Sue Wallman
@suewallman.bsky.social
Author of 8 Young Adult thrillers including LYING ABOUT LAST SUMMER, I KNOW YOU DID IT and WATCH YOUR BACK. Does school visits. Often found drinking wine, eating crisps & reading. Agent: Becky Bagnell #theArchers
Oh no, I'm taking my one man show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival & I've just seen that I've sold a grand total of ZERO TICKETS for the first two shows. It's on from 7th August and I promise it's not rubbish. If you know any families around Edinburgh next week, please do tell them about my show.
I regret to inform you that we have reached the “Broadmoor is a holiday camp” stage of right-wing discourse.
‘Wings of the Wyld’ is a fantasy adventure about a girl called Ren who lives on a floating island, all she’s ever wanted is to fly on a wyvern but her dream is shattered when she fails the entrance exam to wyvern-flying school. And then the sky-pirates attack! #ukteenchat
In Germany, we prefer "Tankrabatt". "commuters and travellers get a €49 ticket for unlimited off-peak travel on buses, trams, trains and metro services for three months. The measure aims to cut fuel use and provide a cheaper alternative to private cars." economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/visit/ne...
Netherlands plans €49 summer pass for cheaper public transport travel - The Economic Times
The Dutch government is considering a €49 summer ticket for unlimited off-peak public transport to combat rising fuel costs and the energy crisis. Backed by the PRO party, the proposal aims to offer a...
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UK teachers and librarians but especially NEU 2026 conference delegates: Please sign in support of this Urgency Motion in defence of Librarians to fight against Censorship and the Far Right - forms.office.com/e/3vkBFUqCwK This is why: www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/03/grea...
Greater Manchester school library censorship: who is accountable? - Index on Censorship
Now that Lowry Academy has been publicly named, Index has written a follow-up to last week's book banning story
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Cracking story from the Observer. This secret funding has to be stopped observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Reform accused of using third party to turn crypto into c...
Digital currency donations have been turned into sterling to make them much less easy to track, sources say
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UK authors - I urge you to read this article about a school in Manchester who removed hundreds of our books from their library they deemed ‘inappropriate’ and share. This is appalling censorship - and it’s coming from the school’s head and SLT themselves. @indexoncensorship.org
School book banning escalates in the UK as Greater Manchester secondary school censors scores of books - Index on Censorship
A school librarian faced a disciplinary hearing and scores of books were removed from her school library after she stocked Laura Bates’ Men Who Hate Women
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We are so excited for our next Comics Club with Mark of Quickdraw Comics Club! Join Mark for a Bunny Books showcase and craft activity this Easter holiday. 🗓️ Tuesday 7th April, 3-4pm 🎨 Ideal ages 6-11 🎟️ Limited tickets remaining via our bio/website
Because poetry books deserve bookmarks I’ve spent today making some. June Somewhere will be published on June 1st and available in the usual places but if you order direct from me I’ll pop in a bookmark. #poetrybooks #poetryconmunity #poetsofbluesky #poets #poetrybook
www.youtube.com/shorts/dfbSn... I love London and I hope this reel from @theeconomistnews.bsky.social is spread far and wide
Is London as dangerous you think? | The Economist
YouTube video by The Economist
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Congratulations @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social ! Inspiring!
Emma Finlayson-Palmer@finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · 6mo agoCelebrating 10 years of #ukteenchat the fabulous 1st ever guests @ambercaraveo.bsky.social & @joannamoult.bsky.social of Skylark Literary will be joining me on Tues 3rd Feb 8-9pm GMT right here on BlueSky. Hope you see you there 🙂 #writingcommunity #writerslife #literaryagents #SkylarkLiterary
@comedywriter.bsky.social do you have a link to any courses you’re running in 2026?
Absolutely love the Beaver names - Sigourney and Justin 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #TheArchers
Just finished Lucas Maxwell’s YA debut #AMillionTinyMissilesAllAtOnce - what a rewarding, heartbreaking read. I felt I was there in the snow with Elias as he searched for his brother @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social Thank you for the proof. OUT APRIL 2026
Huge congratulations to Jasmine Richards and the Storymix Books team on the publication of its first book — THE OTHER FATHER CHRISTMAS. It’s a delightful, heartwarming Christmas tale. It was lovely to celebrate last night with so many Storymix writers, supporters and friends! @storymix.bsky.social
Just finished this super fun middle grade. Genuinely funny. I particularly liked how Alex’s parents are so helpful and supportive! @lindsaylit.bsky.social @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social
Why don’t Oliver’s other children have any contact with him? #TheArchers
I’m very excited that you can now preorder my debut novel from Blackwell’s Books! blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/pro... @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social
Congratulations @klkettle.bsky.social ! 🎉
K.L.Kettle@klkettle.bsky.social · 10mo agomy new book got announced today. Out Feb 2026 and already available to pre order #BlackMirror meets #ReadyPlayerOne! ‘Control, Alter, Delete’ is the new speculative YA thriller tackling themes of technology and power dynamics.#ControlAlterDelete www.instagram.com/p/DPv50GNDwS...
Banned Books Week… so here’s LLAMA GLAMARAMA by me and Garry Parsons - banned in some places in the US because it *checks notes* “promotes a social justice agenda.” It’s about a llama who likes dancing.
Out TODAY - #KeepYourFriendsClose is a super tense, twisty DARK thriller that’s as good as it looks! 🎉🎉🎉 🎉🎉 @cynthiamurphyya.bsky.social @penguinbooks.bsky.social
Cynthia Murphy@cynthiamurphyya.bsky.social · 11mo agoHello Bluesky! My new book is out this week and I just wanted to show you how pretty she is 💙 #KeepYourFriendsClose
I have two lovely in-person courses starting soon on Thursdays at City Lit in Covent Garden, London. Writing for Children Workshop share.google/xquaanKMJ0kq... and Advanced Writing for Children Advanced: Finising Your Novel share.google/ypPyB80tGLZg... Do join me and spread the word!
Writing for children: workshop
This workshop is for you if you are writing children’s books. During the workshop you will take turns to share work and will develop your work-in-progress with constructive feedback from tutor and cla...
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Ugh. Adam lording it over Stella with his “One final thing”. So entitled. Highly satisfying response from her! #TheArchers
#TheArchers re the harvest, David said,”Brian is family. I can’t go against his wishes.” How is Brian family to David?
Over on @ukyaspotlight.bsky.social , interviews with Philip Womack, Sue Wallman, and Monique Turner @philipwomack.bsky.social @suewallman.bsky.social @littleislandbooks.bsky.social @scholasticuk.bsky.social @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social #UKYA #UKYASpotlight ukyaspotlight.co.uk/2025/07/23/a...
Annual Event 2025: Philip Womack, Sue Wallman, and Monique Turner
Interview with three UKYA authors
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Got to station in torrential rain, wrung out my skirt, hopped on train and the ceiling is leaking 😱
