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lawrencepatrice.bsky.social
Writer, Feminist, Furious.
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I'd planned to recommend a list of contemporary children's books where main characters don't have permanent homes. I always read the books I recommend and annoyingly couldn't get hold of enough books to read in time. These are a few of the many wonderful books that adults should read.

submitted 8 hours ago • 3 comments

Once again, thank you so much to everyone who champions children's books in blogs, videos, podcasts and beyond. It's time consuming and unpaid and a lovely, lovely thing ♥️🦊

submitted 4 days ago • 0 comments

Equally delighted to be a judge again! If you are or know care- experienced children and young people with a story to tell, please direct them to this competition!

submitted 5 days ago • 1 comment

We've teamed up with Kinship and @drlisacherry.bsky.social to bring kinship carers workshops all about using stories to discuss emotions and identity - and there are free books available for attendees! 📚 Book your free spot: 📅 26 March: bit.ly/4k1JmNG 📅 27 March: bit.ly/3QkPkeY

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🙌🏾Thank you to My Words, My Book guest authors & their publishers. 💡Today’s Charity Spotlight: Kinship is the leading Kinship care charity in the UK, for Kinship carers, family & friends who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to. 🎬Please Kinship’s website www.kinship.org.uk

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Hello, Saturday! Silent disco at sunrise. May have to invest in waterproof trainers.

submitted 9 days ago • 1 comment

Fabulous @laurahallain.bsky.social has created a podcast to celebrate children's writers and boost the profile of children's books. #kidlituk

submitted 11 days ago • 1 comment

It was great to join our Writer in Residence Patrice Lawrence at the #ChildrenInCare conference today. She gave a fantastic talk about how books help children with difficult emotions- we know the benefits of reading can be particularly transformative for children experiencing vulnerability.

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If you're attending the #ChildrenInCare conference tomorrow, don't miss a great session with our #WriterInResidence @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social! Join her at 11.55am as she shares how the magic of books can have a lifelong impact on the lives of children in care. childrenincareconf.co.uk

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Delighted to be teaching 'Writing YA' again online for Faber Academy @faberacademy.bsky.social starting in March. From a previous student: 'Really supportive tutor. She provided excellent insights and it felt like she knew what she was talking about.' faberacademy.com/product/writ...

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☀️From Granny Ting Ting to People Like Stars via toads, rats & sunshine… In celebration of @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social’s MG Mystery Debut and her canon of award winners and sure hitters, we’ve made her the first Featured Author on our new site’s home page: www.letterboxlibrary.com (& scroll…)

submitted 18 days ago • 2 comments

The Creative Future Writers’ Award is the only free to enter national poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction competition for all underrepresented writers. The optional theme is ‘Wild’. Fifteen winners (5 winners in each category). Please share :)

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The brillant @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social on @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social BBC Scotland #AuthorsLive this morning. You can tune in and watch back via this link: www.bbc.co.uk/events/ef2n5v Patrice Lawrence's brand new MG mystery #PeopleLikeStars is out now 🦊💜

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✨ People Like Stars ✨ by @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social is launched! A page-turning mystery, exploration of fractured families, warm + witty + compassionate story of buried secrets and the power of friendship. “Instantly gripping, funny & moving” says The Guardian.

submitted 20 days ago • 0 comments

The amazing, prolific, child smart , witty @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social… another book, another book launch. #peoplelikestars

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A lovely evening at the launch of People Like Stars by @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social. Three alternating first person narratives, contemporary families in all their complexity, a splash of intrigue, and an artist with a very particular style! Buy it, read it, share it widely!

submitted 20 days ago • 1 comment

At the end of May I'll be running a 6 week picture book making course with New Writing North. Perfect for people looking to write and illustrate a picture book but don't know where to begin. Can't wait to get stuck into this! For info pls visit the link below: newwritingnorth.com/event/start-...

submitted 20 days ago • 1 comment

Thank you @mariannedoherty.bsky.social! I really appreciate everyone who has taken the time to read/ listen to PEOPLE LIKE STARS.

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I didn't just bring @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social and @nadiashireen.bsky.social mere doughnuts. They were the BEST doughnuts. Possibly.

submitted 22 days ago • 1 comment

Last chance to book for the WRITING FOR CHILDREN workshops at Airyhall Library, Aberdeen. Sat 1st Feb 2-4pm. Booking here: www.tickettailor.com/events/allst... Part of @allstorieswrite.bsky.social writing workshops around the country for under represented writers. #AllStories

submitted 24 days ago • 1 comment

One of the central elements of our #AllStories2024 activity is our in-person introductions to writing for children workshops - held around the UK and hosted by regional authors! The first few have happened already, but we have plenty more between now and the start of February!

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Grabbed @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social's PEOPLE LIKE STARS from my local & also persuaded the bookseller to read all her previous books! So I think I've made three people happy 💞

submitted 24 days ago • 1 comment

Such an important book. Racialised representation in books matters - for writers, for parents but importantly for children. It transforms, uplifts & inspires. Thankyou @darrenchetty.bsky.social & @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social for creating this gift ❤️ Always good to see @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social

submitted 24 days ago • 1 comment

Happiest of happy book birthdays to my dear friend and big sis @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social. I loved this book. Patrice smashes it yet again exploring family and friendships, and this time with three POV and a Vivienne Westwood inspired grandma! Had me hooked! ❤️

submitted 25 days ago • 1 comment