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A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Thanks so much for sharing Louie! ❤️

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I just got an early copy of a book that is an absolute must for a school/home/public library by @amdassu.bsky.social with art by Mia Saine. It covers everything from the history of racism to fake news and practical things kids and families can do to fight racism. Out 24th sept #KidlitUIK

The cover of TACKLING RACISM TOGETHER in partnership with SHOW RACISM THE RED CARD by AM Dassu and Mia Saine. The cover shows human hands in many colours. It's published by Words and Pictures (part of Quarto). My white hand is holding the book against my green wallpaper.

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A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Thanks so much, Louie! I’ll be sharing all the publishing insights we aren’t normally told!

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Hey you! Are you sitting at your desk thinking, I really MUST write that children's book I've had in my head. Well, you are in luck. Because @amdassu.bsky.social is teaching a masterclass on that topic w @litromagazine.bsky.social. She truly is a master. www.litromagazine.com/masterclasse...

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Writing and Pitching a Children’s Book – Litro Masterclasses

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Hazel Pinner @hazelmpinner.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Read it! I lent my copy for a retired teacher friend from my Amnesty group and they loved it too!

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Definitely Wild Jorney by @amdassu.bsky.social! Gorgeous stories linked by a flight of a starling!

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A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Thank you so much Kristina and Empathy Lab!

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EmpathyLabUK @empathylabuk.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

⭐️ Empathy Bookshelf ⭐️ A favourite chosen by Kristina Rahim, 'Fight Back' by A.M. Dassu. ⚡️ You can catch up with our Spark Empathy with Kristina Rahim and Ian Eagleton, over on our website and explore and celebrate families of all kinds - available until end of July empathylab.uk/empathy-day-...

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A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Relieved to say my books resonate with boys, teens, children from low income families and I am writing a book currently for children with SEND

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A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Most epic thread on the Reading for Pleasure report. Thanks so much @louiestowell.bsky.social for highlighting key stats and points! Glad they’re focusing on boys aged 10-16 and early years and your point about visiting local libraries made me want to scream too!

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Julie Cohen ❌👑 @filmmakerjulie.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Massive crowds in Belfast in a quickly organized protest against racism following a horrifying week of anti-immigrant violence. Respect from across the pond. www.bbc.com/news/article...

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Belfast protest: Thousands gather for anti-racism rally

Protesters gathered at Belfast City Hall for a demonstration against racism, after the past week of violence and disorder.

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A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Thank you for interviewing me! I can’t wait to see the physical copy when it arrives!

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Wonderful set of interviews with some great authors including @amdassu.bsky.social in the latest edition of @englishassociation.bsky.social English 4 - 11. We would love to speak to more authors for future editions.

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A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

So happy to hear the class are loving these! Perfect for an empathy boost! Thank you @pynchonic.bsky.social!

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A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Thank you so much, Paddy! Can’t tell you how happy that makes me! 🧡

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A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Thank you so much for picking Wild Journey 🧡🧡🧡

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A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Thank you so much Phoebe! Absolutely made up to see Wild Journey as your pick of the week 🧡

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CLPE @theclpe.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

This week’s Upper KS2 pick: Wild Journey by A.M. Dassu, illus. Joe Lillington. A powerful story linking five children’s lives through a starling migration from Egypt to England. More recommendations: clpe.org.uk/blog

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Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

And #PhoebePicks is back with one almighty brilliant pick! Wild Journey @amdassu.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social #KidLitUK #BookSky

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Paul Blinkhorn @paulblinkhorn.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

And never forget the BBC edited the footage to make it look like the miners attacked the police when in fact it was the other way round. "Our BBC" have always been establishment shills.

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A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

That’s so bloody interesting!

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

The book banning school in Manchester has now been named, the Lowry Academy. Some of the books have been returned to the shelves but not all. Glad to hear CILIP are supporting the librarian ://www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/03/greater-manchester-school-library-censorship-who-is-accountable/

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Greater Manchester school library censorship: who is accountable? - Index on Censorship

Now that Lowry Academy has been publicly named, Index has written a follow-up to last week's book banning story

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gabliotecaria @gabliotecaria.northsky.social · 28/03/2026

Stephen NEVER MISSES 😂😂😂

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

A pal just passed on from their teenage kid that "cracking" means shagging now. Prompted by me doing a James Acaster impression and saying, "Let's CRACK on" and her finding that hilarious. Not the James Acaster impression. This is your PSA. www.hercampus.com/culture/what...

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OK, We Need To Unpack This Dirty TikTok Term

If you've been on TikTok lately, you've probably heard the term "cracking" used in an unexpected context. So, what does "cracking" mean? Spoiler: It's dirty.

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A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

😂😂😂 I can’t keep up!

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A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Thank you so much! I am so honoured to see it listed 🧡🧡🧡

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A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Thank you! So happy to see it here!

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A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

So so very happy to see Wild Journey long listed for this incredible prize!!

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A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

So happy to hear that. Thank you for reading it. I hope your 13 yo gets lots from it. And thank you Jacqui for recommending it 🧡

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Caroline Fielding @cazapr1.bsky.social · 17/01/2026

#KidLitUK First of many, I hope!

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A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Thank you so much for reading it 🧡

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Kirsten Barrett @mrskirstbarrett.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Trying to get back into reading. I managed to get Wild Journey from the library, a wonderful collection of short stories all connected by starlings. 🪶 @amdassu.bsky.social @joelillington.bsky.social

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gabliotecaria @gabliotecaria.northsky.social · 30/01/2026

Off the top of my head, To The Other Side by Erika Meza is an absolute masterpiece, as is @amdassu.bsky.social's Boy, Everywhere. For information books, Elise Gravel's What Is A Refugee was incredibly popular with the library kids. And of course, Judith Kerr's When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit, classic

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Sally Doherty @sallywrites.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

This topic could not be more important at the moment Highly recommend Boy Everywhere by @amdassu.bsky.social It reply helps depict a refugee’s journey in a very human light #ukkidlit

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A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Thank you for featuring a A Very Happy Ramadan!

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

The weather has been grim all year so far, so why not hunker down with a book? That's what we've been doing anyway! If you need some recommendations, then check out the various fiction, non-fiction, and picture/graphic books we read over January: www.libraries4schools.com/2026/02/13/b... #KidsBooks

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Monthly Book Recommendations: Jan 2026 | Libraries 4 Schools

Book Recommendations: January 2026 | It's a new year, and that means there's a whole host of new books to be read!

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Featuring the excellent words and amazing pictures of: Tom Phipps, Jenny Moore & David Dean / Lilitt Wang, Michael Catchpole & Shanarama, Gabriela Goldin Marcovich & Andrés Landazábal, @hackenabush.bsky.social & Mariana Ruiz Johnson, @amdassu.bsky.social & @abeehatariqart.bsky.social...

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Little Rebels Award @littlerebsprize.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Some beautiful #LittleRebelsAward / #EmpathyDay synching happening… 1/3 of Ambassadors- @amdassu.bsky.social @balirai.bsky.social @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social -have all championed social justice themed children’s books as #LittleRebelsAward shortlistees/winners. #KidLitUK

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