Need a fun, happy YA summer read? Pick up @brunadeluca.bsky.social @scholastic.bsky.social @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social MY ROMAN SUMMER. Perfect for #MGLit readers who want a romance. msyinglingreads.blogspot.com/2026/06/mmgm...

Hey, YA readers! You won't want to miss these 68 exciting new young adult books being published in June 2026! popgoesthereader.com/hot-off-the-... #BookSky #KidLit #YALit

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My Roman Summer written by Bruna De Luca, reviewed by Klaudia Janek

Summary: "Livia in Rome" is a heartwarming coming-of-age romance set against the vibrant backdrop of Rome. Sixteen-year-old Livia, a Scotti...

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Continuing my list of children’s reading recommendations for the National Year of Reading. This time, we’re zooming in on comics. Just a few faves here and most are series. Titles and creators in the ALT text. #kidlit #kidscomics

@brunadeluca.bsky.social @scholastic @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social MY ROMAN SUMMER is exactly what my #MGLit students want to read! Will we be seeing EVIE IN VENICE as well? This reminds me of the @simonkids.bsky.social romantic comedies!

A bellissima surprise 🥹

Spark! School Book Award@sparkbookaward.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Day 6, 11+ Fiction: 'Livia in Rome' by @brunadeluca.bsky.social. Livia’s summer in Italy is a chance to get to know her grandma, annoying Giulio is getting in the way, but they must work together to save Nina's bar. @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social #Spark12BooksOfChristmas 🎄🎁📚

Next #ukteenchat will be on Tues 9th Dec 8-9pm GMT with the fabulous @lwadewrites1066.bsky.social, who will be chatting all about The Tapestry Unravels. All welcome to come and join in that chat 🙂 #TheTapestryUnravels #writerslife #writingcommunity #folklore #fairytales

👋 Tonight! Come and chat YA with me and the lovely @emmafinlayson.bsky.social 👇

Emma Finlayson-Palmer@finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · 8mo ago

Next #ukteenchat will be tomorrow - Tues 2nd Dec 8-9pm GMT with the fabulous @brunadeluca.bsky.social who will be chatting all about her #YA romance - Livia in Rome 🇮🇹 All welcome to come and join in the chat, this one will be here on BlueSky 🙂 #writerslife #LiviaInRome #writingcommunity

Hurrah #LiviaInRome by @brunadeluca.bsky.social was just what my rainy Scottish September Weekend needed. Transported to sunny Rome & a 'will they, won't they' romance ❤️ family secrets & great friends. Get cosy and enjoy! Thanks @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social & @youthlibrarygroup.bsky.social

Today's review...'Livia in Rome' @brunadeluca.bsky.social Perfect summer reading- I'm off to book a trip to Rome! www.throughthebookshelf.com/reviews/livia-in-rome

Livia in Rome — Through the Bookshelf

Due to her grandmother -Nina- having an accident, sixteen-year-old Livia is delighted to be spending the summer in Rome, working in the family bar. Being Scottish-Italian, she hopes she will find the ...

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Today's annual event interview with Sophie McKenzie, Marisa Noelle, and Morgan Owen @sophiemckenziebook.bsky.social @marisanoelle.bsky.social @simonyabooks.bsky.social #UKYA #UKYASpotlight ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/07/14/a...

Annual Event 2025: Sophie McKenzie, Marisa Noelle, and Morgan Owen

Interview with three UKYA authors

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Today's Annual Event interviews are with Jennifer Lane, Rebecca Westcott, and Bruna De Luca #UKYA #UKYASpotlight @greenwitchwriter.bsky.social @brunadeluca.bsky.social @scholasticuk.bsky.social @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/07/05/a...

Annual Event 2025: Jennifer Lane, Rebecca Westcott, and Bruna De Luca

Interview with three UKYA authors

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Some amazing book birthdays today!!! @brunadeluca.bsky.social @georgekirktales.bsky.social #AnaGomez @gregjenner.bsky.social #RikkinParekh enjoy all! 🎂📘

We had a delightful time with @brunadeluca.bsky.social 's launch for her @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social debut, Livia in Rome, last night. Books, snacks, cakes & amore! ❤️ No Vespas were harmed in the making of this event... 🛵 #books #livres #YABooks #Edinburgh #Edimbourg

When your first reader-reviewer is just The Lovliest person 🥹❤️

Rashmi Sirdeshpande@rashmiwriting.bsky.social · last yr.

