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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Alfie feels lost after his mum passes away. He feels guilty for not being there, and just wants to ride his bike to clear his head. But then his wheels lead him to a familiar door, and he finds he has a decision to make... Read our review of Six Weeks: www.libraries4schools.com/2026/09/24/s...

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Six Weeks | Book Review | Libraries 4 Schools

Six Weeks book review | Since losing his mum, all Alfie wants to do is ride his bike and not think. But who knows where he'll end up?

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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Ghost and Toast: Slice to Meet You, released today, is exactly what you'd expect from graphic novel author and illustrator Phil Corbett (creator of the Kitty Quest series). Ghost (the dead one) and Toast (the bread one) are going to be loads of fun for LKS2.

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

When you're not sure about the weather, the best thing to do is grab a book! And that's exactly what we did over August - you can check out our non-fiction recommendations that we enjoyed last month below! www.libraries4schools.com/2026/09/07/b...

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Monthly Book Recommendations: August 2026 | Libraries 4 Schools

Book Recommendations: August 2026 | We're back this month to share some of our favourite reads over the past summery month!

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

My love of #Malamander is legendary and I cannot articulate just how excited and grateful I am that I have a proof copy of @thomastaylor.bsky.social’s new title The Lantern and the Labyrinth to read. Out 08/04/27 for middle grade readers, my enormous thanks go to Thomas. @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

One of the most hotly awaited books of the year is Jekyll vs Hyde: The Potion Of Doom by the master of creepy humour Jack Meggit-Phillips and @hollyswain.bsky.social (of Colin’s Castle fame), published by @farshorebooks.bsky.social. #BookSky #ChildrensBooks #BookPost #SpookyReads #BookReview

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Strange things are happening in My Fish is Called Poseidon, the newest entry in the 'My Cat is Called Odin' series by Francesco Bedini and Stefano Tambellini, translated by Sylvia Notini (pub. @fivequillsforkids.bsky.social). Thank you Catherine Ward for our copy - grab yours 8th October 2026!

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Recently updated on our site: Year 5 reading list for children aged 9-10. 📚👍🏼 schoolreadinglist.co.uk/reading-list... #kidlit This suggested reading list offers lots of book choices for children aged 9 and 10. From fantasy and animal stories to mysteries and science...

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Books for Year 5 pupils aged 9-10 in KS2

Year 5 reading list for children aged 9-10 with titles by S.F Said, Vashti Hardy, Sabine Adeyinka, Polly Ho-Yen and Maz Evans.

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coralrumble.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Thank you @afharrold.com and @foxandinkbooks, for sending me some guaranteed wackiness

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Jonathan Emmett @jonathanemmett.com · 24/08/2026

🌕 To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the publication of BRINGING DOWN THE MOON, my picture book illustrated by Vanessa Cabban and published by walkerbooksuk.bsky.social, I’m offering 3 schools a FREE virtual visit. To enter, fill out the form here: jonathanemmett.com/bdm-25-years #KidLitUK

25 years of BRINGING DOWN THE MOON • 2001-2026
Win a Bringing Down the Moon Virtual School Visit.
Image: The cover of Bringing Down the Moon and a photo of me reading the book.

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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

The Worst Thing That Could Possibly Happen, by Guy Bass and David Roberts, is one of the most exciting and unique books of the year. It's a collection of spooky short stories, poetry and comic strips. The range of styles, both in the writing and the artwork, is just fantastic.

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JohnChalmers+SandraMarrs=Metaphrog @metaphrog.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

It all becomes more real when you go and sign copies of your book in bookshops. Signed copies of our graphic novel Wilomina: The Land of Dreams and Nightmares are available in Waterstones in Glasgow, our home town.

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

When Feather loses an important item from her settlement, it's up to her to journey along the top of the ruined Wall, keeping out of the dangerous Forest below. What might she find as she does? Read our review of The Forest of a Thousand Eyes here: www.libraries4schools.com/2026/08/20/f...

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The Forest of a Thousand Eyes | Book Review | Libraries 4 Schools

The Forest of a Thousand Eyes book review | When a stranger takes an important item, Feather must journey across the forest to get it back.

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JohnChalmers+SandraMarrs=Metaphrog @metaphrog.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

It’s Tuesday which means a new episode of Wilomina to read for free on Substack. You can also subscribe if you want to. metaphrog.substack.com/p/wilomina-t...

