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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Are you sitting comfortably? Our new leaflet 'Top Tips to Spark a Love of Reading' is full of expert advice for parents and carers of children aged 4–8, designed to help make reading a fun daily habit at home. Now available to view and download at issuu.com/collinsed/do... 📚

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

School Reading List Children’s Book of the Month. 📚👍🏼 schoolreadinglist.co.uk/new-book-rel... #kidlit The School Reading List compiles this list of recommended books monthly. This children's and YA books of the month list highlights new releases and ed...

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School Reading List Children's Book of the Month

Our children's books of the month list with new picture books, fiction & non-fiction books for children & young adults aged 5-16.

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Recently updated on our K12 site: 10th grade reading list for students aged 15-16. 📚👍🏼 k-12readinglist.com/reading-list... #kidlit A range of exciting and thought-provoking books for 10th Grade readers to suit all abilities, including less challenging leisure readers and...

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10th grade reading list for students aged 15-16

Must-read books for 10th grade students, curated and compiled by teachers, home educators and librarians for high school students aged 15-16.

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Julia Blackburn @juliathumwrites.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

To me that seems the only way forward. Information, education - the students need to understand when to use it, how to use it and when and how not to.

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Julia Blackburn @juliathumwrites.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Such a shame, with so many brilliant, inspiring young people wanting to join the industry , but how will they pay their rent? 🥹

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Julia Blackburn @juliathumwrites.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

Bank holiday reading, sorted 📚✨ Treat yourself to a cozy mystery this weekend — perfect with a cup of tea and a comfy spot. Now #99 in the Amazon charts 🎉 Just 99p + available on Kindle Unlimited Happy reading! #CozyMystery #AmReading #BookDeal #KindleUnlimited #BookLovers #WeekendReads #BookPromo

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Julia Blackburn @juliathumwrites.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

“Children can send in their drawings & I’ll feature them on my homepage 💚”

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Julia Blackburn @juliathumwrites.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

It's International Dawn Chorus Day! A perfect time to launch my new nature activities for schools and libraries.👇 Find them here - juliablackburn.co.uk/activity-pag... Know a teacher or librarian? Please share. #SchoolLibraries #Teachers #ChildrensBooks #OutdoorLearning #SchoolResources

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Marcia Strykowski @marciastrykowski.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

The Puffin Who Whispered flying in 7/28/2026! A story about daring to reach out without changing who you are inside, even if you’re a very soft-spoken puffin. @rochhercka.bsky.social #newpicturebooks #2026picturebooks #puffins #LawleyPublishing #kidlit #schoolLibrarian

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Julia Blackburn @juliathumwrites.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The Times today: “Gen Z would rather be birdwatching”🐦 Hooray for kids getting into the good stuff—nature,fresh air. And reading. Because if birdwatching is cool again… maybe reading is too! #TheSongbirdChoir #ChildrensBooks #Birding #Birdwatching #NatureKids #ReadingForPleasure #BooksForKids #RSPB

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Emma Finlayson-Palmer @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Join us at 8pm BST for #ukteenchat with the fabulous @emmaebradley.bsky.social, who will be chatting all about her new book 📚 #writing #writerslife #YA #reading #fantasy #writingcommunity

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Emma Bradley @emmaebradley.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Join us in half an hour! #ukteenchat

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Julia Blackburn @juliathumwrites.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

If you’ve read and enjoyed the Songbird Choir stories, I’d be so grateful for a quick review—it really helps as I prepare to release Book 3 this summer. Huge thanks to everyone who’s already left one 💛 #SongbirdChoir #BookSky #AmReading #IndieAuthor #Readers #WritingCommunity

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Julia Blackburn @juliathumwrites.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

There is still time to win these lovely books !

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Julia Blackburn @juliathumwrites.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Excited that my books are now available at the Indie Author Bookstore. It means a lot to see independent authors getting this kind of spotlight.If you’re looking for your next read, come take a look! #indieauthorbookstore #indieauthorbooks bookstore.allianceindependentauthors.org/search?ficti...

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Julia Blackburn @juliathumwrites.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Still buzzing after World Book Day! A massive thank you to the staff and students at St Piran's School for such a brilliant afternoon workshopping story ideas. Future authors in the making — watch this space. 📚 #WorldBookDay #SchoolLibrary #PrimarySchool #KS2 #CreativeWriting #AuthorVisit

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Julia Blackburn @juliathumwrites.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Fantastic article here on verse novels - so important in a library for young people x

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Julia Blackburn @juliathumwrites.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Brilliant - I am huge fan of these 🤩

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Carel Press @carelpress.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

It’s World Book Day - this is our Celebration Poster from our monthly series which keeps your displays fresh! carelpress.uk/celebration_... #TeacherLibrarians #Librarians #libraries #schoollibrary #skybrarians

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Julia Blackburn @juliathumwrites.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Our Draw a Songbird competition is open and the entries are great. #UKPrimaryTeachers - enter your class and win books for your school library. Link in bio to enter. #PrimarySchool #SchoolLibrary #ChildrensBooks #BookCompetition#UKKidsBooks #ReadingForPleasure #ClassroomReading #ArtCompetition

Entries for Songbird Choir Colouring Competition

Prizes for Songbird Choir Colouring Competition

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

WORLD BOOK DAY is next week! I've a page on my website to help. FOR TEACHERS: a video to play in your classrooms. FOR PARENTS: costume ideas. FOR CHILDREN: Dress up as 1 of my characters& email a pic or @ me on socials & I'll put you in my website gallery! www.mgleonard.com/worldbookday

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World Book Day — M. G. Leonard

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 24/02/2026

Introducing Children's Chatter! ✍️🎨 For everyone who plays a part in bringing stories to young readers. Join the list here 👉 www.thebookseller.com/maili...

