Incredible news: Tyger is a bestseller in the US! THANK YOU to everyone @penguinschoollib.bsky.social for bringing it to the US, everyone @barnesandnoble.com for making it their monthly pick, and all the brilliant booksellers, educators & librarians who've embraced the book & made dreams come true!

Can you tell what book this is from my review opening line? Science fiction fantasy cowboy friends to lovers middle age romance with disco dragons.

On #InternationalCatsDay read about the 'Lost Kitty in New York City' - a poem that @piecorbett.bsky.social and I wrote while visiting NYC for a book shop event. brian-moses.blogspot.com/2023/06/lost...

The Inclusive Books for Children Awards are open. The awards celebrate outstanding new children’s literature in 3 categories with a shared prize fund of £30K plus, NEW, @ibc-reads.bsky.social is also launching Children’s Choice Awards for primary schools #KidLit booksforkeeps.co.uk/inclusive-bo...

This poem was written for an anthology of #spacepoems for young people. The first version wasn’t quite right so didn’t make the cut. An updated version here for #poemsabout #blacksky #poetsofbluesky #poetry #poemsforkids #poemsforall #poetryforall #PoemAltText

Grammar question: when you're talking about answers to a multiple choice quiz, is it correct to say "Mostly As" or "Mostly A's"? They both look wrong to me now...

I finished 2 excellent magical books this week. Both expertly weave magic into our own world, making it feel like the most natural of phenomena and helping me look at our world with a different slant. What brilliant magical books would you recommend? #KidsBooksFriday #KidLitUK #UKKidLit

Well, I'm an @ldlapinski.bsky.social evangelist til I die, so I'm going to throw their Strangeworlds Travel Agency series in! 🥰 Also adored Tyger by @whatsfsaid.bsky.social, City of Stolen Magic by Nazneen Ahmed Pathak, Otherworld and the Dragon in the Library series by @louiestowell.bsky.social /

Latest favourite would be The Spick and the Span by Pil Van Martin. Funny fantasy at its finest! #KidsBooksFriday#KidLitUK

those damned outdoor pigs can't keep getting away with this

Community organisation Comics Youth has launched the UK's first Youth Comics Laureate. The role builds upon the existing UK Comics Laureate, currently held by Bobby Joseph & supported by the Lakes International Comics Festival. Application deadline 13 Aug #Comics booksforkeeps.co.uk/young-comics...

Who has been excluded from the UK canon of ‘classic’ children’s literature? Which author voices are heard? Teachers- A rich resource/book pack for Key Stages 1&2, complete with discussion plans. #KidLitUK

Yum yum lovely stuff 15thcfeminist.substack.com/p/lord-of-th...

Publishing 25 September, So Far So Good by Ursula K. Le Guin 🌛 The final book of poetry from Ursula K. Le Guin, finished weeks before her death in 2018. It is a huge honour to bring these into print in the UK. You can pre-order now: www.silverpress.org/collections/...

We’re excited to share more #BacktoSchool teacher talks. #PenguinClasroomPartner and educator Nawal Qarooni shares how RUBY RENÉ ALWAYS GETS HER WAY by Ashley Iman and Gladys Jose is great for the classroom for teachable moments, mentor texts, and more. #ad #EDUSky

The Five Petals of Thought is coming real! Fundraiser for supporting me as I write this artifact of an alt history philosophical movement: www.gofundme.com/f/help-nisi-...

The lies of "local control" over public school & public libraries. What new actions in Florida and Texas say about the roadmap of book censorship to come. Florida is demanding book bans without review; Texas is allowing parents to make library book decisions. bookriot.com/the-lie-of-l...

I have packed WAY TOO MANY clothes for the way too many seasons happening between London (26*) and Glasgow (17*, 10* at night) & also my best event shirt from Cats Protection Shawlands, plus SO many snacks for the road trip b/c I am EXCITED AS HECK for this event. See you there?! Sun, 6.30 pm, EFI

Incredible news: Tyger is a bestseller in the US! THANK YOU to everyone @penguinschoollib.bsky.social for bringing it to the US, everyone @barnesandnoble.com for making it their monthly pick, and all the brilliant booksellers, educators & librarians who've embraced the book & made dreams come true!

