The Brand New @mazevansauthor.bsky.social masterpiece! When Will finds out he’s a direct descendant of Shakespeare, characters of old come out to play to help turn Will’s life around. Full of heart and hilarity! My Review 👇 @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/09/20/t...

The Wood Where Magic Grows by @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social is a wonderfully nostalgic and whimsical magical story perfect for Lower KS2. @piccadilly-press.bsky.social Here’s my review 👇 tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/09/18/t...

I’m thrilled to see 2 comics on this year’s #WorldBookDay lists. A lot of folk don’t know where to start with comic books, so for this week’s #KidsBooksFriday, what kids comic books might folk not already know about but should definitely go and seek out? #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit #KidsGN📚💬

#PictyreBookFriday this week is the BRAND NEW @tompercivalbooks.bsky.social a brilliant picturebook about compromise and finding common ground. A great intro into seeing things from a different point of view! @kidsbloomsbury.bsky.social tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/09/12/p...

My 10yo has been creating his own comic this week. The eagle eyed amongst you may spot the influence of @neillcameron.bsky.social in his artwork. For this week’s #KidsBooksFriday, what books have you found that can help inspire kids to create their own art/writing? #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit

A brand new title from Tamzin Merchant- The Mythmakers is not so much an origin story for Arthur,Merlin, Guinevere etc but rather an origin story for myth itself! Super magical& brilliant adventure adds a new layer to the legend @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/08/27/t...

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

#sundaymorningbookchat this week is celebrating great series w/great endings that perhaps aren’t on many people’s radar. recently finished& blogged about this superb trilogy by Jamie Littler &I know lots of people haven’t read. Lets celebrate unsung heros tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/08/20/a...

Here it is! The end of the a wonderfully joyous series Crookhaven by @joelarcanjo.bsky.social The perfect ending and so much heart! If you’ve never read it, this is spoiler free &gives a little round up of the whole series! @hachettechildrens.bsky.social tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/08/21/c...

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?

First holiday read. The BRILLIANT second Arkspire-The order of Misfits by Jamie Littler. Magical, mystery adventure -so cleverly done and unbelievably witty and funny! Everyone should read this series! Tomoro I will post book 3! @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/08/19/a...

#sundaymorningbookchat comes all the way from Mauritius this morning. Had a wonderful safari in SA and was completely inspired by the animals. Let’s celebrate animal books! What is the appeal of a great animal book or authors who write them? Here are some of my favourites @whatsfsaid.bsky.social

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

Beyond excited to receive a copy of middle grade fairytale murder mystery The Big Bad Wolf Murder by @pgbellwriter.bsky.social. Out 11/09, enormous thanks go to Jess #UsborneBooks 🐺 #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

Why must you preorder the incredible Letters from the Upside? If you’ve read any of the other books here then I bet the latest from Katya Balen will be right up your street 🐦 Out 25/9 for 9+. @bloomsburyed.bsky.social #kidlituk

I finished 2 excellent magical books this week. Both expertly weave magic into our own world, making it feel like the most natural of phenomena and helping me look at our world with a different slant. What brilliant magical books would you recommend? #KidsBooksFriday #KidLitUK #UKKidLit

Exciting (and unexpected - wasn’t expecting them until next week) post today! #KidLitUK #UKKidLit

📚 Alternate reads to Mr Stink 📚 You don’t need Walliams when you have these incredible books. If you know a child who is reading #MrStink then here’s some alternate reads they could read next to explore poverty and/or homelessness. Which other books would you recommend? #kidlituk

An epic middle grade adventure from master storyteller @mossmontmomery.bsky.social, Small Wonder blew me away. One to preorder now ahead of publication on 28/08 from @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/08/05/s...

Particularly interesting discussion today. What are your thoughts? #kidlituk

It’s August which means Spirit Warriors is out in less than 2 weeks! If you like these books then you’ll love the latest from @ashleythorpe.bsky.social 📚 #kidlituk

Indie bookshops! Would you like some signed bookplates and postcards? Please send me a direct message if you are interested. 💚🧚💙 #choosebookshops #childrensbookshop #indiebookshop #thechangelingchild #intothefaeriehill #ukkidlit

If you’ve enjoyed these books then you’ll love The Changeling Child @hsnorup.bsky.social out 14/8 for 8+ @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social 📚 @louiestowell.bsky.social #kidslituk

The epic finale to The Book of Stolen Dreams trilogy by David Farr, illustrated by Kristina Kister, is coming this September! Can Rachel and Robert finally put an end to the evil Charles Malstain's schemes? Prepare for the stunning conclusion by catching up on the series now. #UsborneBooks

Not long now until Gloam is released in August for 9+ & if you like these books then I’m sure you’ll love Gloam @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social 📖 #kidslituk

A journey like no other, The Girl Who Raced The World is exceptional storytelling, packed full of adventure, intrigue & treachery. A fresh imagining of Around the World in 80 Days. Out 25/9 for 9+. Thanks @amberivatt.bsky.social 🌎 checkemoutbooks.wordpress.com/2025/07/19/t...

