Swing High Children's Boo…'s Starter Pack
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@katemessner.com
NYT bestselling author of 70+ books for kids. Educator. Speaker. Adirondack 46er. Passionately curious. Latest book: HISTORY SMASHERS: EARTH DAY & THE ENVIRONMENT www.katemessner.com
@sidebangsmusic.com
delightful entertainment singer, guitarist, songwriter, sometimes producer, rock band leader, etc. brooklyn 🎶: https://bio.site/sidebangs 🏆: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:3m2kspgf4l5vomio76ihjjlk/feed/aaal7wb6wnb6g
@dansantat.bsky.social
NY Times bestselling children's book author of Beekle ('15 Caldecott) A First Time for Everything ('24 National Book Award) Creator Disney's The Replacements
@fuse8.bsky.social
Blog about kids books? You bet (A Fuse #8 Production). Library degree? You know it. Books for kids? Five. Books for adults about kidlit? Two. Podcasts about kids books? One (Fuse 8 n’ Kate). Having fun! https://afuse8production.slj.com
@freadomfighters.bsky.social
We believe in the right to read. We support #FReadom. Website link: https://www.txfreadomfighters.us/
@becalzada.bsky.social
TX Educator, Library Coordinator, Presenter, Reader, #FReadomFighter | Opinions shared are solely my own
@librarianjones.com
Educator-Librarian-Author-Activist-Grassroots Organizer-Speaker-Bibliophile-Louisianan Linktree: https://linktr.ee/ThatLibrarian
@historycomics.bsky.social
All things TeachingWithComics.com Eisner Nominated Author. Presenter. Teacher. Husband. Dad. Nerd.
@txfreedomread.bsky.social
Parent-founded. Parent-led. Defending the right to read & supporting the fight against book bans in our public schools & communities. Join us: www.txftrp.org/petition 📍Texas, USA
@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
@lynnekelly.bsky.social
USA Today bestselling children’s author & sign language interpreter, mom of 2 dogs and 1 human SONG FOR A WHALE THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF BIRDS THREE BLUE HEARTS coming Fall ‘25 lynnekellybooks.com #SCBWI Houston
@heisereads.bsky.social
{Hi-Z} | 2026 Caldecott Committee | Elementary Librarian | MLIS | Former 7/8 ELA Teacher | NBCT | #ClassroomBookADay founder | she/her | *views are personal & do not represent my employer https://campsite.bio/heisereads heisereads.com classroombookaday.com
@paulvinelli.bsky.social
Picture Book Writer | MLIS Highlights Foundation Scholar Co-Host of The Sartorial Librarians Podcast @sartoriallibrary.bsky.social Apple: apple.co/4e4mM3h Spotify: spoti.fi/3ANgYge
@thenextgenlib.bsky.social
TheNextGenLibrarian is a TX middle school librarian who reads 1 📖 a day, loves #edtech, presenting & being active in #librarian associations. #TLsky #edusky bit.ly/biolinkthenextgenlibrarian
@kazwindness.bsky.social
•📘Out now!: BITSY BAT, TEAM STAR (S&S) •📕Up next: SQUID IN PANTS (S&S) •📚Check out: “When You Love a Book” (PRH) Award-Winning Children’s Book Author-Artist, Art Professor, Autistic-ADHD 🌈📚Books, Classes, Social Media: linktr.ee/KazWindness
@jen.litandtech.com
English Teacher, Author, Speaker, Google for Education Innovator, Adobe Creative Educator Innovator, CUE Outstanding Educator ‘22, Edutopia author. http://www.litandtech.com #edtech #EDUsky #EduSkyAI #NBCT #iTeachEnglish #GooogleEdu #CUEmunity #AIinedu
@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
@pernille.bsky.social
Global educator living her best life, mom, writer, speaker, creator of the Global Read Aloud and always in search of a great book and a cup of tea. Now a primary teacher ❤️ in DK 🇩🇰 Used to be a teacher in Wisconsin, 🇺🇸
@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
@njasl.bsky.social
This is the (currently) unofficial account of the New Jersey Association of School Librarians. We advocate high standards for librarianship & library media programs in NJ schools to ensure students & staff are effective users & producers of info.
@colbysharp.bsky.social
⭐️driven by gratitude⭐️Husband 👫 Dad 👦👧👧👦👦 Teacher 👔 Reader 📚 Runner 🏃 Writer ✏️ Nerd 🤓 VOTE! #NerdyBookClub | views expressed are mine
@kishizuka.bsky.social
Editor in Chief, School Library Journal Partnerships & Innovation Director, LJ/SLJ; Third generation JA; Master Gardener
@jenniferlagarde.bsky.social
She/Her. Teacher, learner, rabble rouser. Part-time zombie slayer. 🏳️🌈 Ally. Co Author: Fact VS Fiction (2018 ) Developing Digital Detectives (2021). My posts. My rules. 💙 Contact: librarygirl.net
@captainlibrary.bsky.social
Librarian Speaker Writer. LJ Mover&Shaker. Fmr @librarycongress Teacher in Residence. ALA Emerg Ldr. '19 Caldecott Comm. Podcaster. @Maslonline Past President.
