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The Grove Nursery School @grovenursery.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

We were excited to read the new book in the Maya & Marley series, 'Maya & Marley and the New Friend', written by @laurahallain.bsky.social and illustrated by Yabaewah Scott. The children enjoyed listening to the story, talking about the themes of book and what they could see in the pictures. 🧵

A copy of Maya and Marley and the New Friend. On a green table cloth next to a letter from Laura Henry Allain and a gift of sunflowers.

A page from the book. Three children sitting on a bench.

A page from the book. A child pointing at a picture of characters from the story.

A page from the book. Child pointing at a picture of a man carrying a container of patties.

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Laura Henry-Allain @laurahallain.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

You are all invited to my book launch!

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Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

I’ve been catching up this last month with @laurahallain.bsky.social ‘s author/illustrator interview series over at @mywordsmybook.bsky.social Dive in to hear the journeys creatives have taken and to discover recent book highlights. ⬇️ #KidLitUK

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Laura Henry-Allain @laurahallain.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

🎄Merry Christmas to everyone celebrating. ♥️Love

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Laura Henry-Allain @laurahallain.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

🎄Merry Christmas to everyone celebrating. ♥️Love

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Laura Henry-Allain @laurahallain.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

📺For the little ones to watch over the next few days. 🎄JoJo and Gran Gran Christmas episode. There are other winter related ones as well to watch. ➡️BBC I player ➡️JoJo and Gran Gran ➡️Series 1 ➡️It’s Time For Christmas. #Christmas #JoJoandGranGran #KidsTV

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Laura Henry-Allain @laurahallain.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

😜Author and illustrator chilling with the goats! 🎉Full of play we were on Friday. 🎄Christmas Books. #kidlit #christmas

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Laura Henry-Allain @laurahallain.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

😜Author and illustrator chilling with the goats! 🎉Full of play we were on Friday. 🎄Christmas Books. #kidlit #christmas

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Laura Henry-Allain @laurahallain.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

🎄Help @booktrust.org.uk send book gifts to children in care and through community food banks this Christmas time. £10 will bring joy and comfort to a child in need. 🙏🏽Can you help? 📚 See BookTrust for mpre information: www.booktrust.org.uk/xmas#MagicOfBooks

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Shareen Wilkinson @mrswilkinson.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

🌟 I am looking forward to speaking at the @hfleducation.bsky.social National Primary English Conference. Join us in March 2026 for an insightful day, with sessions from experts in the field of writing. hfleducation.org/events/natio... Order book: amzn.eu/d/8aIzN0N

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mywordsmybook.bsky.social @mywordsmybook.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

🎙️ In this podcast episode, MC Grammar discusses, his passion for reading and, of course, for all things grammar related. 📺YouTube: youtu.be/yg45Sqt7oS4 🍏Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m... 🎧Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0RkN... @tapestry.info tapestry.info/laura-henry-...

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mywordsmybook.bsky.social @mywordsmybook.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Stacey reflects on her Caribbean heritage and how it influences her art and writing. 🎬Watch and/or listen: 📺YouTube: youtu.be/aBATpxhGdi8 🍏Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m... 🎧Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0dyT... 📝Tapestry FREE resource. tapestry.info/laura-henry-...

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mywordsmybook.bsky.social @mywordsmybook.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Eric shares his career journey and provides a behind-the-scenes view of publishing thanks to the variety of job roles he has had. 📺YouTube: youtu.be/7ejfOo3sgKo 🍏Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m... 🎧Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3LiB...

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Alom Shaha @alomshaha.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

You’ll have to forgive me for repeatedly sharing this but I‘m glad to have had the opportunity to write honestly and openly about my experiences in publishing and how my local librarian has helped me feel supported when no-one in publishing has:

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Laura Henry-Allain @laurahallain.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

🎉Super delighted that my children’s picture book; Maya and Marley and the Great Big Tidy Up, won an award! Illustrated by the amazing Yabaewah Scott! @teachearlyyears.bsky.social #EYFS #EarlyYears #author

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mywordsmybook.bsky.social @mywordsmybook.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

🎉 Ramzee’s writing career has been varied and includes creating comics and plays. 🎬Watch and/or listen: 📺YouTube: youtu.be/xxgL827Ux5c 🍏Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m... 🎧Spotify: spotify.link/4u2mstZuYXb 📝Tapestry, FREE resources! tapestry.info/laura-henry-...

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mywordsmybook.bsky.social @mywordsmybook.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

🎉Cressida Cowrshares her love of reading and why she is so passionate about libraries. 🎬Watch and/or listen: 📺YouTube: youtu.be/DIG6umV9wiM?... 🍏Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m... 🎧Spotify: spotify.link/4u2mstZuYXb

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Laura Henry-Allain @laurahallain.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

🎃Ohh, JoJo and Gran Gran Halloween episode! 📺Watch via BBC iPlayer ➡️ JoJo and Gran Gran ➡️ Series One ➡️ It’s Time for Halloween:

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mywordsmybook.bsky.social @mywordsmybook.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

🥳We are back! 🗓️This Sunday, 2nd November! 📝The team at Tapestry are busy, writing the FREE educational resources. 🗣️Tell A Friend! To Tell a Friend! To Tell a Friend! #author #podcast #kidlit @tapestry.info

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Sofia Stathi @drsofiastathi.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

So lucky that the brilliant @laurahallain.bsky.social visited my daughter’s school today! Little one came home excited and inspired 💫 📕

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Our new film all about sustainability made with @laurahallain.bsky.social & @grovenursery.bsky.social can now be found in our EY Video Library- along with over 500 clips all about child development. www.sirenfilms.co.uk/pricing/ #sustainability #earlyyears #newfilm #EYvideolibrary

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Have you seen our new film about sustainability yet?Filmed at @grovenursery.bsky.social with @laurahallain.bsky.social it explores so many themes including the 3 pillars of sustainability & how they embed them in daily routines, relationships & a culture of care www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/sust...

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Our new film about sustainability is FREE to watch all this week. See how the brilliant staff @grovenursery.bsky.social & @laurahallain.bsky.social talk about how even at a young age, children can learn about their world and become eco conscious: www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/sust... #sustainability

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

GIVEAWAY! To celebrate the launch of our new film we're giving away a 6 mth subscription to our EY Video Library & a copy of @laurahallain.bsky.social book ‘The Great Big Tidy Up’ To enter: ▶️ follow @sirenfilms.bsky.social ▶️ follow @laurahallain.bsky.social ▶️ tag colleagues/ repost #earlyyears

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Alom Shaha @alomshaha.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Primary Teachers! If you’re looking for an author visit which is truly cross-curricular and excellent value for money, ask me about my talks on “How to Find a Rainbow” (storytelling / the science of light) and “About Time” (non-fiction writing / history and science of time-keeping). More info here

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Alom Shaha

Science teacher, writer, film-maker

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

What does social sustainability look like?We've had a new short film all about Sustainability♻️ Filmed at @grovenursery.bsky.social with @laurahallain.bsky.social During Recycle Week you can watch the full film for FREE - just head to our homepage: www.sirenfilms.co.uk #sustainablity #recycle

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The Grove Nursery School @grovenursery.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

We have been learning more about recycling during #recyclingweek Families enjoyed watching our beautiful film on sustainability featuring @laurahallain.bsky.social by @sirenfilms.bsky.social We read a range of books/info about looking after our planet. And children have been junk modelling.

A selection of books about caring for planet earth set out on a green table cloth.

A display board of information about recycling in Southwark - leaflets, books.

A smart board in a classroom playing our sustainability film for families. Laura Henry Allain on the screen.

An example of junk modelling by one of the children. Cardboard tubes and masking tape to represent spiders on a log.

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Have you seen our NEW film all about sustainability yet? Its FREE to watch during Recycle Week- just head to our homepage ♻️We made it with the wonderful team @grovenursery.bsky.social & @laurahallain.bsky.social Please watch and share: sirenfilms.co.uk #sustainability #newfilm #recycleweek2025

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The Grove Nursery School @grovenursery.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

We are so happy to be able to share this short film about sustainability at The Grove Nursery. Thank you so much to @sirenfilms.bsky.social and @laurahallain.bsky.social for helping to make it happen. It was a privilege to be part of it. #recycleweek

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

NEW FILM RELEASE DAY! To celebrate Recycle Week we are launching our new short film about sustainability. Filmed @grovenursery.bsky.social with @laurahallain.bsky.social you'll see real life examples that children understand that they can impact on the world in a positive way: sirenfilms.co.uk

