Top 45 UK Children's Book Influencers in 2026

1. Kim Duffy

Bio Reviewer Writer 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Sharing the best kids booksSupporting parents & teachers raise readersAvid library userProlific ReaderIllustration Admirer *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @bookbairn + Follow Instagram Followers 59.3K Follower Growth (2mo) +4% Type Micro Gender Female Location Scotland, United Kingdom
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2. Alex

Bio 📚 Reviewing the latest picture books 👶🏻👶🏻👶🏻 Dad to three amazing boys!👨‍🏫 SEMH Teacher Instagram Handle @father_teacher_reader + Follow Instagram Followers 57.7K Follower Growth (2mo) +16% Type Micro Gender Male Location United Kingdom
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3. Jo

Bio 📚Helping you find the very best children’s books.⚓️Author: The Shipwreck Atlas📖 CR: The Night I Borrowed Time⬇️Shop my shelves *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @thelittleliterarysociety + Follow Instagram Followers 54.6K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Location United Kingdom
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4. Catherine

Bio 📚 passionate about enriching your home library 🌟 board books to non fiction and everything inbetween📚 selling the very best in children's books *****@smallprint-online.com Instagram Handle @smallprintbooks + Follow Instagram Followers 30.6K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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5. Sheila O Reilly

Bio #mumoftwogirls 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧#primaryschoolteacher 23 yrs… and counting🍎@hopeeducation_primary brand ambassador🌟#educationblogger 📖#bookishplay📚 *****@hotmail.com Instagram Handle @rascals_and_rainbows + Follow Instagram Followers 29.2K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Location England, United Kingdom
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6. Melissa LaSalle

Bio 30 yrs of recommending books to get kids to fall in love with reading! Kids & teen buyer for @oldtownbooks & author of blog WhatToReadToYourKids.com *****@whattoreadtoyourkids.com Instagram Handle @thebookmommy + Follow Instagram Followers 27.5K Follower Growth (2mo) +3% Type Micro Gender Female Location Alexandria, Virginia, United States
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7. Gina

Bio Mamma to Libby (9) & Wilfred (8), sharing our love of books & donating many along the way.🧡💜💚 📖 Home to #TeachKidsTuesdays🧡💜💚 Instagram Handle @raising_bookworms + Follow Instagram Followers 24.9K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Location United Kingdom
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8. Birgitta Sif

Bio Children’s book author & illustrator from Iceland 🇮🇸 (also designer and Associate Lecturer at @cambridge_school_of_art 🇬🇧)©Birgitta Sif 2026 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @birgittasif + Follow Instagram Followers 21.7K Type Micro Gender Female Location Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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9. Lauren Child

Bio Official Instagram Lauren Child, writer, illustrator, maker and starer out of the window. Children’s Laureate 2017-2019. Instagram Handle @laurenchildthatsme + Follow Instagram Followers 20.1K Follower Growth (2mo) +6% Type Micro Gender Female Location Marlborough, England, United Kingdom
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10. Maria

Bio 📚Helping you find the best picture books for your children.🍃Follow for reviews and book lists 🇮🇹🇬🇧 Mamma of 2, Cambridge -UK📍 Instagram Handle @storybook_mamma + Follow Instagram Followers 15.4K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Location Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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11. Faye

Bio filling your library lists and bookshop baskets, because stories change lives 🩵 Instagram Handle @kidsbookstolife + Follow Instagram Followers 11.9K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Female Location United Kingdom
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12. Jennie

Bio Home Educator of 4 talented bookish theatre kids You can support our journey here x *****@edspire.co.uk Instagram Handle @edspire + Follow Instagram Followers 11.8K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Location Kent, England, United Kingdom
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13. Louise

Bio 📚 Actor, voice over artist and book enthusiast 📚 Sharing my acting journey 📚 … with the occasional sprinkle of books, too! Instagram Handle @lightsoutwithlouise + Follow Instagram Followers 11.6K Follower Growth (2mo) -1% Type Micro Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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14. Hannah Gold

Bio 🖊️Bestselling children’s author🏆Blue Peter & Waterstones Winner📚World Book Day author 2026🐳Ambassador @whalesorg 📚Ambassador @go_all_in_2026 Instagram Handle @hannahgold_author + Follow Instagram Followers 11.5K Follower Growth (2mo) +3% Type Micro Gender Female Location Stamford, England, United Kingdom
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15. Jarvis

