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The author who describes her terrible publisher experience doesn't name the pub, but I will (w/permission): Clear Fork Publishing, (imprints Spork, Blue Whale, &MG, and Rise). If you have a similar story to tell, pls contact me: [email protected] (in confidence) www.vanessakeel.com/blog/my-caut...

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One more time for the people at the back: you have until 23:59 tonight to have your voice heard. ⬇️

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I'm so tired and heartbroken and angry and exhausted and burnt out and sad and confused and disappointed and lost and premenstrual.

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Deadline is at midnight. Complete the consultation now theaoi.com/news/the-cop... #kidlitUK

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Just a bit over 24h to respond to the government's consultation on the proposed copyright exemption in favour of genAI companies. Have your say! Here's a handy guide open.substack.com/pub/againstt... #kidlitUK #HandsOffOurCopyright

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The #HandsOffOurCopyright campaign has made into The Observer! #kidlitUK

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✨💌USEFUL LINKS FOR ARTISTS🎨🍊: A 200+ link spreadsheet of some of the best references and websites out there, for free on google sheets! This blew up on twitter ages ago, and I just went through and tested all the links and added more. send to ya buds <3 docs.google.com/spreadsheets...

submitted 14 days ago • 226 comments

Horrified by this e-mail I got from a real illustration agency this morning, advertising the chance to USE AI to generate images in the style of one of their illustrators. You join their plan for $$$, pick an artist, give the AI a prompt, then reach out if you want specialization.

submitted 23 days ago • 42 comments

Posting this letter to my MP publicly as I know that many, especially those who don’t work within the creative industry, may not clearly grasp the gov’s proposal re copyright & may not feel informed enough to contact their local MP yet still feel strongly re protecting copyright.

submitted 23 days ago • 1 comment

Go to Google Search "Gulf of Mexico" Click the 3 little dots next to "Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America)" Choose "Send feedback" Click "Gulf of America" Click "Inaccurate content" Click "Incorrect" Tell Google the correct name en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_of...

submitted 25 days ago • 2089 comments

On the topic of AI being trained on creative work, here's a piece on why an opt-out model doesn't even work (even if it WAS the ethical thing to do): static1.squarespace.com/static/5cc57...

submitted 24 days ago • 4 comments

This open letter will be published in the Observer on Sunday 23rd Feb. There's still time to fill in the government's consultation. For some help to do so please refer to this helpful guide substack.com/@againsttheb... You can also write to your MP. Please share 🙏 #HandsOffOurCopyright

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AUTHORS & ILLUSTRATORS please add your name to this open letter against the modification of our copyright law in favour of AI! #kidlitUK #HandsOffOurCopyright docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

submitted 24 days ago • 5 comments

Happy Together is out today! 🎶🥁🎺🎸🎵 It's currently only available on Amazon here in the UK, but hopefully your local bookshop will be able to order a copy or two today! 😊 #kidlituk

submitted 33 days ago • 2 comments

'...a children’s book is not a luxury good. It is fundamental to our culture, to the grown-ups we become, to the society we build.' www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4... #amreading #booksky #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KatherineRundell @londonreview.bsky.social #childrensbooks

submitted 34 days ago • 2 comments

January is finally over. I have a few things to look forward to in Feb, so hoping my mental health will get a bit better. If I had sold my tears for a penny each this past month and a half, I'd be very rich by now.

submitted 36 days ago • 0 comments

Please complete this very important survey from the AOI! It only takes a couple of minutes. #kidlitUK

submitted 40 days ago • 0 comments

creativerightsinai.eaction.org.uk/MP If you've not already emailed your mp about the AI consultation, use this. It takes seconds. #kidlituk

submitted 41 days ago • 1 comment

Just a reminder that the books we call "children's books" are really books written for an audience that includes children, but excludes absolutely no-one at all. They are BOOKS FOR EVERYONE - and you can never, ever be too old to read them, and to love them!

submitted 43 days ago • 38 comments

I don't even know the titles of my books apparently (and can't even read) 😂 It's obviously WOW! Look at Me! ...it used to be called What a Week for most of the time I was working on it, amd clearly it still is called like that in my brain 🫠 Hopefully know I will remember it.

submitted 46 days ago • 0 comments

Advance copies 🥳 Now the WOW! books family is complete. WOW! What a Week, and WOW! What a Party are out on the 8th of May. #kidlitUK #kidlitart Thank you to the wonderful team at Kumusha Books ❤️ and my agent.

submitted 46 days ago • 1 comment

PLR statement day 🥳 Thank you to all who borrowed my books! Long live public libraries 🥰 I am so grateful. #plrUK #kidlituk

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I'm meant to keep this quiet, so I'm only going to say that a book of mine has been longlisted for a certain prize. Send good vibes so that it makes the shortlist, please 🤞🤞🥹

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Writers, musicians, actors & other creators strongly oppose upending copyright law to favour AI companies, as suggested in the UK's AI Opportunities Action Plan. As Kate Mosse says, seeking economic growth "cannot be on the basis of theft of our work". www.theguardian.com/technology/2...

submitted 53 days ago • 12 comments

Hello #PortfolioDay I'm a children's book illustrator, available for PB, middlegrades, covers, and more. Currently taking bookings for March onwards. albertatorres.com/portfolio for more ✨️ #kidlitUK #kidlitart

submitted 54 days ago • 0 comments

Did I read a single page out of these? Nope. Did I spend two weeks crying and feeling sorry for myself? Yep.

submitted 58 days ago • 0 comments

🤩🥰 thank you @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social 💖

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For picture book enthusiasts: useful resources padlet.com/marygtroche/... #picturebooks #authors #ukkidlit #kidlit #illustrators #childrensbooks #publishing #childrensauthors

submitted 66 days ago • 0 comments

Today, the UK government announced a proposal to change copyright law - for the benefit of AI companies - that would cause huge, irreversible harm to creators. More info below, but most importantly here's what you can do (wherever you live): 1. Email your MP. Template letter in 🧵 👇 1/10

submitted 81 days ago • 181 comments

Holiday readings 👀🎄📚 Can't wait to get stuck in. Thank you to Sara Ogilvie and @adeolasokunbi.bsky.social for the recommendations ✨️

submitted 85 days ago • 1 comment

Another one (and probs last) for #theimaginedbookcover2024 #kidlitart #bookcoverdesign

submitted 89 days ago • 0 comments

I’m gonna be joining in with Rashmi and donating my time, knowledge and expertise on this, so give her a follow to keep updated on what’s coming. 😊

submitted 90 days ago • 0 comments

In light of the findings in the CLPE Reflecting Realities report, in 2025 I’m going to be starting regular free Ask Me Anything Zoom sessions for UK children’s writers of colour and BookTrust will host the first in March to help reach more writers! 📚

submitted 90 days ago • 3 comments

It's a picture book, it's a spaghetti western...it's Wild Cactus! #theimaginedbookcover2024 #kidlitart #bookcoverdesign

submitted 91 days ago • 0 comments

I'm on a roll! #kidlituk #kildlitart #printmaking

submitted 92 days ago • 0 comments

"Why are picture books texts so hard to sell?" Short answer: THEY'RE NOT! This is one of the biggest misconceptions about children's publishing. After saying this for the twelfth millionth time this week, I wrote a looong post about it: writingcommunity.ca/kidlit-confu... #kidlit #picturebook #pb

submitted 92 days ago • 14 comments

Triple post today... Playing catch up with #theimaginedbookcover2024 This is The King's New Crocodile. A tale about socialism, and eating the rich. Literally. #kidlitartuk #kidlitart #bookcoverdesign

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