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Claire Lacey (they/them) @poetactics.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Just read the not-at-all-adorable Bad Panda by @swapnahaddow.bsky.social Very much would have adored this one as a kid. Finally a book for everyone who fumes at being called 'cute'!

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Alice @philethicsalice.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Excited to be making plans for Diwali and Interfaith Week 2026, developing ideas from @swapnahaddow.bsky.social ⭐️ 🕯️ @natre-update.bsky.social @interfaithalliance.org

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AnnieBannie (She/Her🧶📚🌈) @madhmstr.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Today, for #worldkidlitmonth, I have shared 3 books that are focused on The Partition: A picture book by @swapnahaddow.bsky.social; a middle grade novel, and a YA verse novel. All are also products of Indian diaspora. aotearoaworldofchildrensbooks.blogspot.com/2026/09/worl...

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World Kid Lit Month 2026: Explorer Challenger: 0-6: Asia

The line. Written by Swapna Haddow. Illustrated by Farah Shah. Scholastic, 2026. Picture book. A powerful story about Partition, wit...

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! www.ala.org/conferencese...

A library card hits all the right notes!

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Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The most beautiful window I’ve ever seen 😍

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Farah Shah @fawa.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

My prep for today’s very first special window display and what a privilege it is to paint on #indiaindependenceday yesterday’s #pakistanindependenceday ⭐️ The Line is OUT NOW ⭐️ 🩷 Written by Swapna @swapnahaddow.bsky.social 🩷 Published @scholasticuk.bsky.social 🩷 Illustrated @fawa.bsky.social

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Christchurch City Libraries Ngā Kete Wānanga o Ōtautahi @christchurchlib.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Get tamariki hooked on books. “It’s not simply about children learning to read—it’s about children learning to love reading.” – Joy Cowley www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBbg...

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New Zealand Children's Book Week 2026 | Reading Around Aotearoa | Read NZ Te Pou Muramura

YouTube video by Read NZ Te Pou Muramura

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Farah Shah @fawa.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Sharing The Line as it is #pakistanindependenceday A powerful story about PARTITION! 🩷 Written by Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social 🩷 Published by @scholasticuk.bsky.social 🩷 Illustrated by @fawa.bsky.social #kidlitart #theline #partition1947 #childrenillustration

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 13/08/2026

Sociable reading experiences are really powerful for children! 👉 It helps them feel part of something 👉 Seeing other children enjoying reading shows it matters 👉 Experiencing shared feelings ties reading to connection, empathy and joy 📺 Watch our webinar to find out more: bit.ly/45POrmm

A photo of three primary school children sitting around a table talking and looking at books and a colourful box featuring the words: "What impact do sociable reading experiences have on children?" Plus a rainbow style graphic in the background

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Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

The first book in a brand new series by me, #YitingLee and @magiccatpublishing.bsky.social is out today! Meet Diplo and his pals as they deal with their DINOSAUR-sized feelings in this junior fiction series, perfect for young readers #edusky

Cover of Diplo Dinosaur wants a Roarsome Friend, illustrated by Yiting Lee. Out now!

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Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

More bonkersness and science from me and @jessbradley.bsky.social! And just in time for the school hols. This one from Team @farshorebooks.bsky.social is OUT NOW 🧪 🧫 🧬 🦖 🧦

Photo of How to Stop a T.Rex from Eating your Socks - a science book full of comic strips, experiments and easy to understand science

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 25/07/2026

It's #SouthAsianHeritageMonth, so we're sharing these fantastic books that celebrate South Asian families and culture – and everyone can enjoy reading them together ✨ bit.ly/4oBkM8n

Picture books with South Asian characters

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We Are Better Than This @better-than-this.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Governments around the world are protecting Big Tech’s interests instead of the people. It doesn’t have to be like this. Together we can shape a better future. Join us. www.wearebetterthanthis.co.uk

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Farah Shah @fawa.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

