Congratulations, everyone! This is a wonderful collection of titles! #ukkidslit
The spectacular shortlist for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2025 is here! 🥳
Chosen by booksellers across the country, there's magic on every page, whatever their age. Discover the amazing shortlisted authors and illustrators here: bit.ly/3w9ZuZb #WCBP25
Chosen by booksellers across the country, there's magic on every page, whatever their age. Discover the amazing shortlisted authors and illustrators here: bit.ly/3w9ZuZb #WCBP25
February 6, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Congratulations, everyone! This is a wonderful collection of titles! #ukkidslit
Got a whole lovely heap of 'perfect for World Book Day' tried & tested teaching resources on my website. See link in bio. FREE to download and fun to use across the whole school.
www.emmaperryauthor.com #UKkidslit
www.emmaperryauthor.com #UKkidslit
February 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Got a whole lovely heap of 'perfect for World Book Day' tried & tested teaching resources on my website. See link in bio. FREE to download and fun to use across the whole school.
www.emmaperryauthor.com #UKkidslit
www.emmaperryauthor.com #UKkidslit
Am reading the wonderful #booksforkeeps magazine and making a long list of books to buy, both for the library and for children I love. If you don't yet subscribe, you are missing out!
#UKKidsLit #reading #schoollibrarians
#UKKidsLit #reading #schoollibrarians
November 15, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Am reading the wonderful #booksforkeeps magazine and making a long list of books to buy, both for the library and for children I love. If you don't yet subscribe, you are missing out!
#UKKidsLit #reading #schoollibrarians
#UKKidsLit #reading #schoollibrarians
Just started my next read, coming out this week! Thank you to @nosycrow.bsky.social and @krahim.bsky.social 🤩
Don't think I've ever read a children's book featuring donor-conceived children. Quinn has got a fun summer ahead now that she knows 16 half-brothers and sisters are out there! #UKkidslit
Don't think I've ever read a children's book featuring donor-conceived children. Quinn has got a fun summer ahead now that she knows 16 half-brothers and sisters are out there! #UKkidslit
May 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Just started my next read, coming out this week! Thank you to @nosycrow.bsky.social and @krahim.bsky.social 🤩
Don't think I've ever read a children's book featuring donor-conceived children. Quinn has got a fun summer ahead now that she knows 16 half-brothers and sisters are out there! #UKkidslit
Don't think I've ever read a children's book featuring donor-conceived children. Quinn has got a fun summer ahead now that she knows 16 half-brothers and sisters are out there! #UKkidslit
Books make the perfect present and Lost in Time offers an adventure of a life time.
@tinytreebooks.bsky.social
#kidslit
#ukkidslit
#booktogive
#christmasbooks
@tinytreebooks.bsky.social
#kidslit
#ukkidslit
#booktogive
#christmasbooks
December 12, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Books make the perfect present and Lost in Time offers an adventure of a life time.
@tinytreebooks.bsky.social
#kidslit
#ukkidslit
#booktogive
#christmasbooks
@tinytreebooks.bsky.social
#kidslit
#ukkidslit
#booktogive
#christmasbooks
This will be great, if you’re in that neck of the woods. #BookFestival #UKKidsLit
🤩 Myself and @neillcameron.bsky.social will be drawing on stage in Lincoln on Saturday 15th February as part of the incredible Waterstone’s Book Festival! We’ll be taking suggestions and getting the audience involved, so if you want to come along tickets are HERE www.waterstones.com/events/phoen...
January 10, 2025 at 7:18 AM
This will be great, if you’re in that neck of the woods. #BookFestival #UKKidsLit
Short video made by Taschen about my new book Small Stories of Great Artists. ‘A springboard into a lifetime’s love of art’.
youtu.be/pbGaMIxS9z4?...
#kidslit #ukkidslit #art #vangogh #frida #childrensbooks #primaryedu
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#kidslit #ukkidslit #art #vangogh #frida #childrensbooks #primaryedu
Laurence Anholt: Small Stories of Great Artists
YouTube video by TASCHEN
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November 19, 2024 at 7:25 AM
Short video made by Taschen about my new book Small Stories of Great Artists. ‘A springboard into a lifetime’s love of art’.
youtu.be/pbGaMIxS9z4?...
