Today's my turn on the blog tour for SuperQuesters Mission: Rainforest Magic by @pauliancross.bsky.social illustrated by Katarina Gasko A perfect mix of STEM & story a great way of encouraging would be scientists. Published 6 Nov. @questfriendz.bsky.social alibrarylady.blog/2025/11/04/b...

🎉 Join @librarylady.bsky.social for day 2 of the SuperQuesters Mission: Rainforest Magic by @pauliancross.bsky.social blog tour.🦜 Tomorrow (5 Nov) the tour continues with @bookcraic.bsky.social!

💫 BOOK BLOG TOUR NEWS! 💫 The blog tour for SuperQuesters Mission: River Crest Rescue by @pauliancross.bsky.social starts on Mon 3 Nov with @readforgood.bsky.social,

Winner of the 10th #KlausFluggePrize Announced! Congratulations to Emma Farrarons who won with MY HAIR IS AS LONG AS A RIVER, written by Charlie Castle @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social alibrarylady.blog/2025/09/12/w...

Congratulations Emma Farrarons, winner of the 2025 #KlausFluggePrize for most exciting and promising newcomer to picture book #illustration with MY HAIR IS AS LONG AS A RIVER, written by Charlie Castle, published by Macmillan Children's Books 💐#BookSky #KidLit booksforkeeps.co.uk/2025-klaus-f...

One for teachers and school librarians! #Kidlit

#WarDog: The true story of Judy, hero of WWII by @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social illustrated by #CarolinaRabei A thoughtful look at a sometimes overlooked aspect of war & perfect for younger readers. Published 14th Aug by @scholasticuk.bsky.social #UKKidLit alibrarylady.blog/2025/08/05/w...

Starvation is spreading across Gaza. Supplies are exhausted, and more lives are being lost each day. With @cafod.bsky.social, I'm asking my MP to call for the UK government to take urgent action. Join me: action.cafod.org.uk/page/174977/...

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...

Just putting it out there in the universe I suspect lots of young people will be wanting to read about girls football following the Lioness’ latest success. I have written lots of books in this genre Also - for any editors interested, I would always love to write more 😂

I’m so grateful to @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social for sending me a proof of the brilliant #YA novel #MyNameIsJodieJones by @emmashevah.bsky.social #UkKidLit #KidLitUk Here’s my review👇 vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/07/28/y...

A new middle grade from Kirsty Applebaum is always exciting and I can’t wait to read magical mystery The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good. Out 11/09, huge thanks go to @becmason26.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social for this fab proof! 🥰 #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

Schools across the country have now broken up for the summer holidays and if you are looking for ways to encourage children to enjoy books and stories I hope that some of the books and links I am sharing here will be helpful. #UKKidLit #SchoolsOut #Summerreading alibrarylady.blog/2025/07/23/s...

An exciting choose your own adventure story, Storm Quest by Andy Prentice, illustrated by Tom Knight, is perfect entertainment for 9+ readers. Out 14/08 from #UsborneBooks #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/07/21/s...

Here is our first round-up of reviews for the summer holidays for you. Happy reading everyone! Thank you @librarylady.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @samcreighton.bsky.social @barbaraevav.bsky.social and all our other reviewers this week: justimagine.co.uk/childrens-bo...

Publishing on 14th Aug 2025, #Gloam by #JackMackay is a brilliant new title for your #MGHorror collections. Thanks for my copy @lizscottpr.bsky.social & @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social #UkKidLit Here’s my review 👇 vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/07/17/m...

It's a bumper #PictureBookFriday with this collection of 8 gorgeous books just perfect for EYFS and KS1 in the autumn term. @simonkidsuk.bsky.social @templarbooks.bsky.social @scholasticuk.bsky.social scopeforimagination.co.uk/2025/07/11/p...

Out now! #BfK273, our #summer special! Authorgraph interview Kenneth Oppel, Windows into Illustration Jarvis, new Beyond the Secret Garden, new Picture This, Nikesh Shukla on reading for pleasure + interviews, new #childrensbook reviews & more #KidLit #BookSky 😎 booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/bfk-27...

