Authors Aloud UK
@authorsalouduk.bsky.social
We specialise in arranging author, illustrator, poet and storyteller visits to schools, libraries and other venues in the UK or abroad. We run many virtual events too. https://linktr.ee/AuthorsAloudUK
We are very happy to be welcoming some new authors this term and first up is
Sue Palmer, hi and welcome Sue! You can find out more about Sue's school visits & book her here authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/sue-...
Sue Palmer, hi and welcome Sue! You can find out more about Sue's school visits & book her here authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/sue-...
September 18, 2026 at 2:07 PM
We are very happy to be welcoming some new authors this term and first up is
Sue Palmer, hi and welcome Sue! You can find out more about Sue's school visits & book her here authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/sue-...
Sue Palmer, hi and welcome Sue! You can find out more about Sue's school visits & book her here authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/sue-...
We know it's only September but we're fully in the mood for spooky season after reading Guy Bass's latest! It'll send shivers up your spine 👻 You can find out more about Guy's school visits & book him for a virtual or in person visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/guy-...
September 16, 2026 at 9:41 AM
We know it's only September but we're fully in the mood for spooky season after reading Guy Bass's latest! It'll send shivers up your spine 👻 You can find out more about Guy's school visits & book him for a virtual or in person visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/guy-...
It is #LiteracyDay2026 today, this year the overriding theme is 'Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity' which is certainly something we wholeheartedly support here at Authors Aloud UK
@unesco.bsky.social How are you marking the day, we'd love to hear about it www.unesco.org/en/days/lite...
@unesco.bsky.social How are you marking the day, we'd love to hear about it www.unesco.org/en/days/lite...
International Literacy Day
8 September
www.unesco.org
September 8, 2026 at 11:04 AM
It is #LiteracyDay2026 today, this year the overriding theme is 'Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity' which is certainly something we wholeheartedly support here at Authors Aloud UK
@unesco.bsky.social How are you marking the day, we'd love to hear about it www.unesco.org/en/days/lite...
@unesco.bsky.social How are you marking the day, we'd love to hear about it www.unesco.org/en/days/lite...
We're definitely feeling the #summervibes in the AAUK office and we hope you all have a wonderful, restful summer with lots of reading and relaxing #goallin authorsalouduk.co.uk
July 16, 2026 at 2:22 PM
We're definitely feeling the #summervibes in the AAUK office and we hope you all have a wonderful, restful summer with lots of reading and relaxing #goallin authorsalouduk.co.uk
Congratulations to Patrice Lawrence, the new #UKChildrensLaureate , such a great choice, we are thrilled!
July 7, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Congratulations to Patrice Lawrence, the new #UKChildrensLaureate , such a great choice, we are thrilled!
A warm Authors Aloud UK welcome to Paterson Joseph who has recently joined us. You can read more about Paterson & find out how to book him here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/pate...
July 6, 2026 at 1:55 PM
A warm Authors Aloud UK welcome to Paterson Joseph who has recently joined us. You can read more about Paterson & find out how to book him here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/pate...
Primary schools in London & the SE sound the bargain klaxon! Popular author @sufiyaahmed.bsky.social is offering a 50% discount for visits in Sept , to help get you off to a great start for the remainder of the #yearofreading #goallin Book here:https://authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/sufiya-ahmed/
July 1, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Primary schools in London & the SE sound the bargain klaxon! Popular author @sufiyaahmed.bsky.social is offering a 50% discount for visits in Sept , to help get you off to a great start for the remainder of the #yearofreading #goallin Book here:https://authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/sufiya-ahmed/
We are starting this week off with some #poetry from Adisa aka The Verbalizer , we could listen to him for hours. Adisa does have some slots left for bookings before the end of term , find out how to book him here : authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/adisa/ #goallin
June 29, 2026 at 9:57 AM
We are starting this week off with some #poetry from Adisa aka The Verbalizer , we could listen to him for hours. Adisa does have some slots left for bookings before the end of term , find out how to book him here : authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/adisa/ #goallin
Author @saviour.bsky.social has given us an amazing offer for schools in & around East Yorkshire to celebrate the publication of his latest book #theelephantandtheemperor , £70 reduction on visits with no travel expenses! Better snap this up quickly : authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/savi... #goallin
June 25, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Author @saviour.bsky.social has given us an amazing offer for schools in & around East Yorkshire to celebrate the publication of his latest book #theelephantandtheemperor , £70 reduction on visits with no travel expenses! Better snap this up quickly : authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/savi... #goallin
We had such a wonderful time yesterday #carnegies2026 , congratulations to the winners & to those on the longlist & shortlist, such an amazing celebration of reading & books #goallin
June 24, 2026 at 1:14 PM
We had such a wonderful time yesterday #carnegies2026 , congratulations to the winners & to those on the longlist & shortlist, such an amazing celebration of reading & books #goallin
Just 1 more day until the #Carnegies2026 announcements & we are looking forward to being there & celebrating the winners. It's such an amazing achievement to be shortlisted so we'd like to congratulate all the authors & illustrators & wish you all good luck @carnegiemedals.bsky.social
June 22, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Just 1 more day until the #Carnegies2026 announcements & we are looking forward to being there & celebrating the winners. It's such an amazing achievement to be shortlisted so we'd like to congratulate all the authors & illustrators & wish you all good luck @carnegiemedals.bsky.social
This #RefugeeWeek we're shining a light on author @sufiyaahmed.bsky.social , whose powerful stories explore themes of identity, belonging, courage and hope. Find out more about Sufiya's school visits & book her here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/sufi...
June 18, 2026 at 1:26 PM
This #RefugeeWeek we're shining a light on author @sufiyaahmed.bsky.social , whose powerful stories explore themes of identity, belonging, courage and hope. Find out more about Sufiya's school visits & book her here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/sufi...
