Nick Campbell
@nickmcampbell.bsky.social
Kids’ bookseller/picture book fan/sometime-writer/onetime-academic (topic: children’s folk horror lit) (he/him)
It’s September 1st which means … it’s World Kid Lit Month! 🌍📚We’d love to see your diverse, global or translated picks! Find out more about how you can join in below ⬇️ #WorldKidLitMonth #namethetranslator #childrensliterature worldkidlit.org/2026/09/01/w...
Welcome to World Kid Lit Month 2026!
It’s September 1st which means … it’s World Kid Lit Month! Read on to find out what it’s all about, how you can get involved and what to look out for here on the blog. What …
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As there's talk of the loneliness of young people, I've been thinking more recently about how the new horrendous transphobic policy packages will affect trans people's overall wellbeing, and especially young people. They are about to get much, much lonelier and more isolated.
QueerAF@wearequeeraf.com · 4d agoNew guidance - set to come into force this month - says teachers must not use materials that “encourage” pupils to question their gender.
Dear BETTY WAS AT THE KENN DODD SHOW AND NEARLY DIED LAUGHING ALSO JOHNY CASH WAS GOOD ON THE PIONO HOPE YOUR WELL FLY TO VIENNA TO-MORROW
The first BBC repeat since NINETEEN SEVENTY-FIVE. Which is just mad.
Tom Pullin@tom-pullin.bsky.social · last wk.Cherish the flame that is Penda's Fen, repeated on BBC Four on Wednesday 9 September
Look, it's only that the main child subject of the documentary advocating for removing medication went back on his medication and that the experts involved have withdrawn their testimony, everything else holds up
Dan Sohege@danielsohege.bsky.social · 2w agoAm I shocked that the programme seemingly specifically designed to attack neurodivergent individuals and diminish our support needs twisted evidence to attack us and diminish support needs? Uhm...no. Not even remotely. It fits a pattern in coverage seen right now. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
Nobody in The Moral Maze gets eaten by the Moral Minotaur, which is a fundamental flaw in the programme.
Dr Arday’s tragic death was the direct, foreseeable result of press harrassment, with racism playing a key role We're asking the prime minister to commission an immediate public inquiry ito ensure we never see a tragic death like Dr Arday's again goodlaw.social/n1ck
The pilot episode of my podcast Blooming Buzzing Confusion is here at my new Patreon - I talk about things I love and curiosity #podcast #curiosity #art #horrorfilms #lgbtq www.patreon.com/RobinInce/po....
Blooming Buzzing Confusion pilot | Robin Ince
I talk about my favourite art exhibition of the year so far, Peter Cushing, synchronicity or coincidence, Dungeness and atoms, Caroline Aher
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He genuinely could not have messed this stunt up more than he has. Absolutely no upsides for Farage from calling a by election
If you can’ watch the eclipse today, you can always make a pinhole camera which will work really well on any bright sunny day and will delight your children almost as much as seeing an eclipse alomshaha.com/crisp-tin-ca...
Crisp-Tin Camera
I write about using pinhole cameras with my students in my book Why Don’t Things Fall Up? and include instructions for making one in the book. I also included instructions in Mr Shaha’s…
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Alom Shaha@alomshaha.bsky.social · 3w agoParents! Carers! Anyone looking after children! If you want to view the solar eclipse later today but haven’t got proper, safe viewing glasses, you could make one of these:
Today, at the 40th International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY) World Congress, we launched the world’s largest collection of LGBTQ+ children’s picture books spanning 50+ years with over 350 unique titles. Read our new monograph compendium at: cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/08...
I got this message from a mum of a boy who loves comics, on the same day I got a message from a dad who’s very ill son had his life transformed by reading comics. This stigma about comics really has to stop. It’s detrimental to children just as they’re learning how to express themselves.
An excellent piece. (Obviously it ALSO turns the minds of adults to soup)
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 4w ago‘I hate what AI is doing to the minds and happiness of the young’: Katherine Rundell on the view from the classroom
For international cat day, some cats from The Adamson Collection, composed of work created in the art therapy studio at Netherne Hospital in Surrey by individuals who were compelled to live there during the midC20th
Rose Ruane@regretteruane.bsky.social · 2y agoThe Worship of Cats, created by Janet Parker, c.1966 in the art therapy studio at Netherne hospital, Surrey, where she was compelled to live. This is the only surviving work by her & no biographical information is currently known to us
One week today! TELLING STORIES: S F SAID A talk for young readers (7+) by the author of VARJAK PAW & TYGER Fri 14 Aug, 2-3.30pm @ibraaz.bsky.social 93 Mortimer St, W1W 7SS, London FREE! Booking required All children to be accompanied by an adult #BookSky #KidLit 👉 ibraaz.org/whats-on/tel...
