Authors Aloud UK
@authorsalouduk.bsky.social
We specialise in arranging author, illustrator, poet and storyteller visits to schools, libraries and other venues in the UK or abroad. We run many virtual events too. https://linktr.ee/AuthorsAloudUK
Day 7 #greatchildrensbooksadventcalendar from Annie Everall OBE
A Year in the Moominhouse illustrated by Filippa Widlund published by @panmacmillan.bsky.social
A Year in the Moominhouse illustrated by Filippa Widlund published by @panmacmillan.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Day 7 #greatchildrensbooksadventcalendar from Annie Everall OBE
A Year in the Moominhouse illustrated by Filippa Widlund published by @panmacmillan.bsky.social
A Year in the Moominhouse illustrated by Filippa Widlund published by @panmacmillan.bsky.social
Day 6 #greatchildrensbooksadventcalendar from Annie Everall OBE
A Very Curious Christmas by Maddie Moate illustrated by Paul Boston published by @penguinukbooks.bsky.social
A Very Curious Christmas by Maddie Moate illustrated by Paul Boston published by @penguinukbooks.bsky.social
December 7, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Day 6 #greatchildrensbooksadventcalendar from Annie Everall OBE
A Very Curious Christmas by Maddie Moate illustrated by Paul Boston published by @penguinukbooks.bsky.social
A Very Curious Christmas by Maddie Moate illustrated by Paul Boston published by @penguinukbooks.bsky.social
Day 5 #greatchildrensbooksadventcalendar from Annie Everall OBE
My Book of Classic Nursery Tales by James Mayhew published by @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social
My Book of Classic Nursery Tales by James Mayhew published by @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Day 5 #greatchildrensbooksadventcalendar from Annie Everall OBE
My Book of Classic Nursery Tales by James Mayhew published by @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social
My Book of Classic Nursery Tales by James Mayhew published by @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social
Days 3 & 4 of the wonderful #greatchildrensbooksadventcalendar produced by our own Annie Everall OBE , two fantastic festive books for young children
December 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Days 3 & 4 of the wonderful #greatchildrensbooksadventcalendar produced by our own Annie Everall OBE , two fantastic festive books for young children
Day 2 Gr8 Chns Books Advent, Annie Everall OBE
Murder at Christmas @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social A missing mum & a murder - who can Grace trust? A cleverly constructed crime novel which twists, turns & keeps you guessing. Children who enjoy the mystery genre will really love this
Murder at Christmas @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social A missing mum & a murder - who can Grace trust? A cleverly constructed crime novel which twists, turns & keeps you guessing. Children who enjoy the mystery genre will really love this
December 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Day 2 Gr8 Chns Books Advent, Annie Everall OBE
Murder at Christmas @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social A missing mum & a murder - who can Grace trust? A cleverly constructed crime novel which twists, turns & keeps you guessing. Children who enjoy the mystery genre will really love this
Murder at Christmas @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social A missing mum & a murder - who can Grace trust? A cleverly constructed crime novel which twists, turns & keeps you guessing. Children who enjoy the mystery genre will really love this
Day 1 Great Children’s Books Advent Calendar from Annie Everall OBE -The Very Last Christmas Present
@harpercollins.bsky.social Xmas Eve, a missed present & Joulu & Kado set off on a makeshift bike sleigh to deliver it. I LOVED this enjoyable story
For ages 6-9
@harpercollins.bsky.social Xmas Eve, a missed present & Joulu & Kado set off on a makeshift bike sleigh to deliver it. I LOVED this enjoyable story
For ages 6-9
December 2, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Day 1 Great Children’s Books Advent Calendar from Annie Everall OBE -The Very Last Christmas Present
@harpercollins.bsky.social Xmas Eve, a missed present & Joulu & Kado set off on a makeshift bike sleigh to deliver it. I LOVED this enjoyable story
For ages 6-9
@harpercollins.bsky.social Xmas Eve, a missed present & Joulu & Kado set off on a makeshift bike sleigh to deliver it. I LOVED this enjoyable story
For ages 6-9
It's National Non Fiction November all month #nnfn so we're going to share some of our great factual book authors. #PaulDowswell has written several great factual books , and his fiction titles are historically based too authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/paul...
November 19, 2025 at 1:51 PM
It's National Non Fiction November all month #nnfn so we're going to share some of our great factual book authors. #PaulDowswell has written several great factual books , and his fiction titles are historically based too authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/paul...
