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Firefly Press @fireflypress.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

✨️KINDLE DEAL ALERT✨️ 📚Libby and the Egyptian Escapade by @jo-clarke.bsky.social & Becka Moor 📚Fishfolk by Steven Quincey-Jones and 📚Fireblood by Sam Stewart are in a #KindleDeal in Australia! Deal ends 31st October. Don’t miss it! www.amazon.com.au/s?k=firefly+... #KindleDeals #KidLit

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Jo Clarke @jo-clarke.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

EarlyBird Tickets are now on sale for this year's @write-mentor.bsky.social WOWCON. I'm excited to be taking part again in a panel on The Decline in Reading for Pleasure. See the full programme & buy tickets via the link wowcon.heysummit.com?sc=6jiQk8hZ&...

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Ashley Booth @mrboothy6.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

I am still on the hunt for any great Year 6 appropriate books that do not feature any family death, especially parental. Please help a guy out - even if it's to plug your own book!

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Lucy Lapinska / LD Lapinski 💛🤍💜🖤 @ldlapinski.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

KICKFLIP wouldn’t exist without JAMIE being published… they really are sibling books. Seeing the reaction to Jamie gave me the confidence to write the Kickflip script in the first place. If you liked one, you’ll love the other! 💛🤍💜🖤

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Harry Woodgate @harrywoodgate.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Authors, illustrators, screenwriters, poets etc. Please sign this open letter regarding the recent UK Supreme Court judgement on trans peoples’ rights to legal recognition. 🏳️‍⚧️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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An Open Letter of Solidarity With the Trans Community from UK Writers

NOTE: THIS LETTER WILL BE SENT TO PRESS AND RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC ON TUESDAY - UNTIL THEN, PLEASE ONLY SHARE WITH SMALL GROUPS AND TRUSTED INDIVIDUALS. The UK Supreme Court ruling of 17th April 2025...

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Hayley Webster @hayleythough.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I'm offering a 10% discount for any work booked in during April for up to 6 months ahead. Manuscript appraisals, developmental edits, 3 chapter review, build a book in stages. Take a look at testimonials below. I'm also offering a 25% discount for anyone who reposts this and books in during April.

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Jo Clarke @jo-clarke.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

A trip to the Natural History Museum to plot a midnight heist. Such a fun research trip, feeling inspired to crack on with this story. Thankfully the Easter holidays are on the way!

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Judith Eagle @juditheagle.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Congratulations @jo-clarke.bsky.social !!!! Jo’s book Libby and the Egyptian Escapade is out today. Jo is a brilliant storyteller, librarian and champion of children’s books. Can’t wait to read! 👏💥😍

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Terrie Chilvers @cowfishdreams.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

First there was a mind-reading sausage dog, and then there were... shapeshifting snails! Look out for SNAILS OF THE UNEXPECTED in April - written by me, illustrated by Brenda Figueroa, with cover design by @beckamoor.bsky.social 🐌⚡🐌⚡🐌 #kidlit #childrensbooks @fireflypress.bsky.social

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Jo Clarke @jo-clarke.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

It's 3 weeks until ##LibbyandtheEgyptianEscapade illustrated by @beckamoor.bsky.social publishes. Thanks to Helen Peters for this fabulous endorsement Signed & dedicated copies available exclusively via @rshipbshop.bsky.social #TheTravellingSchoolMysteries rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/product/libb...

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

This is a wonderful series for Lower KS2 readers! 🥰

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Jo Clarke @jo-clarke.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

It's 5 weeks until #LibbyandtheEgyptianEscapade illustrated by @beckamoor.bsky.social publishes. Huge thank you to @rashmiwriting.bsky.social for this fabulous endorsement. Signed and dedicated copies available exclusively via @rshipbshop.bsky.social rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/product/libb...

