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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

We received some chilling book post recently 🔪🩸Set in a world where a some of the population ‘bleeds so the privileged can thrive,’ LITTLE MICE is one of the books currently on our busy TBR pile! 🐁 See our review in an upcoming PaperBound issue!

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We always loved this poem right from the beginning when it was first submitted to us 💜🌙 Read more of Webb Smith's poem 'The Teenager in the Moon' by checking out the latest issue of PaperBound Magazine - totally free on our website 👇 paperboundmag.com/issues

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

What does Wonder mean to you? Poet Victoria Gatehouse has captured its meaning perfectly in this poem, which you can read fully inside the latest issue of PaperBound 💜 Check out our website to find out more and take a look at our open submissions! 👇 paperboundmag.com/submit

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

ON THE BLOG: ✨ Author of 'The Cats We Meet Along the Way' and 'A Flood of Memories' Nadia Mikail shares her thoughts on writing about home and how it has shaped her stories 💚 🧡 Read Nadia's guest blog post here 👇 paperboundmag.com/2026/08/26/nadia-mikail-on-her-new-ya-novel-a-flood-of-memories/

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

ON THE BLOG: Author of The Silver Kingdom, Radiya Hafiza, shares her passion for epic romance and explains the historical influence on her YA novel. Read it here 💙👇 paperboundmag.com/2026/08/25/interview-the-silver-kingdom-by-radiya-hafiza/

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Read the latest issue of PaperBound yet? Full of writing, illustrations, author interviews & writing prompts, this issue includes @laurimeyers.bsky.social's poem 'V Formation' 🩵🐦‍⬛ Totally free to read now, check out the latest issue of PaperBound here 👇 paperboundmag.com/issues

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

We’re thrilled to share this ‘Day in the Life’ takeover from Zero Override author @steveblackman.bsky.social in collaboration with Scholastic ✍️ 💚 Don’t miss Steve’s article in the latest issue of PaperBound on page 6! 📚 #dayinthelife #books #scholastic #authorlife

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

🌟 SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN 🌟 We are inviting submissions from #kidlit writers and #illustrators for our next issue - the theme is LIMITLESS! Head over to our website (paperboundmag.com) to check out the official guidelines - we can't wait to see your entries!

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The submissions process is one of our favourite things about PaperBound. We get to see so many beautiful pieces - including this issue’s ‘Aurora Borealis’ by poet Jacqueline Shirtliff 💜✨ Read ‘Aurora Borealis’ in our Wonder issue - TOTALLY FREE - now! ✨👇 Paperboundmag.com/issues going down

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

One book bundle successfully shipped off to our Wonder issue winner @catherineogston.bsky.social 💜 Our next submissions window will open soon - keep your eyes peeled across our socials and website!

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

A poem of hope and new beginnings 🧡🔥 Read all of Elizabeth Hogarth's gorgeous poem 'Phoenix' in the Wonder issue on page 58 by clicking below 👇 paperboundmag.com/issues

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

PaperBound Magazine is - and always will be! - free for readers everywhere, but did you know you can help us keep creating new issues by choosing to buy us a coffee below? 👀💙 Choose to buy us a coffee here ✨👇💙 buymeacoffee.com/paperboundmag

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paperboundmag is an online kidlit and YA magazine for the young, and the young at heart

PaperBound Magazine is an online magazine for the young, and the young at heart. We are dedicated to showcasing authors and illustrators for children’s and young adult fiction and we strive to deliver

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

✍ A.M. Ellis shares where inspo for 'I Feel Your Pain' came from, & how dystopian fiction can open conversations to explore our own society 📖 @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social 🧡🐧 Read the fantastic article now👇✨ paperboundmag.com/2026/08/03/dystopian-literature-as-a-form-of-conversation-by-a-m-ellis/

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A.M. Ellis on Dystopian Literature as a Form of Conversation

A.M. Ellis shares where the inspiration for dystopian novel ‘I Feel Your Pain’ came from, and how writing dystopian fiction can open conversation to explore faults in our own society &#…

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Lauri Meyers @laurimeyers.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

My middle grade poem in this issue of paperbound about finding your flock.

