1/2 Oooh!!! This is exciting!!! @kidslitfest have put all the art work from illustrators & authors on their website!!!! Proceeds go to their AWESOME #LondonSchoolsProgramme which gives state schools FREE access to author events across London…. www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...

Wishing a very happy publication day to Andy Day and @stevenlenton.bsky.social's 'Dino Dad: Mystery of the Missing Egg'! Published by @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social, the fourth instalment of the beloved Dino Dad series is perfect for fans of silly humour and amazing adventure.

Hey the UK's biggest kids' books festival is NEXT WEEKEND Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June so if you haven't grabbed your tickets yet then this is your sign 👇 www.barneskidslitfest.org @stevenlenton.bsky.social @louiestowell.bsky.social @christopheredge.bsky.social @jasbinderbilan.bsky.social

👋Hello and welcome back teachers and students from Kingston for our FREE London Primary Schools Programme at The Rose Theatre TODAY starring #TraceyCorderoy & @stevenlenton.bsky.social for Key Stage One and #LizPichon AND #JeffreyBoakye for Key Stage Two barneskidslitfest.org/schools/

There’s a black tie ball being held locally in #Bedford (for Stuart’s friends and family - venue kindly not charging for hire). On the night there will be a raffle for attendees. Couldn’t resist donating these lovely books… gofundme.com/f/stuart-minty

👀Don't tell us you haven't booked your tickets for the UK's biggest kids' books festival on Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June? Because these two should really be right on top of your list!⬇️ www.barneskidslitfest.org @stevenlenton.bsky.social

We're so excited because a brand new book from our brilliant Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social is out today! #TheBlockbusters, illustrated by the super @stevenlenton.bsky.social, is another delightful story from Frank, taking us on a thrilling adventure in Hollywood! 🎉

Fancy winning a copy of the latest Dino Dad booked signed by me and Andy Day? Simply repost and follow! Closes 20/03/25

Holy Moly! This story is fabulous. Thanks @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social & @stevenlenton.bsky.social Thanks @panmacmillan.bsky.social & @netgalley.bsky.social for an early read. Pre-order incoming 😊 #KidLitUk #UkKidLit vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/03/15/m...

Just preordered this. Cannot wait for another adventure from @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social and @stevenlenton.bsky.social

I always look forward to a @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social @stevenlenton.bsky.social combo. They are just the best.

🦖 Dino Dad Talent Show We're roaring with excitement for the third book in Andy Day & @stevenlenton.bsky.social dino-tastic series! Dino Dad: Big School Talent Show (out 28 Feb) kicks off with a PR campaign featuring school events, bookshop signings & a media tour @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social.

Hey @stevenlenton.bsky.social we’ve been making Genie & Teeny calendars in 2T today. If you need 30 little ones to work on some G&T merchandise you know where to come 😂

It was our turn on the school book advent calendar yesterday. Look what 2T got! Dino Dad - Ice Age by Andy Day and @stevenlenton.bsky.social

A lovely afternoon celebrating the Puffinbooks poster campaign including Dino Dad with my super agent in Islington! Give us a shout if you see any other posters!

Day 7, Early Readers: ‘How to Grow a Mermaid’ by Rachel Morrisroe & @stevenlenton.bsky.social (Puffin) Visit the most magical shop in town, where two friends will have to be resourceful if they want to stay out of trouble - a story about friendship and adventure! #SparkLonglist

My mum gave a copy of The Green-Fingered Witch to a friend's granddaughter, and this was the wonderful thank you card she received 💚💜🎃 Somebody REALLY loves our book @stevenlenton.bsky.social, and look at Mia's amazing illustration! 💚💜✨ #thegreenfingeredwitch #picturebook #gift #thankyou

⏰CHRISTMAS ART AUCTION COUNTDOWN! Pick up the perfect Christmas present for your kids' books fan from your Festi-faves incl. Axel Scheffler @cressidacowell.bsky.social @dc-litchfield.bsky.social @stevenlenton.bsky.social @nadiashireen.bsky.social + MORE! Bids close 8.00pm TOMORROW Sunday 08/12

You can now grow dragons in Portugal! A lovely new hardback edition in the series with Rachel Morrisroe ✨

Fourth Wicked viewing and the best so far because Bob came along!!!! So fun and surrounded by gorgeous dogs! His cowardly lion costume proved a bit of a hit 🤣🩷💚

A terrific Festive Draw-Off with @sophyhenn.bsky.social Adam Stower and Nick Sharratt at @booknookhove.bsky.social - always fun with these guys - thank you to everyone who are along! 🥳🎄🥰

New Magical Mermaid print available in my store from today! stevenlentonshop.etsy.com/listing/1820...

