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Mehsi-Hime @mehsi.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

After a few weeks of waiting my Libristo.eu haul has arrived! 🥰❤️😍 So excited!! #BookSky📚💙 @bendavisauthor.bsky.social @katethompson.bsky.social @shaenon.bsky.social @amiekaufman.bsky.social @sweeneyboo.bsky.social

Four books, Murder at Ivy Hotel by Emily Hourican, Werelock and Scratch by KR Thompson, Postman Planet by Ben Davis, Sandy Fin Mystery of the Phantom Diver by Martin Stewart

Three books in the same series Watts & Whiskerton, Buried Bones and Troublesome Treasure, Sabotage at the Fete Cake Bake, The Great Glacier Hotel Heist

Four books, Wow in the World Dinosaurs are Wow, The Dire Days of Willowweep Manor by Shaenon K Garrity, Over My Dead Body by Sweeney Boo, Red Star Rebels by Amie Kaufman

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

“[A] title aimed at younger readers that I wish my kids had had available to them – one that is not just huge fun but is also interactive and the sort of read that children will want to return to over and over again.” Huge thanks to @jacquisydney.bsky.social for this wonderful review!

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

A mystery is afoot! Today Werelock & Scratch Mystery Most Puzzling is published! Perfect for readers aged 7 & over, with interactive clues & puzzles, secret doors, quirky characters & brilliant art by @binnytalib.bsky.social, I hope it shows little readers how fun books can be! geni.us/xlkwlt

Kate Thompson dressed as a detective holding a magnifying glass and a copy of the book, Werelock and Scratch Mystery Most Puzzling.

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

An outtake from today’s little recording session, capturing the big cheesy grin of an author who is very excited for the publication of her debut young fiction mystery adventure tomorrow! #ukkidlit #kidlituk

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Only 2 days until Werelock & Scratch Mystery Most Puzzling is published! Werelock & Scratch need little readers aged 7 + to help them crack the case, solve puzzles, find the treasure & save Gothica City! Order your copy & join the mystery-busting fun! geni.us/xlkwlt #ukkidlit #kidlituk

A copy of Werelock and Scratch Mystery Most Puzzling (with the werewolf and raven characters on the cover) by KR Thompson and Binny Talib surrounded by footprints, a magnifying glass, notebook, key, pencil and feather.

A copy of Werelock and Scratch together with an open copy of the book showing the mix of text and black and white illustrations.

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

"For parents who want their children to read about the true meaning of Christmas" What a huge honour to see Christmas Lights on Mistletoe Street by me & Natelle Quek highlighted in @thebookseller.com’s Children's Oct Previews! So proud of this book! @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social #kidlituk #ukkidlit

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

🕵️‍♂️New book alert!🕵️‍♂️Do YOU have a little detective in your life? The Werelock & Scratch Detective Agency needs their help to crack the case! Perfect for readers 7+, with interactive puzzles, clues & riddles galore! Out 25/09. Pre-order to join the crime-busting fun! geni.us/xlkwlt #KidLitUK

A picture of the book Werelock and Scratch, Mystery Most Puzzling by author KR Thompson and illustrated by Binny Talib, publishing 25th September 2025. The cover features a detective werewolf and his raven assistant, both posing with magnifying glasses, with a purple, mysterious, gothic cityscape behind them.

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

So lovely to catch up with my agent this morning for a VERY exciting meeting. I always have to pinch myself that I get to work with such brilliant publishing teams. More details soon, but there’s the teeniest of clues in one of the photos for any detectives out there! #kidlituk #ukkidlit

Meeting table at publisher with small clue at new book

The Shard in London (and a shameless selfie by Kate Thompson!)

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Good luck to all the children doing SATs this week (my 10yo is one of them). Whatever happens, always remember you’re more than a score. #edusky #year6 #teacher #sats #exams

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

It’s Friday! Yay! And to make things even better, we’ve just booked tickets to @louiestowell.bsky.social’s event at the Brighton Festival in May. Super exciting!

