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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Meet the inspiration behind the famous WWF logo! 🐼 Chi Chi the Panda by Maisie Chan, Illustrated by Jo Lindley 🐼 Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social @maisiechanwrites.bsky.social @jolindley.bsky.social @hachettechildrens.bsky.social #pb#hodder #childrensbooks #childrensbooksillustration #kidlit

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Chi Chi the Panda by Maisie Chan, Illustrated by Jo Lindlely

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Let the secrets unfold ... Evie In Venice by Bruna De Luca 📚📚📚 Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social @brunadeluca.bsky.social @aeadraws.bsky.social @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social #ya#yabooks #yabookstagram #art #Italy

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The Edinburgh Bookshop @edinburghbookshop.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Bonne fête nationale! 🇫🇷 We are celebrating with pastries from our neighbours at La Barantine, & our resident libraire, Stephanie, would like to remind you we have a small selection of books in French! #FeteNationale #books #livres

Our French bookseller Stephanie, posing with a copy of Mathias Enard, in French, in the Edinburgh Bookshop

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DiscoverKelpies @discoverkelpies.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

We're delighted to announce our guests for this year's #KelpiesPrize award ceremony! 🏆 Award-winning author and poet Nadine Aisha Jassat will be our guest presenter. 📖 Janis Mackay will read extracts from the shortlisted entries. Check out the shortlist: discoverkelpies.co.uk/kelpies-priz...

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Today we are delighted to welcome the author of Hotel Grimm, Mike Nicholson to answer questions set by MBC reviewer, Sarah Broadley. Q & A on 'Hotel Grimm' with Mike Nicholson 📚📚📚 With @sarahbroadley.bsky.social #MikeNicholson#JenChennell#HoodwinkBooks#mg#childrensbooks#booksforkids#kidlit

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Frank Cottrell-Boyce @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Goodbye to all that. I'm not the Children's Laureate any more. I hope people will be as supportive of @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social as they were of me ...

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David Rothkopf @djrothkopf.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

I wish just one NATO leader (or all of them) would say, "This is unacceptable. The US president has lost his mind. America come get your boy. He's broken and needs to be under a doctor's care back home." I wish someone would tell the damn truth about what's happening.

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Clare @clareosel.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

So pleased to see Patrice Lawrence announced as the new Children’s Laureate here in the UK. What an inspirational woman she is! ☺️

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scaine.bsky.social @scaine.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

What a startling, completely unpredictable outcome. 🙄

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Is she brave enough to risk it all for love, fame, and rock and roll? 🎤🎤🎤 Obstruction, by Maggie Boudrie 🎶🎶🎶 Review by Karen Harding. #ya#yabooks#bookrecommendations#reading#fiction#yalit#yaliterature#yawriters#music

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

This novel should be read in every high school! How To Lose Yourself Completely by Peter Bognanni 📚📚📚 Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social #PeterBognanni #ThyBui @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social #ya #yabooks #bookrecommendations#reading#fiction#yalit#yaliterature#yawriters

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Sarah Broadley @sarahbroadley.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Publishers, PR folks, book reviewers, social media legends & all - please, please, please mention the illustrator/cover designers in all your posts/info promoting books. Can't find their handle? Try their website/search other relevant posts/check with ARC provider... #PicturesMeanBusiness

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Amazing Shark Michael Stavarič, Illustrated by Michèle Ganser 🦈🦈🦈 Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social @michaelstavaric.bsky.social @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social #nf#childrensbooks#illustration#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren#childrensnonfiction#kidsnonfiction

Picture shows the front cover of the book Amazing Shark Michael Stavarič, Illustrated by Michèle Ganser

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Resilience, acceptance of others and stepping out of your comfort zone! Bum Fish by Pauline Pinson and Magali Le Huche Translated by Tim and Sofia Smith-Laing Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social #Paulinepinson#Magalilehuche#pb#childrensbooks #kidlit#fish#selfesteem

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Maisie Chan 🐼 CHI CHI THE PANDA out now! 🎋 @maisiechanwrites.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

It's not long until Chi Chi the Panda is out in the world. Jo Lindley has done some very cute illustrations to bring to life the memorable moments in the life of real panda Chi Chi. She was once one of the most beloved animals in Britain. Find out more in this historical non-fiction picture book!

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Today we are delighted to welcome the author of ‘Poochie Pete and His Very Big Feet’, Dougie Payne, to our Q&A! @sarahbroadley.bsky.social Author: #DougiePayne Illustrator: #RachelSeago Publisher: #LittleDoorBooks #pb #childrensbooks #childrensbooksillustration #kidlit #travis

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Pushkin Children's Books @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Tune in next week to hear from Carnegie-shortlisted author & illustrator Kengo Kurimoto: ▶️ www.scholastic.co.uk//Kengo-Kurim... @carnegiemedals.bsky.social @kengokurimoto.bsky.social

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

A tension-filled adventure of friendship and loyalty! DRAGON GIRL AND THE AWAKENED FLAMES by Jenny Moore 📚📚📚 Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social 🐉 @jennywritemoore.bsky.social #DavidDean#MaverickBooks#dragons#kidlit#booksforchildren

