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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 01/10/2026

This week #IAmReading TADPOLE SUMMER by @catherinebruton.bsky.social – a heart-wrenching story of family grief, told in an engaging, accessible, even beautiful way. Read it, have a little cry, and wonder at the marvel of it. ❤️ alastairc.com/i-am-reading... @nosycrow.bsky.social #TadpoleSummer

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Tadpole Summer by Catherine Bruton

I Am Reading: Tadpole Summer by Catherine Bruton

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 28/09/2026

It’s Dyslexia Awareness Week 2026, and @barringtonstoke.bsky.social are the champions of dyslexia-friendly storytelling, with so many brilliant books for easy-access reading. And right now you can get 20% off! I LOVE reading. I want everyone to find a book they love, too. Check them out! #Daw26

A poster for Dyslexia Awareness Week 2026 with two books by Alastair Chisholm – Reek and Blitzers

An advert for 20% off Barrington Stoke books until 11th October from site www.barringtonstoke.co.uk using code DAW26

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 24/09/2026

This week #IAmReading MY NAME IS SAMIM by Fidan Miekle, a heart-rending story of a young asylum seeker told in a wonderfully engaging and accessible way. Absolutely recommend ❤️ 👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading... #FidanMiekle @florisbooks.bsky.social #MyNameIsSamim

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My Name Is Samim by Fidan Miekle

I Am Reading: My Name Is Samim by Fidan Miekle

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 17/09/2026

This week #IAmReading the BRITISH MUSEUM: BAYEUX TAPESTRY Graphic Novel by Martin Howard and Javi de Castro – a cracking guide to the (not a Tapestry, actually), packed with silliness. Enjoy! 👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading... @martinhoward.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social @britishmuseum.bsky.social

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British Museum: The Bayeux Tapestry: The Graphic Novel by Martin Howard

I Am Reading: British Museum: The Bayeux Tapestry: The Graphic Novel by Martin Howard and Javi de Castro

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Institut français d'Ecosse @ifecosse.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Jazz Concert with Levi Harvey Trio, Talks with authors Peter May and Mathieu Diez, Children’s Book Festival 2026, concert with @christinebovill.bsky.social... Discover what's on this new season at @ifecosse.bsky.social! Programme: shorturl.at/6Ykaj Join our mailing list: bit.ly/408uLpD

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 12/09/2026

He does understand that you're literally the Astronomer Royal, right? Like, there's only one of you in the whole of Scotland? 😂 We had a great time, thank you so much for inviting us, and it was lovely to talk to your son!

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 12/09/2026

What a fantastic evening at #DynamicEarth for @astroroyalscot.bsky.social Prof Catherine Heymans' book launch for HOW TO DESIGN A UNIVERSE. To hear her reading as the planetarium took us travelling through space was an absolutely spine-tingling experience! @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social

A copy of the book How to Design a Universe by Professor Catherine Heymans

A copy of the book How to Design a Universe by Professor Catherine Heymans, next to a sign for Dynamic Earth

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 10/09/2026

This week #IAmReading CLEOPATRA'S AMULET by Lindsay Galvin, a rich Egyptian action mystery, full of detail but pulled along by a cracking plot. Perfect for young history (or cat) fans! 🐈 👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading... @lindsaygalvin.bsky.social @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social #CleopatrasAmulet

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Cleopatra's Amulet by Lindsay Galvin

I Am Reading: Cleopatra's Amulet by Lindsay Galvin

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 04/09/2026

Who’s up for a Treasure Hunt? Join me at the #AberfoyleBookFestival on Sunday October 11th for a rather different event – a treasure hunt based on my book I AM WOLF! Free but ticketed, come and join us! 👉 alastairc.com/events/20261... @nosycrow.bsky.social #IAmWolf #aberfoyle

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Treasure Hunt at the Aberfoyle Book Festival!

Join Alastair Chisholm at the Aberfoyle Book Festival this October for a treasure hunt based on his book I AM WOLF.

