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Who fancies sitting in a bookshop on a lovely Sunday afternoon, drawing with me? Any reposts would be lovely, thank you! www.waterstones.com/events/child...

I run an occasional blog series where people get the chance to celebrate their favourite children's bookshop. The latest post spotlights The Little Fox Bookshop in Whitby, a place that holds special meaning for author Jennifer Claessen. childrenreadingforpleasure.blogspot.com/2026/04/book...

Man answering his phone on the train: Yes? Correct, I’m not at work (pause) I’m not going to answer that because I am not at work today. No, you’re going to have to ask someone who is. Goodbye.

The brilliant Liz Flanagan has a new book coming out - always a treat. The new thing about this is that it’s her debut book for adults www.thebookseller.com/rights/fox-i...

Adventure awaits! The next book in the Snakestone Cycle, The Golden Monkey Mystery, is out in January 2026! 🐒💍🐍✨✨

In case you are wondering what Jennifer @jenniferclaessen.bsky.social is trying to promote 👇 jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta... All proceeds are in aid of B.B.C. Children in Need

My 4 (so far) are: 😈 Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos by @louiestowell.bsky.social (peerless) 🍩 Donut Squad by @neillcameron.bsky.social (perfection) 🌌 Boss of the Underworld by Tor Freeman (sui generis) ⏳ Netta Becker and the Timeline Crime by @jenniferclaessen.bsky.social (superb)

As we work our way into autumn, transport yourself to sunnier weather by checking out our book recommendations from over August! We had quite the reading haul last month, so there really is something for everyone 👀 www.libraries4schools.com/2025/09/05/b... #BookSky #ChildrensBooks #BookReview

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I am for trans people, unreservedly I am also for Gaza and arts funding and healthcare and solar energy and the post office and unions and abortion and raising the minimum wage and thriving public schools and freedom of speech and abolishing ICE and defunding the police that’s just being a person

Here is this week's BRILLIANT VIDEO AND DOWNLOADABLE CLASSROOM RESOURCE from the lovely @jenniferclaessen.bsky.social : timetunnellers.com/2025/08/20/a...

This makes me so sad. I read Peepo to Travers, my oldest son, every night for two years. He had other stories, but the last one before a kiss goodnight always had to be Peepo. I loved his books…Each Peach, Pear, Plum…oh don’t get me started I’ll cry. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...

Are you aged 5-10? This free creative writing workshop with children’s author Jennifer Claessen will inspire you to enter the mythical world of words this summer! Places limited: please pre-book. www.mklitfest.org/summerfun #thecentremk @jenniferclaessen.bsky.social

Netta Becker and the Timeline Crime by Jennifer Claessen 📚📚📚 Delve into an ancient world in this time travelling mystery! Review by @sareenmclay.bsky.social @jenniferclaessen.bsky.social @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social #mg#childrensbooks#illustration#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren#egypt#myths

Delighted to share the cover of my new book, Ellora McGee, Trainee Banshee: The New School! Art by @unawoods.bsky.social, pub Gill Books, Sept 4th. Ellora's just started at a new school, and it's hard to keep her budding banshee powers secret. But what if they're about to save the day? 📚🇮🇪💫

The very shiny time travel adventures of Netta Becker and the Timeline Crime @jenniferclaessen.bsky.social is definitely one to seek out. #kidlitUK

Last night at @jenniferclaessen.bsky.social's launch for Netta Becker and the Timeline Crime! Giddy times (and the book has me HOOKED already)!

I'm looking to KickFlip by @ldlapinski.bsky.social and Nate Yu--my copies are waiting at the library but I'm away this weekend, aghhhh! And am tearing through this perfect summer holiday read by @jenniferclaessen.bsky.social -- it's making me want to board the next flight to Crete! (alt for deets)

Thank you for having me and Alex of Four Bears Bookshops in today @thamesidesch.bsky.social to talk to your wonderfully engaged Year 5s & 6s about Netta Becker and the Timeline Crime!

If you’ve got a young person in your life who might like a beautifully illustrated book about the history and science of time, you can order a signed and dedicated copy of “About Time” here: www.bookabookshop.co.uk/shop/about-t...

Every week I post a new interview with a great Children’s and YA author, this week it’s @jenniferclaessen.bsky.social! If you’re an author that would like to be on the show, email me at lucasmaxwellwrites at gmail dot com podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b... @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social

Ooh! this is my weekend read - just getting started. It has a very shiny gold cover 💛 #kidlitUK @jenniferclaessen.bsky.social

I’m so excited to share the cover of 🧠 #InsideYourBrain 🧠 - a lighthearted gallop through the history of neuroscience co-written with @caswell.bsky.social, stunningly illustrated by María Jesús Contreras and published by @thamesandhudson.bsky.social Pre-order links here >> linktr.ee/lucyannunwin

Today's the final day to make our voices heard against the government's proposed plans to allow AI developers to steal our work for use in training their AI systems. It's theft, plain and simple, but you can object by filling out the IPO consultation. Guidance here: theaoi.com/news/the-cop...

Don't be intimidated by the number of questions - you do NOT have to answer them all. You can answer as many or as few as you like, and the ALCS has nice, simple guidance and advice for answering the important ones. www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...

It's here! Thrilled to reveal 'The Scream of the Whistle' cover by the incredible Micaela Alcaino. It's May Eve, and the veil between worlds is thin. Join Ruby Darke on the ghost ride of her life... Out 5th June. Pre-order: shorturl.at/E5aXz shorturl.at/oLTwA

you can pry the sparkle emoji from my cold dead hands

My child’s R.E. teacher is called Ms GODdard and her music teacher Ms HelSING - what in the Hogwarts is going on?? Or am I being lowkey trolled by a six year old’s interpretation of their real names?

Giveaway Alert! This is my first time trying to do a giveaway on Bluesky. Not sure how it will go! I'm giving away copies of Rebel Dawn, plus a bookmark for the Rebel Skies trilogy. To enter, please comment on this post. Giveaway open to UK and Europe only. Ends midnight 14 Jan.

I asked a child what their fave book from last year was and their answer was a series that was published about a decade ago. A good reminder that a book is always new to a child who hasn't read it. The constant publishing hustle for novelty has nothing to do with what children want. #KidLitUK

Our friend @erinliterary.bsky.social reviews 'The December Witches' a thrilling book review by our friend @erinliterary.bsky.social. For kids who want adventure! #kidsbooks #adventure #reading erinthecatprincess.wordpress.com/2024/12/01/t... #christmasgifts #christmas

The DECEMBER Witches by @jenniferclaessen.bsky.social claessen_ @uclanpublishing.bsky.social _publishing A hugely satisfying 3rd & final part to a heartfelt, fun, magical fantasy adventure. 💙 ➡️https://erinthecatprincess.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-december-witches.html #ukkidlit #kidlituk

Thank you @meltaylorbessent.bsky.social for an always wonderful start to the season at the Kidlit Christmas Party! You’re the festive dream queen 🧑🏻‍🎄❤️📚

Made a start pack for UCLan authors if people would like to follow us! go.bsky.app/7ZmvUHn

HELLO BLUESKY! Coming in way too strong for a first post to say that I’m ridiculously absurdly honoured to have my first play shortlisted for the Polka Playwriting Award with the snappily titled ‘Adventures in A Time Travelling Caravan with my Nan’ 🎉🤩