Telling Stories | Ibraaz
A talk for young readers
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Imagine holding up a copy of of Steve Antony's "Rainbowsaurus" saying "of course this book is far beyond the level of cognitive development of a preschooler", also somehow being in charge of anything more than one copy of Rainbowsaurus
Mike Stabile@mikestabile.bsky.social · last mo."Our Governor just signed legislation that protects children from accessing adult material online. This event mocks the very protections so many have fought for by exposing preschoolers to adult material that is not only inappropriate, but far beyond their level of cognitive development." The book:
If you care about the children’s reading crisis (which course intersects with many other things impacting kids’ lives now) this is a very useful commentary on the Education Committee and NLT’s research.
Louie Stowell@louiestowell.bsky.social · last mo.Ok, it's time for Finally Read The Longread Tabs I Have Open Sunday! This one's a LONG one...the edcuation select committee report on reading for pleasure. publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5902/cm...
-she has used her talent to give voice to the minoritised and disenfranchised; to the young people who have been misunderstood, marginalised and who have fallen through the cracks of social care. She truly is a Social Justice Champion (& she writes darn good literature!) CONGRATULATIONS PATRICE!
1/2In the very best of #KidLitUK news,this week saw the appointment of @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social as the new #ChildrensLaureate @booktrust.org.uk Patrice is such a treasured member of our #LittleRebelsAward community - a long term supporter, former judge &, later, shortlistee & winner. #BookSky
Books for Keeps, the children's books review journal@booksforkeeps.bsky.social · 2mo agoCongratulations to Patrice Lawrence, just announced as the new Waterstones Children's Laureate. She pledges to ‘champion the power of books to make us feel like we belong and stories as a tool for bringing people together.’ #KidLitUK #BookSky @booktrust.org.uk booksforkeeps.co.uk/patrice-lawr...
To celebrate the amazing @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social’s appointment as our new children’s laureate, how about we use this week’s #KidsBooksFriday to share books that embody her message of community and belonging. #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
YAYYYYYYYYYY @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social!!!!! What a brilliant laureateship we have ahead of us with you 💞💞💞 www.dumptheguardian.com/books/2026/j...
‘I presumed kids’ books were written by people who were white and dead’: new children’s laureate Patrice Lawrence
The author of Orangeboy, Indigo Donut and Is That Your Mama? plans to use her two-year term to ensure children isolated from reading get involved
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Hello, I’ve an event for my Muriel Spark biography next Weds (15th) at Waterstones Liverpool. We’ve sold barely any tickets, however, and it might be cancelled as a result. Please get a ticket if you’re nearby - it’ll be a lot of fun, and I’ll bring badges! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waterstone...
Patrice is a brilliant choice, she's going to do great work in this role. Can't wait!
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 2mo ago‘I presumed kids’ books were written by people who were white and dead’: new children’s laureate Patrice Lawrence
Congratulations to the new Children’s Laureate, @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social! We were lucky enough to chat with her on @islandofbrilliant.bsky.social… podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
🥳 We are delighted to announce that the brand new Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate 2026-2028 is the marvellous @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social We're so excited that Patrice is taking on the role and love that she will be focusing on how stories can help to build communities. #NationalYearOfReading2026
‘I presumed kids’ books were written by people who were white and dead’: new children’s laureate Patrice Lawrence
‘I presumed kids’ books were written by people who were white and dead’: new children’s laureate Patrice Lawrence
The author of Orangeboy, Indigo Donut and Is That Your Mama? plans to use her two-year term to ensure children isolated from reading get involved
theguardian.com
This by @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social is essential reading for anyone who cares about the future. Reading it made me furious. But also gave me a renewed sense of purpose (aware that sounds grandiose. But.) Maybe if you also work with or care about children, it will do the same for you.
Darkness Is putting on its cloak More slowly than it did As the year’s revolving door Revolves