GIVEAWAY 🚨 I have THREE copies of the newest Grimwood adventure, Rock the Vote, to give away (it’s not out until 31/7!). To be in with a chance of winning, follow me & tag 2 friends so the 3 of you could win 🤞 Closes 18/7 at 7pm. UK only. @simonschusteruk.bsky.social @nadiashireen.bsky.social

Teachers! School-related people! I am giving away a class set of Loki book one (30 books) via my newsletter. Sign up here and I'll be sending out another mail soon with all the details. If you're already signed up and not entered, this is your reminder! louiestowell.substack.co.uk #UKKidlit #Edusky

Good morning! #SundayMorningBookChat this week is all about the Summer! Which books have really brought the summer alive for you? Great summer reads… I always think of Waiting for murder by @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social Tales of Truthwater Lake by Emma Carroll or ship of shadows by Maria Kuzniar

Some great books featured in Tom’s post! ⬇️

A fabulous nonfiction title for 9+ readers, Nature Heroes by Lily Dyu, illustrated by Jackie Lay, tells the stories of 20 remarkable individuals who have stood up for our planet and its abundant organisms. @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/07/12/n...

Following on from this week’s sci-fi chat from @jacquisydney.bsky.social and @pgbellwriter.bsky.social, what are your #KidsBooksFriday sci-fi recommendations? We’re lucky to have the phenomenal @alastairc.com leading the charge and I’ve read a few other brilliant examples lately. #KidLitUK #KidLit

An enormously fun read for #PictureBookFriday, How to Train Your Teacher by Bethany Walker, illustrated by @sophiekent.bsky.social, is perfect for those starting reception in September. Out now from @scholasticuk.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/07/11/h...

Teachers and school librarians! I'm running a class set giveaway on my newsletter. Sign up to be in with a chance to win - will send out a reminder and you just need to reply to that to enter! louiestowell.substack.com/p/a-bad-gods... #Skybrarians #Edusky #UKKidlit

#SundayMorningBookChat is about transition. Recently read this brilliant book about 1st day of school in EYFS. What books would you recommend for transition? Maybe new school, new year, new family situation, moving house etc. transition in all its forms. tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/07/05/h...

Thank you so very much @farshorebooks.bsky.social @rorycodd.bsky.social for sending me a copy of #ShadowThieves by @peterburnsauthor.bsky.social It’s a thrilling new title for the #MG and early teen market. #UkKidLit #KidLitUk Here’s my review👇 vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/06/23/m...

#sundaymorningbookchat this morning is about childrens books that tackle hard hitting themes. Recently read Mayowa that tackles refugees, channel crossings, politics &racism. What other books/ authors introduce more complex themes in a child friendly way? tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/06/19/m...

@checkemoutbooks.bsky.social @karenwallee.bsky.social @mariannedoherty.bsky.social @gillow.bsky.social @hfj0108.bsky.social @jacquisydney.bsky.social @louiestowell.bsky.social @vonprice.bsky.social @hookablebooks.bsky.social @fidsta77.bsky.social @valdavaradinek.bsky.social @samcreighton.bsky.social

Children's books really can change lives. And author/illustrator visits can be utterly transformational. ❤️ #kidlituk

Extended to 27_06. A great chance to win some fantastic books. Do pass on the news: @smithsmm.bsky.social @jonnybid.bsky.social @rcharlesworth.bsky.social @mariannedoherty.bsky.social @martingalway.bsky.social @literacy-trust.bsky.social @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social @booksforkeeps.bsky.social

#sundaymorningbookchat this week is in honour of #indiebookshopweek here is a blog I wrote about buying independently a few years ago and my experiences of it. So lets celebrate bookshops! Who are your favourites? Where would you recommend? tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2021/06/23/m...

ESCAPE ROOM: GAME ZERO is out today! It's an EDGE-of-your-seat adventure about the power games give us to reimagine the world and I really hope people enjoy it. And if you can help spread the word with a repost, review or recommendation to a book-hungry reader, I'd really appreciate it! Thank you!

Amazing book post today from the pen of @emcarrollauthor.bsky.social. Hugely excited to read Dracula & Daughters, the opener to her first ever middle grade series. Out 25/09, enormous thanks go to Beatrice @faberchildrens.bsky.social 🦇

Eek! Made it to Norwich @waterstones.bsky.social to see the brilliant @ellemcnicoll.bsky.social on #WishYouWereHer’s book birthday. I *might* be a little bit excited!

Published today! This amazing debut by Peter Burns!!! Go buy it!https://tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/04/16/shadow-thieves-by-peter-burns/

#SundayMorningBookChat this week is classics we haven’t read! I recently wrote a blog after reading Stig of the dump.What classics have you never read or do you feel pressure to read? What classics are your favourite - (I’ve probably never read them.) tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/05/30/b...

This is such a great book⬇️

Morning all! If you’re looking for a new book, you know where we are! - Michael

✨ Our #BookTrustStorytime Prize 2026 longlist is here! ✨ The BookTrust Storytime Prize - part of our BookTrust Storytime programme with libraries - celebrates reads that are great for sharing with 0–5s. Enter to win all 23 longlisted books 👇 www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new...