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Claire @eyfsclaire.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Thank you, so much, Liz for your kind words. It was such an honour & privilege to have been part of this. Thank you to @laurahallain.bsky.social for your brilliant ideas & encouragement. And thank you @sirenfilms.bsky.social for being so sensitive & patient as you captured many wonderful moments 💗

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Liz Pemberton @lizpemtbnm.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

This week is Recycle Week. To celebrate @sirenfilms.bsky.social released a film about sustainability with @laurahallain.bsky.social at @grovenursery.bsky.social I was moved by how Sarah and @eyfsclaire.bsky.social talk about how racial justice is part of it Beautiful. www.sirenfilms.co.uk

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

In new film all about sustainability you'll see real life examples that children understand that they can impact on the world in a positive way.Filmed at @grovenursery.bsky.social with @laurahallain.bsky.social it highlights the deep commitment to sustainability which inspires both staff & children

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Its Recycling Week next week- perfect time to launch our new film all about Sustainability. FREE to watch all week so be ready! We made the film @grovenursery.bsky.social with @laurahallain.bsky.social - its a beautiful piece demonstrating how to engage young children in the world around them 💚♻️

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The Grove Nursery School @grovenursery.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Thank you so much @sirenfilms.bsky.social and @laurahallain.bsky.social It was such a special experience to take part in this. We are so proud of our children, our families, our community. And we keep on learning together.

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SIREN FILMS @sirenfilms.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Next week is Recycling Week- we will be releasing a new short film all about sustainability which we made with @laurahallain.bsky.social at @grovenursery.bsky.social Keep your eyes peeled as it will only be FREE to watch during #RecyclingWeek ♻️ #earlyyears #recycle #Sustainability #onlinelearning

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Darren Chetty @darrenchetty.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

A real honour to write the introduction to The Poetry World of John Agard from @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social I shared John’s poetry with many of the classes I taught over the years. The book is a beautiful collection of greatest hits, edited by @charliehacking.bsky.social

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mywordsmybook.bsky.social @mywordsmybook.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

📚Book giveaway! ❓Would you like to win all of these books from season one, summer of My Words, My Book? 🎉Comment, “Win”, in the comments by 31st July in order to win the set. 🤔Will you be one of the lucky one. 🗣️Tell a friend! To tell a friend! To tell a friend! 🇬🇧UK Followers only. #kidlit

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Laura Henry-Allain @laurahallain.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

📚Book Quote Saturday! 🤎Love these words from Toni Morrison and I share this quote during my annual FREE ‘Laura, How Do I.’ Webinar. ✍🏽Pick up a pen and start to write, we all have a story. #kidlit

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Laura Henry-Allain @laurahallain.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

❓When emerging and new children authors and illustrators ask for advice and tips. 📚This book is a must read, that I always share. ✅Also, one book that I reference on my annual FREE webinar: ‘Laura, How Do I’? #Kidlit

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Laura Henry-Allain @laurahallain.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

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Dr. Aaron Bradbury @aaronearlyyears.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

New in @NurseryWorld: I explore the contradictions in the govt’s Best Start in Life strategy. Family Hubs = nurturing ✅ School readiness = data-driven ❌ 👀 Read here: nurseryworld.co.uk/content/opinio… #EarlyYears #PlayMatters #BestStartInLife #StartingStrong

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Tapestry @tapestry.info · 10/07/2025

In this week's podcast, @helentapestry.bsky.social chats to Tracie Butterfill about what EYFS staff and leaders struggle with, what they might need, and how experienced educators at @twinklresources.bsky.social can help. ➡️Listen to the podcast here: tinyurl.com/mt4j28cb%E2%...

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Listening to the latest episode of @laurahallain.bsky.social's podcast #MyWordsMyBook with Onyinye Iwu, another incredible discussion. Onyinye's work: www.onyinyeiwu.com 🍎Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m... 🎧Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/15cY... 📺YouTube: youtu.be/nFTEpZ5yEuU?...

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18 - Onyinye Iwu - Black British author, illustrator, and secondary school teacher

Podcast Episode · My Words, My Book · 06/07/2025 · 34m

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Liz Pemberton @lizpemtbnm.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Nice mention in @huffpost.co.uk “For clarity: you are not labelling a child racist. You are naming the behaviour and language used as racist and this matters when we are talking about embedding a culture of belonging and value in an early years setting,” www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/racism...

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Racism Is Happening Among Nursery Age Kids. We Cannot Ignore It

Here's what parents can do about it.

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