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Louisa MacDougall @louisamacdougall.bsky.social · Sep 10

Ooh, thank you for sharing. So glad my wee book was there

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Sarah Lovell @sarahlovellart.bsky.social · Aug 28

The new Highland Cowgirl book ‘Showtime’ is now out!
It’s so good to see the two books together.
I loved illustrating Hanna and Calamity Jane’s new adventure, I hope you love it too.
By @louisamacdougall.bsky.social published by @foggietoddlebooks.bsky.social
foggietoddlebooks.co.uk
#kidlitart

Photo of the two highland cowgirl books together, featuring a girl and a highland cow .

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · Aug 10

The "AND a librarian" is key here, when holding the government to account about their promise for a library in every primary by 2029. Recommend listening to this too!

Lesley Watts @ljwattswales.bsky.social · Aug 10

Katherine Rundell on why every school needs a library AND a librarian www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Radical with Amol Rajan - Books v Screens: Why Every School Needs a Library (Katherine Rundell) - BBC Sounds

Children’s author Katherine Rundell on the crisis of reading amongst kids.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · Jul 21

Having a cactussy Monday? Cheer up by reading about a new book by @louisamacdougall.bsky.social and enjoy the inventiveness of young Hearaich who helped her. More on our website:

www.dethadolharris.com/post/harris-...

#dethadolharris #harrisnews #guhearach #harrislife #isleofharris #cactussy

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Louisa MacDougall @louisamacdougall.bsky.social · Jul 5

We love hanging out in our local libraries - so much going on to support reading and readers!

Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries @wilibraries.bsky.social · Jun 17

It was a busy weekend at Stornoway Library with the launch Rory & the Balloon Bicycles, the 2nd book in the #RoryandtheSnackDragons & a visitor from Nottinghamshire libraries, researching her grandfather who was based in Lewis after WW2 #SaturdayLibrarian #libraries #authors #WesternIsles

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Louisa MacDougall @louisamacdougall.bsky.social · Jun 23

Thanks so much to @scbwi-bi.bsky.social for having me on the Words and Pictures blog this week.

Here's what a day in my author-life looks like (though there are plenty of other not-authoring days too)

www.wordsandpics.org/2025/06/in-s...

IN THE SHOES OF… Louisa MacDougall

Words and Pictures is the online magazine of SCBWI British Isles.

www.wordsandpics.org

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Louisa MacDougall @louisamacdougall.bsky.social · Jun 13

Very happy to share the cover of our new Highland Cowgirl picture book

Sarah Lovell @sarahlovellart.bsky.social · Jun 13

The next Highland Cowgirl #picturebook is out this summer!
The Highland Cowgirl , Showtime by @louisamacdougall.bsky.social , illustrated by me, published by @foggietoddlebooks.bsky.social follows a new story for Hanna with lots of animals,a highland show, friends & lots of dancing!
#coverreveal

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Louisa MacDougall @louisamacdougall.bsky.social · Jun 11

A wee reminder that you can find lots of extra resources linked to my books at louisamacdougall.co.uk.
There are workbooks, colouring pages and video clips.
I'd love some feedback on what to add or take away!
#roryandthesnackdragons #thehighlandcowgirl

Louisa MacDougall - children's author

Welcome to my website. Read on for book news, resources and more...

louisamacdougall.co.uk

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Louisa MacDougall @louisamacdougall.bsky.social · Jun 8

While waiting for delivery of my new book (Rory & the Balloon Bicycles) we heard a rumour that a strange-looking giant egg (perhaps even a DRAGON EGG) had washed up on the beach.
Of course we set out to investigate...

And look at what hatched out when we did!

#roryandtheballoonbicycles #outnow

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Louisa MacDougall @louisamacdougall.bsky.social · Jun 6

Thank you! Will take the spiriting away as good sign!

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Louisa MacDougall @louisamacdougall.bsky.social · Jun 6

Thank you for having me @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social. I really enjoyed mulling over these questions - its good to have a think about what it is that gets you writing!

Lit Kids Magazine @litkidsmagazine.bsky.social · Jun 6

Children's author, Louisa MacDougall, chatted with us about her writing career and inspiration in our newest blog interview! Check it out! And you won't want to miss her fun novel, Rory and the Snack Dragons. Keep shining! ✨
litkidsmagazine.wixsite.com/lit-kids-mag...

