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Ellie at Speaking of Books @speakingofbooks.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Thought provoking evening @TheO2 listening to @barackobama.bsky.social & @davidolusoga.bsky.social Around 20,000? people and yet you could have heard a pin drop. At times depressing, at times hopeful but certainly a lot to think on.

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Ellie at Speaking of Books @speakingofbooks.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

We hope the new school year has started smoothly for you all. It might be time to turn your attention to booking some exciting things for the year ahead? Take a look at our website www.speakingofbooks.co.uk or email ellie@speakingofbooks.co.uk We’d love to hear from you

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Ellie at Speaking of Books @speakingofbooks.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Perfect Sat morning courtesy of @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social It’s already made me laugh and think. I’m only on ‘A’! The intro mentions an event I sorted out so as always, reading your books has such a personal connection and I feel very fortunate. Thank you for my “Good Day” spent reading

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Ellie at Speaking of Books @speakingofbooks.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

A truly special day with the ridiculously talented @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social and Zohab Zee Khan performing for children in Kent today @leedscastleuk. Thank you @VirtSchl_Kent for having us!

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Ellie at Speaking of Books @speakingofbooks.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

It’s humbling to be in a room packed with people who dedicate their professional lives in service of others the way those across our NHS do. Tonight North London NHS Foundation Trust’s staff awards was hosted by @MichaelRosenyes and I got to go along too.

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Ellie at Speaking of Books @speakingofbooks.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Lastnight we had an SOB outing to watch our client Rea Malhotra-Mukhtyar in a thought-provoking piece of storytelling, very different to her school sessions which we organise for her. With her usual talent, warmth and creativity, it was such a treat to see her versatility as a performer and artist.

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Professor Zachary Walker @drzacharywalker.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Looking forward to working with @hfleducation.bsky.social again! Always a pleasure to be asked back! Get ready for some fun!

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Ellie at Speaking of Books @speakingofbooks.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

The brilliant @drzacharywalker.bsky.social is speaking at @hfleducation.bsky.social Primary Headteacher’s Conference 👇🏻 To book Zachary to speak at your INSET or conference, contact me ellie@speakingofbooks.co.uk #education #leadership #EduConference

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Ellie at Speaking of Books @speakingofbooks.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Fun day at “work”, filming with @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social then a diary session, which is always Michael’s fave thing to do!

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Professor Zachary Walker @drzacharywalker.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Sooooo good to see you @speakingofbooks.bsky.social! So many possibilities!

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Ellie at Speaking of Books @speakingofbooks.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

What a gorgeous start to my working week. A meeting with @drzacharywalker.bsky.social in sunny Russell Square. Always a treat, full of exciting plans and ideas 💡

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Ellie at Speaking of Books @speakingofbooks.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

A group of us went to watch our dear friend Michael Rosen live narrate the incredible dance show based on his ‘Sad Book’. Superb choreography @201DanceCompany. A truly moving yet also healing experience. Congratulations to all involved but mostly to Michael, who I just went North of the river for ♥️

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Ellie at Speaking of Books @speakingofbooks.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Grateful thanks to @essexepha for inviting us back again. This morning @NerysHughesWCT ran a session on Headteacher wellbeing focusing on the pillars of mental health. Packed with practical ideas and thought provoking questions for leaders who prioritise others before themselves

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Ellie at Speaking of Books @speakingofbooks.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Exciting news 📣 : Delighted to welcome Rea Malhotra-Mukhtyar to the Speaking of Books team - please check her out on my website speakingofbooks.co.uk and contact me to book her for your school! Ellie@speakingofbooks.co.uk Thanks to @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social for introducing us! ⭐

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Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Great job Ellie - that's incredible, what a team!

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Professor Zachary Walker @drzacharywalker.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

You are a star @drfergy.bsky.social and @excelanconsult.com is lucky to have you. The audience will be so lucky!

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Pooky Knightsmith @pookyh.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Have you signed up to my weekly newsletter yet? Mental health and special needs resources every week- downloadables, slides, podcasts, videos, book recs and more Sign up at pookyknightsmith.substack.com If you're already signed up, please recommend to a friend...

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Weekly digest of Pooky's resources about children's mental health & SEND. Click to read Pooky’s Substack, by Pooky Knightsmith, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

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Ellie at Speaking of Books @speakingofbooks.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

That’s a wrap on WBD week 2025! Between us, I’m very proud to report that the SOB team have delighted nearly 25,000 children across the globe this week! An enormous amount of hard work and long hours behind the scenes pulling it all together. My grateful thanks to everyone involved🥂

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Ellie at Speaking of Books @speakingofbooks.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

All packed and leaving for @childcareedexpo.bsky.social @myolympia to support @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social (not physically… or emotionally for that matter!). Two seminars and a mammoth signing session, @RovingBookshop no doubt. It’ll be a fun day!

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Michael Rosen @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Tomorrow I'm at London Olympia Childcare & Education Expo. First I'll be opening the whole show (scissor snip?), then doing two keynote talks on stories and how they help us live and survive. Also signing books with @RovingBookshop all set up by @SpeakingofBks See you there!

