Jennifer Claessen
@jenniferclaessen.bsky.social
Children’s author & theatremaker. NETTA BECKER AND THE TIMELINE CRIME out now!
Once again the wonderful @janefallon.bsky.social is supporting Children in Read. If you are an author or Illustrator and would like to take part in this year's event simply reply to this post for further details. We go live online 5th Oct. All proceeds are in aid of B.B.C. Children in Need
We will never know or properly appreciate how many lives have been saved by librarians. The right book in the right hands at the right time. Astounding.
Who fancies sitting in a bookshop on a lovely Sunday afternoon, drawing with me? Any reposts would be lovely, thank you! www.waterstones.com/events/child...
I run an occasional blog series where people get the chance to celebrate their favourite children's bookshop. The latest post spotlights The Little Fox Bookshop in Whitby, a place that holds special meaning for author Jennifer Claessen. childrenreadingforpleasure.blogspot.com/2026/04/book...
Bookshop Blurb by Jennifer Claessen - The Little Fox Bookshop, Whitby
The Little Fox Bookshop of Whitby has a dark blue ceiling swirling with handpainted stars. It has bunting in the windows, framed posters o...
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Man answering his phone on the train: Yes? Correct, I’m not at work (pause) I’m not going to answer that because I am not at work today. No, you’re going to have to ask someone who is. Goodbye.
The brilliant Liz Flanagan has a new book coming out - always a treat. The new thing about this is that it’s her debut book for adults www.thebookseller.com/rights/fox-i...
Fox & Ink Books acquires Liz Flanagan’s adult historical fiction debut
Fox & Ink Books has acquired When We Were Divided, an “expertly crafted,” and “beautifully sensitive” adult historical fiction debut novel by award-winning author Liz Flanagan.
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Adventure awaits! The next book in the Snakestone Cycle, The Golden Monkey Mystery, is out in January 2026! 🐒💍🐍✨✨
In case you are wondering what Jennifer @jenniferclaessen.bsky.social is trying to promote 👇 jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta... All proceeds are in aid of B.B.C. Children in Need
My 4 (so far) are: 😈 Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos by @louiestowell.bsky.social (peerless) 🍩 Donut Squad by @neillcameron.bsky.social (perfection) 🌌 Boss of the Underworld by Tor Freeman (sui generis) ⏳ Netta Becker and the Timeline Crime by @jenniferclaessen.bsky.social (superb)
Louie Stowell@louiestowell.bsky.social · last yr.My children's books of the year so far since you didn't ask are Boss of the Underword by Tor Freeman, Donut Squad by @neillcameron.bsky.social and Don't Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson and @dansantat.bsky.social. The latter is a picture book so those recs cover 3-12 year olds, you're welcome.
As we work our way into autumn, transport yourself to sunnier weather by checking out our book recommendations from over August! We had quite the reading haul last month, so there really is something for everyone 👀 www.libraries4schools.com/2025/09/05/b... #BookSky #ChildrensBooks #BookReview
Monthly Book Recommendations: August 2025 | Libraries 4 Schools
Book Recommendations: August 2025 | With fiction, non-fiction and picture books galore, check out what we were reading last month!
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I am for trans people, unreservedly I am also for Gaza and arts funding and healthcare and solar energy and the post office and unions and abortion and raising the minimum wage and thriving public schools and freedom of speech and abolishing ICE and defunding the police that’s just being a person
Here is this week's BRILLIANT VIDEO AND DOWNLOADABLE CLASSROOM RESOURCE from the lovely @jenniferclaessen.bsky.social : timetunnellers.com/2025/08/20/a...
Visit ancient Crete with Jennifer Claessen!
Life in Ancient Crete Join author Jennifer Claessen on a magical journey to the Greek island of Crete in her new book, Netta Becker and the Timeline Crime. This book follows siblings Neta and Remy …
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This makes me so sad. I read Peepo to Travers, my oldest son, every night for two years. He had other stories, but the last one before a kiss goodnight always had to be Peepo. I loved his books…Each Peach, Pear, Plum…oh don’t get me started I’ll cry. www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
Allan Ahlberg, beloved children's author, dies aged 87
Working first with his wife Jane, and later with illustrators including Raymond Briggs and Bruce Ingman, he wrote more than 150 books
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Are you aged 5-10? This free creative writing workshop with children’s author Jennifer Claessen will inspire you to enter the mythical world of words this summer! Places limited: please pre-book. www.mklitfest.org/summerfun #thecentremk @jenniferclaessen.bsky.social
Netta Becker and the Timeline Crime by Jennifer Claessen 📚📚📚 Delve into an ancient world in this time travelling mystery! Review by @sareenmclay.bsky.social @jenniferclaessen.bsky.social @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social #mg#childrensbooks#illustration#booksforkids#kidlit#booksforchildren#egypt#myths
Delighted to share the cover of my new book, Ellora McGee, Trainee Banshee: The New School! Art by @unawoods.bsky.social, pub Gill Books, Sept 4th. Ellora's just started at a new school, and it's hard to keep her budding banshee powers secret. But what if they're about to save the day? 📚🇮🇪💫
The very shiny time travel adventures of Netta Becker and the Timeline Crime @jenniferclaessen.bsky.social is definitely one to seek out. #kidlitUK
I'm looking to KickFlip by @ldlapinski.bsky.social and Nate Yu--my copies are waiting at the library but I'm away this weekend, aghhhh! And am tearing through this perfect summer holiday read by @jenniferclaessen.bsky.social -- it's making me want to board the next flight to Crete! (alt for deets)
Thank you for having me and Alex of Four Bears Bookshops in today @thamesidesch.bsky.social to talk to your wonderfully engaged Year 5s & 6s about Netta Becker and the Timeline Crime!
If you’ve got a young person in your life who might like a beautifully illustrated book about the history and science of time, you can order a signed and dedicated copy of “About Time” here: www.bookabookshop.co.uk/shop/about-t...
About Time – Signed and Dedicated Copy
Signed hardback copy of About Time by Rebecca Struthers and Alom Shaha, illustrated by Lucy Rose First Edition, First Printing Hand signed by Rebecca Struthers and Alom Shaha to the title page. We ...
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Every week I post a new interview with a great Children’s and YA author, this week it’s @jenniferclaessen.bsky.social! If you’re an author that would like to be on the show, email me at lucasmaxwellwrites at gmail dot com podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b... @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social
Ooh! this is my weekend read - just getting started. It has a very shiny gold cover 💛 #kidlitUK @jenniferclaessen.bsky.social
I’m so excited to share the cover of 🧠 #InsideYourBrain 🧠 - a lighthearted gallop through the history of neuroscience co-written with @caswell.bsky.social, stunningly illustrated by María Jesús Contreras and published by @thamesandhudson.bsky.social Pre-order links here >> linktr.ee/lucyannunwin
Today's the final day to make our voices heard against the government's proposed plans to allow AI developers to steal our work for use in training their AI systems. It's theft, plain and simple, but you can object by filling out the IPO consultation. Guidance here: theaoi.com/news/the-cop...
Don't be intimidated by the number of questions - you do NOT have to answer them all. You can answer as many or as few as you like, and the ALCS has nice, simple guidance and advice for answering the important ones. www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
Your rights are under threat from AI. It’s time to have your say!
The Government recently launched a consultation on AI and copyright. Now is the time to have your say and make sure that legislators hear the concerns of creators.
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