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#Congratulations to all @thecarnegie.bsky.social nominees 🎉🎉🎉

carnegies.co.uk/medals/

#Carnegies2027 #ChildrensBooks #BookAward #UKKidLit #KidLitUk #Booksky
November 2, 2026 at 10:22 AM
studionib.bsky.social
Day 31, the final drawing of #inktober2026, and the prompt word is FLEX

Happy Halloween everyone!

#Inktober #Inktober_FLEX #halloween #kidlitART #kidlitUK
October 31, 2026 at 10:13 PM
branfordboaseaward.bsky.social
Delighted to count more than a dozen #BranfordBoaseAward favourites on the #Carnegies Medal for Writing list including @mglnrd.bsky.social @franceshardinge.bsky.social @pgbellwriter.bsky.social @lukepalmer.bsky.social @patricknessbooks.bsky.social 🎉#KidLitUK
booksforkeeps.bsky.social Books for Keeps, the children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social · 2d
Always exciting: @cilip.bsky.social has announced the nominations for the 2027 #Carnegies, launching the 90th anniversary celebrations of the UK’s longest-running book awards for children and young people. Find out what's on the lists and sign up to shadow 👇
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Logo for the Carnegies
November 2, 2026 at 12:42 PM
studionib.bsky.social
Day 29 of #inktober2026, and the prompt word is TUSK

#Inktober #Inktober_TUSK
#kidlitART #kidlitUK
October 29, 2026 at 10:55 PM
studionib.bsky.social
Day 30 of #inktober2026, and the prompt word is COOKIE

One more day to go!

#Inktober #Inktober_COOKIE
#kidlitART #kidlitUK
October 30, 2026 at 7:24 PM
booksforkeeps.bsky.social
IBBY UK has announced the two books chosen for the 2027 IBBY Selection of Outstanding Books for Young People with Disabilities List. Find out more and which authors have swept the board. @ibbyuk.bsky.social #KidLitUK

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A photograph of James and Lucy Catchpole.
November 3, 2026 at 9:18 AM
metaphrog.bsky.social
Weekend read: another great Nina Peanut graphic novel by Sarah Bowie. #KidsGN📚💬 #KidLitUK
November 2, 2026 at 8:56 AM
letterboxlibrary.bsky.social
For all of you Facebook folk…
We know lots of you teachers like FB’s “long form” and now you can find us over there!
#KidLitUK
#BookSky

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November 2, 2026 at 1:37 PM
cazapr1.bsky.social
A new national prize from YLG: The Brian Wildsmith prize "is open to libraries, schools and third-sector organisations and will recognise projects which use pictures, visual storytelling and #illustration in ways that enhance and enrich children’s engagement with books and reading." #KidLitUK
booksforkeeps.bsky.social Books for Keeps, the children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social · 2d
The Youth Libraries Group is launching a new national prize celebrating the power of #illustration to inspire children to read for pleasure.  The prize has been set up in the name of Brian Wildsmith in collaboration with his family & @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

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Logo for the new The Brian Wildsmith Prize. It includes a painting of an apple in Wildsmith's distinctive style.
November 2, 2026 at 7:51 AM
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I ❤️ #TheStreetWhereSantaLives, a heartwarming #festive celebration of #community & caring told from a small girl's perspective 🎅
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@harriethowebks.bsky.social @juliachristians.bsky.social @littletigeruk.bsky.social
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #StorySnug #BookSky #PictureBook
The Street Where Santa Lives The Street Where Santa Lives The Street Where Santa Lives
November 2, 2026 at 11:30 AM
letterboxlibrary.bsky.social
There’s an exciting new prize just launched! Focused on showcasing & sharing best practise around visual literacy.

Libraries/school projects which harness illustrations to encourage reading for pleasure can express an interest from now until 26th March 2027.
#KidLitUK
@cilip.bsky.social
booksforkeeps.bsky.social Books for Keeps, the children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social · 2d
The Youth Libraries Group is launching a new national prize celebrating the power of #illustration to inspire children to read for pleasure.  The prize has been set up in the name of Brian Wildsmith in collaboration with his family & @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social

booksforkeeps.co.uk/youth-librar...
Logo for the new The Brian Wildsmith Prize. It includes a painting of an apple in Wildsmith's distinctive style.
November 2, 2026 at 1:43 PM
studionib.bsky.social
Day 28 of #inktober2026, and the prompt word is TROPHY

Hurrah!!

