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Sara Grant @authorsaragrant.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

Great first day at @scbwi-bi.bsky.social’s Debut Bootcamp with nearly 50 up-and-coming writers & illustrators. @moohara.bsky.social, @candygourlay.bsky.social & I share everything we wished we’d known before our debut books launched. Lovely to meet so many talented creators!

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H S Norup @hsnorup.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

I‘m buzzing after the virtual @scbwi-bi.bsky.social Book Launch Boot Camp with the three powerhouses that are @candygourlay.bsky.social @moohara.bsky.social and @authorsaragrant.bsky.social and wonderful #scbwi peeps. Highly recommended for anyone seeking inspiration prior to launching a new book!

A glimpse at my notes from the SCBWI book launch boot camp.

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Ashley Lynch ✂️🎞️ @ashleylynch.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

This is how he's skirting the law. HIs lottery is a lie and the winners are predetermined political allies. Every one who fell for his shit and thought they might win a million dollars got grifted and duped.

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⸸⛧𐌔Ꮤ𐌀𐌌𐌓𐌙⛧⸸ @yodelingcomputers.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

so i drew a headcanon generator prompt with trevor,, i think this is pretty accurate he'd totally be great with children😛 (as a person who works with children... hell no💀😭) #myfangtasticallyevilvampirepet #mftevp #moohara @moohara.bsky.social @mjcartoons.bsky.social 🤪😝😛🤪

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Mo O’Hara @moohara.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

My fav ‘Super Pets’ from today’s author visit were ‘Lightning Croc’ 🐊, a cat with the power to get people to move out of sunny patches so they could sleep there 🐈 🤣and ‘The Goodness Chicken’ 🐓 who just makes everyone good. The world needs more Goodness Chickens.

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⸸⛧𐌔Ꮤ𐌀𐌌𐌓𐌙⛧⸸ @yodelingcomputers.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

yoyoyo happy international women's day!! i drew this silly kirsty doodle bc this is probably something she'd say LMFAOO😭😭 #myfangtasticallyevilvampirepet #mftevp #internationalwomensday @moohara.bsky.social yuh

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Mo O’Hara @moohara.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Thx @jennyhawke.bsky.social , Penge Library and St Antony’s School! What a fab World Book Day!

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 01/03/2025

ICYMI: The newly launched GLL Literary Foundation has named the 17 UK children’s authors selected to receive bursary placements. 👇 #BookSky

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New GLL Literary Foundation names children’s authors awarded bursary placements

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Mo O’Hara @moohara.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Agent Moose on the loose at Roehampton Library! Thx October for a fab day!!

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Mark Bradley @markbradley.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

My son just invented World Burp Day, and I would like to let schools know that I am now open to visits for this.

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Mo O’Hara @moohara.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Ready for some graphic novel fun at Roehampton Library with Mosaic Jewish Primary!!

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Check this out #KidLitUK! I love everything Az writes but this is something a bit different - a lush story collection. Well that's birthdays sorted for a bit! #Edusky

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A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Here’s my new book announcement! I didn’t dare to dream I’d be able to write my very own story collection until my dear agent Julia and the brilliant team at Zephyr, Head of Zeus (part of Bloomsbury) suggested it. These timeless stories are unlike anything I’ve written;they’ve stretched my writing/1

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Love this series! So funny and offbeat and a great example of words and pictures working together to make story - NOT an illustrated book cos words and pics are equal partners. #KidLitUK

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⸸⛧𐌔Ꮤ𐌀𐌌𐌓𐌙⛧⸸ @yodelingcomputers.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

i haven't posted anything or drawn anything in a bit so here we got really annoyed bob and silly chef oddjobz yayayaya #myfangtasticallyevilvampirepet #mybigfatzombiegoldfish #mbfzg #mftevp @moohara.bsky.social

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Ibarra V. Gomez @ibarravgomez.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Sometimes you eat the bear, sometimes the bear eats you, and sometimes you become friends with a Big Fat Zombie Goldfish. @moohara.bsky.social’s book is a fun and clever adventure for kids featuring the scariest bear of all: older siblings.

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Professor Karen Sands-O’Connor @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

pen.org/banned-books... UK friends, read a book on the PEN (US) Most Banned Books list. If you’re going to the US, you might leave your copy in a public place for some reader who needs it to find.

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Banned Books List 2025 - PEN America

What books are banned in 2025? These are the 11 most banned books of the 2023-2024 school year. The banned books list for 2025 includes "Nineteen Minutes," by Jodi Picoult.

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David Long @writerdavidlong.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

It takes barely three minutes to answer the questions.

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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @ocasio-cortez.house.gov · 22/01/2025

SHARE WIDELY. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS. With mass deportations starting today across the country, it is vitally important - for both citizens and non-citizens - to know your rights. You have the right to remain silent. Assert it. You have the right to a lawyer. Ask for one. (1/3)

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Zack Zwiezen @zackzwiezen.com · 28/01/2025

I've worked closely with trans people and they aren't weird. They aren't special. They aren't dangerous. They aren't heroes. They aren't crazy. They aren't perfect. Instead, they are just human beings. They are just people. They deserve love, respect, kindness, and safety, just like all humans.

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A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

There’s nothing like it. It’s an invaluable resource and quite possibly the most important book to be published in the last year if we really want to finally bring change to the way we represent minorities in books, on our shelves, in bookshops, schools and libraries. /2

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A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Honoured to have had an early read of this incredibly important book and be quoted on the cover. It’s a comprehensive exploration of representation in British children’s literature and the industry around it. It’s important and vital for anyone working in or with children’s books. /1

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Little Crab Educational Press 小螃蟹教育出版社 @littlecrabpress.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

"We see that Neptune looks so blue, so we cheer it up with a joke or two." - Hush Little Rocket by @moohara.bsky.social (aka one of my youngest favourite books from our local library and, more recently, a favourite Christmas gift as well ❤️)

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Sally Nicholls @sallynicholls.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

And we're done! Three days, five schools, nine sessions, probably around 800 children ... Thanks, Northern Children's Book Festival, it's been a blast. Until next time!

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Sardonicus @sardonicus.eu · 22/11/2024

"If you are a dreamer, come in. If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, a hoper, a prayer, a magic-bean-buyer. If you’re a pretender, come sit by my fire, for we have some flax-golden tales to spin. Come in! Come in!" Shel Silverstein

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Sarah Currie Dyer @sarahcurriedyer.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Fabulous 🧵 by @rashmiwriting.bsky.social about non-fiction texts and the importance of reading them with young people. #nonfiction #kidlit #ukkidlit

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Tim Budgen @mrtimdraws.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

World building this morning for a new picture book 🐬🐠🪸🐚 #wip #sneakpeek #kidlituk #kidlit

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Tom Nicoll @tomnicoll.uk · 19/11/2024

One of the coolest things to happen to me since becoming a childrens author is happening this week. Over 60,000 kids in Scotland will receive a free copy of my and Ross Collins' picture book There's Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah! 🧵

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Mostly Book Talk @mostlybooktalk.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Here are a couple we have done of UK children’s authors These two are (mainly) UK children's authors go.bsky.app/GLnmxCv go.bsky.app/3hvs

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A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Hey everyone, I see you all abandoned X and flex here! What’s happening?

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Tabrizia @cupofteawiththatbookplease.com · 18/11/2024

Day 2 of YALC was a blast! I had a lovely time attending panels and getting a chance to interact with other #booklovers. I met with people for the first time in person and with others where it's fated we keep running into each other 😅. @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social @ellemcnicoll.bsky.social 💙📚

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Sharee Miller @coilyandcute.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Hello all. Jumping on here so share my art, books and updates! Here’s some of my work!

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Melinda Salisbury @melindasalisbury.com · 18/11/2024

I love this! When I'm mentoring YA writers, I always ask what they think of Twilight, and if they're disparaging, I know they don't get YA *at all*. Twilight is beloved because it speaks directly to first teen love. It takes teen love as seriously as teens take it www.theguardian.com/science/2024...

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The big idea: why we should take teenage love more seriously

Adolescent passions shape our future selves, and can be every bit as powerful – and perilous – as adult relationships

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Rashmi Sirdeshpande @rashmiwriting.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Libraries are amazing. They make books accessible for everyone AND they're beautiful safe spaces and invaluable community hubs.

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Mostly Book Talk @mostlybooktalk.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Reposting for everyone who might like a listen on their way home this afternoon. We have a feast of YA authors for you to listen to. ‼️Warning‼️ it is likely to grow your TBR pile 📚🫣#kidlitUK @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social @sophiecameron.bsky.social #jennyireland

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Camilla Chester @camcauthor.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

There’s a new podcast where kids interview authors. What could possibly go wrong? My episode drops Thursday at 5pm. Search Lit-Picking on your usual provider, or use this link: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/l... #KidLitUK

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Clare Helen Welsh @clarehelenwelsh.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Wooohoo! I have a new picture book publishing in February with Andersen Press and the INCREDIBLE Fiona Lumbers . It's truly beautiful and it's in the Bookseller 's Children's Preview! #kidlit #picturebooks #thespacebetween

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Lynn Huggins-Cooper @hugginscooper.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

If you would like to be added to this starter pack so member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators BI can find each other easily, please pop your name below :) go.bsky.app/KBvYZbZ

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Michael Rosen @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I'm on in the Grand, Blackpool today. 1000 children. Every child gets a free copy of my book 'Michael Rosen's Big Book of Bad Things' All thanks to wonderful, amazing Children's Bookshow

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Camilla Chester @camcauthor.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Hey Mo! Nice move. The water is lovely over in this pond x

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Lucy Ann Unwin @lucyannunwin.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

#schools and #teachers! All these lovely authors would love to come to your school and promote #ReadingForPleasure!!

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Simon James Green @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Finn Jones Was Here has been shortlisted for the Brilliant Book Awards! Thanks Inspire ELS and congrats to all on the list! Schools - I do a whole event around this book which is perfect for years 5,6 and 7 particularly - details on my website. 😊

Graphic reads ‘2025 shortlist’ with images of the book covers below - including Finn Jones Was Here, The Fights That Make Us, Reggie Houser has the power, and Echostar. Text below reads: Brilliant book awards for secondary schools.

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Rashmi Sirdeshpande @rashmiwriting.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Well, hello Bluesky. I said I CANNOT with another social media platform and yet… here I am. Oops.

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Rashmi Sirdeshpande @rashmiwriting.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Starter packs are so incredibly useful for confused newbies like me! If you're part of the UK children's book world, check them out! So happy to find so many friends here.

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