Need For Speed: Shift on iOS, with dozens of titles in between. Bass, uke and low whistle player. Unrepentant folkie.
@anniefox.com
#indieauthor My YA sci-fi novel “Leeta Simtar: A Life on Two Planets” available #KU ebook print audiobook. My paranormal mystery “The Little Things That Kill” is available in all realms. AnnieFox.com linktr.ee/anniefoxauthor #YAauthor #Resist
@jenniferlgadd.bsky.social
Author; free-lance editor; retired reading teacher; proponent of tea & scones; more left wing than you could possibly imagine; Living blue in red Kansas; still masking; she/her. https://jennifergadd.wixsite.com/jenniferlgadd
@maryloveswords.bsky.social
*jazz hands* MaryKuehner.com Early lit librarian. Storytime pro. PB author seeking representation. Neurospicy (OCD/ADHD). “She reads a lot of shouty books.” - that one kid at Storytime. She/her. Mug by Bob Shea.
@ninakenwood.bsky.social
Author of The Wedding Forecast, It Sounded Better In My Head and Unnecessary Drama.
@cyaconference.bsky.social
Children, Young Adult, and Adult Writers’ and Illustrators’ Conference, is for writers and illustrators of all ages, all genres. CYAConference.com
@jackheathwriter.bsky.social
Award-winning author of 40 books in 10 languages. Latest: The Wife Swap jackheathwriter.com
@authorfreeman.bsky.social
Author of BRIDGE ACROSS THE SKY, a YA verse novel about the Chinese immigration experience through Angel Island, as well as @trumpbert.bsky.social and @haikudiem.bsky.social. www.AngelIslandNovel.com www.PandemicPB.com www.AuthorFreeman.com
@childrensbooksf.bsky.social
The Children’s Book Project gives free books to children who need them for equity in literacy, learning, and life.📚 Learn more here👇👇👇 https://linktr.ee/childrensbookproject
@janevsw.bsky.social
Retired rare books librarian, formerly Institute of Naval Medicine civvy, thwarted medievalist, enthusiast of history, cooking, words and singing, writer, occasional poet, permanently on wheels; married to retired PO (Comms) RNR, signal engineer, bass.
@ellenhrebeniuk.bsky.social
TAFE Librarian and CPSU NSW Delegate. Professional Interests: reference, information architecture, and general nerdery.
@tmclarkauthor.bsky.social
I am a Zimbabwean-born author who writes stories that blend diverse cultures and wildlife. I am passionate about nurturing writers, building libraries in Papua New Guinea, and inspiring readers through my love for storytelling.
@jamesfoleybooks.bsky.social
Kid’s author/illustrator from Walyalup / Freo, Western Australia. Bigfoot vs Yeti, Happy Barry Capybara, Secret Agent Mole, Brobot, Gastronauts, Stellarphant www.jamesfoley.com.au
@nicolehayes.bsky.social
PhD. YA author (Penguin Random) jnr fiction (Hardie Grant) non-fiction (Black Inc / The Guardian). Podcaster with The Outer Sanctum / The Writers' Retreat. Living on Wurundjeri land with 2 humans & 1 dog. She/her. https://linktr.ee/nicolehayes
@annawhateley.bsky.social
Writer. PhD. She/her. PETA LYRES RATING NORMAL @AllenAndUnwin. GUDIA @BlackIncBooks YouTube #AusChat. Rep’d @danielle_binks #ADHD #ASD #EDS #queer #loveozya I also game a lot! #wow
@pamelahart.bsky.social
I write lots of different things, but mostly murder mysteries and historical fiction. AKA Pamela Freeman and Elizabeth Leydin. All of them she/her. Living and writing on Gadigal land. Find me at pamela-hart.com
@megcaddy.bsky.social
Author of Waer (2016), Devil's Ballast (2019), Slipping the Noose (2022). DnD geek. Solo parent. Ace, nb. She/they.
@jakecorvus.bsky.social
Writer. He/Him. I want to talk about books and horror movies. Enjoy some periodic pictures of my terrible cats. 🏳️🌈
@kmjgardiner.bsky.social
I write, teach writing, and lead writing retreats. My next novel, Miss Caroline Bingley, Private Detective, co- written with Sharmini Kumar, is out in 2025 (HarperCollins).
@zannilouise.bsky.social
Writing and mentoring from my little sunshine house in Australia. 40+ books for kids PB / JF / MG / YA. www.zannilouise.com Rep’d by LK Literary #kidlitchat
@saviour.bsky.social
Author & playwright based in the UK. Writes historical fiction for kids, myths and legends. Loves cats, Mediterranean cooking, baking, vintage.
@lucysussex.bsky.social
Writer, researcher, historian and editor. Also dispenser of weird facts and snarky comments
@joannehorniman.bsky.social
Dark-haired girl from the Fiction Department. #pwME Typing. Slowly, on Waywurru country. 😷
@jprofsuzi.bsky.social
Suzi writes and edits and teaches journalism & other writing things in Oregon. Deep fan of arts and culture, also NWSL & WNBA. Will likely be posting about my New Media Culture/Journalism classes here. 🏳️🌈
@julieditrich.bsky.social
Visual storyteller, fiction writer, art and nature lover, and shepherd. https://www.julieditrich.com
@debbieg.bsky.social
Retired English prof, continuing independent scholar of children's fantasy, particularly interested in intertextuality and the sublime. Photographer, dog lover, gardener, and nerdy nerd nerd. I review for Strange Horizons.