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

💙👀 Did you miss it? Download the Wonder issue of PaperBound now - TOTALLY FREE! Overflowing with author interviews, guest articles on writing and drawing, poetry and short stories, illustrations, and more! 💜👇 Illustration by @stephaniebuosi.com ✨ 💜 paperboundmag.com/issues 💙

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Every issue, we pick a winner out of all the submissions we receive to create the new issue of PaperBound ✍ The Wonder issue's winner is @catherineogston.bsky.social for her sensational story 'The Ship of Wonders' - congratulations Catherine, a prize will be on its way to you soon! 💜✨

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

📚👀 Our Wonder issue is officially out now, packed full of bookish content, from top author interviews and guest articles on writing and drawing, to book reviews, new writing, illustrations, and more! Download the brand new issue now - TOTALLY FREE! 👇💜 paperboundmag.com/issues

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

It's almost here 👀 🎉 Check back across our socials tomorrow when we will announce our brand new issue's official release, full of brand new writerly content, author interviews, illustration art and more! Not long to wait now...📚👇

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

🎉 We are thrilled to welcome screenwriter and debut novelist Alan Carrigan to the blog to chat about his YA debut 💚 Then We'll Be Happy 💙 Read Alan's interview now on our website by heading to our blog 📚👉 paperboundmag.com Published by @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social 🐣 #disabilitypridemonth♿🌈

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Lauri Meyers @laurimeyers.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Some new poetry coming soon... but until the release just soak up the joy of this cover by @kimwnolan.bsky.social

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Kim Wagner Nolan @kimwnolan.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

I’m thrilled to share my cover art for the latest issue of PaperBound!!! Thank you @paperboundmag.bsky.social for this stunning cover design.

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

🌈Cover Reveal☂️ Here it is! The cover of our brand-new WONDER issue. Illustrated by the super-talented @kimwnolan.bsky.social 🩵 There are so many bookish goodies in this issue, and we can’t wait to share it with you very VERY soon. 1/3

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

It's almost time! Check back tomorrow for the reveal of our brand-new cover! 👀 #CoverReveal #Wonder #PaperBoundMag

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 15/07/2026

Independent children’s and YA publisher @fireflypress.bsky.social has acquired children’s book Shelby and O’Hare: Pop Went the Weasel by Emer Stamp. 👇

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Firefly Press to publish Emer Stamp’s ‘fun and addictive’ children’s book

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Branford Boase Award @branfordboaseaward.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Thank you @paperboundmag.bsky.social and @katherinewoodfine.bsky.social for this insight into the books on the Branford Boase Award shortlist. Winner announced 7.30pm 8 July. Have you got a favourite? #KidLitUK #BookSky paperboundmag.com/2026/07/06/k...

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Katherine Woodfine on judging the Branford Boase Award 2026

Katherine Woodfine shares insights on the judging process for this year’s 2026 Branford Boase Award.

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

✨Huge congratulations to all the wonderful writers & illustrators in the forthcoming PaperBound issue - we can't wait to share their beautiful work soon! @catherineogston.bsky.social @stephaniebuosi.bsky.social @kimwnolan.bsky.social @laurimeyers + more Stay tuned for updates across our socials 💛

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

✨NEW BLOG POST✨ Author Camille Chong chats to us about the inspiration behind her new novel, Love, Gods and Sinners. You can check out her blog post ‘The Art of Questioning’ NOW! Read it here: paperboundmag.com/2026/06/08/t... @camiscribbles.bsky.social

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William Yamaguchi Dobson @wydobson.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Thank you so much for this interview and beautiful layout! 🙏❤️

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

🎉 NEW BLOG POST 🎉 We interviewed author @wydobson.bsky.social about his beautiful, action-packed and heartfelt debut #Kamizen #FortressOfLostMemories. Read it now: paperboundmag.com/2026/05/20/i... @scholasticuk.bsky.social

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and we wanted to share a guest post from bestselling author @andydarcytheo.bsky.social on his top five books that offer great representation for mental health awareness 💜 Check it out below to see what books Andy chose 👇 paperboundmag.com/2026/05/15/a...

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

GUESS WHAT?👀🙌 Submissions are now officially open for the next issue of #PaperBoundMag! Writers and illustrators, send us your MG and teen/YA submissions. Deadline 1 May. Check out more details on our website here 👇❤️👇❤️ paperboundmag.com/submit

Writing and illustration submissions open for new issue of PaperBound Magazine. Deadline 1 May 2026.

