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Scott Evans, The Reader Teacher

@thereaderteacher.bsky.social

Reader. Teacher. ND. Autistic/ADHD (AuDHD). ๐Ÿ“’Author of All Brains Are Wonderful (b small publishing) ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’› ๐Ÿ“—Author of 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Reading for Pleasure (Bloomsbury) ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ’š ๐Ÿ“–Children's Books Consultant ๐Ÿ†Book Award Judge โœ๏ธEducational Writer

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It's #ADHDawarenessmonth and I couldn't let it go by without mentioning All Brains Are Wonderful! ๐Ÿง  I loved editing this brilliant book and working with @thereaderteacher.bsky.social , The Boy Fitz Hammond, @sciwithrach.bsky.social and @bsmallpublishing.bsky.social
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01.10.2025 09:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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20.11.2025 19:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Rachel holds a copy of All Brains Are Wonderful.

Rachel holds a copy of All Brains Are Wonderful.

BOOKS: In Feb, All Brains Are Wonderful was named as one of the 40 best new children's books in 2025 by @nationalbooktokens.bsky.social ๐Ÿฅน

It was a real pleasure to provide scientific advice and proofreading, while working with @bsmallpublishing.bsky.social and author @thereaderteacher.bsky.social โค๏ธ

07.11.2025 12:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Graphic with text at the top stating Autism Books by Autistic Authors. Published February 2025. In the centre is a collage of book covers, tilted on an angle. Each book is listed in detail in the subsequent graphics and text. At the bottom is the text The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project @AutisticBooks. In the bottom corner is a small logo with colourful books and a small plant either side.

Graphic with text at the top stating Autism Books by Autistic Authors. Published February 2025. In the centre is a collage of book covers, tilted on an angle. Each book is listed in detail in the subsequent graphics and text. At the bottom is the text The Autism Books by Autistic Authors Project @AutisticBooks. In the bottom corner is a small logo with colourful books and a small plant either side.

February 2025 Book Releases Recap!

Here are the books about autism, or with Autistic main characters, written by Autistic authors, published in February!
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#AutismBooks #AutisticAuthor #Autism #Autistic #ActuallyAutistic #BookSky

01.03.2025 01:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 63    ๐Ÿ” 22    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
Graphic with text Childrenโ€™s Autism Books by Autistic Authors. Published February 2025. Displays the book covers for:

- Bitsy Bat, Team Star by Kaz Windness
- Bat and the Business of Ferrets by Elana K. Arnold. Illustrated by Charles Santoso
- All Brains Are Wonderful by Scott Evans

Graphic with text Childrenโ€™s Autism Books by Autistic Authors. Published February 2025. Displays the book covers for: - Bitsy Bat, Team Star by Kaz Windness - Bat and the Business of Ferrets by Elana K. Arnold. Illustrated by Charles Santoso - All Brains Are Wonderful by Scott Evans

Childrenโ€™s Autism books, written by Autistic authors. Published February 2025.

01.03.2025 01:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
March 2025 Childrenโ€™s Books Iโ€™m Most Excited About | Coming Soon: Season 5: Episode 3
YouTube video by The Reader Teacher March 2025 Childrenโ€™s Books Iโ€™m Most Excited About | Coming Soon: Season 5: Episode 3

๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ“šCheck out my MARCH 2025 Childrenโ€™s Books Iโ€™m Most Excited About video on my YouTube channel. Please subscribe!

๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŒŸEach month, I put together #ComingSoon videos previewing my most anticipated childrenโ€™s books releases to bump up your TBRs!

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03.03.2025 20:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

Hazel, you are an absolute star ๐ŸŒŸ I canโ€™t tell you how much it means to know youโ€™re recommending my lists. Thank you ever so much! Knowing theyโ€™re helping others to discover brilliant books is the best feeling and hearing this has completely made my day. Youโ€™ve put the biggest smile on my face ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ“š

11.02.2025 22:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A colleague was talking to me today about a recent trip to the local library with her son (who I know) & getting the reading level right. As I often do I directed her to @thereaderteacher.bsky.social for lists & made some recommendations. Scott you are an invaluable resource! ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป #KidLitUK

11.02.2025 20:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A photo of a bookshelf at Ebb and Flo Bookshop, filled with colourful childrenโ€™s books. Among them, All Brains Are Wonderful stands proudly on display. The bookโ€™s bright cover and title are clearly visible, surrounded by other engaging reads.

A photo of a bookshelf at Ebb and Flo Bookshop, filled with colourful childrenโ€™s books. Among them, All Brains Are Wonderful stands proudly on display. The bookโ€™s bright cover and title are clearly visible, surrounded by other engaging reads.

Just been sent this brilliant photo from @jencarney.bsky.social, who spotted All Brains Are Wonderful sitting proudly on the shelf at Ebb and Flo Bookshop while signing there today!

Such a lovely sight to see. Thanks Jen and a HUGE thank you to E&F for stocking it ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿง 

@bsmallpublishing.bsky.social

08.02.2025 18:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Wow! Absolutely blown away to see All Brains Are Wonderful as the NEW #BooksforKeeps Book of the Week!