Happy #MichaelRosenDay everyone? What's your favourite Rosen poem or story? It's a very difficult choice, but we'd probably go for Chocolate Cake 🍰Enjoy this special day , however you are celebrating!
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Happy #MichaelRosenDay everyone? What's your favourite Rosen poem or story? It's a very difficult choice, but we'd probably go for Chocolate Cake 🍰Enjoy this special day , however you are celebrating!
We've realised we missed the #bookbirthday of Cliff McNish's Lily's Monster, congratulations ! You can find out more about Cliff & book him for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/clif...
November 12, 2025 at 4:16 PM
We've realised we missed the #bookbirthday of Cliff McNish's Lily's Monster, congratulations ! You can find out more about Cliff & book him for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/clif...
Whether you're going out to a display or staying in and getting cosy with a good book we hope you enjoy #bonfirenight it's a perfect time to enjoy a toffee apple but mind your teeth!
November 5, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Whether you're going out to a display or staying in and getting cosy with a good book we hope you enjoy #bonfirenight it's a perfect time to enjoy a toffee apple but mind your teeth!
Here's some more Middle Grade great reads for #Halloween Find out more about these fab authors here : authorsalouduk.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Here's some more Middle Grade great reads for #Halloween Find out more about these fab authors here : authorsalouduk.co.uk
We have some wonderful Middle Grade #Halloween reads to share today, sure to keep children reading (and laughing!) You can find out more about any of these great authors on our website: authorsalouduk.co.uk
October 30, 2025 at 9:36 AM
We have some wonderful Middle Grade #Halloween reads to share today, sure to keep children reading (and laughing!) You can find out more about any of these great authors on our website: authorsalouduk.co.uk
Here are some more suggestions of #spookyseason books to read to #earlyyears children 👻 You can find out more about their authors/illustrators on our website authorsalouduk.co.uk #picturebooks
October 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Here are some more suggestions of #spookyseason books to read to #earlyyears children 👻 You can find out more about their authors/illustrators on our website authorsalouduk.co.uk #picturebooks
Little ones can join in the spooky fun of #halloween week with these great titles! You can find out more about the creators of these fab #picturebooks on our website authorsalouduk.co.uk #childrensbooks
October 27, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Little ones can join in the spooky fun of #halloween week with these great titles! You can find out more about the creators of these fab #picturebooks on our website authorsalouduk.co.uk #childrensbooks
New to our happy group in Authors Aloud UK is Tony Bradman, welcome Tony! He can work with children from nursery to Years 7 & 8, and is also happy to talk to adults about the writing process, children’s books & his passion for history. Find out more here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/tony...
October 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
New to our happy group in Authors Aloud UK is Tony Bradman, welcome Tony! He can work with children from nursery to Years 7 & 8, and is also happy to talk to adults about the writing process, children’s books & his passion for history. Find out more here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/tony...
Another addition to our wonderful authors , illustrators & storytellers is @lisjardine.bsky.social , welcome! Lis enjoys making her primary sessions interactive & working with older students to write their own detective stories . Find out more & book Lis here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/lis-...
October 17, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Another addition to our wonderful authors , illustrators & storytellers is @lisjardine.bsky.social , welcome! Lis enjoys making her primary sessions interactive & working with older students to write their own detective stories . Find out more & book Lis here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/lis-...
Welcome to Authors Aloud UK to #AmandaQuartey Amanda's sessions are suitable for over 5s and usually feature interactive draw alongs . Find out more & book Amanda here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/aman...
October 15, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Welcome to Authors Aloud UK to #AmandaQuartey Amanda's sessions are suitable for over 5s and usually feature interactive draw alongs . Find out more & book Amanda here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/aman...
Many congratulations to J P Rose #DiverseBookAwards Children's Book winner for Birdie 👏🏾👏🏻👏🏿 , very well done indeed, we are delighted for you!
October 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Many congratulations to J P Rose #DiverseBookAwards Children's Book winner for Birdie 👏🏾👏🏻👏🏿 , very well done indeed, we are delighted for you!
We are very happy to be welcoming
@ashleythorpe.bsky.social
to Authors Aloud UK. Ashley enjoys working with young people in years 5 - 8 and you can find out more here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/ashl...
@ashleythorpe.bsky.social
to Authors Aloud UK. Ashley enjoys working with young people in years 5 - 8 and you can find out more here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/ashl...
