Any other writers here on #substack ? I'm new and would love to find other writerly people there! #scbwi-Bi #ukkidlit #childrensauthors #writingcommunity #authors spotlightchildrensbookreviews.substack.com/p/a-book-of-...

#Bees #FlyDay #gardening #Flowers #Bloomscrolling #FlowerReport 🌱 #Photography #sunflowers #photography #FlowersOnFriday

How can books and stories be brought alive for children with sight loss? open.substack.com/pub/spotligh... #writingcommunity #authors #disabledreaders #ukkidlit #childrensbooks #sightloss

How to Compete with the screen: 5 rituals that may turn young reluctant readers into bookworms spotlightchildrensbookreviews.substack.com/publish/post... #reading #lovereading #childrensbooks #parenting #teachers

🎨 Why do birds have feathers? Why do plants need soil? Kids get answers WHILE they color in "100,000 Whys" by Jessica Braidan. 60 fascinating facts + 60 full-page illustrations keep curious minds engaged, screen-free. Ages 6-12. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3MY9F6V #KidsBooks #EducationalPlay #Pare…

Stanley Dragon has an Amazing Brain (You do too!) Written and illustrated by Melinda Kinsman open.substack.com/pub/spotligh... #picurebooks #earlytears #writingcommunity #reviews #librarians

Summer in bloom including my favourite rambling rose #summer #roses #gardening #bloomscrolling

My review of this brilliant book open.substack.com/pub/spotligh... #childrensbooks #parents #teachers #earlyyears #substack #reviews

#sixonsaturday from our garden: yellow forsythia, tulips, ribes, cherry blossom, bluebells and my favourite clematis montana #gardening #bloomscrolling #spring #blossoms

I love "bluebell time" each year in our local woods #bluebells #bloomscrolling #spring #nature #oxfordshire #woodlands #fridayflowers

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

The lastest children’s books reviews by my fabulous colleagues Emma and Ruth are out in the Scotsman: www.scotsman.com/arts-and-cul... #KidLitUK #UkKidLit #KidLit

Cruise Ship Kid: Kidnap at Sea! is the second adventure in this hilarious, heart-warming mystery series where 10 ¼-year-old Silver, once again, invites the reader to help her solve a crime – and this time, there’s been a kidnapping! #UKKidLit bookcraic.blog/2026/03/22/r...

Beautiful Spring. These are blooming not far from us #daffodils #bloomscrolling #Fridayflowers #nature #naturephotography #Oxfordshire #Spring #March

This year, Children's Book Week will take place from May 4-10. It's sponsored by Every Child a Reader and The Children's Book Council. The extraordinary poster for this year's celebration was created by Grace Lin. For the story behind it, check out this link: everychildareader.net/cbw/poster-2...

This week’s #PictureBookFriday review is for the very funny Henry the Artistic Dog by Justin Worsley 🐾 Out now from @andersenpress.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2026/02/13/h...

Snowdrops and spring and even some sunshine the other day at Kingston Bagpuize in Oxfordshire #ColorADay #dailyflowers 🌱 #flowerreport #bloomscrolling #snowdrops #daffodils #Spring #nature #Oxfordshire

“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers,” Charles William Eliot #quotes #reading #authors #librarians #lifequotes #ukkidlit #writingcommunity

Some great books in this year’s #ReadForEmpathy collection. #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit #EduSky

Help spread the word! 👉 Like 👉 Follow 👉 Share #library #libraries #read #reading #book #books #librarylove #author #publiclibrary #literature #lit

Exciting things are coming and we want you to be part of it! Part of a community built from a grassroots level to support all industry professionals, creatives, illustrators and writers no matter where they are on their journey! docs.google.com/forms/d/1600...

Candlemas tranquillity ~ photopoem shared 2nd February 2026

I'm deciding that "early Spring" has arrived :) #ColorADay #dailyflowers 🌱 #flowerreport #bloomscrolling #snowdrops #daffodils #Spring #nature #birds

Memories of cheery summer flowers to brighten January :) #ColorADay #dailyflowers 🌱 #flowerreport #bloomscrolling

Dear teachers, it is the #NationalYearofReading2026. I've had requests to make a video to encourage reading for classrooms. Here it is. Please share and feel free to use it however you choose: youtu.be/xrAeYD1ZQ1A

Malorie Blackman champions public libraries: "Having a public library within walking distance... made me who I am." £27.5m Govt pledge is welcome, but we still need ambitious public library strategy backed by secure, long-term funding. #NationalYearOfReading2026 www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...