Thank you so much, @booksforkeeps.bsky.social

This book means the world to me and Iโ€™m thrilled itโ€™s being celebrated like this ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿง 

@bsmallpublishing.bsky.social
@sciwithrach.bsky.social

07.02.2025 17:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The NEW #BooksforKeeps Book of the Week is a wonderful one: ALL BRAINS ARE WONDERFUL by Scott Evans @thereaderteacher.bsky.social published by the excellent @bsmallpublishing.bsky.social Give your grey matter a work out ๐Ÿง 

https://buff.ly/4aOs6aC

07.02.2025 09:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A collage of books featured in the article on a green background. Text says: 40 of the best new children's books in 2025.

A collage of books featured in the article on a green background. Text says: 40 of the best new children's books in 2025.

40 of the best children's books, including titles out this month!

๐ŸŽ’ The Day My School Got Famous by @jencarney.bsky.social
๐Ÿฆ† Squirrel and Duck by @tompercival.bsky.social
๐Ÿง  All Brains Are Wonderful by @thereaderteacher.bsky.social & @mrpratto.bsky.social
& more!

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04.02.2025 12:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much for this amazing review, Veronica!

โ€˜First-class non-fiction textโ€™ and โ€˜All Brains Are Wonderful needs to be at the top of your shopping listโ€™ โ€” what incredible words to read ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿง 

02.02.2025 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Non-fictionReview: All Brains are Wonderful by Scott Evans, illustrated by The Boy Fitz Hammond, expert advice from Dr Rachel S.H. Williams Blog tour graphic by bsmall publishing, publication date 3 February 2025, ISBN: 978-1916851245 All Brains are Wonderful is a first class non-fiction text for children and the adults in their life, โ€ฆ

Itโ€™s my turn to post a review on the blog tour for #AllBrainsAreWonderful by @thereaderteacher.bsky.social & #TheBoyFitzHammond published by @bsmallpublishing.bsky.social
Expert advice from @sciwithrach.bsky.social
#KidLitUk #UkKidLit

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02.02.2025 11:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒŸ GIVEAWAY TIME! ๐ŸŒŸ
To celebrate the upcoming release of my book, All Brains Are Wonderful, Iโ€™m giving away one copy!

๐Ÿ† To enter:
๐Ÿ” Repost this post
๐Ÿง  For an extra entry, reply with a brain emoji!

โœจ Winners will be chosen on publication day, 3rd February. Good luck! ๐ŸŽ‰

#AllBrainsAreWonderful

27.01.2025 19:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 24    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 14    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Thank you, Anne, for this wonderful review! I love how you describe All Brains Are Wonderful as a must-buy for primary school libraries and praise its appealing and accessible approach. Your words about its value in schools and as an opening for conversations mean so much ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿง 
#AllBrainsAreWonderful

31.01.2025 18:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Blog Tour: All Brains Are Wonderful written by Scott Evans, illustrated by The Boy Fitz Hammond with Expert Consultant Dr. Rachel Williams B Small Publishing have for some time been one of my favourite publishers. As a small indpendent publisher they specialise in creative, educational titles with high child appeal and their informatiโ€ฆ

Welcome to my stop on the All Brains Are Wonderful Blog Tour
A comprehensive guide to how our brains work by @thereaderteacher.bsky.social @mrpratto.bsky.social & Dr. Rachel Williams. @bsmallpublishing.bsky.social 3rd Feb.

A must buy for primary school libraries!
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31.01.2025 09:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Completely delighted with this review, Jacqui! It means so much to see how much thought youโ€™ve put into it. Iโ€™m really grateful for your support and love how youโ€™ve picked up on so much. Thank you ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿง #AllBrainsAreWonderful

29.01.2025 17:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Blog Tour: All Brains Are Wonderful by Scott Evans, illustrated by The Boy Fitz Hammond Cover illustration copyright ยฉ b small publishing 2025 Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for the brilliant and highly inclusive new nonfiction title All Brains Are Wonderful. As a species, humankโ€ฆ

Welcome to my stop on the blog tour for All Brains are Wonderful by @thereaderteacher.bsky.social & The Boy Fitz Hammond, a fascinating and brilliantly inclusive look at how incredible the human brain is. Out 03/02 @bsmallpublishing.bsky.social

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29.01.2025 10:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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All Brains are Wonderful by Scott Evans & illustrated by The Boy Fitz Hammond โ€“ BLOGTOUR The Book in Rhymeโ€ฆ โ€œDo you know your cerebellum from your frontal lobe? Or the types of neurodiversity around this very globe? The importance of mental health to keep your brain strong? To check inโ€ฆ

All Brains are Wonderful by @thereaderteacher.bsky.social @mrpratto.bsky.social @sciwithrach.bsky.social at @bsmallpublishing.bsky.social a brilliant childrenโ€™s book about the brain &neuroscience. Totally accessible brilliantly illustrated &inclusive. tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/01/27/a...

28.01.2025 18:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿง  Absolutely amazed to see the blog tour for All Brains Are Wonderful kick off with Tomโ€™s rhyming review! It captures the book perfectly and his kind words praising its content, design and positive messages on neurodiversity and mental health mean so much!