Wonderful to see you here! The #LittleRebelsAward is an award for UK radical children’s fiction, run by @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social & @housmansbookshop.bsky.social on behalf of the Alliance of Radical Booksellers. And we’ve just announced our: 2025 Little Rebels Award Shortlist!

Today I'm sharing nine completely captivating middle grade adventures that will get kids reading this summer! Find my reviews on the link below: scopeforimagination.co.uk/2025/07/09/c... #UKKidLit #KidLitUK

Thank you so very much @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social & @netgalley.bsky.social for early access to #TheChangelingChild by @hsnorup.bsky.social A brilliantly imagined eco-fantasy. #UkKidLit #MiddleGrade Here’s my review: vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/07/12/m...

Margaret McDonald Wins 2025 #BranfordBoaseAward A joyful celebration earlier this week celebrating the best of new fiction for young people. And another prize for #GlasgowBoys! @faberchildrens.bsky.social #UKKidLit alibrarylady.blog/2025/07/12/m...

I'm excited to be working with @questfriendz.bsky.social to reveal the cover of the second book in their chapter books series. SuperQuesters Mission: Rainforest Magic by @pauliancross.bsky.social‬ is out on 6 Nov. You can pre-order your copy now: tinyurl.com/AmazonSQRM @bouncemarketing.bsky.social

Final bumper issue of Reading Matters from @librarylady.bsky.social includes a recommendation for How to be Disabled and Proud (or at least sorta ok with it …) written by @cathyreay.bsky.social, illustrated by @skietchy.bsky.social. Plus details of The Story Arcade at The Story Museum and lots more.

#HeroinesOfTheAncientWorld is a top-notch non-fiction title for #MG readers, written by #HonorCargillMartin, illustrated by #MargauxCarpentier & published by @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #UkKidLit #KidLitUk vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/07/03/n...

NEW for #SLAmembers: explore our capsule #bookcollections. These #booklists will help you maximise the impact of every book on your shelves! Log in to see our KS2 & KS3 lists now: bit.ly/4kpcaPg (members only). Thank you @peters-books.bsky.social for supporting with discounted book packs! 📚 #booksky

So here are my favourite 16 #MiddleGrade (hate that term) books released so far this year 2025 They range from Dystopian Sci-Fi to Epic fantasy and from wild adventure to quiet, gentle storytelling. All are brilliantly written and all have grabbed different readers in our school.

Hello children's book lovers. Here's my final Reading Matters children's book news round up to help you catch up with what you may have missed. Awards news, summer reading ideas and book suggestions to tempt! #UKKidLit alibrarylady.blog/2025/07/05/r...

Zeki Goes to the Market - by #AnnaMcQuinn and #RuthHearson A perfect package for babies & toddlers loved by my favourite little bookworm & recommended for yours! Out now from #AlannaMaxBooks #UKKidLit alibrarylady.blog/2025/07/04/z...

Higher Ground written and illustrated by Tull Suwannakit – a diary of resilience and hope. A beautiful blend of graphic novel, picture book and diary this is suitable for a wide age range. #UKKidLit alibrarylady.blog/2025/07/02/h...

The Dawn of Adonis by @philearle.bsky.social: kindness and courage in children’s literature. Published by @andersenpress.bsky.social this month. This will, I’m sure, be one of my favourite books of the year.… #UKKidLit alibrarylady.blog/2025/06/30/t...

Yes! Such brilliant news. Congratulations @coralrumble.bsky.social 🎈🎉🎈

An introduction to graphic novels highlighting friendship and fun, time travel to Ancient Greece & a historical adventure of family and magic make up this latest selection of children’s books for a variety of ages and reading abilities. #UKKidLit My reviews: alibrarylady.blog/2025/06/24/n...

How to make reading and learning at home fun for parents and young children? #PriddyBooks have the answer. Interactive, fun and engaging. These tick all the boxes! Interactive Learning: Brilliant Books for Pre-schoolers #EarlyLearning alibrarylady.blog/2025/06/23/i...

