Magazine subscriptions are a great way to encourage children and teens to read, especially those children who struggle with chapter books or teens who have lost interest in reading novels. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/resources/ma... #teachertwitter #kidlit #readingforpleasure

The latest Read for Empathy collection has been launched. As always, it's full of absolutely superb books, including graphic novels, poetry, picturebooks and non-fiction. The work @empathylabuk.bsky.social are doing is incredibly important. More information here: www.empathylab.uk/rfe

The world needs empathy now more than ever. We're thrilled that Elki is Not My Dog by @earevalomelville.bsky.social & Tonka Uzu has been chosen by EmpathyLab for the #ReadForEmpathy collection 2025! 💫 Download the guides here: buff.ly/33scbwN @empathylabuk.bsky.social @bouncemarketing.bsky.social

A handwritten letter on my illustration work desk to my local MP, Mel Stride, asking him to help UK children's book illustrators keep our copyright during the current AI policy consultation ✍️ @mrsteveantony.bsky.social @alcs-uk.bsky.social @societyofauthors.bsky.social (Typed out in the alt text)

Here are all our book reviews from the month of January. Thank you to all our wonderful reviewers! Link here to read them: justimagine.co.uk/childrens-bo...

www.cambridgeliteraryfestival.com/whats-on/ !!!!!!!!

Teachers, I would love to visit your school for World Book Day Week! If your school is in London (Tuesday4th) or near Leicester (Friday7th) please get in touch via Authors Aloud authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/elen... #author #schoolVisit #teachers #WBD

Some piece of writing, this. www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...

I can’t make money on car sales without stealing cars. And my jewellery business is entirely dependent on burglaries. Think of the economy, people, and not minor inconvenience to individuals! futurism.com/the-byte/ope...

Thought I was 10 minutes late picking daughter from school trip. I was a whole day early.

Fellow UK children's writers; let's make sure our MPs get back from the Christmas holiday to an absolute flood of letters and e-mails protesting these proposals. #KidLitUK

Today, the UK government announced a proposal to change copyright law - for the benefit of AI companies - that would cause huge, irreversible harm to creators. More info below, but most importantly here's what you can do (wherever you live): 1. Email your MP. Template letter in 🧵 👇 1/10

Let's have look at this... We have until the 25th of February to state our views on Copyright and AI. I could really use some guidance from @societyofauthors.bsky.social in understanding this form, and the AOI and other creative associations. ipoconsultations.citizenspace.com/ipo/consulta...

Awful to see this. Please rally round if you can! thebookishtype.co.uk

READING ALOUD CHANGES CHILDREN'S LIVES FOREVER! Just 10 minutes a day can be enough to help them find the love of books, and become lifelong readers. So whatever else you do, always find the time to read aloud – and the more you do, the better! #literacy #reading #books

Good morning. I’m finding it hard to get going these last few days, not uncommon for me in winters. If you got up depleted of beans, well, you are not alone. Let’s go forth and somehow get through today.

Pardon me a little bit of self promotion, but I’m very proud of these two babies, the latest books by dpr-barcelona. ‘Curating Ecologies on Architecture’ and ‘Tender and Toxic Tales’ are beautiful pieces of printed matter bringing more colours to our LINA Writing Award rainbow 📚🌈📚

“Picture books are one of the few places where adults and kids can meet as equals. And where sometimes kids, unbound by convention and alive to the possibilities of language and art, can show adults how to read.” —Mac Barnett #kidlit

Boosting - reply to Fleur to enter!

Generous sharing ! @whatsfsaid.bsky.social Drafting is messy! Thanks 👇👇👇

Delighted that ‘Elki is not my dog’ has been included in the picturebook category!! If you’ve read it and liked it would you like to give it your vote? In any case check out all the amazing books selected. We are thrilled for our book to be in such amazing company! @scallywagpress.bsky.social

Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day. Teach a man to fish, he'll contribute to the global overdepletion of the ocean. So give him a salad, maybe.

I can never understand why children's books get left out of "great book" lists. The books we call "children's books" are really books written for an audience that includes children, but excludes no-one. They are books for EVERYONE - and if you exclude them, you miss the most important books of all!

Did you know that it's #GriefAwarenessWeek? Books can help children to explore feelings around grief and see that others have had similar experiences to them. We've picked out some titles that you might like to try, with lists for different age groups: www.booktrust.org.uk/booklists/g/...

If you’re looking for a free way to support an author, did you know you can ask your library to stock a book you want to read that they don’t have yet? And usually it’s a very basic online form? Google your library name plus the words “request a title” or “suggest a title” to find yours.

Have you been too busy to keep up with what's been happening in the world of children's books? Here's my Reading Matters - Monthly Children's Book News to help you. There are Christmas themed resources included too. I hope it's helpful. #UKKidLit alibrarylady.blog/2024/11/30/r...

