Today I speak to children’s author @angeldk.bsky.social, whose debut picture book DADDY IS CLEANING (illustrated by Ebony Glenn) came out in May 2026! thereadingrealm.co.uk/2026/08/05/g... #KidLit #KidLitUK #EduSky #EduSkyPrimary #BookSky @nosycrow.bsky.social

GET TO KNOW ANGEL DIKE - The Reading Realm

Today I speak to children’s author Angel Dike, whose debut picture book DADDY IS CLEANING (illustrated by Ebony Glenn) came out in May 2026! Before we settle down in The Reading Realm for a chat, what...

thereadingrealm.co.uk

A beautiful story about memory and acceptance, friendship and family, my review of Atlas and Skye by Emma Smith-Barton, illustrated by Chita Erayanie. Out now for 9+ readers from @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social @antswilkinson.bsky.social #KidlitUK worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2026/08/03/a...

Atlas and Skye by Emma Smith-Barton, illustrated by Chita Erayanie

Cover illustration copyright © Chita Erayanie, 2026 Children today are more savvy than they’ve ever been and over the last few years this has increasingly influenced the books that are availa…

worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com

As it's the National Year of Reading, I thought now would be a good chance to remind you all that The Reading Realm iPad app and The Poetry Realm iPad app are both FREE! They have hundreds of stories and poems on them with lots of engaging activities! thereadingrealm.co.uk #KidLit #EduSky #BookSky

The Reading Realm Home - The Reading Realm

Journey into a world where stories come to life… Have you downloaded the iPad apps? The Poetry Realm The Reading Realm

thereadingrealm.co.uk

@garypanton.co.uk and @mariesadulak.bsky.social join me in The Reading Realm to talk about life as a children's author! Gary: thereadingrealm.co.uk/2026/08/04/g... Mariesa: thereadingrealm.co.uk/2026/08/03/g... #KidLitUK #KidLit #KidLitChat #EduSky #EduSkyPrimary

GET TO KNOW GARY PANTON - The Reading Realm

Today I get to chat to children’s author Gary Panton! Before we settle down in The Reading Realm for a chat, what’s your drink and snack ofchoice? I’d like tea (preferably served in a mug from a Chris...

thereadingrealm.co.uk

I just saw a piece in @thebookseller.com about this fundraiser - to protect and share a collection of over one million Black books in the UK, a labour of love by one collector, Baba Pepukayi, but a vital resource for the nation. www.gofundme.com/f/save-1-mil... Please share, and donate if you can.

Donate to Save 1 Million Black Books, organized by Black British Book Festival

Save 1 Million Black Books One of Britain's Largest Collections of Black Books… Black British Book Festival needs your support for Save 1 Million Black Books

gofundme.com

Big thanks to @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social for this fun little interview! 😊

Ian Eagleton@ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social · yesterday

Today @garypanton.co.uk joins me for a chat in The Reading Realm! It's lovely to hear about his book THE NOTWITCHES, which is illustrated by Dotty Sutton! thereadingrealm.co.uk/2026/08/04/g... #KidLit #BookSky #KidLitChat #EduSkyPrimary

Today @garypanton.co.uk joins me for a chat in The Reading Realm! It's lovely to hear about his book THE NOTWITCHES, which is illustrated by Dotty Sutton! thereadingrealm.co.uk/2026/08/04/g... #KidLit #BookSky #KidLitChat #EduSkyPrimary

GET TO KNOW GARY PANTON - The Reading Realm

Today I get to chat to children’s author Gary Panton! Before we settle down in The Reading Realm for a chat, what’s your drink and snack ofchoice? I’d like tea (preferably served in a mug from a Chris...

thereadingrealm.co.uk

I'm running a series of 'GET TO KNOW THE CHILDREN'S AUTHOR' blogs on my website! Here are the first two! Mariesa Dulak @mariesadulak.bsky.social thereadingrealm.co.uk/2026/08/03/g... Jan McPeake thereadingrealm.co.uk/2026/08/03/g... #KidLit #KidLitUK #BookSky #EduSkyPrimary #KidLitChat

GET TO KNOW J.M MCCLATCHIE - The Reading Realm

Today children’s author J.M McClatchie (Jan McPeake) joins Ian Eagleton in The Reading Realm! Before we settle down in The Reading Realm for a chat, what’s your drink and snack of choice? Cup of tea a...

thereadingrealm.co.uk

As well as being a children' author, I also run a website called THE READING REALM where I interview other children's authors and illustrators! Here's a new interview with @mariesadulak.bsky.social! thereadingrealm.co.uk/2026/08/03/g... #KidLit #KidLitUK #PrimaryEduSky #BookSky

GET TO KNOW MARIESA DULAK - The Reading Realm

Today Ian Eagleton sits down in The Reading Realm for a chat with children’s author Mariesa Dulak! Before we settle down in The Reading Realm for a chat, what’s your drink and snack of choice? A soya ...

thereadingrealm.co.uk

If any publishers or commissioning editors like the sound of my funny, silly picture book, please do let me know and I'll get my agent to send it over! #KidLit #LGBT #KidLitUK #ChildrensBooks #Publishing #PrimaryEduSky

The Line is OUT TODAY! This beautiful book makes its way out into the world and I’m so excited for you to read this powerful story about PARTITION! 🩷 Written by Swapna Haddow @swapnahaddow.bsky.social 🩷 Published by @scholasticuk.bsky.social 🩷 Illustrated by @fawa.bsky.social #kidlitart #theline