#Inktober #Inktober_TROPHY
#kidlitART #kidlitUK
October 28, 2026 at 10:34 PM
cazapr1.bsky.social
Nominations are up for #Carnegies2027! I have a few faves in the lists but normally I've already read at least half of both but this time I reckon I've only read 1/3 of the illustration list. I blame the lack of publicists on bluesky + decreased public library opening hours for browsing! #KidLitUK
carnegiemedals.bsky.social The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · 2d
The 2027 Carnegies nominations are live! 🎉 As we mark the 90th anniversary, join us in celebrating the exceptional storytelling & illustration recognised this year.🏆 Congrats to all nominees! 📖❤️ CILIP
#Carnegies2027 #ChildrensBooks #BookAwards
November 2, 2026 at 12:27 PM
lawrenceschimel.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlituk
letterboxlibrary.bsky.social Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 27d
“We’ve come a long way in the past 50 years, but that’s only the start”

How lgbtq+ children’s books are becoming more intersectional & complex, a perfect e.g: the integration of activism in Granddad’s Pride
@harrywoodgate.bsky.social
Danieka Ellis @bookriot.bsky.social

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What's Next for LGBTQ Picture Books?
Let's take a look back at the 45-year history of LGBTQ picture books to get a sense of what might be next.
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October 28, 2026 at 11:35 AM
scoobiesue2.bsky.social
Thought I'd tell everyone here about Children's Books South West and Wales, a not-for-profit network for children’s book professionals inc. traditionally published authors, poets & illustrators; librarians; bookshops and publishers. Join us! Find out more on our website: www.cbsww.co.uk #KidLitUK
November 1, 2026 at 3:33 PM
charlienutbrown.bsky.social
Some of my favourite double acts in children's literature:

Pooh and Piglet
Moomin and Snufkin
Lyra and Pan
George and Martha

#KidsBooksFriday #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
October 30, 2026 at 10:46 AM
lisajallen.bsky.social
Ok, writing peeps, time to make some proper progress on a top-secret writing project that will, I hope, see me back on the hunt for an agent next year. More kidlit, more ludicrous fun and games, and yes, of course there's a V.I.C. (Very Important Cat) in it!! 🤷‍♀️🐈‍⬛️✍️📝📖
#amwriting #kidlituk #ukkidlit
November 3, 2026 at 8:52 AM
charlienutbrown.bsky.social
Some of my favourite double acts in children's literature:

Pooh and Piglet
Moomin and Snufkin
Lyra and Pan
George and Martha

#KidsBooksFriday #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
October 30, 2026 at 10:45 AM
jacquisydney.bsky.social
A beautiful guide filled with labelled illustrations of a wide variety of animals, plants and objects from a diverse range of settings, So Many Things by Maya Hanisch is out now for 4+ readers.

Huge thanks go to @barefootbooks.bsky.social @antswilkinson.bsky.social

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit
The book lying on my coffee table. The cover shows the title surrounded by illustrations of a wide variety of animals, plants and objects.
November 2, 2026 at 2:37 PM
cazapr1.bsky.social
#KidLitUK
authorsaragrant.bsky.social Sara Grant @authorsaragrant.bsky.social · 7d
RIPPLE is bringing together the children’s book industry to share ideas on how to build on the industry’s success & discuss how we can reach more readers. Anyone involved with children’s books is welcome. Get your FREE ticket & a place to share your ideas here: www.tickettailor.com/events/rippl...
October 28, 2026 at 8:51 AM
studionib.bsky.social
Day 26 of #inktober2026, and the prompt word is ZIP.
(A bit of blatant propaganda tonight!)

#Inktober #Inktober_ZIP
#ecology #environment #kidlitART #kidlitUK
October 26, 2026 at 9:01 PM
littlerebsprize.bsky.social
🌈Defending Freedom: LGBTQ+Lives and Children’s/YA Literature

Come see twice #LittleRebelsAward Winner @sarahhaggerholt.bsky.social at the @ibbyuk.bsky.social conference!

#KidLitUK
#FreedomToRead
#BookBans
#queerkidsbooks
ibbyuk.bsky.social IBBY UK @ibbyuk.bsky.social · 6d
Our next conference highlight - the Middle Grade and Picture Book panel 📚

Join Fen Coles from @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social and Kristina Rahim, Jodie Lancet-Grant, Sarah Hagger-Holt and Carol Tompson in this unmissable panel ✨️

📅 Saturday 7 Nov
🎟 www.tickettailor.com/events/ibbyu...
October 29, 2026 at 1:40 PM
joshuaseigal.bsky.social
a fun new poem on my blog - WELL DONE, BABY joshuaseigalpoet.blogspot.com/2026/10/well... #BookSky #Funny #KidLitUK
October 28, 2026 at 9:14 AM
booksforkeeps.bsky.social
NEW #BfK interview: Nat Harrison talks about her adventure-driven, Jules Verne inspired extravaganzas, THE GIRL WHO RACED THE WORLD including the brand new story JOURNEY INTO THE JUNGLE 🌏 @piccadilly-press.bsky.social #KidLitUK

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A photograph of author Nat Harrison. She is sitting in a chair with her head on her hand and smiling. The cover of the new book in Nat Harrison's The Girl Who Raced the World series, Journey into the Jungle.
November 4, 2026 at 9:17 AM
jacquisydney.bsky.social
A wonderful cosy middle grade fantasy, The Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Violet Rebellion by Anna James, illustrated by David Wyatt, is definitely one to treat yourself to.

Out 05/11 from @harpercollins.bsky.social

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit #NetGalley

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Chronicles of Whetherwhy: The Violet Rebellion (CoW3) by Anna James, illustrated by David Wyatt
Cover illustration copyright © Artem Chebokha 2026 People’s attitudes towards reading sometimes surprise me. Talking to someone I’ve known for some time – although not very well &…
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November 1, 2026 at 11:55 AM