Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 22/09/2026International Week of Happiness at Work is here! 000
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Like many parents, I spent the summer juggling work and family life. I wrote in play cafes, gardens and caravans. I’m back in my normal(ish) work routine now, but a heavy edit session is due! 011
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 17/06/2026It’s been 20 years since the start of Independent Bookshop Week. To celebrate today, I’m highlighting the fabulous Jenna Warren at Book Corner. #saltburn #bookshop #independentbookshop #supportindependentbookshops 030
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 16/06/2026It’s been 20 years since the start of Independent Bookshop Week. To celebrate today, I’m highlighting the fabulous Chicken and Frog Bookshop in Brentwood. #independentbookshops #bookshops #independentbookshopweek #neuronsseries #kidlit #supportbookshops 020
Reposted by Marielle Bayliss AuthorGareth P Jones @garethpjones.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Change a letter of an existing song to make a new one. WE ATE THE CHAMPIONS for @writerblighter.bsky.social Note: this is a new tune. Not a parody where I change the words of an existing song, which is something I find a bit dull... & like the musical equivalent of colouring in. 262
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 15/06/2026It’s been 20 years since the start of Independent Bookshop Week. I’m going to highlight some of my favourite indies this week. Today, I’m starting with Everybody Reads in Chiswick ❤️📚📗📒📙📖 010
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 08/06/2026STEPPING OUT A free exhibition exploring one environmentalist’s journey through Kingston and beyond. 📍 Tolworth Community Library 📅 19th May – 21st August 2026 Free entry – all welcome 💚 020
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 03/06/2026Something's in the mix! Watch this space 🧠 🌈 ♾️ ☂ #neurodiversity #neurons #neuronsseries #ADHD #autism #dyslexia #dyspraxia #tourettesyndrome #epilepsy 030
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 02/06/2026Workshop planning for Empathy Day with two kids off school yesterday. They gott stuck in too, and turned a boring bug day into a creative helping-out-Mummy day! 🐸 Join me at Pollards Hill Library (12.30) and Mitcham Library (3.00) this Saturday to celebrate empathy in all its forms 🐸 020
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Don't miss out on the Empathy Day Festival at Morden Libraries Saturday 6th June! 💙 Frog's Bog reading 💙 Designing empathy glasses 💙Creating emotion colour wheels 💙 Word banks full of empathy 💙 Putting it all together in an empathy caliigram Pollards Hill Library @ 12.30-2pm Mitcham Library 3-4.30pm 000
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 21/05/2026Excited to share that Teaching Notes are now available for the Neurons Series! 💙 Created to support: 📚 Teachers 🧠 SENCOs & support staff 🏡 Parents & carers Check out the Teaching Notes on our website under the Schools heading and “Free Teaching Notes” 010
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 05/05/2026The Blunt-Headed Burrowing frog (Ballon Frog) is always popular when I do kid's workshops. I love them too, in a cute/ugly sort of way, and I've found the perfect portmanteau to cover it: busukawaii! It's Japanese slang fusing busu (ugly) and kawaii (cute) to describe something ugly but cute 🐸💚 010
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 03/05/2026International Dawn Chorus Day is here. I love the whistles of blackbirds, and this might not be a popular choice, but the high-pitched calls of swifts always soothe, reminding me of lazy summer days. Illustrations by Mariela Malova’s from the Frog’s Bog series 🎶 🎼 🎵 030
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 02/05/2026May is National Share-a-Story Month. The theme for 2026 is 'Once upon a storytime', highlighting the joy of reading aloud with children. Obviously, I'm already a convert and self-confessed storytime enthusiast, but if you're looking for an excuse to share a cracking tale, May is your month. 010
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 30/04/2026That's a wrap for Autism Awareness Month! A great month of classroom visits, library visits and assemblies ♾️ 020
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 24/04/2026Tomorrow at Wimbledon Library, I'm reading from Neurons and Autism and throwing in some Frog's Bog too! We’ll look at the senses, how neurons help us, then follow up with crafts. This is my last event for Autism Awareness Month, then I'm back to squirrelling myself away for some new writing time. 000
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 22/04/2026The theme of Earth Day 2026 is Our Power, Our Planet! We can all do our bit for environmental action, from sowing pollinator-friendly wildflowers to keeping a messy, untamed patch in the garden. These illustrations are some of my all-time favourites by @mariela_malova from the Frog's Bog series 🐸💚 010
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 16/04/2026It’s World Voice Day! I use my voice to tell stories on the page and in person at author events. I still do the odd bit of voice-over work, too. It's a scary world at the moment, and moving forward, I'd like to stick my neck out, take a few more risks, and use my voice more bravely. 120