#kidslit #ukkidslit #art #vangogh #frida #childrensbooks #primaryedu
youtu.be/pbGaMIxS9z4?...
#kidslit #ukkidslit #art #vangogh #frida #childrensbooks #primaryedu
Having such fun being part of the long listing process for @sparkbookaward.bsky.social this year. These two are both action-packed and fab! The Spark Book Awards have a tough job getting it down to four for each category this year! #ReadingForPleasure #UKKidsLit @kieranlarwood.bsky.social
November 22, 2024 at 10:27 AM
Having such fun being part of the long listing process for @sparkbookaward.bsky.social this year. These two are both action-packed and fab! The Spark Book Awards have a tough job getting it down to four for each category this year! #ReadingForPleasure #UKKidsLit @kieranlarwood.bsky.social
Kids'Lit oracles. I need your help. Are there any contemp mgs in the last 5 years where the child character is homeless? Or picture books dealing with the same topic (non-humans acceptable)? #ukkidslit
January 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Kids'Lit oracles. I need your help. Are there any contemp mgs in the last 5 years where the child character is homeless? Or picture books dealing with the same topic (non-humans acceptable)? #ukkidslit
Starting as I mean to go... by documenting 📚 I've read this year. I'm not too keen on ratings/stars etc -- every single author I know has worked very hard to get their work out there. But I do want to show my support by spending time with their creations #kidslit #middlegrade #UKKidslit #amreading 📚
January 13, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Starting as I mean to go... by documenting 📚 I've read this year. I'm not too keen on ratings/stars etc -- every single author I know has worked very hard to get their work out there. But I do want to show my support by spending time with their creations #kidslit #middlegrade #UKKidslit #amreading 📚
This book is not out yet but do preorder. It is wonderful. Drawing the reader right from the beginning. I loved it @annalieseavery.bsky.social is brilliant #thewycherleys #yafiction #ukkidslit
November 20, 2024 at 8:58 PM
This book is not out yet but do preorder. It is wonderful. Drawing the reader right from the beginning. I loved it @annalieseavery.bsky.social is brilliant #thewycherleys #yafiction #ukkidslit
The magic of a forgotten woodland comes to life in this beautiful graphic novel by #KengoKurimoto. #Wildful allows readers to explore grief and the healing power of nature.
Publishing tomorrow: 8.5.25
@pushkinchildrens.bsky.social
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
Publishing tomorrow: 8.5.25
@pushkinchildrens.bsky.social
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
May 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
The magic of a forgotten woodland comes to life in this beautiful graphic novel by #KengoKurimoto. #Wildful allows readers to explore grief and the healing power of nature.
Publishing tomorrow: 8.5.25
@pushkinchildrens.bsky.social
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
Publishing tomorrow: 8.5.25
@pushkinchildrens.bsky.social
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
SMALL STORIES OF GREAT ARTISTS is a 336 page anthology of my stories about great artists and the real children who knew them.
#kidslit #ukkidslit #art #artforchildren #VanGogh #frida #picasso #chagall #monet #degas #cezanne #leonardo #primaryed
#kidslit #ukkidslit #art #artforchildren #VanGogh #frida #picasso #chagall #monet #degas #cezanne #leonardo #primaryed
November 17, 2024 at 12:09 PM
SMALL STORIES OF GREAT ARTISTS is a 336 page anthology of my stories about great artists and the real children who knew them.
#kidslit #ukkidslit #art #artforchildren #VanGogh #frida #picasso #chagall #monet #degas #cezanne #leonardo #primaryed
#kidslit #ukkidslit #art #artforchildren #VanGogh #frida #picasso #chagall #monet #degas #cezanne #leonardo #primaryed
Since we’re newbies on this platform…a flashback⚡️
Before we announced our #LittleRebelsAward Shortlist, we shouted about our Longlist.
Here it is, resplendent- and in motion!
#KidsLitUK
#UKKidsLit
#RadicalKidsLit
#PoliticalKidsLit
#RadicalBooks
#PoliticalBooks
Before we announced our #LittleRebelsAward Shortlist, we shouted about our Longlist.
