Huge congratulations @chrishaughton.bsky.social!! We are so delighted to see that Chris Haughton has been appointed the new Laureate na nÓg! We have no doubt you will be an amazing champions of literature for children and young people ❤️ @childrensbooksireland.ie

We are thrilled to announce that Seven Babies by Forest Xiao has been shortlisted for the Indie Book Awards 2026 ⭐ Congratulations Forest! @booksaremybag.bsky.social

May publication day is here! Kickstart your summer with our new range of books 🌞 Find out more on our website walker.co.uk

London, I will be leaving signed copies in my wake as I toddle around town signing Loki new editions today! If you see this before about 12.30, I could sign them for YOU! Bundle or individuals! www.welbooks.co.uk/shop/p/louie... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

Extraterrestrial Sky is back and has got herself on a spot of other again in The World’s Worst Alien Fights Back by Alice Primmer, illustrated by Fred Blunt. Out now for 8+ readers from @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2026/05/02/t...

Yesterday, we interviewed author Wren James and illustrator Beth Fuller about their graphic novel THE VICTORS #UKYA #UKYASpotlight @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2026/05/02/a...

LOKiiiiiiiii! @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

We are so pleased to share that Ultimate Rugby Superstars by Matt Oldfield and Maggie Alphonsi, with brilliant illustrations by Dan Leydon, is shortlisted for the Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards! @sportsbookawards.bsky.social #CTSBA25 #ReadingForSport

This #EarthDay, think about helping the kids in your life understand the importance of the environment--and what we can do to protect it... ...by buying them my book! Now out in paperback! www.walker.co.uk/978152950915...

Our latest guest blog for #EarthDay is author and co-host of BBC's Springwatch Gillian Burke! Read her thoughts about how young kids can explore, enjoy and learn about nature wherever they live: www.walker.co.uk/gillian-burk...

Been waiting quite a while for more Patrick Ness. Glad to be back in the world of the Chaos Walking series. @patricknessbooks.bsky.social @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social @waterstones.bsky.social #patrickness #piperatthegatesofdusk #booksky

Piper At The Gates Of Dusk by Patrick Ness, illustrated by Jim Kay: returning to the world of Chaos Walking in a new series; exceptional, compelling, thought-provoking, world-shattering; complex & simply breathtaking @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social fallenstarstories.wordpress.com/2026/04/20/c...

#EarthDay is just a couple of spins of the globe away, so our latest reading list is all about engaging curious young minds, sharing the beauty of our planet, and all the ways we can do our best to look after it 🌿 www.walker.co.uk/earth-day-re... @earthdayorg.bsky.social

@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social signing books to lots of people. Thanks. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

With Gillian Burke’s calming mindful text and alluring illustrations rongphamart & Nguyen #YouAreNatureToo @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub’s #picturebook of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dK2

A deliciously silly #graphicnovel #MegaPetsFreakyFoodFiasco! @stupidmonster.bsky.social @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub’s book of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dJV

Author Timothée de Fombelle creates an immersive world for his intriguing #TobyAlone @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social with black and white illustrations by François Place adding to the intrigue - it’s #RedReadingHub’s #fiction book of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dKr

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Jon Klassen who has won the international Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award for illustration. ‘Now I See Me’, a pic of his shadow from his board book Now I See Summer, has characteristic economy & wit. Walker Books 9 April @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social @jonklassen.bsky.social

A gripping short historical read set in ancient Athens, Greek Boy by @tonybradman.bsky.social is out now for middle grade readers. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2026/04/19/g...

If you know a small reader still buzzing with questions after the Artemis II mission, or if seeing Project Hail Mary has you searching for fun and engaging ways to share your love of space, here are a selection of brilliant books for kids to choose from! www.walker.co.uk/space-books-...

Delightfully droll humour in Laura Dockrill’s #Sockflea text with delightfully playful scenes of the camping trip Eva Byre @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub’s #picturebook of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dJF

A great time was had by all last night, at the London launch of Gary Northfield's mad cap series for young readers, Mighty Mega Pets! @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

With hilarious verbal wrangling and a wonderful final twist #RafiandRita Jarvis & Chris Judge @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub’s #picturebook of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dJO

really looking forward to wishing @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social Happy Birthday and hope lots of you will attend this special signing tomorrow. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

This spring, come and see me at a literary festival near YOU (or indeed far from you). I'll be at Cambridge literary festival soon, on Saturday 25th April at 10am, and @hayfestival.bsky.social on Wed 27th May 11.30am! @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social www.cambridgeliteraryfestival.com/events/louie...

What's your favourite season? 🌼☀️🍁❄️ Out now from bestselling picture book duo Mac Barnett and Jon Klassen comes a quartet of board books perfect for exploring the changing of seasons with the tiniest of readers. www.walker.co.uk/search-resul...

Wishing a happy publication day to all of our new books on this bright April morning! 🌤️ Visit www.walker.co.uk to learn more about everything out today. #WalkerBooks #PictureBooks #KidsBooks

Join us next Saturday for @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social's birthday signing! @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

New review from me today. Many thanks to @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social for sending me a copy of 'Piper at the Gates of Dusk' by @patricknessbooks.bsky.social . Which was every bit as good as I hoped. potsandplots.blog/2026/04/07/p...