Bio Children’s author & illustrator *****@byjarvis.com Instagram Handle @jarvispicturebooks + Follow Instagram Followers 10.6K Follower Growth (2mo) +3% Type Micro Gender Male Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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16. Joseph Coelho

Bio Winner-Carnegie Medal 2024 - The Boy Lost In The Maze. Author of 50+ books, Children’s Laureate 22 - 24. No DMs. *****@nickypotter.net Instagram Handle @josephcoelhoauthor + Follow Instagram Followers 10.4K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Micro Gender Male Location London, England, United Kingdom
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17. Rebecca Cobb

Bio Children's book illustrator and author. *****@yahoo.co.uk Instagram Handle @rebecca_a_cobb + Follow Instagram Followers 9.8K Follower Growth (2mo) +4% Type Nano Gender Female Location England, United Kingdom
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18. Alice

Bio 🇬🇧 Book reviews read to an Aug 2017 boy and Feb 2021 girl🖍 *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @literate.littles + Follow Instagram Followers 8.8K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Location United Kingdom
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19. Caz Cook

Bio Helping you find the best books & toys for your little ones! 📚🧸 Reviews, recommendations & fun finds. DM or contact: *****@gmail.com ✨ Instagram Handle @teenyreaders + Follow Instagram Followers 6.9K Follower Growth (2mo) +4% Type Nano Gender Female Location United Kingdom
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20. Clare

Bio 📚Mum of 3 📚Primary teacher 📚Avid reader of various genres 📚Children’s book enthusiast and reviewer 📚Graduate MEd Children’s Literature 📚2026: 81/150 Instagram Handle @childrensfiction + Follow Instagram Followers 6.5K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Nano Gender Female Location Scotland, United Kingdom
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21. Lydia Monks

Bio ⭐️ Bestselling author and illustrator⭐️ Julia Donaldson books⭐️ Signed books and prints in online shop *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @lydiamonks_illustrator + Follow Instagram Followers 5.8K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Nano Gender Female Location Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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22. Katy

Bio 🇬🇧 Kids Book Reviewer | UK📖 Reviewing Newly Published Books 👩🏽‍🦳 Volunteer Primary School Librarian 🏫 Donating Books to School libraries Instagram Handle @katys_book_shelf + Follow Instagram Followers 5K Follower Growth (2mo) +6% Type Nano Gender Female Location United Kingdom
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23. Clare Helen Welsh

Bio Children's author of over 70 books. Former primary school teacher. Founder of @books_that_help_ Agent @agentalicewilliams *****@hotmail.co.uk Instagram Handle @clarehelenwelsh + Follow Instagram Followers 4.8K Follower Growth (2mo) +3% Type Nano Gender Female Location England, United Kingdom
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24. Naomi and James Jones

Bio 🌊 Creative couple from Cornwall📚 Making beautiful books, cards & prints👁️ Whilst demystifying publishing for all👇🏻 Books, events, shop & advice *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @naomiandjamesjones + Follow Instagram Followers 4.7K Follower Growth (2mo) +6% Type Nano Location England, United Kingdom
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25. Nadine

Bio Curated children's books and literacy bundles for nurseries, schools and families💫DM for Books ⭐️ *****@yahoo.co.uk Instagram Handle @literacybean + Follow Instagram Followers 4.3K Type Nano Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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26. Emma Layfield

Bio Director of @childrensbooksnorthagency_ and @childrens_books_north Based Manchester 🐝 *****@childrensbooksnorthagency.co.uk Instagram Handle @emma.layfield + Follow Instagram Followers 4.2K Follower Growth (2mo) +4% Type Nano Gender Female Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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27. Maya Rushdie Mckenzie

Bio 💖 Assistant Head of Inclusion & SENDCO💖 Lead Literacy Leader across 13 schools💖 London💖 #letstravel & #OwnVoicesMRSMCK10 - @more__than__a__gift Instagram Handle @mrs_mckenziereads + Follow Instagram Followers 4.1K Follower Growth (2mo) +3% Type Nano Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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28. Lu Fraser

Bio Writes for children (best job!)📚NY Times bestseller, Oscar’s Book Prize, Waterstones shortlistee.Ambassador @readforgood Rep’d @storywiseagency *****@lufraser.com Instagram Handle @lu.fraser + Follow Instagram Followers 3.7K Follower Growth (2mo) +3% Type Nano Gender Female Location England, United Kingdom
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29. Caryl Hart

