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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

It's #NationalPoetryDay tomorrow, and the theme for this year is WONDER. To celebrate, here is a poem called Isn't it a Wonder? which is published on the Dirigible Balloon poetry website. Happy reading and enjoy poetry day! #NationalPoetryDay2026 #PoetryCommunity #Poetryforchildren

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

It's #NationalFoxDay today, so it's time to re-introduce you to Fennel who likes to think a little differently to other foxes. Order yourself a copy of Outside the Box, written by me and illustrated by Ayu Desyana, and read Fennel's heartwarming tale! Published by HB Publishing.

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Aldi are stocking all four of the hand puppet books I wrote for Two Windmills 🦈🐊🦁🐻 I had a lot of fun working on these!

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

I've just got back from a meeting with my publishers New Frontier and look what I've come back with! Tom Jellett has done a wonderful job with the illustrations. I can't wait for you all to see it in September when it's released! 🦏

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

It's just one month until Why No Rhino? by me and Tom Jellett releases in paperback! It has themes of inclusion and identity, and a fun rhino character called Reggie! You can pre-order your copy via Amazon or Waterstones. Published by New Frontier.

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Happy Monday, or should that be Moon Day! On the anniversary of the moon landing, why not check out Supermoon - a picture book by me and Tincho Schmidt. It has: 🌜Rhyming text 🌜 🌜Educational facts 🌜 🌜The moon as a superhero 🌜 🌜A fun refrain 🌜 🌜Beautiful illustrations 🌜 🌜No A.I. 🌜

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

It's Polly's final day of primary school today. The end of an era for us both after nine years with the school across two children. Here's a quick poem I wrote to mark the momentous occasion! #Classof2026 #Classof26 #SchoolLeavers2026 #SchoolLeavers26

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

On International Asteroid Day I thought I'd share this spread from Supermoon. Mine and Tincho Schmidt's superhero story is not only lots of fun, it's educational too! The paperback version is widely available online, but if you'd prefer a signed hardback version, get in touch! #AsteroidDay

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Here's a sneaky peek at the opening page of Why No Rhino? It gives you just a little taster of Tom Jellett's awesome illustrations. Pre-orders are open now for its September release. Published by New Frontier Publishing.

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

To celebrate one whole year since the release of Outside the Box, I thought I'd do a little reading for you! If you haven't got a copy yet, now's the time - there's 7% off the hardback version on Am*zon at the moment! Illustrator: Ayu Deyana, publisher: HB Publishing House

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Caroline @carolinewu.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

Just read #PBParty entry "When Don Lost His Key". SUCH a fun, charming idea. I really want to read this to my nephew! mindyalyseweiss.com/21-when-don-...

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Mindy Alyse Weiss @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Have you seen the amazing #PBParty Showcase? Everyone is welcome to browse the finalists & Illustration Showcase. Comments are only for agent/editor/AD requests. I love these entries & illustrations so much...and can't wait for them to be out in the world. 💗 mindyalyseweiss.com/pbparty-2026...

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Delighted to have been chosen as a #PBParty finalist, meaning my picture book manuscript will be entered into an agent/editor showcase at the start of May! Thank you to @mindyalyseweiss.bsky.social and the hardworking judges who saw something in my work. Fingers crossed it gets some love!

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Delighted to see that Why No Rhino? by me and Tom Jellett has started popping up for pre-order on various websites! Published by New Frontier Publishing, it comes out in September.

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Very excited to receive author copies of Orbit Magazine with my poem The Night the Lights Came inside. The illustration by Greg Holfeld is stunning.

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

I've got a couple of new poems up on the Dirigible Balloon website this week including this sleepy one! Thanks @northernjim.bsky.social

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

It's #NationalCareersWeek and #WBD this week, so what better time for a peek inside Outside the Box at some of the career disasters poor Fennel had before he found his calling. Outside the Box is a heartwarming tale of staying true to yourself and never giving up. Illustrated by Ayu Desyana.

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Happy #WorldBookDay week! To celebrate, I am giving away a signed paperback copy of Outside the Box, written by me and illustrated by Ayu Desyana. To enter like and comment on this post by 23.59 on Thursday 5th March. I'll pick a winner on Friday. UK only please. #WBD26 #PictureBook #Win

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Did you know that Outside the Box is available as an audiobook? It is currently £0.00 on Amazon with an Audible membership trial or £2.62 without the trial. Listen to the soothing tones of Ian Billings this #nationalstorytellingweek! #nationalstorytellingweek2026

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 07/12/2025

If you are doing some Christmas shopping on this dreary Sunday, do consider adding one (or both!) of these picture books to your haul. They are both available online and make great stocking fillers! #ChristmasShopping #StockingFillers #stockingstuffers #GiftIdeas #PictureBook #GiftIdeasforChildren

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Are you ready for the first #supermoon of 2025? It's officially tomorrow, but it will be just as big and bright tonight! Plus it occurs in the midst of #spaceweek too! This fact page is taken from mine and Tincho Schmidt's picture book Supermoon. #WorldSpaceWeek #worldspaceweek2025

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Happy #NationalPoetryDay to all who celebrate! Can you believe I now have 30 children's poems up on the Dirigible Balloon website (along with many other fab poets)?! Here they are in all their glory - have a browse if you have a moment. Thanks to @northernjim.bsky.social for having me!

