Shameless Easter chocolatey book promo. Cover artwork by Sandra Navarro

Honoured but terrified to receive a proof copy of Jennifer Killick’s next chiller: Demon Hunters: Soul Feeder with illustrations by Marina Vidal Jennifer’s books guarantee relentless panic! Released 4th June Thank you @barringtonstoke.bsky.social

So lovely to celebrate the publication of the 2nd Inkbound book, Meticulous Jones and the Shadow Compass this evening with the brilliant @prleathley.bsky.social Also wonderful to catch up with @chris-callaghan.com and to finally meet @juditheagle.bsky.social and Emma Swan.

Sometimes, I'm too easily distracted.

Reason number 1,567,982 to love school librarians ... They ALWAYS create a buzz around their library and books. A vital role carried out with so much enthusiasm. Thank you, Sharleene 👊

NostalgicShaz@nostalgicshaz.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Reason number 16964 to love authors.....They give so much and make their readers feel incredibly special. Lot's of book buzz around the library today because of the legend that is Chris Callaghan 📚 Thank you Chris! 🥰 @chris-callaghan.com

Graphic novels are a dynamic way to enjoy stories. It was a joy to create 12 action packed adventures with amazing artist, Amit Tayal. Amit took my wacky escapades & turned them into unbelievably vibrant artwork that makes every page fizzle with excitement. www.chris-callaghan.com/shinoy-and-t...

Millions of years ago, an apex predator resembling a giant crocodile stalked the humid freshwater floodplains of southern Patagonia. It ate whatever it could catch, including some dinosaurs. Near the southern tip of South America, scientists recently discovered a skeleton of this hypercarnivore

Researchers unearthed skeleton of extinct ‘hypercarnivore’ that had a taste for dinosaurs | CNN

Scientists found the skeleton of an extinct hypercarnivore in Argentina’s southern Patagonia. The apex predator feasted on dinosaurs, they propose.

cnn.com

A huge thank you to Tami Wylie, for this lovely review of Magster and the Auriaku Koi. 😍 #ukkidlit #kidlituk #Magster #magsterandtheauriakukoi

We visited the University of East London's Baby Lab with @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social to discover how reading can play a key role in children's healthy development. We're calling on partners across sectors to join #ReadingRights and make sure every child experiences this: https://bit.ly/41hIdda

I'm coming to West London the following monday after school, 15th Sept. You can get a book and ticket here at @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social! @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social www.thealligatorsmouth.co.uk/event-detail...

Louie Stowell: Loki Book Signing | Alligator's Mouth

4:00-5:00pm - Meet Louie Stowell after school to have the latest Loki book signed!

thealligatorsmouth.co.uk

Louie Stowell@louiestowell.bsky.social · 11mo ago

London! London-adjacent people! If you'd like to come and say hi and get your Loki: A bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos signed I will be at The Children's Bookshop on Sat 13th, 11am. I will also be painting their window... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #UKKidlit #Edusky

This is out today with the latest Jellycat Christmas drop! Ocean Hughes has outdone herself with these gorgeous, wintry illustrations.

We're delighted to be partnering with @nationalbooktokens.bsky.social on this fab giveaway! Enter now for your chance to win 20 dyslexia-friendly books and a £30/€40 National Book Token: www.nationalbooktokens.com/win/win-a-bu...

Win a brilliant back-to-school bundle: 20 dyslexia-friendly books from Barrington Stoke and a £30/€40 National Book Token

These award-winning short novels are designed to be accessible to all, while the freedom to choose any book with their National Book Token will encourage less confident readers to read for fun.

nationalbooktokens.com

Lovely review for Beastie Bros: Dungeons & Dragonflies! Out on August 15th. 🐌🐉#kidlituk

Jacqui Sydney 📚@jacquisydney.bsky.social · last yr.

A bonkers, highly illustrated chapter book, perfect for newly confident readers, minibeast adventure Beastie Bros: Dungeons and Dragonflies by @davidoconnell.bsky.social publishes 14/08 🐌 @scholasticuk.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/08/02/b...