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Very exciting news! Tune into Milkshake TV at 9am on World Book Day for a super special YETI-tastic storytime! @lorettaschauer.bsky.social #ukkidlit #kidlituk #childrensbooks #worldbookday #author

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

With Mother’s Day coming up, it’s wonderful to see All I Hope For You by me & @kittyharrisillo.bsky.social in @waterstoneskids.bsky.social. This lyrical celebration of unconditional love would make a perfect gift. In hope it brings some smiles. ❤️ @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social #ukkidlit #kidlituk

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Thank you @storysnug.com for including Superheroes Don’t Get Scared in this wonderful collection for #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek !

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Big thanks to @readingrocks.bsky.social for inviting @lorettaschauer.bsky.social, Iggy and me to virtual visit lots of lovely classrooms for some yeti-tastic fun today! And thank you to all the classes who came along! #ukkidlit #kidlituk #authorlife

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

What my kids see when I’m in yeti mode! I’ve been recording some yeti moves ahead of tomorrow’s virtual event with @readingrocks.bsky.social - I hope some of you can come and join the fun! #authorlife #ukkidlit #kidlituk

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Back to recording videos with my yeti crew today! The yetis are officially taking over my home now! But they are the true stars of all my events so I don’t mind! Getting ready for an awesome @readingrocks.bsky.social event with @lorettaschauer.bsky.social on 29th January! #ukkidlit #kidlituk

Kate Thompson, the author of Yetis Don’t Exist, posing in a magnificent yeti onesie with a collection of yeti toys otherwise known as a flurry of yetis.

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Just an author casually snapping a selfie with the book that started in my head and ended up illustrated by the amazing @lorettaschauer.bsky.social and on the shelf in Sainsbury’s 😃 (This time in Chichester)

Kate Thompson in front of books in Sainsbury’s including Yetis Don’t Exist

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

To say I’ve had someone closely overseeing today’s edits would be an understatement. #ukkidlit #kidlituk #writing #author #cat

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Early morning bus stop selfie today - Iggy and I are off to Brighton Children’s Hospital with the charity, Clowns in the Sky, for a Yetis Don’t Exist storytime and lots of fun yeti activities! #ukkidlit #kidlituk

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

What a day! A fabulous five star review in The Sun newspaper for Yetis Don’t Exist by me & @lorettaschauer.bsky.social, followed by seeing a lovely stack of Yeti books in Sainsbury’s! So now you can pick up a 5-star FURtastic book while you buy your festive favourites! #kidlituk #ukkidlit

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Sharing again for the morning crowd because I love this so much! #ukkidlit #kidlituk

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Well this is the ultimate honour. Thank you so much @garethpjones.bsky.social for writing this yeti-tastic song!! 🥰🥰

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Andy Shepherd @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

XMAS GIVEAWAY 🎄 I love Christmas & so do the dragons!🐉🎄 Do you have a dragon lover in your family? Why not pop a dragon treat under the tree for them! Just follow me & reshare this post to be in with a chance to WIN all SIX books in #TheBoyWhoGrewDragons series! Winner picked 13/12 UK only

Photo shows all six books in The Boy Who Grew Dragons series written by Andy Shepherd and illustrated by Sara Ogilvie. In front of the books there is a small red cuddly dragon wearing a Santa hat and behind is an inflatable reindeer covered in a string of gold tinsel and a Xmas tree

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Iggy & I have had a brilliant day today visiting Downsbrook & Whytemead Primary in Worthing with Chapter 34 Books. Lots of giggles & yeti wiggles were had, & many signed copies of Yetis Don’t Exist are off to new homes tonight! #IggyOnTour #ukkidlit #kidlituk @lorettaschauer.bsky.social

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Thank you to everyone who came along to today’s Yeti storytime at Bags of Books in Lewes! We went on a yeti adventure, did some yeti moves, drew yetis and made our own fluffy yeti Christmas tree decorations! #ukkidlit #kidlituk

