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A fun play on the Stevenson Jekyll and Hyde tales, nowhere near Edinburgh though there are enough Goths in Edinburgh to be called Gothville.

Fun and full of great illustrations

#BookSky #KidLitUK 💙📚

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October 8, 2026 at 6:16 PM
booksforkeeps.bsky.social
There’s more than a scrap of magick in Helen Parry’s hugely enjoyable novel, which is our NEW Book of the Week.

Check out our review and enjoy a Q&A interview with the Helen too. @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social #KidLitUK

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The cover of A Scrap of Moss and Magick by Helen Parry, cover illustration by Melissa Castrillon. A photograph of author Helen Parry. She has silvery gray hair, blue eyes and is looking directly into the camera. Helen's debut novel A Scrap of Moss and Magick is the new Books for Keeps Book of the Week.
October 8, 2026 at 3:58 PM
jacquisydney.bsky.social
Wishing the very happiest of happy book birthdays to The Night House Files: The Ghosts of Grey Towers by @dansmithauthor.bsky.social & Luke Brookes 😱

Out today for 11+ readers from @barringtonstoke.bsky.social

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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The Ghosts of Grey Towers (The Night House Files 4) by Dan Smith, illustrated by Luke Brookes
Cover illustration © 2026 Luke Brookes For scary stories to actually scare us they need to play on a fear that we have. Very often in children’s horror, that fear is of something that we know…
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October 8, 2026 at 2:03 PM
lesleyparr.bsky.social
'leading?' I'll take that, @writersandartists.bsky.social, thank you!
Want to follow? Join us on October 20th and beyond...
#KidLitUK #writingcourse #amwriting

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an advert for a writing course 'Writing your children's book' with Lesley Parr
October 8, 2026 at 12:36 PM
joshuaseigal.bsky.social
Got this feedback from my publicist from today’s school visit. Have now visited ten schools in four days, keeping 5-7 yr olds engaged for an hour at a stretch. Whatever crap life throws at me, I know deep down that I am truly excellent at my job. #EduSky #KidLitUK
October 8, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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It's publication day for A Scrap of Moss & Magick! Officially out in the world, with @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social. It feels at once wildly thrilling & strangely distant.

(Alt Text for extended thanks! Links in bio!)

Good luck, little book, out in the world! Go well!

#ukkidlit #kidlituk #middlegrade
A picture of my book, A Scrap of Moss and Magick, on a beautiful purple background. There is text around it: Out Now. From dazzling debut author Helen Parry. Illustrations by Melissa Castrillón. Many, many thanks to everyone who has worked on this with me: the extraordinary David Fickling Books who are so committed & passionate about children's books (& especially editor extraordinaire Rosie & marketing genius Fern), to Liz Scott who's worked so hard & cleverly promoting it, & to Melissa Castrillón whose art inside & outside the book is so beautiful & perfect. And thank you to everyone who has supported it: Philippa Leathley, Gita Ralleigh, Helena Duggan with their kind comments; Jacqui Sydney, Sally Farr & Leonni Lark for their lovely early reviews. On a purple background with beautiful leafy fronds by Melissa Castrillón, a quote@ 'An instant classic. All the warmth of a hot chocolate with delicious darkness sprinkled on top. A must read for fans of Diana Wynne Jones.' Philippa Leathley, author of The Inkbound Series.
October 8, 2026 at 8:49 AM
studionib.bsky.social
#inktober2026 Day 7, and the prompt word is PANIC. ... continuing the tale of the Ogre!
#Inktober #Inktober_panic #kidlitUK
October 7, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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October 7, 2026 at 7:14 PM
jacquisydney.bsky.social
Huge thanks go to Anthony @tinytreebooks.bsky.social for sending a copy of The Adventures of David Daly: The Mirror of Time.

Out tomorrow for middle grade readers.

