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Helen Jones @hfj0108.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Very excited that the @sparkbookaward.bsky.social will be underway shortly. The choices were brilliant last year and I’m really looking forward to seeing all the entries this time.

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Helen Jones @hfj0108.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

When the Birds Wake Up by Jessica Mary Ellis is a beautiful book in so many ways and exactly what I needed today #UKKidLit #KidLitUK

Cover of When the Birds Wake Up illustrated by Sophie Burrows Shows Pear playing with her foster dog Piglet.

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londonkidslitfest @londonkidslitfest.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🐊ONE WEEK TO GO!🐊 Next Sunday 11 October you could be hanging out with John Patrick Green at his ONLY London event. BOOK NOW! ➡️🎟️ londonkidslitfest.org @theinvestigators.bsky.social @johngreenart.bsky.social

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 03/10/2026

It's my new book TINY VOYAGER, MIGHTY MISSION! 🤩🛰️ Beautifully illustrated by @shanetolentin0.bsky.social, it's the story of the amazing Voyager Space Probe, still going after 50 years at the very edge of our solar system. Launch date Feb 27 – I can't wait! #Voyager @moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social

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Helen Jones @hfj0108.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I’ve almost finished sorting out the library after the start of the year. Feel like I need new factual books to replace some old stock. With non-fiction November on the horizon, which recent publications should I get and what are your absolute must-haves for a KS2 shelf? #KidLitUK #UKKidLit

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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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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

IT'S WEDNESDAY! It's #buyastrangerabook day. A groovy kind of day all round.. I'll give out TWO books. FOR FREE. If you'd like one, let me know. Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know. UK only It's a thing! Look. www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi... UK ONLY

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Buy A Stranger A Book. #buyastrangerabook - Stuff you might like... - Big Green Bookshop. @biggreenbooks on Twitter. Cheese fan. My Mum says hi.

The Big Green Bookshop an independent online bookshop in selling awesome titles by awesome authors to awesome people

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Huma Naqvi @humanaqvi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Let’s do this @biggreenbooks.bsky.social £20 please to #buyastrangerabook 😊

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A few weeks ago we did cats as our prompt so this week it’s time for the doggies to get their chance to shine. What great children’s books can you recommend that feature or celebrate dogs? #KidsBooksFriday #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit

Book cover for Bear by Ben Queen and Joe Todd Stanton

Book cover for What’s That in Dog Years? by Ben Davis and Julia Christians

Book cover for Claude in the Country by Alex T. Smith

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Helen Jones @hfj0108.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A couple that my daughter loved and two more recent ones. #KidsBookFriday

The Mountain Rescue Dog by Juliette Forrest

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Barbara Henderson (new WIP 6831) @scattyscribbler.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Okay - convince me Bluesky is worth the effort! Where are the like-minded booky people - librarians, teachers, writers, readers, Scottish history nerds, historical fiction buffs, travellers, political lefties, fiddle players, folk show listeners...

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Kids books are riddled with terrible parenting and untrustworthy grown-ups. But sometimes an adult character will get to shine through as a source of kindness, refuge, wisdom or fun. For this week’s #KidsBooksFriday which books feature the lesser-spotted decent adult? #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit

Book cover for Boy in the Tower by Polly Ho-Yen.

Book cover for Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega and Rose Bousamra

Book cover for Wee Granny’s Magic Bag by Elizabeth McKay and Maria Bogade

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Helen Jones @hfj0108.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Some immediately shine (especially in contrast to some really poor examples) but others take a while to show themselves.

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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Do take a look at the free @booktrust.org.uk Represents online author workshops taking place this year. There are six planned, suitable for Years 3-7, featuring an exciting selection of authors & illustrators. The first, with Love Ssega, takes place on 7 October. www.booktrust.org.uk/how-we-help/...

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

This September we celebrate 10 years of #WorldKidLit month - when @worldkidlit.bsky.social encourage us to discover global children’s literature. So let’s use this week’s #KidsBooksFriday to celebrate children’s books from the world. 🌍 worldkidlit.org/what-is-worl... #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit

Book cover for The Runaway Princess by Johan Troïanowski.

Book cover for Jefferson by Jean-Claude Mourlevat, translated by Ros Schwartz.

Book cover for Earthlings: Alien Insights into Earth’s Secrets by Ewa Solarz, illustrated by Robert Czajka and translated by Agnes Monod-Gayraud.

