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Little Miss Contrary

@eimanmunro.bsky.social

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Writer ~ Researcher ~ Autism Expert by Experience for CAMHS NHS professionals. SCBWI member, Megaphone community member, Writementor Hub community member, #UV2024 winner🤩

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Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Feb 2

I'm an autistic Arab writer. Focusing on middle-grade and nonfiction. My first commissioned book was by @oupprimary.bsky.social for Water Clocks and Robots. Illustrated by Marta Dorado. This book is part of the Readerful series for primary schools all about the founder of robotics, Al-Jazari🤗🤩

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Emma Finlayson-Palmer @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · 11d

Thrilled to share the first issue of Fractal Spectrum, a new magazine that I am very lucky to also be featured in. Created by the fabulous @eimanmunro.bsky.social 🎉

www.fractalspectrum.co.uk

#FractalSpectrum #writerslife #kidlit #autistic #author #ukteenchat #GrimogenDarkstar #writing

Fractal Spectrum

www.fractalspectrum.co.uk

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Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Sep 3

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Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Sep 3

I haven't laughed so hard in a while. Please tell me I'm not going crazy.

This minty biscuit is something else...crunchy..but not the orange one🤣🤣

youtu.be/MDzVnkh_-EY?...

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Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Jul 1

Dad's car aircon apparently only works in the winter. Car contrarian vibes right there. Salute.

a man wearing a ufc shirt and gloves holds his fist in the air

ALT: a man wearing a ufc shirt and gloves holds his fist in the air

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Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Jun 16

My dad taking up cycling in his 70s and travelling across London on his second hand fixer-upper bike for funzies is so on brand.

a man is riding a bike with his feet up on the handlebars .

ALT: a man is riding a bike with his feet up on the handlebars .

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Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · May 22

Sam Evans @samevans.bsky.social · May 22

Looking back to this time last week when #Readerful won the ERA Award for best Primary Resource or Equipment Non-ICT. 👏🏆

Fantastic recognition for the OUP Primary Literacy team and all the amazing authors & illustrators who've worked on the Readerful series! 🥳📚✨

#UKEd #EduSky #KidLitUK

Members of the OUP Primary Editorial and Design team with the Education Resources Award for Readerful, winning best Primary Resource or Equipment Non-ICT at the 2025 awards ceremony.

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Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Apr 25

We had an incredibly productive day yesterday at the House of Lords Autism Act 2009 Committee giving our autistic perspectives and sharing our priorities with those that will take forward their evidence and findings to the government. Having a voice at this level is incredibly powerful.

Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Apr 23

It better. 😬 Got lots of scribbling to do.

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Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Apr 23

No. Just one that has ink left. 😁

Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Apr 23

Cracked open a fresh new journal ready for tomorrow's session in the House of Lords to have a private session with the 2009 Autism Act Committee. We need to see progress in all industries and support for us to access employment and health care needs.

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Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Apr 14

I almost fainted! Well they've now set the baseline of my fitness. Will be going through three months of physical exercises then anothe assessment. I hope to see positive changes in my mood, and feelings as a result of at least moving more.

Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Apr 14

Due to struggles with depression my GP has referred to me to participate in a research project with the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience.

Today they're assessing my fitness.

Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Apr 14

Due to struggles with depression my GP has referred to me to participate in a research project with the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience.

Today they're assessing my fitness.

Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Apr 13

Thank you🙏

Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Apr 13

I'm still miffed! 🙈

Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Apr 7

Had another brill DYCP session with @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social talked about rejections and processing them. Last week we looked at starting and making time for writing.
I'm just grateful that I have these as I've been feeling quite low about it all and needed this to remind me I am still a writer!

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Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Apr 1

I received a rejection today...the one time I wish it was an April fools joke 😭😭😭

Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Mar 31

Eid Mubarak lovely folks.
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Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Mar 28

I sometimes question how much I'm taking on! But it's just too exciting not to lean in ...

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Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Mar 25

It's only Tuesday and I've already filled up a week's worth of work. From #dycp project, Parliamentary visit as Autism Champion, SEN workshopping to Heritage planning. And now I've just completed my final prep for tomorrow's autism training for an Ambulance service.
Tip: Naps in between helps a lot!

Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Mar 17

I've been selected to be one of the speakers at this year's Autism &ADHD Show in London, June.

Last year was all about Autism and Migration experience this year it's Autism and Employment.

Plus next week I get to visit House of Parliament as Autistic Champion again.

Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Mar 13

Will do! I forgot about them lol. Thx and enjoy your break🤗

Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Mar 9

@zeenagos.bsky.social Hi Zeena, I am ready to discuss a date for autism prezzie with @scbwi-bi.bsky.social gang. How shall I contact you about it?

Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Mar 7

For World Book Day I honoured my mesopotamian feline hero Varjak Paw by @whatsfsaid.bsky.social

And unlike Varjak I stayed indoors ...

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💙 🇺🇦 NomadicWriter (Fritha Malcouronne) 🇺🇦 💙 @nomadicwriter.bsky.social · Mar 5

Every once in a while when I hear the “women can’t write” BS doing the rounds I like to remind folk that the first known author was a woman. 😉

womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · Mar 5

Enheduanna (2286-2251 BC), a Mesopotamian (now Iraq) high priestess of the moon god, is celebrated as the earliest known named author in recorded world history #WomensArt

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Little Miss Contrary @eimanmunro.bsky.social · Mar 4

Exciting news: Undiscovered Voices is opening soon for entries. The judges are: Becky Bagnall, Saskia Leach, Charlie Selvaggi-Castelletti, Tierney Holm, Julia Churchill, Frances Taffinder.

And as if that isn't exciting enough I can't wait to share more soon....
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Undiscovered Voices | Discover New Talent

Undiscovered Voices is an initiative by the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) British Isles to help fresh, new voices in children’s literature find agents, publishers and ult...

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