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AdventureX @adventurex.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Announcing our official games selection for #AdvX25! All of these games will be playable at the event, and the devs will be eager to tell you all about them! adventurexpo.org/exhibitors (We may still have one last surprise down the line...) Only 1/3 tickets left! Buy yours now at adventurexpo.org

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AdventureX @adventurex.bsky.social · 18/05/2025

It's been radio silence from AdventureX since our online events in 2024. However, we are nearly ready to announce our in-person return in 2025! Hopefully by end of May / start of June. In the meantime, take note: Location: London, UK Timing: Mid - Late November 2025 #AdvX25

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Bona Books 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🤘🏼 @bonabooks.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

It's International #TransDayOfVisibility 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 And for trans authors in particular: We see you, we read you, we wanna give you money 📖👀💰. Which SFF works by trans authors should we be squeeing excitedly about? #TDOV 📖💙📖🏳️‍🌈📖

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Charlotte Walker @charlrwalker.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

It takes an average of 9.5 years to get a diagnosis of bipolar in the UK. If you want an ADHD assessment in Wales, there’s a 7 year waiting list. 10% of those still waiting for a 2nd contact in adult mental health services have been waiting at least 116 weeks. But tell me again about overdiagnosis

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ALT: a man wearing a top hat and a bow tie is smiling with his hand on his forehead .

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Frances Ryan @francesryan.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

If you want to write to your Labour MP about disability benefit cuts but have limited spoons, here’s a template from @sensecharity.bsky.social you can use: t.co/E8QB6EDi9o Public backlash *does* work at times so let’s keep the pressure up. You too, non-disabled allies!

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Tim Budgen @mrtimdraws.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Wonderful to see #Georgewebster and @helenharvey.bsky.social on #bbcnews this morning - celebrating the release of ‘George and the Mini Dragon!’ It’s on the IPlayer now ! #kidlit

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George Webster - man sitting with glasses . Illustration on screen behind

Helen Harvey - lady with brown hair and George sitting together chatting

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😠 Parilani Pie @parilani.sparkle.blue · 19/02/2025

STOP WHAT UR DOING this is IMPORTANT

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Celine💗💙💜 @cellyx33.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Does anyone have recommendations for their favorite Picrews?

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Tim Budgen @mrtimdraws.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

It’s publishing day for ‘George and the Mini Dragon’ by #Georgewebster @helenharvey.bsky.social and me ! Publishing with #scholasticuk - meet Lava ! #KidLitLaunches #kidlit #kidlituk

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Helen Harvey @helenharvey.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Happy book birthday to George and Mini Dragon! So excited to see this story go out into the world today 🐉🎂✨ The first book from #GeorgeWebster for 6+, in collaboration with @mrtimdraws.bsky.social and me. Join George and Lava for an adventure packed with magic, mayhem and glitter! #kidlituk

The book cover for George and the Mini Dragon. A school boy and a small red dragon against a bright yellow background.

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Laura Henry-Allain @laurahallain.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

🏆I have created a new children’s Podcast My Words, My Book in Partnership with @tapestry.info & The Quick Brown Fox Video Production. 💻Please see the news section on my website for the full Press Release: www.laurahenryallain.com/news/new-pod... #KidlitUK ✅Follow @mywordsmybook.bsky.social

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Viv Schwarz @vivschwarz.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

I filled this in today.

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Gabrielle Kent @gabriellekent.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

If you’ve read the books, try the rad game they are based on. Or vice versa!

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Helen Harvey @helenharvey.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

I just spent an hour agonising over an 150 word prologue/reader catch-up... Then realised I'd already written one and it's much better than today's attempt #amwriting #kidlituk

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Caroline Fielding @cazapr1.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

George and the Mini Dragon arrived today & I quickly read it so I can take it straight into school. Super cute illustrations by @mrtimdraws.bsky.social bring a really fun story to life, great use of makaton, & detail of a (hopefully) realistic inclusive school. Thanks to Scholastic! #DownSyndrome

Cover of George and the Mini Dragon. Bright yellow background, illustration of George wearing school uniform and a small red dragon by Tim Budgen.

"The story I'm about to tell you is
going to sound unbelievable. You
might read it and think, george,
that's not possible. You made it all
up! But I swear every word is true.
This is the story of how I found a
dragon called Lava..."
Developed in partnership with George's co-author, Helen Harvey, George and the Mini Dragon is the start of a fabulous new fiction series for kids aged 6 +.
Full of fun, adventure and mayhem, this series is perfect for early readers
With inspiration taken from George's own childhood, George and the Mini Dragon features his real-life family and friends.
An insightful story that touches on school, working one-to-one with a teaching assistant, and using Makaton signing.
Celebrating uniqueness and being ourselves, George and the Mini Dragon highlights the importance of representation, inclusion and how our differences make us special.
With bold and engaging illustrations by bestselling illustrator, Tim Budgen.