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The book, the cover of which shows a terrified-looking blond boy in school uniform stepping through what looks like a swirling purple whirlwind, clutching a jewelled hand mirror in his left hand with a large ferris wheel and the Statue of Liberty behind him and a man in a black suit to the right of the picture glaring at him.
October 7, 2026 at 4:09 PM
letterboxlibrary.bsky.social
“A fable of intergenerational love, kinship and identity”

A wonderful launch for The Tale That Time Sews at @theclpe.bsky.social ‘s gorgeous Literacy Library last week. Happy smiles filled the room🙂

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Illustrator Jane Ray, white woman, shoulder length brown hair in white shirt and dark trousers on left. Author Sita Brahmachari, S Asian woman with dark hair pinned up in white shirt and dark blue trousers, with red and white patterned shawl o. Right. Both are laughing. Behind them, a slide of their book. 3 women in a row, stood up, from waist up. Left is a woman of colour with long dark hair, with black Tshirt and chunky red necklace. Holds a copy of The Tale That Time Sews in right hand (silver bangles on wrist). In middle is white woman in blue/white patterned top, shoulder length light brown hair, glasses. Right is woman of colour, long dark hair in burgundy top and glasses. All smiling! Bookshelves in background.
October 7, 2026 at 12:47 PM
letterboxlibrary.bsky.social
Another title we loved over at #PhoebePicks
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theclpe.bsky.social CLPE @theclpe.bsky.social · Jun 29
Phoebe, our librarian, shares her top KS1 pick: We Are Definitely Human by X. Fang, published by Pushkin Press. A funny, warm-hearted story about kindness, community and the challenge of blending in. Discover more KS1 recommendations on the CLPE blog.
October 7, 2026 at 12:33 PM
lesleyparr.bsky.social
I'm very proud to write for @barringtonstoke.bsky.social. #booksky #KidLitUK
barringtonstoke.bsky.social Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 3d
We use thoughtful design and expert editing to ensure that every one of our dyslexia-friendly books provides a smooth, accessible reading experience. What makes reading easier for you? #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek
October 6, 2026 at 2:23 PM
jacquisydney.bsky.social
Out now for 7+ readers, Secrets of the Museum: Solar System by Joalda Morancy & Kelsey Kelzuki is a brilliant introduction to the subject 🪐

@bonnierbooks.bsky.social
#BigPicturePress

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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Secrets of the Museum: Solar System by Joalda Morancy, illustrated by Kelsey Oseid
Cover illustration copyright © 2026 by Kelsey Oseid Space is a source of endless fascination for many of us, but for children especially it can be really tricky to get your head round not just its …
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October 6, 2026 at 1:33 PM
wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social
A few books to celebrate UK Space Week:

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UK Space Week
Celebrate UK Space Week with this selection of children's books!
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October 6, 2026 at 11:29 AM
jacquisydney.bsky.social
The latest in one of my favourite series for budding historians, What it was like to be a Norman by @davidlongwriter.bsky.social & Stefano Tambellini publishes Thursday for 9+ readers.

@barringtonstoke.bsky.social

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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What it was like to be a Norman (Wiwl7) by David Long, illustrated by Stefano Tambellini
Cover illustration © 2026 Stefano Tambellini With the recent arrival of the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum and its subsequent exhibition there, now seems like the perfect time to introduce c…
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October 5, 2026 at 2:44 PM
jacquisydney.bsky.social
Fabulous comic book/graphic novel post today!

I can’t wait to get stuck into Corpse Talk: Dead, Famous and Very Chatty by Adam & Lisa Murphy and Bunny vs Monkey: Day of the Heroes by @jamiesmart.bsky.social

Both out 08/10, enormous thanks go to Fern @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social