Happy Kidslit Christmas Party Day!!! See you all tonight 🥳🎄

I'm so proud to have had FOUR picture books published in 2024! 📚 🥰 Illustrated by four equally amazing #illustrators: #DavidRoberts, @brizidamagro.bsky.social, @thomasdocherty.bsky.social & @stevenlenton.bsky.social ✨✨✨✨ These would all make great #Christmas #gifts, just saying 😉💖 #picturebooks

I've been thinking of changing my name! Since Elaine Paige has her own way of pronouncing my name, in solidarity, I will henceforward be known, no longer as LEN-TON, but as simply LEMSIP. 😉

I could not love you more EP 🤣💚🩷 Rounding off an incredibly WICKED week!

Have started a Studiomate Steve Starter pack - will update as more guests join Bluesky 🥳 go.bsky.app/TvB51WG

Tomorrow's Sunday Lunch has plenty to enjoy, hand-picked music tracks, I'll have our Chef Jack making #YorkshirePudding Decorator Will hanging wall paper Maria from @compassconnectd.bsky.social making a Lantern @stevenlenton.bsky.social, @sueatkins.bsky.social on Charisma of Chaos russellprue.radio

Second viewing of the Wicked movie - noticed more details as I wasn't in total disbelief this time. Highly recommend a 2DX screen! Then got home to the pop-up book I pre-ordered moons ago - a replica of the book in the film - just gorgeous and love this detail - like owning a prop from the film 💚🩷

Home just in time for.... 💚🩷

My mini Wicked review now the embargo has lifted! 10/10 - the movie takes (half) the musical and adds more backstory from the book, more humour, beautiful locations, and extends all songs to squeeze every last bit of magic from the source material. Ariana is hilarious as Glinda & Cynthia excels 🩷💚

A little more Wicked en route to last nights studio party! Gorgeous window displays and a very impressive Wizard in store at Liberty 🩷💚

Still pinching myself. What a NIGHT 💚🩷

Thank you lovely Zoe! Honestly, this week is just WICKED 💚🩷

And I got a cheeky hello from Jonathan Bailey 🩷

AND Elaine Paige called me STEVEN LEMSIP!!! Now changing my name by deed poll immediately! I thanked her because I first heard Defying Gravity on her show and was instantly transfixed and curious about the musical - umpteen years later I'm at the premiere with her! 💚🩷

Ok so this evening is going to take some time to digestify! Access all areas pass at the European Wicked Premiere. My absolute dream. I am so so lucky. I saw the stars, I watched the film and it is INCREDIBLE; even more than I'd hoped for 🩷💚

Weeeeeee're off to see the Wizard 😬💚🩷

Phoebe and I finished our most recent bedtime read last night. You can’t go wrong with Shifty and Sam by Tracey Corderoy and @stevenlenton.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social

Come with me, to the Emerald City 💚 #WickedPremiere #WickedMovie

Hello to my WONDERFUL first 1,000 followers! I will be talking a LOT about WICKED the movie this week but I'll be back to posting about illustration ONE SHORT DAY soon🩷💚

Hello @bsky.app! Episode 30 with the amazing Mikey Please (heading to this platform imminently!) is now available! Listen at all your favourite podcasts places including these two; open.spotify.com/show/3MndBEr... podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...

Will start posting here properly next week but just leaving this here for now 😬🩷💚

It’s two weeks until the @booknookhove.bsky.social festive draw off with Nick Sharratt, Sophy Henn, Steven Lenton and Adam Stower. Phoebe, Florence and I can’t wait! @sophyhenn.bsky.social @stevenlenton.bsky.social

The magic word is out!!! Rachel Morrisroe has signed a new SEVEN 😳 book deal with Puffin Books including two more How To Grow...picture books AND most exciting of all, we are bringing Mr Pottifer and lots of NEW magical pals into illustrated, two-colour fiction titles!

Marvellously Revolting Recipes is out TODAY! Inspired by Roald Dahl’s stories and illustrated by a host of incredible illustrators, including me!   With family favourites from the first Revolting Recipes book as well as 26 brand new recipes! Signed copies at @booknookhove.bsky.social 🍫✨

Want to create an AMAZING story... ...that could be illustrated by me, Axel Scheffler, Fiona Lumbers, Sue Cheung, Joelle Avelino or Jamie Smart? THEN meet us all AND THE QUEEN in BUCKINGHAM PALACE! 👑 WELL GET ENTERING because #BBC500Words2023 is now GO! www.bbc.co.uk/teach/500-wo...

Some brilliant signed books coming out this week... and if you're quick @stevenlenton.bsky.social (Illustrator for #RevoltingRecipes) and #HollyBourne are popping in to dedicate some! Get yours here booknookuk.com/product-cate...

One of my spreads from 'Marvellously Revolting Recipes' publishing 28/09/23