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Swapna Haddow

@swapnahaddow.bsky.social

Children’s author working with Scholastic, Farshore, Magic Cat, Faber&Faber, Macmillan. Writes for Oxford University Press as Swapna Reddy. Represented by Millie van Grutten at RCW Literary Agency. She/her. Ōtepoti, Aotearoa. swapnahaddow.com

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Farah Shah@fawa.bsky.social · last mo.

Happy publication day to us! #theline by Swapna Published by Scholastic Illustrated by me ⭐️ OUT NOW ⭐️ Where books are sold! Don’t forget to support your indie bookshops too x #kidlitart

Swapna Haddow@swapnahaddow.bsky.social · last mo.

The Line, by me and @fawa.bsky.social, is out today - it’s about the Partition, with a hopeful message at its heart. Both Indian and Pakistani voices worked on this making it particularly special. Published by @scholasticuk.bsky.social and available in bookshops now 🙏🏾 #EduSky #Skybrarians #UKKidLit

A photo of The Line, a picture book by British Indian author Swapna Haddow and British Pakistani illustrator Farah Shah. The story is set during the Partition and is about finding hope in a nation divided.
The New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults@nzcyabookawards.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The team at Kete Books asked some of the newly announced finalists how they felt when they heard the news and what it means to them to have their book shortlisted. www.ketebooks.co.nz/readinglists...

'How does it feel to be shortlisted for the Children's Awards?': nine finalists speak

How would you feel if you were shortlisted for an award? Read on to see what some of the 2026 Children's Awards finalists have to say.

ketebooks.co.nz

Swapna Haddow@swapnahaddow.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Chuffed to absolute bits to see The Terrible Trio on this awesome shortlist! Thank you so much @nzcyabookawards.bsky.social judges ❤️

The New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults@nzcyabookawards.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The 2026 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults shortlist is announced! Warmest congratulations to this year's finalists. More details are here: tinyurl.com/mrxnbjy5. Check out these wonderful books in bookstores and libraries near you! #NZCYA #booksalive

Preeti Chhibber@runwithskizzers.bsky.social · 3mo ago

It's a huge, huge bummer that publishing has so relinquished its responsibility with regards to discoverability, but something you can do to help is spread the word when you love a book!

Jeff VanderMeer@jeffvandermeer.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Just as a postscript... I think traditional publishing is still pretty healthy, but the collapse of media outlets and constricted space at those that do review books does mean I am seeing many really good novels get zero visibility on release. Reader recs on social media are important in those cases

Swapna Haddow@swapnahaddow.bsky.social · 3mo ago

WAHOOO! So chuffed that How to Save your Granny from a Runaway Train by me and @jessbradley.bsky.social is a @englishassociation.bsky.social winner! Thank you so much @englishassociation.bsky.social 🎉🎉🎉

The English Association@englishassociation.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Looking for the best new children's picture books? Explore the winners of our English 4-11 Picture Book Awards! See here for reviews of all the winning and shortlisted books: englishassociation.ac.uk/2026-english... @hachettechildrens.bsky.social @magiccatpublishing.bsky.social

Claire Lacey (they/them)@poetactics.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We have room for 5 more participants for our chronic illness and creative writing workshop programme in Ōtepoti. If you were thinking about it, or know someone who might like to participate, sign up ASAP 😁

Claire Lacey (they/them)@poetactics.bsky.social · 5mo ago

We're working with participants to figure out what will work in terms of dates, timings, energy levels, and other considerations. To sign up, visit this google doc. And please share widely! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Swapna Haddow@swapnahaddow.bsky.social · 5mo ago

This is awesome! And I’m chuffed to bits this fellow writer recommended Dave Pigeon (Turkey Dinner!). Please say thank you from me 🤩

Jon Biddle@jonnybid.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Our pupil recommendation shelves have been up and running for years. Today, something happened that has never happened before. One of my pupils asked if she could include her writing journal on the shelf because 'I've written some poems I'm really proud of and think people should read them'.

BookTrust@booktrust.org.uk · 5mo ago

We're so grateful to our incredible supporters! Your donations helped us to reach over 1.4 million children last year, including 90% of newborn babies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland with our Bookstart Baby programme. Find out more in our Supporter Impact Report 👇 https://bit.ly/4aPIp7c

A mum reads a picture book to her smiling toddler. Dark blue text reads thanks to our amazing supporters, last year we were able to reach over 1.4 million children through our programmes!