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 26/03/2026It's Purple Day! A time to highlight the power of stories to show what living with epilepsy means. Neurons and Epilepsy is a bite-sized picture book exploring how neurons work and their role in epilepsy. Find out more about the neurons and other titles within the series at Graffeg.com 060
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 25/03/2026There were many highlights from the ASLTIP Therapy Talks conference, but can we just take a minute to appreciate the fabulous branding of @aprilcottagetherapies blue nail art? (Scroll to see). Amazing nails aside, it was a pleasure to talk with so many wonderful, insightful people. 021
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Neurodiversity Week is drawing to a close and it's been a busy one! More school visits, a conference, and I'm rounding up with another visit to Tolworth Library! Please join me for an interactive reading from the Neurons series plus activities explaining how neurons help us everyday. 010
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 19/03/2026During the Maidenhead Big Read a couple of weeks ago, lovely Stephan introduced me to Emma at The Little Bookshop, Cookham; a picture-postcard bookshop packed with fabulous titles. It was also lovely too see a poster of fellow @graffegbooks title, Stay, too! 010
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 18/03/2026Thank you, Yarm School, for a fabulous visit on Monday! I loved sharing the hidden world of neurons with the wonderful children here. A great way to kick off Neurodiversity Week and the perfect excuse for a whistle-stop trip back to Teesside. I even got to spend Mother's Day with my lovely Mam ❤️ 010
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 10/03/2026A quick Book Week round-up: 7 schools, 1 nursery and 1 Beaver colony. Phew! Shall we do it all over again for Neurodiversity Week? Of course! #worldbookday #kidsbooks #authorvisits 050
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 09/03/2026Dodgy pointing and posing aside, I had a great time taking part in the Maidenhead Big Read again this year. 2026 may be the National Year of Reading, but this event has been going all in to encourage a love for books since 2018. Please do look them up and their incredible work with local schools. 010
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 06/03/2026Thank you Spring School Kingston for a fantastic author visit! Big shout out to Poppy, Oliver, and Freddie for these amazing neuron designs 😃 #WorldBookDay #worldbookday2026 #neurodiversity #neuronsseries #neurodiversebooks #kidsbooks #kidsnonfiction 030
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 05/03/2026Happy World Book Day! Another awesome school visit yesterday, this time at the Downsend Schools in Leatherhead and Epsom. I was reading from the Neurons series, but it was such a lovely surprise to see Frog in a Fog as one of the Books of the Week in the School library! Bring on more school visits! 010
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 03/03/2026It was such a treat to return to Surbiton Hill Nursery yesterday. I have so many lovely memories here; two author visits, and my eldest daughter came here twelve years ago. Thanks for having me! 010
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 02/03/2026World Book Day visits have begun. I spent time with the fantastic children at Christ Church Primary on Friday, and I'm ready for a jam-packed week of more author visits! #WorldBookDay #worldbookday2026 #authorvisits #GoAllIn #NationalYearOfReading #WorldBookWeek #ReadingForPleasure 020
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 07/02/2026I know I'm biased, but if It's International Take Your Child to the Library Day, I must highlight Tolworth Library. Yes, there's a Frog's Bog window display, but more importantly, a lovely team and a host of events, including Rhymetime, Rewilding Rangers, and art groups. Plus books, books, books! 020
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 04/02/2026A forgotten video from over a year ago that I found again, just in time for World Read Aloud Day! #wrad is the perfect time to connect with family and friends through the power of stories. For more information, visit @LitWorld and see their amazing reach worldwide. #worldreadaloudday 030
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 03/02/2026#NationalStorytellingWeek = endless possibilities! Pop to your local library or bookshop. Enjoy books at home. Read alone or as a group. Read to kids, or have them read to you. Swap books or create a crafts inspired by them. Write and perform your own! Have fun and celebrate the power of stories. 010
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 02/02/2026Another year rolls around, and another National River Day. Stunning illustrations by Mariela Malova from Frog in a Fjord. #rivers #waterways #childrensbooks #amwriting #picturebooks #authorlife 020
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 23/01/2026Oversized jumper and comfy, cosy writing vibes? Yes, please. Let’s do this! #amwriting #writingcommunity #writinglife #writingislife #kidlit #authorscommunity #childrensauthor #wip #cosyvibes #writingupastorm #cosywriting 130
