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Hilary Hawkes - author
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Children's author. Writing picture books and Middle Grade. Rep'd by Wellread and Boekenreis. Also lover of nature, gardens, mugs of tea and peaceful places. SCBWI GEA SAS
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Books for Autumn/Fall for children #nature
#autumn #UKKIDLIT #childrensbooks #literacy #teachers #librarians
November 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Out now, this week’s #PictureBookFriday read is The Experimenters by @shanedbergin.bsky.social, illustrated by @sayanikoyelartist.bsky.social.

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#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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The Experimenters by Shane Bergin, illustrated by Sayani Mukherjee
Cover illustration © Sayani Mukherjee 2025 One of the things I really enjoy about listening to readers in school is when they have picked out a nonfiction text and as well as reading aloud to me, p…
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October 31, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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More of our #LittleRebelsAward 2025 Shortlistee Catchup…

The creatives behind the wonderful Kende! Kende! Kende! couldn’t attend our award night but Kirsten Cappy sent such a lovely message, packed with rebelliousness!

Extract below.

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Background image taken from the picture book Kende! Kende! Kende! Superimposed are extracts from author Kirsten Cappy’s quote. Reads: “Imagine a country bereft of Lillie’s living family. Imagine a country without Lolie’s future contribution as, perhaps, an engineer. Imagine the co-authors’ community without the actual men and women who gave their love and voice to this book. It is unacceptable and, thus, we rebel. May KENDE! KENDE! KENDE! make little rebels of all its readers”
November 3, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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The last of the Rosa Rugosa on the dunes. 🌱 #gardening
Closeup of pink rosa rugosa flower with yellow center
October 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Looking for children's books on British Black History?
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This book list brings you many of the best books on British Black history.

As a @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social affiliate I may earn from purchases
#ukkidlit #blackhistorymonth #childrensbooks #history
October 19, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Book 📚 recommendations for 🎃the Spooky Season on @bookamore23 www.instagram.com/reel/DP7KjIq...
Including Frozen 🥶 Charlotte by Alex Bell, Gloam by Jack MacKay, witchcraft @strangelymagic.bsky.social & stories from Anthony Horowitz #bookbloggers #UKKidLit #Librarians
Frozen blue background. Line of creepy dolls Skeleton writing at desk with a quill. Background of bookcases & portrait. Sepia, yellow & red. White background, black raven with a bleeding 🩸 drop of red blood & unspooled red thread. Border of feathers. Spooky. Girl on roots of tree facing murky blue whirlpool hovering over house with lit windows. Skeletal hand at top of dripping tree. Watching eye. Not all monsters come out at night.
October 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Our research shows that parents and carers often lack confidence choosing books that their child will enjoy.

So every month we recommend our favourite new reads, covering a range of ages, formats and genres.

Find September's picks:

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recommendations/best-new-books/
The front covers of the books we recommend this month plus the words: "Books We Love in September"
September 9, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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Use the above link to purchase a lovely hardcover edition of the Welsh edition of Millie's Magic.
#welsh #booksinwelsh #picturebooks #kidlit #specialoffer
August 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Use the above link to purchase a lovely hardcover edition of the Welsh edition of Millie's Magic.
#welsh #booksinwelsh #picturebooks #kidlit #specialoffer
August 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Brand new children’s imprint called Moon + Bird,
www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/school-blog/...
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#publishing #childrensbooks #kidlit #UKKidLit
February 12, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Find authors, children's authors and other bookish people #kidlit #libraries
#books #starterpacks
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February 17, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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I am the absolute worst at hashtags! #BookSky #Skybrarians #UKKidLit #BookGiveaway #EduSky #BeLessLoki #KidLit
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GOOD MORNING, FELLOW MORTALS! To celebrate it's only **one month** til the publication of our Lord's/Lady's/Sometimes Horse's next adventure, I'm giving away this copy of book 4! @louiestowell.bsky.social

(It's also my birthday week!)

To enter, just reply with a joke!

Draw on Friday!

