Free Songbird Army colouring sheets featuring all the characters! 🖍 Download, print & share 🎶 Great for literacy and nature-themed activities 🐦 #Teachers #LibraryLife #ChildrensAuthor #ColouringActivity #KS1 #KS2 #BookActivities #NatureInspired www.juliablackburn.co.uk/activity-pag...

Bank holiday reading, sorted 📚✨ Treat yourself to a cozy mystery this weekend — perfect with a cup of tea and a comfy spot. Now #99 in the Amazon charts 🎉 Just 99p + available on Kindle Unlimited Happy reading! #CozyMystery #AmReading #BookDeal #KindleUnlimited #BookLovers #WeekendReads #BookPromo

It's International Dawn Chorus Day! A perfect time to launch my new nature activities for schools and libraries.👇 Find them here - juliablackburn.co.uk/activity-pag... Know a teacher or librarian? Please share. #SchoolLibraries #Teachers #ChildrensBooks #OutdoorLearning #SchoolResources

The Puffin Who Whispered flying in 7/28/2026! A story about daring to reach out without changing who you are inside, even if you’re a very soft-spoken puffin. @rochhercka.bsky.social #newpicturebooks #2026picturebooks #puffins #LawleyPublishing #kidlit #schoolLibrarian

The Times today: “Gen Z would rather be birdwatching”🐦 Hooray for kids getting into the good stuff—nature,fresh air. And reading. Because if birdwatching is cool again… maybe reading is too! #TheSongbirdChoir #ChildrensBooks #Birding #Birdwatching #NatureKids #ReadingForPleasure #BooksForKids #RSPB

Join us at 8pm BST for #ukteenchat with the fabulous @emmaebradley.bsky.social, who will be chatting all about her new book 📚 #writing #writerslife #YA #reading #fantasy #writingcommunity

Join us in half an hour! #ukteenchat

If you’ve read and enjoyed the Songbird Choir stories, I’d be so grateful for a quick review—it really helps as I prepare to release Book 3 this summer. Huge thanks to everyone who’s already left one 💛 #SongbirdChoir #BookSky #AmReading #IndieAuthor #Readers #WritingCommunity

There is still time to win these lovely books !

Excited that my books are now available at the Indie Author Bookstore. It means a lot to see independent authors getting this kind of spotlight.If you’re looking for your next read, come take a look! #indieauthorbookstore #indieauthorbooks bookstore.allianceindependentauthors.org/search?ficti...

Still buzzing after World Book Day! A massive thank you to the staff and students at St Piran's School for such a brilliant afternoon workshopping story ideas. Future authors in the making — watch this space. 📚 #WorldBookDay #SchoolLibrary #PrimarySchool #KS2 #CreativeWriting #AuthorVisit

Fantastic article here on verse novels - so important in a library for young people x

It’s World Book Day - this is our Celebration Poster from our monthly series which keeps your displays fresh! carelpress.uk/celebration_... #TeacherLibrarians #Librarians #libraries #schoollibrary #skybrarians

Our Draw a Songbird competition is open and the entries are great. #UKPrimaryTeachers - enter your class and win books for your school library. Link in bio to enter. #PrimarySchool #SchoolLibrary #ChildrensBooks #BookCompetition#UKKidsBooks #ReadingForPleasure #ClassroomReading #ArtCompetition

WORLD BOOK DAY is next week! I've a page on my website to help. FOR TEACHERS: a video to play in your classrooms. FOR PARENTS: costume ideas. FOR CHILDREN: Dress up as 1 of my characters& email a pic or @ me on socials & I'll put you in my website gallery! www.mgleonard.com/worldbookday

Introducing Children's Chatter! ✍️🎨 For everyone who plays a part in bringing stories to young readers. Join the list here 👉 www.thebookseller.com/maili...

📚 Power of School Libraries – Quote of the Week School libraries don’t just hold books — they hold opportunities, perspectives, and futures. If your school library made a difference in your life, this one’s for you. 📖 #PowerOfSchoolLibraries #SchoolLibraries @cilip.bsky.social

It's National Nest Box Week🐦 Now's the time to put up a nest box - which type to choose might depend on your garden visitors Small-hole boxes suit Blue & Great Tits Open-fronted boxes can attract Robins & Blackbirds (especially near ivy) Tips on building, buying & placing👇 www.bto.org/nest-boxes

🎨Win books for your school library! 🎨 UK children aged 6–11 — we’d LOVE whole-class entries from primary schools. Perfect for a spring art or literacy project 🌿 www.juliablackburn.co.uk/competition#... #KS1 #KS2 #SchoolCompetition #SchoolLibrary #TeachersOfBluesky #NatureArt #BritishBirds #UKPrimary

URGENT: our most precious wild places need your voice. ‼️ The Prime Minister is considering weakening the laws that protect nature. Estuaries. Peatlands. National Parks. The places & species we love are in the firing line again. All on the false assumption this will speed up nuclear projects.