Picture shows the front cover of the book DRAGON GIRL AND THE AWAKENED FLAMES by Jenny Moore

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Poochie Pete and His Very Big Feet by Dougie Payne , Illustrated by Rachel Seago Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social #DougiePayne#RachelSeago#LittleDoorBooks#pb#childrensbooks #childrensbooksillustration#kidlit

Picture shows the front cover of the book Poochie Pete and His Very Big Feet by Dougie Payne , Illustrated by Rachel Seago

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

The Lass and The Quine by Ashley Douglas, illustrated by Kate Osmond 📚📚📚 Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social @ashleydouglas.bsky.social @artichokekate.bsky.social @tippermuirbooks.bsky.social #pb#childrensbooks#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren#youngreaders#scots

Picture shows the front cover of the book The Lass and The Quine by Ashley Douglas, illustrated by Kate Osmond

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

A much-needed resource! Bessie's Bees by George Kirk illustrated by Ana Gómez Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social @georgekirktales.bsky.social @templarbooks.bsky.social #pb#childrensbooks#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren#readingforpleasure#youngreaders#AnaGomez

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Fantastic! A must-read! 📚📚📚🐐🐐🐐🐐 Super Goat Girl by Tracey Baptiste, Illustrated by Dapo Adeola Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social @traceybaptistewrites @dapsdraws @puffinbooksUK #pb#childrensbooks#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren#readingforpleasure#youngreaders

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Super Goat Girl by Tracey Baptiste, Illustrated by Dapo Adeola

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

MBC Fabulous Giveaway! Dead Real, Written and Illustrated by Poppy T. Perry To enter, head to our instagram page. @mybookcorner.reviews A fantastic YA novel about love, commitment and understanding. Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social #ya#yabooks#fiction#yalit#yaliterature#yawriters

Picture shows the front cover of the book Dead Real, Written and Illustrated by Poppy T. Perry

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Miranda Moore's debut Young Adult novel A Beautiful, Terrible Thing packs an emotional punch. 📚📚📚 Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social @sparewriter.bsky.social #MichelleBrackenborough @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social #ya#yabooks#bookrecommendations#reading#fiction#yalit#yaliterature#yawriters

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

Everything Amplified by Sarah Lippett and Ziggy Hanaor Cover Reveal on My Book Corner Today! 📚📚📚🎉🎉🎉 Publishing on 18th September @sarahbroadley.bsky.social #ya#yabooks#bookrecommendations#reading#fiction#yabookstagram#yalit#yaliterature#yawriters#Sarah Lippett#Ziggy Hanaor#cicadabooks

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Sarah Broadley @sarahbroadley.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

A packed @edinb for the launch of the brilliant #MG Firebloom, written by the wonder that is Justin Davies and illustrated by the fabulous Francesca Ficorilli Published by @florisbooks.bsky.social, it's out now! Full of jellyfish, intrigue and mayhem, you'll be hooked from the first page!

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Sarah Broadley @sarahbroadley.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

Had a fantastic time @edbookfest.bsky.social. It was a joy to chair some brilliant events, host a lead readers session for @openbookreading.bsky.social, catch up with visiting creatives, delighted to be guest at some of the school events through @mybookcorner.bsky.social and more!

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 26/08/2025

Firebloom by Justin Davies 🪼🪼🪼🪼 A must read! 📚📚📚📚📚 Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social @discoverkelpies@bsky.social #JustinDavies#FrancescaFicorilli#mg#childrensbooks#illustration#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren#jellyfish#adventure

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Far From The Madding Crowd Bookshop @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

One of our favourite children's authors, Justin Davies, is heading to Linlithgow this Saturday to sign copies of his latest book, Firebloom - in which the isle of Stormcliff prepares for the annual Firebloom jellyfish festival! For more info and tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCFirebloom

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

Exclusive Q&A with Maisie Chan - Nate Yu's Blast From The Past! Interview by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social @maisiechan.bsky.social @simonedouglasillustrates.bsky.social @piccadillypress.bsky.social #mg#childrensbooks#illustration#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren

Picture shows the front cover of the book Yu's Blast From The Past by Maisie Chan and a photo of the author.

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Curtis Brown Creative @cbcreative.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Learn how to write exciting YA, Middle Grade & children's fiction on our three-month Writing YA & Children’s Fiction with prize-winning author @catwrote.bsky.social! You'll join a group of 15 writers for expert teaching, including a Zoom masterclass with top children's book agents.

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Writing YA & Children’s Fiction – Three Months | Online Course

Learn how to write exciting and engaging YA, Middle Grade, and Children's Fiction on our three-month online course with author and tutor, Catherine Johnson.