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CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

📚 Power of School Libraries – Quote of the Week School libraries don’t just hold books — they hold opportunities, perspectives, and futures. If your school library made a difference in your life, this one’s for you. 📖 #PowerOfSchoolLibraries #SchoolLibraries @cilip.bsky.social

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BTO Garden BirdWatch @bto-gbw.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

It's National Nest Box Week🐦 Now's the time to put up a nest box - which type to choose might depend on your garden visitors Small-hole boxes suit Blue & Great Tits Open-fronted boxes can attract Robins & Blackbirds (especially near ivy) Tips on building, buying & placing👇 www.bto.org/nest-boxes

A juvenile Blue Tit peeks out from a brown wooden nest box, still showing its yellow juvenile plumage. Photo credits by Tom Streeter / BTO

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Julia Blackburn @juliathumwrites.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

🎨Win books for your school library! 🎨 UK children aged 6–11 — we’d LOVE whole-class entries from primary schools. Perfect for a spring art or literacy project 🌿 www.juliablackburn.co.uk/competition#... #KS1 #KS2 #SchoolCompetition #SchoolLibrary #TeachersOfBluesky #NatureArt #BritishBirds #UKPrimary

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

URGENT: our most precious wild places need your voice. ‼️ The Prime Minister is considering weakening the laws that protect nature. Estuaries. Peatlands. National Parks. The places & species we love are in the firing line again. All on the false assumption this will speed up nuclear projects.

A Eurasian Curlew stands alert in rough grassland dotted with white seed heads, its long, downcurved bill clearly visible as it scans its surroundings. A species of peatlands and wetlands, the Curlew is shown in habitat typical of the wild places at risk from weakened nature protections.

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Julia Blackburn @juliathumwrites.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Book 2 in #TheSongbirdChoir Series launches today! The May Day Chorus is a spring time story about learning to listen, and finding your voice. For readers aged 8-12 Very grateful to see this one take flight. #NatureWriting #DawnChorus #NationalNestBoxWeek #ChildrensBooks #NatureInspired #DawnChorus

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Julia Blackburn @juliathumwrites.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

I couldnt resist sharing the beautiful picture, because a great crested grebe is the hero of the second in my #songbirdchoir series, The May Day Chorus - out next week for readers aged 8-12 🪶

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Schoolreadinglist.co.uk wants to make it as easy as possible for you to choose children's and YA books for your school, home, library or gifts. ✅ Our site is optimised for accessibility. ✅ Lists are clear and easy to use. ✅ Pages load quickly on any device.

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Julia Blackburn @juliathumwrites.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

"The narrator reminds me of a young Chris Packham, watching the songbirds through his binoculars.”This Amazon review has made my day! #TheSongbirdArmy is often picked by birdwatchers looking for stories to share with their children. #UKBirding #BritishBirds #UKNature #Birdwatching #BirdingCommunity

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

This Robin wants to know why you haven't submitted your #BigGardenBirdwatch results yet? Better hop to it! He's watching... 👀 www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen... 👈 (Robin says sorry & thank you very much if you have, in fact, submitted your count).

A Robin perches on a thin branch, its bright orange breast puffed out. Its head is tilted to the side, giving an unblinking, questioning stare, its small, sharp beak is pointed in your direction as if about to demand an explanation. The judgement is palpable. This bird knows you haven’t submitted your results yet, and it is not impressed.

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Julia Blackburn @juliathumwrites.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Long-form interview about my children’s books (8–12), nature-led storytelling, and school visits 🌱 Sharing for teachers and librarians interested in classroom reads, library collections, or author visits. #Teachers #SchoolLibraries #ReadingForPleasure #KS2 www.whatsgoodtoread.co.uk/interview-wi...

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Interview with Julia Blackburn - What's Good To Read

At What's Good to Read we have had a quick chat with children's middle grade author Julia Blackburn, read what she had to say here.

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Julia Blackburn @juliathumwrites.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

I was so sorry to miss this @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social but will be catching up with it on the train today :)

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

A quick #FlyDay dip for this Robin! 📷 @kiransimpson.bsky.social

A Robin balances effortlessly on the water’s surface, one foot just barely touching a small ripple. Its wings are slightly spread, displaying soft brown and orange feathers, while its reflection shimmers in the rippling water below. The moment is full of grace, capturing the lightness of the bird in an almost dance-like motion.

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Baroness Floella Benjamin @floellabenjamin.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

I fully support the #Bereaved parents in their fight to gain access to their deceased children’s social media accounts which could contain crucial evidence. You would want to if it was your child @BBCNews @BBCBreakfast @UKHouseofLords

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Julia Blackburn @juliathumwrites.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Here's the cover by the way! The sequel - The Mayday Chorus - will be coming out in March.

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Julia Blackburn @juliathumwrites.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

If you or your children/classroom are taking part in the RSPB Great Garden Birdwatch this weekend, my MG novel The Songbird Army would make a perfect companion read to enjoy together 🐦📚 #GreatGardenBirdwatch #RSPB #ChildrensBooks #MGBooks #NatureForKids

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 18/01/2026

Begin the new year and new term by sharing lots of fun books! This selection should have Reception-aged children laughing, counting, rhyming, considering all sorts of topics – and enjoying the wonderful magic of words and pictures. bit.ly/4pAcaON

A colourful collage of picture books. White text on a red background reads 'suggested reading for reception spring term'.

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Julia Blackburn @juliathumwrites.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Delighted to be featured in Round and About Magazine 💙 Thank you @RoundandAboutMag for supporting local writers — local press really matters. #WritingCommunity #LocalPress

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