The Bad Guys are back in Episodes 19 & 20! Will the BAD GUYS become GOOD GUYS? Get stuck into this laugh-out-loud series by Aaron Blabey. #TheBadGuys

Are you ready to stink up your stocking? The Poopies are back in another brand new adventure - this time they take on Christmas! The hilarious new book in the plop-tastic series by Jim Smith. Out now! #ChristmasPooDiary

Join Clifford and his best friend, Emily Elizabeth, in this collection of five classic Clifford stories – featuring the original, vintage artwork! This book is a great gift and the perfect addition to any home library and is available now!

This hilarious new picture book is perfect for the spooky season! 👻 Cuddle up and share MY GHOST NEEDS A NEW BUM this Halloween for lots of laughs!

A wonderfully cosy mystery, perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Fleur Hitchcock, Murder at the Ivy Hotel by Emily Hourican is out 12/02 for middle grade readers and I adored it. @scholasticuk.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/10/26/m...

Join Alan Gratz on 13th November as he discusses all about the creation of his bestselling novel, REFUGEE. Now brought to life with rich, gorgeous illustrations by artist Syd Fini. Sign up here: shop.scholastic.co.uk/scholastic-s...

In the lead up to Remembrance Day 2025, join the duo behind WAR DOG, Tom Palmer and Carolina Rabei, for a Q&A and live drawing! Sign up here: shop.scholastic.co.uk/scholastic-s...

A fabulous middle grade mystery, that looks at friendship and how we treat one another, here’s the link to my review of The Magpie Riddle by Lisa Thompson. @scholasticuk.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/10/22/t...

Great first stop on the #ElementalDetectives The Case of the Dreaming Dragon tour with @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social & @waterstoneskids.bsky.social Milton Keynes!

Cosy crime for kids? Count us in! 🕵🏻 Thank you to @scholasticuk.bsky.social for sending us a copy of Emily Hourican's children's debut 'Murder at the Ivy Hotel'. A murder mystery set in a Dublin hotel that hides secrets is our cup of tea ☕ It's out February 2026, so mark it in your calendars!

I love a murder mystery and Murder at the Ivy Hotel by Emily Hourican, illustrated by Paola Escobar, sounds right up my street. Out 12/02 for 9+ readers, huge thanks go to @kirankhanom.bsky.social @scholasticuk.bsky.social for this gorgeous proof 🔎 #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

Only two weeks until Halloween and we have the perfect picture book for the occasion! When a boy's pumpkin won't stop growing, it suddenly comes roaring to life shouting, 'ME WANT HALLOWEEN!' Now on a rampage, will it destroy Halloween forever? #ThePumpkinWhoStoleHalloween

‘𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘢 𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘯?’ Check my review ⬇️ for The Case of the Dreaming Dragon by @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social @scholasticuk.bsky.social samsfireside.blogspot.com/2025/10/my-r... #thecaseofthedreamingdragon #patricelawrence #scholasticuk #bookreviews #samsfireside

'I want to show the ability in disability and that we can have female heroes with disabilities in adventure books.' Now with added Q&A author interview @scholasticuk.bsky.social #KidLitUK

If you need something delivered in space with no questions asked, the Galaxy Runners are for you!🚀🪐 Galaxy Runners: Jello Breaks the Universe, written and illustrated by James Lancett, is out July 2026! ⚡️ #GalaxyRunners

The Mancusis don't have any kids... but they sure do have a lot of pets! So when they're desperate for a sitter, who do they call? The Baby-sitters Club! Read Jessi Ramsey, Pet Sitter - The 18th Graphic Novel in the Baby-sitters Club series - out now! #TheBabySittersClub

Marisee and Robert - the Elemental Detectives - are back to solve a third mystery on the streets of eighteenth century London. And a dragon is dreaming... The brand new book from acclaimed author Patrice Lawrence is out now!

Get ready for a cheeky take on the beloved Christmas classic... The Twelve Bums of Christmas by Sarah Reid and Karl West is the perfect picture book to read together, and it's out today!

