It was such an unique opportunity that so many people benefited from irrespective of whether they won or not. Thank you for your support @colleenjones.bsky.social in promoting this competition.

Thank you @storysnug.com. You were one of my pen pals. 🙂

Information about the Slush Pile Challenge. @scbwi-bi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social SCBWI Europe www.wordsandpics.org/2025/07/slus...

Read about @katehigney.bsky.social's experience of winning the April 2025 Slush Pile Challenge. Thank you to Carolyn May McGlone of May Literary Agency for setting and judging this competition. @scbwi-bi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social S CBWI Europe www.wordsandpics.org/2025/07/slus...

I write for children - picture books, chapter books and middle grade. I have joined a UK based but not exclusive group for children's book writers and illustrators group. If you are passionate about kid lit, this new creative community would welcome you. www.facebook.com/groups/14099...

Read about @karinmaatman.bsky.social experience of winning January 2025 Slush Pile Challenge. Thank you to @losbennett.bsky.social of Liverpool Literary Agency for setting and judging this competition. @scbwi-bi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social SCBWI Europe www.wordsandpics.org/2025/06/slus...

Congratulations to @katehigney.bsky.social for winning the April 2025 Slush Pile Challenge. Thank you to Carolyn May McGlone of May Literary Agency for setting and judging this competition. @scbwi-bi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social SCBWI Europe www.wordsandpics.org/2025/06/slus...

Read about @jennywritemoore.bsky.social experience of winning the October 2024 Slush Pile Challenge. Thank you to Millie van Grutten of RCW Literary Agency for setting and judging this competition. @scbwi-bi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social SCBWI Europe www.wordsandpics.org/2025/06/slus...

New April 2025 Slush Pile Challenge set and judged by Carolyn May McGlone of May Literary Agency. @scbwi-bi.bsky.social Words and Pictures @scbwiireland.bsky.social SCBWI Europe www.wordsandpics.org/2025/04/slus...

5* review for #picturebook #boardbook #WhereDoesPooGo? by Katie Daynes and Dan Taylor - Usborne Books. A fun and informative lift-the-flap book for children aged 5+.

5* review for #picturebook #boardbook #WhatIsPoo? by Katie Daynes and Marta Alvarez Miguens Usborne book. A fun and informative lift the flap book. Ideal for youngsters aged 3+. #KidlitUK #UKkidlit

Congratulations to @karinmaatman.bsky.social for winning the January 25 Slush Pile Challenge. Thank you to @losbennett.bsky.social of The Liverpool Literary Agency for setting & judging this competion. @scbwi-bi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social SCBWI Europe www.wordsandpics.org/2025/03/slus...

Thanks Elaine. It was a wonderful experience 😊

Read about @libbyhartwell.bsky.social's experience of entering and winning the July 2024 Slush Pile Challenge. Thank you to Callen Martin of Bell Lomax Moreton for setting and judging this competition. @scbwi-bi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social SCBWI Europe www.wordsandpics.org/2025/02/slus...

So true!

Especially now, nurture your writing inspirations, especially the small, daily writing moments we tend to overlook. - Wrtr #amwriting #amediting Keep #Writing. ~As authors, We need to continue to nurture our stories and creative abilities. #author #writer ~ #authorsky

I thoroughly enjoyed #TheWildRobot by @peterbrownstudio.com. Ideal for youngsters aged 7+. #middlegrade #kidlit

Closing date for Jan. 2025 Slush Pile Challenge, set & judged by @losbennett.bsky.social of Liverpool Literary Agency is tomorrow: 2/2/2025 23.59 GMT. The manuscript doesn't have to be complete before submitting your entry. SCBWI-BI, SCBWI-Europe & SCBWI-Ireland www.wordsandpics.org/2025/01/slus...

Closing date for this competition, set & judged by @losbennett.bsky.social of Liverpool Literary Agency is tomorrow - 2/2/2025 - 23.59 GMT. The manuscript doesn't have to be complete before submitting your entry. @scbwi-bi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social www.wordsandpics.org/2025/01/slus...

This has been a very apt read this holiday. #amreading #kidlituk #middlegrade

The joys of writing a middle grade timeslip adventure. #amediting #kidlituk #ukkidlit

Closing date for January 2025 Slush Pile Challenge, set and judged by @losbennett.bsky.social of the Liverpool Literary Agency is Sunday 2nd February - 23.59 GMT. @scbwi-bi.bsky.social SCBWI Ireland SCBWI Europe www.wordsandpics.org/2025/01/slus...

