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Steven Lenton

@stevenlenton.bsky.social

-Author/illustrator of fun, magical books! -Wicked obsessive πŸ’š -Podcast host 'Studiomate Steve' -Collaborating with geniuses Rachel Morrisroe, Andy Day, Tracey Corderoy, Helen Docherty and laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce!

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1/2 Oooh!!! This is exciting!!! @kidslitfest have put all the art work from illustrators & authors on their website!!!! Proceeds go to their AWESOME #LondonSchoolsProgramme which gives state schools FREE access to author events across London….

www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...

24.06.2025 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you!!!

19.06.2025 10:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wishing a very happy publication day to Andy Day and @stevenlenton.bsky.social's 'Dino Dad: Mystery of the Missing Egg'! Published by @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social, the fourth instalment of the beloved Dino Dad series is perfect for fans of silly humour and amazing adventure.

19.06.2025 09:56 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey the UK's biggest kids' books festival is NEXT WEEKEND Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June so if you haven't grabbed your tickets yet then this is your sign πŸ‘‡
www.barneskidslitfest.org

@stevenlenton.bsky.social @louiestowell.bsky.social @christopheredge.bsky.social @jasbinderbilan.bsky.social

14.06.2025 17:08 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 5

Thank you for having us!!!

09.06.2025 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘‹Hello and welcome back teachers and students from Kingston for our FREE London Primary Schools Programme at The Rose Theatre TODAY starring #TraceyCorderoy & @stevenlenton.bsky.social for Key Stage One and #LizPichon AND #JeffreyBoakye for Key Stage Two barneskidslitfest.org/schools/

09.06.2025 07:56 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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There’s a black tie ball being held locally in #Bedford (for Stuart’s friends and family - venue kindly not charging for hire). On the night there will be a raffle for attendees. Couldn’t resist donating these lovely books…

gofundme.com/f/stuart-minty

05.06.2025 07:43 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘€Don't tell us you haven't booked your tickets for the UK's biggest kids' books festival on Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June?

Because these two should really be right on top of your list!⬇️ www.barneskidslitfest.org

@stevenlenton.bsky.social

26.05.2025 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Book Trust! X

15.05.2025 07:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Frank Cottrell-Boyce wearing his Children's Laureate medal and the front cover of The Blockbusters

Frank Cottrell-Boyce wearing his Children's Laureate medal and the front cover of The Blockbusters

We're so excited because a brand new book from our brilliant Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social is out today!

#TheBlockbusters, illustrated by the super @stevenlenton.bsky.social, is another delightful story from Frank, taking us on a thrilling adventure in Hollywood! πŸŽ‰

15.05.2025 07:20 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fancy winning a copy of the latest Dino Dad booked signed by me and Andy Day?

Simply repost and follow!

Closes 20/03/25

16.03.2025 13:35 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2

Thank you Veronica isn't it wonderful!

15.03.2025 09:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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#MGReview: The Blockbusters! by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, illustrated by Steve Lenton Cover art by Steve Lenton, published by Macmillan Children’s Books, 15 May 2025, ISBN: 978-1035033874 Holy Moly! I’m not going to lie, the storytelling in this book is epic! Frank Cottrell-Bo…

Holy Moly! This story is fabulous. Thanks @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social & @stevenlenton.bsky.social
Thanks @panmacmillan.bsky.social & @netgalley.bsky.social for an early read.
Pre-order incoming 😊
#KidLitUk #UkKidLit

vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/03/15/m...

15.03.2025 09:11 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Phil! The endpapers and spredges should look magic!

08.03.2025 07:13 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Just preordered this. Cannot wait for another adventure from @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social and @stevenlenton.bsky.social

08.03.2025 07:09 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you Phil! Hope you had a great WBD!

06.03.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I always look forward to a @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social @stevenlenton.bsky.social combo. They are just the best.

05.03.2025 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ¦– Dino Dad Talent Show

We're roaring with excitement for the third book in Andy Day & @stevenlenton.bsky.social dino-tastic series! Dino Dad: Big School Talent Show (out 28 Feb) kicks off with a PR campaign featuring school events, bookshop signings & a media tour @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social.

07.02.2025 11:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

My studio mate produced it.....

16.01.2025 18:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Love this idea Phil and the all look fabulous!!!!

23.12.2024 10:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey @stevenlenton.bsky.social we’ve been making Genie & Teeny calendars in 2T today. If you need 30 little ones to work on some G&T merchandise you know where to come πŸ˜‚

19.12.2024 16:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Brrrrrrrilliant Phil!!

15.12.2024 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It was our turn on the school book advent calendar yesterday. Look what 2T got!
Dino Dad - Ice Age by Andy Day and @stevenlenton.bsky.social

13.12.2024 08:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A lovely afternoon celebrating the Puffinbooks poster campaign including Dino Dad with my super agent in Islington!

Give us a shout if you see any other posters!

11.12.2024 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Oh lovely! Thank you and have a mer-mazing Christmas! πŸ§œβ€β™€οΈπŸŽ„

10.12.2024 10:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day 7, Early Readers: β€˜How to Grow a Mermaid’ by
Rachel Morrisroe & @stevenlenton.bsky.social (Puffin)

Visit the most magical shop in town, where two friends will have to be resourceful if they want to stay out of trouble - a story about friendship and adventure! #SparkLonglist

10.12.2024 09:51 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Thank you card for The Green-Fingered Witch (picture book by Helen Docherty and Steven Lenton): "My favourite bit was wen Cress saved the day!!!!"

Thank you card for The Green-Fingered Witch (picture book by Helen Docherty and Steven Lenton): "My favourite bit was wen Cress saved the day!!!!"

My mum gave a copy of The Green-Fingered Witch to a friend's granddaughter, and this was the wonderful thank you card she received πŸ’šπŸ’œπŸŽƒ
Somebody REALLY loves our book @stevenlenton.bsky.social, and look at Mia's amazing illustration! πŸ’šπŸ’œβœ¨

#thegreenfingeredwitch #picturebook #gift #thankyou

09.12.2024 11:28 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⏰CHRISTMAS ART AUCTION COUNTDOWN!
Pick up the perfect Christmas present for your kids' books fan from your Festi-faves incl. Axel Scheffler @cressidacowell.bsky.social @dc-litchfield.bsky.social @stevenlenton.bsky.social @nadiashireen.bsky.social + MORE!

Bids close 8.00pm TOMORROW Sunday 08/12

07.12.2024 18:04 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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You can now grow dragons in Portugal! A lovely new hardback edition in the series with Rachel Morrisroe ✨

03.12.2024 06:20 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fourth Wicked viewing and the best so far because Bob came along!!!! So fun and surrounded by gorgeous dogs! His cowardly lion costume proved a bit of a hit πŸ€£πŸ©·πŸ’š

01.12.2024 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

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