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

This September, watch out for the start of a new dark fantasy series The Hexton Chronicles by @amywilsonbooks.bsky.social, beginning with The Trouble With Magic. Each chapter is enhanced with a stunningly illustrated page by illustrator and card artist @ericdeschamps.bsky.social. [1/5]

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JohnChalmers+SandraMarrs=Metaphrog @metaphrog.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Our publisher @scholasticuk.bsky.social made this fab trailer for our graphic novel Wilomina: The Land of Dreams and Nightmares! #KidLitUK #comics #graphicnovels

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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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JohnChalmers+SandraMarrs=Metaphrog @metaphrog.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

It’s publication day for our graphic novel Wilomina: The Land of Dreams and Nightmares! Can’t believe we’re here already! It’s out of hands now. Who knows what people will make of it. Les jeux sont fait. Rien ne va plus. @scholasticuk.bsky.social #KidLitUK #comics

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

How strange it is to think that 30 yrs ago Orion Children's Books published my stories about a tall fairy with spiky hair, big feet and no wings, named Nettie Mugwort! I'll always be thankful for Nettie, who came along at just the right moment and has never left me since 💙 - Lynda #ChildrensBooks

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A big thank you again to Kiran at @scholasticuk.bsky.social for our unputdownable copy of Galaxy Runners: Jello Breaks the Universe by debut author James Lancett. This space adventure follows twins Kas and Fig, together with crew mates Mags and Skipper, as they try to eke out a living... [1/4]

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Fleur Hitchcock @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Oh Lordy, just realised I've a book out next month. If you've ever been a fan of Malory Towers, or you know a young person who is, you can pre-order it. I'm pretty darn proud of it! #ukkidlit www.waterstones.com/book/malory-...

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Malory Towers Mystery Club: Kidnap at Midnight by Fleur Hitchcock | Waterstones

Buy Malory Towers Mystery Club: Kidnap at Midnight by Fleur Hitchcock from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

We love graphic novels and this one is absolutely stunning! Wilomina: The Land of Dreams and Nightmares by @metaphrog.bsky.social (John Chalmers & Sandra Marrs) is the first in a new series, out 13th August. Thank you to Kiran at @scholasticuk.bsky.social for our awesome copy! [1/5] #ChildrensBooks

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Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Another top entry in this series that will further cement its place as a big favourite in UKS2 and KS3.

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Mark Bradley @markbradley.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

The sequel to one of my absolute favourite children’s comics of all time, right here!

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

The N.A.U.G.H.T.Y (Nannies Against Underworld Gangsters, Hoodlums, Tyrants and Yobs) secret agents are back in Crooks and Nannies Too, by @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social and illustrated by Martin Baines. [1/4] #BookSky #BookPost #ChildrensBooks #FunReads

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Chris McGuire Kid’s Author @chrismcguireauthor.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

#booksky 💙📚 At 2pm on the 21st of August I'll be at #ExmouthLibrary talking about super-crooks, slime and silliness. This free event’s about what makes a great story and we'll try and come up with some new tales together! #exmouthlibrary #exmouth #devonauthor #crooksandnanniestoo #chrismcguireauthor

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

🥰 🤟🏼 😊 Empathy, kindness and love books for children aged 3-12+ 😊 🤟🏿 🫶 With books by Laura Dockrill, Kerry Drewery, Dan Smith, Jess McGeachin, Michael Rosen, Catherine Rayner & Benjamin Dean. Free resources & lesson plan links! schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/empat...

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Empathy, kindness and love books for children

Kindness, empathy and love children's books for students aged 3-12+ with titles by Laura Dockrill, Dan Smith, Alice Oseman & Michael Rosen.

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

My upcoming Loki: A Bad God's Guide events: GLASGOW Aug 29: thegovanstones.org.uk/in-conversat... EDINBURGH Aug 30: www.edbookfest.co.uk/events/when-... BUDLEIGH SALTERTON Sept 26: www.ticketsource.com/budleigh-sal...

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

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Mark Bradley @markbradley.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Actually, on the subject of comics in the classroom: One big hurdle I’ve found is teachers lacking confidence in drawing. I cannot recommend Ed Emberley’s how to draw books enough for this. He has a whole range, but Make A World & Faces are the two I’d start with.

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Thought Bubble Festival @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

It's a big one! 😍 😍 Thought Bubble's 20th Edition is shaping up to be pretty special. And we cannot WAIT to see all these guests AND all of you. See the guests announced so far: thoughtbubblefestival.com/guests And get your tickets booked: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets

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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

One for the staffroom from Jarrett Lerner.

