We're celebrating the launch today of Felix and the Future Agency by Rachel Morrisroe π₯³ @simonkidsuk.bsky.social
Here's Rachel to tell us more about it - and the real life Premonitions Bureau that inspired her story!
www.readingzone.com/books/felix-...
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Looking for some great reads for your children? We have age-ranged highlights with extracts, reviews and a range of author introductions over at ReadingZone.
Here's a few lovelies to dip into this month:
www.readingzone.com/booklist/
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The winner of Children's Publisher of the Year (sponsored by Publiship) is Nosy Crowβ¨
βThe amount and range of work that goes on at Nosy Crow is incredible,β said the judges #Nibbies #BritishBookAwards
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I Am Strong Just Being Me by Laura Dockrill, illus @kipalizadeh.net is a story about inner strength.
"You don't always have to be the best, the cleverest, the bravest.... I am strong just being me!"
Laura Dockrill tells us more:
www.readingzone.com/books/i-am-s... @littletigeruk.bsky.social
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Congratulations @writerpoetjohn.bsky.social and @thomasdocherty.bsky.social ! π»β¨
"John Dougherty and Thomas Docherty have created magic with this book which will support a huge number of children and adults at their most challenging times." β @readingzone.bsky.social
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A collage of book covers, featuring all the Walker books publishing in May
May is here, the sun is shining, and we've got an amazing list of books publishing this month βοΈ
Learn more about each of them at www.walker.co.uk
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Publishing today! Finders of Silverthorn Forest -The Lost Treasure, by Rachel Chivers Khoo @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social.
Discover more about secret forest creatures, time capsules and saving a forest!
πhttps://www.readingzone.com/books/finders-of-silverthorn-forest-the-lost-treasures/
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"A great resource about caring for the environment and having empathy for others' needs."
As the sunny days begin, remind children why we also need the rainy ones!
Nicola OByrne's The Rabbit, the Cloud and the Rainy Day @NosyCrow - 5* @ReadingZone!
www.readingzone.com/books/the-ra...
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Brilliant news that I Am Rebel has been named #Waterstones Childrenβs Book of the Year 2024!
Here's Ross Montgomery, talking to @readingzone.bluesky.social about his book earlier this year:
www.readingzone.com/authors/ross...
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Author of The Binding Spell. Historian of the French Revolution. Writer of history books. Writer of fiction. Winner of the Times/Chicken House Comp 2023. Rep'd by Lucy Irvine at PFD @lucyirvine93.bsky.social
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Lambda Award finalist. Illustrator, author βοΈ they/she. rep Mandy Suhr at Storywise. π Belfast
β kipalizadeh.net βοΈ kip.alizadeh@gmail.com
links β https://linktr.ee/kipalizadeh
MG #UKkidlit writer - author of the Weather Weaver trilogy and Gargoyles. Discovering magic in the everyday. Endlessly curious. Book worm tending towards book dragon.
Loves: cats, crochet, creative people.
Writes magical middle grade fiction. Often found wandering the woods in search of an adventure. Loves cats, tea, and D&D. Rep'd by Amber Caraveo at Skylark Literary. Debut MG novel Crow: Thief of Magic out May 2026 with HarperCollins Children's Books.
Children's author. THE DOUGHNUT CLUB out 8th May β25 with Nosy Crow.
PFD Queer Prize β23 Winner. Repβd by Silvia Molteni
PRE-ORDER available - link π
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For the best children's books, look for the bear!
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Childrenβs author - You Choose picture books, and many more.
Digital Literacy Adviser and Consultant | Former Headteacher | TedX Speaker | School Improvement Advisor | p/t Nautilus Consultant | LUFC #MOT Nut | Biker | Watch Geek
Author, Poet, Novelist. A bit witchy. MOTHTOWN & COMPOSITE CREATURES from Angry Robot, LITTLE QUAKES & BONE OVATION from Valley Press.
Children's Author and EYFS Teacher.
Books π Dogsπ Gardening πΈ Cake π
Seeking representation π
Debut book, "My Colourful Chameleon" π¦
π Childrenβs author and paper engineer.
πΈοΈ Website & Blog: jonathanemmett.com
π± Green. Humanist. Board gamer.
π¬π§ Based in Nottingham, UK.
π Dismayed by our generationβs indifference to climate breakdown.
Writer/Poet/Lecturer/ex-doctor. Kids: The Destiny of Minou Moonshine π The Voyage of Sam Singh π¦ @zephyrbooks.bsky.social Poetry: Siren π§π½ββοΈ @brokensleepbooks.bsky.social A Terrible Thing π§π½ββοΈ (Bad Betty Press)
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Press Officer at Bonnier Books UK @templarbooks
Education Improvement Lead. Former headteacher. Maths geek. Curriculum development. Chocolate lover. Wife and mum of two.
Writer of contemporary middle grade fiction, English teacher, translator, dreamer, Brit abroad, wild water walking novice, SCBWI, TheNovelry...
Award-winning charity supporting English and Media teachers with publications, CPD, consultancy + conferences. Putting curiosity + pleasure at the heart of learning.
www.englishandmedia.co.uk
Account managed by @andrewemc.bsky.social
I research the truth and lie to children about it. BBC World Service presenter: The Forum.
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~Public Historian ππ€
~Host & creator of BBC YOUβRE DEAD TO ME comedy & history podcastππ§ποΈπ»πποΈ
~Hon. Fellow, University of York IPUP π§βπ
~ Author of 7 funny history books βοΈπ
~ CBBC HORRIBLE HISTORIES TV (series 1-8) πΊπ€£
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Mostly reading. Managing Editor Books for Keeps, administrator Klaus Flugge Prize and Branford Boase Award plus other book-y stuff.