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Bestseller announcement poster for TYGER by SF Said illustrated by Dave McKean, with the incredible words "AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER" above a picture of the book cover, showing half a tyger's face, some interior artwork from the book, showing a tyger in the forests of the night, and a picture of the author

Incredible news: Tyger is a bestseller in the US! THANK YOU to everyone @penguinschoollib.bsky.social for bringing it to the US, everyone @barnesandnoble.com for making it their monthly pick, and all the brilliant booksellers, educators & librarians who've embraced the book & made dreams come true!

Can you tell what book this is from my review opening line?

Science fiction fantasy cowboy friends to lovers middle age romance with disco dragons.

On #InternationalCatsDay read about the 'Lost Kitty in New York City' - a poem that @piecorbett.bsky.social and I wrote while visiting NYC for a book shop event. brian-moses.blogspot.com/2023/06/lost...

The Inclusive Books for Children Awards logo 2026

Image of two young children sharing books.

The Inclusive Books for Children Awards are open. The awards celebrate outstanding new children’s literature in 3 categories with a shared prize fund of £30K plus, NEW, @ibc-reads.bsky.social is also launching Children’s Choice Awards for primary schools #KidLit
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Once an astronaut Dawn McLachlan When I was deemed too old to fly they gave me a clock and said goodbye and all that I had left was time so I sat and watched it turn Tired of waiting for something more I bought a cabin on a deep lake shore and settled to let myself grow old dreaming of times long past But on perfect nights when the pale clouds fled and darkness leaked from the skies and bled into all the forest around my home I went down to the lake alone When the breeze is gone and the night is still I dip my oars in black water until I row out beyond the reach of all and look to the skies above I think of those who went before brave souls risking everything to explore Mariners watching out for land as they sailed the blackened seas I wonder then if they too yearned with aged bones and long rest earned for times gone past, out there alone with stars guiding them home

This poem was written for an anthology of #spacepoems for young people. The first version wasn’t quite right so didn’t make the cut. An updated version here for #poemsabout #blacksky

#poetsofbluesky #poetry #poemsforkids #poemsforall #poetryforall #PoemAltText

Grammar question: when you're talking about answers to a multiple choice quiz, is it correct to say "Mostly As" or "Mostly A's"? They both look wrong to me now...

Book cover for The Uninvited by Ross MacKenzie

Book cover for Artezans: The Forgotten Magic by L. D. Lapinski

I finished 2 excellent magical books this week. Both expertly weave magic into our own world, making it feel like the most natural of phenomena and helping me look at our world with a different slant. What brilliant magical books would you recommend? #KidsBooksFriday #KidLitUK #UKKidLit

Well, I'm an @ldlapinski.bsky.social evangelist til I die, so I'm going to throw their Strangeworlds Travel Agency series in! 🥰 Also adored Tyger by @whatsfsaid.bsky.social, City of Stolen Magic by Nazneen Ahmed Pathak, Otherworld and the Dragon in the Library series by @louiestowell.bsky.social /

Cover with illustration of 2 children and a frog with mops and surrounded by bubbles in a town. Strapline: The only thing scarier than magic...is cleaning it up. Unflrtunately I don't have it to hand to check the cover illustrator.

Latest favourite would be The Spick and the Span by Pil Van Martin. Funny fantasy at its finest!
#KidsBooksFriday#KidLitUK

A book titled "Outdoor Pigs: How to Make them Pay."

those damned outdoor pigs can't keep getting away with this

Graphic advertising Young Comics Laureate 2025 - 2026 with drawing of three young people holding comics. They are of different ages and ethnicities and all wearing superhero type cloaks and holding comics one reading Diversity Matters in Comics and another Comics for All.

Community organisation Comics Youth has launched the UK's first Youth Comics Laureate. The role builds upon the existing UK Comics Laureate, currently held by Bobby Joseph & supported by the Lakes International Comics Festival. Application deadline 13 Aug #Comics
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Who has been excluded from the UK canon of ‘classic’ children’s literature?
Which author voices are heard?

Teachers- A rich resource/book pack for Key Stages 1&2, complete with discussion plans.

#KidLitUK

Lord of the Rings: A Feminist Manifesto for the Boys A practical guide to overthrowing the patriarchy

Yum yum lovely stuff

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Publishing 25 September, So Far So Good by Ursula K. Le Guin 🌛

The final book of poetry from Ursula K. Le Guin, finished weeks before her death in 2018. It is a huge honour to bring these into print in the UK. You can pre-order now:

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We’re excited to share more #BacktoSchool teacher talks. #PenguinClasroomPartner and educator Nawal Qarooni shares how RUBY RENÉ ALWAYS GETS HER WAY by Ashley Iman and Gladys Jose is great for the classroom for teachable moments, mentor texts, and more. #ad #EDUSky

Donate to Help Nisi Shawl write the book of her dream!, organized by Eileen Gunn Nisi Shawl, a wise and wonderful writer of science fiction and fantasy, had a… Eileen Gunn needs your support for Help Nisi Shawl write the book of her dream!

The Five Petals of Thought is coming real! Fundraiser for supporting me as I write this artifact of an alt history philosophical movement: www.gofundme.com/f/help-nisi-...

The Lie of "Local Control," as Texas and Florida Signal What's Next in Book Censorship: Book Censorship News, August 8, 2025 The actions Florida and Texas legislation is taking to target school libraries showcase what's to come nationwide. It's not "local control."

The lies of "local control" over public school & public libraries. What new actions in Florida and Texas say about the roadmap of book censorship to come.

Florida is demanding book bans without review; Texas is allowing parents to make library book decisions.

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I have packed WAY TOO MANY clothes for the way too many seasons happening between London (26*) and Glasgow (17*, 10* at night) & also my best event shirt from Cats Protection Shawlands, plus SO many snacks for the road trip b/c I am EXCITED AS HECK for this event.

See you there?! Sun, 6.30 pm, EFI

Thank you so much, Una! And that's a wonderful thought - from a clearly wonderful editor!

Thank you so much Paul!

Thank you so much! I will never forget the lovely message you sent me when you read the UK edition of Tyger, a while back. I think I remember saying something like "Tade Thompson? THE Tade Thompson?!" A response like that from a writer you love yourself makes all the hard work worthwhile!

Thank you so much! I wanted to edit the post, so I've deleted it, but reposted it again now!
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Bestseller announcement poster for TYGER by SF Said illustrated by Dave McKean, with the incredible words "AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER" above a picture of the book cover, showing half a tyger's face, some interior artwork from the book, showing a tyger in the forests of the night, and a picture of the author

Incredible news: Tyger is a bestseller in the US! THANK YOU to everyone @penguinschoollib.bsky.social for bringing it to the US, everyone @barnesandnoble.com for making it their monthly pick, and all the brilliant booksellers, educators & librarians who've embraced the book & made dreams come true!

📚 Books also promote empathy, help us understand ourselves better, and spark interesting discussions!
#Booksky

this... all of this.👇❤️❤️❤️

Coming soon! We’re creating a toolkit for young children and their families to discuss, and take action to protect the #FreedomToRead. This 10 page booklet will be available on the BPL website for download during #BannedBooksWeek🎉

Are there any historians out there who'd be up for looking over a quiz I'm doing for school events? It's just five questions, about various wars in history....

How did I miss that the amazing Rebecca Stead (When You Reach Me) has written a new book? Out in the UK January 2026 from @andersenpress.bsky.social #kidlituk

Ray Bradbury - Dark Carnival original artwork exhibition up now at Adam's Gallery in Reigate, UK.