Why not take a holiday in the world of #MortalEngines this summer? ‘Thunder City’ takes you to floating seaside resorts, deadly amusement arcades, airborne spa towns, Parisian prisons and the floating pubs of Gibraltar. (And you won’t even have to leave the comfort of your sofa or sun lounger.)

Today is the start of #SouthAsianHeritageMonth which runs until 17th August in the U.K. & celebrates the rich cultures of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bhutan & The Maldives. Here are some #kidlit reading suggestions! (Titles & authors in alt) #kidlituk #ukkidlit

Just wondering … On a really, really hot day, when no one else is in the house, is it common practice for someone to open the fridge and, for just a little while, rest their bare bum cheeks on the shelf next to the vegan chicken free slices?

“Superman is too woke!” Literally the first page of the first ever appearance of Superman:

My new book 'When the War Comes In' is set in my hometown of Wallsend where Sting also grew up. This is the house where he lived in as a boy, just a stone's throw away from shipyard which plays a vital part in my book. I think they missed a trick by not calling it 'Woksanne'.

Forget the heatwave, it’s these 6am dog walks that I’m struggling with.

Marking Armed Forces Day with a blast from my own past. These scallywags were part of the UN Peacekeeping Forces during the Bosnian War. Mad days. Proud to have served but thinking of those who suffered or made the ultimate sacrifice for peace & freedom. Respect to all currently serving. Stay safe.

Dragontastic evening celebrating the launch of @cressidacowell.bsky.social's 'How To Train Your Dragon School: Doom of the Darkwing'. It was lovely to chat with so many fabulous folk. We were all in awe of how Cressida's stories have captured young (and old) imaginations in so many ways.

Just been championing audiobooks on The Today programme. No surprise to those of us with dyslexia children or parents with poor eyesight. Nor to anyone that works with vulnerable readers. Or good readers like me who just love them. Close your eyes and listen or vacuum or drive. Brilliant.

UK audiobook revenue up by almost a third last year

Income from audiobooks reached a record £268m in 2024, according to figures from the Publishers Association

theguardian.com

Guy walks past my open window 'singing'. At first I couldn't make it out, but he got closer ... "This is what you'll get." I know that. What is it? He continues, "This is what you'll get ... when you meeeeesss with us." Radiohead's Karma Police - the even creepier version! I'm shutting the window.

We unveiled our #BookTrustStorytime Prize shortlist today - but did you know that 60,000 children took part last year? Our new report explores the impact of BookTrust Storytime - but also shares librarians' views on the challenges facing families 👇 www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new...

Yup⤵️ Many earn far less and celebs skew stats. From what I'm hearing at the moment for middle grade, many folks are typically getting 3-6k advance, which is split into three payments which can span years, and from which agents are paid 15%. This is why there are so few full-time authors.

Louie Stowell@louiestowell.bsky.social · last yr.

What is common knowledge in your field but shocks outsiders? The average author income is about seven grand a year.

Please enjoy this photo of our new kitten Bobby and our mostly confused dog Ralph

What is common knowledge in your field but shocks outsiders? The average author income is about seven grand a year.

Anna Holmes@annabookwriter.bsky.social · last yr.

What is common knowledge in your field but shocks outsiders? It is good and proper in a well-kept library to dispose of books.

A procrastination of authors is touring Northern bookshops on Saturday 21st June, times below! Shops may have advance copies of Rani Reports on the Tropical Island Treasure, and I'm MORE than happy to sign copies of Tiffany Aching's Guide to Being a Witch and generally geek out over Discworld!

Joining in with the #CollinsBigCat 20th Anniversary celebrations. It's been a joy working with their amazing team who work so hard to bring such a diverse range of books to entertain & inspire young & curious imaginations. Flattered to have my books on this impressive 20 year long journey. #KidLitUK

Bit disappointed we didn't get a pope bi-generation. We could've had the Doctor XIV (David Tennant) & Leo XIV (Bob Provost) both battling monsters in swooshy clothing.