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 28/08/2026

I had a wonderful time with INCH AND GRUB on Thursday, and this Sunday I get to do it again with ONE CHEEKY OCTOPUS – come and join us at the Edinburgh Book Festival! @edbookfest.bsky.social #OneCheekyOctopus @hachettechildrens.bsky.social

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 25/08/2026

This week #IAmReading WILOMINA: THE LAND OF DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES by @metaphrog.bsky.social wonders John Chalmers and Sandra Marrs. A rattling dreamworld adventure with gorgeous art, perfect for fans of Spirited Away and Amulet… 👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading... @scholasticuk.bsky.social #Wilomina

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Wilomina by John Chalmers and Sandra Marrs

I Am Reading: Wilomina by John Chalmers and Sandra Marrs

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 21/08/2026

Looking forward to TWO #EdBookFest picturebook events next week! Join me Thursday 27th for a free session with INCH AND GRUB, and then Sunday 30th for ONE CHEEKY OCTOPUS! 🔥 alastairc.com/events/20260... 🐙 alastairc.com/events/20260... @edbookfest.bsky.social #InchAndGrub #OneCheekyOctopus

A poster for a free storytelling session of INCH AND GRUB by Alastair Chisholm at the Edinburgh International Book Festival on Thursday 27th August.

A poster for a picturebook event with ONE CHEEKY OCTOPUS by Alastair Chisholm at the Edinburgh International Book Festival on Sunday 30th August

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I feel like it’s all I’ve talked about all week but I really don’t get out much so it was quite momentous for me. My good news is getting to go to @metaphrog.bsky.social’s book launch with @signeru.bsky.social AND getting to meet @alastairc.com in person. Exciting times all round.

Me, John, Sandra and Signe at the book launch for Wilomina.

Me, Alastair and Signe at the book launch for Wilomina.

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

So lovely to actually get out of the house to go on a wee jaunt with @signeru.bsky.social to @metaphrog.bsky.social’s book launch in Glasgow last night. Enjoyed hearing about all the work and inspiration that when into the fabulous Wilomina. And great to finally meet @alastairc.com in person!

John and Sandra talking about their history, process and inspirations.

Me, John, Sandra and Signe at the book launch.

Me, Alastair and Signe. You can see that Alastair has done this before and remembered to feature the actual book in the photos!

Book cover for Wilomina: The Land of Dreams and Nightmares by John Chalmers and Sandra Marrs

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 03/08/2026

Hello all! Just a reminder that I'll be at the wonderful #FringeByTheSea THIS WEDNESDAY (5th Aug) with my book BLITZERS. Come and join me for some killer robot fun! #Blitzers @barringtonstoke.bsky.social #NorthBerwick #FBTS

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 30/07/2026

This week #IAmReading AFTER by Pádraig Kenny – post-apocalyptic fun, secrets and hope in this cracking adventure story with some great twists that asks what it means to be a good person… 👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #PadraigKenny #After

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After by Pádraig Kenny

I Am Reading: After by Pádraig Kenny

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

EVENT ALERT for Scottish readers: don't miss out on this action-packed family event for ages 8+ with the brilliant @alastairc.com at #FringeByTheSea, 1pm Wed 5th August. Test your robot dance moves and try to survive the Blitzers Arena! Perfect for gamers and sci-fi fans. 🤖

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 22/07/2026

🚨 Event Alert! 🚨 Join me on 5th August at the wonderful #FringeByTheSea for seaside family festival fun (plus killer robots) with my book BLITZERS. Do you have what it takes to survive the Arena? alastairc.com/events/20260... #Blitzers @barringtonstoke.bsky.social #NorthBerwick #FBTS

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Blitzers at Fringe by the Sea!

Join Alastair Chisholm at the Fringe by the Sea in North Berwick with his new book, BLITZERS

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 20/07/2026

This week #IAmReading #LYKEWISE, a tale of spooky villagers, odd strangers, and creepy rhymes told between two mirrors… Perfect for budding horror fans – Darren Simpson is fast becoming the new king of middle-grade horror! alastairc.com/i-am-reading... #darrensimpson @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social

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Lykewise by Darren Simpson

I Am Reading: Lykewise by Darren Simpson

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Huge congratulations to @alastairc.com as #Reek wins the @uklitassociation.bsky.social Book Awards 7-10+ category! Thank you to all the teacher judges for their lovely words and support for the book.