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Sarah Broadley @sarahbroadley.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Super Goat Girl is out today! Happy book birthday to @traceybaptiste.bsky.social and @dapsdraws.bsky.social on this incredible story about joy, confidence and knowing how special you actually are! My review up soon @mybookcorner.bsky.social 📚❤️ #PB

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Livia In Rome by Bruna De Luca 🎉📚 Romance,exquisite food and an unbreakable family bond, a fantastic glimpse into two very different cultures! 🎉📚 Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social @brunadeluca@bsky.social @aeadraws@bsky.social #ChickenHouseBooks#YA#booksforkids#cleanteen#italy#scotland#romance

Picture shows the front cover of the book Livia In Rome by Bruna De Luca, Illustrated by Ali Al Amine, a girl in front of a cafe with a boy on a scooter.

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Dead Real, Written and Illustrated by Poppy T. Perry 📚📚📚 A fantastic, illustrated YA novel about love, commitment and understanding. 💕 Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social #poppytperry#ya#yabooks#bookrecommendations#reading#fiction#yalit#yaliterature#yawriters#foxandinkbooks#zombies#romance

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Sarah Broadley @sarahbroadley.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

My holiday reads! Not enough room to tag everyone, for more info on the books here's the link to my post www.instagram.com/p/DKahKKEMmAm/

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Sarah Broadley @sarahbroadley.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Delighted to interview @mybookcorner.bsky.social 's Director, @sareenmclay.bsky.social on her role, processes and vision for the well-known children's book review website. Find out more on my @scbwi-bi.bsky.social Writers' Minds feature... www.wordsandpics.org/2025/05/writ...

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WRITERS' MINDS Sareen McLay

Words and Pictures is the online magazine of SCBWI British Isles.

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!! On Instagram @mybookcorner.reviews SIGNED COPY of the wonderful ‘Coorie Doon’, by Jackie Kay, and Jill Calder. Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #pb#childrensbooks#illustration#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren#books

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Sareen McLay @sareenmclay.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Day out at Dr Neil’s Garden. And launch of @edbookfest.bsky.social Schools Programme at Holyrood High School. Thanks to Jenny, Rachel, Jodie, librarians; Rachel and Hannah and pupils & Joseph Coehlo! @sarahbroadley.bsky.social #bookofinstagram#kidlit#poetrycommunity#flowers#childrensbooks #garden

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Big Green Books @biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

A vacancy has recently opened up at the Big Green Bookshop for a new customer. The ideal candidate will have a regular urge to buy lots of amazing books. Please email biggreenbooks@gmail.com with a list of books you'd like to buy. The position is available straight away.

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Sarah Broadley @sarahbroadley.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

A shout out to all the folk out there who may be finding today hard for many reasons. If you like a 'poyum' as my wee mum used to call them, then this is my go-to when I'm missing her wee face a little more than usual. The superb Lemn Sissay - Invisible Kisses blog.lemnsissay.com/2013/02/12/i...

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Invisible Kisses

INVISIBLE KISSES written by Lemn Sissay If there was ever one Whom when you were sleeping Would wipe your tears When in dreams you were weeping; Who would offer you time When others demand; Whose l…

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

Join us today for our stop on the blog tour for the fabulous I Don't Do Mountains! by Barbara Henderson Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social link in bio @scattyscribbler.bsky.social #VictoriaDiMeo#GinoDiMeo#ScottishMountaineeringPress#mg#childrensbooks#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Join us on the blog tour today for the fabulous The Good Witch of Abbotsford by Alasdair Hutton, Illustrated by Bob Dewar. A fun-filled adventure! Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social link in bio @luathpress.bsky.social #AlasdairHutton #BobDewar#mg#childrensbook#booksforkids#kidlit

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Sarah Broadley @sarahbroadley.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

Creatives! Looking to send your work to agents and publishers but don't know where to start when it comes to querying? Then @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social's @scbwi-bi.bsky.social on-line event is for you! Tickets available here - www.tickettailor.com/events/socie...

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Buy tickets – Pitch Your Book- a Masterclass with Sheila M. Averbuch – Zoom

Agents are searching for promising new novelists, but how can writers craft the letter that hooks the agent? SCB...

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My Book Corner @mybookcorner.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

A Fix of Light by Kel Menton, Illustrated by Chrissy Curtin If ever there was a love story that needs to be read, then this is it! Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social @kelmenton.bsky.social @chrissycurtin.bsky.social @littleislandbooks.bsky.social #ya#lovestory#romance#kidlit#booksbooksbooks

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Sarah Broadley @sarahbroadley.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

My first pocket money purchase back in 1982. My womb buddy's name is on it too so our other siblings wouldn't touch it. Pass the Dutchie' by Musical Youth. Tremendous. What was your first musical purchase?

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Sarah Broadley @sarahbroadley.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Thief. Rebel. Bandit. Hero? Chaya can talk her way out of anything - except stealing the Queen's jewels. So she escapes on the back of a stolen elephant! Re-reading The Girl Who Stole an Elephant for @scbwi-bi.bsky.social #Scotland #BookGroup. By #NizranaFarook, illus @daviddean-illus.bsky.social

A brightly coloured children's book with an elephant and a girl sitting on top of it taking centre stage. Birds, clouds, blue sky and foliage make up the background images

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