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Books for Keeps, the children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Congratulations to Patrice Lawrence, just announced as the new Waterstones Children's Laureate. She pledges to ‘champion the power of books to make us feel like we belong and stories as a tool for bringing people together.’ #KidLitUK #BookSky @booktrust.org.uk booksforkeeps.co.uk/patrice-lawr...

A photograph of author Patrice Lawrence, just announced as the new Waterstones Children's Laureate.

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Nicolette Jones @nicolettejones.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros from his picturebook The Teacup, about preconceptions and, eventually, a welcome and a reunion for a stranger. Simple imagery suggests creatures and setting, using colours that are different but harmonise. Nosy Crow 2 July. @nosycrow.bsky.social

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CLPE @theclpe.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

The countdown to CliPPA 2026 begins! 🎉 With just 7 days to go, we're celebrating by sharing some conversations with this year's shortlisted nominees. Here's Traci N. Todd reflecting on what being shortlisted means to her. Stay tuned for more nominee stories ahead of the big day!

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

We are so excited to be welcoming @alastairc.com for a book signing THIS FRIDAY to celebrate We Are Dragon! We will have a selection of Alastair's books in stock, including Adam-2, Orion Lost, Reek and more for you to get signed. 🗓️ Friday 24th April ⏰ 4:30-5:30pm 🎟️ Tickets via our bio

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 15/03/2026

🐉 DRAGON IS COMING! 🐉 #WeAreDragon arrives in April. It's the finale of the #IAmWolf series, with everything turned up to eleven – it all ends here! And now you can read it on NetGalley, so follow the link to apply… 👉 www.netgalley.co.uk/catalog/book... #NetGalley @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUk

A poster showing the cover to the book WE ARE DRAGON by Alastair Chisholm, with the text "Request to read the epic series finale on NetGallery UK today!"

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

The first in the Café Chaos series was enormous fun so I’m delighted to have been sent a copy of Book 2, The Way the Cookie Crumbles, by Catherine Wilkins, illustrated by Katie Abey. Out now for 9+ readers from @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

The book, the cover of which shows a cartoon-style girl holding a plate of chocolate chip cookies in front of her and surrounded by friends and family, the press release and a small tin of Heinz baked beans.

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Catie Wilkins @catiewilkins.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Absolutely love that @nosycrow.bsky.social sent @katieabey.bsky.social and me the new Cafe Chaos with some beans! 😄 Well played, Très drôle. Read this book and join in the bean based fun! 📚🎉 🫘

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 18/02/2026

This week #IAmReading MIA'S TIGER, the first book in the #ANIMAGICALS series from Paula Harrison, illustrated by Erwin Madrid. It's a lovely early reader adventure – I think new readers will devour this series! alastairc.com/i-am-reading... @paulabooks.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUk

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Animagicals – Mia’s Tiger by Paula Harrison

I Am Reading: Animagicals – Mia’s Tiger by Paula Harrison

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Books for Keeps, the children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

The shortlist for the 2026 Inclusive Books for Children Awards has been announced. The IBC Awards celebrate UK-published inclusive children’s books & the shortlist recognises 25 authors & illustrators who excel in inclusive storytelling. @ibc_reads.bsky.social #KidLitUK #booksky bit.ly/4qglGaX

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Spark! School Book Award @sparkbookaward.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Congratulations to the authors and illustrators of the 12 longlisted books in our Picture Fiction for Early Readers category! #Spark12BooksOfChristmas 🎄🎁📚

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Spark! School Book Award @sparkbookaward.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Congratulations to the brilliant authors and illustrators of the 12 longlisted books in our Non-Fiction category! #Spark12BooksOfChristmas 🎄🎁📚

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Spark! School Book Award @sparkbookaward.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Congratulations to the fantastic authors and illustrators of the 12 longlisted books in our 9+ Fiction category! #Spark12BooksOfChristmas 🎄🎁📚

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Nosy Crow | Children's Books @nosycrow.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Time for some good news! Both Destiny Ink: Birthday Secret by Adeola Sokunbi (@adeolasokunbi.bsky.social) and Supa Nova by Chanté Timothy (@heychante.bsky.social) have been longlisted for the 2026 IBC Awards (@ibc-reads.bsky.social). Congratulations to everyone involved! 👏

Graphic showing the header: Inclusive Books for Children Awards 2026 above an image of the children's book "Destiny Ink: Birthday Secret" by Adeola Sokunbi

Graphic showing the header: Inclusive Books for Children Awards 2026 above an image of the children's book "Supa Nova" by Chanté Timothy

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Nicolette Jones @nicolettejones.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Another wintry #NewIllustrationoftheDay, a minimalist snowy spread with a sense of depth by Matt Hunt from How to Find a Yeti, in which the sharp-eyed can spot the outline of a yeti louring over the distant row of grey trees. The paperback published this autumn by Nosy Crow. @nosycrow.bsky.social

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Nosy Crow | Children's Books @nosycrow.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

We're thrilled to support Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity and Ross Collins to bring the joy of reading to children in hospital with a new scheme. Launching today at the start of Book Week Scotland, children will be given their very own bookbag to cherish and get lost in during difficult times. ✨

A photograph showing a collection of bookbags containing an array of stories for children attending Glasgow Children's Hospital, an iniative run together with children's publisher Nosy Crow. The initiative kicks off to coincide with Book Week Scotland.

