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It's still February - Just, which means that this brilliant scheme is still running. Buy any children's book - especially mine, of course, and 10% will go to the @booktrust.org.uk and the @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social Both help get books into the hands of children. #Readitforward #kidlituk

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Happy Back-To-School Day!!! If you're having a last minute World Book Day panic, I can help! 👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇 DM here or enquire via website >> www.lucyannunwin.com #edusky #ukkidlit

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Happy Valentine's Day! This beautiful hand crafted card and gift from my youngest was waiting for us. 🥰

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Pleased to announce that #IAmWolf is a @booktrust.org.uk Spark! #SparkReading is a fantastic programme designed to spark a love of reading in KS3 students. It's a brilliant list of books – I hope everyone finds something they love! @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUK 👉 alastairc.com/blog/2025020...

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I loved People Like Stars by @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social. I was in such need of a book that draws you in from the start. And this absolutely does. What a story. And fabulous characters who you’re rooting for throughout. Excellent audio production as well. #KidLitUK

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I'm doing my first Loki event of the year on Sunday Feb 16th in Lincoln, as part of the first ever Waterstones children's book festival! Tickets here: www.waterstones.com/events/loki-... #KidLitUK #BeLessLoki

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The first title in a new series featuring a fabulous protagonist who just happens to be neurodivergent, #TheMizzyMysteries: #ASkeletonInTheClosest by @clairehatchersmith.bsky.social sees Mizzy trying to solve the murder of her Great Aunt. Out 27/02 from @farshorebooks.bsky.social 🔎 #KidlitUK

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We were lucky enough to hear @darrenchetty.bsky.social as our conference keynote last year. Huge congratulations on this publication, we know it's going to be important and brilliant. #ukkidlit

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What a great day yesterday. Had the pleasure of leading a whole school reading assembly. I chose to share this absolute delight. Children were cheering, laughing and loving it. The result: a 20 child list to borrow in my class and multiple requests for more to be bought, from every yr grp #KidLitUk

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Competition alert: if you live on Guernsey (or want to pass this to someone who does), I'm judging a children's and young people's writing prize. Details here! It's open NOW. It's part of the Guernsey Lit fest I'm joining later this year! 2025.writestuff.gg

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Early Career children's authors (1-3 books) in: - Bromley - Greenwich - Wandsworth - Dudley - Lincolnshire Ask your publisher to nominate you for this great opportunity with local libraries – closes Jan 10th! #ukkidlit www.better.org.uk/library/gll-...

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Gentle reminder today to anyone who needs it: you can celebrate today, (or any other day, if you prefer) in any way you like, or not at all. You don’t have to live up to anyone’s expectations of you. You deserve kindness.

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My youngest is a book reviewer for @booknookhove.bsky.social and she illustrates the covers of the books she reviews. I love her illustrations. Her latest one is a copy of a brilliant cover by @harrywoodgate.bsky.social #proudmum #kidlituk #UKkidlit

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So happy to see FOREST OF A THOUSAND EYES on the @bigissue.com's list of the best children's books of 2024! www.bigissue.com/culture/book...

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Thanks to everyone who joined us for Act IV! Shout-outs go to: @lkmorganx.bsky.social, @taslinpollock.bsky.social, @madeleinewrite.bsky.social‬, @the-anonymums.bsky.social, @joannebarker.bsky.social & @katelinjoywrites.bsky.social. We hope you’ll help us write Act V of the #5ActFestiveStory!

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We are talking non-fiction this week with @rashmiwriting.bsky.social about her new book Amazing Asia, illustrated by @jasonlyon.bsky.social It's a beautiful, fully illustrated encyclopaedia of Asia with lots of great facts and details about the people, history & diversity of the continent #kidlitUK

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It’s the moment our entrants have been waiting for - the longlist announcement! 🥳🍾 Congratulations to everyone who entered. It’s been a pleasure and a privilege to read your writing. See our website for details. www.searchlightawards.co.uk/news/

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I'm currently @booktrust.bsky.social Writer in Residence, championing reading for pleasure for children facing challenging circumstances. Picture books can start, shape and soothe conversations about tough subjects.

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A YA pick for today's Wonderland Christmas Countdown. Day 10 and we've chosen horror thriller, How to Survive a Horror Movie by Scarlett Dunmore. It's flying off our shelves - I even had to relinquish my own reading copy to a young customer!

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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. 😊

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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! 📚

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Another non-fiction recommendation for today's Wonderland Christmas Countdown. It's day 9 and Mr Bookseller has picked out Insectarium by Emily Carter and Dave Goulson. This hardback book with beautiful illustrations is the perfect keepsake gift for the bug lovers. We recommend for ages 8+

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Just passing through thankfully 😂

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I'm going to try a Bluesky giveaway. Don't know how it's going to go - but I'm giving all three of these books to a school or a family. Cozy crime for 9 - 13 year olds. One winner, UK only. To enter tell me something about Christmas that makes you happy. @nosycrow.bsky.social #Ukkidlit

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5 days to go! Help us tell our annual #5ActFestiveStory. The story will begin with a prompt from @clotimms.bsky.social. Competition runs from Mon 9 Dec to Mon 16 Dec. #WriteCBC #WritingCommunity Discover what prizes are on offer and how to take part: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/blog/how-to-...

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And just to say - always up for a school or library event. Through Authors Aloud - or just message me here! Talking mostly about why some sort of animal always sneaks into my books.

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A lovely evening, and my final event of the year, at Waterstones Kensington, in great company. Thank you to all the booksellers for looking after us. Will be adding vegan fudge to my Christmas wishlist because who knew it was so good? @waterstoneskids.bsky.social

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Bookshops are my favourite places. Always such a fantastic selection of books at Argonaut Books in Leith.

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Still smiling today after a magical evening at Waterstones Birmingham. The kidlit community is a brilliant uplifting place to be! 💛📚 Pic borrowed from @hannahgold.bsky.social

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Lovely to see Black Gables included in the Cork Books of the Year @irishexaminer.bsky.social Thank you @marjbrennan.bsky.social 👻🏫📚✍️🖤 #BlackGables @everywithwords.bsky.social

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XMAS GIVEAWAY 🎄 I love Christmas & so do the dragons!🐉🎄 Do you have a dragon lover in your family? Why not pop a dragon treat under the tree for them! Just follow me & reshare this post to be in with a chance to WIN all SIX books in #TheBoyWhoGrewDragons series! Winner picked 13/12 UK only

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It’s a huge honour to have illustrated three of the The Times best children’s books of 2024. I know that sounds like an annoying humble-brag, which it is! BUT I also mean it. Thank you @jprosewriter.bsky.social, Ross Montgomery and @hilarymckay.bsky.social for trusting me with your beautiful books 💜

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Congratulations to Pàdraig MacAoidh [Peter Mackay] on his appointment as Scotland's new Makar (National Poet). Pàdraig is the first Scottish Gaelic poet in the role. He recorded his poem Crann-cuinnse [Quince Tree] to promote the announcement. The English translation appears in the thread below.

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For new people, here is a starter pack of South Asian Kidlit creators to follow! go.bsky.app/E2AUDvR

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