Spotted the instantly recognisable silhouette of this grey heron on a rooftop as I was driving. Pulled over into a convenient lay-by take these. @everyheron.bsky.social

My illustrations for The Woman in Black are now available as signed giclee prints. You can view them on my website nicktankard.co.uk I’ll also be making the original illustrations available here on Bluesky, watch this space…The illustrations are in the hardback edition published by Vintage Classics.

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Today I start the 7th decade of my life. I am fine about that. Spent it walking in the sunshine with Jack on Lindisfarne, having coffee and cake at Pilgrims Coffee, chips at Seahouses and visiting @forumbooks.bsky.social .

I will be running something called MIDDLE-GRADE MONDAYS over on Instagram. I’ll be inviting a middle grade author to come onto a live chat with me so we can talk about their books! I’m very excited to announce that the first author will be the amazing SF Said on 3/11 at 12.45! #PrimaryEduSky

Just perfect today. Bit of a strong breeze, blue sky and white clouds echoed by the blue sea and white horses. #Northumberland #DruridgeBay @happyheadteacher.bsky.social @smithsmm.bsky.social @natty008.bsky.social @edfinch.bsky.social @whatonomy.bsky.social

Three years ago today. One of the best decisions I ever made. 🌊

With it being Halloween I guess we need a spooky #KidsBooksFriday. But I am also a total scaredy cat so I’ll be sticking to cosy spooky books thanks. The kids do seem to love a bit of horror though, so do recommend - just don’t expect me to read any! 🙈 👻 #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit

Can’t beat an #IndieBookshop edition. Collected Book of Dust 3, The Rose Field, from @forumbooks.bsky.social this morning. Came with a free bag and an alethiometer pin badge. And just look at the endpapers and #UnderTheDustJacket 🥰

A proper #Bookcident yesterday @forumbooks.bsky.social Accidental Bookshop.

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The reviewoftheday comes from @f33lthesun.bsky.social and Beth really enjoyed @bbnya.bsky.social _official 2024 finalist ‘Madame Eldridge’s Wayward Home for Unruly Boys’ by @brclothwrites.bsky.social ‘A thoroughly deserved 5th place in the BBNYA 2024 awards.’ bethsbookcase.org/2025/07/07/m...

Ok, I'm gonna need readers with tweens and teens who are fully into the autumnal witchy vibes to get on board with my magical books set in October with ravens, a Norse god and found family vibes. (Written by an anti-AI and gentle queer AuDHD author) Available here: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...

2018 Paris and 2023 Rome. Come on #TeamEurope #RyderCup @rydercupeurope.bsky.social

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A treat for you @everyheron.bsky.social

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Finally Y5/6 inspired by The Lost Words…#everychildisanartist 3/3 #primaryart #art #sketching #drawingskills #natureart #nature #naturalworld

Year 4/5 inspired by their learning about the legend of #RobinHood through a range of books relating to heraldry, history, the Major Oak and the legend itself…2/3

Luckiest job in the world teaching #art throughout #KS2. Helps to structure the planning to ensure every child is making progress with their skills. A short thread through the key stage for this term so far. Year 3/4 inspired by their book focus on the #Everest expedition of Norgay and Hillary…1/3

Congratulations to Carousel by @mcknightwrites.bsky.social You are through to the #BBNYA2025 final!!!

Congratulations to By Hook & Crook by @sgkaram.bsky.social You are through to the #BBNYA2025 final!!!

Congratulations to Speak The Ocean by @rebeccaenzor.bsky.social You are through to the #BBNYA2025 final!!!

Congratulations to The Light Of Kasaban by Thomas Howard Riley You are through to the #BBNYA2025 final!!!

Psssst did you know I have my PledgeBox store up? If you missed the Kickstarter for my GORGEOUS deluxe edition of BRGITHWASH you can grab one now!! You can also get prints of all the art including the cityscape by Jeff Brown and the updated map by Jack Shepherd!! www.kickstarter.com/projects/182...

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@f33lthesun.bsky.social and I were predicting the amount of sewage discharge after the recent rain. 💩

Kate Winter - the most exciting talent in NF? Adored The Fossil Hunter and her style perfectly suits the discovery of prehistoric paintings in Lascaux a century ago in The Cave Explorer. Engrossing art (+gatefolds), enticing questions and key knowledge - Kate has produced a serious work of art!

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The sea was so calm this morning. Hardly a ripple. Not a breath of wind. #Northumberland

This is stupidly exciting! If you live anywhere near Lincolnshire and love books/music then come along to this FREE festival organised by the amazing @rabbits21.bsky.social Proud to be part of such a wonderful event - can’t wait to chat with so many authors and probably buy more books! #NoLimits

Just love Ben Rothery’s drawings. Have added the cormorant to my kitchen wall of birds today. Had to really, as I often see them in my regular beach walk. @karlduke8.bsky.social @happyheadteacher.bsky.social

Yup.

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Cracking chiller from #JackMackay (illustrated by #benjoelprice) with frightening monsters, a terrifying house and a courageous heroine, Gwen. Relationships push the emotional buttons. #jenniferkillick fans will love it. (Note:deals with loss of parent from illness) year6 #kidlituk #ukkidlit #edusky

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#inspired2read Just thinking of some of the books that really ignited my love of reading as a child in the late 70s and early 80s. Dad was a bin-man and he saved so many from the rubbish tip for us. Libraries and his job were vital in providing books when things were tough. 1/3

Schools are back this week in Scotland. So at @samcreighton.bsky.social’s suggestion, this week’s #KidsBooksFriday is about great books to share with a new class of kids. I’m not a teacher but I think these are all great books to read to kids as a first port of call. #UKKidLit #KidLit #KidLitUK

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Gone fishing. Sadly, no “…and away…” for this little one. Such is nature. @everyheron.bsky.social

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What a difference a couple of days makes. First photo was Wednesday, second photo today. Jack for scale. 😂 @happyheadteacher.bsky.social @mrsveritea.bsky.social

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🚨EVENT ALERT – THIS SATURDAY 9th AUGUST!🚨 Join at the #EdBookFest for an early look at my new book #BLITZERS. I'll be chatting about the book and daring you to survive THE BATTLE OF THE BLITZERS…! 🤖 👉 alastairc.com/events/20250... #KidLitUk @barringtonstoke.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social