Mariesa Dulak 🐯📚
@mariesadulak.bsky.social
Children's author | Ex-Publishing | MA Kids Lit | Winner of @FABAward | @thegeacademy | @scbwi | Rep’d by @bathlitagency
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This is my first Bluesky post! l've finally taken the #tweetleap 🐦. My debut picture book There’s a Tiger on the Train (illustrated by @RebeccaCobb💫) published earlier this year. I'm looking forward to connecting, especially with authors and illustrators in the #kidslit community 👋🏽 @faberchildrens
Congratulations, @rebeccacobb.bsky.social 🌟🤩!!
Thank you so much @petersbooks.bsky.social and all the teachers, librarians & other lovely people who voted in Peters Children’s Book of the Year Award 2025 - I’m so happy that ‘A Wild Walk to School’ won the picture book category! @panmacmillan.bsky.social Congratulations to all the other winners!
May 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Congratulations, @rebeccacobb.bsky.social 🌟🤩!!
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Look at this amazing shortlist of books - we are so happy to be included, thank you Oscar’s Book Prize! @mariesadulak.bsky.social @faberbooks.bsky.social
May 1, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Look at this amazing shortlist of books - we are so happy to be included, thank you Oscar’s Book Prize! @mariesadulak.bsky.social @faberbooks.bsky.social
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📚 COVER REVEAL 📚 I'm so excited to share the cover of my new picture book, The Silver Shadow (out 1st May 2025). Published by @walkerbooks written by me and illustrated by the brilliant @aleamarley. Trailer design @sally_felton.
March 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
📚 COVER REVEAL 📚 I'm so excited to share the cover of my new picture book, The Silver Shadow (out 1st May 2025). Published by @walkerbooks written by me and illustrated by the brilliant @aleamarley. Trailer design @sally_felton.
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Happy Publication Day @mariesadulak.bsky.social and Alea Marley! ❤️🩷💚🩵
📚 COVER REVEAL 📚 I'm so excited to share the cover of my new picture book, The Silver Shadow (out 1st May 2025). Published by @walkerbooks written by me and illustrated by the brilliant @aleamarley. Trailer design @sally_felton.
May 1, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Happy Publication Day @mariesadulak.bsky.social and Alea Marley! ❤️🩷💚🩵
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@mariesadulak.bsky.social congratulations on your lovely new book. I ♥️ the story’s message about animals needing our compassion, respect and care & the strength of human connection, showing how understanding and love can inspire us to do what’s right—for each other and for the world around us.
May 1, 2025 at 12:17 PM
@mariesadulak.bsky.social congratulations on your lovely new book. I ♥️ the story’s message about animals needing our compassion, respect and care & the strength of human connection, showing how understanding and love can inspire us to do what’s right—for each other and for the world around us.
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We are so thrilled to see @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social's Glasgow Boys and @mariesadulak.bsky.social and @rebeccacobb.bsky.social's There's a Tiger on the Train on the UKLA Book Awards 2025 shortlist! 🎉@uklitassociation.bsky.social
It's here... The UKLA Book Awards 2025 Shortlist is now live! With so many powerful titles, this year's selection truly highlights the best of contemporary children's writing! Find out more here: buff.ly/KJtPJH0
#childrensbookawards #bookawards
#childrensbookawards #bookawards
March 18, 2025 at 9:56 AM
We are so thrilled to see @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social's Glasgow Boys and @mariesadulak.bsky.social and @rebeccacobb.bsky.social's There's a Tiger on the Train on the UKLA Book Awards 2025 shortlist! 🎉@uklitassociation.bsky.social
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For children aged 3-5, join picture book author @mariesadulak.bsky.social and hop on board for an extraordinary journey down to the sea! In this roarsome storytime event, Mariesa will introduce her new book, There's a Tiger on the Train. Grab your tickets here: buff.ly/3N26B6K
March 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
For children aged 3-5, join picture book author @mariesadulak.bsky.social and hop on board for an extraordinary journey down to the sea! In this roarsome storytime event, Mariesa will introduce her new book, There's a Tiger on the Train. Grab your tickets here: buff.ly/3N26B6K
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Huge congratulations to the winners! 👏
Presenting the #IBCawards2025 WINNERS! ✨📚
🏆 Democratic Republic of the Congo | Mel Nyoko & Joelle Avelino | Barefoot Books
🏆 Two People Can | Blessing Musariri & Maisie Paradise Shearring | Kumusha Books, Harper Collins
🏆 Destiny Ink: Sleepover Surprise | Adeola Sokunbi | Nosy Crow
🏆 Democratic Republic of the Congo | Mel Nyoko & Joelle Avelino | Barefoot Books
🏆 Two People Can | Blessing Musariri & Maisie Paradise Shearring | Kumusha Books, Harper Collins
🏆 Destiny Ink: Sleepover Surprise | Adeola Sokunbi | Nosy Crow
February 27, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Huge congratulations to the winners! 👏
📚 COVER REVEAL 📚 I'm so excited to share the cover of my new picture book, The Silver Shadow (out 1st May 2025). Published by @walkerbooks written by me and illustrated by the brilliant @aleamarley. Trailer design @sally_felton.