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Jo Clarke @jo-clarke.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

"Once again, readers are treated to an epic adventure that excites and teases in equal measure. The plot is pacey and @beckamoor.bsky.social illustrations perfectly enhance Jo's storytelling. Libby And The Egyptian Escapade is a fitting end to the series" @fireflypress.bsky.social Thanks Karen

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Jo Clarke @jo-clarke.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Bluesky hive mind. My daughter wants a projector she can use with a mobile phone. Anyone got any good recommendations, £50ish? Thanks

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Sally Doherty @sallywrites.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

In case anyone’s looking for Christmas gifts, there's ⭐️25% off my books⭐️ till Monday! Signed & dedicated to the recipient “An exciting adventure full of mystery, wonderful witches & real heart.” Louie Stowell. “Toby is a huge hit in our house.” The Unmumsy Mum Shop link in next post👇 #kidlituk

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Emma Reynolds @emmaillustrate.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Been drawing lots of good doggos today! 🐾 Friendly reminder that December 3rd (next Tues!) is your final day to place an order for a Pet Portrait for guaranteed UK Christmas delivs, & all international orders for everything else in my store :3 #artistshop #kidlit

Hand holding two A5 pet portraits of dogs rendered in conte crayon and watercolour

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Jo Clarke @jo-clarke.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

It's less than a month until Christmas Day, so why not treat yourself to a festive read and spend the run up to the Christmas holidays with Libby & Connie unravelling a brand new mystery in #LibbyAndTheHighlandHeist Illustrated by @beckamoor.bsky.social @fireflypress.bsky.social

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Dr Joanna Nadin @joannanadin.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

For all those asking for more books for 12-14s, with 12-14 MCs, and for boys, I wrote this a while ago. It was Carnegie nominated and made into a TV series that won a BAFTA. Please buy it so it can finally earn out its minuscule advance. www.amazon.co.uk/Joe-All-Alon...

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Joe All Alone

Joe All Alone : Nadin, Joanna: Amazon.co.uk: Books

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Clare Helen Welsh @clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

It's TONIGHT ! Still time to sign up and treat yourself to some fun and friendly CPD all about using wordless books in your settings 🤗📚 @readingrocks.bsky.social

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Fleur Hitchcock @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

This is so much the beginning of something - While writing it my mind has gone blank - and I can't find quite a few people on here who I thought were here - suggestions please - tag people below the post go.bsky.app/V2ynqEL

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Cat Norris @cathtigermoth.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

. @jo-clarke.bsky.social books are perfect for middle grade children! Introduce them to travel while they're young! And @rshipbshop.bsky.social is a beautiful children's bookshop - they have a fantastic online service. #LibbyandtheEgyptianEscapade

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Jo Clarke @jo-clarke.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

If you fancy a new book today,why not order from @rshipbshop.bsky.social who are having a really quiet day. You can also preorder signed & dedicated copies of #LibbyandtheEgyptianEscapade exclusively via them rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/product/libb...

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Scott Evans, The Reader Teacher @thereaderteacher.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Hello Bluesky 👋 📒 My debut children’s book, ALL BRAINS ARE WONDERFUL, is publishing in February 2025! 🧠 🌟Huge thanks to Dr Rachel Williams, The Boy Fitz Hammond and b small publishing for bringing it to life so beautifully! 🔗 Pre-order it here: bsmall.co.uk/product/all-... #AllBrainsAreWonderful

Cover image of All Brains Are Wonderful by Scott Evans, illustrated by The Boy Fitz Hammond. The cover features a bright yellow background with a silhouette of a head and brain, filled with inclusive illustrations that symbolise the unique power and diversity of every brain. Text below the image reads ‘Out in February 2025’.

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Jo Clarke @jo-clarke.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Definitely feel like the end of an era today. After 110k books issued, thousands of stories shared in library sessions & so many book recommendations, I said a tearful goodbye to my school. So thankful for all the kind words from the children and team, it's been an eventful 11 years.