Here it is, resplendent- and in motion!
#KidsLitUK
#UKKidsLit
#RadicalKidsLit
#PoliticalKidsLit
#RadicalBooks
#PoliticalBooks
September 1, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Since we’re newbies on this platform…a flashback⚡️
Before we announced our #LittleRebelsAward Shortlist, we shouted about our Longlist.
Here it is, resplendent- and in motion!
#KidsLitUK
#UKKidsLit
#RadicalKidsLit
#PoliticalKidsLit
#RadicalBooks
#PoliticalBooks
Before we announced our #LittleRebelsAward Shortlist, we shouted about our Longlist.
Here it is, resplendent- and in motion!
#KidsLitUK
#UKKidsLit
#RadicalKidsLit
#PoliticalKidsLit
#RadicalBooks
#PoliticalBooks
Escape from the Child Snatchers is a fast-paced, gripping historical adventure - out now! @sufiyaahmed.bsky.social @andersenpress.bsky.social bookcraic.blog/2026/02/01/r... #UKKidsLit
Review: Escape from the Child Snatchers by Sufiya Ahmed
Written by Sufiya AhmedCover illustration by Elisa PaganelliPublished by Anderson Press Escape from the Child Snatchers is a fast-paced, gripping historical adventure set during 1865 in Bombay and …
bookcraic.blog
February 1, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Escape from the Child Snatchers is a fast-paced, gripping historical adventure - out now! @sufiyaahmed.bsky.social @andersenpress.bsky.social bookcraic.blog/2026/02/01/r... #UKKidsLit
My day just got better!
Wandered into the bookshop and found this gem waiting - obviously had to get it there and then! Perfect for my train journey. Quarter of the way in and love it just as much as Final Year.Can’t wait to share with the kids! #EduSky #UKKidsLit #ReadingForPleasure
Wandered into the bookshop and found this gem waiting - obviously had to get it there and then! Perfect for my train journey. Quarter of the way in and love it just as much as Final Year.Can’t wait to share with the kids! #EduSky #UKKidsLit #ReadingForPleasure
April 5, 2025 at 10:24 AM
My day just got better!
Wandered into the bookshop and found this gem waiting - obviously had to get it there and then! Perfect for my train journey. Quarter of the way in and love it just as much as Final Year.Can’t wait to share with the kids! #EduSky #UKKidsLit #ReadingForPleasure
Wandered into the bookshop and found this gem waiting - obviously had to get it there and then! Perfect for my train journey. Quarter of the way in and love it just as much as Final Year.Can’t wait to share with the kids! #EduSky #UKKidsLit #ReadingForPleasure
This is from my book ‘Tatty-Ratty’. I’m sure I’m not the only homeworker who eats breakfast rather late. Here’s Tatty-Ratty with the three bears -I hope your manners are better than his. #UKkidslit #breakfast
November 27, 2024 at 9:31 AM
This is from my book ‘Tatty-Ratty’. I’m sure I’m not the only homeworker who eats breakfast rather late. Here’s Tatty-Ratty with the three bears -I hope your manners are better than his. #UKkidslit #breakfast
#NationalYearofReading2026 Celebrating the release of the emotive & powerful vision of #TheOdyssey directed by Christopher Nolan. Exploring its journey through retellings & reimaginations @louiestowell.bsky.social #ChildrensBooks #KidsLitUK #UKKidsLit #bookbloggers
July 26, 2026 at 8:47 PM
#NationalYearofReading2026 Celebrating the release of the emotive & powerful vision of #TheOdyssey directed by Christopher Nolan. Exploring its journey through retellings & reimaginations @louiestowell.bsky.social #ChildrensBooks #KidsLitUK #UKKidsLit #bookbloggers
Book folk, any chance we can have a consensus about which # to use? Is it #UKKidLit or #UKKidsLit with an s? Or are most people posting on #KidLitUK? (Or with an s again??) Thx
January 27, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Book folk, any chance we can have a consensus about which # to use? Is it #UKKidLit or #UKKidsLit with an s? Or are most people posting on #KidLitUK? (Or with an s again??) Thx
Your friendly reminder that Pets Tell Tales: Ancient Egypt will be released on July 17th.