March 13, 2025 at 10:01 PM
📚 COVER REVEAL 📚 I'm so excited to share the cover of my new picture book, The Silver Shadow (out 1st May 2025). Published by @walkerbooks written by me and illustrated by the brilliant @aleamarley. Trailer design @sally_felton.
THANK YOU, @booktrust (NI), for welcoming me, and There's a Tiger on the Train to sunny Belfast! And thank you to all those children (& teachers!) who roared like Tigers,snapped like Crocodiles and pogo-ed like Piglets! @rebeccacobb @faberchildrens. Lucy & Danielle were brilliant hosts too! 🐯💖
February 25, 2025 at 11:26 PM
THANK YOU, @booktrust (NI), for welcoming me, and There's a Tiger on the Train to sunny Belfast! And thank you to all those children (& teachers!) who roared like Tigers,snapped like Crocodiles and pogo-ed like Piglets! @rebeccacobb @faberchildrens. Lucy & Danielle were brilliant hosts too! 🐯💖
So proud that There's a Tiger on the Train is part of this rather fine, feline line-up 🐯🥰! Thank you, @leahthaxton.bsky.social 💕
@faberchildrens.bsky.social @rebeccacobb.bsky.social
February 3, 2025 at 2:26 PM
So proud that There's a Tiger on the Train is part of this rather fine, feline line-up 🐯🥰! Thank you, @leahthaxton.bsky.social 💕
@faberchildrens.bsky.social @rebeccacobb.bsky.social
Thanks for inviting me on to talk about There's a Tiger on the Train 🐯@rebeccacobb.bsky.social @faberchildrens.bsky.social
It was such a joy to chat to author, ex publishing professional and school librarian @mariesadulak.bsky.social about her writing, winning the FAB prize, marketing tips and what surprised her about being a debut author after working in the industry.
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Words and Pictures with Mariesa Dulak
Find out if writing courses really make a difference, marketing tips and why diverse books are so important
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January 31, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Thanks for inviting me on to talk about There's a Tiger on the Train 🐯@rebeccacobb.bsky.social @faberchildrens.bsky.social
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Thanks for sharing @robynnhyde.bsky.social . What a treat to chat with you!
I had a chance to talk with @gaynorandrews.bsky.social about her debut PB #PandoraandtheStoryForge - a magical story about the power of words - published by @rocketbirdbooks.bsky.social and beautifully illustrated by Marie-Alice Harel. Read about her journey: www.wordsandpics.org/2025/01/debu...
DEBUT JOURNEYS Gaynor Andrews
Words and Pictures is the online magazine of SCBWI British Isles.
www.wordsandpics.org
January 20, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Thanks for sharing @robynnhyde.bsky.social . What a treat to chat with you!
Congratulations Gaynor 🌟 🤩!
Thrilled with this wonderful review of #pandoraandthestoryforge ! 😍'Andrews weaves lyrical prose and vivid imagery into a narrative that celebrates the timeless beauty and transformative power of storytelling.' booksforkeeps.co.uk?p=55839 @rocketbirdbooks.bsky.social #readingforpleasure #picturebook
January 18, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Congratulations Gaynor 🌟 🤩!
