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‘Wings of the Wyld’ is a fantasy adventure about a girl called Ren who lives on a floating island, all she’s ever wanted is to fly on a wyvern but her dream is shattered when she fails the entrance exam to wyvern-flying school. And then the sky-pirates attack! #ukteenchat

In Germany, we prefer "Tankrabatt". "commuters and travellers get a €49 ticket for unlimited off-peak travel on buses, trams, trains and metro services for three months. The measure aims to cut fuel use and provide a cheaper alternative to private cars." economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/visit/ne...

God bless bookstore employees having fun.

UK teachers and librarians but especially NEU 2026 conference delegates: Please sign in support of this Urgency Motion in defence of Librarians to fight against Censorship and the Far Right - forms.office.com/e/3vkBFUqCwK This is why: www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/03/grea...

Cracking story from the Observer. This secret funding has to be stopped observer.co.uk/news/nationa...

UK authors - I urge you to read this article about a school in Manchester who removed hundreds of our books from their library they deemed ‘inappropriate’ and share. This is appalling censorship - and it’s coming from the school’s head and SLT themselves. @indexoncensorship.org

We are so excited for our next Comics Club with Mark of Quickdraw Comics Club! Join Mark for a Bunny Books showcase and craft activity this Easter holiday. 🗓️ Tuesday 7th April, 3-4pm 🎨 Ideal ages 6-11 🎟️ Limited tickets remaining via our bio/website

Congratulations Rebecca 🎉

Because poetry books deserve bookmarks I’ve spent today making some. June Somewhere will be published on June 1st and available in the usual places but if you order direct from me I’ll pop in a bookmark. #poetrybooks #poetryconmunity #poetsofbluesky #poets #poetrybook

www.youtube.com/shorts/dfbSn... I love London and I hope this reel from @theeconomistnews.bsky.social is spread far and wide

Congratulations @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social ! Inspiring!

@comedywriter.bsky.social do you have a link to any courses you’re running in 2026?

Absolutely love the Beaver names - Sigourney and Justin 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #TheArchers

Just finished Lucas Maxwell’s YA debut #AMillionTinyMissilesAllAtOnce - what a rewarding, heartbreaking read. I felt I was there in the snow with Elias as he searched for his brother @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social Thank you for the proof. OUT APRIL 2026

Huge congratulations to Jasmine Richards and the Storymix Books team on the publication of its first book — THE OTHER FATHER CHRISTMAS. It’s a delightful, heartwarming Christmas tale. It was lovely to celebrate last night with so many Storymix writers, supporters and friends! @storymix.bsky.social

Just finished this super fun middle grade. Genuinely funny. I particularly liked how Alex’s parents are so helpful and supportive! @lindsaylit.bsky.social @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social

Why don’t Oliver’s other children have any contact with him? #TheArchers

I’m very excited that you can now preorder my debut novel from Blackwell’s Books! blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro... @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social

Congratulations @klkettle.bsky.social ! 🎉

Banned Books Week… so here’s LLAMA GLAMARAMA by me and Garry Parsons - banned in some places in the US because it *checks notes* “promotes a social justice agenda.” It’s about a llama who likes dancing.

Out TODAY - #KeepYourFriendsClose is a super tense, twisty DARK thriller that’s as good as it looks! 🎉🎉🎉 🎉🎉 @cynthiamurphyya.bsky.social @penguinbooks.bsky.social

I have two lovely in-person courses starting soon on Thursdays at City Lit in Covent Garden, London. Writing for Children Workshop share.google/xquaanKMJ0kq... and Advanced Writing for Children Advanced: Finising Your Novel share.google/ypPyB80tGLZg... Do join me and spread the word!

Please train more driving examiners 🙏🏼

Ugh. Adam lording it over Stella with his “One final thing”. So entitled. Highly satisfying response from her! #TheArchers

#TheArchers re the harvest, David said,”Brian is family. I can’t go against his wishes.” How is Brian family to David?

Over on @ukyaspotlight.bsky.social , interviews with Philip Womack, Sue Wallman, and Monique Turner @philipwomack.bsky.social @suewallman.bsky.social @littleislandbooks.bsky.social @scholasticuk.bsky.social @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social #UKYA #UKYASpotlight ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/07/23/a...

