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Alex von Tunzelmann @alexvont.bsky.social · 3d

I agree with every word Zelda Williams says. And this at the end from OpenAI makes me want to go full Ned Ludd. Creators can’t have a blanket opt-out on copyright infringement of their work and have to fill out a form appealing to OpenAI’s mercy every time? Fuck off into the sun

OpenAI told the Guardian that content owners can flag copyright infringement using a “copyright disputes form” but that individual artists or studios cannot have a blanket opt-out. Varun Shetty, OpenAI’s head of media partnerships, said: “We’ll work with rights holders to block characters from Sora at their request and respond to takedown requests.”

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Margaret McDonald @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social · 2d

I’m genuinely so honoured and so excited to read the debuts that will shape the future of children’s literature. A total dream!

Books for Keeps, the online children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social · 3d

The #BranfordBoaseAward, 'a barometer of developments in children’s books' opens for submissions today with the announcement of this year's panel of judges. They will be led by 2025 winner Margaret McDonald. #writing #editing #KidLitUK

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Graphic with photographs of the four judges of this year's Branford Boase Award, awarded to author and editor of the year's outstanding debut novel for children and young people. They are Anjali Patel, Katherine Woodfine, Margaret McDonald and Stephen Dilley. The award is supported by ALCS and Walker Books.

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Dr Phoenix CS Andrews @thatdocphoenix.com · 3d

There’s a lot of this about. Stop trying to guilt the left into voting for a Labour Party that hates us and shapes its policies towards people that hate them

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Reform voters are largely Tory voters.
What will gain Reform the election is Labour voters decamping to the Lib Dems and the Greens. Good work!

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Darren Chetty @darrenchetty.bsky.social · 7d

In an open letter, Walker Books 'is concerned to see the latest developments in Weymouth, particularly given the extreme reality of book banning in the US. We must ask ourselves is this the beginning of something, and what comes next?'
www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page/article...

Walker attacks The Hate U Give ban

BookBrunch - The publishing trade's daily news magazine

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Alex von Tunzelmann @alexvont.bsky.social · 8d

This comment nails it. Frankly it’s none of anyone’s business who else is in a public lavatory, even if they consider someone is in the “wrong” one. If you’re upset by the mere presence of somebody else for reasons of your own beliefs, that’s your problem.

Life is too short to waste @somethingnewforyou.bsky.social · 8d

genuinely insane we are at point "a person was afraid of someone who caused NO harm, so latter person needs to be segregated" rather than genuinely if YOU are so terrified of others on this level YOU are A PHOBE of some stripe and it is YOU who needs to leave. it IS bigots who need a third space imo

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Jeremy Noel-Tod @jntod.bsky.social · 8d

On National Poetry Day, the greatest poem I have ever read

A printed poem which reads:

I hav for breakfast Weetabix

I hav for lunch some meat

I have for tea 2 sosajis and thats enuf to eat

Peter Hazel, 5

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 18d

You’re much closer to becoming disabled or homeless than you are to becoming rich and wealthy.

It’s not a moral failing. It’s not something you can “try harder” your way out of.

We need robust social supports & safety nets to ensure everyone is properly cared for.

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 17d

The truth: we need migration.

The problem: too many politicians are terrified to say it.

Why? They're led by a) toxicity of the charlatans & b) wealthy media organisations who demand these useful distractions rather than us talking about inequality.

Reject it. Draw the line.

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Ben Ansell @benansell.bsky.social · 21d

An actual quote from the Secretary of State for Business and Trade

Too often people go to university to ‘explore research and knowledge’

Look forward to Wes S saying 'too often people go to hospital to have operations' or Heidi Alexander saying 'too often people go to the station to catch a train'

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ALCS @alcs.co.uk · Sep 4

"It means the world to me that so many younger readers have connected with the book."

Read our interview with the brilliant @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social, who became the youngest ever winner of the Carnegie Medal for Writing for her debut novel Glasgow Boys.

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Interview with Margaret McDonald, Carnegie and Branford Boase winner

In June, at the age of 27, Margaret McDonald became the youngest ever recipient of the Carnegie Medal for Writing for her debut novel Glasgow Boys. She followed that achievement shortly after by winni...

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · Sep 2

Today’s book purchase in London @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social

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yabookprize.bsky.social @yabookprize.bsky.social · Aug 21

For our first panel at the #YABookPrize we were joined by the wonderful @sarahcrossan.bsky.social, @beafitzgerald.bsky.social, Moira Buffini, Danielle Jawando and @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social 📣✨

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Jay Hulme @jayhulmepoet.bsky.social · Aug 14

Update: 16 of 24 authors and 2 judges have now withdrawn.