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Gita Ralleigh @gitaralleigh.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

What an absolute delight! A Scrap of Moss & Magick, out in October with @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social is a perfect autumn read for young fantasy fans! Thank you also for your kind words @hejparry.bsky.social 🙏🏽

The cover of a proof copy of A Scrap of Moss and Magick by Helen Parry

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Roy has no eyelids, and poor Moira is covered in mould...this collection of gothic tales by Marmalade Atkinson (pub. @markosia.bsky.social) is perfect for fearless kids! Check out our review of The Sleepless Nights of the Boy with No Eyelids below: www.libraries4schools.com/2026/07/23/s...

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The Sleepless Nights of the Boy with No Eyelids and other twisted tales | Book Review | Libraries 4 Schools

The Sleepless Nights of the Boy with No Eyelids book review |

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for brilliant picture book The Tour at School (Because You’re the New Kid!) by Katie Clapham and @nadiashireen.bsky.social. Out now for 4+ readers from @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2026/07/21/b...

The blog tour banner which lists the stops and shows the book’s cover which has a little Black girl with red glasses, plaits and a red pinafore jumping for joy on the left of a very nervous-looking little boy with brown skin who has the hood of his green coat pulled up over his head.

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QuestFriendz @questfriendz.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

💚 Happy #PlasticFreeJuly 💚 Pledge to do just one thing to reduce single-use plastic such as: ♻️ Carry a reusable bottle/cup ♻️ Use reusable lunch box ♻️ Avoid pre-packed fruit and veg Discover more ways to use less plastic now: tinyurl.com/487cjpub

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Have YOU joined the Rebel Reading Society yet? They're on a mission to help get children reading, a goal we can definitely get behind 💪🏻 They run events, organise author visits, and have a whole host of book resources and activities on their website - so come join us! www.rebelreadingsociety.co.uk

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Rather than our usual collection of recs from last month's reads, we wanted to highlight some of the fab non-fiction and activity #bookpost we received over June - thank you so much to GMC, Messy Press, @postwavebooks.bsky.social, and @nosycrow.bsky.social! www.libraries4schools.com/2026/07/10/b...

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Monthly Book Recommendations: June 2026 | Libraries 4 Schools

Book Recommendations: June 2026 | This month we're looking at some of the amazing non-fiction and activity bookpost we've recently received!

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Huge congratulations and good luck to Patrice Lawrence, the new Waterstones Children's Laureate! We loved People Like Stars when we reviewed it last year, and we can't wait to see what she will do with the Laureate role 🎉📚 #BookSky #ChildrensBooks #GoAllIn #NationalYearOfReading2026

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Flaming gods, Noise dreams, a curious object hurtling through space...something is coming to the New World. Brothers Ben and Max couldn't be more different, but they'll need to work together to face it. Our review of Piper at the Gates of Dusk: www.libraries4schools.com/2026/06/25/p... #BookSky

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Piper at the Gates of Dusk | YA Book Review | Libraries 4 Schools

Piper at the Gates of Dusk book review | Flaming gods, something coming from space, cured Noise - welcome back to the world of Chaos Walking.

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Joshua Seigal - 'YAPPING AWAY' out now! @joshuaseigal.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Do you need any fun poems to see you through the week ahead? Loads for FREE on my website - www.joshuaseigal.co.uk - including the poem below. Enjoy, and feel free to share! #BookSky #EduSky #teachers #KidLitUK

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Brilliant books. Don't miss them 😍

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Can't wait until September to check out @sallynicholls.bsky.social's compulsive new YA novel exploring the consequences of ‘sharenting’ on social media? Have an early sneak peek of #DangerousInfluence here: issuu.com/collinsed/do...

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

It's official: #DangerousInfluence by @sallynicholls.bsky.social is one of the @thebookseller.com's Top Ten not to miss in September 2026! 📚

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Thank you to Greystone Kids for sending us a copy of Little Habitats: Fiddlehead Forest by Jana Curll, a book we have been waiting for since we reviewed Barnacle Bay in June last year! It's a brilliant STEM graphic novel, packed full of information, jokes and some truly dreadful puns.

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Absolutely gutted 😢 A primary school library we worked on from scratch has been turned into a family room and the books will now be in the corridor. I know schools have priorities, but doing this in the year of reading! #schoollibraries #yearofreading #Goallin

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