We're hiring an assistant to support to our busy and dynamic international Foreign Rights team! For more details and to apply visit our careers page: www.walker.co.uk/about-us/car... 📍London, Vauxhall 💷 £27,000 📆 Closing date: 10th April #EntryLevelJobs #PublishingCareers

We’ve got guaranteed giggles for kids (and their adults!) right on time for April Fool’s Day, with fun free activity sheets to keep little pranksters occupied. Head to our website to read the full list and download activities! www.walker.co.uk/side-splitti... #AprilFoolsDay #FunnyBooks #KidsBooks

Coming up next week! @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

Very lucky to be given a proof of “The Thing About Giants” by #ChristopherGalvin. It’s a fantastic tale that switches everything we know about Giants and Humans. It’s epic in every way. At its core is a brilliant friendship between human and giant. Great stuff @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

69. Piper at the Gatest of Dusk by @patricknessbooks.bsky.social A long-awaited continuation of the brilliant Chaos Walking trilogy, continuing the story with Todd and Viola's teenage sons. Fearless and heart-stopping storytelling with real emotional depth. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

We're looking for an experienced Head of Fiction Rights or Senior Fiction Rights Manager to join us as our new Head of Fiction Rights! walkerbooks.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoa... #WalkerBooks #JobsInBooks #PublishingCareers

The Knife of Never Letting Go by #PatrickNess is FREE on Amazon Kindle, Kobo and Apple Books for a very limited time! Immerse yourself in the Noise. Kindle: www.amazon.co.uk/Knife-Never-... Kobo: www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/... Apple: books.apple.com/gb/book/the-...

Gorgeous picture book gifts for Eid 🌙 Celebrate Eid with the little ones in your life by sharing these two heartwarmingly told, beautifully illustrated stories!

Happy publication day to all of our March books! There are so many gorgeous books out this month, visit our website to learn more about them all: www.walker.co.uk

A friend shared this adorable library display for preschoolers today. Hard to believe that Easter is on its way! (PICK A PERFECT EGG is now available as a board book, too.) @candlewickpress.bsky.social @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

What do you say to a child who asks 'where is [person's name]?' after they've died? That's my question in my latest book, out tomorrow 'Where are you, Eddie?' @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

A deeply profound book about grieving and remembering #WhereAreYouEddie? @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social ill.Gill Smith @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social is #RedReadingHub’s #picturebook of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dGI

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Gill Smith from Where Are You, Eddie? by Michael Rosen, about a cat’s wisdom and how those we’ve lost are present in memories. Thoughtful image, in watercolour and crayon, with reminders of joys. Walker 12 March. @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

Here they are! The shortlists for the #Carnegies2026 are out! Congratulations to the authors on the shortlist for the Carnegie Medal for Writing @carnegiemedals.bsky.social 💐 #booksky #KidLitUK booksforkeeps.co.uk/carnegies-20...

Here they are! The shortlists for the #Carnegies2026 Congratulations to the illustrators on the shortlist for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration @carnegiemedals.bsky.social #booksky #KidLitUK booksforkeeps.co.uk/carnegies-20...

I truly can’t tell you how delighted I am that the first Lizards book has been shortlisted for the @carnegiemedals.bsky.social I love writing these books sooooooo much; they’re just pure joy for me. Plus Tim Miller’s hilarious illustrations, it’s just utter pleasure. Made my day.

CONGRATULATIONS to our @carnegiemedals.bsky.social shortlisted author and illustrators! We are so proud 🎉 Baljinder Kaur, for The Sleeper Train by Mick Jackson Linh Dao, for The Endless Sea by Chi Thai @patricknessbooks.bsky.social, for Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody, illustrated by Tim Miller

Give the gift of quality reading time this Mother’s Day! 💐🎁 We've got a selection of meaningful stories to share, and thoughtful present ideas for mums, grandmas, or anyone you’re celebrating up on our website: www.walker.co.uk/mothers-day-...

We're hiring! Visit our website to learn more about and apply for these two Entry Level roles: www.walker.co.uk/about-us/car... ⭐Sub-Rights Royalties Assistant Closing date: 9th March ⭐Sales Assistant Closing date: 15th March 📍Vauxhall, London (Hybrid) 💷 £27,000 #PublishingJobs

Oh Dear, Look What I Got is shortlisted for the British Book Awards Book of the Year: Children's Non-Fiction & Illustrated! 🦜🥕🏆 Huge congratulations to @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social and Helen Oxenbury, we are THRILLED to be on such an amazing shortlist! #BritishBookAwards #Nibbies @thebookseller.com

Happy #WorldBookDay! 📚🎉 Visit the @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social website to enter our giveaways for the chance to win exciting book, bookmark and poster bundles of: ✨Nic Blake and the Remarkables 📮Marty Moose www.worldbookday.com/competitions/