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Lydia Monks
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Children’s book writer & illustrator best known for illustrating Julia Donaldson’s books. #kidlit
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Lydia Monks @lydiamonks.bsky.social · 29d
I am being interviewed by @cbnnetwork.bsky.social as part of a day of events for those interested in children’s publishing. There are portfolio sessions and workshops - a rare opportunity in the North to have so many experts on hand. Grimm & Co, Rotherham. Tickets on Eventbrite. 29th November ✍️🎨
A photo of Lydia Monks The front cover of What the Ladybird Heard by Julia Donaldson. The front cover of Six Queens by Lydia Monks. The front cover of Adoette by Lydia Monks.
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What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by me, is the UK’s bestselling picture book! 🥳🐞
A picture of the front cover of What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks.
November 14, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas, illustrated by @lydiamonks.bsky.social and written by #JuliaDonaldson, is #1 in the Pre-School and Picture Book charts AND has entered the Official UK Top 50 Charts this week!🐞🎄

@panmacmillan.bsky.social #Christmasread #Booksky
November 14, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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I will be at Waterstones Doncaster on 4th December 5.30 - 7.30, storytelling, drawing and signing. See you there! 🎄🤶
Lydia Monks holding a copy of What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Lydia
November 11, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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#BookReview What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks - The crime-busting ladybird is back - this time to save #Christmas

Read our full review: youngpageturners.co.uk/what-the-lad...
#ChristmasBooks #JuliaDonaldson #PictureBooks #YoungPageTurners
What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks Review - Young Page Turners
What the Ladybird Heard at Christmas, by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, is a charming, rhyming crime adventure that blends mischief, teamwork and the holiday spirit into a delightful read.
youngpageturners.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 7:57 AM
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@mrjamesob.bsky.social. I love you but feel dejected after your dismissal of the threat of AI on careers of creatives. Easy to say, “that’s life” when illustrators and photographers lose their jobs. And when authors and musicians lose theirs? Scriptwriters and filmmakers? Is that the life you want?
Bluesky
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November 4, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Quentin Blake illustration centre plans opening www.bbc.com/news/article...
Quentin Blake illustration centre to open in spring
An 18th Century Clerkenwell waterworks is being transformed into the illustration centre.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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I was happy to illustrate cover of The Author magazine for @societyofauthors.bsky.social. 📚
An illustration of some children reading books and trying to catch books that are flying around them like butterflies. The cover of The Author magazine with an illustration of children trying to catch books that are flying around like butterflies.
October 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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The brilliant Lydia Monks @lydiamonks.bsky.social has drawn this logo for the campaign - you can read all the details on the @societyofauthors.bsky.social website or in the @thebookseller.com
October 26, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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I’m happy to support the @societyofauthors.bsky.social, Children’s, Writers and Illustrators campaign for better recognition of ghostwriters of celebrity-authored children’s books. 👻
An illustration of a person dressed as a ghost writing Ghosts Are Real on the wall.
October 25, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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@stevecolewriter.bsky.social Have you seen this? 👀
A page from The Bookseller magazine featuring the new book from Steve Cole as Book of the Month.
October 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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societyofauthors.bsky.social
The guidelines have been put together by our Children's Writers and Illustrators group, and a special thank you to @lydiamonks.bsky.social for her beautiful illustration.

The guidelines can be found on our website.

If you'd like to find out more about the work of our CWIG, then do get in touch.
October 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
lydiamonks.bsky.social
I am being interviewed by @cbnnetwork.bsky.social as part of a day of events for those interested in children’s publishing. There are portfolio sessions and workshops - a rare opportunity in the North to have so many experts on hand. Grimm & Co, Rotherham. Tickets on Eventbrite. 29th November ✍️🎨
A photo of Lydia Monks The front cover of What the Ladybird Heard by Julia Donaldson. The front cover of Six Queens by Lydia Monks. The front cover of Adoette by Lydia Monks.
October 16, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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@mrjamesob.bsky.social It’s the singing fish and the painting. Such a brilliant series. The Aberfan episode was incredible.
October 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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In Conversation with… Lydia Monks
3:00pm-4:00pm, Saturday 29th November, Grimm&Co
Tickets: £10 / 5 free bursary places available

Please follow the link in our bio for full information on this fantastic event, limited tickets available 📚 @grimmandco.bsky.social @lydiamonks.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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I'm planning to set up a food delivery business, but don't want to pay the people who make the food. If they won't give me free food, they'll kill my business.
October 8, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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@mrjamesob.bsky.social I loved your coverage of the Trump arrival. Reminded me of Terry Wogan. 😄
September 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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theagencybooks.bsky.social
Congratulations to our wonderful clients @lydiamonks.bsky.social, #KateRead and @louisareid.bsky.social on being longlisted for the @uklitassociation.bsky.social 2026 UKLA Book Awards! 📚

👑Six Queens @panmacmillan.bsky.social
🦜Bright Birds @twohootsbooks.bsky.social
💜Handle With Care #GuppyBooks
uklitassociation.bsky.social UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · Sep 16
Your 2026 UKLA Book Awards Longlists are here - the only national children’s book awards judged by teachers!

This year they feature books in translation, past winners, exciting debuts and a huge range of genres and themes.

Click here to see the full Longlists: ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
September 16, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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More than 500 children's authors, illustrators & educators have signed a statement on Palestine including @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social, @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social, Sir Michael Morpurgo, Chris Riddell OBE, Lauren Child CBE & @chrishaughton.bsky.social
Find out more 👉 statement-on-palestine.org
September 11, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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theagencybooks.bsky.social
✨Brilliant book news!✨

Dinorella, the first book in a hilarious new picture book series illustrated by @lydiamonks.bsky.social and written by #LouCarter, is coming April 2027!🦖

#Simon&SchusterKidsUK
thebookseller.com The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · Sep 1
Simon & Schuster Children’s Books has acquired Dino Tales, a “hilarious character-led” picture book series from author Lou Carter and illustrator Lydia Monks. The first book Dinorella is set to publish in April 2027 👇 #BookSky
S&S Children’s signs ‘hilarious’ Dino Tales picture-book series
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September 1, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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thebookseller.com
Simon & Schuster Children’s Books has acquired Dino Tales, a “hilarious character-led” picture book series from author Lou Carter and illustrator Lydia Monks. The first book Dinorella is set to publish in April 2027 👇 #BookSky
S&S Children’s signs ‘hilarious’ Dino Tales picture-book series
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September 1, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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Julia Donaldson has increased her lead at the top of the all-time author volume chart, becoming the first writer to sell more than 50 million units through British bookshops since accurate records began 👇 #BookSky
Julia Donaldson becomes first author to break the NielsenIQ BookScan 50-million-unit barrier
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August 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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theagencybooks.bsky.social
New editions of What the Ladybird Heard Next and What the Ladybird Heard at the Seaside, illustrated by @lydiamonks.bsky.social and written by #JuliaDonaldson, are out today!🐞

#MacmillanChildrensBooks @panmacmillan.bsky.social
July 31, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Unsolicited writing advice, no: 15671561: On FESTIVALS.
There are over 800 literary festivals in the UK. Some are high-profile, international festivals like Edinburgh and Hay-on-Wye, others are smaller and more local. Some are subsidized by local arts councils; some have private sponsors. Or both.
July 26, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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theagencybooks.bsky.social
Fantastic to see The Tooth Fairy and the Crocodile AND What the Ladybird Heard at the Zoo, illustrated by @lydiamonks.bsky.social, in the Children's Pre-school & Picture Books charts this week! 🧚🐊🐞

@panmacmillan.bsky.social #JuliaDonaldson
July 21, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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