Happy publication day @merrowchild.bsky.social! We Three Witches is the angry, sapphic, witchy story of our dreams, perfect for this spooky season and beyond. And it's out today!

JOSEF is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany. ISABEL is a Cuban girl in 1994. MAHMOUD is a Syrian boy in 2015. All three children must endure harrowing journeys. All face unimaginable dangers. But there is always the hope of tomorrow. Refugee: The Graphic Novel is out now.

Celebrate #WorldSightDay with the Ella Jones series by blind broadcaster, content creator and disability activist, @lucyedwards.bsky.social! In a brand-new adventure, Ella must face the god Homados and his plan to throw the world into chaos by increasing noise until it’s unbearable for man.

Suzanne Collins’s fan-favorite book from the #1 worldwide bestselling Hunger Games series has a whole new look, thanks to the beautiful artistry of Nico Delort. Catching Fire: The Illustrated Edition is out now 💜 #TheHungerGames #CatchingFire

Today's the day! Huge congratulations to @billwood.bsky.social on the publication of Be Right Back. Amber, Jonesy, Cam and Buffy have officially split up for college... until Sanera calls them home. Be Right Back is out now 🔍

A gorgeous middle grade mystery, A Dog Called Hero by Katy Birchall sees heartbroken Haley and her new furry friend ex-service dog Hero on the trail of a stolen diamond. Out now from @scholasticuk.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/10/08/a...

Recommended reading & particularly on #WorldSightDay, ELLA JONES VS THE BATTLE NOISE, latest in Lucy Edwards' mythology inspired adventures starring 12 year old Ella. Ella, like Lucy, is blind. Reviewed by #BfK reviewer Rebecca Butler. @scholasticuk.bsky.social booksforkeeps.co.uk/review/ella-...

A spooky middle grade story, perfect for Spooky Season, The Last Resort by Erin Entrada Kelly finds Lila trying to solve the murder of her Grandpa Clem after his ghost pays her a visit. Out now from @scholasticuk.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/10/02/t...

This week #IAmReading MEDUSA GORGON'S BAD HAIR DAY by #BethanyWalker, illustrated by @katieabey.bsky.social – godly shenanigans meet 21st century school drama in this funny and lovely tale. Fans of Loki, check it out! 👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading... @scholasticuk.bsky.social #KidLitUk

#ThisShatteredPromise is on tour! @sharadakeats.bsky.social has been going into schools to chat all things worldbuilding. The students have created some amazing worlds inspired by the fantasy & dystopian world of Sharada's books! Thank you to all the wonderful school librarians for hosting!

Obsessed with Taylor Swift's new album, The Life of a Showgirl? Then you'll love The Taylors and The Taylors Version (Love Stories)! 🧡 A brand-new series following four best friends as they navigate starting school, getting Eras tour tickets, and romantic drama.

Brilliantly funny, The Terrible Trio: The (Not So) Superheroes is the 1st in a hilarious new #KidsGN series from @swapnahaddow.bsky.social & Minky Stapleton. Out now for KS2 readers from @scholasticuk.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/09/23/t...

A wonderful selection of 20 stories retold for middle grade readers, Greek Myths, Folktales & Legends by Vicki Psarias-Broadbent is out now from @scholasticuk.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/09/27/g...

This is tomorrow! Make sure to grab your FREE ticket at www.eventbrite.com/e/camp-ya-ti...

Celebrate Halloween with Book Club Live this October, with brilliant writing workshops, draw-alongs and storytime sessions with your favourite authors and illustrators! Sign up here: shop.scholastic.co.uk/scholastic-s...

On 15th October, join multi-award winning Lucy Edwards to talk all about her new fantasy adventure, Ella Jones vs the Battle Noise! This empowering event will show young people that disabilities don’t have to hold you back. Sign up here: shop.scholastic.co.uk/scholastic-s...

If you've been enjoying Greek Myths, Folktales and Legends by @honestmum.bsky.social, then you'll love our accompanying activity pack! ✨ Test your Greek myths knowledge with fun quizzes, word search puzzles and more: bit.ly/48ynK8d

Join Liz Pichon for some online launch party of Tom Gates: Pesky Pets and Parties on the 9th October! Bring a pencil and paper and get ready to doodle along with Liz. With fun games, a reading and a chance to ask questions, it's unmissable! Sign up here: shop.scholastic.co.uk/scholastic-s...

On 3rd October, join Emily Hibbs, author of Stories from the Wild, to celebrate World Animal Day! From the deepest oceans to peaks of the highest mountain, discover the awe-inspiring wildlife moments that take place all around the planet. Sign up here: shop.scholastic.co.uk/scholastic-s...

How can Britain's Black history inspire epic fantasy? On October 1st, you can meet award-winning author Patrice Lawrence and learn about the historical research behind her critically acclaimed series THE ELEMENTAL DETECTIVES. Sign up here: shop.scholastic.co.uk/scholastic-s...

A beautiful brace of books in the post today. Excited to read Greek Myths, Folktales & Legends by Vicki Psarias-Broadbent and A Dog Called Hero by Katy Birchall. Both out today for middle grade readers, enormous thanks go to @scholasticuk.bsky.social 😊 #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

A brilliant day with @sharadakeats.bsky.social at Newhaven School in Greenwich talking all about world building inspired by her books #TheseStolenLives & #ThisShatteredPromise - thank you to wonderful librarian Carole and the pupils there for all their brilliant ideas!

Get your copy of THE PUMPKIN WHO STOLE HALLOWEEN by Michelle Robinson and Tom Knight just in time for the spooky season - out now! 👻 #ThePumpkinWhoStoleHalloween 🎃

Next Wednesday, you can join author @sharadakeats.bsky.social for an interactive worldbuilding workshop – find out Sharada’s top tips on creating your own fantasy or dystopian world and discover how she created the world of This Shattered Promise! Sign up here: shop.scholastic.co.uk/scholastic-s...

This book haul made my week!😍 Grabbed a few copies of my lovely friend @honestmum.bsky.social debut #kidlit book Greek Myths, Folktales & Legends from @waterstoneskids.bsky.social and it’s BEAUTIFUL. Illustrations by #Paulazorite are STUNNING ✨ Perfect addition to any home or classroom library 📚

Shining in the sky at night is #NoraNightsky Rebecca Lewis-Oakes ill. Becka Moor @scholasticuk.bsky.social - find out what happens when Nora comes to Earth. Her story is #RedReadingHub’s #fiction #kidlit book of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-drs

Just know that The Taylors by @jencalonita.bsky.social will be hugely popular with Swifties in school! Out now for 9-12 readers, huge thanks go to Rosie @scholasticuk.bsky.social 🎶

What would you do if a little dinosaur followed you home from the park? You'd look after him, wouldn't you? But what if the dinosaur was missing his mum? Could you bear to let him go? A DINOSAUR LIVES IN OUR SHED by Kaye Umansky and Pippa Curnick is out now! #DinosaurInOurShed

Welcome to the Ivy Hotel 🛎️ Within the walls of Dublin's oldest, most beautiful and beloved hotel, beyond its secret passageways, danger is lurking... Murder at the Ivy Hotel by Emily Hourican is a charming cosy-crime children's debut. Out February 2026!🔍

Publication day!!! Hurrah… Popcorn smelling Bearcat v Stinky Anteater ? Your choice! Thanks @scholasticuk.bsky.social And @belllomaxmoreton.bsky.social #newbook #bookbirthday

Get ready to learn about incredible animal opposites in this bright and colourful picture book! #IAmBIGIAmSmall by @vickywoodgate.bsky.social is out today!

In a world where all animals have superpowers, Zeb, Margarine, and Barry have the WORST powers of all. Will they ever get to be superheroes for a day themselves? The first instalment in a brand-new, fun and illustrated series from @swapnahaddow.bsky.social and Minky Stapleton is out now!