UK only!
I'm holding a copy of Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Making Enemies by Louie Stowell. It's bright red and has Georgina and Loki staring daggers at each other, as well as all sorts of relevant doodles to the book plot.
August 13, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Today is #worldelephantday so I'm just sharing these dudes from 'Giraffe In A Scarf' by Anna Mccarthy books

#elephantday #elephant #elephantcharacter #kidlit #kidlitart
August 12, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Beautifully illustrated by internationally awarded artist Andrea Petrlik, picture books for young children: Millie, the little mouse with a big heart and a special message for all children #picturebooks #ukkidlit #writingcommunity #authors #childrensbooks #selfesteem
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June 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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Our sunflowers are looking good #sunflowers #Sunday #bloomscrolling #gardening #nature #August #bees
August 10, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Happy #InsectWeek #StandTallForTheSmall 🐛🦋🐝

LIFE ON THE THAMES by Emma Shoard is a fascinating journey from source to sea. Learn about the wildlife, history, conservation, maybe you'll be inspired to take a trip of your own!

More via bio #kidlituk @royentsoc.bsky.social @thamespathnt.bsky.social
Illustration of insects, featuring butterflies along Thames at Goring Gap Book cover with illustration of Thames with a glorious red and blue kingfisher flying over the river and the city faded in the distance.
June 24, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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A thrilling middle grade fantasy, #SpiritWarriors by @ashleythorpe.bsky.social is full of magic and adventure. Out 14/08 for 9+ readers from #UsborneBooks #KidlitUK #UKKidlit #NetGalley

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Spirit Warriors by Ashley Thorpe
Cover illustration by Gashwayne Hudson © Usborne Publishing, 2025 Like many readers, I’ve always loved stories involving magic and over the past few years it’s been really lovely to see…
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June 25, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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#Kids

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LUNA and the SNOW CAT: Winter Solstice Magic
Buy LUNA and the SNOW CAT: Winter Solstice Magic by Davies, Suzy, Graber, Sheila (ISBN: 9798344138169) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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June 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Love these words by Vex King #life #quotes #wednesdaywisdom #wordstoliveby #mentalhealth #happiness
June 18, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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🤍 Summer Days 🤍 #kidlitart #illustration #kidlituk
Families enjoying the outdoors. Featuring a dad reading to his kids whilst lying on the grass, a mum walking with her daughter on her shoulders and two rabbits popping up from a rabbit hole. Illustration by Grace Sandford
June 13, 2025 at 10:39 AM
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Looking for some #weekend reading? The NEW #BfK Book of the Week is NAELI AND THE SECRET SONG by @jasbinderbilan.bsky.social published by @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social - a fast-paced tale mixing adventure, mystery and historical fiction ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️#KidLit #UKKidLit
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The cover of Naeli and the Secret Song by Jasbinder Bilan, 'a master storyteller' says Hannah Gold in cover quote. The image is of a young Indian girl playing a violin against a background showing a big steamship and Indian setting. Her playing is represented with a swirl of gold and yellow.
June 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Just one fabulous reason to support Independent Bookshops.

We LOVE working with schools, and offer school discounts, author visits, World Book Day books, book drives, free books and more. We'll offer advice on book curation and want to spread the joy!

#kidlituk #IndieBookshopWeek
Independent bookshops propel and develop partnerships with teachers to enhance literacy and promote the joy of reading.
June 14, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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Beautifully illustrated by internationally awarded artist Andrea Petrlik, picture books for young children: Millie, the little mouse with a big heart and a special message for all children #picturebooks #ukkidlit #writingcommunity #authors #childrensbooks #selfesteem
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June 15, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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I love a sunset. This one was off the coast of little Croatian island Losinj when we were there recently #sunsets #photography #nature #sea #islands
May 24, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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Wonderful kids and teens roundup via @imogenrw.bsky.social
#kidlituk
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Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels
A girl with super strength; anarchic doughnuts on a mission to rule the world; boys in the Blitz; an Igbo YA fantasy and more
www.theguardian.com
May 23, 2025 at 11:10 AM