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

🖤NEW BLOG POST!❤️ Check out the guest blog post ‘Grey is the New Black’ from Helen Price where she discusses her love of morally grey villains and her new YA novel, KILL ME NOW! Read it here: paperboundmag.com/2026/03/21/g... #YAThriller #MorallyGreyCharacters #UKYA @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

🌟 New Blog Post! 🌟 Author of The Wycherleys series, Annaliese Avery, explores the roots of modern fantasy. 📚✨️ Read it here: paperboundmag.com/2026/03/02/a... @annalieseavery.bsky.social

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

If you’d like to stay in the winter season just a little bit longer, check out our fascinating guest blog post with GHOST author, Finbar Hawkins: ‘Why We Tell Our Darkest Stories in the Darkest Season’. ❄️🖤 paperboundmag.com/2026/02/28/f... @finbarhawkins.bsky.social @zephyrbooks.bsky.social

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Check out our interview with @mlinton.bsky.social in our autumn/winter issue, where she chats about her book #TheBindingSpell 💚 Download the magazine free on our website: paperboundmag.com/issues #UKYA #AuthorInterview @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

We chatted to author and illustrator, Sarah Lippett and Ziggy Hanaor, about their #GraphicNovel #EverythingAmplified 🧡 Read the whole interview free in our latest issue, available on our website paperboundmag.com/issues @sallytalksbooks.bsky.social

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Looking for some writing or drawing tips? Check out @poppytperry.bsky.social's article in our latest issue. 💖 Click the link in our bio to download the issue, completely free, or visit paperboundmag.com for more bookish content. #Illustration #KidLit #UKYA #DeadReal @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Here's another sneak peek inside our latest issue where Manjeet Mann chats to us about her YA verse novel #Roar 💜 Read the whole interview by downloading our autumn/winter issue free at paperboundmag.com/issues #UKYA #AuthorInterview @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

We'll be sharing some sneak peeks from our Autumn/Winter interviews and articles over the next couple of weeks. First up is an article from #Gloam author Jack Mackay all about fear! Read more and visit paperboundmag.com/issues to download the latest issue now. @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Hope you're enjoying our #PaperBoundMag #SneakPeeks. More coming soon. In the meantime, here's the beautiful cover again - illustrated by the talented @stephaniebuosi.com 🧡💚 Follow the link in our bio to download your free copy. #KidLit #WritingTips #WritingMagazine

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Here's another #SneakPeek inside the latest issue. This #Teaser from Graham Cawser's Vlad the Bad is also a little sneaky look inside his latest poetry collection Wizards, Witches & Magical Glitches. Read more at paperboundmag.com 📚🖤 #KidLit #Poetry #PaperBoundMag

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Have you seen the longlist yet? 💛 Congratulations to the incredible authors and editors longlisted for the @branfordboaseaward.bsky.social 2026! Just take a look at these phenomenal books to add to your TBR pile (if you haven't already!)😍📚

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Emma Phillips @words-outwest.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Thanks @paperboundmag.bsky.social for this. It's a poem for children, but anti racism is for everyone, right?

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Today's PaperBound #Teaser comes from this issue's winning submission - Masquerade by @gaynorandrews.bsky.social 🖤💛 Read the whole poem and more over at paperboundmag.com #PaperBoundMag #KidLit #Poetry #SneakPeek

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Our next #teaser is from @words-outwest.bsky.social and her beautiful poem What is a Flag 💚 Check out the whole poem and more in our latest issue, free at paperboundmag.com #KidLit #Poetry #PaperBoundMag #SneakPeek

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Can you solve a riddle? Get your thinking caps on for our next #teaser. Read Mr Rebus by Erica Chester in our latest issue and see if you can solve the clever rebus riddles hidden along the way... Free to download at paperboundmag.com #RebusRiddles #Poetry #KidLit #SneakPeek

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Our next PaperBound #Teaser comes from Rebecca Loveday and her brilliantly clever poem, A Terrible Transformation. Read more by downloading our latest issue free at paperboundmag.com #KidLit #Poetry #PaperBoundMag #SneakPeek

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