First Book:
Curtis Garner
Jason Okundaye
Sacha Coward
Sanah Ahsan
Amy Twigg
Mae Diansangu
Eleanor Medhurst
Hanako Footman
Ciara Maguire
June Thomas

Main:
Olumide Popoola
Robert Hamberger
Dean Atta
Andrew McMillan
Rhian Elizabeth
Jane Traies

The first book Longlist for the Polari prize with books by Curtis Garner
Jason Okundaye
Sacha Coward
Sanah Ahsan
Amy Twigg
Mae Diansangu
Eleanor Medhurst
Hanako Footman
Ciara Maguire
June Thomas
Crossed out to show they've withdrawn

The Polari prize Longlist with books by Olumide Popoola
Robert Hamberger
Dean Atta
Andrew McMillan
Rhian Elizabeth
Jane Traies
Crossed out to show they've withdrawn, and books by Karen McLeod and Avi ben-zeev circled to show they've made statements confirming they'll stay on.

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Margaret McDonald @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social · Aug 10

Thank you so much 💞

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Alex @alexthebookish.bsky.social · Aug 10

A relaxing Sunday morning finishing off this moving masterpiece of a novel. These voices are so vivid and Glasgow is so alive. Excellent 👌 @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social @faberbooks.bsky.social

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · Aug 4

Margaret McDonald discusses her debut about teenagers who have grown up in foster care, Glasgow Boys (Faber), which has been shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2025 👇

Margaret McDonald discusses debut novel Glasgow Boys

Margaret McDonald discusses her debut about teenagers who have grown up in foster care, Glasgow Boys (Faber), which has been shortlisted for the YA Book Prize 2025.

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yabookprize.bsky.social @yabookprize.bsky.social · Aug 5

We asked Margaret McDonald, author of Glasgow Boys, to describe her #YABookPrize shortlisted novel in three words 💙💛

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yabookprize.bsky.social @yabookprize.bsky.social · Aug 5

We spoke to #YABookPrize shortlisted author, Margaret McDonald, about her book Glasgow Boys 📖

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The Rocky Hannah Picture Show 🦭 🖤🩶🤍💜🇵🇸 @tooriekep.bsky.social · Jul 23

Of course the delivery companies themselves will see absolutely no consequences for exploiting vulnerable people 🙄

LOWρUFO 🐁🇵🇦🇬🇱🇨🇦🇲🇽 @lowrhoufo.bsky.social · Jul 23

Evil country

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Sadiq Khan @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social · Jul 23

The UK must immediately recognise Palestinian statehood.

There can be no two state solution if there is no viable state left to call Palestine.

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Elizabeth Spann Craig @elizabethspanncraig.com · Jul 15

Margaret McDonald Wins the Branford Boase Award for 'Glasgow Boys': buff.ly/OluYBJV by Porter Anderson #wkb84

Margaret McDonald Wins the Branford Boase Award for ‘Glasgow Boys’

Called 'refreshingly strong and bold,' Margaret McDonald's 'Glasgow Boys' continues its wins, this time with the Branford Boase Award…

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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · Jul 15

READING FOR PLEASURE has the biggest positive impact of any factor on children’s life chances. So whatever else you do, please never stop helping kids find books to read & love. Never stop sharing books, talking about books, celebrating books & reading. It will change their lives! #literacy

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PaperBound Magazine @paperboundmag.bsky.social · Jul 10

Congratulations to the Branford Boase Award winners of 2025 - an exceptionally well deserved win!

#GlasgowBoys #BranfordBoaseAward

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Books for Keeps, the online children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social · Jul 9

Congratulations to Margaret McDonald and her editors Alice Swan and Ama Badu, winners of the 2025 #BranfordBoaseAward for the year's outstanding debut novel for young people with GLASGOW BOYS @faberchildrens.bsky.social 💐💐💐#KidLit #KidLitUK #BookSky
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Graphic with photos of winning editors of the 2025 Branford Boase Award, Alice Swan and Ama Badu.

Decorative graphic with photo of the winner of the 2025 Branford Boase Award, Margaret McDonald

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BookBrunch @bookbrunch.bsky.social · Jul 10

Today's top story:

Glasgow Boys, Margaret McDonald's coming of age novel, edited by Alice Swan and Ama Badu, has won the Branford Boase Award

www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page/article... (£)

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