Thrilled to say that you can now preorder a copy of our new picture book, SUPERHEROES IN THE PARK! uk.bookshop.org/p/books/supe... @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social #KidLit #BookSky

If you’re a publisher/commissioning editor and would like to read the full text to my spooky, silly fairy tale, do let me know! #KidLit #BookSky

How exciting to see the Dutch edition of SUPERHEROES IN THE PARK, by myself and Hayley Wells! #KidLit #BookSky

Just look at this beautiful illustration by Hayley Wells from our book SUPERHEROES IN THE PARK! Seeing a two-dad family like mine in a children’s book is just amazing!! uk.bookshop.org/p/books/supe... #KidLit #LGBT #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

Ian I inhaled it and I ADORED it, am walking around like a happy teary mess, humming "Saturday Night" and "Always On My Mind" Thank you for writing it, your stories are hugs-in-a-mug that also don't shy away from the hard, tough bits and I love them so so much 🥹💖

I shared these two photos on TikTok the other day and they’ve currently got 47,000 views so I thought I’d share on here too! For those asking, Mariah was very friendly, polite and fabulous! What a moment! #KidLit #BookSky #LGBT

@ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social I LOVE WILLIAM ALREADY (p. 13), how do you do it, so much heart straight from the first page 🥹💖 Also is there an audiobook? because this would be SUCH a blast to read out loud! 😂 This book is like a tackle hug! 🤗

Today’s the day we celebrate Shakespeare’s birthday so I thought I’d share this illustration by Clara Anganuzzi from our book VIOLET’S TEMPEST! Here’s Violet performing as Ariel in her school play of The Tempest! #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

When you see the artwork in this book by Hayley Wells you are going to be GAGGED!!!!! It is so beautiful, so heartwarming, so funny! Preorder here: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/supe... #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social

Today Cindy Wume joins me for a chat about her brand-new book HOME IS A HUG, published by @postwavebooks.bsky.social! thereadingrealm.co.uk/2026/04/21/h...

I’m thrilled to reveal the cover for my next picture book with Hayley Wells! It’s a story about two dads navigating a funny, chaotic trip to the park with their little boy…Say no more!! 😂 You can preorder from all the usual places! #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social

I was thrilled when a friend sent me a picture of my new picture book at Bologna Children’s Book Fair!! It’s out in June and I’m really excited about it! The illustrations by <it’s a secret> are AMAZING and we’ve got a foreign co-edition already! #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

I’m hoping #Bluesky will be in more robust health for this today. 🤞 It’s been a bit of a week, made brighter with pockets of immense kindness. So for #KidsBooksFriday this week, I thought we could celebrate books that highlight the importance of kindness. #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit #Kindness

Today we welcome Frances Stickley into The Reading Realm to talk about her brand-new book THE STORM CLOUD, which is illustrated by Emily Hamilton. thereadingrealm.co.uk/2026/04/16/t... @postwavebooks.bsky.social #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

Happy two year anniversary to this iconic moment!! Can’t believe it’s been two years!! The look of confused horror on my husband’s face this morning when I said, “Did you remember my special anniversary today?” was worth it!! 🤣 #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

What a lovely review from @booktrust.org.uk of THE DAD TRAP! #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

A touching tale of love and loss illustrated by Max Rambaldi. Millie has always wanted a dog, but when her grandmother passes away, she finds herself scared of letting anyone (or any dog) in. Can her dads help her find the perfect pup to teach her to love again? #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

Without love, however, imperfect, what else is there? joshuaseigalpoet.blogspot.com/2022/08/and-... @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @robinince.bsky.social #BookSky #poetry

Thrilled to see that THE DAD TRAP is @booktrust.org.uk’s Book of the Day! #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

WOW!! The Dad Trap has just been reviewed in The Scotsman!!??? #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

I’m thrilled to be part of the @EmpathyLabUK Festival alongside the brilliant @krahim.bsky.social! Schools, bookshops, libraries, families and community settings can register now for free events and resources at empathylab.uk/empathy-day/ #EmpathyDayFestival #PrimaryEduSky #KidLit

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week! A spooky Goosebumps-inspired book isn’t just for Halloween, especially when it’s also about neurodivergence, anxiety, mental health and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder! #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

If you’re a publisher who would like to find out more about the SEND Inclusve Publishing Pledge, let me know! #KidLit #BookSky

Wow, wow, wow! The Dad Trap has got an amazing review from @booksforkeeps.bsky.social! booksforkeeps.co.uk/review/the-d... @scholasticuk.bsky.social #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

Thrilled to be part of this along with @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social and Emily Hamilton! www.thebookseller.com/news/trio-of... #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

Today we welcome @mollyharris.bsky.social into The Reading Realm to talk about her new picture book WHIRBY, which is illustrated by Jacob Souza! thereadingrealm.co.uk/2026/03/04/w... #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

“A beautifully sensitive and heartwarming book!” What a fantastic review of THE DAD TRAP from @booktrust.org.uk! Thank you!! www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

Thank you!!!

