Boosting this: if you're in the creative industries or have other creative skills or merch (eg signed books/prints) you can donate to our Sudan auction fundraiser, sign up here! If not? Please do share with your networks! #KeepEyesOnSudan #Creatives4Sudan

I'm delighted that Waterstones in their roundup of best kid’s fiction in 2025 included my novel #RunningMyOwnRace! Thank you @waterstones.bsky.social 🙏🏽. Very much appreciated❤️. www.waterstones.com/blog/the-bes... #waterstoneskids #childrenfiction @nosycrow.bsky.social @bathlitagency.bsky.social

I'm pleased to share that my middle-grade #RunningMyOwnRace is available in #NewZealand. A story about family, friendship, courage & going for your dreams. Running My Own Race - Abena Eyeson -- Nosy Crow - 9781805133735 - Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand share.google/HrPsAzcVDyCD... #kidlit #books

I'm pleased to share that my middle-grade #RunningMyOwnRace is available in #Australia. This coming of age story is about family, friendship, courage & big dreams. Running My Own Race - Abena Eyeson -- Nosy Crow - 9781805133735 - Allen & Unwin - Australia share.google/AoCX4HbnDJ0J... #readers #books

Had a lovely library visit at Loughton library talking about my middle-grade novel Running My Own Race and reading from the book. Thanks to the library and Lisa Leonce for organising the event. Running My Own Race is available to borrow from libraires and to buy from bookshops. #libraryvisit #bhm

This is brilliant! #KidLitUK

So delighted by this longlist! Especially spotting the brilliant RUNNING MY OWN RACE by @eyesab2.bsky.social. Have you read it yet??

www.instagram.com/p/DP6wVPRDIz... One of the best ways to support Black authors is to leave a review. If you bought a book online from Amazon, Waterstones, or another online bookshop, please post your review there. Otherwise, post on your social media or on Goodreads. Thanks❤️. #bookreview #BHM

www.booktrust.org.uk/resources/fi... Wrote an article for @booktrust.org.uk on how stories for children can model ways to resolve conflict & why I included restorative justice in my novel #runningmyownrace. See what you think #kidlit #BookSpotlight #bookstoread #middlegrade @nosycrow.bsky.social

Thanks for sharing this Jon. When I was writing Running My Own Race, I always hoped that it would lead to conversation and discussion in schools. So I'm so pleased it has in your year 5 and 6 classes. ❤️🙏🏽 @nosycrow.bsky.social

One of the things about this study is that a lot of baby and toddler books are written in house, by editors. So the study reveals the whiteness of editorial in kidlit even if not explicitly. But, big picture, this trend is unacceptable. I remember so many promises www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...

Books to Celebrate Black History Month - Nosy Crow share.google/O8FN8IPnC2tM... Today I'm spotlighting books by Black British writers published by @nosycrow.bsky.social, my publisher. Check them out. Buy books by #BlackBritishwriters. All year round. #blackbritishkidlit #ukblackhistorymonth #books

I'm taking part in the CALFE online book event on Friday 3rd October. Book a free ticket on eventbrite (scan the QR code or go to tinyurl.com/Calfe-Online...). I'll be talking about my novel Running My Own Race & reading from the book. Hope you can join us. #CALFE #bookreading #meettheauthor

peters.co.uk/news-page/qa... I'm pleased to have written a blog post for @petersbooks.bsky.social on starting school & the benefits of children's fiction. Check it out. My contemporary middle-grade novel Running My Own Race is available from Peters. #books #schools #libraries @nosycrow.bsky.social

I will be taking part in the CALFE online event on 3/10/25, talking about my debut middle grade novel RUNNING MY OWN RACE and reading from the book. Order your free ticket from eventbrite tinyurl.com/Calfe-Online.... Attend from anywhere worldwide. #bookreading #onlinebookevent #runningmyownrace

Did you know National Fitness Day is on 24th September? Well, @booksfortopics.bsky.social have put together a great reading list to inspire you, including my debut novel Running My Own Race. www.booksfortopics.com/booklists/to... @nosycrow.bsky.social #nationalfitnessday #bookstoinspire