If you go to the Illustrators’ Fair at Granary Square, Kings Cross on Sat 7 December, do look for the plaque just off Coal Drops Yard that commemorates Samuel Plimsoll, The Sailors’ Friend, whose history was much bound up in this site. For more about him see my book The Plimsoll Sensation (Abacus).

I had the opportunity to listen to some of the debate in Parliament before the vote today. I was really moved by the tone which was not partisan nor competitive, but conducted respectfully and with empathy. I do hope the conversation around death and care continues.

Hello Bluesky! We're seeing lots of familiar faces on here, and also some new ones (extra big hello to you 👋). This Christmas we want to make sure that every child, no matter their situation, has a brilliant book to call their own. You can help us! ⬇️ childrensbooksireland.ie/support-us/giftabook

Books and reading aren't always easy for families to access, but your support can help us reach children with the #MagicOfBooks at Christmas and throughout the year. Here's how it's been making a difference at food poverty project Feed the Hill: www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...

"Being read to is such a marker of love." In case you missed it, Waterstones Children's Laureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social will be one of the Today Show's guest editors this Christmas! Here, he speaks to Amol Rajan about what his episode will focus on 👇 podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/i...

Books. When buying books for gifts this holiday season, please don't buy from Amazon. Please shop at your local independent bookstore/bookseller. Ask for recommendations. If they don't have a particular book in stock, ask them to order it. Support creatives, local businesses, and your community.

Good morning everyone here. I hope you have a wonderful week!

Friday: This film looks promising, maybe I will check out the book before its release... Saturday: p197 (second round of voting, perhaps you know the book?) Oh look, it is gone dark again. Will it be light again when I find out what happens?

@bsky.app Enjoying this platform, thank you very much for what you do and for being ready for the surge. Do you think there is a way Bluesky could support #Squarespace to include a Bluesky icon for their social links? Currently only a generic link icon applies to the Bluesky link.

Time for my first ever bluesky announcement - I’ve teamed up with @litpinsandco.bsky.social to create a range of MMU pin badges! They’re available for pre-order now, for delivery in early 2025 - don’t delay if you want to be part of this first print run! litpinsandco.com/collections/...

I'm delivering a free writing workshop in Dudley on 10th December with @allstorieswrite.bsky.social There are 20 x £4000 author bursaries available for would-be writers too. Details below: councilnews.dudley.gov.uk/news/multi-a...

My map of children's independent bookshops is updated regularly. Most provide an online service and they're all run by people who can make well-informed book recommendations. Make sure you support your local one if you want to keep it. Any missing, please let me know. padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...

THE HISTORY OF INFORMATION by @chrishaughton.bsky.social is top tier children’s nonfiction - stunning, insightful, and thought-provoking. A must for every classroom and library and in this age of disinformation, it’s the most important book you’ll read this year. #KidlitUK #KidBooksUK

📚✨ Calling all primary school teachers! ✨📚 Dive into the power of wordless picture books with @clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social and discover creative strategies to inspire storytelling, critical thinking, and language development in your classroom. wherereadingrocks.com/event/beyond...

I wanna do a starter pack of book bloggers with websites! 🌎🌍🌏 So comment on this thread so that I can add you! ❤️ Gotta beat the Google Algorithm somehow 🥲

BOOK GIVEAWAY!!! I'm not on social media a lot right now, working very hard on my new book, trying to get it done in less than 9 years this time! In the meantime, I'm giving away signed copies of all my books so far. Repost & follow to enter, & say which one you'd like - closes Dec 14! #KidLitUK

If it's helpful to schools and teachers, below is the link to a year's worth of picturebook assembly suggestions that have a focus on empathy, diversity, equality and inclusion. They're all books I've used and loved. #edusky padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...

EXCITING NEWS!!! I’m joining LICAF in an advisory/ cheerleading role! I hope to help one of the most unique UK fests grow & getting you to join us. More on this soon!

Hello from Harrogate International Festivals! Obligatory first post on Bluesky – please RT to let people know that we are here. Looking forward to finding friends and building networks!

I was invited to contribute a lobster to a nativity in aid of two amazing local charities. It is meant to be a #LoveActually thing. For sale this weekend in Cambridge if you happen to be around…

Writers. @alcs-uk.bsky.social appears to have joined Bluesky. If you haven't previously registered, please, please, please do, and register your last year's articles by the November 30 deadline. It is literal free money, sometimes in startlingly large quantities. www.alcs.co.uk

Hey #kidlit illustrators, I'm a children’s publishing #art director. To celebrate Bluesky’s recent 20M user milestone I’d like to gift a FREE one hour Zoom portfolio-review/coaching-session. 1. Reply w/ your art. 2. Random winner. 3. No DMs please. I will look closely at every reply! 💙❤️