Today would be Russell Hoban's 101st birthday. A great novelist, a great children's author, and a great picture book writer – and always completely and utterly unique. One of my favourites. #Books #fantasy #russellhoban #UKKidlit #childrensbooks

Reminded again of this; Ursula K Le Guin’s acceptance speech. For all writers who see their work as art in its widest sense, as something that adds to and improves the quality of life for everyone: a rallying cry. youtu.be/TW0VhpETLeE

Just saw that one of my favourite bookshops, Bristol’s wonderful Heron Books, included The Feathered Book in their Favourite Kids Books of 2025! Thank you so much! #UKKidlit #childrensbooks #BookBloggers #books #bookshops @everywithwords.bsky.social

We’re only just started the year and already things feel even more grim than they already were. So for #KidsBooksFriday this week, what books can we put in the hands of kids to encourage them question, challenge and think for themselves? #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit

On this day in 1932 Umberto Eco was born. He was a professor of the Middle Ages and Semiotics. Eco is best known for writing novels such as 'The Name of the Rose' and 'Foucault's Pendulum'. #OnThisDay #Books #UmbertoEco #TheNameOfTheRose #BookSky

A huge thank you to Mary Rees at @bookcraic.bsky.social for including The Feathered Book in her 25 Favourite Middle Grade Books of 2025! #UKKidlit #childrensbooks #BookBloggers #books @everywithwords.bsky.social

I just learned that Joan Aiken, one of my favourite writers, passed away on this day in 2004. Beautifully written, her books are packed with verve, wit and adventure, and are always entertaining, always rewarding. One of the great children's authors #childrensbooks #UKKidLit @lizzaaiken.bsky.social

Remembering Joan Aiken and the stories about her haunted house...some of them she wrote herself... joanaiken.wordpress.com/2026/01/03/r...

While at Bath's @mrbsemporium.bsky.social, I got to sign a label, which was then stuck to the ceiling with a pen – a tradition they have for visiting writers. #UKKidlit #childrensbooks #BookBloggers #bookshops

Popped into Bath's lovely @mrbsemporium.bsky.social before Christmas and was delighted to find they had a copy of The Feathered Book. Mr B's Emporium is one of my favourite bookshops and very highly recommended. #UKKidlit #childrensbooks #BookBloggers #bookshops

A massive thank you to @vonprice.bsky.social for including The Feathered Book in her 25 for 2025 round up! #UKKidlit #childrensbooks #BookBloggers @everywithwords.bsky.social

Thank you so much to my old primary school Cotham Gardens for having me in to talk about writing, being a writer, and The Feathered Book! It was wonderful to be back

Thank you to The Irish Times for including The Feathered Book in their Children's Books for Christmas article! "A gripping whodunnit … there is word pleasure in abundance in this atmospheric debut." #UKKidlit #childrensbooks #BookBloggers @irishtimes.com @everywithwords.bsky.social

I just realised that Peter Dickinson died ten years ago yesterday. It was also his birthday. He was an absolutely wonderful (and very underrated) children's writer, and also author of some great detective books. #booksky #UKKidlit #childrensbooks #BookBloggers #DetectiveFiction #Mystery

Thank you to The Irish Times for including The Feathered Book in their Children's Books for Christmas article! "A gripping whodunnit … there is word pleasure in abundance in this atmospheric debut." #UKKidlit #childrensbooks #BookBloggers @irishtimes.com @everywithwords.bsky.social

'Apart from the propulsive plot, there is word pleasure in abundance in this atmospheric debut' Thanks Sarah Keating @irishlittimes.bsky.social for Including The Feathered Book @charlienutbrown.bsky.social in your best books for Christmas!

Thank you to LoveReading4Kids for including The Feathered Book in its Best Children's Books of the Year! "A debut of the highest order" www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/blog/the-lov... #UKKidlit #childrensbooks #BookBloggers @everywithwords.bsky.social

#KidsBooksFriday @irishkidsbooks.bsky.social #UKKidLit #Mythology #Fantasy #Venice #MiddleGrade #Mystery #Adventure #AbseilingLibrarians #bookbloggers #librarians These are all amazing reads, but only one was read in 2025. Will have to think of more recommendations.

Thank you to Books for Keeps for the lovely review of The Feathered Book. "Anyone who wants … to immerse themselves in a deceptively cosy world, will very much enjoy Nutbrown’s imagination." booksforkeeps.co.uk/review/the-f.... #UKKidlit #childrensbooks #BookBloggers

Happy birthday to John Crowley, one of my very favourite writers and author of various magical and beautiful masterpieces, including Little, Big and Ægypt. #booksky #fantasy #fantasybooks #books

Born on this day in 1757 in Soho London William Blake Poet,visionary & Romantic. #WilliamBlake

I had a great time talking about writing and The Feathered Book at Fairlawn Primary School yesterday. Thank you for having me! #kidlit #kidlituk #UKKidlit #booksky #childrensbooks

Received an email from Elon Musk that EWW X account has been closed—never knew that I was a danger 'free speech' &Trump, feel honoured— please repost & follow Indie publisher of children's fiction, three books nominated for Carnegie 2026. #childrensbooks #fiction #childrensillustrators

#TheFeatheredBook by @charlienutbrown.bsky.social illustrated by #ewabeniakharemska & published by @everywithwords.bsky.social is brilliant! Think: The Wind In The Willows meets The Name of The Rose! #UkKidLit Here’s my review👇 vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/11/23/m...

