@sarahbroadley.bsky.social
She/her. Herder of cats. Devourer of Books. Children's writer. Children's book reviewer for @mybookcorner.bsky.social, member of Craigmillar Literacy Trust, CWIG, societyofauthors.bsky.social and supporter of Cymerafestival.co.uk. #ViewsMyOwn #BeKind
Picture shows the front cover of the book The Lass and The Quine by Ashley Douglas, illustrated by Kate Osmond
The Lass and The Quine by Ashley Douglas, illustrated by Kate Osmond
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Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social
@ashleydouglas.bsky.social
@artichokekate.bsky.social
@tippermuirbooks.bsky.social
#pb#childrensbooks#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren#youngreaders#scots
New #MG fantasy adventure publishing next March & available for pre-order. #DragonGirlAndTheAwakenedFlames by @jennywritemoore.bsky.social is an adventure quest perfect for readers aged 8/9+
Thanks @dannieprice.bsky.social & #Maverick
#UkKidLit
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Picture shows the front cover of the book Bessie's Bees by George Kirk, illustrated by Ana Gómez
A much-needed resource!
Bessie's Bees by George Kirk illustrated by Ana Gómez
Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social
@georgekirktales.bsky.social
@templarbooks.bsky.social
#pb#childrensbooks#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren#readingforpleasure#youngreaders#AnaGomez
Picture shows the front cover of the book Super Goat Girl by Tracey Baptiste, Illustrated by Dapo Adeola
Fantastic! A must-read!
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Super Goat Girl by Tracey Baptiste, Illustrated by Dapo Adeola
Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social
@traceybaptistewrites
@dapsdraws
@puffinbooksUK
#pb#childrensbooks#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren#readingforpleasure#youngreaders
Picture shows the front cover of the book Dead Real, Written and Illustrated by Poppy T. Perry
MBC Fabulous Giveaway!
Dead Real, Written and Illustrated by Poppy T. Perry
To enter, head to our instagram page. @mybookcorner.reviews
A fantastic YA novel about love, commitment and understanding.
Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social
#ya#yabooks#fiction#yalit#yaliterature#yawriters
Picture shows the front cover of the book A Beautiful, Terrible Thing by Miranda Moore
Miranda Moore's debut Young Adult novel A Beautiful, Terrible Thing packs an emotional punch.
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Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social
@sparewriter.bsky.social
#MichelleBrackenborough
@dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social
#ya#yabooks#bookrecommendations#reading#fiction#yalit#yaliterature#yawriters
Picture shows the front cover of the book Amplified by Sarah Lippett and Ziggy Hanaor
Everything Amplified by Sarah Lippett and Ziggy Hanaor
Cover Reveal on My Book Corner Today!
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Publishing on 18th September
@sarahbroadley.bsky.social
#ya#yabooks#bookrecommendations#reading#fiction#yabookstagram#yalit#yaliterature#yawriters#Sarah Lippett#Ziggy Hanaor#cicadabooks
That is awesome!
03.09.2025 09:40 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A packed @edinb for the launch of the brilliant #MG Firebloom, written by the wonder that is Justin Davies and illustrated by the fabulous Francesca Ficorilli Published by @florisbooks.bsky.social, it's out now!
Full of jellyfish, intrigue and mayhem, you'll be hooked from the first page!
Had a fantastic time @edbookfest.bsky.social. It was a joy to chair some brilliant events, host a lead readers session for @openbookreading.bsky.social, catch up with visiting creatives, delighted to be guest at some of the school events through @mybookcorner.bsky.social and more!
29.08.2025 16:19 — 👍 5 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0Can't wait for the launch of this fantastic book @edinburghbookshop.bsky.social tonight!
29.08.2025 15:27 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Picture shows the front cover of the book Firebloom by Justin Davies
Firebloom by Justin Davies
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A must read!
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Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social
@discoverkelpies@bsky.social
#JustinDavies#FrancescaFicorilli#mg#childrensbooks#illustration#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren#jellyfish#adventure
One of our favourite children's authors, Justin Davies, is heading to Linlithgow this Saturday to sign copies of his latest book, Firebloom - in which the isle of Stormcliff prepares for the annual Firebloom jellyfish festival! For more info and tickets: tinyurl.com/FFTMCFirebloom
18.08.2025 10:22 — 👍 4 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
Picture shows the front cover of the book Yu's Blast From The Past by Maisie Chan and a photo of the author.
Exclusive Q&A with Maisie Chan - Nate Yu's Blast From The Past!
Interview by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social
@maisiechan.bsky.social
@simonedouglasillustrates.bsky.social
@piccadillypress.bsky.social
#mg#childrensbooks#illustration#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren
Learn how to write exciting YA, Middle Grade & children's fiction on our three-month Writing YA & Children’s Fiction with prize-winning author @catwrote.bsky.social!
