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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Another chance to support Children in Need by bidding on a book. Pandora and the Story Forge is back alongside lots of other fabulous books. www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta... childreninread.bsky.social

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The video is up on my website! 🎉🎉🎉 A sneak preview of Pandora and the Story Forge, beautifully narrated by Deryn Andrews and illustrated by Marie-Alice Harel. gaynorandrews.online/books/ #picturebook #picturebooknarration #primaryteachers #raisingreaders @rocketbirdbooks.bsky.social

Website showing a video playing a recording of the picture book Pandora and the Story Forge.

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I'm so excited to be on the shortlist. Time for a celebratory chocolate biscuit, I think! Thank you so much for organising @iaminprint.bsky.social 💕

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Sharing stories... I had a lovely email from a school I visited recently, with some photos. 'Thank you so much for the valuable workshop. The learners are enjoying applying these principles to their own creative writing...' 💕 #picturebook #authorevent #writingworkshop #writingforpleasure

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Fabulous book launch at Somerville Bookshop, Aberdeen today for the wonderful ‘Pandora and the Story Forge’ by Gaynor Andrews, illustrated by Marie-Alice Harel! @gaynorandrews.bsky.social @rocketbirdbooks.bsky.social MBC Review and bonus Q&A with Gaynor. #picturebooks#illustration #booksforkids

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Watch out for paperback pre-orders of Pandora and the Story Forge slipping through your letter boxes this week! #publicationday #picturebooks #raisingreaders #schoollibrarians #readingforpleasure

Image of a dandelion seedhead with the title Pandora and the Story Forge. Golden ribbons with parts of words twirl around the image.

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

A fabulous Saturday morning at Portsoy Church Centre. Storytelling, story writing and crafts. 💕 #bookfestival @rocketbirdbooks.bsky.social #pandoraandthestoryforge

Author reading picture book at festival, against red and black background.

Tiny fairy lights in jars on a window ledge.

Activities for children set out on a table at Portsoy Book Festival.

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Homemade bunting is finished. Hooray! 😍 To be put to the test on Saturday... #pandoraandthestoryforge #bookfestival #picturebook #authorevent

Knitted bunting in red and black with tassels

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Getting ready for the Portsoy Book Festival next weekend!

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

Going on an Easter Word Hunt! Hunting for Pandora's beautiful words around Portsoy. So lovely to see all the support from local businesses for the @portsoybookfestival on 17th and 18th April. Word Hunt forms must be returned to Symposium by noon on 17th. #pandoraandthestoryforge #readingforpleasure

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Hmm... More candles or just keep heaping on the mini eggs?

Birthday cake with candles, berries and mini eggs.

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Pandora and the Story Forge - 'an enchanting way to enthuse young writers'. 💕 Written by me, illustrated by Marie-Alice Harel and published by @rocketbirdbooks.bsky.social ❤️ #picturebooks #picturebooksforteachers #readingforpleasure #writingforpleasure #nationalyearofreading2026

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

And one for World Maths Day 2026! #mathspoems dirigibleballoon.org/poem/Tangrams

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

These little stories from Fordyce Primary School, inspired by 'Pandora, adorer of beautiful words...' really made my day! The children wanted to stay in to finish them. 💕 #pandoraandthestoryforge #writingforpleasure

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

A great afternoon of creative writing at Portsoy Primary School! We pulled objects out of a bag and wondered what stories they might tell. Looking forward to reading the stories as part of the Portsoy Book Festival. ❣️ @rocketbirdbooks.bsky.social #writingforpleasure #storyforging

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

These beautiful paperback copies of Pandora and the Story Forge have arrived. And they are even more gorgeous than I thought they'd be. 💕 Available 7th May 2026. @rocketbirdbooks.bsky.social #readingforpleasure #writingforpleasure #picturebooks #picturebookart

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Little Spring Moon takes a flight on the Dirigible Balloon. For a host of new poems for children, check out the latest upload on dirigibleballoon.org. #poemsforspring #dirigibleballoon #poetryforkids

Text of poem Little Spring Moon on the Dirigible Balloon website, with poems for children.