Book 2 in #TheSongbirdChoir Series launches today! The May Day Chorus is a spring time story about learning to listen, and finding your voice. For readers aged 8-12 Very grateful to see this one take flight. #NatureWriting #DawnChorus #NationalNestBoxWeek #ChildrensBooks #NatureInspired #DawnChorus

I couldnt resist sharing the beautiful picture, because a great crested grebe is the hero of the second in my #songbirdchoir series, The May Day Chorus - out next week for readers aged 8-12 🪶

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"The narrator reminds me of a young Chris Packham, watching the songbirds through his binoculars.”This Amazon review has made my day! #TheSongbirdArmy is often picked by birdwatchers looking for stories to share with their children. #UKBirding #BritishBirds #UKNature #Birdwatching #BirdingCommunity

This Robin wants to know why you haven't submitted your #BigGardenBirdwatch results yet? Better hop to it! He's watching... 👀 www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... 👈 (Robin says sorry & thank you very much if you have, in fact, submitted your count).

Long-form interview about my children’s books (8–12), nature-led storytelling, and school visits 🌱 Sharing for teachers and librarians interested in classroom reads, library collections, or author visits. #Teachers #SchoolLibraries #ReadingForPleasure #KS2 www.whatsgoodtoread.co.uk/interview-wi...

"An exciting, engaging eco-mystery perfect for young readers who love nature and adventure." I am so delighted with this fantastic review from @youngpageturners.bsky.social . Check it out here - youngpageturners.co.uk/the-lost-dra... #MGReads #TeachersOfBluesky #LibrariansOfBluesky #EcoFiction

A quick #FlyDay dip for this Robin! 📷 @kiransimpson.bsky.social

I fully support the #Bereaved parents in their fight to gain access to their deceased children’s social media accounts which could contain crucial evidence. You would want to if it was your child @BBCNews @BBCBreakfast @UKHouseofLords

If you or your children/classroom are taking part in the RSPB Great Garden Birdwatch this weekend, my MG novel The Songbird Army would make a perfect companion read to enjoy together 🐦📚 #GreatGardenBirdwatch #RSPB #ChildrensBooks #MGBooks #NatureForKids

Begin the new year and new term by sharing lots of fun books! This selection should have Reception-aged children laughing, counting, rhyming, considering all sorts of topics – and enjoying the wonderful magic of words and pictures. https://bit.ly/4pAcaON

Delighted to be featured in Round and About Magazine 💙 Thank you @RoundandAboutMag for supporting local writers — local press really matters. #WritingCommunity #LocalPress

Come and join me and @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social on her brilliant #ukteenchat tonight, where we will be chatting #books, #writingtechniques and #songbirds!

Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out during the Spring term of 2026 and available to buy or preorder in January, February and March 2026. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/new-book-rel...

Our research shows children's enjoyment of reading drops when they start school - and this continues through childhood. We work with brilliant school staff, offering support as they work to reverse this trend. Find out more in our latest Impact Report 👇 https://bit.ly/4pSWXZM

I am so looking forward to this. Thank you @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social for inviting me to join you. Can't wait to chat about The Songbird Army with you all on Tuesday. bird🐦🪺🦅

“A powerful message: kindness, courage and unity can drown out even the loudest bullies.” I am thrilled with this review of #TheSongbirdArmy youngpageturners.co.uk/the-songbird... #AntiBullying #StopBullying #BeKind #ChooseKindness #WellbeingInSchools #Safeguarding #StandUpToBullies

✨ December’s Book of the Month: Swanfall by Sophie Kirtley! ❄️ Magical winter landscapes, folklore, friendship, and mystery await. Read my full review and discover why this is a must-read this season. www.juliablackburn.co.uk/swanfall KidsBloomsbury #Swanfall #middlegradebooks #childrensbooks

I am thrilled with @MissG_Primary‘s review of #TheLostDragonflies over on Instagram. “The combination of magical elements, nature, and bursts of action kept me hooked!” #TeachersOfBluesy #LibrariansOfBluesy #ChildrensLit #StorytimeMagic #ClassroomReads #MagicalAdventures #BooksForKids #NatureStories

Absolutely thrilled to be joining @tinytreebooks.bsky.social for my first author-illustrated book 📚🎉📚🎉📚🎉 #kidlit #writing #writerslife #author #illustrator #writementor #MG

I am delighted with this review of #TheSongbirdArmy by the fabulous @lindasbookbag.bsky.social.

@jennyquintana.bsky.social look where I am! Thought of you x

It's #WorldDownSyndromeDay, and we have such a lovely treat for you! George Webster is reading us an extract from his brilliant new book George and the Mini Dragon, featuring a mischievous dragon and an art class in chaos. Watch on #BookTrustHomeTime: www.booktrust.org.uk/hometime

Some news! A new book is on its way … A Poem for Every Question consists of 100 new poems, written in answer to the curious questions that kids will ask. Questions such as: Are unicorns real? How many stars exploded in the Universe today? Was Blackbeard a real pirate? Can it rain fish?

DK has launched its first children’s fiction imprint, DK flip, “dedicated to publishing flippin’ marvellous fiction”, having previously only published children’s non-fiction 👇 #BookSky

There are so many amazing children's books published that don't get the recognition they deserve. How To Be More Hedgehog by Anne-Marie Conway is definitely one. Every child that I've been able to get to read it says it's one of their favourite books. Which others have slipped through the net?

Happy #WorldBookDay everyone! The books we love when we're young are the ones that make us readers, and change our lives FOREVER. So whatever else you do, please never stop reading books with kids, and encouraging them to read. There is nothing more important! #WorldBookDay2025

Beavers released into the wild in Britain! About time, too www.theguardian.com/environment/...