A great big HELLO and WELCOME to Amy Fellner Dominy who joins me in The Reading Realm to talk about her new book MONSTER DOWN DEEP… thereadingrealm.co.uk/2026/02/10/m... @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social #KidLit #BookSky

An extract from my chat with ‘Mrs Cleveland Is Reading’! I love including references to other books in my own books and THE DAD TRAP is no different! uk.bookshop.org/p/books/the-... #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

Lovely to join HLTA and school librarian Mrs Cleveland to chat about THE DAD TRAP! missclevelandsreading.com/2026/02/01/t... #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky If anyone else would like to interview me for their bookish blogs, just let me know! 💓✨

THE DAD TRAP is 99p on Kindle today! www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0FG... #KidLit #BookSky #LGBTQ @scholasticuk.bsky.social

Not doing a proper #KidsBooksFriday this week as I had surgery yesterday (all went well), and am libel to write utter nonsense today. So maybe let’s just have a free for all on any great kids books you’d like to recommend this week. #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit

For #BigAdoptionDay, @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social#BigAdoptionDayshares five brilliant books with adopted characters. See his recommendations for books that explore identity and belonging in a sensitive way - and are filled with warmth and positivity. https://bit.ly/45QAk0s

If anyone would like to host a Q&A on their blog about my new middlegrade book THE DAD TRAP, do let me know! @slatterymr.bsky.social @jonnybid.bsky.social @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social @sla.org.uk #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

Some lovely reviews coming in for THE DAD TRAP! You can grab a copy from @chocolitbooks.bsky.social! chocolit.co.uk/products/the... #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

What a lovely surprise to get my PLR statement and see that THE BOY WHO CRIED GHOST is my most borrowed book from libraries up and down the country! It turns out kids REALLY love spooky stories all year round!! #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

I just wanted to say a massive, heartfelt thanks if you’ve been shouting about THE DAD TRAP! There are SO many amazing kids’ books out that at the moment so I’m very grateful if you’ve taken the time to share anything about my little book!! THANK YOU! #KidLit #BookSky

This is going to be a fantastic resource! @slatterymr.bsky.social

A snippet from my DAD TRAP school visits! 😂 #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

An article I wrote for @booktrust.org.uk! 😊💓 www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

THE DAD TRAP is out!! Come and spend publication day with me! #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky @scholasticuk.bsky.social

William and Florence have disliked each other since the first day of Year Six. But when they find out that their dads have started seeing each other, they need to work together to split them up… Let the sabotage commence! THE DAD TRAP by @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social is out today!

I’ve had a lovely day celebrating the release of THE DAD TRAP! I did a virtual event to thousands of kids this morning and then went to my local Waterstones to sign books! There was LOTS of coffee and cake and I treated myself to a fabulous new coat! Tonight is a takeaway and some champagne!

Welcome to our first interview of 2026! I’m very excited to welcome picture book author @clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social into The Reading Realm to talk about her brand-new book, THE SPACE BETWEEN! thereadingrealm.co.uk/2026/01/15/t... #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

Getting ready for THE DAD TRAP school visits! Of course there’s going to be silliness and fun and quizzes BUT there will also be LOTS of book recommendations too! Email [email protected] if you’d like a virtual school visit! #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky #KidLit

Woohoo! 🎉 x

WOW! THE DAD TRAP has snuck into the top 100 in the Children’s Hot Releases chart! That’s out of all kids’ books! Thank you!!!! #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

Three days until THE DAD TRAP is out in the world! www.waterstones.com/book/the-dad... #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky @scholasticuk.bsky.social

“Gay, neurodiverse and absolutely fantastic!” Loving this review of THE DAD TRAP! #LGBT #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky www.waterstones.com/book/the-dad...