Hello Writing Community! We are delighted to announce our First Official Bluesky *** #MSWL Day *** February 12, 2025. 🎉🎉🎉 Agents + editors can post what they ✨wish✨ they had in their inboxes; writers can find their next best fit for querying. Learn more here: manuscriptwishlist.com/the-next-off...

This picture book is brilliant. It should be in every early years setting and primary school classroom. @sharonhopwood.bsky.social Marisa Morea @farshorebooks.bsky.social #edusky #kidlitUK #UKKidLit #PSHE

Day 20 of 20 of chapter books that have had an impact on me. No reviews. No explanations. Just covers. #chapterbooks #kidlitUK #UKKidLit #edusky

5* review for 'Inch and Grub - A story about cavemen' @alastairc.com Illustrated by David Roberts. Published by Walker Books. Ideal picture book for children aged 4+. It has a good take away message for people of all ages. #edusky #picturebook

Day 19 of 20 of chapter books that have had an impact on me. No reviews. No explanations. Just covers. #edusky #kidlitUK #UKKidLit #chapterbook

As an author, there's no silver bullet in writing a story, you just have to keep on keeping on and grinding in your writing to get it done. - Wrtr #amwriting Be Writing. #author #writing #writer ~ #authorsky

RIP Peter Yarrow. "Puff the Magic Dragon" is a blast from the past. Where did the last 55 years go?

Calling UK primary school teacher friends! I have nine of these beauties to give away as class reads. Follow, reply and reskeet (is that a word?) for a chance to get your sticky mits on one….

5* review for middle novel #TurtleMoon @hannahgold.bsky.social Illustrated by Levi Pinfold @harpercollins.bsky.social Wow! Outstandingly brilliant. #edusky #middlegrade

Day 18 of 20 of chapter books that have had an impact on me. No reviews. No explanations. Just covers. #edusky #kidlitUK #UKKidLit #chapterbooks

Day 17 of 20 of chapter books that have had an impact on me. No reviews. No explanations. Just covers. #chapterbook #edusky #kidlituk #ukKidLit

January 2024 Slush Pile Challenge. Thank you to @losbennett.bsky.social, Associate Agent at The Liverpool Literary Agency for setting and judging this competition. @scbwi-bi.bsky.social @scbwiireland.bsky.social SCBWI Europe www.wordsandpics.org/2025/01/slus...

Day 16 of chapter books that have had an impact on me. No reviews. No explanations. Just covers. #edusky #kidlitUK #KidLitUK #chapterbook

Day 15 of 20 of chapter books that have had an impact on me. No reviews. No explanations. Just covers. #chapterbook #edusky #ukkidlit #kidlitUK

It was good to see Little Mouse is Absolutely, Completely, TOTALLY FINE! @sharonhopwood.bsky.social Marisa Morea @farshorebooks.bsky.social in Winstone's bookshop in Sidmouth today. It has been bought.

It was good to see that Shadow Creatures @chrisvickwrites.bsky.social @bloomsburybooks.bsky.social in @winstonebooks.bsky.social - Sidmouth was on the wishlist for Sidmouth Primary School. Book purchased for them.

Day 14 of 20 of chapter books that have had an impact on me. No reviews. No explanations. Just covers. #chapterbook #edutwitter #kidlitUK #UKKidLit

Day 13 of 20 of chapter books that have had an impact on me. No explanations. No reviews. Just covers. #ChapterBooks #edusky #KidLitUK #UKKidLit

Very apt.

i’ve done it with oranges and limes before!! the exact ingredients don’t matter too much!!

Day 12 of 20 of chapter books that have had an impact on me. No reviews. No explanations. Just covers. #edusky #chapterbook #KidLitUK #UKKidLit

"From the old I travel to the new Keep me travelling along with you..." 2024 was very good for a number of reasons. Let's hope that 2025 is better

Day 11 of 20 of chapter books that have had an impact on me. No reviews. No explanations. Just covers. #edusky #chapterbooks #kidlitUK #UKKidLit

Day 10 of 20 of chapter books that have had an impact on me. No reviews. No explanations. Just covers. #chapterbooks #edusky #kidlitUK #UKKidIit

Day 9 of 20 of chapter books that have had an impact on me. No reviews. No explanations. Just covers.

A friend of ours knows me too well. 😉