My Grandfather had Tourette’s. I know that he experienced prejudice and attempts to bully him. I’ve been pretty stunned that in the reaction to the Davidson episode, we’ve seen a lot of the ignorance that he, a man living his life in the mid 20th century, would have recognised only too well.

First book sales of the day (sort of)! We put the remaining @lydiamonks.bsky.social sold at Saturday's event through our till this morning. These copies are signed by Lydia and with a little drawing to suit each title, available in store while stock lasts! #booksky

I'm at Barnsley Library for the first event of Barnsley Book Festival. Photo from the start of the event with @lydiamonks.bsky.social in front of a room full of families! Stories, demonstrating artwork on the big screen, toddlers crawling in front of me, lots of fun! #booksky

Barnsley Book Festival starts on Saturday and we are pleased to be supporting a number of events, starting with Lydia Monks, art and storytelling, and more storytelling from Richard O'Neill on Tuesday. Plenty more to come, go to the Barnsley Libraries website for more info and to book! #booksky

Relatedly, if you have young children, there's a lovely book entitled, 'Adoette' by @lydiamonks.bsky.social that I highly recommend. ❤️

Happy Publication Day to the 15th Anniversary edition of The Rhyming Rabbit from @lydiamonks.bsky.social and #JuliaDonaldson!🥳 Featuring bonus content, including a make-your-own rabbit ears activity, hop along with Rabbit to rediscover this brilliant rhyming adventure! 🐰 #MacmillanKidsBooks

Spoke to Shleagh Fogarty yesterday sbout why the Chancellor is wrong: our “student loan” system is not remotely fair. It’s regressive and embedding inter and intra generational wealth inequality. It’s not a loan system, it’s a bad grad tax in all but name. youtu.be/uOC6Arrf2us?...

A bit surreal to find myself on the cover of Richard Hawley’s new album! Thanks to Richard, and Chris Saunders for the great photos. 💕

Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ much-loved book The Singing Mermaid comes to life on stage. When - 16/17 Feb Where - London Cost - From £15 disabilityarts.online/events/the-s...

@mrjamesob.bsky.social Such great programmes this week - especially today. Hope you have a big drink in hand now xx

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What brilliant drawings! 😍🐞

Submissions for the CBNN Prize close 26th February and our judges can’t wait to meet up in Manchester and look at the entries together! If you are an unpublished illustrator living in the North, please do enter! For all the info, go to: childrensbooksnorth.co.uk/cbnn-prize 📚

@mrjamesob.bsky.social David Walliams.

Bestselling children’s author David Walliams has been "dropped by HarperCollins" over allegations of "inappropriate behaviour", according to a report in The Telegraph.

Children's publishing right now

I will be at Waterstones Doncaster on 4th December 5.30 - 7.30, storytelling, drawing and signing. See you there! 🎄🤶

What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas, illustrated by @lydiamonks.bsky.social and written by #JuliaDonaldson, is #24 in the Official Top 50 and #1 in the Children's Pre-School and Picture Book charts!🐞🎄 @panmacmillan.bsky.social @thebookseller.com #Christmas2026 #FestiveReads

A Christmas card for Grimm & Co. All proceeds go towards this magical place getting children excited about reading and stories. Cards can be ordered from their online shop. shop.grimmandco.co.uk/products/lyd...

What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by me, is the UK’s bestselling picture book! 🥳🐞

What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas, illustrated by @lydiamonks.bsky.social and written by #JuliaDonaldson, is #1 in the Pre-School and Picture Book charts AND has entered the Official UK Top 50 Charts this week!🐞🎄 @panmacmillan.bsky.social #Christmasread #Booksky

I will be at Waterstones Doncaster on 4th December 5.30 - 7.30, storytelling, drawing and signing. See you there! 🎄🤶

#BookReview What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks - The crime-busting ladybird is back - this time to save #Christmas Read our full review: youngpageturners.co.uk/what-the-lad... #ChristmasBooks #JuliaDonaldson #PictureBooks #YoungPageTurners

@mrjamesob.bsky.social. I love you but feel dejected after your dismissal of the threat of AI on careers of creatives. Easy to say, “that’s life” when illustrators and photographers lose their jobs. And when authors and musicians lose theirs? Scriptwriters and filmmakers? Is that the life you want?

Quentin Blake illustration centre plans opening www.bbc.com/news/article...