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Happy #WorldVegetarianDay from the World's First Vegetarian Fox! Outside the Box is a rhyming picture book that celebrates staying true to yourself and following your dreams (even if it is a bit scary). For Fennel that was opening a vegetarian cafe, but what will it be for you?

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Fennel's just found out it was #nationalfoxday yesterday and he didn't do anything to celebrate! Illustration taken from Outside the Box written by me and illustrated by Ayu Desyana.

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

So excited that the podcast I recorded with Brenna and Josh is now available. In it we chat about The Toy magazine, my two picture books Supermoon and Outside the Box, and my work-for-hire projects. Have a listen!

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

The brand new issue of #PaperBoundMag is out tomorrow! We want to thank everyone for your much-appreciated patience while we have figured out the new software behind the scenes, but it's now READY to share with you all! 🧡📚🖤

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

🎉COVER REVEAL📚👀 Welcome to a sneak peek of the brand new LIGHT & DARK issue of #PaperBoundMag! Packed full of brand new content, including book reviews, author interviews and writing tips (plus more!), we're so excited to share this with you SOON! Massive thanks goes to 👇

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Delia Black @deliablack.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

New picture books have arrived and we can’t wait to dive in! @writessue.bsky.social @writercornish.bsky.social

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

It's always a bit cringe watching myself back on video, but here is an interview I did with my lovely publishers about my inspiration for writing Outside the Box, plus how I got into writing and my magazine @thetoypress.bsky.social! youtube.com/watch?v=KumX...

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Interview with author of 'Outside the Box' by Sue Lancaster

YouTube video by Time for a Story

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Had a wonderful time reading Outside the Box in the libraries of Derbyshire today with HB Publishing 🦊

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

A very exciting surprise this Sunday morning - my poem Hanging Out With Animals was read out by Rebecca Leek on her @suffolksound.bsky.social radio show! And following two acclaimed poets too. The poem features on @northernjim.bsky.social's Dirigible Balloon: dirigibleballoon.org/poem/Hanging...

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Dirigible Balloon - Poetry for Children

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

It's just ONE week until Outside the Box publishes! Have you pre-ordered yourself a copy yet? It's available on Amazon, Waterstones, Foyles and Barnes & Noble if you're in the US! Me and Fennel would love it if you did 🦊

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

So excited for Outside the Box - coming May 21st! A heartwarming rhyming tale about a young fox's determination to stay true to himself despite the fixed expectations of others. Illustrations by Ayu Desyana, published by HB Publishing House. Pre-orders are open now!

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

🦊 Pre-orders are now open for Outside the Box coming May 21st 🦊 A rhyming tale about determination and staying true to yourself. Written by me, illustrated by Ayu Desyana and published by HB Publishing House!

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Very happy to be among the winners of this year's #50PreciousWords contest! In fact my little story placed 11th out of 586 entries 😀

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

So excited to be returning as a picture book mentor for this year's WriteMentor summer programme! Applications open 7th-11th April - check out the WriteMentor blog for more details.

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Have you heard the news? It seems that Supermoon is putting on a super show tonight as there is a #lunareclipse! Just a partial one here in the UK, but if you're in America or Canada you'll be treated to the whole display. Artwork by Tincho Schmidt, words by me. @tielmourpress.bsky.social

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Just recorded my first ever podcast! Thank you Brenna and Josh for having me on your show and making me feel so welcome. We chatted all about The Toy, Supermoon, work-for-hire and my new picture book Outside the Box which publishes in May! Looking forward to sharing more soon.

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Supermoon has been making waves for two months already! Have you got yourself a copy yet? 🌕

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Sue Lancaster 🦏 Why No Rhino? - out in October 🦏 @writessue.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

This time last year I had never signed a publishing deal. By February I'd signed two! My first contracted picture book came out in November and my second is scheduled for May. It's amazing how quickly things can change. I'm very grateful 😀

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Tielmour Press @tielmourpress.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

THERE'S A SUPERMOON TODAY! GET YOUR COPY TODAY! Available in stores and online. Also available on Amazon. What’s more amazing than tonight’s supermoon event? Well, the release of our new picture book, "Supermoon", launching today! Written by Sue Lancaster Art by Tincho Schmidt #supermoon

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