I am running to be Deputy Leader of the Labour Party. As a proud working-class woman from the North East, I have come from a tough council street all the way to the Cabinet. I will be a strong voice to unite our Party, take the fight to Reform, and deliver for our country.

Thank you to leading Irish bookseller @dubraybooks.bsky.social for making DOGDUNNIT by me and #TorFreeman one of your July favourite book choices! @andersenpress.bsky.social 🇮🇪 #kidlituk #ukkidlit #books

Hello #kidlituk_intro I'm Jenny Hawke and am a children’s librarian for GLL Bromley Libraries, passionate about children’s libraries & literature, love being involved with the YLG nationally & regionally.

Alex Wheatle MBE (1963-2025) was our charity's patron. Thanks to Hachette UK & @barringtonstoke.bsky.social we have 10 sets of seven of Alex's brilliant books to give away to UK school libraries. To enter, follow us and share this post. Closing date: 18 July. #ReadingForPleasure #UKKidLit 1/2

So exciting to be at the reopening of West Wickham Library today. Loads of people came along to see the newly renovated library. @peterbently.bsky.social ran a wonderful Storytime & we were joined by some other children’s authors & illustrators! Fantastic day! @marcelafwrites.bsky.social

The Princes & the Pea @peterbently.bsky.social is a heartwarming & joyful twist on the classic fairytale — featuring two princes, a royal test, & a story full of love, acceptance, & happily-ever-afters. 🌈📖 Find out more about Peter & his work: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/pete... #pridemonth

Great to hear more funding for school libraries in the spending review. #libraries

The @booktrust.org.uk #ReadingRights report is out today, emphasising the importance of reading to children FROM BIRTH. The first years of a child’s life are critical for cognitive, emotional & physical development. Link here williamjoseph.blob.core.windows.net/williamjosep...

Happy Publication Day to THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA, written by @peterbently.bsky.social & beautifully illustrated by Claire Powell 👑 This hilarious rhyming and irresistible retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fable defies traditional fairy tale conventions!

@unicolsm.bsky.social Hi Colin. I’m not hugely active here yet but good to see you!

*****OUT TODAY!***** THE PRINCES AND THE PEA, written by me and hilariously illustrated by the fabulous Claire Powell. It’s a modern take on the classic Hans Andersen tale, with a 🌈 twist!

Am at @harpercollins.bsky.social @farshorebooks.bsky.social Insight into Children's Books. 'Reading for pleasure is collapsing. Kids think of reading as a chore Fewer kids are being read to at home Only 40% of parents enjoy reading to their kid'

A fantastic turnout in London today to support the @societyofauthors.bsky.social letter to Meta to protest the use of copyrighted materials to train their AI - OUR BOOKS. Sign up for the SoA newsletters or join to find out what happens next - we're stronger together

On ITV news, talking about Meta’s theft of our work #DotheWriteThing @societyofauthors.bsky.social

👇 www.thebookseller.com/news/society...

Unfortunately I won’t be able to make this protest today but I stand in solidarity with everyone whose work has been ripped off by LibGen to train Meta AI (including ten of mine) in breach of copyright and without recompense. #MetaBookThieves, #DoTheWriteThing #MakeItFair

@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social Thank you for raising the AI and ©️ issue on @bbcpm.bsky.social tonight. Existing copyright law is perfectly fit for purpose: if you use our work, we require recompense. Simple!

Westminster was my Meeting when I lived in London. Youth Demand were young people meeting peacefully. My heart goes out to Westminster Quakers, the young people arrested, and the two Quaker wardens whose home was invaded. We all have a right to peaceful protest. www.quaker.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Happy #WorldBookDay! I’m currently heading to my fourth school of the week for fun and stories! @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social

AABB stands with our trans members, friends, colleagues, heroes, and the countless trans Americans who will be affected by this needlessly cruel Executive Order from the Trump Administration. We are proud to do so alongside so many of our comrades in the fight against book bans.

Did...Did Tolkien write this article?

The @societyofauthors.bsky.social is calling for celebrities, publishers and agents to acknowledge the writers behind celebrity books, particularly for children societyofauthors.org/2024/12/09/c...

Homophone corner. Just caught a snippet of a news report on Syria and in particular the Alawite influence on the Assad regime. Except what I first heard was “Isle of Wight”.

Happy Thanksgiving today to all those celebrating today. May your pies be the best you ever tasted. ( Here’s one of mine from ‘Pumpkin Soup’ which was inspired by the fall in New England.

Spotted near me. If anyone needs to get hold of Mr Chester Drawers (also operating under the curious nickname “Bedside” - probably best not to ask) this is the place to find him. 😆

Nearly up to 100 followers on here. A way to go to match my 4k on the blue bird but encouraging 😊. Nice to see librarians and teachers arriving as well as children’s book writers, illustrators, publishers and promoters of reading.

Help @booktrust.bsky.social send book gifts to children in care and through community food banks this Christmas time. £10 will bring joy and comfort to a child in need. Can you help? www.booktrust.org.uk/xmas #MagicOfBooks

@gmcm.bsky.social Hi! Thanks for following me here. I’ll happily follow back - I just need a little more info in your profile. It would be great to know who you are 😊

Hello! I joined a while back but am testing the water now because, well, you probably know why. Looking forward to connecting with other children’s book folk!