It has been one week since The Line published. Thank you all for the love! Thanks Scholastic for the card&cookies. You must have known I love my SNAX! 😂 ⭐️ The Line is OUT NOW ⭐️ 🩷 Written Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social 🩷 Published @scholasticuk.bsky.social 🩷 Illustrated @fawa.bsky.social

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Farah Shah @fawa.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Sharing the gorgeous proofs I received last year. ⭐️ The Line is OUT NOW ⭐️ 🩷 Written by Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social 🩷 Published by @scholasticuk.bsky.social 🩷 Illustrated by @fawa.bsky.social You can buy the book where they are sold including indie bookshops! #kidlitart #theline

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Farah Shah @fawa.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Happy publication day to us! #theline by Swapna Published by Scholastic Illustrated by me ⭐️ OUT NOW ⭐️ Where books are sold! Don’t forget to support your indie bookshops too x #kidlitart

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Farah Shah @fawa.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The Line is OUT TODAY! This beautiful book makes its way out into the world and I’m so excited for you to read this powerful story about PARTITION! 🩷 Written by Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social 🩷 Published by @scholasticuk.bsky.social 🩷 Illustrated by @fawa.bsky.social #kidlitart #theline

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Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The Line, by me and @fawa.bsky.social, is out today - it’s about the Partition, with a hopeful message at its heart. Both Indian and Pakistani voices worked on this making it particularly special. Published by @scholasticuk.bsky.social and available in bookshops now 🙏🏾 #EduSky #Skybrarians #UKKidLit

A photo of The Line, a picture book by British Indian author Swapna Haddow and British Pakistani illustrator Farah Shah. The story is set during the Partition and is about finding hope in a nation divided.

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The New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults @nzcyabookawards.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Here’s a fun (and free!) booklet packed with activities inspired by this year’s finalist books. Perfect for keeping young minds busy and helping tamariki discover some of Aotearoa’s best children’s books. 👉 Download a FREE copy here: www.nzbookawards.nz/new-zealand-... #NZCYA #booksalive

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The New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults @nzcyabookawards.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

The team at Kete Books asked some of the newly announced finalists how they felt when they heard the news and what it means to them to have their book shortlisted. www.ketebooks.co.nz/readinglists...

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'How does it feel to be shortlisted for the Children's Awards?': nine finalists speak

How would you feel if you were shortlisted for an award? Read on to see what some of the 2026 Children's Awards finalists have to say.

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Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Chuffed to absolute bits to see The Terrible Trio on this awesome shortlist! Thank you so much @nzcyabookawards.bsky.social judges ❤️

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Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The Terrible Trio: The Mystery of the Lost Cape is out now! Happy reading, you superheroes 🦸🏽‍♀️

A copy of The Terrible Trio: The Mystery of the Lost Cape book, illustrated by Minky Stapleton, surrounded by a bunch of tiny yellow rubber ducks. The ducks will make sense if you read the book so go read it!

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Preeti Chhibber @runwithskizzers.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

It's a huge, huge bummer that publishing has so relinquished its responsibility with regards to discoverability, but something you can do to help is spread the word when you love a book!

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Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

WAHOOO! So chuffed that How to Save your Granny from a Runaway Train by me and @jessbradley.bsky.social is a @englishassociation.bsky.social winner! Thank you so much @englishassociation.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉

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AnnieBannie (She/Her🧶📚🌈) @madhmstr.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

@swapnahaddow.bsky.social the perfect books for Book Week storytime! And, posing with my book tshirt combo.

A librarian reading Why not? : the almost true story of stuff that actually happened in a library / text Swapna Haddow ; illustrations Daron Parton.

A librarian with A Monster at the End of this Book Book while wearing a matching tshirt.

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Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Chuffed to absolute bits to see Granny on this list 🤩

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Dave Pigeon (Dave Vs Dave!) by Swapna Haddow. Dave faces a lookalike pigeon rival, and Skipper must prove who is the real Dave, with illustrations throughout - Daily new children's book #kidlit #BookOfTheDay #ad - Daily new children's book #kidlit #ad ⬇️ uk.bookshop.org/a/735/978057...

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Dave Pigeon (Dave Vs Dave!) by Swapna Haddow.

