Animagicals is back this summer with Noah’s Bear and here’s Erwin Madrid’s amazing cover. What would your true animal form be? @nosycrow.bsky.social

This week #IAmReading MIA'S TIGER, the first book in the #ANIMAGICALS series from Paula Harrison, illustrated by Erwin Madrid. It's a lovely early reader adventure – I think new readers will devour this series! alastairc.com/i-am-reading... @paulabooks.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUk

Get 25% off your preorder of Kitty and the Moonflower Mystery @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

I'm supporting #ReadItForward2026! If you buy LOKI: A Bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos during February, then @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social will donate 10% to @booktrust.org.uk and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social! Buy here - why not hoover up a few more books too! uk.bookshop.org/lists/read-i...

I had so much fun being part of the revealing of the Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025! @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

Thanks so much for the great review @jacquisydney.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social

Today's review...'Animagicals: Mia’s Tiger' @paulabooks.bsky.social , illustrated by Erwin Madrid @nosycrow.bsky.social Out on the 15th January, this is the first in a lovely new series! www.throughthebookshelf.com/reviews/animagicals-mias-tiger

We’re all looking for a little magic at Christmas 💫 Stories bring joy, comfort and connection. And you can help to share the #MagicOfBooks with the children who need it most.  Donate today to make a difference this Christmas - and beyond: https://bit.ly/4hTWKCT

Signed Kitty books in Waterstones Piccadilly!

This is one of my Books To Buy in 2026 because who doesn’t love a mammoth? Anyway. Quite envious of @paulabooks.bsky.social for getting a sneaky peek copy.

Mammoth Rider is a breathtaking adventure full of warmth and courage. S J Poyton brings the beauty and the danger of the icy tundra to life in this tightly plotted story. Perfect for fans of Hannah Gold. Thanks so much for the proof copy Sally Poyton.

Fabulous chapter book post today from @nosycrow.bsky.social. Huge thanks to Sîan for sending Animagicals by @paulabooks.bsky.social, illustrated by Erwin Madrid. Out 15/01 for 7+ readers 🐯 #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

Proof copies for the captivating Animagicals - Mia’s Tiger are soaring from the Nosy Crow office today! ✨🐅 Your invitation to join the magical world of Animagia awaits with this brand new series from @paulabooks.bsky.social, illustrated by #ErwinMadrid @nosycrow.bsky.social #Animagicals

Creative pals, we need you! A group of us are running an auction to raise funds for the Emergency Response Rooms in Sudan. Sudanese people are dealing with the worst humanitarian crisis since records began. Can you donate mentoring/art/signed books etc? SIGN UP HERE: www.sudancoup.com/auction

Really excited to share the first book in my new series from @nosycrow.bsky.social illustrated by Erwin Madrid ANIMAGICALS is here!

MY BIG CLEAR OUT! (part 2) Here are 3 shelves of my books in A-Z order by author. You can have any 2 for £10 (free P+P). Please share (and buy). UK only.

Calling all young writers! Video 5 is up How to write a Halloween story #edusky #primaryteachers #kidlit #youngwriters youtube.com/watch?v=0R1h...

So excited to receive my Mammoth Rider proof package from @sjpoyton.bsky.social can’t wait to read this one!

Calling all young writers! Want to create a spooky setting? Video is up on #PaulaGrowsAuthors youtu.be/WYxp6QDb9R8?... #edusky #kidlit #youngwriters

Do you know a young writer who would love to create an amazing baddie character? Video three is here on #PaulaGrowsAuthors #edusky #kidlit #primary #youngwriters youtu.be/Dx6b6g0FUWg?...

Signed Kitty books, Fairytale Ninjas and Rescue Princesses at Waterstones Gower Street

Video 2 of #PaulaGrowsAuthors is How to write a superhero story! youtu.be/X11kbRIsxso?... #edusky #youngwriters #kidlit #primary #literacy

Here’s my first video from the Paula Grows Authors series - How to create a superhero character! Hints and tips on story writing for kids aged 6-11 youtu.be/EnBofthetSs?...