Got to station in torrential rain, wrung out my skirt, hopped on train and the ceiling is leaking 😱

TONIGHT! At 7pm! I'll be chatting to @ellemcnicoll.bsky.social for the online launch of Real When I'm With You – come and hang out with us! 🌊💕 Grab your free spot here! www.crowdcast.io/c/real-when-...

Find out about how @jandunning.bsky.social's experience of hearing loss in her family inspired The Last Thing You'll Hear in this fascinating post over at The Limping Chicken blog! limpingchicken.com/2025/06/25/a...

** Submissions OPEN ** 🥳 If you're a #KidLit writer in the UK/Europe, #UV26 could be your big break. The anthology has launched 100s of writers' careers - will you be next? Find out more and enter👇 undiscoveredvoices.com Entries close: 8 September 2025 @scbwi-bi.bsky.social

⬇️ If you’re writing a novel THIS is the book you need once you have a first draft. Nobody understands editing and getting to the heart of a story better than Sara Grant. Written with authority and warmth and out now! @authorsaragrant.bsky.social 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

‘There’s a seagull in the library’ sounds like the title of a children’s picture book rather than a sentence I’ve actually just had to say

If the warmer weather is making you feel in need of a cool down @suewallman.bsky.social 's books are sure to bring on the chills! Sue's books are definitely not warm & cosy 😆 If you want to learn more about Sue's writing/ book her for a visit you can do so here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/sue-...

So exciting to see the new and amazing Undiscovered Voices team launch the 10th @scbwi-bi.bsky.social anthology with a free event and a series of masterclasses — all on Zoom. You can book your tickets now: undiscoveredvoices.com/news/uv-2026...

#BookReview: WATCH YOUR BACK by Sue Wallman @suewallman.bsky.social #UKYA sifaelizabethreads.wordpress.com/2025/04/22/b...

Watch Your Back by Sue Wallman Sue Wallman does it again! Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social @suewallman.bsky.social @scholastic.bsky.social #YA#childrensbooks#illustration#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#bookstagram#booksofinstagram#booksforchildren

Next level #birdwatching

Same goes for 'guilty pleasure'. Why is it guilty to find pleasure in a book or a song or a movie? Unless of course you're committing crimes at the same time.

Extremely well put @pierstorday.bsky.social

“I’m a crime writer – I understand theft when I see it.” Authors call for UK government to hold Meta accountable for copyright infringement. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...

Publishing looks glossy from the outside. Inside? It’s built on unpaid labour. My first book is out this year. Here’s what I actually got paid, what my contract says, & why most authors can’t afford to do this twice. kristie-de-garis.ghost.io/published-do... #Publishing #Books #Author #Writer

COVER REVEAL! 🌊💕 Delighted to share the beautiful cover of REAL WHEN I'M WITH YOU, out 3rd July 2025 with Scholastic! Designed by Michelle Brackenborough, it really is the cover of my dreams. A SUMMER OF FAKE DATING. A CHANCE TO BECOME HER REAL SELF.

It’s been a week since WATCH YOUR BACK was published. Had a lovely time with @lindsaylit.bsky.social yesterday @waterstones.bsky.social Piccadilly signing books after a celebratory lunch. Thank you Becky!

Next #ukteenchat will be on Tues 8th April 8-9pm BST with the fabulous @tamsinmori.bsky.social - who will be chatting all about her new book - Gargoyles: The Watcher. All welcome to come and join in the chat here on BlueSky 🙂 #MG #Gargoyles #writerslife #kidlit

Work hard and do your best. That’s it. That’s all you can do. So much is outside your control with publishing. Having an agent you like and trust, and who sticks by you, is also key – but again that’s usually out of your control #ukteenchat

I’m having a go at writing something that isn’t a thriller. Don't wanna jinx it so I'll try not to blab about it... I do love thrillers though #ukteenchat

I can write anywhere but for the optimum experience I need a latte (and possibly, ok usually, a snack) next to me. I’m always interested in other people’s writing rituals... #ukteenchat

Not really because I always have hopeful endings & I know it will be (mostly) ok in the end ahaha. But I often feel really sorry for my characters - I put them through a lot! #ukteenchat

I’ve tried younger and also adult. I might have another go at adult sometime but right now I feel immersed in the YA space & it’s where I want to be. I’m interested in young people, their influences, worries and hopes. I also love how agile they are with language #ukteenchat 1/3