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Cordelia the sausage dog is lovely but not very sensible! One Silly Sausage Dog by Alastair Chisholm, illustrated by Alex Willmore Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social @alastairc.com #AlexWillmore @hachettechildrens.bsky.social #pb #childrensbooks #childrensbooksillustration #kidlit #dogs

Picture shows the front cover of the book One Silly Sausage Dog by Alastair Chisholm

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 03/07/2026

What a fantastic evening! Thank you so much @uklitassociation.bsky.social for all your work, this is really special!!

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 01/07/2026

This week I am reading JEKYLL VS HYDE by Jack Meggitt-Phillips, and it's a cracker! Wickedly good and dreadfully funny, hilariously miserable and seriously silly – I loved it! 👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading... #JekyllVsHyde @farshorebooks.bsky.social #JackMeggittPhillips #IAmReading

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Jekyll vs Hyde by Jack Meggitt-Phillips

I Am Reading: Jekyll vs Hyde by Jack Meggitt-Phillips

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 23/06/2026

It’s the Barnes and Noble Pre-order Sale, and my new book TINY VOYAGER, MIGHTY MISSION is included! Get 25% off until June 26th with the code #PREORDER25, here 👉 barnesandnoble.com/w/tiny-voyag... #bnpreorder @barnesandnoble.com #TinyVoyager @moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social

A poster advertising 25% off pre-orders of the book TINY VOYAGER, MIGHTY MISSION by Alastair Chisholm, from Barnes and Nobles with code #PREORDER25

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 20/06/2026

#JackMeggitPhillips sent me a copy of JEKYLL VS HYDE, plus a promise of revenge (I may have made him hiss like a wombat). Thank you? Whisky the dog is now guarding the book. If anything happens to me… the book gets it. Be Warned. @farshorebooks.bsky.social @hollyswain.bsky.social #jekyllvshyde

Whisky the Dog guarding a copy of Jekyll vs Hyde, The Potion of Doom, by Jack Meggitt-Phillips.

A proof copy of Jekyll vs Hyde, The Potion of Doom, by Jack Meggitt-Phillips

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Mrs Alexander @mrs-alexander-cps.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

More games inspired by Alastair Chisholm’s book, ‘I Am Wolf’. P5/6 have been very busy with their amazing #CodeRead project. Many thanks to Donna Baird @stninianslib.bsky.social for creating this project! @alastairc.com @carnwathprimary.bsky.social

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 17/06/2026

This week #IAmReading Mike Nicholson’s refreshed HOTEL GRIMM – a clever, spooky, funny tale with a brilliant message about prejudice. Recommend for middle-grade readers, but also for classroom use – great stuff! Read more 👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading... #MikeNicholson #hoodwinkbooks #HotelGrimm

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Hotel Grimm by Mike Nicholson

I Am Reading: Hotel Grimm by Mike Nicholson

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 05/06/2026

So glad she (and you) enjoyed it, Chris!

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 05/06/2026

Check out this brilliant stand at #PrestonLodgeLibrary in response to school library book banning! ✊✊✊ (I particularly like the inclusion of the complete banned list, so you can make sure you get them all 😄)

A table display of books banned by school libraries. A poster above the display reads: "193 Books Banned from English School Library. School leaders in Manchester don't want you to read these books. What do you think?"