@nicolasantilli.bsky.social
Senior Editor (Kids/YA). Words, anime, manga, graphic novels, #LoveOzYA 🌈🏳️⚧️ They/them.
@ctcasl.bsky.social
Connecticut Association of School Librarians
@vaveros.bsky.social
Libraries and digital literacies scholar as well as popular romance fiction. PhD teaching @ UTS. Walking, talking, storytelling and shallowreading. I sometimes forget the shallow part. shallowreader.com
@neilphilipmyth.bsky.social
I post about folklore, mythology, poetry, children's literature, art, cats, nature and anything else that takes my fancy. Currently working on an absurdly over-ambitious "key to all mythologies", The Hidden Matrix for Unbound.
@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
@v8sheppard.bsky.social
Award-winning author of three novels. KING OF DIRT Jun 2025 (Pantera Press). INVISIBLE BOYS TV series out now on Stan Australia. Gymrat 💪 Rough trade ♂️ Loose unit 🤙 Collingwood FC member ⚫️⚪️
@dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social
✨Where good stories begin... 📚We're an independent publisher of superb books for readers of all ages. Join the adventure here!
@arthurslade.bsky.social
Arthur Slade was raised in the Cypress Hills of southwest Saskatchewan, Canada (on a ranch). He wasn't raised by wolves. It was elves. And one grumpy dwarf. He is the author of over thirty novels for kids, adults and aliens.
@queeniechanhere.bsky.social
Manga-style Comic Creator || Read one-shot on Viz: https://www.viz.com/vizmanga/chapters/the-mystery-cases-of-sister-holmes || Working on "The Dreaming", a Lovecraftian mystery-horror-thriller || www.queeniechan.com
@michaeljpryor.bsky.social
YA fantasy writer based in Melbourne, Australia. Co-publisher of Aurealis, Australia's longest running spec fic magazine. Podcast host. Gadabout.
@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.
@daniellebinks.bsky.social
Author • Literary Agent • Creative Writing Teacher • https://linktr.ee/DanielleBinks
@lizzaaiken.bsky.social
Sharing all things Aiken...books, thoughts, memories... https://www.joanaiken.com/
@underwoodwriter.bsky.social
Writer of picture books and kisser of cats. DeborahUnderwoodBooks.com
@tiffreads.bsky.social
School librarian and mom running on iced coffee and audiobooks. 17-at-heart. She/her.
@sn0vember.bsky.social
Alien anthropologist, smoker, disorganizer, enthusiast, poet, baker, children's/YA book editor. A tough room.
@misterkristoff.bsky.social
#1 International, NYT, USAToday and Sunday Times bestselling liar. EMPIRE OF THE DAWN - November 2025
@donalynbooks.bsky.social
I’m a TX teacher and author of books about engaging young people with reading. Co-founder #nerdybookclub. Founder #bookaday. Regular posts at donalynmiller.substack.com
@pennytangey.bsky.social
Writer for young people, sometimes librarian. Mention the climate crisis whenever I possible can.
@sophiebeerdraws.bsky.social
Kids author and illustrator✨☀✨ Into books and equality. She/her Debut MG 'Thunderhead' out now with A&U
@neilgrant.bsky.social
Climate and Energy Analyst @Climate Analytics. Energy transitions | Climate justice
@ellenhopkins.bsky.social
NY Times bestselling, often banned author. MARRIED feminist. Mom. Grandma. German shepherd lover. Joy seeker midst the chaos. Staunch ally. Democracy defender. Fighting for our kids' future. Not here to be sold anything. #blueresister
@cherylrainfield.bsky.social
I write the books I needed & couldn't find. Award-winning YA author of SCARS, STAINED, HUNTED, VISIONS. Cult torture survivor, neurodivergent, mental health. Repped by Jennifer Wills. They/them 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈🇨🇦 https://beacons.ai/cherylrainfield
@barrylyga.com
Author. Reader. Recovering comic book geek. New York Times bestselling author of the I HUNT KILLERS trilogy and the upcoming BEFORE THE HUNT! Monthly: barrylyga.com/newsletter
@leeandlow.bsky.social
Independent, POC-owned children's book publisher specializing in diversity since 1991. 2025 Lee & Low Books.
@mrschureads.bsky.social
Librarian. NYT Bestselling Author. | LOUDER THAN HUNGER, RUTHIE ROSE’S BIG IDEA, THE GIFT OF STORY, THIS IS A SCHOOL, THIS IS A STORY | Agent: Molly O'Neill
@alisoncroggon.bsky.social
I write words. Award-winning poet, novelist, critic, theatre writer. Arts editor The Saturday Paper. She/her. Living on unceded Yalukit-Willam Country. http://www.alisoncroggon.com/
@saraharonson.bsky.social
Writer. Reader. Bike Rider. My books include: Abzuglutely: Battling Bellowing Bella Abzug (2024), Brand New Bubbe (2022) and Just Like Rube Goldberg (2019)! Are you writing a book? Subscribe to my substack or work with me at Highlights!
