Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · 8d

My dog Max has been allowed on the bed as the storm was stressing him out. He's very relaxed now.

My dog Max smiling. Photo by children's author Alan Dapré.

1 21

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · 8d

Windy today here in Ayrshire. A lot of other places too. Not a day for my dog Max to have a swim in the river or sea.

3

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · 15d

I have a busy weekend. At the terrific Tidelines Book Festival in Ayrshire on Saturday 10am, then Wigtown Book Festival on Sunday at 1.30pm. Both in Scotland. Taking my dog Max, and I'll be doing a prop and joke filled author event all about...My dog Max.

Alan Dapré with his My dog Max picture book and his Sheprador dog Max who is looking up at him.

Cover of My dog Max a picture book by children's author Alan Dapré and Alex Ayliffe illustrator

5

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · 18d

Hi, come along if you're local.
Sat 27th Sept 10am
Tidelines Book Festival Presents : Alan Dapré - My Dog Max at 114-116 Harbour Street, Irvine, Ayrshire... event tickets from TicketSource share.google/9NU6nb83L6SI...

1 1

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · 21d

Hi Lari, welcome. It's a bit quiet here. Folk seem nice. Lots of authors.

1 1

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · 21d

I'm at the Wigtown Book Festival next Sunday 28th (1.30pm). My dog Max will be there after. I'll be reading 'My dog Max', telling loads of jokes with props. If you work in a school in Scotland, I do author visits & work hard to create special memories. tickets.wigtownbookfestival.com/sales/events...

Festival 2025

tickets.wigtownbookfestival.com

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · 22d

Hope you feel better soon. I'm sure the authors appreciate your support, even when you're not actually there.

1

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · Aug 31

I can do a video. Email me with info if you like. Use last year's email address.

1

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · Aug 30

Yes, of course.

2

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · Aug 19

My dog Max met My dog Max (picture book) at Waterstones in Aviemore. TBH Max was too busy rolling around and getting fussed to concentrate on posing for a photo. This was the best we could do.

1 5

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · Jul 8

The money's THAT way! Over there. No, over THERE. See those distant islands? THERE. Those expensive houses? THERE. That secretive bank in that landlocked country? THERE!

3

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · Jul 5

I used to really put a lot of time into social media. The engagement 10 years ago was great. People chatted, shared stories. These days I'm dodging bots, spam and trolls. It gets wearisome. There's good stuff here but I am losing the will to find it.

4 4

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · Jul 5

You're such a brilliant advocate for children's books and helping authors spread the word. Thanks for all you do, Ian.

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · Jul 4

Well, having been abused in children's homes run by Kent County Council back in the 70s & 80s, I took refuge in libraries. KCC councillors should actually focus on protecting children in their care rather than manufacture prejudice and hatred for marginalised groups. Reform UK stands for bigotry!

1 1

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · Jul 4

It's such a remarkable book. The writing and story really holds the attention of readers. Classic in the making.

1 1

Reposted by Alan Dapré

Ian Eagleton @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social · Jun 19

Some #KidLit interviews you may have missed!

@evewersockimorris.bsky.social
thereadingrealm.co.uk/2025/04/03/c...

@francestosdevin.bsky.social
thereadingrealm.co.uk/2025/03/28/d...

@alandapre.bsky.social
thereadingrealm.co.uk/2025/03/25/m...

MY DOG MAX: An interview with Alan Dapré - The Reading Realm

Today, Alan Dapré, author of over sixty children’s books, joins me in the Reading Realm to talk about his hilarious and heart-warming new picture book, MY DOG MAX, which is illustrated by Alex Ayliffe...

thereadingrealm.co.uk

1 2 4

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · Jun 11

Good day to you. I hope your dreams come true, and that you have the energy to achieve what you set out to do. Meanwhile I'm sitting on my backside, nursing a cold.

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · May 30

Lovely review from @mybookcorner

Much appreciated! www.mybookcorner.co.uk

1 3

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · May 7

Good people, genuinely lovely people, who I know are positive about Farage. They see him as an alternative to failing Tory & Labour, and that he's saying it as it is. I'm quietly pointing out that Farage has said he wants to abolish the state pension, cut DEI support, sack climate change workers etc

1

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · May 7

Maybe see you at Boswell Book Festival on Saturday 10th April at 11.30. I'm sharing My dog Max picture book. Props, fun, laughter. And Max is there too! www.boswellbookfestival.co.uk/2025/events/...

Donate

www.boswellbookfestival.co.uk

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · Apr 19

Catch me at Paisley Book Festival this Saturday 26th April. 11.30 am. Paisley Library. All welcome! paisleybookfestival.com/programme/gr...

GRIZZLY BEN! Ready - Teddy - Go! - Paisley Book Festival

26th April, 11:30-12:30pm

paisleybookfestival.com

1

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · Apr 11

Free Events in Glasgow. Saturday 12th April. For youngsters age 3 to 6. Though anyone can come along. 11am and 2pm. My dog Max.

UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · Apr 7

Looking for something to do with the kids this Easter Holidays? We have some amazing events coming up as part of the Spring Fling including:

- Alan Dapré sharing his latest hilarious picture book My Dog Max!
- Exciting tales from around the world with Glasgow-based storyteller Anna Lehr!

Image of a children's book cover with the title 'My Dog Max' and a drawing of a fluffy brown dog.

Image of Glasgow-based storyteller Anna Lehr telling a story in front of a group of children.

4 3

Reposted by Alan Dapré

Ian Eagleton @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social · Mar 25

Today, @alandapre.bsky.social, author of over 60 children’s books, joins me in the Reading Realm to talk about his hilarious and heart-warming new picture book, MY DOG MAX, which is illustrated by Alex Ayliffe!

thereadingrealm.co.uk/2025/03/25/m...

#KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky

MY DOG MAX: An interview with Alan Dapré - The Reading Realm

Today, Alan Dapré, author of over sixty children’s books, joins me in the Reading Realm to talk about his hilarious and heart-warming new picture book, MY DOG MAX, which is illustrated by Alex Ayliffe...

thereadingrealm.co.uk

3 7

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · Mar 14

Well, he's implying that bad writers self-publish. That traditional publishing has gatekeepers to keep out the dross. I'm not sure if he's behind the times, being protectionist about trad publishing or is being elitist.

1 1

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · Mar 14

You're a writer if you write. That's it. If you're published then you're a published writer. Not rocket science. I've published with publishers and also self published. I'm not two different writers. I'm just ... a writer.

1 1