👀 SPOTTED! There's a Tiger on the Train (illus @rebeccacobb.bsky.social💫) in the Bookshop at THE TATE MODERN 🐯😍rubbing furry shoulders with @locole.bsky.social, @chrishaughton.bsky.social, @edvere.bsky.social and lots of others.
#debutauthorgoals 💖🥰
@faberbooks.bsky.social @tate.bsky.social
#debutauthorgoals 💖🥰
@faberbooks.bsky.social @tate.bsky.social
December 31, 2024 at 10:48 AM
👀 SPOTTED! There's a Tiger on the Train (illus @rebeccacobb.bsky.social💫) in the Bookshop at THE TATE MODERN 🐯😍rubbing furry shoulders with @locole.bsky.social, @chrishaughton.bsky.social, @edvere.bsky.social and lots of others.
#debutauthorgoals 💖🥰
@faberbooks.bsky.social @tate.bsky.social
#debutauthorgoals 💖🥰
@faberbooks.bsky.social @tate.bsky.social
Yay! So pleased to see There's a Tiger on the Train (illus. @rebeccacobb.bsky.social 💫) included in this Best Books of 2024 list. Thank you @waterstoneskids.bsky.social 🐯💖! @faberbooks.bsky.social
Absolutely thrilled that I FOLLOW THE FOX is one of @waterstones.bsky.social's best children's books of 2024. Especially as it's sitting alongside the work of so many people that I really admire. Go Foxy! 🦊
December 9, 2024 at 7:51 AM
Yay! So pleased to see There's a Tiger on the Train (illus. @rebeccacobb.bsky.social 💫) included in this Best Books of 2024 list. Thank you @waterstoneskids.bsky.social 🐯💖! @faberbooks.bsky.social
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Day 4 of the advent calendar is brought to you by a #BookDuck Richard. Due to an ongoing image rights dispute (think #Ronaldo but fewer £s)
OR Richard forgot to get photos taken #YouDecide
Either way #TheresATigerOnTheTrain! @mdulak.bsky.social @rebeccacobb.bsky.social @faberbooks.bsky.social
OR Richard forgot to get photos taken #YouDecide
Either way #TheresATigerOnTheTrain! @mdulak.bsky.social @rebeccacobb.bsky.social @faberbooks.bsky.social
December 4, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Day 4 of the advent calendar is brought to you by a #BookDuck Richard. Due to an ongoing image rights dispute (think #Ronaldo but fewer £s)
OR Richard forgot to get photos taken #YouDecide
Either way #TheresATigerOnTheTrain! @mdulak.bsky.social @rebeccacobb.bsky.social @faberbooks.bsky.social
OR Richard forgot to get photos taken #YouDecide
Either way #TheresATigerOnTheTrain! @mdulak.bsky.social @rebeccacobb.bsky.social @faberbooks.bsky.social
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What an AMAZING night!! Thank you to everyone that came to the 2024 KidsLit Christmas Party 🎄🎉🥂
It was incredible to have so many talented, creative & inspiring people in one room & especially lovely to catch up with old publishing friends & make some new ones.
It was incredible to have so many talented, creative & inspiring people in one room & especially lovely to catch up with old publishing friends & make some new ones.
November 30, 2024 at 3:21 PM
What an AMAZING night!! Thank you to everyone that came to the 2024 KidsLit Christmas Party 🎄🎉🥂
It was incredible to have so many talented, creative & inspiring people in one room & especially lovely to catch up with old publishing friends & make some new ones.
It was incredible to have so many talented, creative & inspiring people in one room & especially lovely to catch up with old publishing friends & make some new ones.
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How phenomenal is this!? NINE gorgeous picture books! 😍😍😍
November 29, 2024 at 7:17 PM
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Ahead of its February release in the US, there's a Kirkus review of Little Lion Girl by me and @fionawoodcock.bsky.social (Bloomsbury)
"Perfectly captures a courageous youngster's explorations of an unfamiliar setting."