Enjoying the running in the #WorldChampionships? Want to read a book that celebrates sprinting? Try #runningmyownrace. Centred around 11 yr old Kofi, it's a tale about a love for running, family, friendship & big dreams. In many good UK bookshops. @nosycrow.bsky.social #sportsbooks #books #running

I’ll be at Guildford Book Festival this Sunday, 14th September, talking about the real-life inspirations for my WW2 novel ANNA AT WAR. And, inspired by Anna’s story, we’ll attempt to solve a previously unseen MI5 cold case from WW2! Suitable for ages 8+. Tickets at guildfordbookfestival.co.uk

Thank you BookTrust for recommending Running My Own Race in your list of books you love in September 🙏🏽. @nosycrow.bsky.social @bathlitagency.bsky.social #book-recommendations #kidlit

www.thebookseller.com/spotlight/li... I'm delighted that Running My Own Race is an autumn pick in the Library edition of @thebookseller.com Sept 2025. Big thanks to librarian Lucas Maxwell for recommending & reviewing the book🙏🏽 #BookRecommendation @nosycrow.bsky.social @bathlitagency.bsky.social

I have a book out in ONE WEEK! A preorder is a good deed: it lets retailers know there's a lot of demand, so they'll keep loads instock, so they'll sell more. If you'd like to aid my pre pub nerves, a preorder is GOLDEN. And you can do it here or at your local indie! www.walker.co.uk/978152951581...

www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme... Thank you @booktrust.org.uk for your lovely review of Running My Own Race 🙏🏽. #runningmyownracebook #bookreview #bookrecommendations #middlegradebook

My contemporary middle-grade novel Running My Own Race is now available as an Audiobook on @xigxaguk.bsky.social. xigxag.co.uk/audiobook/ru... #audiobooks #Runningmyownrace #middlegrade @nosycrow.bsky.social

This article - shorturl.at/87a8G - explains the many reasons why pre-ordering a book ahead of publication is SO important for authors, but there's another reason why you really need to pre-order FEAR FILES: HIDE AND SEEK. It will give you more time to hide from the Itter... linktr.ee/fearfiles

Thank you A Pocketful of Books for including my middle-grade novel Running My Own Race in your subscription box and for the lovely interview. apocketfulofbooks.com/blogs/news/a... #runningmyownracebook #booksubscription #middlegradebook #kidlit @nosycrow.bsky.social @bathlitagency.bsky.social

I have a book out in two weeks. So....one repost of this and I'll drop one fact/spoiler/detail about the book. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social www.walker.co.uk/978152951581...

A fantastic #teachers resource pack is available to accompany RUNNING MY OWN RACE. Activities link to non-statutory #PSHE curriculum & statutory Relationships & Health education curriculum & to #English in Yrs 5 & 6. #primaryschool #teachersresources @Nosycrow nosycrow.com/resource/run...

Are you involved in a book club? Well, the @readingagency.bsky.social has book club resources for my contemporary middle-grade novel #runningmyownracebook. Check it out. readingagency.org.uk/resources/15... #BOOKCLUB #middlegradebook #kidlit @nosycrow.bsky.social @bathlitagency.bsky.social

So, I mean. €8K? We have, collectively, raised EIGHT THOUSAND EURO for @medicalaidpal.bsky.social! How brilliant is that? The fundraiser is open until noon on Sunday 17th; you can donate directly, or purchase something from our menu of bookish treats. And, wow. Thank you all! @rurooie.bsky.social

HIGH PITCHED SCREAMINGGGGGGG #UKKidlit

Some Loki news: I'll be at The Paper Cat bookshop to do school events on sept 16th and, while there, will be signing/personalising/doodling/stamping etc copies of Loki book 5. If you would like one of these, order here! www.papercatbookshop.co.uk/products/lok... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #UKKidlit

Running My Own Race is an extremely enjoyable debut from @eyesab2.bsky.social. A fast-paced (bad pun) story about Kofi, his love of sprinting and the various challenges he faces when he starts at a secondary school which is a long way out of his comfort zone. Ideal for Year 6. @nosycrow.bsky.social

Fun day signing books in #Bathcity. Thanks @toppingsbath.bsky.social @mrbsemporium.bsky.social @waterstonesbath.bsky.social for having me. These bookshops now have signed copies of RUNNING MY OWN RACE. Lovely meeting @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social. #runningmyownracebook #booksignings #bathcity

Did you know that ESCAPE ROOM: GAME ZERO is in @waterstoneskids.bsky.social sizzling summer paperbacks offer! www.waterstones.com/book/escape-... And this includes the SprEdge edition with exclusive bonus content! www.waterstones.com/book/escape-... A perfect beach read! youtube.com/shorts/OwH8V...