#kidlit #interview #writers

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Louisa MacDougall @louisamacdougall.bsky.social · May 30

Thank you! 😊

Fran Moldaschl - When The Giants Passed Through @franmoldaschl.bsky.social · May 30

Absolutely CANNOT wait for this pre-order to arrive!!

In case you're equally excited about @louisamacdougall.bsky.social 's new book, here's a review of the previous one!

inquisitivenewt.com/2024/08/05/r...

A screenshot of a shipping email. There are two text columns titled 'status' and 'title'. 'Status' displays 'delivering now' and 'title' displays 'Rory and the Balloon Bicycles'.

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Louisa MacDougall @louisamacdougall.bsky.social · May 26

Wolf the Badger and Badger the Wolf is a story about river erosion and an unusual animal friendship.

I was excited to learn that it placed second in the @writersonline.bsky.social Swanwick Writing for Children Competition last month.

You can read it at the link below...

Runner Up - Swanwick 2025 | Writers Online

www.writers-online.co.uk

Louisa MacDougall @louisamacdougall.bsky.social · May 20

Most of my posts are about #kidlit, but I'm also in a lovely grown-up book club that meets at our local @wilibraries.bsky.social library. This month we're reading #secretsofthebees by Jane Johnson. Its character-driven Cornish fiction & my favourite book club pick so far.

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Dè tha dol? Harris @dethadolharris.bsky.social · May 13

While enjoying the colours of Harris in the sunlight, you can read about how the Outer Hebrides inspire local artist Joceline Hildrey. 🎨🖼 You can read the interview on our webpage:

www.dethadolharris.com/post/tea-bre...

#dethadolharris #harrisnews #guhearach #harrislife

Tea break: Joceline Hildrey

In our regular feature, we join a local for a tea break and find out how they spend their time and their time off. This week, we welcome Joceline Hildrey for an artist’s view on island life.Can you in...

www.dethadolharris.com

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Louisa MacDougall @louisamacdougall.bsky.social · May 9

Great article from @thebookseller.com about my supportive and imaginative publishers Little Door Books...

www.thebookseller.com/news/little-...

Little Door Books looks to the future after a period of sustained growth

Little Door Books’ founders Alan and Susan Windram reflect on how the business has grown and share plans for their new imprint.

www.thebookseller.com

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Louisa MacDougall @louisamacdougall.bsky.social · Apr 16

Thanks Fran! x

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Louisa MacDougall @louisamacdougall.bsky.social · Apr 16

Thank you! I hope they enjoy this one.

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Louisa MacDougall @louisamacdougall.bsky.social · Apr 16

So excited to share the cover for the new Rory the dragon book: Rory and the Balloon Bicycles.

A tale of airborne adventure, firm friendship & giant veg...plus recycled bicycles & bad balloons. Fangtastic illustrations are by Giulia Cregut.

You can pre-order now! uk.bookshop.org/p/books/rory...

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Greg Jenner @gregjenner.bsky.social · Apr 3

Today UK authors are protesting against Meta for stealing our work to train their AI model. Authors earn an average of £7000 per year, we are not rich, and yet a trillion dollar company decided it didn’t want to license our work fairly as it was “too expensive”

Theft is not a valid alternative.

META BOOK THIEVES - They Must Do The Write Thing

The Society of Authors are protesting Meta’s HQ today

This image shows illustrations of authors holding placards saying “make it fair” and “do the write thing”

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Louisa MacDougall @louisamacdougall.bsky.social · Mar 28

Mine too!

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Louisa MacDougall @louisamacdougall.bsky.social · Mar 28

I've been trying it out for a couple of months, but today is the first time it's really felt like connecting

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Louisa MacDougall @louisamacdougall.bsky.social · Mar 28

Sounds exciting!

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Sarah Lovell @sarahlovellart.bsky.social · Mar 28

Loved drawing this scene for @louisamacdougall.bsky.social beautiful story

Louisa MacDougall @louisamacdougall.bsky.social · Mar 28

Wolf the Badger & Badger the Wolf

A wolf with stripes like a badger meets a badger who howls like a wolf as their homes are threatened by erosion.
Can these smart outcasts convince their families to flee? #pb #scotwriterpitch2025

Illustration @sarahlovellart.bsky.social (with permission)

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Louisa MacDougall @louisamacdougall.bsky.social · Mar 28

Thanks for bringing it to life, Sarah!

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