The highlight of my week was the @andersenpress.bsky.social event celebrating #PhilEarle's new book The Dawn of Adonis. An interesting conversation with editor Charlie Sheppard. In the light of recent research Phil's comments about short chapters, cliffhangers & accessibility resonated. #UKKidLit

I reckon we could use some more kids’ book chat on BlueSky, so I thought I might attempt a #KidsBooksFriday chat. Let’s start with… What is one book you’d love every child to get the chance to read? Mine would be @markbradley.bsky.social’s Bumble & Snug and the Angry Pirates. #KidLitUK #KidLit

The opener to a brilliantly spooky new middle grade series, Dracula & Daughters by @emcarrollauthor.bsky.social is a cracking adventure and one to preorder now ahead of publication on 25/09. @faberchildrens.bsky.social #KidlitUK #NetGalley worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/06/12/d...

Looking for some #weekend reading? The NEW #BfK Book of the Week is NAELI AND THE SECRET SONG by @jasbinderbilan.bsky.social published by @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social - a fast-paced tale mixing adventure, mystery and historical fiction ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️#KidLit #UKKidLit booksforkeeps.co.uk/review/naeli...

There are some great books from @barringtonstoke.bsky.social this month. Here are my reviews of three of them by @lindsaygalvin.bsky.social #VashtiHardy and @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social All brilliant for different reasons! #UKKidLit alibrarylady.blog/2025/06/12/n...

New Fiction for Children The first in a brand new series for newly confident readers, the welcome return of an old favourite, a ghostly train ride back in time and how to overcome the difficulties of being a young carer feature in this look at some newly published fiction for primary age readers.…

How To Be Disabled and Proud (or at least kinda sorta okay with it...) by @cathyreay.bsky.social illustrated by Jaleel Hudson @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social @sallytalksbooks.bsky.social A guide offering kind support & encouraging advocacy & understanding. #UKKidLit alibrarylady.blog/2025/06/03/h...

Here’s our weekend round-up of book reviews for you. Thank you @hfj0108.bsky.social @edfinch.bsky.social @gethinwallace.bsky.social @librarylady.bsky.social Ann Cowling, Theresa Gooda and Rebecca Kennedy for your reviews this week: justimagine.co.uk/childrens-bo...

The Wood Where Magic Grows by @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social illustrated by #EllieSnowdon is coming soon! A splendid start to a new series with kindness, bravery, understanding & a little dash of magic. Get planning with Andy's great resources too. #UKKidLit alibrarylady.blog/2025/05/30/t...

Have you been too busy to keep up with what's been happening in the world of children's books? Here's my latest round up to help you. Reading Matters - Children's Book News #UKKidLit alibrarylady.blog/2025/05/31/r...

Reading Matters – Children’s Book News Welcome to this roundup of what has been happening in the world of children's books over the last month. Lots of awards news this time! It's always fascinating to compare the different short and longlists and it can be a good way of catching up on some gems…

The Wood Where Magic Grows by Andy Shepherd illustrated by Ellie Snowdon Andy Shepherd's The Boy Who Grew Dragons series has a charm and warmth that endeared it to many. School librarians happily recommended the books to both teachers and parents and the stories rapidly became regularly shared in…

During the blog tour for SuperQuesters Mission: River Crest Rescue @librarylady.bsky.social said that the book ‘makes learning fun for children’. What do you think of our new chapter book? Read the whole of @librarylady.bsky.social ‘s review now: tinyurl.com/2zv7uxnb

Join @vonprice.bsky.social for the final day of the SuperQuesters Mission: River Crest Rescue blog tour. A HUGE thank you to all the bloggers who have taken part! 👏 @librarylady.bsky.social @jacquisydney.bsky.social @readingbede.bsky.social and @vonprice.bsky.social

Must-Read Illustrated Children’s Fiction: May 2025 Releases A little girl desperate for a pet of her own, an unlikely trio of heroes fighting pirates in an imaginary world, a worried boy trying to save both an old tree and his parents' marriage and a boy in hospital writing to a dog for help, all…