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Kathryn Beevor @kathrynbeevor.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Roll up! Roll up! Now on the wonderful dirigible balloon poetry webzine-a fantastic free resource for primary teachers. Thank you for including my poem today:https://dirigibleballoon.org/poem/Roll-Up-Roll-Up

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

So pleased that Little Spring Moon 🌕and Tangrams🔺are up on The Dirigible Balloon website, along with a host of fresh new poetry for kids. @northernjim.bsky.social #poetryforkids #teachingresources dirigibleballoon.org/poem/Little-...

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

What an amazing costume! So thrilled to see Pandora make an appearance at the Book Day costume parade. 🤩❣️🤩❣️ #PandraandtheStoryForge #bookweek #picturebookswelove @rocketbirdbooks.bsky.social

Child in a classroom, dressed up as book character, Pandora, in a black cloak, holding a copy of Pandora and the Story Forge over her face.

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Mark Bird 🦩🦜🐣🦤🦢🦚🖕🦉🕊️ @dreambeastpoems.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Always happy and grateful to have new poems in dirigibleballoon.org - a children's poetry resource like no other the world. Thank you, as ever, to @northernjim.bsky.social #NationalYearOfReading2026 #Poems4kids #TEACHers #poems4kids

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

In this Northern Highlight, we interview Gaynor Andrews, an author based in Moray in the north east of Scotland. Gaynor tells us a bit about her rhyming picture book, Pandora and the Story Forge, which comes out in paperback in May! Link in bio 📚 @gaynorandrews.bsky.social

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

I’m supporting #ReadItForward! Buy PANDORA AND THE STORY FORGE during February and @bookshop_org_uk will donate 10% to @BookTrust and @scottishbktrust & you'll be supporting indie bookshops with every purchase. 💜 #bookshoporg #booktrust #pandoraandthestoryforge #goallin @rocketbirdbooks.bsky.social

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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · 15/01/2026

Yesterday, Liz Kendall and Lisa Nandy gave an update on the progress of the AI and Copyright Consultation. We're encouraged to see the Government recognise the response of the creative sector, as well as acknowledge the vital importance of authors having control over and reward for their work.

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Our next #teaser is from @words-outwest.bsky.social and her beautiful poem What is a Flag 💚 Check out the whole poem and more in our latest issue, free at paperboundmag.com #KidLit #Poetry #PaperBoundMag #SneakPeek

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Here's another #SneakPeek inside the latest issue. This #Teaser from Graham Cawser's Vlad the Bad is also a little sneaky look inside his latest poetry collection Wizards, Witches & Magical Glitches. Read more at paperboundmag.com 📚🖤 #KidLit #Poetry #PaperBoundMag

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Today's PaperBound #Teaser comes from this issue's winning submission - Masquerade by @gaynorandrews.bsky.social 🖤💛 Read the whole poem and more over at paperboundmag.com #PaperBoundMag #KidLit #Poetry #SneakPeek

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

We'll be sharing some #sneakpeeks from inside our new issue over the next few weeks. We're kicking off with a #teaser from this beautiful illustration by Carmen Carreira 💚 Download our new issue totally free at paperboundmag.com for more! #KidLit #Illustrations

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

Today's #SneakPeek comes from @anniellewe.bsky.social's Hedgehog Boy, accompanied by an illustration from Arashi Kim 💚 You can see these brilliant contributions and more by downloading our latest issue free at paperboundmag.com #PaperBoundMag #KidLit #Teaser #Poetry #Illustration #Hedgehogs

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

The next PaperBound #Teaser comes from Graham Seal and his fabulous poem, The Secret Agents' Ball! Read this and more free in the latest issue at paperboundmag.com 💜 #KidLit #Poetry #SneakPeek #PaperBoundMag @rhymster.bsky.social

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Our next PaperBound #Teaser comes from Rebecca Loveday and her brilliantly clever poem, A Terrible Transformation. Read more by downloading our latest issue free at paperboundmag.com #KidLit #Poetry #PaperBoundMag #SneakPeek

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Can you solve a riddle? Get your thinking caps on for our next #teaser. Read Mr Rebus by Erica Chester in our latest issue and see if you can solve the clever rebus riddles hidden along the way... Free to download at paperboundmag.com #RebusRiddles #Poetry #KidLit #SneakPeek

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Watching woods fill up with snow...