You'll join a group of 15 writers for expert teaching, including a Zoom masterclass with top children's book agents.
Super Goat Girl is out today! Happy book birthday to @traceybaptiste.bsky.social and @dapsdraws.bsky.social on this incredible story about joy, confidence and knowing how special you actually are! My review up soon @mybookcorner.bsky.social 📚❤️ #PB
17.07.2025 10:11 — 👍 7 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
Picture shows the front cover of the book Livia In Rome by Bruna De Luca, Illustrated by Ali Al Amine, a girl in front of a cafe with a boy on a scooter.
Livia In Rome by Bruna De Luca
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Romance,exquisite food and an unbreakable family bond, a fantastic glimpse into two very different cultures!
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Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social
@brunadeluca@bsky.social
@aeadraws@bsky.social
#ChickenHouseBooks#YA#booksforkids#cleanteen#italy#scotland#romance
Picture shows the front cover of the book Dead Real, Written and Illustrated by Poppy T. Perry
Dead Real, Written and Illustrated by Poppy T. Perry
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A fantastic, illustrated YA novel about love, commitment and understanding.
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Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social
#poppytperry#ya#yabooks#bookrecommendations#reading#fiction#yalit#yaliterature#yawriters#foxandinkbooks#zombies#romance
My holiday reads! Not enough room to tag everyone, for more info on the books here's the link to my post www.instagram.com/p/DKahKKEMmAm/
02.06.2025 22:08 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
With @cymerafestival.co.uk soon, can't wait for @poppytperry.bsky.social on stage discussing her YA 'Dead Real' beside #OliverGerlach & his graphic novel 'Restaurant at the End of the World'.
Come along/access livestream - full details on the link below...
www.cymerafestival.co.uk/cymera25-eve...
Delighted to interview @mybookcorner.bsky.social 's Director, @sareenmclay.bsky.social on her role, processes and vision for the well-known children's book review website.
Find out more on my @scbwi-bi.bsky.social Writers' Minds feature...
www.wordsandpics.org/2025/05/writ...
GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!
On Instagram @mybookcorner.reviews
SIGNED COPY of the wonderful ‘Coorie Doon’, by Jackie Kay, and Jill Calder.
Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
#pb#childrensbooks#illustration#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren#books
Day out at Dr Neil’s Garden.
And launch of @edbookfest.bsky.social Schools Programme at Holyrood High School. Thanks to Jenny, Rachel, Jodie, librarians; Rachel and Hannah and pupils & Joseph Coehlo!
@sarahbroadley.bsky.social #bookofinstagram#kidlit#poetrycommunity#flowers#childrensbooks #garden
A vacancy has recently opened up at the Big Green Bookshop for a new customer.
The ideal candidate will have a regular urge to buy lots of amazing books.
Please email biggreenbooks@gmail.com with a list of books you'd like to buy.
The position is available straight away.
A shout out to all the folk out there who may be finding today hard for many reasons.
If you like a 'poyum' as my wee mum used to call them, then this is my go-to when I'm missing her wee face a little more than usual.
The superb Lemn Sissay - Invisible Kisses
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Picture shows the front cover of the book with children climbing a mountain followed by a dog.
Join us today for our stop on the blog tour for the fabulous
I Don't Do Mountains! by Barbara Henderson
Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social link in bio
@scattyscribbler.bsky.social
#VictoriaDiMeo#GinoDiMeo#ScottishMountaineeringPress#mg#childrensbooks#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren
Join us on the blog tour today for the fabulous The Good Witch of Abbotsford by Alasdair Hutton, Illustrated by Bob Dewar.
A fun-filled adventure!
Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social link in bio
@luathpress.bsky.social
#AlasdairHutton
#BobDewar#mg#childrensbook#booksforkids#kidlit
Creatives! Looking to send your work to agents and publishers but don't know where to start when it comes to querying? Then @sheilamaverbuch.bsky.social's @scbwi-bi.bsky.social on-line event is for you! Tickets available here - www.tickettailor.com/events/socie...
04.03.2025 11:54 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Delighted for @the-bookseller.bsky.social #IndependantBookshopOfTheYear #Finalists #Scotland - @edinburghbookshop.bsky.social @ffmaddingcrowd.bsky.social #Heron&Willow #SeahorsesBookstore #NightOwlBooks #TheBookNookStewarton #TheBookhouse #TheGingerCatBookshop #TheWeeBookshop #UllapoolBookshop
18.02.2025 10:57 — 👍 9 🔁 2 💬 2 📌 0
Picture shows the cover of A Fix of Light by Kel Menton.
A Fix of Light by Kel Menton, Illustrated by Chrissy Curtin
If ever there was a love story that needs to be read, then this is it!
Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social
@kelmenton.bsky.social
@chrissycurtin.bsky.social
@littleislandbooks.bsky.social
#ya#lovestory#romance#kidlit#booksbooksbooks