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jordancollver.bsky.social Jordan Collver @jordancollver.bsky.social · Mar 18
In the most exciting creative news of my life, I can finally share what @rikworth.bsky.social and I have been hard at work at for the past year.

PETS TELL TALES: ANCIENT EGYPT from @hachettechildrens.bsky.social will be on bookshelves in July & is available to preorder NOW! 👉 geni.us/PetsTellTales
Cover art for Pets Tell Tales: Ancient Egypt featuring a pharoah anxiously holding open the jaws of a hippo with his legs. A falcon swoops between his legs, a cobra snake is wrapped around his arm and a baboon shoots a spit ball at him from behind some reeds - where a dog, ibis bird, cat, and strange dog-like Set creature also look out from. Pyramids are seen in the distance and the sunset sky fades into stars above.
April 14, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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louiestowell.bsky.social Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · Mar 6
This world book day I have a book rec for you. No, it's not a recommendation. It's a COMMAND. You MUST read this book. It's the best book for children I've read in a long time. Genuinely laugh out loud funny, with panels I go back to and laugh about a day later. GET IT NOW! #KidLitUK #WorldBookDay
The cover of Tor Freeman's book, Boss of the Underworld: Shirley vs the green menace. It has a cover quote from Jamie smart, creator of Bunny vs Monkey saying "I laughed out loud so much at this book". The cover art shows a girl and a cockroach in a spotlight on a rocky outcrop in a dark place. The girl looks heroic. The cockroach looks worried. Beneath them is a crocodile looking cross. Various characters are peeking out from behind the rock looking quite jolly. One's a frog, one's a one eyed monster, another appears to have two heads. Then there's a horse looking on who's so over everything.
March 6, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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richardruddick.bsky.social Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · Aug 24
Finally got round to reading the second in this series. Another great entry for UKS2/ KS3 that will help many readers feel seen whether they’re fans of D & D or not.
August 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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Happy publication day! #KidsGN📚💬
markbradley.bsky.social Mark Bradley @markbradley.bsky.social · Jul 3
Bumble & Snug & The Worried Dragons is out today!
It’s the final book in the series, and eagle eyed readers might spot all Bumble & Snug’s old friends in there :)
You can order it now using the following link: linktr.ee/bumbleandsnu...
Cover image for Bumble & Snug & The Worried Dragons. It is a brightly coloured image where Bumble (a shorter blue monster with a large top hat) is looking shocked at some brightly coloured dragons. Snug stand happily to one side. He is pink, with a green bow tie and bowler hat.
July 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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richardruddick.bsky.social Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · Jul 10
I’ve been very excited about the release of this book and was delighted when a copy appeared this week courtesy of @hachettechildrens.bsky.social . I loved the bold black and white art style. Both @rikworth.bsky.social and @jordancollver.bsky.social have done a brilliant job with the book 1/2
July 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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🧵 Mega thread (in progress) of graphic novels for kids & YA recommendations. Will be adding to this list progressively. Feel free to add recommendations to it but no self-promo please.
For librarians, teachers, and new readers of graphic novels.
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November 18, 2024 at 6:32 PM
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Can’t wait! #KidsGN📚💬
andicomics.bsky.social Andi Watson @andicomics.bsky.social · Sep 11
Out today in the UK.
September 11, 2025 at 9:58 AM
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neillcameron.bsky.social Neill Cameron @neillcameron.bsky.social · May 8
CAN I INTEREST YOU IN A BOOK ABOUT DONUTS?

Donut Squad Take Over The World is out TODAY, in bookshops everywhere! linktr.ee/neillcameron
A bearded man holding a very silly book.
May 8, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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Currently enjoying reading The Many Misfortunes of Eugenia Wang, a graphic novel by @zombicatures.bsky.social #KidsGN📚💬 #KidLitUK #comics
March 4, 2026 at 9:17 AM
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richardruddick.bsky.social Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · Jun 25
There are some amazing graphic novels coming out in the next few months, and a lot of them are sequels to very popular texts. Be sure to keep an eye out for these as they're going to be very popular in classes. #kidlit @robcrossley4.bsky.social @mariannedoherty.bsky.social @mattobin.bsky.social
June 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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6 year-olds discussing love.

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From Karen’s Birthday by Katy Farina/ Ann M. Martin
November 24, 2024 at 1:34 PM
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jordancollver.bsky.social Jordan Collver @jordancollver.bsky.social · May 21
Apparently publishers base quite a lot on how well a book does with presales.

Hey did you know my book is currently available to preorder? geni.us/PetsTellTales
May 22, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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bigbeardedbookseller.com Big Bearded Spookseller @bigbeardedbookseller.com · May 15
Expanding the graphic novels for younger readers, one new book at a time, getting a nice selection in the shop now but always up for suggestions
Hand holding the graphic novel ‘Stitch Head’ in front of a blurred book case
May 16, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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Detective Beans by @exocomics.bsky.social is an absolute joy of a book. My cat loving 9yo will adore this, as do I. Super readable for all ages too. Fabulous stuff. #KidsGN📚💬 #UKKidLit
Book cover for Detective Beans & The Case of the Missing Hat by Li Chen
January 31, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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richardruddick.bsky.social Richard Ruddick @richardruddick.bsky.social · Jul 29
This day just got significantly better thanks to @scholasticuk.bsky.social . Cannot wait to get started on this.
July 31, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Currently reading Max Meow by @johnbgallagher.bsky.social #KidsGN📚💬
January 14, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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Really enjoyed reading @haridraws.bsky.social ‘s graphic novel I Shall Never Fall in Love. It’s like Jane Austen meets Alice Oseman. #KidsGN📚💬 (YA)
February 11, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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Really enjoyed One Year at Ellsmere, a graphic novel by @faitherinhicks.bsky.social , about a young girl who wins a scholarship to a prestigious academy and struggles to fit in. #KidsGN📚💬
February 25, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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most of you are probably focused on Christmas right now...but two weeks AFTER Christmas, my new graphic novel comes out
www.amazon.com/Dr-Seuss-Gra...

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December 15, 2024 at 3:13 PM
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July 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Currently reading Home Body by Theo Parish. An intimate graphic novel account of their search for identity #KidsGN📚💬
March 11, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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What a great idea! Our choice this week is the Baby-Sitters Club graphic novel #KidsBooksFriday #KidsGN📚💬
June 21, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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After seeing @louiestowell.bsky.social rave about it, we’re currently reading Boss of the Underworld by Tor Freeman. It’s totally spaced. #KidsGN📚💬
June 17, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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Really enjoying these graphic novel adaptations just now: The 39 Clues by Hannah Templer. Mystery, travel, puzzles, and wise cracking dialogue. #KidsGN📚💬 #KidLitUK
March 12, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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Loved this! @neillcameron.bsky.social really nailed it with Donut Squad. Actual laugh out loud, totally random. Our fave donuts are Ghost Donut, Anxiety Donut and Spronky Donut. #KidsGN📚💬
August 7, 2025 at 7:07 AM