@amiekaufman.bsky.social
🌈 NYT and internationally bestselling author. (she/her) 📚 Out now: The Isles of the Gods ✍🏼 Newsletter: amiekaufman.substack.com
@wyld.bsky.social
K.A Ren Wyld Writer of books and posts. Aboriginal person (Martu) Free Palestine from the river to the sea! Links to other sites, books and stuff > https://linktr.ee/KarenWyld
@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/
@kazcooke.bsky.social
Author & cartoonist kazcooke.com.au Books: Up The Duff; Girl Stuffs 8-12 & 13+; Ada; You’re Doing It Wrong: a History of Bad & Bonkers Advice to Women; ‘It’s The Menopause’. Further palaver as it comes to hand.
@nationalbook.bsky.social
National Book Foundation, presenter of the National Book Awards. Dedicated to the celebration of the best literature in America.
@ikax.bsky.social
I'm an education-focussed academic at the Uni of Melbourne & the Head of School, Culture & Communication. Talk to me about decolonising education, inclusive pedagogy, workload models, process mapping, and management as praxis. Views mine not my employer's.
@franceshardinge.bsky.social
Writer of downright odd children's/YA books. Hobbies include travelling, dressing in period costume and scuba diving. Addicted to volcanoes and trying new things.
@stacylwhitman.bsky.social
Owner of @curiouscatbookshop.bsky.social, founder and editor-at-large of Tu Books, editor, cat person, K-dramas, and more. Opinions my own. curiouscatbookshop.com
@hunderdown.bsky.social
I'm a children's book editor, teacher and workshop presenter, owner of The Purple Crayon website -- www.underdown.org I do have opinions about other things and will share them as well.
@philipreeve.bsky.social
Author of Utterly Dark, Railhead, Mortal Engines: co-author (with Sarah McIntyre) of Adventuremice, Pugs of the Frozen North etc. My short film Gwenevere is now on YouTube.
@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
@janecaro.bsky.social
Novelist ‘Lyrebird’ ‘The Mother’, author, columnist, social commentator, feminist, atheist, activist, emcee, public speaker.
@tanaudel.bsky.social
Writer, illustrator. Dr! Australia. Agent: Shena Wolf. https://linktr.ee/tanaudel Latest book: KINDLING @girlfleeshouse.bsky.social & @improbablemaps.bsky.social #artthoughts #storynotes Prints: tanaudel.redbubble.com Support: patreon.com/tanaudel
@pwkidsbookshelf.bsky.social
A free e-newsletter from Publishers Weekly that reports on children's and YA books. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/9Ubz9L
@patricknessbooks.bsky.social
Author of Chaos Walking, Monster Calls, More Than this, Burn, Different For Boys. Won a couple Carnegies and an Olivier. Four wins away from an EGOT.
@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
@yassmin.bsky.social
Writer of books, articles, television. Social advocate. Former engineer. Interested in society, politics, culture, technology, how to live meaningful lives and build just societies. Weekly newsletter yassmin.substack.com. @yassmin_a on most other socials
@fozmeadows.bsky.social
queer SFF author, essayist, poet. he/they 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ https://fozmeadows.wordpress.com
@effjayem.bsky.social
SF fan, writer etc etc. 🏴🌈🏳️⚧️ Author of The Pleasant Profession of Robert A. Heinlein and Rhetorics of Fantasy. Publishing a book on Joanna Russ's The Female Man with Luna Press in 2026. Pre Order now!
@ursulakleguin.com
Official account for the celebrated author of novels, short stories, poetry, children’s books and essays. https://www.ursulakleguin.com/
@rhi.bsky.social
Writer of games, books, TV, film and comics. Co-Director of Narrativia. Cat Spooner. Flibbertigibbet. https://rhiannapratchett.com
@gregjenner.bsky.social
~Public Historian 📜🤓 ~Host & creator of BBC YOU’RE DEAD TO ME comedy & history podcast😆🧐📻📜🏛️ ~Hon. Fellow, University of York IPUP 🧑🎓 ~ Author of 7 funny history books ✍️📚 ~ CBBC HORRIBLE HISTORIES TV (series 1-9) 🎭🤣 ~Spurs fan #COYS ⚽️ www.gregjenner.com 🧑💻
@ebonyteach.bsky.social
Chair & Associate Professor, University of Michigan's Joint Program in English & Education. Author, The Dark Fantastic & more. Made in Detroit. FAMU 🐍. 1913 ❤️. August ♌️. She/her. Forthcoming: Shifter and Dreamer (YA novel, 2026). Linktree: Ebonyteach.
@msmisrule.bsky.social
Writer, editor, reader, neglectful gardener, cat-wrangler. Children’s/YA lit. PhD student: Australian children’s fantasy. New RGPer. She/her. Politics tragic. Lives on unceded First Nations land, lutruwita (Tasmania). https://linktr.ee/msmisrule