Very excited that the @sparkbookaward.bsky.social will be underway shortly. The choices were brilliant last year and I’m really looking forward to seeing all the entries this time.

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

ATTENTION PUBLISHERS! Spark! 7 is now open for submissions. We're looking for the best new children's fiction and non-fiction for our 2027 Award. Check out our website for full submission details, and send your books in by 17 October: sparkbookawards.co.uk/publishers

When the Birds Wake Up by Jessica Mary Ellis is a beautiful book in so many ways and exactly what I needed today #UKKidLit #KidLitUK

🐊ONE WEEK TO GO!🐊 Next Sunday 11 October you could be hanging out with John Patrick Green at his ONLY London event. BOOK NOW! ➡️🎟️ londonkidslitfest.org @theinvestigators.bsky.social @johngreenart.bsky.social

It's my new book TINY VOYAGER, MIGHTY MISSION! 🤩🛰️ Beautifully illustrated by @shanetolentin0.bsky.social, it's the story of the amazing Voyager Space Probe, still going after 50 years at the very edge of our solar system. Launch date Feb 27 – I can't wait! #Voyager @moonandbirdbooks.bsky.social

I’ve almost finished sorting out the library after the start of the year. Feel like I need new factual books to replace some old stock. With non-fiction November on the horizon, which recent publications should I get and what are your absolute must-haves for a KS2 shelf? #KidLitUK #UKKidLit

It’s Dyslexia Awareness Week 2026, and @barringtonstoke.bsky.social are the champions of dyslexia-friendly storytelling, with so many brilliant books for easy-access reading. And right now you can get 20% off! I LOVE reading. I want everyone to find a book they love, too. Check them out! #Daw26

IT'S WEDNESDAY! It's #buyastrangerabook day. A groovy kind of day all round.. I'll give out TWO books. FOR FREE. If you'd like one, let me know. Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know. UK only It's a thing! Look. www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi... UK ONLY

Let’s do this @biggreenbooks.bsky.social £20 please to #buyastrangerabook 😊

Big Green Books@biggreenbooks.bsky.social · 3w ago

IT'S WEDNESDAY! It's #buyastrangerabook day. A groovy kind of day all round.. I'll give out TWO books. FOR FREE. If you'd like one, let me know. Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know. UK only It's a thing! Look. www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi... UK ONLY

A few weeks ago we did cats as our prompt so this week it’s time for the doggies to get their chance to shine. What great children’s books can you recommend that feature or celebrate dogs? #KidsBooksFriday #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit

Okay - convince me Bluesky is worth the effort! Where are the like-minded booky people - librarians, teachers, writers, readers, Scottish history nerds, historical fiction buffs, travellers, political lefties, fiddle players, folk show listeners...

Kids books are riddled with terrible parenting and untrustworthy grown-ups. But sometimes an adult character will get to shine through as a source of kindness, refuge, wisdom or fun. For this week’s #KidsBooksFriday which books feature the lesser-spotted decent adult? #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit

Do take a look at the free @booktrust.org.uk Represents online author workshops taking place this year. There are six planned, suitable for Years 3-7, featuring an exciting selection of authors & illustrators. The first, with Love Ssega, takes place on 7 October. www.booktrust.org.uk/how-we-help/...

This September we celebrate 10 years of #WorldKidLit month - when @worldkidlit.bsky.social encourage us to discover global children’s literature. So let’s use this week’s #KidsBooksFriday to celebrate children’s books from the world. 🌍 worldkidlit.org/what-is-worl... #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit

Who’s up for a Treasure Hunt? Join me at the #AberfoyleBookFestival on Sunday October 11th for a rather different event – a treasure hunt based on my book I AM WOLF! Free but ticketed, come and join us! 👉 alastairc.com/events/20261... @nosycrow.bsky.social #IAmWolf #aberfoyle

Treasure Hunt at the Aberfoyle Book Festival!

Join Alastair Chisholm at the Aberfoyle Book Festival this October for a treasure hunt based on his book I AM WOLF.

alastairc.com

Revolution! by Joan Lennon is a whistle stop tour of 12 revolutionary changes. It is full of incredibly interesting details, some that were familiar and lots that were not. A thought provoking reminder that change is often worth fighting for @templarbooks.bsky.social #KidLitUK #UKKidLit

I would be so grateful if everyone who sees this could give it a repost. Due to some unforeseen expenses, finances are tough, but I really do have a lot of positive stuff to offer. Website: www.joshuaseigal.co.uk Sending huge love to all @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social #BackToSchool #EduSky

Calling all teachers and librarians! Would you like to help select the Spark! School Book Award shortlists? We'd particularly love to hear from teachers & librarians from underrepresented backgrounds. Apply now via our website: sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/panel-sign-up Deadline: 28 Sept 2026

ATTENTION PUBLISHERS! Spark! 7 is now open for submissions. We're looking for the best new children's fiction and non-fiction for our 2027 Award. Check out our website for full submission details, and send your books in by 17 October: sparkbookawards.co.uk/publishers

I just got an early copy of a book that is an absolute must for a school/home/public library by @amdassu.bsky.social with art by Mia Saine. It covers everything from the history of racism to fake news and practical things kids and families can do to fight racism. Out 24th sept #KidlitUIK

It's Monday again and today I'm still reading "Art On My Mind" by bell hooks quite slowly What book(s) are you reading this week? 💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR

Phew! 😅

I am looking for work for the coming year. Workshops/keynotes/performances etc. Please check out my website for FREE poems and resources www.joshuaseigal.co.uk and email me if interested (address on the website). Any reposts hugely appreciated. Big love. #BackToSchool #BookSky #EduSky #KidLitUK

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

Joshua Seigal - 'YAPPING AWAY' out now!@joshuaseigal.bsky.social · 2y ago

Hello everyone! I am Josh, a poet, performer and workshop leader. Do please visit my website for lots of fun, FREE poems and resources: www.joshuaseigal.co.uk. Below is one of my best known poems, which is one of the many on my site. I hope you enjoy, and do please gimme a follow! #EduSky #poetry

This week’s #KidsBooksFriday is inspired by the great Dolly Parton. So whether it’s books about kindness, generosity, gratitude, inclusivity, positivity, hope, self-belief, or something else, let’s share books that embody Dolly’s spirit and legacy. #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit #BeMoreDolly

Just finished the first of the Darkwood trilogy by @scriblit.bsky.social. Loved it! Brilliantly quirky characters and very funny, it’s a satirical reboot of various fairy tales with plenty of heart. Late to discover this but that means I can order the other 2 straight away! #KidLitUK #UKKidLit

“You can never get enough books into the hands of enough children” Dolly Parton #BeMoreDolly

I don't regret leaving Muskland, but one thing I used to get over on X is work opportunities. Not so much over here. SO, if you or someone you know might need a fun performance poet for the coming term (workshops, keynotes, etc),PLEASE get in touch. Email on website www.joshuaseigal.co.uk pls share

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

It's Monday again and today I'm reading "Art On My Mind" by bell hooks What book(s) are you reading this week? 💙📚 #BookSky #AmReading #MondayReads #TBR

160 schools have already signed up to take part in the first pupil-judged Verse Novel Awards. If your school would like to join them, the deadline is Friday 4 September. To sign up and receive your judging pack, simply complete this form: docs.google.com/forms/d/1Dmc...

I was excited for my copy of Comics in the Classroom by @eggyhelen.bsky.social and Lucy Starbuck Braidley to arrive yesterday. So for this week’s #KidsBooksFriday, what comics / graphic novels do you reckon could work particularly well in a classroom? #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit

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