The only time Elon will use “they” as a pronoun to describe a single individual.

We're here for every family. That's why we provide dual language books as part of our Early Years programmes, supporting children and their parents and carers to get reading together. Find out more in our latest Impact Report: https://bit.ly/3VJEDWd

Education is the enemy of fascism.

Today on our blog, author @catwrote.bsky.social discusses what first interested her about the past, offers top recommendations for discovering significant historical figures and explains why understanding and celebrating Black History is more important than ever. bit.ly/4ppvPSM #BlackHistoryMonth

I'm delighted that Fallout is on the 7-10+ longlist. Thank you @uklitassociation.bsky.social and @kidsbloomsbury.bsky.social. Congratulations to all other authors and illustrators! 💫

A great author FOR FREE? Why wouldn't you? @amdassu.bsky.social

I need you to understand what this country feels like right now for those of us who look different. I'm sitting here, trying to plan for Saturday, make sure I don't even need to go to the corner shop for milk, like it's Christmas Day or lockdown. Why? Because I live near where Yaxley-Lennon will 1/

Publication day for this spooky beauty! 😱👻🤴👑 Delighted to be included in this anthology with ten other brilliant authors from @kidsbloomsbury.bsky.social and illustrated by Pam Smy. #childrensbooks

Fantastic! #BlackHistoryMonth @barringtonstoke.bsky.social @catwrote.bsky.social @theclpe.bsky.social #teachers

Imagine if these people put this same effort, time, and money went into housing homeless veterans or picking up litter or running a food bank. You know, ACTUALLY looking after "their own".

NOTHING will prepare you for this 45-second story arc. From "I'm just doing this because I love the flag, it's totally grassroots, and I'm not part of anything political"... to who actually gave him the flags the night before. Anyone who believes it is an innocent movement needs to see this.

What's Nigel Farage's problem with solar panels?

Many sunny spots in the house, but the rough door mat next to my old Crocs is the best. Apparently. #caturday

This arrived today from Waterstones 6 days ahead of the pub date!! Hurrah! #Sinbinisland #Reddwarf

On the same day in the Telegraph:

There’s no doubt going to be conversations in your classroom around flags popping up in areas so if you’re not familiar with Boy, Everywhere check it out as it’s an essential book for Y5+. Tbf, adults need be reading this modern classic too! 📖 @amdassu.bsky.social #kidlituk

Top bloke. Top bookshop. @karlduke8.bsky.social @rabbits21.bsky.social

#teachers #homeeducators #backtoschool

Win a bumper back-to-school bundle! 🎒 We're giving you the chance to win 20 dyslexia-friendly books from Barrington Stoke and a £30/€40 National Book Token in one of our popular children's designs. 📖 Enter now: buff.ly/OHWvllh

Such a kind offer. And for a brilliant book! #backtoschool #teaching #teachers

This is what you're supposed to do.

Nigel Farage is not on the side of working people.

⭐️TODAY⭐️, by the magic of the internet, my writing hut and I are visiting Liverpool!Write Blend have been one of my greatest supporters, championing Knitbone, Picklewitch and now Hettie 🥰Why not join us for a cup of tea and a chat? Just email writeblend@gmail for your invitation x

It’s publication day for THIS IS WHO I AM, a lyrical picture book celebrating identity and belonging to two worlds. The story of a child of immigrants, beautifully illustrated by Ruchi Mhasane. #KidLitUK #KidLitThreads #PictureBooks

We're delighted to be partnering with @nationalbooktokens.bsky.social on this fab giveaway! Enter now for your chance to win 20 dyslexia-friendly books and a £30/€40 National Book Token: www.nationalbooktokens.com/win/win-a-bu...

I have a book out in ONE WEEK! A preorder is a good deed: it lets retailers know there's a lot of demand, so they'll keep loads instock, so they'll sell more. If you'd like to aid my pre pub nerves, a preorder is GOLDEN. And you can do it here or at your local indie! www.walker.co.uk/978152951581...

#teachers #backtoschool #librarians #homeeducators

Ooh look! You can win one of my books! Plus lots of other @barringtonstoke.bsky.social dyslexia-friendly stories and a £30/€40 book token, thanks to @nationalbooktokens.bsky.social. 💫 #win #giveaway #dyslexia www.nationalbooktokens.com/win/win-a-bu...

