Diane Ewen
@creativedy.bsky.social
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Hi I’m a children’s book author and illustrator. My agent is Nicky Lander
@thebrightagency.com
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Today is the launch of the National Year of Reading. Grab a book now and join in the fun
#nationalyearofreading2026
8 days ago
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Today is the launch of the National Year of Reading. Grab a book now and join in the fun
#nationalyearofreading2026
8 days ago
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Letterbox Library
3 months ago
…which is my cue to remind you that our current Featured Illustrator is the most excellent
@creativedy.bsky.social
#UKKidLit
#KidLitUK
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Dr Miranda Kaufmann
6 months ago
One month today the book I’ve been working on for the last seven years will be published by
@oneworldbooks.bsky.social
You can pre-order
#Heiresses
now through all good bookshops!
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/heir...
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Kirsten Allen (@kidsstoryworld)
8 months ago
Wow! Getting 900 noisy little dinosaurs all drawing is no easy feat but
@rashmiwriting.bsky.social
and
@creativedy.bsky.social
managed it! Is that what’s known as a successful “Dinodraw”? 🥳🦖🥳
@barneskidslitfest.bsky.social
@puffinbooksuk.bsky.social
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8 months ago
Welcome back teachers and students from Tower Hamlets for our FREE London Primary Schools Programme TODAY at Genesis Cinema starring Maz Evans
@joshuaseigal.bsky.social
@rashmiwriting.bsky.social
AND
@creativedy.bsky.social
. CAN. NOT. WAIT
www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools/
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Happy international Unicorn day.
10 months ago
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11 months ago
TEACHERS OF TOWER HAMLETS! What a top job you've done! Our FREE events with Maz Evans, Joshua Seigal
@rashmiwriting.bsky.social
AND
@creativedy.bsky.social
are now fully booked. Make sure your school doesn't miss out in 2026 by getting in touch here
www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools/
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ONLY 2 days until my author-illustrated is out in the world. Still time to pre-order from your local bookshop. 😊
12 months ago
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Quotes By Her
about 1 year ago
The authorial debut from
@creativedy.bsky.social
, illustrator of Coming to England and winner of the Jericho Prize and the Queen’s Knickers award. Preorder:
panmacmillan.com/authors/dian...
#booksky
#authors
#writingcommunity
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Debbie Ridpath Ohi
over 1 year ago
Posting a
#CoverReveal
or
#BookBirthday
? Credit the ILLUSTRATOR. Not only are you helping boost the artist but it shows people that you or your publisher hired a HUMAN artist. Esp for cover reveals, also credit book designer.
#PicturesMeanBusiness
art by
@sarahmcintyre.bsky.social
#KidLit
🧵👇🏼
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Rashmi Sirdeshpande
about 1 year ago
"Picture books are often quite undervalued, and sometimes seen as a stepping stone to 'proper reading'. But picture books can be transgressive and beautiful and complex." -
@lawrencepatrice.bsky.social
. ALL OF THIS!
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
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How to use picture books to support children facing challenging circumstances
Get recommendations of picture books to try to talk to children facing difficult circumstances, with ideas from our Writer in Residence Patrice Lawrence.
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-features/features/2024/november/how-to-use-picture-books-to-support-children-facing-challenging-circumstances/
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Abie Longstaff
about 1 year ago
The
@societyofauthors.bsky.social
is calling for celebrities, publishers and agents to acknowledge the writers behind celebrity books, particularly for children
societyofauthors.org/2024/12/09/c...
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Call to acknowledge all writers behind celebrity books - The Society of Authors
The Society of Authors is calling for celebrities, publishers and agents to acknowledge the writers behind celebrity books, particularly for children
https://societyofauthors.org/2024/12/09/call-to-acknowledge-all-writers-behind-celebrity-books/
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Naomi Jones
about 1 year ago
I'm offering 3 hours of free picture book mentoring for a UK based writer whose voice is underrepresented in children's publishing. Please help me spread the word by sharing this post. Full details of how to apply are here:
naomiandjamesjones.substack.com/p/free-pictu...
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Free picture book mentoring
For an underrepresented writer
https://naomiandjamesjones.substack.com/p/free-picture-book-mentoring
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Dapo Adeola
about 1 year ago
I’m gonna be joining in with Rashmi and donating my time, knowledge and expertise on this, so give her a follow to keep updated on what’s coming. 😊
add a skeleton here at some point
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Emma Al-munshi
about 1 year ago
Day 4 of the book advent calendar & we read ‘There Was a Young Reindeer Who Swallowed a Present’ by
@kayeb.bsky.social
&
@creativedy.bsky.social
🎁 We very much enjoyed this one. Little man giggled throughout! Can’t wait to hear my husband read it 😂
#kidlit
#bookreview
#writersky
#booksky
#amreading
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Zoe Waring
about 1 year ago
Happy
#nationalillustrationday
Without illustrators you’d probably never see a squirrel in pants. Feel very lucky to do what I do, grateful to all my amazing clients and to all those who find joy in my illustrations! ❤️#kidlit
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M. G. Leonard
about 1 year ago
98% of parents believe it's important for a child to own their own book. But for some, books are a luxury they can't afford. Your donation to @BookTrust will bring children the comfort of books to cherish for years to come. Donate now:
www.booktrust.org.uk/xmas
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Hi everyone, 1st day on this new social. It’s going to take some time to get used to but thanks to everyone for making me feel very welcome🙏🏾
about 1 year ago
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