I'll be at Waterstones Taunton for the Waterstones Children's Book Festival on Sunday 17th May! Head to Waterstones.com/events to find out more and book tickets ❤️ looking forward to meeting everyone!

This is a verified GoFundMe for librarian Luanne James from the Rutherford County Library Alliance. gofund.me/f7704eb98 Read what happened to this hero: www.newschannel5.com/news/rutherf...

Rutherford County Library Board fires director after she refuses to relocate 132 children's books

Dr. Lu-anne James called the board's order to move books with LGBTQ+ themes to the adult section an unlawful act of viewpoint discrimination.

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I'm pleased to be joining the Auction of Bookish Brilliance as part of Canterbury Children's Literature Festival this year! I've donated a signed copy of Scarlet and Ivy: The Lost Twin. The auction is open until April 19th 📚 www.canterburykidslitfest.co.uk/fundraising-...

New event! I will be at Waterstones Children's Book Festival in Taunton this year in May! Tickets: www.waterstones.com/events/child...

Today in Bath! 📚

I'll be at Malmesbury Library in March!

The 2026 Read for Empathy collection of 65 books for 3–16-year-olds has been revealed. Find out more about @empathylabuk.bsky.social, download the free reading guides and register for the 2026 Empathy Day Festival. #KidLitUK #BookSky #ReadForEmpathy booksforkeeps.co.uk/2026-read-fo...

My events coming up soon: Barnes Crime Fest, London - 8th Feb Bath and Malmesbury libraries - Feb and March, details TBC And a lot of schools! Will I be seeing you?

Reviews, recommendations, and requesting these books for purchase by your local library.

Nicole Evans | Editor and Author@thoughtsstained.bsky.social · 9mo ago

"I can't afford to support my favorite author right now, I—" Reviews. Reviews are free AND they are a gift to authors that can keep on giving (i.e., exposure, marketing, algo boosts, etc.) Please, give the gift of reviews to your authors this holiday season. It really can make a difference!

all the fake AI trash really contradicts one of the main ways we're told capitalism operates, with capitalists identifying wants/needs & developing products & services to meet those. turns out you can skip that step & just pretend. nigh everyone hates AI and it makes no money but it's everywhere

Thanks for everyone who's bid on the #Creatives4Sudan auction so far. In amazing news, we're at 12k. We have TWO DAYS LEFT though. If everyone places lots of little bids, I think we could get to 15k easy. The money is going to Sudanese-run Emergency Response Rooms. 💗🇸🇩 app.galabid.com/creatives4su...

Allow transgender women and girls back into GirlGuiding UK Transgender girls deserve a safe, nurturing space where they can learn, grow, and contribute to the community, just like anyone else. Sign the petition... 👇

Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

Allow transgender women and girls back into GirlGuiding UK

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You're not asking trans people. You're asking all people. This affects us all. Anyone could be barred from services based on appearance. Since, surprisingly we all have a fecking appearance www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Trans people could be barred from services based on appearance

The new code of practice on access to single-sex services cannot gain legal force until it gets sign-off from ministers.

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The Aardman lights at Longleat were AMAZING and I would recommend, but what was up with the bizarre AI generated shop windows 😅😫😫 burned skeleton in a coffee shop, anyone?

Bid for Sophie's Fab Book Here 👇 www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...

Sophie Cleverly 💀@hapfairy.bsky.social · 10mo ago

One day left in the auction before the big night! Last chance to get your book bids in 😁 #childreninneed #childreninread

One day left in the auction before the big night! Last chance to get your book bids in 😁 #childreninneed #childreninread

Children in Read@childreninread.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Children in Read 2025 The wonderful Sophie Cleverly @hapfairy.bsky.social is on board with a fabulous lot to help Children in Need Bid for Sophie's Superb Mystery Thriller Here 👇 www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...

The flip side of this is the male author who was asked about his writing routine, and who talked about how much he loved the feeling that he could close his door and then “the day is completely yours” to focus on writing. He had, at the time, two young children… and, of course, a wife

caasbrey@caasbrey.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Offering a signed copy of The Lost Twin for the Children in Read auction this year! 📚

Children in Read@childreninread.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Children in Read 2025 The wonderful Sophie Cleverly @hapfairy.bsky.social is on board with a fabulous lot to help Children in Need Bid for Sophie's Superb Mystery Thriller Here 👇 www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...

Worth pointing out the biggest supporters of trans people (which is who bigots mean by “gender ideology”) are bisexual & lesbian women. All the public “concerns” about trans people (phase, indoctrination, regret, etc) are recycled forms of homophobia. This is why LGB solidarity with the T is strong.

Jack Turban MD@turban.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Happy Halloween, Pamela Paul is back 👻 …and this straight white lady has a lot to say about the feelings of the gays.

Tickets are now on sale for the new Bloody Barnes crime festival - come and meet me in London on Sunday 8th February! 📚 They have a packed weekend both with children's events and adult crime authors discussing all things murder, mystery and mayhem. Track down your tickets at 🔎 www.osoarts.org.uk

Interviewer: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, as a doctor and the creator of the supremely rational detective Sherlock Holmes, do you believe— Doyle: Yes! interviewer: I hadn't finished the question, Sir Arthur. Doyle lunging across an occasional table: I BELIEVE IN IT

There is literally not one person who can exist in modern society without using the big tech platforms daily, at least indirectly. That doesn’t mean it’s futile to try to reduce dependency or investment, but I also am not judging anyone harshly for that, least of all those who are most vulnerable.

He’s been! He’s been! Old Father Time has been, and he’s left me an extra hour!

I spend a year plotting a mystery novel and then this happens.

We used to get videos and images from people who liked making videos and images. AI means we can now get them from people who dislike making videos and images. This doesn’t feel like an improvement.

So grateful to my colleagues for the work that has gone into this crucial report and proud of my tiny part in it. All schools should have a well stocked library and qualified librarian. The difference it makes to children’s learning and wellbeing is immeasurable. #KidLitUK #KidLit #SchoolLibraries

Scottish Book Trust@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · 11mo ago

Do you believe all schools should have a library? 📚 It might surprise you, therefore, that there is no legal requirement for Scotland’s schools to have a school library or librarian. We are calling on Scottish Government to change this story. www.scottishbooktrust.com/our-research...

Great news about school libraries! But I also hope they'll consider how important librarians are (and at the very least some kind of cataloguing software). I've visited schools that have basically dead libraries because there is no one able to run them and no way to assess what is popular or useful.

“An emotional research team became tearful as they described how data shows the disease was slowed by 75% in patients.” What an absolutely incredible, joyous achievement for everyone involved. Hurrah for science and scientists! www.bbc.com/news/article...

Huntington's disease successfully treated for first time

One of the most devastating diseases finally has a treatment that could transform lives, tearful doctors tell BBC

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London! I will be visiting on Sunday 8th February 2026 to discuss writing crime and mystery for kids at this brand new festival @osoartscentre 🔎 Tickets go on sale on 1st November, check their website for more details! 😁

Look who's back in print! We had a bunch of issues after a cyber attack on the printers and a new giant warehouse caused this book to mysteriously disappear for a while, but Violet is now back on the case 🤞 uk.bookshop.org/a/2621/97800...