So flipping delighted 🦁 ❤️
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
"Perfectly captures a courageous youngster's explorations of an unfamiliar setting."
So flipping delighted 🦁 ❤️
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
LITTLE LION GIRL | Kirkus Reviews
While spending the day in the city with her mother, a small child envisions herself as a big cat.
www.kirkusreviews.com
November 19, 2024 at 6:10 PM
Ahead of its February release in the US, there's a Kirkus review of Little Lion Girl by me and @fionawoodcock.bsky.social (Bloomsbury)
"Perfectly captures a courageous youngster's explorations of an unfamiliar setting."
So flipping delighted 🦁 ❤️
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
"Perfectly captures a courageous youngster's explorations of an unfamiliar setting."
So flipping delighted 🦁 ❤️
www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...
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#NewIllustrationOfTheDay finally gives in to Christmassy books. This crisp and impactful caricature, part of a spread, is by Kate Hindley from The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland. Santa has to deliver to the princess of hearts. Out in paperback from Macmillan Children’s Books since October.
November 16, 2024 at 9:13 AM
#NewIllustrationOfTheDay finally gives in to Christmassy books. This crisp and impactful caricature, part of a spread, is by Kate Hindley from The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland. Santa has to deliver to the princess of hearts. Out in paperback from Macmillan Children’s Books since October.
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Would love to know your approaches to handling criticism & rejection - a fundamental part of a creative career! Do you sulk? Vent? Rage? Or go for a walk and (literally) take it all in your stride?
I’ve shared MY approach here: shorturl.at/cDzi4
#authorlife
I’ve shared MY approach here: shorturl.at/cDzi4
#authorlife
November 22, 2024 at 7:42 AM
Would love to know your approaches to handling criticism & rejection - a fundamental part of a creative career! Do you sulk? Vent? Rage? Or go for a walk and (literally) take it all in your stride?
I’ve shared MY approach here: shorturl.at/cDzi4
#authorlife
I’ve shared MY approach here: shorturl.at/cDzi4
#authorlife
Such a fab event at #arkbyronschoolacton today! There was lots of pogo-ing like piglets 🐖, snapping like crocodiles 🐊 and some super growling 🐯 too! Thank you @waterstones for supplying books @rebeccacobb.bsky.social
@faberbooks.bsky.social
#TheresaTigerontheTrain
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#TheresaTigerontheTrain
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November 25, 2024 at 10:22 PM
Such a fab event at #arkbyronschoolacton today! There was lots of pogo-ing like piglets 🐖, snapping like crocodiles 🐊 and some super growling 🐯 too! Thank you @waterstones for supplying books @rebeccacobb.bsky.social
@faberbooks.bsky.social
#TheresaTigerontheTrain
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@faberbooks.bsky.social
#TheresaTigerontheTrain
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Nov Book of the Month! For a chance to win one of five free copies of Pandora and the Story Forge (plus a dog keyring!), go to: www.scottishbooktrust.com/book-of-the-.... Many thanks to Bookbug/Scottish Book Trust. ❤️
#BookWeekScotland #ScottishBookTrust #BookLove #booksky #picturebooks
#BookWeekScotland #ScottishBookTrust #BookLove #booksky #picturebooks
November 22, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Nov Book of the Month! For a chance to win one of five free copies of Pandora and the Story Forge (plus a dog keyring!), go to: www.scottishbooktrust.com/book-of-the-.... Many thanks to Bookbug/Scottish Book Trust. ❤️
#BookWeekScotland #ScottishBookTrust #BookLove #booksky #picturebooks
#BookWeekScotland #ScottishBookTrust #BookLove #booksky #picturebooks
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The UK Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Awards Committee is looking for a Social Media Volunteer. For more information, click on the link below: libpupilaward.wixsite.com/home/single-... @cilip.bsky.social @cilipslg.bsky.social
November 18, 2024 at 7:46 PM
The UK Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Awards Committee is looking for a Social Media Volunteer. For more information, click on the link below: libpupilaward.wixsite.com/home/single-... @cilip.bsky.social @cilipslg.bsky.social