Learn about Egypt from the animals that lived, worked and ruled in the land of the Pharoahs in this fun and accessible non-fic graphic novel.
Preorder below.
#ukkidslit
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/pets...
Learn about Egypt from the animals that lived, worked and ruled in the land of the Pharoahs in this fun and accessible non-fic graphic novel.
Preorder below.
#ukkidslit
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/pets...
April 25, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Your friendly reminder that Pets Tell Tales: Ancient Egypt will be released on July 17th.
Learn about Egypt from the animals that lived, worked and ruled in the land of the Pharoahs in this fun and accessible non-fic graphic novel.
Preorder below.
#ukkidslit
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/pets...
Learn about Egypt from the animals that lived, worked and ruled in the land of the Pharoahs in this fun and accessible non-fic graphic novel.
Preorder below.
#ukkidslit
uk.bookshop.org/p/books/pets...
Captivating readers from the very first page, Oliver's Great Big Universe: Volcanoes are Hot! is a brilliant illustrated diary-style romp through STEM based humour. Perfect for age 7+, it will have children queuing for a turn to read it.
Jorge Cham
Simon and Schuster Kids UK
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
Jorge Cham
Simon and Schuster Kids UK
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
April 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Captivating readers from the very first page, Oliver's Great Big Universe: Volcanoes are Hot! is a brilliant illustrated diary-style romp through STEM based humour. Perfect for age 7+, it will have children queuing for a turn to read it.
Jorge Cham
Simon and Schuster Kids UK
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
Jorge Cham
Simon and Schuster Kids UK
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
Out today - @rossmontgomery.bsky.social ‘s first adult book and it’s great. Sweary octogenarian, twisty plot and intriguing historical facts. But most importantly, very fun. Probably not one to recommend to pupils, but totally recommend for grown up reading pleasure. #UKKidsLit author
October 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Out today - @rossmontgomery.bsky.social ‘s first adult book and it’s great. Sweary octogenarian, twisty plot and intriguing historical facts. But most importantly, very fun. Probably not one to recommend to pupils, but totally recommend for grown up reading pleasure. #UKKidsLit author
Generous overview of characters of colour in comics&graphic novels, from stereotypes to representation. (Via gems like Ed Sec’s K Baker’s book ban)
Latest @darrenchetty.bsky.social & @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social column in @booksforkeeps.bsky.social
#UKKidsLit
booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/beyo...
Latest @darrenchetty.bsky.social & @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social column in @booksforkeeps.bsky.social
#UKKidsLit
booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/beyo...
Beyond the Secret Garden Drawn to the Stereotypes: Comics and Graphic Novels – Books For Keeps
booksforkeeps.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Generous overview of characters of colour in comics&graphic novels, from stereotypes to representation. (Via gems like Ed Sec’s K Baker’s book ban)
Latest @darrenchetty.bsky.social & @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social column in @booksforkeeps.bsky.social
#UKKidsLit
booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/beyo...
Latest @darrenchetty.bsky.social & @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social column in @booksforkeeps.bsky.social
#UKKidsLit
booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/beyo...
Valley of Vikings by @lizkessler.bsky.social is a brilliant fantasy adventure starring the wonderful "semi-mer" Emily Windsnap.
@zephyrbooks.bsky.social
@laurasmythepr.bsky.social
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
scopeforimagination.co.uk/2025/05/13/v...
@zephyrbooks.bsky.social
@laurasmythepr.bsky.social
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
scopeforimagination.co.uk/2025/05/13/v...
Valley of the Vikings by Liz Kessler
Emily Windsnap is back with another wonderfully delightful fantasy adventure – her tenth in a series spanning twenty years. This “semi-mer” – half human, half mermaid –…
scopeforimagination.co.uk
May 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Valley of Vikings by @lizkessler.bsky.social is a brilliant fantasy adventure starring the wonderful "semi-mer" Emily Windsnap.
@zephyrbooks.bsky.social
@laurasmythepr.bsky.social
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
scopeforimagination.co.uk/2025/05/13/v...
@zephyrbooks.bsky.social
@laurasmythepr.bsky.social
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
scopeforimagination.co.uk/2025/05/13/v...