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Lindsay Littleson @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social · Sep 6

I’ve posted this before, but the empathy part seems absolutely crucial right now!
My parenting/teaching advice is read stories to your children. Don’t stop when they can read by themselves. It will develop empathy, build confidence, increase vocabulary, spark their imaginations, help them to fly.

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Lindsay Littleson @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you Barbara! x

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Barbara Henderson (new WIP 1105) @scattyscribbler.bsky.social · 3d

You know what authors value more than anything else?
REVIEWS.
Just posted reviews for the last three books I read: Firebloom by Justin Davies @discoverkelpies.bsky.social , Linnet and the Periwinkle Flyer @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social and The Last Bard @mazevansauthor.bsky.social .
All fab, btw!

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 16d

Join a young inventor on an unforgettable steampunk adventure! 🚀

Take to the skies with Linnet and the Periwinkle Flyer by @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social, today!

Get your copy here 👉 amzn.to/4mnxEy0
#KidLit

Linnet and the Periwinkle Flyer on a yellow background.

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Lindsay Littleson @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social · 20d

Lovely couple of days in Wolverhampton and Telford, visiting two delightful schools to talk about Titanic and the joys of reading. Being a children’s author continues to be the best job in the world!

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Lindsay Littleson @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social · 26d

This has never felt so true. hoyfc.com

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Lindsay Littleson @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social · Sep 11

Brilliant launch Barbara! ❤️

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · Sep 11

Scottish schools opportunity! #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #EduSky

Scottish Book Trust @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · Sep 10

Applications for the Reading School Fund are now open!

We're awarding grants of up to £500 to help your setting and learners achieve Reading School accreditation, with the purchase of:
📚Books
📚Reading materials
📚Furnishings for reading spaces

www.readingschools.scot/funding

Reading Schools

An accreditation programme for schools that are committed to building a culture of reading for their learners and communities.

www.readingschools.scot

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · Sep 7

Ice Cream Boy by @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social is another great book portraying dementia. I’d also recommend My Dog by Olivia Wakefield which covers death of a parent, The Bravest Word by Kate Foster which deals with depression and Buzzing by Samuel Sattin which addresses the affects of OCD.

Book cover for Ice Cream Boy by Lindsay Littleson

Book cover for My Dog by Olivia Wakefield

Book cover for The Bravest Word by Kate Foster

Book cover for Buzzing by Samuel Sattin and Rye Hickman

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Lindsay Littleson @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social · Sep 6

I’ve posted this before, but the empathy part seems absolutely crucial right now!
My parenting/teaching advice is read stories to your children. Don’t stop when they can read by themselves. It will develop empathy, build confidence, increase vocabulary, spark their imaginations, help them to fly.

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Hazel Pinner @hazelmpinner.bsky.social · Sep 6

#TransRightsAreHumanRights
#TransRights

a transgender flag with the word rights in the corner

Alt: a transgender flag with the word trans rights are human rights appearing a word at a time down the stripes of the flag as the gif plays.

media.tenor.com

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Lindsay Littleson @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social · Sep 5

Had a lovely time at the #KelpiesPrize award ceremony tonight. The story extracts were wonderful and the illustrations gorgeous. There’s so much talent in #Scotland! Huge well done to everyone on the shortlists and congratulations to winners Tem Rae Wilder and Joshua Dau. 😍🥂📚

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Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · Sep 5

✨ A middle-grade adventure for readers who never quite fit the mould.

Linnet and the Periwinkle Flyer by @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social is out now! 🚀

Get your copy 👉 amzn.to/4mnxEy0

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Barbara Henderson (new WIP 1105) @scattyscribbler.bsky.social · Sep 3

youtu.be/47ImtwtJ1xM
Come to the FREE online launch of To War with Wallace on 11th September, the anniversary of the Battle of Stirling Bridge! 6pm!
Tickets available at the link above!

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Lindsay Littleson @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social · Sep 1

40 years ago today, R.M.S. Titanic was discovered by a joint American-French expedition led by Robert Ballard. It’s the perfect day to read The Titanic Detective Agency! All the characters were real life passengers or crew on the doomed ship. #Titanic

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Lindsay Littleson @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social · Sep 1

Thank you Barbara!

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Barbara Henderson (new WIP 1105) @scattyscribbler.bsky.social · Aug 31

Treat to self!
Looking forward to this, @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social !

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Lindsay Littleson @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social · Aug 27

It’s unbearable. I’m put off my breakfast daily.

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Lindsay Littleson @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social · Aug 25

Thank you. He was the best of men. x

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Lindsay Littleson @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social · Aug 25

Wrote this blog about my dad. lindsaylittleson.co.uk/blog/nought-...

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Lindsay Littleson @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social · Aug 25

Spent a lovely hour at @WaterstonesBrae yesterday afternoon, designing flying machines and making gliders with some delightful children and their parents. Thank you for having me! 🥰📚

Lindsay Littleson @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thank you so much Lisa! x

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Lisa J Allen @lisajallen.bsky.social · Aug 21

Exciting #bookpost from @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social and @tinytreebooks.bskymsocial! We can't wait to fly off with Linnet!! ✈️✨️📖 #kidlit #kidlituk #mg

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Lindsay Littleson @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social · Aug 21

It’s publication day for Linnet and the Periwinkle Flyer, set in Victorian Leeds and featuring some weird and wonderful inventions. Stunning cover by the talented Elise Carmichael. Inspired by the magical creations of Percy and Ella Pilcher, Glasgow-based pioneers of flight.

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Lindsay Littleson @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social · Aug 21

Happy book birthday to me!

Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · Aug 21

Out today ✨ Linnet and the Periwinkle Flyer by @lindsaylittleson.bsky.social!

A heartwarming, high-spirited adventure about invention, rebellion, and dreaming big in a world that wants to keep girls small.

Out now 👉 amzn.to/4mnxEy0

Cover of Linnet and the Periwinkle Flyer on a dark blue background.

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