Ticklepenny and Pecksniff descend the library steps. An illustration by Ewa Beniak-Haremska from The Feathered Book #illustrations #kidlit #kidlituk #UKKidlit #booksky #childrensbooks

Elon Musk has just suspended our X account—we're a danger to those who presently control the world, feeling honoured—building our hopes on Bluesky—please Repost Follow indie publisher of fine books #books #Fiction #chilrensbooks @louiestowell.bsky.social

Honoured and delighted to reveal that The Feathered Book has been announced as the inaugural winner of the prestigious ‘Dad’ award #kidlit #kidlituk #UKKidlit #booksky #childrensbooks

Awesome to see Black Gables @eibhliscarcione.bsky.social and The World between the Rain @susancahill.bsky.social nominated for writing and Ewa Beniak-Haremska nominated for her stunning illustrations of A Place of a Thousand Wishes @sarahmerrett1.bsky.social

Thank you to Bristol's wonderful Heron Books for a mention and a lovely review of The Feathered Book in their October round-up www.heronbooks.co.uk/how-herons-a...

The #graphicnovel adaptation of Richard Adam’s #watershipdown is a visual treat. It’s extremely faithful to the original and is structured superbly. A morning of absolute bliss with the expected emotional rollercoaster of a journey. Masterpiece. @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social

Today's Wyrd Britain birthday honours go out to author Susanna Clarke (1959). #wyrdbritainbirthdays #susannaclarke #piranesi #jonathanstrangeandmrnorrell #fantasyauthor

Excellent advice...and something for every occasion! www.joanaiken.com/books/

Happy birthday to Nicholas Stuart Gray – one of the great unsung children's writers. Here's an extraordinary and surprising article about Gray's life: www.imaginarymongoose.co.uk/blog/reviews...

A signed copy of The Feathered Book in Waterstones (Union Street, Bristol)

🐈Today we wish a PAWfect publication day to #TheCatsTales by @charliecreed.bsky.social! 'From Dick Whittington to witches' familiars, this beautifully presented compendium of feline folktales collects evocative stories about cats from around the world.' @waterstones.bsky.social bit.ly/47qn0QA

Thank you to Peters, specialist supplier of children's books, for making The Feathered Book a recommended read and for the lovely review! “A wonderful debut with excellent writing" peters.co.uk #libraries #UKKidlit #booksky #childrensbooks #BookBloggers

My new friend, Captain Hook #puppets #booksky #childrensbooks #books #peterpan

Happy birthday to one of my all-time heroes, the incomparable Ursula K. Le Guin #booksky #fantasy #fantasybooks

Loving this: Books – A Manifesto by Ian Patterson @paftersnu.bsky.social

'The Cat's Tales: Feline Fairy Tales and Folklore' – 40 magical tales about cats from around the world. Published 23 October by @eandtbooks.bsky.social eandtbooks.com/books/the-ca... #cat #cats #catsofbluesky #Caturday #fairytales #folklore

#AliensMadeMeDoIt written by #DavidMacphail & illustrated by #RoryWalker is a funny and heartwarming story ideal for lower KS2 children. Thanks for my copy @everywithwords.bsky.social #UkKidLit Here’s my review 👇 vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/10/13/m...

Thank you @gntread24.bsky.social! I love so many animal stories, but probably the biggest ones for me when I was little were: Kenneth Grahame – The Wind in the Willows Robin Jarvis – The Deptford Mice Russell Hoban – The Mouse and His Child Brian Jacques – Redwall series

Latest on goodnighttoread.wordpress.com book blog. Illustrator Q & A Spotlight- #EwaBeniak-Haremska on the magic of black & white illustrations @charlienutbrown.bsky.social #TheFeatheredBook @everywithwords.bsky.social #BookBlogTours #UKKidLit #Libraries #MG #Fantasy #Mystery #Illustration

Artwork by Shinji Asano for Japanese translations of 'Titus Groan', 'Gormenghast' and 'Titus Alone' #MervynPeake

A very big thank you to @gntread24.bsky.social for posting my blog on Ewa Beniak Haremska's beautiful illustrations in The Feathered Book. You can read it here: goodnighttoread.wordpress.com #BookBloggers #UKKidlit #booksky #childrensbooks #TheFeatheredBook @everywithwords.bsky.social

Happy birthday to Edmund Crispin, one of the best, funniest, and most distinctive writers of detective fiction. Here's the first part of a wonderful article about Crispin: thepassingtramp.blogspot.com/2011/11/what... #booksky #detectives #DetectiveFiction #Mystery

@charlienutbrown.bsky.social @bookcraic.bsky.social et al #bookblogtours #fantasy #middlegradefiction #detectives #worldbuilding #illustrations

Thank you to @kateheap.bsky.social for hosting my blog on The Feathered Book and on why detective fiction is great for children. You can read it here: scopeforimagination.co.uk/2025/09/28/t... @everywithwords.bsky.social #BookBloggers #UKKidlit #booksky #childrensbooks #TheFeatheredBook

It's my stop on the blog tour for The Feathered Book by @charlienutbrown.bsky.social with a delightful guest post about why children should read detective fiction! @everywithwords.bsky.social scopeforimagination.co.uk/2025/09/28/t...

Thank you to @kateheap.bsky.social for hosting my blog on The Feathered Book and on why detective fiction is great for children. You can read it here: scopeforimagination.co.uk/2025/09/28/t... @everywithwords.bsky.social #BookBloggers #UKKidlit #booksky #childrensbooks #TheFeatheredBook