“Sometimes You Find A Dragon” by @vivschwarz.bsky.social is a perfect #Assemblybook . It’s about spotting, thinking creatively and finding your voice and your art It’s a joyful celebration of expressing yourself and exploring the world around you. #PicturebookPage @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

Book folk!!! Have you heard of SAIL Fest UK? It's a one-day event to "open up the discussions about the barriers and possibilities of South Asian children’s books in the UK" and will feature a bunch of amazing writers (and me): #KidLitUk #UKKidLit

Under Fire by @sufiyaahmed.bsky.social is a beautiful, moving and accessible book about an Anglo-Indian boy who is sent to India during WW2. It shines a light on our shared history, including the human-made Bengal Famine and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and the struggle for freedom. #kidlit

Reminder that reading comics/graphic novels isn’t a ‘bridge’ to reading. Nor an ‘easy entry’, ‘accessible route to’, ‘a pathway’, or any other term which seeks to belittle or diminish the form as being subservient to prose. Reading comics *is* reading.

Publication day for “About Time”! It seems to have got the horology world very excited (see review below). I hope some of you might take a look to learn about something so absolutely central to our existence - you literally can’t imagine it not existing, because without time, there’d be no thought

I was happy to see @thebookseller.com feature a podcast that @grainneobrien.bsky.social & I are launching in Sept to highlight great Children’s and YA books! The idea is very simple - each episode is 10 minutes long and will discuss the book - we’ll also have author chats and giveaways!

I am sickened by the relentless demonisation of refugees. No refugee underfunded a school. No refugee closed a hospital. No refugee took away support from the sick and disabled. We need solutions not scapegoats. Stop blaming refugees and tax the rich instead!

“What makes About Time stand out among science books for kids is its global perspective. Rather than presenting timekeeping as a Western invention, the book explores how ancient civilizations worldwide measured time — through stars, water, shadows, and sand. This inclusive approach was intentional”

Check out this finished edition of #DraculaAndDaughters - the 1st ever series from Emma Carroll 🤩 How stunning is it? Sharing my review again of this brilliant vampire adventure: checkemoutbooks.wordpress.com/2025/05/29/d... Thanks @faberchildrens.bsky.social 25/9 for 9+ #kidlituk

(This time with correct link) My new book is published TOMORROW! The lovely people at @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social are offering a 10% discount on it! Just use the code LOVEBOOKSHOPS uk.bookshop.org/p/books/abou...

Great recommendations from @checkemoutbooks.bsky.social. Here's 5 more in a @booktrust.org.uk blog I wrote: www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/fi...

The fact that an anti-migrant politician, who tells us every single day that he doesn't like immigration, is saying it once again, is not in any way news

A wonderful offer from @booksforkeeps.bsky.social Win a FREE place on the next @ibbyuk.bsky.social 2025 Conference Whose History? Challenging historical narratives through writing for children and young people. More here: booksforkeeps.co.uk/books-for-ke... #kidlituk #ukkidlit

Why read Billionaire Boy when there’s already a brilliant selection of children’s books out there exploring friendships? Here’s some of my favourites but what others would you suggest instead of Walliams’ book? #kidlituk @louiestowell.bsky.social @lesleyparr.bsky.social @hamdesign.bsky.social

There's less than a month before The Big Bad Wolf Murder comes out, and you too can get your hands on a copy. Better yet, pre-order it now! www.pgbellwriter.com/the-big-bad-...

"Asylum seekers should not be allowed to work!" "Asylum workers should not be subsidised at the public expense!" - and loop.

Seeing @karlduke8.bsky.social post about early reading has made me reflect. I was lucky my parents read & we visited the library. As well as Roald Dahl, I loved the Animal Ark and Goosebumps series & had ALL of them. I then read Point Horror in my teens. What did you use to enjoy as a child?

#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

Well, it has to be this: youtu.be/bf725n9KILA?...

Jackie Knockers. Yeah, I know...

Sin Bin Island has been selected as a highlight of the season in the Bookseller’s Autumn/Winter Buyer’s Guide! Along with the wonderful My name is Jodie Jones.'

Pulling together picturebooks to support curriculum in school. Thought they might be useful for others. Starting with Year 5/6 World War I Amazing range, some quite harrowing. A powerful varied selection of stories and books. #PicturebookPage