Rebekah Fieschi

I was That Guy too. Oops. Submissions are now open.

A kid at school came up to me and said 'Ms Fieschi do you know the movie Sylphvania Grove?'
So, quite taken aback and all smiles, I said 'I do, I made that movie.'
He said he watched it on the weekend and liked it.
This absolutely made my day, still smiling about it days later 🥰

Colour illustration of a polar bear in side profile, standing on blue ground, that might be ice or snow.

Good morning to everyone, but especially to all the polar bears, for today is their special day!

This illustration of a polar bear comes from 'Animated Nature' (1828) by Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon.

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#InternationalPolarBearDay #PolarBearDay #RareBooks

The Government is considering allowing AI companies to freely use your works, unless you opt-out. This is unfair and unworkable.

Now is your chance to tell them what you think! Submit a response to their AI consultation using the guidance below.

www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...

The Copyright and AI consultation - how to respond as an illustrator – The AOI The Copyright and Artificial Intelligence consultation was published by in December 2024, and we are encouraging illustrators to submit a response to the consultation to demonstrate the negative affec...

Who’s been putting off filling in that government consultation on AI then? Because you took one look and realised that fucking thing was designed SPECIFICALLY to put you off?

Don’t worry, there are three online guides to help you:

The Association of Illustrators
theaoi.com/news/the-cop...

shame? need for armour and self esteem?

Today is last chance to have a say in government’s proposed plans to change copyright law. This is very scary for all UK creative industries. Please see @alcs-uk.bsky.social @dacs.org.uk AOI, SOA for links & guidance on the form & to write to your MP #makeitfair #paythecreators #handsoffmycopyright

The Government is siding with big tech over British creativity.

Today is the FINAL chance to respond to their consultation on AI and copyright.

Let's make sure creators' voices are heard. Guidance below 👇 #MakeItFair #PayTheCreator

www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...

amazing! 👏👏👏

Reading can have big benefits for children from vulnerable family backgrounds - including supporting emotional regulation, as Amy from Hull Children's University explains.

Our #StoryExplorers programme has been designed to help families discover these benefits:

www.booktrust.org.uk/story-explor...

image of CRAIC's statement following the launch of the AI consultation

As a member of The Creative Rights in AI Coalition, CILIP calls on government to spur growth in the creative and tech sectors by protecting copyright as part of the recently announced government consultation into AI.
Read more on the coalition:
cilip.org.uk/news/689163/...

KIDS ARE READING and they love it. Adults telling what they can and can’t read is often what kills the love.

Floris Books Christmas Gift Guide 2024 - Floris Books Blog Books make magical presents at Christmas! Check out our Christmas Gift Guide for inspiration on what to gift the young people in your life.

Today (13th December) is the last day to place an order on our website to ensure delivery in the UK in time for Christmas 🎄

Check out our Floris Christmas gift guide below to find the perfect present for your loved ones. We have something for everyone! 🎁

www.florisbooks.co.uk/blog/2024/11...

Can't like this post. The pain is too real.

Call to acknowledge all writers behind celebrity books - The Society of Authors The Society of Authors is calling for celebrities, publishers and agents to acknowledge the writers behind celebrity books, particularly for children

We are calling for celebrities, publishers and agents to acknowledge the writers behind celebrity books, and calling for evidence from members with experiences of ghostwriting.

Read more and take our short survey here👇
societyofauthors.org/2024/12/09/c...

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

Every single school should have a library & a librarian, to help every single child find the books that will make them readers, and give them all the lifelong benefits of literacy. Libraries & librarians change children's lives FOREVER!
#literacy #libraries #librarians

Shirley Jackson's masterwork: WE HAVE ALWAYS LIVED IN THE CASTLE: the orange-and-white Penguin edition.

Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
5/20

'Let your children read what they want – within reason, without pressure. Please don’t tell them you were reading weighty tomes at their age, it’s not helping. Resist that urge, relax your rules, let them read.'
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #amreading #childrensbooks #BookSky

Catwings RULES!!!

DWJ world related books are simply ‘the Chrestomanci books.’ It’s simple with a clear link and totally unpretentious. The chronicles is a bit 🙄, but could work with humour

I’m gonna say it, I’m going to say it — children books have the power to change the world

Thanks Lesley!

Oh, brilliant, thanks so much!

Can i be added please?

Please enjoy.

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Public library energy is the best energy. Like here is all the knowledge we could find, it's been meticulously organized and vetted and it will cost you nothing today, welcome to the absolute pinnacle of human civic evolution, feel free to pull up any bean bag chair you like

Ah, it all makes sense now!