Huge thanks, Tom and check it out below๐Ÿ‘‡

28.01.2025 19:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŒŸ GIVEAWAY TIME! ๐ŸŒŸ
To celebrate the upcoming release of my book, All Brains Are Wonderful, Iโ€™m giving away one copy!

๐Ÿ† To enter:
๐Ÿ” Repost this post
๐Ÿง  For an extra entry, reply with a brain emoji!

โœจ Winners will be chosen on publication day, 3rd February. Good luck! ๐ŸŽ‰

#AllBrainsAreWonderful

27.01.2025 19:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 22    ๐Ÿ” 24    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 14    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
Rachel poses for a selfie with a book titled All Brains Are Wonderful. The cover is bright yellow with an illustration of the silhouette of a head in blue, with the title written against the black silhouette of a brain.

Rachel poses for a selfie with a book titled All Brains Are Wonderful. The cover is bright yellow with an illustration of the silhouette of a head in blue, with the title written against the black silhouette of a brain.

The inside cover reads:
All Brains Are Wonderful. Written by Scott Evans (the reader teacher). Expert advice from Dr Rachel S. H. Williams. Illustrated by The Boy Fitz Hammond. Designed by Vicky Barker. The page is yellow and decorated with illustrations of stars, cogs, and neurons.

The inside cover reads: All Brains Are Wonderful. Written by Scott Evans (the reader teacher). Expert advice from Dr Rachel S. H. Williams. Illustrated by The Boy Fitz Hammond. Designed by Vicky Barker. The page is yellow and decorated with illustrations of stars, cogs, and neurons.

Look what I just got in the post!! My advance copy of All Brains Are Wonderful by @thereaderteacher.bsky.social ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿง โœจ I'm so proud to have been a part of this project.

This book is the perfect primer on neurodiversity for curious minds aged 7-12 years.

Pick up your copy Feb 3rd! ๐Ÿ“–
#scicomm

22.01.2025 16:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 68    ๐Ÿ” 17    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿฅน The wait is overโ€ฆ itโ€™s HERE! My author copies of All Brains Are Wonderful (out in February!) have arrived and I couldnโ€™t be more excited. Seeing my book in print is such a surreal and special moment. Itโ€™s everything I imagined and more. Thank you b small, TBFH & Dr Rachel for making it happen! ๐Ÿ“’๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿง 

20.01.2025 19:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 38    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 6    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Copy of the book and associated press release. The bookโ€™s cover shows a cartoon head in profile, with the title printed on a black cloud-like brain inside the head beneath which are four cogs. Above the head and on its right hand side are two children of colour and below, the tagline โ€˜An inclusive guide for talking about you and your brain power!

Copy of the book and associated press release. The bookโ€™s cover shows a cartoon head in profile, with the title printed on a black cloud-like brain inside the head beneath which are four cogs. Above the head and on its right hand side are two children of colour and below, the tagline โ€˜An inclusive guide for talking about you and your brain power!

Huge thanks to #BSmallPublishing for this brilliant #Nonfiction title. Excited to read #AllBrainsAreWonderful by @thereaderteacher.bsky.social, illustrated by The Boy Fitz Hammond, a guide to how all of our brains work, including a look at neurodiversity and big feelings. Out 03/02 for 7+ readers.

18.01.2025 13:32 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I always love coming home to book post.
I'm really looking forward to being part of the blog tour for All Brains Are Wonderful @thereaderteacher.bsky.social

19.01.2025 17:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Hardback non-fiction book All Brains Are Wonderful written by Scott Evans & illustrated by The Boy Fitz Hammond.

Hardback non-fiction book All Brains Are Wonderful written by Scott Evans & illustrated by The Boy Fitz Hammond.

Thank you so very much #bsmallpublishing for sending me a copy of #AllBrainsAreWonderful written by @thereaderteacher.bsky.social & illustrated by #TheBoyFitzHammond
This will be a perfect book for me to read during #HealthInformationWeek #HIW which begins tomorrow

19.01.2025 19:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ“šCheck out my JANUARY 2025 Childrenโ€™s Books Iโ€™m Most Excited About video on my YouTube channel. Please subscribe!

๐Ÿ“–๐ŸŒŸEach month, I put together #ComingSoon videos previewing my most anticipated childrenโ€™s books releases to bump up your TBRs!

โžก๏ธ youtu.be/mDN2Kfg8k24?...

02.01.2025 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 19    ๐Ÿ” 9    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thank you so much @hannahgold.bsky.social and @harpercollins.bsky.social!

I absolutely loved creating these resources for Turtle Moon (I think it could be Hannahโ€™s best yet) ๐Ÿข๐ŸŒ™

Canโ€™t wait to see how theyโ€™re used in classrooms!

05.12.2024 19:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โญ๏ธTeacher friends!โญ๏ธ

There are now some fab KS2 teaching resources to accompany Turtle Moon. ๐Ÿข๐ŸŒ™

Thank you to the awesome @thereaderteacher.bsky.social for creating such turtley great activities for the classroom!

Free to download here:

www.hannahgold.world/teaching-res...

#kidlituk

05.12.2024 07:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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