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...

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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

Today is #worldelephantday so I'm just sharing these dudes from 'Giraffe In A Scarf' by Anna Mccarthy books #elephantday #elephant #elephantcharacter #kidlit #kidlitart

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

Our sunflowers are looking good #sunflowers #Sunday #bloomscrolling #gardening #nature #August #bees

Happy #InsectWeek #StandTallForTheSmall 🐛🦋🐝 LIFE ON THE THAMES by Emma Shoard is a fascinating journey from source to sea. Learn about the wildlife, history, conservation, maybe you'll be inspired to take a trip of your own! More via bio #kidlituk @royentsoc.bsky.social @thamespathnt.bsky.social

A thrilling middle grade fantasy, #SpiritWarriors by @ashleythorpe.bsky.social is full of magic and adventure. Out 14/08 for 9+ readers from #UsborneBooks #KidlitUK #UKKidlit #NetGalley worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/06/25/s...

#Kids www.amazon.co.uk/LUNA-SNOW-CA... #KidLitUk #kidlit #readerscommunity #booksky #prime

Love these words by Vex King #life #quotes #wednesdaywisdom #wordstoliveby #mentalhealth #happiness

🤍 Summer Days 🤍 #kidlitart #illustration #kidlituk

Looking for some #weekend reading? The NEW #BfK Book of the Week is NAELI AND THE SECRET SONG by @jasbinderbilan.bsky.social published by @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social - a fast-paced tale mixing adventure, mystery and historical fiction ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️#KidLit #UKKidLit booksforkeeps.co.uk/review/naeli...

Just one fabulous reason to support Independent Bookshops. We LOVE working with schools, and offer school discounts, author visits, World Book Day books, book drives, free books and more. We'll offer advice on book curation and want to spread the joy! #kidlituk #IndieBookshopWeek

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