Book cover for The Adventures of Odysseus by Nicholàs Schuff and Mariana Ruiz Johnson, translated by Lawrence Schimet

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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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Helen Jones @hfj0108.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Revolution! by Joan Lennon is a whistle stop tour of 12 revolutionary changes. It is full of incredibly interesting details, some that were familiar and lots that were not. A thought provoking reminder that change is often worth fighting for @templarbooks.bsky.social #KidLitUK #UKKidLit

Cover of Revolution! illustrated by Teo Geogiev

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Joshua Seigal - 'YAPPING AWAY' out now! @joshuaseigal.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

I would be so grateful if everyone who sees this could give it a repost. Due to some unforeseen expenses, finances are tough, but I really do have a lot of positive stuff to offer. Website: www.joshuaseigal.co.uk Sending huge love to all @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social #BackToSchool #EduSky

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Spark! School Book Award @sparkbookaward.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Calling all teachers and librarians! Would you like to help select the Spark! School Book Award shortlists? We'd particularly love to hear from teachers & librarians from underrepresented backgrounds. Apply now via our website: sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/panel-sign-up Deadline: 28 Sept 2026

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Spark! School Book Award @sparkbookaward.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

ATTENTION PUBLISHERS! Spark! 7 is now open for submissions. We're looking for the best new children's fiction and non-fiction for our 2027 Award. Check out our website for full submission details, and send your books in by 17 October: sparkbookawards.co.uk/publishers

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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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Big Bearded Spookseller @bigbeardedbookseller.com · 31/08/2026

It's Monday again and today I'm still reading "Art On My Mind" by bell hooks quite slowly What book(s) are you reading this week? 💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR

White circle on blue background with the text - IT'S MONDAY! WHAT ARE YOU READING? - in the circle

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Helen Jones @hfj0108.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Morning! Only 2 days left before going to back to school so catching up on a couple of MG books.

Revolution by Joan Lennon illustrated by Teo Georgiev

Crow Thief of Magic by Fiona Dixon. Cover illustration by Endmion.

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Joshua Seigal - 'YAPPING AWAY' out now! @joshuaseigal.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I am looking for work for the coming year. Workshops/keynotes/performances etc. Please check out my website for FREE poems and resources www.joshuaseigal.co.uk and email me if interested (address on the website). Any reposts hugely appreciated. Big love. #BackToSchool #BookSky #EduSky #KidLitUK

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Joshua Seigal | Official Website

Website of award-winning poet, author, performer and educator Joshua Seigal. Contains free poetry, and lots of information.

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

This week’s #KidsBooksFriday is inspired by the great Dolly Parton. So whether it’s books about kindness, generosity, gratitude, inclusivity, positivity, hope, self-belief, or something else, let’s share books that embody Dolly’s spirit and legacy. #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit #BeMoreDolly

Book cover for You Choose by Nick Sherratt and Pippa Goodhart

Book cover for Invisible by Christina Diaz Gonzalez and Gabriella Epstein

Book cover for Safiyyah’s War by Hiba Noor Khan.

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Helen Jones @hfj0108.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

To round off a fantastic day of reading, postie has just delivered my preorders of sequels 😍

Book covers - Tiny Hercules: Golden Cabbage Chaos by Jon Lock, Murray and Bun: Murray Explorer by Adam Stower, Splinter & Ash: City of Secrets by Marieke Nijkamp and Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Shadow Compass by Philippa Leathley

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Helen Jones @hfj0108.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Just finished the first of the Darkwood trilogy by @scriblit.bsky.social. Loved it! Brilliantly quirky characters and very funny, it’s a satirical reboot of various fairy tales with plenty of heart. Late to discover this but that means I can order the other 2 straight away! #KidLitUK #UKKidLit

Cover of Darkwood by Gabby Hutchinson Crouch illustrated by David Wardle

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

“You can never get enough books into the hands of enough children” Dolly Parton #BeMoreDolly

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Joshua Seigal - 'YAPPING AWAY' out now! @joshuaseigal.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I don't regret leaving Muskland, but one thing I used to get over on X is work opportunities. Not so much over here. SO, if you or someone you know might need a fun performance poet for the coming term (workshops, keynotes, etc),PLEASE get in touch. Email on website www.joshuaseigal.co.uk pls share

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Joshua Seigal | Official Website

Website of award-winning poet, author, performer and educator Joshua Seigal. Contains free poetry, and lots of information.

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Big Bearded Spookseller @bigbeardedbookseller.com · 24/08/2026

It's Monday again and today I'm reading "Art On My Mind" by bell hooks What book(s) are you reading this week? 💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR

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Helen Jones @hfj0108.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I’m racing through this one - a delightful combination of quirky and funny!

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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

160 schools have already signed up to take part in the first pupil-judged Verse Novel Awards. If your school would like to join them, the deadline is Friday 4 September. To sign up and receive your judging pack, simply complete this form: docs.google.com/forms/d/1Dmc...