Dear book lovers,
I'm so excited to announce that another book is coming out, my first fiction story! It's super exciting and features me, my friends, Makaton, magic,
mischief and..... a mini dragon! lt's full
of many funny misadventures and celebrates how we are all different. And what could be more different than a pet dragon?
There are some familiar faces and lots of new characters. I can't wait for you all to read it.
Enjoy George and the Mini Dragon
hope you love the story!
George

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Jen Carney @jencarney.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

I have a book out today! #TheDayMySchoolGotFamous is an EXPLOSIVE illustrated comedy about the exciting discovery of an unexploded WW2 bomb under a school playground. (But it's really about kindness and family and fostering and teamwork). I'd absolutely love you to buy or borrow it soon!

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Joyous #ChapterBook post thanks to #ScholasticBooks. Super-excited to read #GeorgeAndTheMiniDragon by George Webster with @helenharvey.bsky.social, illustrated by @mrtimdraws.bsky.social Out 13/02, it looks and sounds fab! 🐲 #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

Copy of the book and its press release. The book’s cover shows a dark-haired cartoon George wearing large green glasses and school uniform, carrying a backpack and grinning at a small flying red dragon, from whose mouth flames are coming.

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Helen Harvey @helenharvey.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

This is a fascinating insight into how different models of e-licensing in libraries could improve borrowing and book reading.

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Iain Moore @iainmoore.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

(Note this is from 18,000 respondents) Strong correlation between people borrowing physical books and buying them. The more they borrow, the more they buy. This research shows the same with ebooks - in fact the correlation is even more marked. So ebook borrowing is good for book sales.

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Jon Ingold @jon.inkle.co · 03/02/2025

Something that really struck me (again? More?) today comparing game writing and novel writing - exposition in games is much easier. Players are trained to treat everything as collectible including information, so they if they can ask questions of an NPC, they will. In dramatic fiction …

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Bristol Short Story Prize @bristolshortstory.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Hello, all. Because of the entry system screw up last night and we're a little low on entries, we'll reopen for 24 hours as soon as we can make it happen on Monday morning, so you have the weekend to get your entry ready, and we'll announce Monday when we're open! Share?! bssp.blogs.bristol.ac.uk

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Bristol Short Story Prize

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Helen Harvey @helenharvey.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

I'm going to do it. I'm going to be brave. I'm going to cook brown rice even though it takes so much longer than white rice.

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

It's friday! Time for the weekly good news thread. What's your good news from the week? Big or small, personal or professional, even a tiny light in the darkness for you.

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Alt: Willow and tara from buffy applauding. They're sitting on the upper level of the bronze behind railings.

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Bristol Short Story Prize @bristolshortstory.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

You have ONLY TWO DAYS to submit your story to the Bristol Short Story Prize! If you're shortlisted, you'll win * a cash prize * publication * free admission to the U of Bristol's Writers' Day on June 7, concluding with a wine reception for the prize winners Send now! bssp.blogs.bristol.ac.uk

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Helen Harvey @helenharvey.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

I got to play an early demo and the writing in this game is phenomenal - so compelling.

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Tim Budgen @mrtimdraws.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

George’s first fiction book ‘George and the Mini Dragon’ - cowritten with the brilliant @helenharvey.bsky.social and publishing with #scholasticuk very soon !

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Helen Harvey @helenharvey.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Delighted to share the latest project I've been working on with George Webster and @mrtimdraws.bsky.social - George and the Mini Dragon is out soon!

A stack of children's books with one propped up. Title George and the mini dragon. A school boy and a red dragon in front of a yellow background.

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Helen Harvey @helenharvey.bsky.social · 25/10/2023

Why does my cat like porridge so much?

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Helen Harvey @helenharvey.bsky.social · 11/10/2023

I'm making a commitment to try and hiss more in everyday life. Like a cat.

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Helen Harvey @helenharvey.bsky.social · 08/10/2023

Pals, I'm on holiday in Shropshire, a place seemingly blessed with many independent bookshops. Who has explored them before, and which ones can I absolutely not miss?

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Helen Harvey @helenharvey.bsky.social · 08/10/2023

Get to know your mutuals - list 10 things you are into: Cats The sea Watching things grow in the garden Video games Knitting Climbing Anglo-Saxon stuff Reading Wikipedia articles about the histories of roads Folklore Dungeons and Dragons

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Jon Ingold @jon.inkle.co · 20/09/2023

Hello game narrative people! Who’s going to be at adventure X this year?

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Helen Harvey @helenharvey.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

So after a good long bout of writer burnout, I gave myself a really long rest, and several months later found myself plotting an epic D&D campaign with a ton of world-building, which is the creative thing that usually exhausts me MOST... And that's how I knew I wasn't burnt out any more

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Helen Harvey @helenharvey.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

Hello #kidlituk_intro! I'm Helen, I wrote Emmy Levels Up, a contemporary middle grade about a girl who beats her bullies with the power of video games. I also work in public libraries, peddling books and D&D to the impressionable youth.

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Helen Harvey @helenharvey.bsky.social · 05/10/2023

Smile upon me, arcane deities, for my new book goes on submission soon.

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