A copy of the picture book Yetis Don’t Exist in Bags of Books Lewes

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Wonderland Bookshop @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

We're so excited that @lorettaschauer.bsky.social is with us from 11am ish today! She'll be painting our shop window for Christmas and signing copies of her and @katethompson.bsky.social's festive picture book, Yetis Don't Exist. Retford, come on down! #KidLitUK

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Happy #NationalIllustrationDay! I wanted to mark the day by celebrating the amazing illustrators that I’ve been lucky enough to work with over the last few years - the brilliant @lorettaschauer.bsky.social, Kitty Harris & @clareelsom.bsky.social - just look at these illustrations! 🥰 #ukkidlit

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Loretta Schauer @lorettaschauer.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

A little bit of #visualhumour that is proving popular in schools I've been visiting lately. Iggy and his yeti friends just can't seem to find any humans, no matter how hard they search! From 'Yetis Don't Exist' by @katethompson.bsky.social and me 🤔🤣❄️❄️❄️

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

A few photos from this week’s school visits with Steyning Books. Working with children is my favourite part of being an author because I get to share how gloriously fun reading and writing can be (and dress up while doing it!) #IggyOnTour continues at Bags of Books in Lewes on Saturday! #ukkidlit

Kate rocking a yeti onesie at the front of a school assembly.

Kate disguised as a yeti in front of the screen for a school visit assembly.

A large drawing of a yeti signed by Kate Thompson.

Kate Thompson signing a copy of Yetis Don’t Exist in a school.

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

A trio of terrific titles from #TemplarBooks today! Can’t wait to read #GraphicNovel #AnzuAndTheRealmOfDarkness by Mai K.Nguyen and picture books #YetisDontExist by @katethompson.bsky.social & @lorettaschauer.bsky.social and #TheCircularSquare by @simonphilipauthor.bsky.social & Neil Clark. 🥰

Copy of Anzu and the Realm of Darkness by Mai K. Nguyen showing a girl armed with a bow and arrow and a dog-like creature both in front of a torii, with fantastical tadpole-like creatures flying around them. Also included is the book’s press release.

Copy of Yetis Don’t Exist by Kate Thompson and Loretta Schauer showing a wintry scene including several yetis enjoying the snow, alongside the title’s press release.

Copy of The Circular Square by SimonPhilip and Neil Clark showing a large, jolly face in the shape of a circle together with the book’s press release.

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Iggy and his yeti friends are on their way to make lots of new friends at two schools today with Steyning Bookshop. There’ll be author facts, storytime, a yeti quiz, action moves and yeti drawings galore! 😊 #IggyOnTour #kidlituk #ukkidlit

Three yeti toys very much enjoying reading Yetis Don’t Exist on the train.

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Next Saturday I’ll be at the wonderful Bags of Books in Lewes for a FURtastic wintry storytime at 11.30. It’s totally free, so if you’re in the area, come along for a fun yeti story, yeti moves, a yeti drawalong and a Christmassy yeti craft! #bookshop #ukkidlit #kidlituk

A poster advertising a free storytime event at Bags of Books bookshop in Lewes, with a picture of the cover of Yetis Don’t Exist and a description of the event - storytime, action rhyme, yeti drawalong.

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

What do yetis pack for a human search? ❄️ Yeti snacks ✔️ ❄️ Woolly hat ✔️ ❄️ Map ✔️ ❄️ Compass ✔️ ❄️ Binoculars ✔️ ❄️ Emergency snacks ✔️ What else would YOU pack for a snowy winter adventure? Yetis Don’t Exist by me & @lorettaschauer.bsky.social is out now - join the yeti fun! More info: shorturl.at/IC1Im

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

My favourite page in Yetis Don’t Exist (though it’s a tough call as they’re all brilliant!). Just look at these Northern Lights!