📚 Books also promote empathy, help us understand ourselves better, and spark interesting discussions! #Booksky

this... all of this.👇❤️❤️❤️

Coming soon! We’re creating a toolkit for young children and their families to discuss, and take action to protect the #FreedomToRead. This 10 page booklet will be available on the BPL website for download during #BannedBooksWeek🎉

Are there any historians out there who'd be up for looking over a quiz I'm doing for school events? It's just five questions, about various wars in history....

How did I miss that the amazing Rebecca Stead (When You Reach Me) has written a new book? Out in the UK January 2026 from @andersenpress.bsky.social #kidlituk

Ray Bradbury - Dark Carnival original artwork exhibition up now at Adam's Gallery in Reigate, UK.

Beautifully illustrated and sensitively written, Tiger’s Last Roar by @harriethowebks.bsky.social & Katie Cottle is a gorgeous story about companionship, the loss of a pet, and the precious memories that we hold close to our hearts. @templarbooks.bsky.social

Unsolicited writing advice, no: 760: Not all writing happens at your desk. Thinking, planning, noticing, asking questions, reading, researching, dreaming - all can be part of the process. (Also, tea.)

Local woman wakes up, redistributes the whole Kennedy family fortune to vaccine development and distribution in North America and around the world, makes oatmeal.

Canadian authors & illustators are speaking up against book bans in 🇨🇦. If you're a published Cdn author or illus, pls consider joining us? www.karijones.ca/canadian-aut... Thx @whatwouldjuliedraw.bsky.social (graphics), @robinstevenson.bsky.social, K. Jones (hosting). #CanKidLit #CanLit #BookBans

Delighted to have this interview with #Colombian author and #illustrator Jairo Buitrago featured on our blog today! #worldkidlit Thank you Clare Gaunt for the conversation 🇨🇴 📚 worldkidlit.org/2025/08/04/j...

Congratulations to @whatsfsaid.bsky.social! TYGER is a New York Times bestseller! 🐅🎉 A massive THANK YOU to all the educators and librarians that shared this enthralling novel with your readers. 🧡

Librarian Leads Reading Garden Project www.slj.com/story/Librar...

From @fastcompany.com: Business leaders should strive to build environments where people feel inspired, curious, and connected. The public library can show you how. www.fastcompany.com/91379648/why...

Based on the true story of Indian WW1 gunner & recipient of the Victoria Cross – Khudadad Khan – My Soul, A Shining Tree explores WW1 through 4 fascinating, distinct perspectives. An emotional story! Out 14/8 for 9+. Thanks @farshorebooks.bsky.social 📖 checkemoutbooks.wordpress.com/2025/08/06/m...

““As outsiders, we built everything from scratch. There’s still too little support for truly independent, diverse-led publishing – and the playing field isn’t level.” We’re so sad to hear that Tiny Owl Publishing is closing after 10 years. www.thebookseller.com/news/inclusi...

Thank you so much to Dame Rachel de Souza for supporting our #ReadingRights campaign with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social. Books build a brighter future for children. But we need support to make this happen. Find out more 👇 www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/rea...

Thank you to everyone who's already signed up, shared or donated. Please keep spreading the word.

New poem for your online workshop The Book | Michael Rosen Poetry Workshop youtu.be/5VikuPLboAM?... via @YouTube

When you really don’t want to go to work because you just need to start that book you’ve been waiting for 💗📚 Roll on home time! @whatsfsaid.bsky.social

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)

If you're in Edinburgh this weekend, and interested in the very best new writing, go to this event @edbookfest.bsky.social! And if you haven't yet read @suchmayer.bsky.social's TRUTH & DARE - this would be the perfect moment for it! @cipherpress.bsky.social www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival...

June 2026!!

The @theclpe.bsky.social Reflecting Realities report is an essential read each year. Please share it with colleagues in schools and look at the books currently available to pupils. They deserve authentic representation in the books they find on the classroom shelves. clpe.org.uk/research/clp...

One for teachers and school librarians! #Kidlit

We’re so proud of our 2025 #LittleRebelsAward Shortlist, exploring such a wide range of social justice topics through accessible child-friendly texts, including: ⭐️war & displacement ⭐️lgbtq+ activism ⭐️intergenerational racism ⭐️historical labour conditions ⭐️structural bullying ⭐️hate speech #KidLitUK

You are not prepared for how gorgeous everything about this book is.

Some gorgeous summer reading choices from @imogenrw.bsky.social Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels: #kidlituk #ukkidlit www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...

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