Just updated my WEBSITE, where you'll find lots of fun stuff, including FREE poems & info about performances, school visits, etc. Have a look around, & feel free to share: www.joshuaseigal.co.uk @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @openingdoors.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social #BookSky #poetry #teaching

Joshua Seigal | Official Website

Website of award-winning poet, author, performer and educator Joshua Seigal. Contains free poetry, and lots of information.

joshuaseigal.co.uk

If any publishers or commissioning editors like the sound of my funny, silly picture book, please do let me know and I'll get my agent to send it over! #KidLit #LGBT #KidLitUK #ChildrensBooks #Publishing #PrimaryEduSky

One of the true honours of my career - I have an article (plus a poem) published on my very favourite mental health blog! Check it out: conscious-transitions.com/and-so-i-wri... #MentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness

And So I Write: A Poet’s Journey with Relationship Anxiety

conscious-transitions.com

Are there any publishers or commissioning editors on here who would like to read my new picture book manuscript? If so, I can get my agent to send it to you! #KidLit #KidLitUK

THE DAD TRAP by Ian Eagleton is a fun and empathic standalone contemporary novel for readers aged 9+ that's lgbtq+ friendly and shows ADHD and autism in a way that’s easy to relate to - bit.ly/4czEoGr #bookreview #childrensbooks #lgbtqbooks #bookreviews

Superheroes In The Park Superheroes In The ParkIan Eagleton and Hayley WellsOtter-Barry Books Ian Eagleton and his husband have recently become dads through adoption and Ian has based this text on their experiences of parenting a toddler. Thus, at the heart of the story is an ordinary gay family…

Superheroes In The Park

Superheroes In The ParkIan Eagleton and Hayley WellsOtter-Barry Books Ian Eagleton and his husband have recently become dads through adoption and Ian has based this text on their experiences of parenting a toddler. Thus, at the heart of the story is an ordinary gay family that we meet as the child narrator, his Dad and Daddy head to the park, the child super excited at the prospect of the playground.

redreadinghub.blog

How can my new book with @scholasticuk.bsky.social help support children with diverse needs, such as autism and ADHD? #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky uk.bookshop.org/p/books/my-t...

Look at the amazing front cover by Risa Rodil for my new book! It’s out in Jan and you can preorder it now! Think chaos and mishaps but also an exploration of what it’s like to live with OCD! uk.bookshop.org/p/books/my-t... #KidLitUK #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky @scholasticuk.bsky.social

I’m thrilled to share with you the front cover for my new illustrated middle-grade MY TOTALLY EPIC DISASTER WEEK! The front cover is by Risa Rodil and the story is a funny, heartwarming exploration of what it’s like to live with OCD and anxiety! Preorder here: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/my-t...

Thank you so much if you’ve left a review anywhere online for our book SUPERHEROES IN THE PARK! #KidLit #PrimaryEduSky #BookSky

New poem on my blog - 'FIRE HAZARD' joshuaseigalpoet.blogspot.com/2026/06/fire... #BookSky #ClimateChange #HeatWave #poetry

One of my favourite moments from our school visits has been showing SUPERHEROES IN THE PARK on a big screen/projector and the children all gasping in delight at the artwork by Hayley Wells! @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social #KidLitUK #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

Last week at Broken Frontier... Superheroes in the Park – Ian Eagleton @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social and Hayley Wells Take Us on a Journey into Imagination on a Two-Dad Family Day Out. www.brokenfrontier.com/superheroes-...

Superheroes in the Park - Ian Eagleton and Hayley Wells Take Us on a Journey into Imagination on a Two-Dad Family Day Out – Broken Frontier

BF's last sidestep into children's picture book publishing for our Pride Month 2026 with 'Superheroes in the Park.'

brokenfrontier.com

This is one of my favourite illustrations by Max Rambaldi from our book MILLIE’S BIG DECISION! So lovely to see a two-dad family brought to life so beautifully! uk.bookshop.org/p/books/mill... #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky #LGBTQ

Warmth, love and trust are beautifully portrayed in words Ian Eagleton and pictures Hayley Wells in #SuperheroesInThePark @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social - it’s #RedReadingHub’s #picturebook of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-dRx

Superheroes In The Park

Superheroes In The ParkIan Eagleton and Hayley WellsOtter-Barry Books Ian Eagleton and his husband have recently become dads through adoption and Ian has based this text on their experiences of par…

redreadinghub.blog

Review for #PrideMonth! Superheroes in the Park – Ian Eagleton and Hayley Wells Take Us on a Journey into Imagination on a Two-Dad Family Day Out. www.brokenfrontier.com/superheroes-...

Superheroes in the Park - Ian Eagleton and Hayley Wells Take Us on a Journey into Imagination on a Two-Dad Family Day Out – Broken Frontier

BF's last sidestep into children's picture book publishing for our Pride Month 2026 with 'Superheroes in the Park.'

brokenfrontier.com

We’ve been busy visiting schools and introducing the children to our new book SUPERHEROES IN THE PARK! The children have REALLY enjoyed joining in with the story and becoming stamping, plodding, ROARING dinosaurs as well as WHOOSHING superheroes! #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

Looking for some picture books which feature a two-dad family? uk.bookshop.org/p/books/supe... #KidLit #LGBT #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

If you get the chance to leave a review anywhere online of SUPERHEROES IN THE PARK, we’d be so grateful! #KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky