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Helena Fairfax @helenafairfax.bsky.social · 7h

It's that time of year again! The @childreninread.bsky.social auction for Children in Need. I'm offering a full developmental edit to one lucky bidder. Put in a bid at this link, or else check out the fab lots in the rest of the auction. Good luck! www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...
#writers

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Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · 8h

@jennikeer.bsky.social
Hi Jenni,
CinR2025 is now live
Will you consider taking part again with a signed book
All proceeds in aid of BBC Children in Need

We've held an on online auction every year since 2015 raising over £132,000 in that time.
A link to the auction
jumblebee.co.uk/childreninre...

Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · 1d

There are more to come Alexandra 👍

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Francesca Capaldi Author @francesca-capaldi.bsky.social · 1d

I'm delighted to be taking part in
@childreninread.bsky.social book auction, where people can bid on lots of signed books, the money of which is all donated to Children in Need.
My books are lots 270 & 271. Happy bidding!
jumblebee.co.uk/childreninre...
#HistoricalRomance #HistoricalFiction

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Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · 1d

We counted at least a dozen times Sarah
@sarahharrison.bsky.social was in and out of that chair!
The least you can do is visit her lot on the auction site.
👇
jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...
All proceeds are in aid of BBC Children in Need

HAPPY BIDDING!

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Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · 4d

In case you are wondering what Jennifer
@jenniferclaessen.bsky.social is trying to promote 👇
jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...

All proceeds are in aid of B.B.C. Children in Need

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Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · 7d

@peterjamesauthor.bsky.social
Hi Peter
CinR2025 goes live Sat 11th Oct.
Will you consider taking part with a signed book.
All proceeds are in aid of @BBCCiN

We have held on online auction every year since 2015.
Of which you have kindly taken part in every single one.

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Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · 15d

Hi Amy
Thanks for helping to get more authors involved
our email is [email protected]

Amy Patricia Meade @amypmeade.bsky.social · 16d

Hi Paddy. Is there an email address I can share for those authors who wish to participate but who aren't on Bluesky? Thanks! x

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Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · 18d

The wonderful Lynda La Plante @lyndalaplante.bsky.social is supporting Children in Read for the 11th consecutive year.
If you are an author and would like to join Lynda and hundreds of authors taking part with a signed book reply to this post

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Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · 19d

Thanks Amy x

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Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · 19d

@amypmeade.bsky.social
Hi Amy
We have just added your lot to this year's site, although note we do not go live until 11th Oct.
We wondered if you know of any other USA authors would consider taking part?
www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...

Children in Read 2025

'The Largest Signed Book Auction In The World'Authors and Illustrators around the globe, sign, dedicate, and send their books to their successful bidders.All Postage & Packaging is free.All procee...

www.jumblebee.co.uk

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Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · 24d

@clareswatmanauthor.bsky.social
Hi Clare
We're preparing CinR2025, and hope you will be able to support the event as you have in the past.
Since Children in Read started, with the help of your good self and the other authors and illustrators over £132,000 has been raised for BBC Children in Need.

Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · 24d

@ricktsbluesky.bsky.social
Hi Rick
We're preparing CinR2025, and hope you will be able to support the event as you have in the past.
Since Children in Read started, with the help of your good self and the other authors and illustrators over £132,000 has been raised for BBC Children in Need.

Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · 24d

Making a video for CinR2025 is easy.
Ask Hayley Hoskins @hayleyhoskins.bsky.social
#ChildrenAuthorDropsTheFbomb

If you are an author and would like to take part in this year's auction simply reply here.

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Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · 28d

@peterjamesauthor.bsky.social
Hi Dani,
Will Peter be able to support Children in Read again this year with a signed and dedicated book?
Best
Paddy

Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · 29d

DM sent Kate

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Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · 29d

Please Repost

We are changing the opening date for Children in Read 2025 to 11th October 2025

All proceeds in aid of
@BBCCiN

Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · Aug 31

@alandapre.bsky.social
Alan Can I check if you would like to add a short video to your lot?

If you are uncomfortable making a video that of course is fine and I hope you do not mind my asking, I just wanted to let you know the option was available. Best Paddy

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Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · Aug 31

Fab thanks Alan
Can we ask for details for your lot on the web site?

Book Title:
Book Genre:
Format: Hardback/Paperback/Picturbook
Dedication available: Yes/No
Postage: Global/UK only.
Best
Paddy

Alan Dapré @alandapre.bsky.social · Aug 30

Yes, of course.

Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · Aug 31

@pgbellwriter.bsky.social
Peter Can I check if you would like to add a short video to your lot?

If you are uncomfortable making a video that of course is fine and I hope you do not mind my asking, I just wanted to let you know the option was available. Best Paddy

Children in Read 2025

'The Largest Signed Book Auction In The World'Authors and Illustrators around the globe, sign, dedicate, and send their books to their successful bidders.All proceeds are in aid of the B.B.C. Children...

jumblebee.co.uk

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Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · Aug 31

Fab thanks Peter
Can we ask for details for your lot on the web site?

Book Title:
Book Genre:
Format: Hardback/Paperback/Picturbook
Dedication available: Yes/No
Postage: Global/UK only.
Best
Paddy

P.G. Bell @pgbellwriter.bsky.social · Aug 30

Count me in!

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Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · Aug 31

@kristin-hannah.bsky.social
Hi Kristin
We're preparing CinR2025, and hope you will be able to support the event as you have in the past.
Since Children in Read started, with the help of your good self and the other authors and illustrators over £132,000 has been raised for BBC Children in Need.

Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · Aug 30

@pgbellwriter.bsky.social
Hi Peter
We're preparing CinR2025, and hope you will be able to support the event as you have in the past.
Since Children in Read started, with the help of your good self and the other authors and illustrators over £132,000 has been raised for BBC Children in Need.

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Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · Aug 30

@jenniegauthor.bsky.social
Hi Jennie
We're preparing CinR2025, and hope you will be able to support the event as you have in the past.
Since Children in Read started, with the help of your good self and the other authors and illustrators over £132,000 has been raised for BBC Children in Need.

Children in Read @childreninread.bsky.social · Aug 30

@tibolota.bsky.social
Hi Thiago
We're preparing CinR2025, and hope you will be able to support the event as you have in the past.
Since Children in Read started, with the help of your good self and the other authors and illustrators over £132,000 has been raised for BBC Children in Need.