#Take10ToRead with for a better life! @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social #NationalLiteracyTrust

Paula Grows Authors comes to YouTube from Monday #PaulaGrowsAuthors #kidlit #storywriting

Coming soon! Paula Grows Authors - a series of videos on YouTube giving hints and tips about story writing for kids aged 6 to 10 #kidlit #storywriting

Los libros de Kitty, de @paulabooks.bsky.social, tienen algo que los hacen diferentes de otros libros infantiles. Son preciosos, por sus ilustraciones, de Jenny Lovlie, pero también por la atmósfera hogareña, por esa ciudad que duerme mientras Kitty sale de aventura con sus amigos. #booksky

Looks amazing @christopheredge.bsky.social

With news of a reported settlement with Anthropic I went back to check the class action form and it now allows authors outside the US to input their address, so it may be worth adding your known pirated titles (from the LibGen pirate database) www.lieffcabraser.com/anthropic-au...

For our patron looking for "Chapter book series (not dog man or DOAWK) for superhero and animal loving kid", try Kitty and the Moonlight Rescue by @paulabooks.bsky.social. #AskALibrarian

🚨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

Bloody hell

Amid the horrors, Kent bookshop @folkestonebookshop.bsky.social run a great pay it forward scheme to ensure everyone has access to queer (and other) books. www.thefolkestonebookshop.co.uk/reader-solid... #KidlitUK

I will be at Barnes festival NEXT SUNDAY! Come see me and Loki! Tickets here! www.eventbrite.com/checkout-ext... #KidLitUK @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

Hello #Milngavie and #Glasgow folk – help celebrate #IndieBookshopWeek at #Daydreams books on 16th June! I'll be chatting about #REEK, about being an author, and about ideas that changed the world… Click below to find out more! @barringtonstoke.bsky.social #KidLitUK alastairc.com/events/20250...

Signed Kitty books and Secret Rescuers in Waterstones central Birmingham 🐈‍⬛

Great times bringing Kitty and the Clifftop Peril to schools. Thanks Our Bookshop Tring

📢 NEW: Our #ReadingRights report with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social is out now! It shares 5 focus areas that will turn the tide on reading inequality and unveils plans for our City of Stories place-based pilot: www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/rea...

The song went down well. youtube.com/shorts/5zHz7...

It’s publication day!

Early sighting of Kitty and the Clifftop Peril out in May! In Waterstones Milton Keynes #JennyLovlie #OxfordChildrens

Love and solidarity to trans and non binary friends today. Sending out love and light.

Parents and educators - there are a lot of discussions in publishing about how to improve reading for pleasure. Is there anything you wish publishing would do more of? Or just understand about kids and reading? Any insights from teaching/parenting of what gets kids reading? #KidLitUK #Edusky #KidLit

FREE PICTURE BOOK TALK! @candygourlay.bsky.social and I have basically coerced our illustrators, agents, editors and art directors to do this FREE EVENT to celebrate our new books, LITTLE RHINO LOST illustrated by Jamie Bauza, and THE BEAR THE HARE AND THE FAIR illustrated by Matt Hunt.

Book birthday! The Bear and the Hare and the Fair launches today! Hare wants to go to the Fair but Bear doesn't. Will they go? Of course they will! #KidLitUK #pb #primary @ambercaraveo.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social Illustrated by the amazing Matt Hunt!

Launch day for I AM RAVEN, Caw! Caw! 🐦‍⬛📚 It's the sequel to I AM WOLF, following Brann as she searchs for her lost Raven family. More world, more action, a big villain reveal – and a secret that may destroy Brann… alastairc.com/blog/2025041... @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUK #IAmRaven #IAmWolf

It's #LolaAndLarchMendAMagicMess Day! Book 4 officially publishes today, and I've got my celebratory dandelion ready. Huge thanks to the team @nosycrow.bsky.social for publishing the series; to Rachel Seago, for her art, and to YOU, for readin' 'em. Grab your copy now!