Have only just realised that Running My Own Race appeared in the June 2025 Black issue of the Bookseller (a bit late, I know). Still feels worth sharing. #runningmyownracebook #runningmyownrace #debutauthor #thebookseller #bookseller #blackchildrensbooks #blackwriters @nosycrow.bsky.social

Calling all families of Edinburgh! Get your tickets for an Escape Room event like no other! 10am! Tomorrow! @edbookfest.bsky.social Find the Keys! Unlock the World! #EscapeRoom #GameZero 🔑🌍🔐 www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival...

Delighted that my local library service has now got 30 copies of RUNNING MY OWN RACE and a number of them have been borrowed.🥳 #debutnovel #runningmyownracebook @nosycrow.bsky.social #libraries #uklibraries #middlegradebook #comingofagebook

🚨EVENT ALERT – THIS SATURDAY 9th AUGUST!🚨 Join at the #EdBookFest for an early look at my new book #BLITZERS. I'll be chatting about the book and daring you to survive THE BATTLE OF THE BLITZERS…! 🤖 👉 alastairc.com/events/20250... #KidLitUk @barringtonstoke.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social

I'm repeating my online 'Building a Classroom Reading Culture' session on Monday 11th August at 10:00am. There's no fixed price for tickets as all donations will go directly to Medical Aid for Palestinians (www.map.org.uk). Please share! www.justgiving.com/page/jonatha...

Why read books? Because books are still the most powerful, reliable, transportive & magical storytelling technology we've invented - and all they need to work is YOUR OWN IMAGINATION! #booksky (Cartoon by @mariascrivan.bsky.social)

www.booksfortopics.com/booklists/bo... Thank you @booksfortopics.bsky.social for selecting RUNNING MY OWN RACE as one of your five outstanding titles for August 🙏🏽❤️. #runningmyownracebook #bookofthemonth #booksfortopics #summerread

It's very exciting to see Running My Own Race, my debut middle grade novel, out in libraries. Here it is in Shoreditch library, London. Thank you @farrahriaz.bsky.social for taking the photo🙏🏽. #runningmyownracebook #summerreading #librarybooks #libraries #librarians

clpe.org.uk/blog/running... I am pleased to have written a blog post for CLPE @theclpe.bsky.social. Check it out on their website. @nosycrow.bsky.social #runningmyownracebook #middlegradebook #summerreading #CLPE

x.com/ey_abs/statu... Over on X. Vote for me please! I'm thrilled that Running My Own Race has been included in the #PrimarySchoolBookClub July 2025 vote this evening. Head to @PrimarySchoolBC on X and vote for it using the pinned tweet! Thank you. @nosycrow.bsky.social @zoegriffiths.bsky.social

I had a great school visit last week. My second school visit ever and the kids were great - very responsive and interested. Thank you, Swaffield Primary, for having me. #runningmyownracebook #schoolvisit #authorlife #middlegradebook #summerreading

Starting a thread of my summer holiday reads with a fantastic book. 1. Running My Own Race by @eyesab2.bsky.social An inspirational story of courage about Kofi who wins a scholarship to a private school but struggles to find his place. @nosycrow.bsky.social #UKKidLit #KidLitUK

More book signings. Thanks for welcoming me @waterstoneskids.bsky.social Piccadilly & Islington plus @stokeybookshop.bsky.social These bookshops have signed copies of RUNNING MY OWN RACE. #booksignings #runningmyownracebook #debutauthor #summerreading #schooltransition #middlegrade

Thank you for the lovely review of RUNNING MY OWN RACE 🙏🏽.