#KidsGN #KidlitUK
On the left: Corpse Talk: Dead, Famous and Very Chatty, the cover of which shows Toussant Louverture, Nero and Cleopatra. On the right: Bunny vs Monkey: Day of the Heroes, the cover of which shows Bunny beneath the title brandishing a carrot.
October 5, 2026 at 12:59 PM
letterboxlibrary.bsky.social
Quite the line up for this upcoming online children’s lit conf!
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leafjournal.bsky.social Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 4d
On Writing for Young People Conference 2026. Online. 5-6 Nov. Speakers include Aneesh Barai on the panel 'Writing Black British History for Children' with Yinka Olusoga, J. T. Williams and Karen Sands-O'Connor. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...
A brown person with a beard and glasses smiles at the camera. The text reads 'Aneesh Barai'.
October 5, 2026 at 10:46 AM
gitaralleigh.bsky.social
Hope to see you at this timely conference! Programme includes keynotes by David Roberts & Dr Emily Corbett plus industry panel & stars of picture books, middle-grade & YA including Kristina Rahim, Sarah Hagger-Holt & Gayathiri Kamalakanthan. #ukkidlit #kidlituk
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ibbyuk.bsky.social IBBY UK @ibbyuk.bsky.social · 6d
We've had to change the venue for our upcoming conference but we're very pleased to say that it will now take place at St Anne's Parish Hall, Kew Green, London TW9 3AA, right next door to the Gardens.

🚂 Kew Bridge (main line) and Kew Gardens (District Line) stations are nearby.
October 5, 2026 at 9:19 AM
gntread24.bsky.social
Fun poems, word play, rhythms & classics. #bookbloggers #librarians #KidsBooksFriday #KidLitUK #Poetry #ChildrensPoems #UKKidLit #KidLit @brianmosespoet.bsky.social #SimonLambPoet
Blue background. White Hermit crab. Poems in 50 words. Blue sky with lanterns. Tiger. Figures with musical instruments. Running hate. Orange, black, purple & gold. Brick wall. Green parrot 🦜 splashing white paint on the orange brick work. White cat with guitar under yellow spotlight.
October 4, 2026 at 8:59 PM
hfj0108.bsky.social
When the Birds Wake Up by Jessica Mary Ellis is a beautiful book in so many ways and exactly what I needed today #UKKidLit #KidLitUK
Cover of When the Birds Wake Up illustrated by Sophie Burrows Shows Pear playing with her foster dog Piglet.
October 4, 2026 at 4:13 PM
jacquisydney.bsky.social
Huge fun for KS2 readers, Diary of a Dreadful Dragon by Ben Miller, illustrated by Elisa Paganelli, is out now.

@simonandschuster.bsky.social

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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Diary of a Dreadful Dragon by Ben Miller
Cover illustration copyright © Elisa Paganelli 2026 Sometimes even I need a short read – preferably one that’s fun and has great pictures – and finding myself in such a position, …
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October 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM
sflayzell.northsky.social
My short story "The Lantern Man" tells of a terrifying encounter with a ghost who made a deal with the devil

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#SpookySunday #Fens #KidLitUK
October 4, 2026 at 11:35 AM
kitbutlermagster.bsky.social
This fine fellow is my pal, Jeremy, from Two Jay's Antiques.
As you can see from his stock, he is a man of exquisite taste and is no stranger to making quality, signed, purchases.
Looks like he's just made another one...😉😉

#magster #authorlife #antiquesfair #booksales #ukkidlit #kidlituk
October 4, 2026 at 8:33 AM
scoobiesue2.bsky.social
Today's review...'A Christmas Carol' by Charles Dickens, illustrated by Chris Mould @faberchildrens.bsky.social A wonderfully illustrated version of one of my favourite stories! #KidLitUK
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A Christmas Carol — Through the Bookshelf
The story of the transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge from ‘a squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching covetous old sinner’ into a ‘good friend, as good a master, and as good a man as the goo...
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October 4, 2026 at 7:07 AM
scoobiesue2.bsky.social
Today's review...'Peas on Your Knees: A Life in the Poems of Michael Rosen'
with illustrations by Quentin Blake, Polly Dunbar, Bob Graham, Yasmeen Ismail and Ken Wilson-Max Full of my favourites! #KidLitUK
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Peas on Your Knees: A Life in the Poems of Michael Rosen — Through the Bookshelf
Since I started teaching, Michael Rosen’s poetry has appeared in my lessons with every class and group of children- of all ages- that that I have worked with. Bursting with fun, observational humour a...
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October 3, 2026 at 5:39 PM