Today is the launch of the National Year of Reading. Grab a book now and join in the fun #nationalyearofreading2026

Today is the launch of the National Year of Reading. Grab a book now and join in the fun #nationalyearofreading2026

…which is my cue to remind you that our current Featured Illustrator is the most excellent @creativedy.bsky.social #UKKidLit #KidLitUK

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...

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

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/

Happy international Unicorn day.

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/

ONLY 2 days until my author-illustrated is out in the world. Still time to pre-order from your local bookshop. 😊

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

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 🧵👇🏼

"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...

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...

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...

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. 😊

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

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

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​

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🙏🏾