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Sîan🌻 @thesianpages.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Proof copies for the captivating Animagicals - Mia’s Tiger are soaring from the Nosy Crow office today! ✨🐅 Your invitation to join the magical world of Animagia awaits with this brand new series from @paulabooks.bsky.social, illustrated by #ErwinMadrid @nosycrow.bsky.social #Animagicals

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Nosy Crow | Children's Books @nosycrow.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

We are thrilled to have been nominated for The Carnegies Illustration Award @carnegiemedals.bsky.social 🌳🥳 Once I Was a Tree takes readers on a hilarious journey of a seed that turns into a tree, then into a book... THIS book! 🌱A huge congratulations to Eoin McLaughlin and Guilherme Karsen. 🎉

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Sîan🌻 @thesianpages.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Event no.2 with the wonderful #TraceyCorderoy at #CheltLitFest! We joined our doggy duo #ShiftyMcGiftyandSlipperySam for a story time session… @nosycrow.bsky.social

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Sîan🌻 @thesianpages.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

We’re at #CheltLitFest this morning, getting ready for a PAWsome #ShiftyMcGiftyandSlipperySam event with Tracey Corderoy! We can’t wait to see you soon! @nosycrow.bsky.social

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

A duo of delights in the post today! Very excited to read Ice Dancer by @alexcotter.bsky.social and Murder at Christmas by @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social. Both out 09/10 for 9+ readers, the most enormous thanks go to @thesianpages.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social 🥰 #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

The 2 books. Ice Dancer’s blue cover shows a graceful silhouetted female figure with a skirt of silver snowflakes which extend onto the background. Murder at Christmas’s cover shows a girl and boy on bikes cycling through falling snow in front of a large hotel.

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 07/10/2025

🚨I'm off to the Cheltenham Lit Fest, yay!🚨 Here's Whisky to tell you about my event THIS SATURDAY, featuring my books I AM WOLF and I AM RAVEN. Join me for some action-packed fun! 🐺🐦‍⬛ 👉 alastairc.com/events/20251... @nosycrow.bsky.social #CheltLitFest #KidLitUk #IAmWolf #IAmRaven

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Sîan🌻 @thesianpages.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

It’s been a truly magical morning here at Bath Children’s Literature Festival with the wonderful @juliesykesbooks.bsky.social enrolling into Unicorn Academy, discovering our unicorn magic and creating beautiful rosettes! @nosycrow.bsky.social 🦄✨✨✨

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Nosy Crow | Children's Books @nosycrow.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

A great article about helping children to read fluently with advice from a phonics expert, Ann Sullivan, in @mirror.co.uk. We're thrilled to see Supa Nova, the dazzling graphic novel from @heychante.bsky.social included in the 'Family reading kit'! Read more here: buff.ly/01Z9ttO 🧪 #NosyCrow

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Four simple steps older children can take to help them read more fluently

Now the children are back at school, phonics expert Ann Sullivan reveals how you can boost their reading confidence at home

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Sîan🌻 @thesianpages.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

We’re in sunny Eastbourne today for the @youthlibrarygroup.bsky.social conference talking all things @nosycrow.bsky.social! Do stop by the stand and say hi! ☺️☀️

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Sîan🌻 @thesianpages.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Day 2 of events at @edbookfest.bsky.social with the SUPA @heychante.bsky.social. We’ve had quizzes, draw-alongs and even a scientific experiment as we use the magic of science to tackle plastic pollution with Nova and Chomp! #SupaNova 🧪✨ @nosycrow.bsky.social

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Sîan🌻 @thesianpages.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

What a brilliant day @edbookfest.bsky.social! We had pens at the ready for The Big Draw Off with @heychante.bsky.social and @jimsmithbooks.bsky.social drawing everything from mad scientists to cats in top hats! #SupaNova 🧪⭐️ @nosycrow.bsky.social

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 13/08/2025

Absolutely chuffed to announce that I'll be at this year's #CheltLitFest on Saturday 11th October! View the full line-up here: www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/whats-on Tickets go on sale 4 September! @nosycrow.bsky.social #IAmWolf #IAmRaven #KidLitUk

A poster advertising Alastair Chisholm at the Cheltenham Literature Festival, 10-19 October 2025

The covers of the books I AM WOLF and I AM RAVEN by Alastair Chisholm

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Spark! School Book Award @sparkbookaward.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Congratulations to the winners of the 7+ Category, @kieranlarwood.bsky.social & Joe Todd-Stanton for 'Dungeon Runners: Hero Trial' - also published by @nosycrow.bsky.social ✨📚🏆

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Spark! School Book Award @sparkbookaward.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

