THRILLED to share the UK cover of THE SEA HIDES ITS DEAD!
TSHID is a cult aquatic horror about a group of academics trapped in a sea cave who must reckon with cosmic horrors as they're forced to atone for their greatest sins.
Cover design by Charlotte Stroomer, cover art credit by Andreea Dumuta.
Left it too late to book an author for World Book Week? Don't worry - you can catch me talking about The Night I Borrowed Time in a FREE 45-minute webinar this Friday 27 Feb, 13:30. You've got till tmw to ping questions. Link for details and registering:
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The cover for The Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance by Chiara Bullen. The tagline reads: "Behind every hero, there's a historian." The cover is framed by icons; two open books at the bottom, green quills and thistle leaves above. Two golden daggers frame the title, and thorns lead up to two dragon heads. Above the title there is the image of a mountain and a small dragon. Below the title, there is an image of the white inn, a stag behind it and a path leading to the front door. The colour palette is mostly light gold, a teal green and black.
The Inn at the Foot of Mount Vengeance is included in the Waterstones pre-order sale! 25% off with the code FEB26
Cosy fantasy inspired by my love (and fear…) of Scotland’s mountains, misadventures in academia, and time spent adventuring in Dungeons and Dragons
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It’s beginning to feel real! Our graphic novel Wilomina:The Land of Dreams and Nightmares has been selected for an exclusive Waterstones offer if you preorder it this week! Just use code FEB26
Feel free to share this! Out in August.
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25% off a pre-order of my debut YA, A Million Tiny Missiles All At Once! Thank you @waterstones.bsky.social
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Graphic with the cover of AT THE COOKOUT with the following excerpt from Kirkus Reviews: The joy is palpable in Fisher’s bright, warm artwork and her jaunty, dialogue-heavy text as this loving Black family gathers, bonding over food and music, greeting each other with laughter, hugs, and elaborate handshakes. Warm and inviting.
Kirkus review part one: “A youngster reconnects with a favorite cousin at a get-together. It’s summer break, and for Cici, that means making time for family cookouts at Grandma’s house. Cici has a bunch of cousins to play with—and we see them taking part in balloon water fights in the backyard, jumping double Dutch, and playing horseshoes—but there’s one cousin in particular whom the child is searching for, and he’s looking for Cici. At Cici’s lowest point (“Still no sign of Chase”), the little one is compelled to check under a table, where Chase has been hiding with a handful of Grandma’s chocolate chip cookies. Their reunion means the party can finally start in earnest as they join everyone else in cutting up the dance floor until the food is ready to be eaten.”
Kirkus review part 2: “Plates full of chicken, burgers, mac and cheese, greens, and more feed the whole family, but Cici and Chase are nourished by each other and the love they share. The joy is palpable in Fisher’s bright, warm artwork and her jaunty, dialogue-heavy text as this loving Black family gathers, bonding over food and music, greeting each other with laughter, hugs, and elaborate handshakes. The author/illustrator employs a variety of panel sizes and vibrant pastel backgrounds, making for an accessible picture book filled with smiling brown faces, as dynamic as the event itself. Warm and inviting. (Picture book. 4-8)”
I’m so happy to share this great review of AT THE COOKOUT from Kirkus!
I wanted to write a book that was full of joy & love, & I’m so happy that I get to share it with you when it releases this April.
See below for preorder options #kidlit
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Such satisfying heft to them!
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Writers and illustrators in Scotland, don't miss the chance to enter this year's #KelpiesPrize! We're especially interested in entries from people who are historically under-represented in children's books. @scotbpocwriters.bsky.social
Sounds like you? Full details: discoverkelpies.co.u...
I continue to love your dad!
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The Year of Reading 2026 has commenced so I’ve added my voice to the chat with a monthly blog. Recommendations, teacher ideas and resources. Probably nothing groundbreaking but hopefully there’s something useful tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2026/01/17/t...
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Submissions for the CBNN Prize close 26th February and our judges can’t wait to meet up in Manchester and look at the entries together! If you are an unpublished illustrator living in the North, please do enter! For all the info, go to: childrensbooksnorth.co.uk/cbnn-prize 📚
15.01.2026 12:36 — 👍 6 🔁 6 💬 1 📌 0just fantastic news. several staff members booking annual leave as we speak.
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Book cover for Loki by Louie Stowell
Book cover for Freddy vs School by Neill Cameron
Book cover for My Brilliant Plan to Fix Everything by Ben Davis.
Book cover for Mr Penguin and the Lost Treasure by Alex T. Smith
I had intended to take this week off #KidsBooksFriday, but somehow I feel a sudden urge to celebrate funny, readable books by folk who are not despicable humans. Please do join me with your recommendations.
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So here they my favourite 40 picturebooks of 2025 (actually there are 42). Merry Christmas!
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I really feel like I'm shouting into the void on here, but my debut is available for pre0rder for just 0.99. If you like slow burn romance and a ton of yearning, you might love it. 💜
27.11.2025 23:26 — 👍 4 🔁 3 💬 1 📌 0
Just published a book.
Think it's good.
People say it is.
But really need to sell more copies.
Please grab one. Cheap!
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My cozy fantasy novel inspired by my love (and fear…) of Scotland’s mountains, misadventures in academia, and time spent adventuring in Dungeons and Dragons, will be out next July!!
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This is really well done:
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I’m thrilled to share the cover reveal of my debut picture book #MusicPlantsHope by my sweet friend @viviakirkfield.bsky.social ! You can find out more and see the cover here: viviankirkfield.com/2025/10/06/c...
06.10.2025 13:26 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 3 📌 0Such a gorgeous cover, Tonnye!
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I’m very excited to reveal the cover of my debut novel A MILLION TINY MISSILES ALL AT ONCE.
Out with @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social on April, it’s the story of a 14 year old teen struggling issues at home and beyond, I hope you enjoy it. You can pre order here!
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Great work
01.10.2025 13:48 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
We are thrilled to help reveal the cover for The Lustrous Dark by Loretta Chefchaouni!
A lush YA fantasy inspired by Moroccan folklore, The Lustrous Dark is for fans of haunted forests, sweet romance, and stories that are "beautiful and a little gross."
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Big news in book land today!!! ✨ 📚
My debut—THE A-TO-Z TEACHING TOOLKIT—a modern, practical guide to the ECE/elementary classroom—is available for pre-order!
Tag an educator friend in the comments! 🥳🤩
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I did, but it's full, I'm so sorry! Can I message you? I know of a couple of things that might be helpful. And congratulations! 🥳
10.09.2025 10:49 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0I love The Marvellous Fluffy Squishy Itty Bitty so much!
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I was happy to see @thebookseller.com feature a podcast that @grainneobrien.bsky.social & I are launching in Sept to highlight great Children’s and YA books! The idea is very simple - each episode is 10 minutes long and will discuss the book - we’ll also have author chats and giveaways!
22.08.2025 08:46 — 👍 47 🔁 15 💬 7 📌 6Played it for C recently - so good!
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Cover of JEONG IS JEONG written by Jessica Yoon, illustrated by Michelle Lee. A young Korean American girl smiles and raises her arms looking up at images of her family and folk art of a tiger and magpie coming out of a book
It’s a ✨COVER REVEAL✨ for Jeong Is Jeong, releasing 2/3/26 from @randomhousekids.bsky.social Pre-order link in bio!
“What is Jeong?” a little girl asks her grandma, and so begins a lyrical journey of discovery, kindness, and understanding in this ode to Korean American language and culture.
