The next chapter book in the Super Questers series is out next week! Mission: Desert Danger is a perfect mix of STEM & story a great way of encouraging would be scientists. @questfriendz.bsky.social #ukKidLit alibrarylady.blog/2026/04/27/m...

Mission Desert Danger – Adventure Meets STEM for Children

The latest book in this Super Questers series continues in its successful marrying of adventure and STEM learning for younger readers. In Mission: Desert Danger by Dr Paul Ian Cross, illustrated by…

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The judges for the CLiPPA (CLPE Poetry Award) 2026 have been announced! Chaired by Nicola Davies, the panel includes Colette Hiller, Jake Hope, Lisa Mead and Anjali Patel. CLiPPA 2026 starts here – follow for shortlist and Shadowing Scheme news. #CLiPPA2026

Today's my turn on the blog tour for SuperQuesters Mission: Rainforest Magic by @pauliancross.bsky.social illustrated by Katarina Gasko A perfect mix of STEM & story a great way of encouraging would be scientists. Published 6 Nov. @questfriendz.bsky.social alibrarylady.blog/2025/11/04/b...

Blog Tour – Super Questers Mission: Rainforest Magic by Paul Ian Cross illustrated by Katarina Gasko

Today I am pleased to be taking part in the blog tour marking the publication of the second in the Super Questers series of chapter books, Rainforest Magic. Paul Ian Cross is an award winning autho…

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🎉 Join @librarylady.bsky.social for day 2 of the SuperQuesters Mission: Rainforest Magic by @pauliancross.bsky.social blog tour.🦜 Tomorrow (5 Nov) the tour continues with @bookcraic.bsky.social!

💫 BOOK BLOG TOUR NEWS! 💫 The blog tour for SuperQuesters Mission: River Crest Rescue by @pauliancross.bsky.social starts on Mon 3 Nov with @readforgood.bsky.social,

Winner of the 10th #KlausFluggePrize Announced! Congratulations to Emma Farrarons who won with MY HAIR IS AS LONG AS A RIVER, written by Charlie Castle @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social alibrarylady.blog/2025/09/12/w...

Winner of the 10th Klaus Flugge Prize Announced

At a ceremony last night, at the Artworkers’ Guild in London, it was announced that Emma Farrarons is the winner of the 2025 Klaus Flugge Prize awarded to the most exciting and promising newc…

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Congratulations Emma Farrarons, winner of the 2025 #KlausFluggePrize for most exciting and promising newcomer to picture book #illustration with MY HAIR IS AS LONG AS A RIVER, written by Charlie Castle, published by Macmillan Children's Books 💐#BookSky #KidLit booksforkeeps.co.uk/2025-klaus-f...

One for teachers and school librarians! #Kidlit

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So @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social are offering a 'Beyond the Secret Garden' book pack. 1 BTSG book, 24 discounted children's books & some specially written discussion plans and a voucher for training with @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social and me! More here: www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page...

#WarDog: The true story of Judy, hero of WWII by @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social illustrated by #CarolinaRabei A thoughtful look at a sometimes overlooked aspect of war & perfect for younger readers. Published 14th Aug by @scholasticuk.bsky.social #UKKidLit alibrarylady.blog/2025/08/05/w...

War Dog: The true story of Judy, hero of WWII by Tom Palmer illustrated by Carolina Rabei

Tom Palmer’s debut picture book bears all the hallmarks of his award winning historical novels for children, balancing comprehensive research and historical facts with an empathetic and acces…

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Starvation is spreading across Gaza. Supplies are exhausted, and more lives are being lost each day. With @cafod.bsky.social, I'm asking my MP to call for the UK government to take urgent action. Join me: action.cafod.org.uk/page/174977/...

Ask your MP to call for urgent action on Gaza

Starvation is spreading across Gaza. Supplies are exhausted, and more lives are being lost each day. Pope Leo has appealed for “an immediate halt to the barbarity of the war.” Email your MP to call...

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Some gorgeous summer reading choices from @imogenrw.bsky.social Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels: #kidlituk #ukkidlit www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...

Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

A picture of patience; first days at school; a cruise ship detective; a terrible storm; time travellers; rebels in love and more

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Just putting it out there in the universe I suspect lots of young people will be wanting to read about girls football following the Lioness’ latest success. I have written lots of books in this genre Also - for any editors interested, I would always love to write more 😂

I’m so grateful to @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social for sending me a proof of the brilliant #YA novel #MyNameIsJodieJones by @emmashevah.bsky.social #UkKidLit #KidLitUk Here’s my review👇 vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/07/28/y...

#YAReview: My Name is Jodie Jones by Emma Shevah

Uncorrected proof cover, publisher David Fickling Books, September 2025, ISBN: 978-1788453516 My Name is Jodie Jones is the most exceptional first hand narrative that I have read this year. The mai…

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A new middle grade from Kirsty Applebaum is always exciting and I can’t wait to read magical mystery The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good. Out 11/09, huge thanks go to @becmason26.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social for this fab proof! 🥰 #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

Schools across the country have now broken up for the summer holidays and if you are looking for ways to encourage children to enjoy books and stories I hope that some of the books and links I am sharing here will be helpful. #UKKidLit #SchoolsOut #Summerreading alibrarylady.blog/2025/07/23/s...

Summer Holiday Reading Fun for Children

Schools across the country have now broken up for the summer holidays and if you are looking for ways to encourage children to enjoy books and stories I hope that some of the books and links I am s…

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An exciting choose your own adventure story, Storm Quest by Andy Prentice, illustrated by Tom Knight, is perfect entertainment for 9+ readers. Out 14/08 from #UsborneBooks #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/07/21/s...