Dave Pigeon (Dave Vs Dave!) by Swapna Haddow. 9780571379316

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 21/03/2026

Introducing Children's Chatter! ✍️🎨 For everyone who plays a part in bringing stories to young readers. Join the list here 👉 www.thebookseller.com/maili...

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Claire Lacey (they/them) @poetactics.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

We have room for 5 more participants for our chronic illness and creative writing workshop programme in Ōtepoti. If you were thinking about it, or know someone who might like to participate, sign up ASAP 😁

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 15/03/2026

What not to say to a picture book author. Thanks to Catherine Bailey for the caption help! #KidLit

Cartoon of a man in a turtleneck drinking wine and a woman holding a glass. Man says, “I think I’m going to write children’s books. Thought I’d start with something easy, like a picture book.” Woman replies, “I think I’m going to be a cage fighter. Thought I’d start with something easy, like a guy in a turtleneck.” Text at bottom: ©Debbie Ridpath Ohi (DebbieOhi.com) & Catherine Bailey (CatherineBaileyBooks.com).

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Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

Thank you for the How to Save Granny from a Runaway Train shoutout 👵🏽

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Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

This is awesome! And I’m chuffed to bits this fellow writer recommended Dave Pigeon (Turkey Dinner!). Please say thank you from me 🤩

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Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

It’s double publication day! @jessbradley.bsky.social and I are back with more science in How to Make Diamonds from your Pencils and it’s the finale of the Dave Pigeon series in Dave Pigeon (Dave vs. Dave) with cover art from #SheenaDempsey 💛 Available at bookshops/online/wherever you find books 🫶🏾

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Cover of Dave Pigeon (Dave vs. Dave). Cover illustrated by Sheena Dempsey

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Preeti Chhibber @runwithskizzers.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

bookstores are getting increasingly conservative in their actual book buying numbers, so 1000% preorder that book you're excited about please. Every single copy helps.

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Colin Smith @colinsmith.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

“Reading Is Fun!” The great Maurice Sendak’s poster for 1979’s International Year Of The Child.

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Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

I did a World Book Day event today with a school in Bangkok and every single teacher was dressed as Dave Pigeon 😭❤️

Staff at Shrewsbury School dressed as a flock of Dave Pigeons

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 25/02/2026

We're so grateful to our incredible supporters! Your donations helped us to reach over 1.4 million children last year, including 90% of newborn babies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland with our Bookstart Baby programme. Find out more in our Supporter Impact Report 👇 bit.ly/4aPIp7c

A mum reads a picture book to her smiling toddler. Dark blue text reads thanks to our amazing supporters, last year we were able to reach over 1.4 million children through our programmes!

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Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Happy, happy day to you! 🎉🎉🎉

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Bookshop.org UK @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

📣 READ IT FORWARD! 📣 10% of ALL children’s book sales through Bookshop.org UK go to reading charities @booktrust.org.uk and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social in February 2026, and EVERY sale supports independent bookshops 📚https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/read-it-forward-with-bookshop-org

Read it forward poster by Bookshop.org, books flying on a purple background.

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WeRateDogs @weratedogs.com · 04/02/2026

This pup found a stick shaped like an old timey pipe earlier today and has already solved three mysteries. 13/10

a brown wire-haired pup stands on a wooden deck in a grassy yard. he looks at us with golden eyes and his right ear flipped inside out. he has a pipe-shaped stick in his mouth, giving him the appearance of a sophisticated and dapper gentleman. just give him a deerstalker cap and a cloak, and he'd give Sherlock Holmes a run for his money.

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

January has seen a cracking start to 2026’s reading. The month’s most read review is for brilliantly funny graphic novel The Terrible Trio: The Day the Mac ‘n’ Cheese Ran Out by Swapna Haddow & Minky Stapleton - find the link below: worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2026/01/13/t...

Covers of books read on my Kindle in January: Silverborn by Jessica Townsend, Artezans: The Last Spellbreaker by L D Lapinski and A Degree of Murder by Maz Evans.

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