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'Children who are read to from their earliest years are more likely to overcome socio-economic inequalities ... we know that shared reading makes a difference.' A timely and important report from @booktrust.org.uk and @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/rea...

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Spirit Warriors contains.... It's a story that's been cathartic in many ways, from navigating grief to discovering pieces of myself that I may never have learned had I not been researching for the book. Hoping readers will find it special too. www.waterstones.com/book/spirit-...

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Anticipating a really rich conversation with these awesome writers

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Absolutely delighted to have The Boy to Beat the Gods be selected for #MyBookbuzz this year! Bookbuzz is a great initiative from @booktrust.org.uk to get Year 7/8s reading for pleasure. Find out more and sign up for Bookbuzz here: www.booktrust.org.uk/how-we-help/programmes/bookbuzz

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We are SO back! Deadly spirits. Ancient magic. Pure chaos. Join Evie, Arthur and young shaman Cai on a race to stop Blackheart Man and La Diablesse from destroying the barrier between the worlds of the living and the dead. Spirit Warriors is out w/ Usborne, 14th August #Booksky #KidLitUK #UKKidLit

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I'm leading a workshop on writing characters for children's lit at Newcastle Writing Conference. But Should be an amazing day of author panels too, with the chance to meet and connect with fellow writers. Tickets at newwritingnorth.com/event/newcas...

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I wrote for 8 of the 24 hours of @londonwriterssalon.bsky.social 's #24hourwritingsprint and I now have a revised first third of a book 😊 Really happy with how this has gone. My mindset and motivation completely shifted gears.

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The decision of the week, possibly the year, has been to join @londonwriterssalon.bsky.social 's #24hourwritingsprint Feeling so motivated joining hundreds of people also doing this. Two hours done this evening but back at it early tomorrow morning ☀️

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🙏🏾Several of my favourite middle grade or YA debuts this decade have won or been shortlisted for this award. So to have The Boy to Beat the Gods up there for 2025, that's special. Massive congratulations to all 💗 and gratitude to my editor Sarah, and to Usborne

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One week left to apply for the @cbnnetwork.bsky.social 2025 mentor scheme! Application info here: www.childrensbooksnorth.co.uk/blog/childre... #Booksky 📚💙 @thebookseller.com @publishingscotland.bsky.social @northernfiction.bsky.social @lizscottpr.bsky.social @ashleythorpe.bsky.social

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My approach as a debut has been to celebrate every little win. Getting longlisted for the Jhalak Prize was celebratory, but shortlisted...🌟 I'm so grateful that Kayode and co. are up there, and will hopefully reach more readers who'll love them like I do.

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Just signed an open letter from UK writers supporting the trans community. If you're a writer of any medium who'd also like to sign let me know and I can share the link privately.

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Please share this mentorship opportunity with any publishing industry hopefuls you know in the north of the country and Scotland. Proud to be a mentor again this year www.childrensbooksnorth.co.uk/blog/childre...

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We really need to show up for the trans community because people will be more emboldened than ever to cause harm after today's supreme court ruling.

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Dear #writingcommunity my super-talented editorial colleague and fellow author Sara Grant is publishing a guide to editing your novel draft, and I can tell you now it is FULL of gems @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social www.bloomsbury.com/uk/ultimate-... #amediting #amwriting

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Appreciate you @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social 🙏🏾

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Looking for your next epic middle grade adventure, with themes of friendship, found family, overcoming grief and finding your path? Add my next book Spirit Warriors to your lists on Goodreads!: www.goodreads.com/book/show/23... #Booksky #KidLitUK #UKKidLit

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If you enjoyed The Boy to Beat the Gods then you are going to love Spirit Warriors! Another epic adventure full of magic, myth and mayhem, where Caribbean folklore and real history collide. Pre-order here: www.waterstones.com/book/spirit-...

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Had a really nice author visit to Hexham Library for a group of Year 6s today. The head librarian told me she'd never seen so many hands up for questions, so I'm really happy about that!

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Such an honour to see The Boy to Beat the Gods on this list with so many great books and writers! Love the Jhalak Prize! Congratulations all 🎉

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The Manchester Library Trust's Book Gifting Campaign is so important to so many. If you spare anything please head to lnkd.in/dQ-3_WHv If you want to know more please take a look at this from one of their Trustees @ashleythorpe.bsky.social lnkd.in/dFGzQxwG

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The 2025 Jericho Prize for Children's Writing is now open 🖊️ The prize is dedicated to showcasing the next generation of Black-British children’s writers & is open to unpublished and self-published Black-British writers. #Writing #Writingforchildren Find out more tinyurl.com/yy3a5b9b

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A lovely display, with notes from students, from my last World Book Day event last Friday ❤️ Another first for me.

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#worldbookday - this week saw visits over 5 days to 7 schools and 2 libraries. Here are some interesting things that happened or that I observed...

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Cannot tell you how much I adore this pilot! It's no wonder it's amassed 1.3 million views in 3 days. 💐 @kianamai.bsky.social

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Laughed far too hard at this

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