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Michael Rosen @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

But if the cause be not good, the king himself hath a heavy reckoning to make, when all those legs and arms and heads, chopped off in battle, shall join together at the the latter day and cry all, 'We died at such a place' Coming in April

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Neil Atkin @atkinedu.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

It was brilliant!

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Michael Rosen @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

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Ellie at Speaking of Books @speakingofbooks.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

And how’s this for a journey home? Heading south of the river on the cable car. A huge treat at the end of a brilliant day.

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Ellie at Speaking of Books @speakingofbooks.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

We’ve had a brilliant day hanging out with @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social & Christian Foley at The Bett Show. Some interviews, huge book signing and then a poetry performance from these two giants of children’s literature and discussion on poetry’s place in our classrooms.

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Ellie at Speaking of Books @speakingofbooks.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Here we are with @MichaelRosenYes doing some interviews (well he is, we are busy taking selfies!) @Bett_show #bettuk

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Ellie at Speaking of Books @speakingofbooks.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Excited for tomorrow: I’m off to @Bett_show #bettuk working with the brilliant @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social & @cfoleypoetry who are taking to the main stage in the afternoon. They’ll both be signing books @RovingBookshop stand (they’re already set up👇🏻) come and say hi!

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Dr Ahmar Ferguson @drfergy.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

I am beyond humbled by the amazing feedback from the parent workshop on behaviour and emotional regulation 😊🙏🏾#Proud

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Damian Barr @damianbarr.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Thank you to every single reader who borrowed one of my books from the library! Every loan = a few pence royalty. And those pennies add up! This scheme is called PLR AKA free money for published writers, illustrators, editors, translators & audiobook narrator. Register for PLR here! www.bl.uk/plr/

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Public Lending Right (PLR): Eligibility & Registration

PLR is a legal right to payment for eligible book contributors when a book is borrowed from public libraries. Check if you're eligible and register. Learn more.

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Ellie at Speaking of Books @speakingofbooks.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

My favourite thing about my job is getting an exciting brief in from a client and knowing the perfect person to do a fantastic job. Well done Clare Luther (children’s author) - Thank You for being brilliant! 🤩

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Ellie at Speaking of Books @speakingofbooks.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

It’s true. The cat runs Speaking of Books.

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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

If you're a teacher, librarian, parent or carer looking for activities for your kids, here's a lesson-long virtual school visit I did with @booktrust.bsky.social about reading & writing. It covers all my books from Varjak Paw to Tyger, and is free for all to watch! www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWHw...

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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Support independent bookshops! They are such vital spaces - places of genuine connection and humanity, increasingly rare in this world. And there is no better gift you can give to anyone of any age than BOOKS!

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Professor Zachary Walker @drzacharywalker.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

Thank you for all you do Ellie!

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Ellie at Speaking of Books @speakingofbooks.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

2024: I get to work with amazingly talented, committed & fun professionals. Thank You to our speakers for all your hard work & inspiration this year. Here’s to much more in 2025! Thank You to everyone who has booked through us this year - we hope to work with you again soon.

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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

READING ALOUD CHANGES CHILDREN'S LIVES FOREVER! Just 10 minutes a day can be enough to help them find the love of books, and become lifelong readers. So whatever else you do, always find the time to read aloud – and the more you do, the better! #literacy #reading #books

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Professor Zachary Walker @drzacharywalker.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Oh - @speakingofbooks.bsky.social does more than just authors and illustrators. She does all kinds of bookings - professional coaches, leadership, SEND, psychologists, policy. Find all the best speakers through Ellie.

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Michael Rosen @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Please follow Ellie. You will be illuminated by all sorts of things to do with the world of children's books, especially in relation to the authors in her stable 'Speaking of Books'.

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Ellie at Speaking of Books @speakingofbooks.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Good Morning! Shortly, I have a briefing meeting on zoom with @dacorumesc.bsky.social & @drzacharywalker.bsky.social We will listen to the objectives for their INSET day in Jan + suggest & agree content for Zachary’s session. We offer these sessions to all CPD bookings. 1/2

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Independent Thinking @itlworldwide.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

If you want to book our amazing EYFS Associate @ruthswailes.bsky.social in 2025 then be quick! Only available dates left are Sept 26 and 29 Oct 23 Nov 10, 14, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27 Dec 9, 10, 11. More about Ruth's work plus contact details here: www.independentthinking.co.uk/speakers/rut...

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Ruth Swailes | Independent Thinking

Ruth Swailes - Nationally-recognised expert on Early Years and Foundation Stage. Ruth is a trainer, speaker and author, helping schools improve EYFS teaching.

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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Libraries matter more than ever now! They embody a beautiful & brilliant idea that we must never stop defending. The idea that knowledge is free & belongs to EVERYONE. We all need to support our libraries & librarians - especially when people seek to ban books & free thinking. #libraries #books

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Michael Rosen @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I follow Ellie because I'm in Ellie's stable at Speaking of Books. It's brilliant. She organises my bookings and even comes sometimes to the gigs. She makes sure that I get my fruit tea and sometimes reminds me to go to the loo. One snag: she lives in South London but I do my best to cope with that.

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