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 05/06/2026

I had a brilliant time at the #PrestonLodge Book Festival today – thank you everyone for looking after me and being such a great audience! (And thanks to the lovely folks from @portybooks.bsky.social too!) #preston_lodge_library #ProudToBePL #PLBF

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 03/06/2026

Fantastic, well done! Kevin is inspiring a few of these games! 😄🐜🐜🐜🐜🐜

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 02/06/2026

This week #IAmReading the wonderful HOUSE WITH CHICKEN LEGS books by Sophie Anderson, and they really are a treat – wonderful worlds, wonderful characters, and poignant but beautiful messages. Lovely books! alastairc.com/i-am-reading... #TheHouseWithChickenLegs #Usborne #SophieAnderson

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The House with Chicken Legs

I Am Reading: The House With Chicken Legs and The House With Chicken Legs Runs Away by Sophie Anderson

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 01/06/2026

Join me in August at the #FringeByTheSea Festival in #NorthBerwick for some BLITZERS madness and MILDRED stickiness! 🤖👾🐿️🍯 alastairc.com/events/20260... alastairc.com/events/20260... #StickyMildred @hachettechildrens.bsky.social #Blitzers @barringtonstoke.bsky.social

A poster advertising Alastair Chisholm at the Fringe by the Sea festival on 5th August with his book BLITZERS.

A poster advertising Alastair Chisholm at the Fringe by the Sea festival on 5th August with his book STICKY MILDRED.

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 26/05/2026

@haddstock.bsky.social is coming! Delighted to be at #Haddington Library for some DRAGON STORM fun, with dragon stories from around the world, and the chance to create and name a brand new dragon…! 🐲 @nosycrow.bsky.social #DragonStorm www.citizenticket.com/events/hadds...

A poster advertising events at Haddington Library on Saturday 30th May as part of the Haddstock Festival, including a Dragon Storm event with Alastair Chisholm. More details at www.haddstock.co.uk

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 26/05/2026

CHICK-CHICK!!!! That’s so fab, thank you for sharing! 🤩🤩🤩🐜

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Mrs Alexander @mrs-alexander-cps.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

P5/6 took their reading outdoors. They are gripped by their novel ‘I Am Wolf’ by Alastair Chisholm! They have only got a few chapters left to read and can’t wait to start designing their games in Computing Science! #CodeRead @carnwathprimary.bsky.social @alastairc.com

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 11/05/2026

Great to hear - good luck with the games!

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Mrs Alexander @mrs-alexander-cps.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

P5/6 & P7 have been reading (and loving) ‘I Am Wolf’ by Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com as part of our ‘Code Read’ literacy and computing science project. Over the next few weeks they will design computer games based on the book which is already a firm favourite! @carnwathprimary.bsky.social

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Congratulations @alastairc.com as #Blitzers is featured as a #BookBuzz secondary read! Thank you @booktrust.org.uk.

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 05/05/2026

📢 The #Bookbuzz Secondary books are here! Carefully selected by an expert panel of teachers and school librarians, they cover a range of genres, formats and reading levels to make sure there's something for everyone. We're so excited for students to discover these top titles!

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

We are so excited to be welcoming @alastairc.com for a book signing THIS FRIDAY to celebrate We Are Dragon! We will have a selection of Alastair's books in stock, including Adam-2, Orion Lost, Reek and more for you to get signed. 🗓️ Friday 24th April ⏰ 4:30-5:30pm 🎟️ Tickets via our bio

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 17/04/2026

Day 4 of Whisky’s Edinburgh Bookshop Tour for WE ARE DRAGON, and today we were at @blackwells.bsky.social and @waterstones.bsky.social saying hello, signing books, and getting tummy rubs (that last one was Whisky, not me) #WeAreDragon #IAmWolf #KidLitUk @nosycrow.bsky.social #WhiskyTheDog

Alastair and Whisky the Dog in Blackwell’s bookshop with a copy of Alastair’s book WE ARE DRAGON.

Alastair and Whisky the Dog in Edinburgh Waterstones bookshop with a copy of Alastair’s book WE ARE DRAGON.

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Signe Rudoviča @signeru.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

I will be speaking at the anti-ableism in children's books seminar about the project I manage #Sharing #Sensory #Stories - you can join in person or online, so do come along, it will be very interesting! Book tickets here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/anti-ablei...

Building anti-ableism through representation in children's material culture. Join us for seminar 2: Books and Reading. 21 April, 1-4:30pm, hybrid event online and at University of Strathclyde, free to attend.

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