October 10, 2025 at 9:27 AM
We are very happy to be welcoming
@ashleythorpe.bsky.social
to Authors Aloud UK. Ashley enjoys working with young people in years 5 - 8 and you can find out more here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/ashl...
@ashleythorpe.bsky.social
to Authors Aloud UK. Ashley enjoys working with young people in years 5 - 8 and you can find out more here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/ashl...
Welcome to Authors Aloud to Malcolm Duffy. Malcolm's critically acclaimed YA books deal with strong issues & he's happy to work with students in years 7 - 13 . Find out more & book Malcolm here:https://authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/malcolm-duffy/
October 3, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Welcome to Authors Aloud to Malcolm Duffy. Malcolm's critically acclaimed YA books deal with strong issues & he's happy to work with students in years 7 - 13 . Find out more & book Malcolm here:https://authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/malcolm-duffy/
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10. Overheard in a #LittleRebelsAward Judges Meeting🤫:
“the parallel texts are a great mechanism”
“It really shows what it’s like to be non-binary in a school setting”
Judges @chrishaughton.bsky.social & @soofiya.bsky.social The Fights That Make Us.
@sarahhaggerholt.bsky.social
#UKKidLit
“the parallel texts are a great mechanism”
“It really shows what it’s like to be non-binary in a school setting”
Judges @chrishaughton.bsky.social & @soofiya.bsky.social The Fights That Make Us.
@sarahhaggerholt.bsky.social
#UKKidLit
September 23, 2025 at 8:07 AM
10. Overheard in a #LittleRebelsAward Judges Meeting🤫:
“the parallel texts are a great mechanism”
“It really shows what it’s like to be non-binary in a school setting”
Judges @chrishaughton.bsky.social & @soofiya.bsky.social The Fights That Make Us.
@sarahhaggerholt.bsky.social
#UKKidLit
“the parallel texts are a great mechanism”
“It really shows what it’s like to be non-binary in a school setting”
Judges @chrishaughton.bsky.social & @soofiya.bsky.social The Fights That Make Us.
@sarahhaggerholt.bsky.social
#UKKidLit
Many, many congratulations to
@sarahhaggerholt.bsky.social on her Little Rebels Children's Book Award win for The Fights That Made Us, very much well deserved 🎉🎉🍾
www.thebookseller.com/news/sarah-h...
@sarahhaggerholt.bsky.social on her Little Rebels Children's Book Award win for The Fights That Made Us, very much well deserved 🎉🎉🍾
www.thebookseller.com/news/sarah-h...
Sarah Hagger-Holt wins 2025 Little Rebels Award for second time
Sarah Hagger-Holt has won the Little Rebels Children’s Book Award for the second time with The Fights That Make Us (Usborne).
www.thebookseller.com
October 2, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Many, many congratulations to
@sarahhaggerholt.bsky.social on her Little Rebels Children's Book Award win for The Fights That Made Us, very much well deserved 🎉🎉🍾
www.thebookseller.com/news/sarah-h...
@sarahhaggerholt.bsky.social on her Little Rebels Children's Book Award win for The Fights That Made Us, very much well deserved 🎉🎉🍾
www.thebookseller.com/news/sarah-h...
It's #nationalpoetryday on Thursday & there's still time to sign your school up to watch our video of 10 amazing poets setting poetry challenges, including Matt Goodfellow. If you want to find out what comes after this excerpt please sign up here: tinyurl.com/AAPoetsSignUp
September 29, 2025 at 9:20 AM
It's #nationalpoetryday on Thursday & there's still time to sign your school up to watch our video of 10 amazing poets setting poetry challenges, including Matt Goodfellow. If you want to find out what comes after this excerpt please sign up here: tinyurl.com/AAPoetsSignUp
Welcome to Authors Aloud #EricHuang ! Eric's mythology based stories are great reads , you can find out how to invite him in to your school here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/eric...
September 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Welcome to Authors Aloud #EricHuang ! Eric's mythology based stories are great reads , you can find out how to invite him in to your school here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/eric...
A warm welcome from us to #CraigBarrGreen , author of the Gina Kaminski series. These books are perfect for pupils in KS1 & feature an autistic central character who remixes fairytales to create better endings for the misunderstood baddies authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/crai...
September 10, 2025 at 1:18 PM
A warm welcome from us to #CraigBarrGreen , author of the Gina Kaminski series. These books are perfect for pupils in KS1 & feature an autistic central character who remixes fairytales to create better endings for the misunderstood baddies authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/crai...