Frank Cottrell-Boyce
@frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social
Waterstone's UK Children's Laureate Ideas lead to idols. Only wonder leads to truth. Swinging a hammock on the Island of Brilliant podcast https://islandofbrilliant.podbean.com/
‘The writing is abysmal. None of the characters has convincing motivation for their actions or words. There are no sex scenes, and all the food looks horrible.’
London Review of Books@lrb.co.uk · last wk.‘Nolan has read at least the first line of my translation of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘖𝘥𝘺𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘺 into iambic pentameter. In one interview, he cited my version of it: “Tell me about a complicated man.” But I would be ashamed to have written any part of this script.’ New, by Emily Wilson www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v4...
It's hard to imagine that it's 14years since #London2012 @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social your work along with everyone else'sin the ceremonies was magical. I only attended a couple of events in 'That there London' but it was such a magical time.
A “frail travelling coincidence.” Frank Cottrell-Boyce borrows Larkin’s phrase to describe the nation in a fine episode of This Cultural Life www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
This Cultural Life - Frank Cottrell-Boyce - BBC Sounds
Writer and Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce reveals his cultural influences.
bbc.co.uk
One of the saddest duties I have ever performed: obit for my dear friend and literary agent of three decades, Simon Trewin. www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...
Simon Trewin obituary
Literary agent who established the Garage Press and a volunteer-run community education centre
theguardian.com
Ah that was @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social who said that, pithy and heartbreaking (thanks @helentamblyn.bsky.social for reminding me!)
Louie Stowell@louiestowell.bsky.social · 2w agoEarlier in the report it says something along the lines of "can't read in bed if you don't have a bed" and that's going to stick with me.
Liberal England... Steve Winwood and Viv Stanshall: Boy in Darkness A relic of their collaboration on the soundtrack for a possible film of Mervyn Peake's Gormenghast.
Steve Winwood and Viv Stanshall: Boy in Darkness
"I suppose I sort of went underground a little," Steve Winwood once told Classic Rock , looking back on the mid Seventies: One of his 'under...
liberalengland.blogspot.com
Also a lovely Backlisted about Joan Barfoot. @regretteruane.bsky.social www.backlisted.fm/episodes/215...
215. Joan Barfoot - Gaining Ground — Backlisted
Author Rose Ruane ( This is Yesterday , Birding ) picks Gaining Ground AKA Abra (1978) by Canadian feminist writer Joan Barfoot. One day, seemingly on a whim, a wo...
backlisted.fm
Kirkdale Bookshop@kirkdalebooks.bsky.social · 2w agoJust sold a copy! observer.co.uk/culture/book...
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...
Reading for Pleasure
Report of the Education Committee
publications.parliament.uk
When he was Children’s Laureate, @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social visited lots of schools and met lots of children. Here he reports back, with reflections from his past, linking classic children’s books to important social issues (austerity, poverty, screen time etc). Lesson: read stories to kids!
I've written a brand new Adrian Chills story (short horror stories inspired by the Guardian columns of Adrian Chiles.) This is #76 and it's called 'Video'.
Adrian Chills@adrianchills.bsky.social · 2w ago#76: Video
There are signed copies still available. What?! Inconceivable.
Fox Lane Books 🦊@foxlanebooks.bsky.social · 2w agoA wonderful, important read 🧡 We have the last few #SIGNED copies of A British Childhood by Frank Cottrell-Boyce A powerful, compassionate look at what it means to grow up in Britain today. Order yours here: www.foxlanebooks.co.uk/product-page...
My neighbour dropped round a picture his daughter had done for me with a PTO on it, and when I PTO-d this was on the back. I laughed so much.
The Unbannable Library "is like a love letter to libraries," Paul Collins told us when he brought this vibrant public art installation celebrating the freedom to read to Union Square in NYC as part of this year's PEN World Voices. #unbannablelibrary #libraries #freedomtoread
Feed: "Books For Keeps" By: Andrea Reece on Friday, July 17, 2026
‘Joy must lead the way’ Cross-Party Education Committee ‘Reading for Pleasure’ report
The cross-party Education Committee has today published its report on ‘Reading for Pleasure’ after taking evidence from education experts, the publishing industry, charities and the author and previous Children’s Laureate Frank Cottrell Boyce. The Committee calls for the government to commit to a National Reading Guarantee, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to enjoy […]
booksforkeeps.co.uk
365 Days of positivity Day 198 A local book by a local author with a proper signature. Just collected this from @pritchardsbookshop.bsky.social , our wonderful local indie bookshop. I'm so looking forward to this.
Russian money www.thenerve.news/p/nigel-fara...
Farage, the money launderer and me: a decade of denial
The Reform leader’s relationship with the UK media has enabled him to operate with impunity for years. This past fortnight, that impunity finally appeared to be coming to an end. Carole Cadwalladr, wh...
thenerve.news
What is the greatest ever episode of @backlisted.bsky.social ? My vote goes to this one for sheer joy. Closely followed by the Patrick Hamilton two-parter. (I believe drink was taken.) Would love to hear your faves. www.backlisted.fm/episodes/30-...
30. Georgette Heyer - Venetia — Backlisted
This episode of the Backlisted podcast sees John and Andy joined by Una McCormack and Cathy Rentzenbrink to discuss Venetia , one of the Regency Romance novels by Georgette Heyer. Includes mild langu...
backlisted.fm
The Education Committee's reading for pleasure report is out! After contributing to the inquiry alongside #ReadingRights ambassador @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social we welcome the early years focus & the National Reading Guarantee idea to make reading a right for every child. @helenhayes.bsky.social
I have a novel for adults coming out in February on @canongate.co.uk ! It's called MERIDIAN and is a queer love story that crosses eight different genres, time frames and styles. I got a look at the page proofs today (so much fun, when it finally looks like a real book) and cover coming soon!
All the in-car entertainment you'll ever need - completely free! Yes Apple Books are offering the audio of my comic masterpiece - Cosmic - free of charge in honour of the YearOfReading. When you've finished listening you'll want to hear it again ... books.apple.com/gb/audiobook...
Cosmic
Kids & Young Adults · 2015
books.apple.com
It could have come home but we didn’t build enough houses.