Bio ❤️ Ad- Reviews in Highlights.❤️ DM for Author Visits ❤️ BUY Here or DM ⬇️⬇️⬇️ *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @carylhart + Follow Instagram Followers 3.5K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Location Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
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30. Kirstie Watson

Bio Children’s Author 📚 The Witch’s Cat series 🐾 Award winning 🥇Kindle Storyteller Shortlisted ✨ Mentor to indie authors Books & free resources 👇 *****@telltaletots.co.uk Instagram Handle @kirstie_watson_author + Follow Instagram Followers 3.4K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Location Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
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31. Carolina Rabei

Bio • Illustrator• MA @csacbi 2014• Cambridge, Uk• Represenred by @rcwliteraryagency and for licensing @ibdartlicensing *****@yahoo.com Instagram Handle @carolinarabei.illustration + Follow Instagram Followers 3.2K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Location Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
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32. Chris Saunders

Bio Illustrator & author, represented by: @astoundusagency *****@thecurioustreehouse.com Instagram Handle @thecurioustreehouse + Follow Instagram Followers 2.2K Follower Growth (2mo) +3% Type Nano Gender Male Location United Kingdom
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33. Fleur Hitchcock

Bio Thrillers for young people. Kid's Bookseller @waterstones Books @nosycrow Represented by @agentkateshaw Mostly Wiltshire. She/Her *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @fleur.hitchcock + Follow Instagram Followers 2.2K Follower Growth (2mo) +2% Type Nano Gender Female Location England, United Kingdom
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34. Jenny Pearson

Bio Writing books in the North East *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @j_c_pearson + Follow Instagram Followers 2.2K Follower Growth (2mo) +8% Type Nano Gender Female Location Durham, England, United Kingdom
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35. Judith Eagle

Bio Children’s author, day dreamer, wannabe tap dancer. The Blitz Sisters coming 02/26. Pub’d by @faberchildrens ; rep’d by Lucy @da_childrens *****@outlook.com Instagram Handle @judith.eagle + Follow Instagram Followers 1.9K Follower Growth (2mo) +4% Type Nano Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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36. Lucy Reynolds

Bio 🌳 Children's author & book creator 🌷Represented by agent Penny Holroyde🌈 Poetry PhD @oxford_uni📚 Co-director @stories_fest *****@lucyscribbles.co.uk Instagram Handle @lucyreynoldsauthor + Follow Instagram Followers 1.3K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Female Location United Kingdom
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37. Bryony Dorrans

Bio 🇬🇧Independent Prep School👱🏼‍♀️ Year 2/3 Teacher📚 Picture Book Expert 🌈 Ambassador for @1decisionltd PSHE💫 PSHE and dDSL *****@gmail.com Instagram Handle @missdorransyearone + Follow Instagram Followers 32.7K Type Micro Gender Female Location United Kingdom
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38. Jennifer Evans

Bio Science + nature educationBook Club, Curriculum + FlashcardsScientist, teacher, *****@robin.and.rose.nature‍♀️@drjennyevansDiscover⬇️ Instagram Handle @little.robin.education + Follow Instagram Followers 17.2K Type Micro Gender Female Location Manningtree, England, United Kingdom
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39. Nicci Rosengarten

Bio 🌱Books you will love + trust 📚🇬🇧🌟Visit my @happyreadingbookshop 🏆UK Content Creator Award Winner💌Newsletters, giveaways + more ↓ *****@happyreading.uk Instagram Handle @the.kids.books.curator + Follow Instagram Followers 4.8K Type Nano Gender Female Location England, United Kingdom
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40. Nikki

Bio 📱Children’s book reviewer👩‍🏫 Inclusion Lead, Teacher, Tutor, Literacy Advocate📍 Southsea, UK📬👋🏼Enquiries via *****@gmail.com or DM! Instagram Handle @ourclasslibrary + Follow Instagram Followers 3.8K Type Nano Gender Female Location Southsea, England, United Kingdom
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41. Nicola Edwards

Bio “Every child you encounter is a divine appointment."✒️ Author | Editor📍East London Instagram Handle @thenicolaedwards + Follow Instagram Followers 2.3K Type Nano Gender Female Location London, England, United Kingdom
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42. Alex Winstanley

Bio 🏆 Award-winning children’s author 📚 Passionate about #inclusion & #diversity 🧠 Raising awareness of health conditions🤩 Inspired by real people *****@hotmail.com Instagram Handle @alexwinstanleyauthor + Follow Instagram Followers 1.6K Follower Growth (2mo) +1% Type Nano Gender Male Location Wigan, England, United Kingdom
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