A petition to overturn the ruling in the supreme court www.change.org/p/overturn-t...

But there was a primary librarian who lost her job. Others now self censoring out of fear for their jobs and schools who fear the bad PR. It made me realise how complacent we are here. I also think the political strategy behind this will go beyond LGBTQ+ books. Don’t let America shape Britain.

For those whose work has been stolen by the pirate site #LibGen (which #Meta is using to train its #AI), more info and advice from the @authorsguild.bsky.social: authorsguild.org/news/meta-li... and the Writers Guild: writersguild.org.uk/libgen-datab...

Funny you should say that, I know a great book about BMXes! www.booktrust.org.uk/book/p/princ...

Wannabe / new children’s authors - this is worth a read:

The Government is siding with big tech over British creativity. Today is the FINAL chance to respond to their consultation on AI and copyright. Let's make sure creators' voices are heard. Guidance below 👇 #MakeItFair #PayTheCreator www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...

Just creating a post for Black kids book week and taking a moment to basque in how many amazing books I own centring Black kids - of all kinds. This isn’t even half of it. If anyone has a time portal I urgently need to send all these back to 1989! If you want a recommendation let me know. #kidlit

Hello new followers 👋 time I said a bit about me - I’m a writer of MG and YA, I 🖤 all things spooky and odd, I’m a BSG and Twin Peaks nerd & currently obsessed with F1 Drive to Survive! My latest book is The Housetrap 👇 which you can buy, borrow, leave a review for 🥰 and I edit too: www.emdashed.com

This is very urgent. The UK government is planning to change copyright law. If you are an artist, author, musician or work in the creative industry please read this. www.chrishaughton.com/blog/ai-and-...

Thank you! I write character led thrillers for older children/teens published by @nosycrow.bsky.social They are stand alones. Latest is Murder at Wintertide, a moody salt swept murder mystery.

The spectacular shortlist for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2025 is here! 🥳 Chosen by booksellers across the country, there's magic on every page, whatever their age. Discover the amazing shortlisted authors and illustrators here: bit.ly/3w9ZuZb #WCBP25

Hello #writingcommunity. My reach here is so very low. If anyone sees this, would love a little support. I want to reach out to the amazing #librarians and #teachers out there fighting for diversity in publishing. Pre-orders and ARC requests now available. #Weneeddiversebooks #debut #barefootbooks

Tomorrow at 7pm, ask your questions about writing & publishing to MaassLitAgency agent @keslupo.bsky.social during a live, online talk - or catch up on the recording at your own pace. Join the Hub today for only £15 a month: bit.ly/4bUFGZt

This is true about me.

Schools! I'll be in Wolverhampton early Feb and mid April and in Liverpool end of March. DM me if you'd like a visit - I do all-school primary assemblies and KS1-KS2 workshops on Story Ideas, Dark Comedy and Characters. For KS3 I do assemblies and talks/workshops on Future Fiction + Dystopia. TY.

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.

FAO new followers, I offer editorial support, specialising in developmental and line editing for children’s fiction. For free no-oblig. first page feedback get in touch! www.emdashed.com

UK WRITERS: You need to fill in this consulation. Govt is very clearly looking to an opt-out model of rights licensing that puts all the burden on creators instead of profiteers. It's long and boring but this is important. www.gov.uk/government/c...

When the graphics started degrading, it was my job to give the press conference. "It may look like the world is becoming pixelated, but it's actually a contagious eye disorder. We are working on a cure." People almost believed it, until the colors faded to #monochrome. (1/5) #vss365

Have you seen our newsletter? Here’s December’s packed with #ReadingForPleasure goodness: https://buff.ly/41uXubB #RfP #RfPMadeEasy #TeamEnglish

Thinking about that new ranking system for editors and honestly my heart goes out to editors at the moment - they're under so much pressure, without enough support (in terms of numbers of editors, in terms of staffing in other teams) and adding a system of direct comparisons into that feels HARSH.

Hello new followers 👋 time I said a bit about me - I’m a writer of MG and YA, I 🖤 all things spooky and odd, I’m a BSG and Twin Peaks nerd & currently obsessed with F1 Drive to Survive! My latest book is The Housetrap 👇 which you can buy, borrow, leave a review for 🥰 and I edit too: www.emdashed.com

Edits like buses … one book is off my desk and on its way to my editor and another is due in!

Serendipity that I listed to this after my last post. As usual PRP and guest - in this case the wonderful Suyi Davies Okungbowa summarise what I’m feeling (about SM). Got a new plan for next year now (less SM, more writing basically!)