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The Rocketship Bookshop @rshipbshop.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

We hope we’ll have lots of visitors this weekend, despite the weather forecast! If you can’t visit the shop, you can support us via our website, have a look at our 2024 gift guide here rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/product-cate...

A big round table of our 2024 bestselling MG titles

Our main room, our shelves of 5-8 chapter books and middle grade titles

Our picture book display of mainly festive titles and some of our bestsellers

Our display of some of our favourite gift books

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Lisa Thompson @lthompsonwrites.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

I have NEWS! I have a brand new book with the mighty Barrington Stoke! THE BOY IN THE TREE, illustrated by Katie Lear, is out next May. Touching on themes of environmental activism and parental separation, THE BOY IN THE TREE is a portrayal of the challenges of adjusting to a new family dynamic.

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Lucy Lapinska / LD Lapinski 💛🤍💜🖤 @ldlapinski.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

So I have an Etsy shop with signed copies of my backlist and they’re all on sale until the end of this week and I bet they’d make nice gifts www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Star...

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Jo Clarke @jo-clarke.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Absolutely thrilled for the brilliant and lovely Lucas. Huge congratulations!

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Olivia Hope @oliviahopewriter.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Ahead of its February release in the US, there's a Kirkus review of Little Lion Girl by me and @fionawoodcock.bsky.social (Bloomsbury) "Perfectly captures a courageous youngster's explorations of an unfamiliar setting." So flipping delighted 🦁 ❤️ www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

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LITTLE LION GIRL | Kirkus Reviews

While spending the day in the city with her mother, a small child envisions herself as a big cat.

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Jo Clarke @jo-clarke.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

A brilliant morning with 300 year 7s at Wyvern St.Edmunds in Salisbury. Thanks to the staff and students for such a friendly welcome and to Mrs Parry for the great organisation and delicious cake. Huge thanks to Jo at The Rocketship Bookshop for supplying the books.

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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

BOOK GIVEAWAY!!! I'm not on social media a lot right now, working very hard on my new book, trying to get it done in less than 9 years this time! In the meantime, I'm giving away signed copies of all my books so far. Repost & follow to enter, & say which one you'd like - closes Dec 14! #KidLitUK

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Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Here's link to some of the #kidlit authors and illustrators I already follow. Hopefully it will get some of you started! go.bsky.app/2ozDNeQ

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Harry Woodgate @harrywoodgate.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Hello - just doing my obligatory introduction post now that this place seems to be taking off! I'm Harry, I write and illustrate children's books about various things, including, joy, hope, grief, LGBTQ+ identity, dinosaurs, physics, imaginary lions, murder mystery, & cake. Here are some of them. ✨

a collection of childrens books by Harry Woodgate, including Little Glow, Shine Like the Stars, Lonesome Bog and Little Dog, Timid, Grandad's Camper, Grandad's Pride, The Very Merry Murder Club, My Small World Underwater, My Small World Dinosaurs, Queer and Fearless, The Super Sunny Murder Club, How to Spaghettify Your Dog, The Happy Prince, How to Build a City and My First Baking Book

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Jo Clarke @jo-clarke.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

It's 9 weeks until the final instalment in The Travelling School Mysteries publishes, Libby and the Egyptian Escapade. Illustrated by @beckamoor & published by @fireflypress Signed and dedicated copies available exclusively via rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/product/libb...

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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

I'm running an online session with @richardruddick.bsky.social on Wed 13th Nov (3:45pm) about using graphic novels in class and building a classroom reading culture. Lots of recommendations and book talk! It's the last joint one we're doing for a while. www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/jon-biddle...