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

I was excited for my copy of Comics in the Classroom by @eggyhelen.bsky.social and Lucy Starbuck Braidley to arrive yesterday. So for this week’s #KidsBooksFriday, what comics / graphic novels do you reckon could work particularly well in a classroom? #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit

Comics in the Classroom by Helen Jones and Lucy Starbuck Braidley

Book cover for Wildful by Kengo Kurimoto

Book cover for Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas

Book cover for Bumble & Snug and the Jealous Giants by Mark Bradley

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

If you keep missing my (ok sparse) posts about my books and events, please sign up to my newsletter! Then you will know ALL THE THINGS! news.louiestowell.com

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Louie Stowell Newsletter

A monthly(ish) newsletter about my books, events and writing life.

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Are YOU going to the Edinburgh festival with kids? I can't promise to be a profound one woman show about the nature of war or a comedian who's been on taskmaster but I CAN entertain your children. Roll up, roll up to the Loki show! #Booksky #KidLitUK #Edinburgh www.edbookfest.co.uk/events/when-...

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When Chaos Comes Calling with Louie Stowell | Edinburgh International Book Festival

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Neill Cameron @neillcameron.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Post Thought Bubble seems like a good time to start an occasional thread of Good Comics recommendations. There’s a lot of Good Comics out there, let’s read some!

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Helen Jones @hfj0108.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Done… and just realised I forgot to tag #UKKidLit #KidLitUK on my post here 🤦‍♀️

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

This week I got go to the launch of @metaphrog.bsky.social’s new book Wilomina which @louiestowell.bsky.social describes as ‘gloriously weird’. So for this week’s #KidsBooksFriday I thought we could celebrate books that revel in the weird, wonderful and fantastical. #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit

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

Book cover for Dungeon Fun: The Adventurs is Fun Mudlifter by Colin Bell and Neil Slorance

Book cover for Peculiar Woods: The Ancient Underwater City by Andres J. Colmenares

Book cover for Nightlights by Lorena Alvarez

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Helen Jones @hfj0108.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I think gloriously weird might be my favourite genre - anything quirky makes me happy. These four popped into my head but will be remembering more all weekend now!

Cover of The Bigwoof Conspiracy by Dashe Roberts

Cover of A Rover’s Story by Jasmine Warga

Cover of A Boy and a Bear in a Boat by Dave Shelton

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Rachel Delahaye @racheldelahaye.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

A little late, I'm sliding in on skiddy socked feet to shout: LAST HOPE HIGHWAY is out! Hope-filled #dystopian story with a a cast that will steal your heart. Please read, and then go outside and see this incredible world we've been given. With Troika Books. #middlegrade #scifi #clifi. Pls share.

Book cover for Last Hope Highway - blue with the silhouettes of a robot, a girl and a boy who is leaping to catch a fluttering lottery ticket, all set on a barren highway.

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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

We're relaunching the Patron of Reading initiative, which is all about schools forming long-term relationships with authors, poets and illustrators. If you're a children's writer who'd be interested in taking part, just add your details to this list: padlet.com/mariezarro/p...

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Helen Jones @hfj0108.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Arlo is a beautifully drawn main character and Mr Murray is exactly the kind of wise and reassuring teacher you would want! A lovely addition to our school library shelves. @troikabooks.bsky.social

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Helen Jones @hfj0108.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Thank you @coralrumble.bsky.social for my copy of When Skeletons Rise. I was on holiday by the sea (not quite Cornwall but Devon) which was the perfect place to read this. It is a gentle story about acceptance and fitting in but combines that with the excitement of pirates, history and adventure!

Cover of When Skeletons Rise by Coral Rumble illustrated by Katie Murphy

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

Paddy tells me it’s #InternationalCatDay! As you can see, he also loves books so he has asked me to repost this thread of excellent children’s books featuring cats. #KidLit #Cats #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #CatBooks

Paddy, our black cat, sitting on a desk ‘helping’ me to read a factual kid’s book.

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Flying Eye Books @flyingeyebooks.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

⚔️ It's finally here! The hotly anticipated third in the series of Carlos Sáchez's RUNE series is out now! 📖 Rune: The Tale of the Winged Sorceress by Carlos Sánchez Find your copy here> buff.ly/rjoppjX

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

I’m reading the joyful Captain Sunshine by Alex Milway at the moment and it got me thinking that we haven’t done a week on early readers yet. What great kids books for newly independent readers would you recommend? #KidsBooksFriday #KidLitUK #KidLit #UKKidLit

Book cover for Captain Sunshine by Alex Milway

Book cover for Adventuremice: Of Mice and Mummies by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre

Book cover for Dragon Storm: Tomas and Ironskin by Alastair Chisholm

Book cover for Detective Beans & The Case of the Missing Hat by Li Chen

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