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 13/01/2026Sheesh. These marketing emails. #scamemails #authorlife #kidlit 000
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 12/01/2026I love writing when the weather is bad. There’s something about whistling winds and dead leaves scraping on the window that fuels me whilst I tap away. That said, I craved a good, long walk, so I relished the bare trees, crisp air, and even the relentless drizzle yesterday. 000
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 08/01/2026Last weekend, my daughter exclaimed that her butter “Had abs." Hardly a six-pack, but she does have a point. I love the random turns of phrase, observations, and the unique rhythms of children's speech. They never fail to amuse and inspire! #writingprompts #writingcommunity 030
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 07/01/2026GO ALL IN for the National Year of Reading 2026 and make reading a daily highlight for children. A couple of local schools have approached me to get involved, and I still have availability. If your school, nursery, or library is looking to go all in for the National Year of Reading, do get in touch. 000
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 12/12/2025Balancing acts! Families with neurotypical and #neurodiverse children juggle hobbies, #sensoryneeds, confidence levels & abilities every day. Striking the balance isn’t always easy, but siblings can provide a lifetime's worth of support, friendship, and an extra helping hand! 100
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 10/12/2025I'm busy taking bookings for school #authorvisits this week. I’d no idea how much I’d LOVE school visits when I first started writing. #workdbookday (5th March) is always a busy time, so if you'd like a Neurons or Frog's Bog workshop, get in touch whilst there are still some spaces. #authorreading 020
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 09/12/2025Neurodiverse children mask symptoms. At a Christmas fair, my child struggled with noises of piercing laughter & tinny music bouncing off the walls. She tries to tough it out, exhausting as it is, until the dam breaks. She is learning she doesn't have to tolerate the intolerable and to self-advocate 000
Reposted by Marielle Bayliss AuthorEveryHeron 𓅣 @everyheron.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Getting a Grey Heron to eat a fish out of your hand... PS. Kids - Don't try that in real life without a suit of armour and goggles. A Heron beakspear is so so sharp. 📷 @mariellebayliss.bsky.social 1142
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 06/12/2025Wondering what this #author #illustrator duo would LOVE for Christmas? #bookreviews please! We've had amazing feedback, but when we ask, most people don't think to leave a review. We are not celebrities and depend on word of mouth. Give us something to toast and please review 😀 #kidsbooks 010
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 04/12/2025Christmas can be challenging for neurodiverse kids; sensory overload, routine changes, loud music & burn-out take a toll. These challenges are different for everyone, and I’ll be highlighting some soon. 010
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 02/12/2025Dreaming of faraway lands this Christmas? Catch a heron and fly across the globe to a fjord, waterfall or a hot spring with the latest adventure from the Frog's Bog series. #FroginaFjord available in all good bookshops and online, now. #kidsbooks #frogsbog #picturebooks @graffegbooks.bsky.social 110
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 01/12/2025The Neurons LOVE to travel fast! They have zipped into bookshops & libraries across the UK and now they're on their way to Australia; arriving March 2026! I can’t wait to find out where they are off to next! #epilepsy #adhd #autism #dyspraxia #dyslexia #tourettesyndrome #kidsbooks #neurodiversity 000
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 28/11/2025I can hold off no longer! My first Christmas-themed post of 2025 comes before I've scoffed a mince pie or slugged a mulled wine. I have been eyeing up some posh advent calendars, though. Anyway, the point of the post: please do gift a book or two for Christmas! #frogsbbog #kidsbooks #kidsbookfriday 000
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 27/11/2025It's been seven months since the Neuron series was published! How did that happen? We have loved celebrating differences, and can't wait to see where those nosy neurons take us next. #neurodiversity #autism #adhd #epilepsy #dyslexia #dyspraxia #tourettesyndrome #kidsbooks #neuronsseries 060
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 25/11/2025Frog spotting post! My gorgeous niece spotted Frog's Bog at Waterstones Middlesbrough whilst Christmas shopping last week. Thanks for sharing 🐸💚 #waterstones #kidsbooks 030
Marielle Bayliss Author @mariellebayliss.bsky.social · 21/11/2025Sharing some lovely reviews on the Neurons series for #nonfictionnovember "Led to wonderful conversations about neurodiversity with my children" "An fantastic book! As a Neurotypical individual it really has taught me a lot" "I only wish something like this had been available when I was diagnosed." 000