I was happy to illustrate cover of The Author magazine for @societyofauthors.bsky.social. 📚

The brilliant Lydia Monks @lydiamonks.bsky.social has drawn this logo for the campaign - you can read all the details on the @societyofauthors.bsky.social website or in the @thebookseller.com

I’m happy to support the @societyofauthors.bsky.social, Children’s, Writers and Illustrators campaign for better recognition of ghostwriters of celebrity-authored children’s books. 👻

@stevecolewriter.bsky.social Have you seen this? 👀

The guidelines have been put together by our Children's Writers and Illustrators group, and a special thank you to @lydiamonks.bsky.social for her beautiful illustration. The guidelines can be found on our website. If you'd like to find out more about the work of our CWIG, then do get in touch.

@mrjamesob.bsky.social It’s the singing fish and the painting. Such a brilliant series. The Aberfan episode was incredible.

In Conversation with… Lydia Monks 3:00pm-4:00pm, Saturday 29th November, Grimm&Co Tickets: £10 / 5 free bursary places available Please follow the link in our bio for full information on this fantastic event, limited tickets available 📚 @grimmandco.bsky.social @lydiamonks.bsky.social

I'm planning to set up a food delivery business, but don't want to pay the people who make the food. If they won't give me free food, they'll kill my business.

@mrjamesob.bsky.social I loved your coverage of the Trump arrival. Reminded me of Terry Wogan. 😄

Congratulations to our wonderful clients @lydiamonks.bsky.social, #KateRead and @louisareid.bsky.social on being longlisted for the @uklitassociation.bsky.social 2026 UKLA Book Awards! 📚 👑Six Queens @panmacmillan.bsky.social 🦜Bright Birds @twohootsbooks.bsky.social 💜Handle With Care #GuppyBooks

More than 500 children's authors, illustrators & educators have signed a statement on Palestine including @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social, @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social, Sir Michael Morpurgo, Chris Riddell OBE, Lauren Child CBE & @chrishaughton.bsky.social Find out more 👉 statement-on-palestine.org

✨Brilliant book news!✨ Dinorella, the first book in a hilarious new picture book series illustrated by @lydiamonks.bsky.social and written by #LouCarter, is coming April 2027!🦖 #Simon&SchusterKidsUK

Simon & Schuster Children’s Books has acquired Dino Tales, a “hilarious character-led” picture book series from author Lou Carter and illustrator Lydia Monks. The first book Dinorella is set to publish in April 2027 👇 #BookSky

Julia Donaldson has increased her lead at the top of the all-time author volume chart, becoming the first writer to sell more than 50 million units through British bookshops since accurate records began 👇 #BookSky

New editions of What the Ladybird Heard Next and What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside, illustrated by @lydiamonks.bsky.social and written by #JuliaDonaldson, are out today!🐞 #MacmillanChildrensBooks @panmacmillan.bsky.social

Unsolicited writing advice, no: 15671561: On FESTIVALS. There are over 800 literary festivals in the UK. Some are high-profile, international festivals like Edinburgh and Hay-on-Wye, others are smaller and more local. Some are subsidized by local arts councils; some have private sponsors. Or both.

Fantastic to see The Tooth Fairy and the Crocodile AND What the Ladybird Heard at the Zoo, illustrated by @lydiamonks.bsky.social, in the Children's Pre-school & Picture Books charts this week! 🧚🐊🐞 @panmacmillan.bsky.social #JuliaDonaldson

If you're in the publishing community and have been using WeTransfer to share work with publishers and others, but don't want your work exploited by AIs without compensation, YOU NEED TO STOP USING WETRANSFER! #CopyrightAndAI @societyofauthors.bsky.social Source: wetransfer.com/explore/lega...

We agree it's vital to support more children to develop a love of reading, bringing them lifechanging benefits. Find out more in the #ReadingRights report here: www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/rea...

Thanks so much to @helenhayes.bsky.social for highlighting our #ReadingRights campaign with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social in the House of Commons yesterday.

Fantastic to see so much client work in Caper bookshop this weekend!📚 @teresaheapy.bsky.social @shirleyhughes.bsky.social @candygourlay.bsky.social @pollyfab.bsky.social @lydiamonks.bsky.social @mini3grey.bsky.social #AshBond

Migration is not a crime

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...