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Jo Clarke @jo-clarke.bsky.social · 12/11/2024

One of my favourite books of the year! A must have addition for any school library

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Lucy Lapinska / LD Lapinski 💛🤍💜🖤 @ldlapinski.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

COMING SOON 💛🤍💜🖤 From debut illustrator Logan Hanning and me, comes KICKFLIP - a YA comic about navigating gender, perception, romance, and sports… whilst being fifteen. I am thrilled to announce that my debut YA graphic novel with Logan Hanning will be published by Hachette in June 2025! 💛🤍💜🖤

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Jo Clarke @jo-clarke.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

It's been a while, so I thought I'd do an intro. I'm the author of, The Travelling School Mysteries, book 4, Libby and the Egyptian Escapade is publishing Jan 25. After 11 years working as a primary school librarian, I'm shortly off to work in a secondary school library. Come say hi!

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Jo Clarke @jo-clarke.bsky.social · 07/12/2023

Meet the newest member of the family, #LibbyAndTheManhattanMystery illustrated & designed by @beckamoor.bsky.social has arrived!! Look how gorgeous it is!! 4 weeks today until it publishes and it's available to pre-order now. #thetravellingschoolmysteries

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Jo Clarke @jo-clarke.bsky.social · 24/11/2023

Lots of bargains including #LibbyandtheParisianPuzzle are 50% off in @fireflypress Black Friday Sale Limited signed copies by myself & Becka Moor are available too fireflypress.co.uk/books/libby-...

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Jo Clarke @jo-clarke.bsky.social · 15/11/2023

It's just 50 days until #LibbyandtheManhattanMystery publishes & I spy something very exciting just landed on Netgalley! www.netgalley.co.uk/catalog/publ...

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Jo Clarke @jo-clarke.bsky.social · 10/11/2023

The most strangest and stressful part of being an author is having to make 'short' promo videos. 2 hours later, here I am on the edge of hysteria wearing brussel sprouts on my head

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Jo Clarke @jo-clarke.bsky.social · 04/11/2023

To celebrate the publication of #LibbyandtheManhattanMystery in 2 months, I'm running a giveaway over on Instagram. You can win a signed & dedicated copy of #LibbyAndTheHighlandHeist & a Jellycat snowball. www.instagram.com/p/CzLtrVyqgc...

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Imogen Russell Williams @imogenrw.bsky.social · 28/10/2023

Hello hello! Here are some glorious October books for children and teenagers, featuring dogs, Death, pink-cheeked vampires, hummingbird drones, family secrets and coming to terms with painful change. The quality of writing for kids is SO HIGH at present - winnowing the post is almost impossible!

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Children’s and teens’ roundup – the best new picture books and novels

A celebration of family; a guide to animal languages; Stonehenge spells; classroom crises; and dreams of becoming an alchemist

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Jo Clarke @jo-clarke.bsky.social · 19/10/2023

The happy face of someone who's just completed run 5,3 of Couch to 5k IYKYK

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Jo Clarke @jo-clarke.bsky.social · 14/10/2023

I needed a photo of me at my desk for a thing, so here I am wearing my gorgeous new @joanieclothing cardigan doing the final proof read of #LibbyandtheManhattanMystery Not pictured all the hidden mess on the other side of the desk 🤣

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Fleur Hitchcock @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social · 11/10/2023

📢📣Free Event 📣📢Free Event The very lovely Anna James will be coming to Bath Waterstones on Sunday morning to talk Pages and Co and everything #ukkidlit #kidlituk Book your free ticket here: www.waterstones.com/events/pages...

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Jo Clarke @jo-clarke.bsky.social · 10/10/2023

Just pressed send on my first draft of Libby 4 to my editor 10 days ahead of schedule. This is the truly terrifying part while you wait for feedback. Now I need to go lie down in a darkened room...

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Clare Helen Welsh @clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social · 10/10/2023

A little reminder on #WorldMentalHealthDay that books can help when times are hard and when the words are hard to find. They can help start difficult conversations and make us feel less alone. For outstanding #BooksThatHelp reviewed by category look here ➡️ www.booksthathelp.co.uk

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The Book Nook @booknookhove.bsky.social · 09/10/2023

We have some lovely signed books out this week (some available to be personalised too!) Get your orders in now 👉 booknookuk.com/product-cate...

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