Storm Quest – An Adventure Gamebook by Andy Prentice, illustrated by Tom Knight

Cover illustration by Christopher Park © Usborne Publishing Limited, 2025 We all know that for anyone who is less enthusiastic about reading, finding the right book or series of books can make all …

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Publishing on 14th Aug 2025, #Gloam by #JackMackay is a brilliant new title for your #MGHorror collections. Thanks for my copy @lizscottpr.bsky.social & @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social #UkKidLit Here’s my review 👇 vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/07/17/m...

#MGReview: Gloam by Jack Mackay

Cover image by Ben Joel Price, publisher Rock the Boat, 14 August 2025, ISBN: 978-0861549528 Think of every possible synonym for spooky, multiply by ten, and you will get somewhere close to the fee…

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It's a bumper #PictureBookFriday with this collection of 8 gorgeous books just perfect for EYFS and KS1 in the autumn term. @simonkidsuk.bsky.social @templarbooks.bsky.social @scholasticuk.bsky.social scopeforimagination.co.uk/2025/07/11/p...

Picture Books to Share

Come Back Gosling by Anne Booth & illustrated by David Litchfield (Templar Books – June 2025) Come Back Gosling by Anne Booth is a beautiful story celebrating books, friendship and growin…

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Out now! #BfK273, our #summer special! Authorgraph interview Kenneth Oppel, Windows into Illustration Jarvis, new Beyond the Secret Garden, new Picture This, Nikesh Shukla on reading for pleasure + interviews, new #childrensbook reviews & more #KidLit #BookSky 😎 booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/bfk-27...

Wonderful to see you here! The #LittleRebelsAward is an award for UK radical children’s fiction, run by @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social & @housmansbookshop.bsky.social on behalf of the Alliance of Radical Booksellers. And we’ve just announced our: 2025 Little Rebels Award Shortlist!

Today I'm sharing nine completely captivating middle grade adventures that will get kids reading this summer! Find my reviews on the link below: scopeforimagination.co.uk/2025/07/09/c... #UKKidLit #KidLitUK

Captivating Middle Grade

Felix and the Future Agency by Rachel Morrisroe & illustrated by Paddy Donnelly (Simon & Schuster – May 2025) Being able to know the future might seem like a totally amazing skill to …

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Thank you so very much @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social & @netgalley.bsky.social for early access to #TheChangelingChild by @hsnorup.bsky.social A brilliantly imagined eco-fantasy. #UkKidLit #MiddleGrade Here’s my review: vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/07/12/m...

#MGReview: The Changeling Child by H.S. Norup

Cover image by Thy Bui, publisher Pushkin Press/Pushkin Children’s Books, 14 August 2025, ISBN: 978-1782695189 The Changeling Child is the enthralling follow up to H.S. Norup’s 2023 novel Int…

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Margaret McDonald Wins 2025 #BranfordBoaseAward A joyful celebration earlier this week celebrating the best of new fiction for young people. And another prize for #GlasgowBoys! @faberchildrens.bsky.social #UKKidLit alibrarylady.blog/2025/07/12/m...

Margaret McDonald Wins 2025 Branford Boase Award

Debut author Margaret McDonald added the Branford Boase to her impressive list of awards at a thoroughly enjoyable ceremony held at the Centre for Literacy for Primary Education earlier this week. …

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I'm excited to be working with @questfriendz.bsky.social to reveal the cover of the second book in their chapter books series. SuperQuesters Mission: Rainforest Magic by @pauliancross.bsky.social‬ is out on 6 Nov. You can pre-order your copy now: tinyurl.com/AmazonSQRM @bouncemarketing.bsky.social

Final bumper issue of Reading Matters from @librarylady.bsky.social includes a recommendation for How to be Disabled and Proud (or at least sorta ok with it …) written by @cathyreay.bsky.social, illustrated by @skietchy.bsky.social. Plus details of The Story Arcade at The Story Museum and lots more.

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Hello children's book lovers. Here's my final Reading Matters children's book news round up to help you catch up with what you may have missed. Awards news, summer reading ideas and book suggestions to tempt! #UKKidLit alibrarylady.blog/2025/07/05/r...

#HeroinesOfTheAncientWorld is a top-notch non-fiction title for #MG readers, written by #HonorCargillMartin, illustrated by #MargauxCarpentier & published by @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #UkKidLit #KidLitUk vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/07/03/n...

#Non-fictionReview: Heroines of the Ancient World by Honor Cargill-Martin, illustrated by Margaux Carpentier

Cover image by Margaux Carpentier, published by Walker Books, 1 May 2025, ISBN: 978-1529507522 Heroines of the Ancient World is an excellent non-fiction title written by classicist and historian, H…

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NEW for #SLAmembers: explore our capsule #bookcollections. These #booklists will help you maximise the impact of every book on your shelves! Log in to see our KS2 & KS3 lists now: bit.ly/4kpcaPg (members only). Thank you @peters-books.bsky.social for supporting with discounted book packs! 📚 #booksky

Recommended Reads from the SLA

Created exclusively for SLA members, our carefully curated book lists will help you to build collections that engage the children and young people you support, across all their varied interests, learn...

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So here are my favourite 16 #MiddleGrade (hate that term) books released so far this year 2025 They range from Dystopian Sci-Fi to Epic fantasy and from wild adventure to quiet, gentle storytelling. All are brilliantly written and all have grabbed different readers in our school.

Hello children's book lovers. Here's my final Reading Matters children's book news round up to help you catch up with what you may have missed. Awards news, summer reading ideas and book suggestions to tempt! #UKKidLit alibrarylady.blog/2025/07/05/r...

Reading Matters – children’s book news

Welcome to my final round up of children’s book news for this academic year. What a lot of awards news there has been! I’ve tried to include as many of the winners and shortlists as possible …

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