LOVED this. Enchanting. Irresistible. And just so funny! A story of family, friendship and belonging to two worlds with a side of simmering enemies-to-lovers, Livia in Rome by @brunadeluca.bsky.social is THE clean teen read of the summer. Out 3rd July. You HAVE to preorder!

Jumping into copyedits for my debut middle grade. Just as soon as I summon the courage to actually open the damn document. AAAAAAAAA!!! 😱 #KidLitUK

I'm never going to get over seeing my book in the shops.

Thought I’d have a go at a “what’s in this book” post👇 If you like teen fiction with identity feels & lots of pasta . . . LIVIA IN ROME might be for you 🇮🇹❤️ Pre-order here 👉 linktr.ee/brudeluwrites #YA #teen #romance

Gorgeous picture book! Perfect for little animal lovers and budding conservationists.

My Book Corner@mybookcorner.bsky.social · last yr.

By the Beaver Pool by Catherine Ward, Illustrated by Phoebe Roze 📚📚📚 Review by @sarahbroadley.bsky.social link in bio @discoverkelpies.bsky.social @florisbooks.bsky.social #CatherineWard#PheobeRoze#pb#childrensbooks#illustration#childrensbooksillustration#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren

📣 Announcing the shortlist for the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Writing! With a focus on marginalised perspectives, these books highlight diversity and empathy ✨✍️ Congratulations to the exceptional authors shortlisted for the #Carnegies2025! 🏅 Delve into the books here: 🔗 carnegies.co.uk/writing-shor...

#Edinburgh peeps, we're delighted to welcome back the fabbity-fab Pamela Butchart to celebrate the publication of Diary of a Future Billionaire from Scholastic, on Thursday 13th March, at 3.30. www.edinburghbookshop.com/events-1/mee... #books #livres #Edinburgh #Edimbourg #Bruntsfield

Thanks so much to @brunadeluca.bsky.social for sharing her daughter's amazing Notwitches fan art with me. Seriously, HOW COOL IS THIS? Also: Bruna's own book Livia In Rome is out in July so you should all pre-order it immediately!

On my way to the 2025 Edward Stanford Travel Book Awards! Whatever happens, I’m so proud that Amazing Asia made the superb Children’s Travel Book of the Year shortlist. #KidLitUK @jasonlyon.bsky.social @quartokids.bsky.social

Thought I'd demystify publishing language for debuts. 'Structural edit' = rewrite your book 'Line edit' = all these sentences are wrong 'Copy edit' = your chronology is wrong 'Proof read' = there are still loads of errors 'Second proof read' = how the hell is your punctuation still up the spout?

I'd planned to recommend a list of contemporary children's books where main characters don't have permanent homes. I always read the books I recommend and annoyingly couldn't get hold of enough books to read in time. These are a few of the many wonderful books that adults should read.

BookTrust@booktrust.org.uk · last yr.

"Children’s fiction widens our perspectives & urges us to defy our biases about children facing challenging circumstances." Our #WriterInResidence @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social recommends great books that adults should read to help them empathise with children: www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...

💡This is an insightful piece in the @Guardian 📰Read the article on @theguardian.com online: www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...

✨Ridiculously pleased to share the cover of my teen debut #LiviaInRome. 🎨I am obssessed with @aeadraws.bsky.social's gorgeous illustrations - just perfect for summer love in the Eternal city! 📚Coming July 3rd 2025 with @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social #cleanteen #romance #thirdculturekids

Massive thanks to @edinburghbookshop.bsky.social for filling their window with Notwitches and letting me and Dotty come inside and write our names all over their books. Such a fun day in Edinburgh. 🧙‍♀️🖤

Things every author should know going in, a thing I wish I'd understood from the start.

Alice Bell@abeewords.bsky.social · last yr.

Don't compare yourself to others because your goalposts will move at the speed of sound/you will get way less attention/resource once you're out of your debut year

Island of Influencers by Monique Turner If you’ve ever wondered about the price of online success, Island of Influencers is a must-read! Review by @brunadeluca.bsky.social link in bio @aeadraws.bsky.social @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social #YA#influencers#bookstagram#booksofinstagram#thriller