I spend almost no time on front twitter anymore but I’ve not left, partly because things this still get shared - seeing young readers enjoying my book is too good to miss 🥰 #ukkidlit

It’s time … fists with your toes #diehard #christmascanstart

Aspiring picture book writers - there's a free mentoring opportunity . Details here: www.booksthathelp.co.uk/writers Plus, a webinar tonight about the process. Come along and find out more ! @write-mentor.bsky.social

In our latest What To Read Now blog: 📕 Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Making Enemies by @louiestowell.bsky.social, 📙Twenty-Four Seconds From Now by Jason Reynolds @faberbooks.bsky.social 📘 Vanishing Edge by Zillah Bethell, @fireflypress.bsky.social https://buff.ly/3VRWFWL #ReadingForPleasure

💙📚 It's that time of the year where @jonezyboy.bsky.social brings you his pick of the best YA Horror Books gnofhorror.com/young-adult-... @metuiteme.bsky.social @cloudbusterrob.bsky.social @davidfenne.bsky.social @tess-james-mackey.bsky.social #UKkidlit #KidLitUK @sadiehartmann.bsky.social

When you know you’ve found your people ❤️‍🔥

Kama muta: the feeling of being ‘moved by love’ – what so many movies, scripts and stories aspire to. And now we have a word for it. Also, I don't usually post pictures of kittens.

Chuckling to myself ironically as I spend almost as much time editing my ‘complicated’ chapter headers as the rest of the book 🙈 #ukkidlit #amediting

I'm currently @booktrust.bsky.social Writer in Residence, championing reading for pleasure for children facing challenging circumstances. Picture books can start, shape and soothe conversations about tough subjects.

Crime writers! If you need advice on police procedure and plot, then I highly recommend @gbpoliceadvisor.bsky.social - a call with him last night solved the issues I'd been battling with for months. Unfortunately he won't write my book for me, but it's a start. policeadvisor.co.uk/crime-fictio...

Ghosts of Mars is £3 again - perfect Christmas present for the space-lover in your family or for kids with type 1 diabetes looking for positive representation! 🚀 t.co/MlfjJWYXUd

Fixed the headline. Patrick Ness is absolutely right. Until books for children and YA are included in notable lists, we think they should be referred to as lists for adults/grown-ups. Children's books are notable too and deserve to stand alongside others on round ups. #KidLitUk

#UKKidLit #UKKidLitNews

Christmas tradition no. 1 is buy a ‘new’ puzzle from the charity 💚❤️ ☑️

I made a Christmassy thing for The Housetrap 🎄👻

Just went off as I was doing the Wordle … nearly pooped myself 😱😱😱

If anyone needed more proof that #bluesky is the place … #jorts is here 🧡 And, I didn’t know there were updates: “Pam is NOT to apply margarine to any of her coworkers”

It’s the 1st of December!! Somehow!! Which means it’s the perfect time to start reading Stepfather Christmas OR The Biggest Christmas Secret Ever - one chapter a day to take you all the way to Christmas Day! Not got your copy yet? Check out the first chapter here: www.hachette.co.uk/wp-content/u...

Friends, I don’t think anyone is remotely surprised at the findings that rep in kidlit has almost HALVED in the last year. This is a reflection of the world around us (because books are political, even kid ones) and how publishing in general has learned nothing and will do less if they can.

You know what would **really** disrupt the publishing industry? Fair contracts and decent pay for authors. No AI training without the creator’s consent. Artists and translators on the cover. No NDAs for ghostwriters.

To celebrate being reviewed in The Guardian - did I mention it? 😁 - I have a copy of ‘Why did my brain make me say it?’ to give away. Perfect for a primary school library or as a Christmas gift. Just comment with a 🧠 emoji, like, follow and repost #UKKidLit #EduSky #teachers UK & Ireland only please

#Blackfriday bargain- get your wintery ears around The Housetrap for just 99p www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0CG...

I’d be super grateful for another review for The Housetrap on #tuesreviews if anyone is so inclined. One away from a nice round 50 😊 thank you thank you in advance!🖤👻 www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1913...

Top work with the starter packs @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social! If like me you are just finding your way around here and want to connect with UK children's publishing, Helen has put together some great lists. Thank you, Helen 🙏

It's cold & wet out there. Read this. It's important. Made for @privateeyenews.bsky.social 10 years ago & shared every winter.

🛋️It's looking like a bumper year for children's manuscripts, but we have a few gaps! We're a little light on animal picturebook texts; funny, adventurous chapter books; brilliant MG mysteries, and foot popping teen romances, so if you know of any please direct them our way!