#ukkidlit #kidlituk

Lovely #kidlituk #ukkidlit review roundup to brighten up your January! #yearofreading #kidlit www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...

Wood by @tanyaturnerwriter.bsky.social is a brilliant debut. What an achievement to be shortlisted alongside more traditionally-published (also brilliant) titles. I highly recommend it. #KidLitUK #UKKidLit

Every penguin in the #Antarctic looks the same. But when we get to know them we discover that each one is very different 🐧 storysnug.com/2024/01/a-pe... @northsouthbooks.bsky.social @nordsued.bsky.social #APenguinLikeMe #PenguinAwarenessDay #MarcusPfister #BookSky #StorySnug #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #PB

It's that time again already! Love to see early snowdrops #snowdrops #earlyspring #nature

Need reviews? Goodnightreads is a community for children's authors to gain honest Amazon/Goodreads reviews. Amazon review compliant.To join use this invite code: goodnightreads.co/author-info-.... #authorcommunity #picturebookauthors #getreviews #authorcommunity #picturebookauthors #authors

🎉📚 The #IBCawards2026 shortlist is here! We’re so excited to celebrate some truly brilliant, inclusive children’s books published in 2025. Huge congratulations to all the shortlisted authors, illustrators and publishers — what a lineup! 🏆✨ See the full shortlist below 👇

And THIS time I’ll remember to tag it: #ukkidlit #kidlituk #booksky

Beautifully illustrated by internationally awarded artist Andrea Petrlik, picture books for young children: Millie, the little mouse with a big heart and a special message for all children #picturebooks #ukkidlit #writingcommunity #authors #childrensbooks #selfesteem mybook.to/milliesrainbow

Find authors, children's authors and other bookish people #kidlit #libraries #books #starterpacks go.bsky.app/68dUyVt

Nurturing stories for children that calm and inspire #kidlit #mindfulness #teaching #librarians #kindle #ukkidlit #writingcommunity #picturebooks mybook.to/TheForeverTree mybook.to/Stories4Feel... mybook.to/Jbewithbizzy

A wonderful flock of great new books for kids & teens incoming: #kidlituk #ukkidlit www.theguardian.com/books/2025/n...

Books for Autumn/Fall for children #nature #autumn #UKKIDLIT #childrensbooks #literacy #teachers #librarians

Out now, this week’s #PictureBookFriday read is The Experimenters by @shanedbergin.bsky.social, illustrated by @sayanikoyelartist.bsky.social. @thelifeofdivia.bsky.social @littleislandbooks.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/10/31/t...

More of our #LittleRebelsAward 2025 Shortlistee Catchup… The creatives behind the wonderful Kende! Kende! Kende! couldn’t attend our award night but Kirsten Cappy sent such a lovely message, packed with rebelliousness! Extract below. #KidLitUK #UKKidLit @childsplayusa.bsky.social

The last of the Rosa Rugosa on the dunes. 🌱 #gardening

Looking for children's books on British Black History? uk.bookshop.org/lists/childr... This book list brings you many of the best books on British Black history. As a @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social affiliate I may earn from purchases #ukkidlit #blackhistorymonth #childrensbooks #history

Book 📚 recommendations for 🎃the Spooky Season on @bookamore23 www.instagram.com/reel/DP7KjIq... Including Frozen 🥶 Charlotte by Alex Bell, Gloam by Jack MacKay, witchcraft @strangelymagic.bsky.social & stories from Anthony Horowitz #bookbloggers #UKKidLit #Librarians

Our research shows that parents and carers often lack confidence choosing books that their child will enjoy. So every month we recommend our favourite new reads, covering a range of ages, formats and genres. Find September's picks: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recommendations/best-new-books/

shop.ingramspark.com/b/084... Use the above link to purchase a lovely hardcover edition of the Welsh edition of Millie's Magic. #welsh #booksinwelsh #picturebooks #kidlit #specialoffer

shop.ingramspark.com/b/084... Use the above link to purchase a lovely hardcover edition of the Welsh edition of Millie's Magic. #welsh #booksinwelsh #picturebooks #kidlit #specialoffer

Brand new children’s imprint called Moon + Bird, www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/school-blog/... moonandbirdbooks.com #publishing #childrensbooks #kidlit #UKKidLit

Find authors, children's authors and other bookish people #kidlit #libraries #books #starterpacks go.bsky.app/68dUyVt

I am the absolute worst at hashtags! #BookSky #Skybrarians #UKKidLit #BookGiveaway #EduSky #BeLessLoki #KidLit