The winner of the Picture Fiction for Early Readers Category was 'Who Ate Steve?' by Susannah Lloyd & Kate Hindley, published by @nosycrow.bsky.social Congratulations! ✨📚🏆

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Rashmi Sirdeshpande @rashmiwriting.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Running My Own Race by Abena Eyeson is a brilliant book about finding your place in the world, following your dreams and standing up for yourself. Readers will love Kofi. I did. Out 3 July. @nosycrow.bsky.social

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 19/05/2025

I had a BRILLIANT time at #WatchfieldPrimary on my I AM RAVEN tour. The teachers were so enthusiastic, the welcome was amazing, and it was lovely chatting with all the young readers there. Thank you so much! 😊🐦‍⬛ @nosycrow.bsky.social #IAmRaven #KidLitUK

Alastair Chisholm and Watchfield Primary pupils in the school playing field. Alastair (an adult man in jeans and waistcoat) is in the centre, holding his books I Am Raven and I Am Wolf. Next to him are five pupils holding copies of I Am Raven.

Alastair Chisholm reading from his book while a Watchfield Primary pupil looks on. Alastair is an adult male wearing a blue waistcoat.

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 12/05/2025

The winner of Children's Publisher of the Year (sponsored by Publiship) is Nosy Crow✨ “The amount and range of work that goes on at Nosy Crow is incredible,” said the judges #Nibbies #BritishBookAwards

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Peters @peters-books.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Our award-winning authors and illustrators ✨️ Read the first in our Peters Children's Book of the Year interview series. Find out why @alastairc.com loves sci-fi and fantasy, plus hear an extract of his latest book, I Am Raven! Read here: peters.co.uk/news-page/pc... @nosycrow.bsky.social

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Sîan🌻 @thesianpages.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

A very exciting opportunity to join our lovely team! 📚

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Scoobiesue2 @scoobiesue2.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

Amazing first day of the Federation of Children's Book Groups 2025 Conference! So many wonderful publishers, so many gorgeous books! #fcbg25

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Sîan🌻 @thesianpages.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

So excited to talk to you all about these INCREDIBLE books! 😍📚( And to show you my blue hair, of course!)

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Sîan🌻 @thesianpages.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

A very happy publication day for this INCREDIBLE book! So excited to see it taking flight! #IAmRaven

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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Supa Nova by Chanté Timothy is an extremely entertaining debut graphic novel. Lively characters, a plastic-eating monster and a powerful message about the environment. Ideal for Year 2/3 readers discovering GNs for the first time. @nosycrow.bsky.social

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Absolutely loved I Am Wolf by @alastairc.com so am very excited to receive a copy of the sequel, #IAmRaven. Out 10/04 for 9+ readers, the most enormous thanks go to @thesianpages.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social for sending me a copy 🤩

The book, the cover of which shows a large, flying raven, and its press release.

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Pots and Plots @inthebookgarden.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

I've been sent a couple of sequels by @nosycrow.bsky.social that I can't wait to read. "I am Raven" by @alastairc.com and "Escape Room: Game Zero" by @christopheredge.bsky.social. Two of the finest children's science fiction writers in the business. Can't wait to read these in the coming weeks!

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Chanté Timothy @heychante.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Happy World Book Day! 📚🎒✏️✨🧪👩🏾‍🔬 I can't believe it's about 3 months till Nova hits shelves in the UK/US/CA!! UK peeps this will be an A3 Print in my shop aoon🛍️ if you've pre-ordered my book you'll get a discount code US friends you'll also get a chance to grab this poster 👀 More merch bits to come 🤭

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 06/03/2025

Some fantastic news in time for #WorldBookDay – I Am Wolf is joint winner of the @peters-books.bsky.social Junior Fiction Book of the year, hurray! Congratulations to all the winners – it's a brilliant collection! 🐺🎉 alastairc.com/blog/2025030... @nosycrow.bsky.social #IAmWolf #KidLitUk

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I Am Wolf wins Peters Junior Fiction Book of the Year!

I Am Wolf by Alastair Chisholm is joint winner of the Peters Junior Fiction Book of the Year 2025

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Books for Keeps, the children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Ross Collins’ THERE'S A BEAR ON MY CHAIR turns ten this year and it takes to the stage too. @nicolettejones.bsky.social joined a lively crowd at the Imagine Festival to watch the show for #BfK and was up and rocking! @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUK booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/ther...

Ben Thompson and Ailsa Dalling with puppet Mouse and Fred Davis and Elisa de Grey with Bear in There's a Bear on My Chair. Photo by Dan Tsantilis.

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Sîan🌻 @thesianpages.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

I can't wait for you all to read this SUPA star of a book, and meet the genius that is Nova! ✨

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Nosy Crow | Children's Books @nosycrow.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

We are so excited to share this beautiful cover for “The Doughnut Club” by wonderful debut author, @krahim.bsky.social! Sprinkled with humour and warmth, this uplifting and accessible story will encourage every reader to be true to themselves. Pub: 05.08.25 📚🎨Marina Tena Borras #debutauthors2025

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