Our featured author today is #SamAngus & particularly her novel, Captain as its #RefugeeWeek You can book Sam for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/sam-...
#GoAllIn
#GoAllIn
June 16, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Our featured author today is #SamAngus & particularly her novel, Captain as its #RefugeeWeek You can book Sam for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/sam-...
#GoAllIn
#GoAllIn
Last day tomorrow of #empathydayfestival & we hope you have found some great suggestions of books that make #readingforempathy easier. These four that are included on the list from our authors are excellent 😊 #goallin authorsalouduk.co.uk
June 10, 2026 at 9:18 AM
Last day tomorrow of #empathydayfestival & we hope you have found some great suggestions of books that make #readingforempathy easier. These four that are included on the list from our authors are excellent 😊 #goallin authorsalouduk.co.uk
The #EmpathyDayFestival continues this week so we'd like to draw your attention to more of our authors/poets whose brilliant books are included in the #readforempathy book lists @empathylabuk.bsky.social #goallin
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authorsalouduk.co.uk
June 8, 2026 at 9:14 AM
The #EmpathyDayFestival continues this week so we'd like to draw your attention to more of our authors/poets whose brilliant books are included in the #readforempathy book lists @empathylabuk.bsky.social #goallin
authorsalouduk.co.uk
authorsalouduk.co.uk
It's day one of the #empathydayfestival , we hope you are all getting involved! Here's a few of our authors' books that are included in the #readforempathy booklists , all great stories. Find out more about the authors on our website authorsalouduk.co.uk @empathylabuk.bsky.social #goallin
June 4, 2026 at 2:28 PM
It's day one of the #empathydayfestival , we hope you are all getting involved! Here's a few of our authors' books that are included in the #readforempathy booklists , all great stories. Find out more about the authors on our website authorsalouduk.co.uk @empathylabuk.bsky.social #goallin
Today our spotlight is on author Joanne Owen and the sessions she can deliver in both primary and secondary schools . You can find out more about Joanne & book her here : authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/joan...
#goallin
#goallin
June 2, 2026 at 11:08 AM
Today our spotlight is on author Joanne Owen and the sessions she can deliver in both primary and secondary schools . You can find out more about Joanne & book her here : authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/joan...
#goallin
#goallin
On this lovely sunny day we're featuring @stupidmonster.bsky.social because just like the sun his books always make us smile, especially #mightymegapets ! You can book Gary for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/gary...
May 21, 2026 at 12:37 PM
On this lovely sunny day we're featuring @stupidmonster.bsky.social because just like the sun his books always make us smile, especially #mightymegapets ! You can book Gary for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/gary...
Our featured author today is Adam Baron , his novel Boy Under Water is a particularly apt read for #mentalhealthawarenessmonth You can book Adam for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/adam...
May 18, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Our featured author today is Adam Baron , his novel Boy Under Water is a particularly apt read for #mentalhealthawarenessmonth You can book Adam for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/adam...
Happy #bookbirthday today to @saviour.bsky.social for #bookofsongs . You can find out more about Saviour's adventurous stories and book him for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/savi...
May 12, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Happy #bookbirthday today to @saviour.bsky.social for #bookofsongs . You can find out more about Saviour's adventurous stories and book him for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/savi...
Wow look at all these fab books our authors had published yesterday, congratulations to all , just in time for a weekend read! #bookbirthday #publicationday #goallin
May 8, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Wow look at all these fab books our authors had published yesterday, congratulations to all , just in time for a weekend read! #bookbirthday #publicationday #goallin
Happy birthday @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social ! We don't think we could possibly choose a favourite book of Michael's but as it is Ridiculous Raps & Rhymes #bookbirthday , we'll focus on that! @mrmcgrammar.bsky.social #goallin
May 7, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Happy birthday @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social ! We don't think we could possibly choose a favourite book of Michael's but as it is Ridiculous Raps & Rhymes #bookbirthday , we'll focus on that! @mrmcgrammar.bsky.social #goallin
#SATs season is coming up & things can start to feel a bit full on, this can be when some children need creativity the most.
#GillianMcClure uses drawing & storytelling to help pupils find ideas & build confidence without pressure.
It doesn’t have to start with writing. Good luck everyone #goallin
#GillianMcClure uses drawing & storytelling to help pupils find ideas & build confidence without pressure.
It doesn’t have to start with writing. Good luck everyone #goallin
May 5, 2026 at 10:25 AM
#SATs season is coming up & things can start to feel a bit full on, this can be when some children need creativity the most.
#GillianMcClure uses drawing & storytelling to help pupils find ideas & build confidence without pressure.
It doesn’t have to start with writing. Good luck everyone #goallin
#GillianMcClure uses drawing & storytelling to help pupils find ideas & build confidence without pressure.
It doesn’t have to start with writing. Good luck everyone #goallin
We'll be reading these two great books by Sophy Henn & James Carter today for #internationaljazzday , are there any other books you'd recommend for music loving young readers?
authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/soph...
authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/jame...
authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/soph...
authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/jame...
April 30, 2026 at 12:40 PM
We'll be reading these two great books by Sophy Henn & James Carter today for #internationaljazzday , are there any other books you'd recommend for music loving young readers?
authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/soph...
authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/jame...
authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/soph...
authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/jame...
Today a big Authors Aloud UK welcome goes out to @clairelinney.bsky.social , we're very happy to be working with you 😊 You can find out more about Claire's school visits here:https://authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/claire-linney/ #schoolvisits #goallin
April 24, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Today a big Authors Aloud UK welcome goes out to @clairelinney.bsky.social , we're very happy to be working with you 😊 You can find out more about Claire's school visits here:https://authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/claire-linney/ #schoolvisits #goallin