A snowy scene with a gate into a field and the woods behind.

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Knock, knock. Who's there? It's one determined chicken. How's a dog supposed to sleep? 16 poems, with posters, are now available in the Surprise issue of Tyger Tyger. Plus downloadable teaching resources for teaching poetry. tygertyger.net #poetryforchildren #primaryteacher

Poem There's a Chicken at My Door, from Tyger Tyger magazine. Image of dog sleeping while a chicken taps on the glass door. Teaching resources for teaching poetry.

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

The 10th issue of the wonderful Tyger Tyger Magazine is all about surprises! 🎉Thrilled that my poem is amongst 16 super poems from jsellarslieshere.bsky.social gitaralleigh.bsky.social cindyfaughnan.bsky.social carolebromley.bsky.social rebeccarouillard.bsky.social and others. 🙏🥳❤️

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Lindsay Littleson @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Yes, children’s publishing is a business but the focus should be on providing children with entertaining, thought-provoking, stories, rather on paying huge advances to celebrities, some of whom only care about staying relevant and building new fan bases. Put young readers first.

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

There's a host of new poems up on the #dirigibleballoon website in the latest December upload. A fantastic resource for teachers, with poems on every subject. Thank you to the Poetry Santa, @northernjim.bsky.social for steering the airship. ❣️ #poetryforkids #kidlit #kidlituk #poemsforkids

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 20/12/2025

Brilliant news! Thank you so much ❣️❣️❣️

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

We really could not make PaperBound without the amazing support, generosity & love that we get from readers for each issue. With this in mind, we would like to thank… (👇a thread)

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Jonathan Humble @northernjim.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

There's been a super response to our Dec. flight call-out. Thank you to all our poets (poets appearing on the Balloon automatically become members of the DB Club). Subs window closing at midnight GMT. JH & the crew (Arthur the Dog) will be tied to the laptops for a while now. 🎈

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Rachel Burrows @rburrows.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

Thanks @northernjim.bsky.social editor at the helm of the wonderful Dirigible Balloon - flying high with new cargo! Jump aboard- it’s a beautiful ride! #poetryforchildren dirigibleballoon.org #kidlit #kidlituk #poemsforkids

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Thank you so much for your patience while we prepare the next issue. It will be worth the wait, we promise! We are thrilled to be including these brilliant writers and illustrators in the next issue 🤩 More info about the new edition coming very soon 👀📚

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Celebrating National Illustration Day with another look at the stunning work in progress photos from Marie-Alice Harel for my picture book Pandora and the Story Forge. 🧡🧡🧡 #illustrationday#illustration #kidlitart #PandoraandtheStoryForge #picturebookart @rocketbirdbooks.bsky.social

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Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Children in Read 2025 What better gift can you give a child, a friend, or yourself than a signed & dedicated Christmassy book? You will also be giving a gift to BBC Children in Need A Book Lover's Trip to the Grotto 🎄 jumblebee.co.uk/childreninre...

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Gary Panton @garypanton.co.uk · 25/10/2025

For Halloween I'd love to gift one of my followers on here a free copy of my new book, The Notwitches: Prison Break, signed by me and Dotty Sutton. If you fancy it, just like this post (and follow me if you don't already). Shares very much appreciated, obvs. UK-based people only, I'm afraid.

A copy of The Notwitches: Prison Break next to a lit-up Halloween pumpkin wearing a witch's hat.

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Fiddling around with making flyers for Pandora and the Story Forge. Just a quick 5 minute job. 😂😂😂

Flyer for picture book Pandora and the Story Forge, with images from the book and review quotes.

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Gaynor Andrews @gaynorandrews.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Such a lovely Pandora and the Story Forge event at Waterstones St Andrews. Storytelling and crafts and mingling with booklovers. #pandoraandthestoryforge #waterstonesevent #booksigning

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