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Today marks 30 years since the publication of Philip Pullman's extraordinary #NorthernLights

On 31st July, join Philip Pullman at a special event in London
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#PhilipPullman #HisDarkMaterials @waterstones.bsky.social @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social @rgsibg.bsky.social

The first day at school can be scary... especially for the teacher!

Don't miss this hilarious picture book all about starting school from Bethany Walker and Sophie Kent – How To Train Your Teacher is out now!

Here's a sneaky peek of new young fiction series Nora Nightsky by Rebecca Lewis-Oakes and Becka Moor - coming soon September 2025 @scholasticuk.bsky.social

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#childrensbooks #noranightsky

Sports Day Books: 5 Recommended Books for Children on the BooksForTopics Blog Read our blog post: Sports Day Books: 5 Recommended Books for Children - bringing you the best children's books reviewed and recommended by teachers for primary schools.

New on the blog - children's books for sports day. www.booksfortopics.com/sports-day-b...

We are loving The Wish Switch by Lynn Painter. ✨Friends to enemies, with a sprinkle of first crush flutters, a dash of magic and a whole heap of fun! ✨ @scholasticuk.bsky.social

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#middlegradebooks #bookreview #summerreads

8 brilliant children's books about nature - 3 Little Buttons - London | Family | Books “If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.” – Frances Hodgson Burnett     This year’s summer reading challenge 2025 is themed on adventures in nature and the great outdo...

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8 brilliant children's books about nature - 3 Little Buttons - London | Family | Books “If you look the right way, you can see that the whole world is a garden.” – Frances Hodgson Burnett     This year’s summer reading challenge 2025 is themed on adventures in nature and the great outdo...

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Here are #8brilliantbooks that all have nature and enjoying the outdoors at their heart.

#picturebooks #childrensbooks #picturebook

Sammy Feels Shy from bestselling creator of the Big Bright Feelings series, Tom Percival! - review

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It’s #refugeeweek - a time to share and listen to experiences from people who have been displaced in order to find safety. A time to celebrate resilience, inclusiveness and community. Kindness really is everything.

Here are 8 picture books that embrace this, carefully written for little readers. ❤️

Award-Winning children's book publisher Nosy Crow are on the lookout for brand ambassadors!

📚✨ We're looking for UK-based brand ambassadors who are passionate about children's literacy, learning, and reading for joy! 🌈📖

To find out more and to apply head to: nosycrow.com/brand-ambass...

Nosy Crow are proud to have two brilliant children's books in the Empathy Lab Read for Empathy Collection 2025: Bird Boy by Catherine Bruton and Destiny Ink: Sleepover Surprise by Adeola Sokunbi.

Happy Empathy Day! Celebrate the power of reading with @empathylabuk.bsky.social Empathy Festival events.

We're so proud to have two books in the Read for Empathy Collection 2025: Bird Boy by Catherine Bruton and Destiny Ink: Sleepover Surprise by Adeola Sokunbi ❤️

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Next #fathersday #bookrec in celebration of #pridemonth this beautiful #picturebook #MyTwoDaddies by #gareth.peter & #garyparsons #puffinbooks

Kirsty Logan on writing | Author interview We caught up with award-winning author Kirsty Logan to discuss what first sparked her love for the strange and uncanny, reimagining fairytales and folktales, the inspiration behind her witchy novel…

'Place isn’t just an arbitrary pin in a map: it’s integral to the narrative' 📌

We caught up with award-winning author and CBC tutor Kirsty Logan to discuss what first sparked her love for the uncanny and what she enjoys most about teaching creative writing.

Read the full advice blog here:

A fab new picture book coming soon... The Fib by Pedro Iniguez, illustrated by Nathan Kwan and published by Gloo Books

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The Biggest Dog in the Book is OUT NOW 😍 written by Ben Lerwill and illustrated by Mark Chambers 3littlebuttons.com/reviews/the-... @dkbooks.bsky.social

#picturebooks #childrensbooks #bookreview 🔖

What a fab read! 🙂

Door’s Open! A Cover Reveal and Q&A with Mel Rosenberg on Emily Saw a Door Writing children's books? There's no set deadline to publish your first. We talk with Mel Rosenberg about his first picture book at age 74 and his unique path to publication.

Writing children's books? There's no set deadline to publish your first. We talk with Mel Rosenberg about his first picture book at age 74 and his unique path to publication. #kidlit 📚👍 afuse8production.slj.com/2025/06/11/d...

A fab new picture book coming soon... The Fib by Pedro Iniguez, illustrated by Nathan Kwan and published by Gloo Books

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@pedroiniguez.bsky.social @nathankwan.bsky.social @gloobooks.bsky.social #picturebooks #picturebookreview

#WriteCBC task from @abigailj.bsky.social: Secrets are a great way to add intrigue and drama to your story. Write a mini-scene in which a character discovers that someone they know well has been keeping a secret from them. How do they deal with this discovery?

A copy of Clara Claus Saves Easter with two chocolate eggs

Clara Claus Saves Easter is available now! 🥚🍫

Join Clara and her brother Nick on this chocolate-filled adventure and learn more about the mysterious E.B 🐰this easter: www.amazon.co.uk/Clara-Claus-...
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Parents and educators - there are a lot of discussions in publishing about how to improve reading for pleasure. Is there anything you wish publishing would do more of? Or just understand about kids and reading? Any insights from teaching/parenting of what gets kids reading? #KidLitUK #Edusky #KidLit

Here’s a little Easter helping of nostalgia, with this super cute bunny themed picture book The Birthday Party by Mandy Stanley 🐰

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#picturebooks #picturebookreview #childrensbooks

SCBWI ILF Presents the Ann Whitford Paul and Writer's Digest Most Promising Picture Book Manuscript Award The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators throug...

*Now open to submissions* Ann Whitford Paul & @writersdigest.bsky.social "Most Promising Picture Book Manuscript Award" via @scbwi.bsky.social ILF:

- For those who have NOT yet sold a picture book to a publisher

- Fiction, non-fiction.

Info: www.scbwi.org/ilf-ann-whit... #KidLit #SCBWI

Children’s #picturebooks to help support positive change.

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Our Winners’ Gallery for Best Novel Opening and Best Picture Book Text 2024 is now live! See who won, read short extracts of the stories… Congratulations to all! 👏👏👏

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@debbieohi.com has created the hashtag #KidLitLaunches to highlight new books from authors and illustrators. Using this hashtag will help make it easier for others in the community to find out about new books !

Remember to also add #kidlit and #kidlitmegafeed to spread your good news further !

Exciting! Are you writing middle grade?

Positive penguin sending good vibes your way #writingcommunity ⭐️