@loritecler.bsky.social
Elementary school library media specialist; 💙 literacy & freedom to read advocate 💙; 📚reader;📚; goldendoodle mom 🐾; DC area sports fan 🏒🏈🏀; proud University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate & Badger sports fan 🦡 https://www.donorschoose.org/ms-tecler
@quietlibrarian.bsky.social
She/her Wife, School Librarian (15+ years), Dog mom (Deja), French language learner, Flute player, Runner (13.1x60; 26.2x4), MLB stadium chaser (16 current, 8 past) Located in WNY https://linktr.ee/kmpierce5
@brianlarossa.com
Executive Art Director at Scholastic (Picture & Chapter Books). Adjunct at The City College of New York (Design Criticism). Writer (Fiction). Speaker (SCBWI et al). Born ATL. Live NYC. He/Him. 💙❤️ www.brianlarossa.com The 523rd person to join Bluesky.
@tiffreads.bsky.social
School librarian and mom running on iced coffee and audiobooks. 17-at-heart. She/her.
@mrbgilson.bsky.social
English teacher-Comic Fan-Lifter of Heavy things-Hype man for awesome teachers. “One of the few qualified…” still makes me laugh. Thanks nemesis for that gift.
@librarygrl2.bsky.social
I’m an elementaryteacher librarian, avid reader, tea drinker, and co-founder/YA blogger at Rich in Color http://richincolor.com/. I also post on a personal blog readingtl.blogspot.com & Storygraph at crystalreading. (she/her) #kidlit #ethnicstudies
@junoniaarts.bsky.social
#kidlit #illustrator 👩🏻🎨 ✂️ https://bio.site/Junoniaarts ✨ Rep: @agentzacker.bsky.social 💼 Open: Kids Book | Editorial | Brand Collabs | Workshops ❌ no A.I., no NFTs, no CRYPTO ❌
@ctcasl.bsky.social
Connecticut Association of School Librarians
@peterbunzl.bsky.social
Bestselling UK Children’s author writing about clockwork, hope and magic. #COGHEART etc. New book #GLASSBORN out now! 🏳️🌈 (he/him)
@marciefatkins.bsky.social
Librarian | Hollins gal (MA/MFA) | Poet | PB & YA Author | Wait, Rest, Pause (2019) One Step Forward (2025) When Twilight Comes (2026) www.marcieatkins.com https://linktr.ee/marciefatkins
@sartoriallibrary.bsky.social
Join @exlibrismrhunt.bsky.social and @paulvinelli.bsky.social for celebrations of picture books & librarian fashion. Apple: https://apple.co/4e4mM3h Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ANgYge Instagram: https://bit.ly/4dCh09b
@msguerrette.bsky.social
Gr. 5 teacher. NBCT. 2021 Oxford County TOY. Reader. Writer. Lucky Aunt. Creator of educator support materials and graphic design on the side.
@jasontes5th.bsky.social
5th grade ELA teacher, Avid Reader, Book Collector, NCBLA, #Nerdybookclub, Member of @NerdcampNNE committee! A big fan of all Boston sports teams!
@alizawerner.bsky.social
Educator. Literacy Consultant. Reader. Writer. NCTE. Traveler. Knitter. Wife. Dog Mom x2. Jewish. she/her
@theresamilstein.bsky.social
MG & YA writer, poet, SPED Teacher Rep: Jazmia Young at Curtis Brown Ltd. Lives in the Boston area. she/her BLM Fight fascism. Stands with Ukraine.
@exlibrismrhunt.bsky.social
Teacher-Librarian, K-5 Hands-on STEAM; kidlit fanboy; love graphic novels; inclusive col’n; he/him. Co-host of The Sartorial Librarians Podcast. @sartoriallibrary.bsky.social Spotify: spoti.fi/3ANgYge Apple: apple.co/4e4mM3h Instagram: bit.ly/4dCh09b
@thebookwizard.bsky.social
Not actually Batgirl. If this account were a book, it would be a spicy, queer manifesto with a side of sarcastic footnotes and a oatmilk Earl Grey latte with lavender syrup. 🖖🏻 #SussexSquad #KHive #Librarian
@shipmank2.bsky.social
Hey y’all from Memphis! I’m a 56 year old elementary librarian who loves to sing and act, and whose blood runs Memphis Tiger blue!
@rpayne.bsky.social
Early literacy librarian, SLJ columnist, Horn Book board book reviewer, play advocate, and debut author of Let's Rumble from Rise x Penguin Workshop (July 2025). Rep: Kathleen Rushall at Andrea Brown Lit. She/they RachelGPayne.com
@mrs-p-reads.bsky.social
💜special educator 🩵boy mama x2 🩷equity chair of my local teachers union 💜literacy advocate 🩵ARC reviewer 🩷book dragon 💜reviewer for Biblionasium 🩵🌈ally 🩷NO book bans! fREADom for all 🩵neurodivergent family
@sofferbrarian.bsky.social
Middle school librarian. Occasional professor in the library sequence at UVM. Past president of the VT School Library Association. She/her. My opinions are my own.
@bsky.app
official Bluesky account (check username👆) Bugs, feature requests, feedback: support@bsky.app
@swinghighbooks.bsky.social
Bestselling children's books by Clay Anderson and other authors. swinghighbooks.com