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Loretta Schauer @lorettaschauer.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Happy Friday everyone! It's been a long week. Here's a snippet of 'Yetis Don't Exist' by me and @katethompson.bsky.social

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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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Wonderland Bookshop @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Super excited to welcome @lorettaschauer.bsky.social on Sunday! She'll be painting us a window and signing copies of her and @katethompson.bsky.social's new book - Yetis Don't Exist! Loretta will be with us from 1pm onwards. Shout if you'd like to order a signed and dedicated copy! Yay-ti!

My hand holding up a copy of the picturebook Yetis Don't Exist by Kate Thompson and Loretta Schauer. Bookcases and the upside down tea party are visible in the background.

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

An intro to me - I’m Kate, I live in West Sussex, love coffee & biscuits, & have 4 published picture books, most recently Yetis Don’t Exist, illustrated by @lorettaschauer.bsky.social, with more on the way. I look forward to connecting with the creative & book community on here! #ukkidlit #kidlituk

Kate Thompson, children’s author, holding copies of four picture books - Yetis don’t exist, All I Hope For You, Superheroes Always Fight Back… Or Do They? and Superheroes Don’t Get Scared.

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Loretta Schauer @lorettaschauer.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

'Yetis Don't Exist' by me and @katethompson.bsky.social is OUT NOW!

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Just look at this FUR-tastic yeti display at the primary school I visited on Thursday! It’s such a huge honour when schools do this - this school was on a mission to put reading for pleasure at the heart of everything they do and I’m so glad Iggy and I have helped! #UKKidLit #KidLitUk

A school display for Yetis Don’t Exist filled with children’s colourful yeti pictures arranged around the author’s large yeti drawing from the assembly.

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Resharing this for all the newcomers. I’ll make a second one over the weekend to include all the newbies and folk I couldn’t fit in the first list.

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The Unbelievable James Harris @jamesharris.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

In my happy place Schools! I’m very available for this sort of thing

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Iggy spent the day with me at Glebe Primary School in Shoreham By Sea today - huge thanks to Chapter 34 Bookshop for all your help! Lots of giggles and yeti bottie wiggles were had!

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

I can’t believe it’s been 9 months since I last posted! Hello again! Since my last post I’ve been lucky enough to have two picture books published - All I Hope For You with illos by Kitty Harris & Yetis Don’t Exist with illos by Loretta Schauer. I’ll be posting more #kidlit stuff here going forward!

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 04/02/2024

To help support teachers, parents & homeschooling families this Childrens Mental Health Week, I have recorded a new video with an author-led Your Voice Matters Superhero Activity to help children express the things that are important to them in a fun way. youtu.be/ToZq1GA6Ewc

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Your Voice Matters! (Children's Mental Health Week)

The 5th - 11th February is Children's Mental Health Week organised by the charity Place2Be. This year's theme is My Voice Matters and aims to empower, equip ...

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 18/01/2024

I'm now completely booked up for the week of World Book Day this year. I can't wait to meet all the little superheroes & have some bookish fun! But reading should be celebrated every day, so if schools would like a visit outside of that week, take a look at: www.katethompson.co.uk/school-visits

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Miranda Dickinson @wurdsmyth.bsky.social · 05/12/2023

Lovely #writers, As Best Books of 2023 lists seem to be everywhere right now, you may be feeling your words are lost and unloved. Your stories MATTER. And lists, nice as they are, are just lists. Keep writing, keep creating, ignore the noise. #WriteFoxy ✍🏽🦊✨

A still photo of David Tennant as the Tenth Doctor in Doctor Who, speaking into a phone and saying, “Oh, you are brilliant, you are.”

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K.R. / Kate Thompson, Children’s Author @katethompson.bsky.social · 11/11/2023

If you’re looking for a World Kindness Day activity, I’ve recorded a video introducing a Kindness Paperchain Activity & reading a few pages of Superheroes Always Fight Back…Or Do They? to inspire little superheroes to use their kindness superpower. www.katethompson.co.uk/resources/pa... #UKKidlit

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Paperchain of Kindness Activity

Using the attached PDF, take the time to think about the role that kindness plays in our lives. Encourage children to write or draw about: A time that someone was kind to them. How it makes them feel ...

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