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I'm a primary school teacher, book blogger and avid reader of children's books. Would love to connect with people who want to chat about children's books, education and writing. https://www.hookablebooks.com
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#SundayMorningBookChat this week is classics we haven’t read! I recently wrote a blog after reading Stig of the dump.What classics have you never read or do you feel pressure to read? What classics are your favourite - (I’ve probably never read them.) tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/05/30/b...

This is such a great book⬇️

Morning all! If you’re looking for a new book, you know where we are! - Michael

✨ Our #BookTrustStorytime Prize 2026 longlist is here! ✨ The BookTrust Storytime Prize - part of our BookTrust Storytime programme with libraries - celebrates reads that are great for sharing with 0–5s. Enter to win all 23 longlisted books 👇 www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new...

#sundayMorningBookChat little late - I’m on holiday and reading a staggering rate! For those with a week off for half term, what are you reading this week? I’m working my way through two: Felix and the future agency by Rachel Morrison and the Museum of lost umbrellas by Marie Louise Fitzpatrick

Today, 2pm GMT. The Big Bad Wolf Murder. Cover reveal. That is all. 🐺 🔪 🚓 #KidLit #KidLitUK

For #sundaymorningbookchat I’ve been reading a lot more hardbacks recently simply because I couldn’t wait! What are your thoughts on paperback vs hardback? Does it matter? Does it add something?

@checkemoutbooks.bsky.social has made a brilliant post to show you what books might be similar to my new one! Nate Yu’s Blast From the Past has ants, untold histories, good new friends and more! Thanks again Tom! #nateyusblastfromthepast #booksky #UKkidlit

#SundayMorningBookChat this morning is a potential controversial subject: audiobooks. Do you listen to them/ like them? What audiobooks would you recommend? Here are four books where the narration has added to the enjoyment of the book complete with the narrators!

Morning! Bank holiday #SundayMorningBookChat which stand-alone book would you love a sequel for… get tagging the authors… it might be the nudge they need 😂 mine would be Orion Lost by @alastairc.com one of my favourite sci-fi children’s books ever!

Well I have just spent a glorious couple of hours in the garden reading #Runaways by @elnorrywriter.bsky.social from cover to cover! Will write a review once I’ve gathered my thoughts. Thanks for the ARC @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social #UkKidLit

My first round up of news for the summer term includes awards, free online events for both adults & children, articles &initiatives that may be of interest plus lots of great new books to tempt you. #UKKidLit alibrarylady.blog/2025/04/26/r...

My review of a fab short middle grade, full of mystery and magic, #TheInvisibles by @susiebower.bsky.social is out 05/06 from @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social #NetGalley #KidkitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/04/27/t...

I'm running a session at the @neunion.bsky.social conference later. In case you can't make it: - Graphic novels are a gamechanger. - Prioritise read-aloud time every day. - Book talk should be an embedded part of classroom life. - Build a culture of peer recommendations. - Don't forget poetry.

A huge thank you to @chris-callaghan.com for my wonderful book post! I can’t wait to read and share the book. Also can’t wait to devour the chocolate, (I don’t think I’ll be sharing that 😋) goodbye 3pm slump! 😀 #KidLitUK

Graphic novels seem to be generating lots of discussion and publicity at the minute, which is only going to help them become a more appreciated form of reading. Here are some exciting titles coming out over the next few months. Available to pre order here uk.bookshop.org/lists/great-...?

Out now, I Am Raven by @alastairc.com is middle grade science fiction perfection and I cannot wait to see how the adventure continues. @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/04/13/i...

Calling all UK educators! We’re giving away a class set (30 copies) of Hupo and the Wonder Thief by Billy Partridge to a lucky subscriber! Sign up to our UK Educators newsletter by April 14th to enter: mailchi.mp/a2f5f4a4d4f4... (Existing subscribers are automatically entered.)

Definitely worth checking out this great picture book!

We have 4 copies of the super pacey, exciting #After by @padraigkenny.bsky.social to #WIN! In the aftermath of a world-wide technological collapse, could Jen’s human-appearing AI father be the key to a new future? Repost & Follow us by Apr 11 to enter the draw @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #WRDMagComp

Easter Giveaway I have 3 copies of ‘The Great Chocoplot’ (with new shiny covers) to giveaway, which I’ll sign & dedicate. Plus, a Crème Egg Bar! Follow & repost to be in with a chance of being 1 of 3 people selected at random. Ends Friday 11th April at 8pm (UK only) #KidLitUk #UkKidLit #BookSky

📚Exciting giveaway! 📚 Yes please!

A round up from Bologna about the Kidlit graphic novel market www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/... #KidLitUK #KidsGNs #Comics #Graphicnovels #Publishing

Would any authors like me to share their latest Substack post? (Preferably your free content). Tell me about it and I’ll share. 🙏

I'm planning some school visits in the Dorset/Somerset and Wiltshire regions around the 19-21 May. Does anyone know of a school that would also like an event?

Later #SundayMorningBookchat this week (clocks went forward) at school we are really trying to teach the children about genres and to ‘find their genre’ what’s your go to genre and any awesome recommendations for authors or books? Mine has to be murder mystery…

📚Weekend plans! 📚 I loved The Whisperwicks The Labryinth of Lost and Found so I’m really excited about this sequel! What are you reading this weekend? #KidLitUK

This is gorgeous! #KidLitUk Congratulations @amdassu.bsky.social and @joelillington.bsky.social! Gorgeous gift idea to any parents/auntuncles/godparents out there!