ARGH! She's HERE!

For all those who chose Option 'D", feast thine eyeballs on the BEAUT that is the finished logo!

She's giving everything I want the podcast to be; she's giving whimsy, mystical, cute spooky cosy cottage-core, she's giving storytelling JOY!

I'm so happy!

Launching 30.04.25

I have my beady lil peepers on it Jacqui! Thank you 🎃

This is the energy I wanted! Also if you’d like to jump on my new podcast for an episode please dm your email address 🖤

So so so GOOOOOOOOD! Eek! 🖤

Hiya! Posting here, X, soon on IG under the same handle & coming soon on my website www.octoberjones.co.uk

I REALLY want to create a Halloween Children’s Literature & Illustration Festival during October.

Full of bootiful board books, perilously pretty picturebooks, mischievous mid-geade books & YArgh books &ALL the comics & graphic novels too!
And workshops & talks & spooky stuff.

📚✨🕯️Manifesting 🕯️✨📚

I’m half in costume dress…Winnie the Witch commutes to SW! 😂

Your daughter is a legend!

Absolutely fantastic! Please do pop my name down 🖤

Roehampton library would LOVE to host! I’m happy to organise a get together too 💚📚✨

Just so much joy in one photo! 🥰

Mark! Thank you! You would LOVE these kiddos- such a passion for comics & creativity! It’s been a joy setting up a sanctuary of visual literacy for them 💚

Thank you so much Emma- it was PACKED all Half Term so that’s all the recognition I need 🖤

Thanks Gary! Lmk if you’re ever around Roehampton as I’d love to have you with us 🖤

Hahaha! Well the kids DEFINITELY do & that’s all that matters in my heart 🖤📚✨

Thank you so much Jane! It’s been quite the project but the kids are amazing & deserve it all 🥰

@GLL_UK @wandbc @CEP_Wandsworth @RoehamptonVoice @WBCYouthService @PutneyFleur @wtowandsworth @WandsworthMayor @libsconnected @CILIP_YLG_SE & all the lovely team @RoehamptonL…here’s to creating a ✨magical✨ 2025 together! 💙📚💚 #LibraryOfTheYear

I’m SO grateful to every single human who’s given time/energy in supporting me & the kids at Roe, sharing resources & knowledge, championing me, inviting me to events I never thought possible. @youthlibraries @CILIP_YLG_SE @FCBGNews You’ve made my library SO happy.
Thank you 🥹🙌🏻

Has it been easy? Nope!
Has it nearly broken me? Multiple times across multiple areas!
Has it always led to higher issues/ footfall? Not always!
Has it created a space for growth, inclusion, support, exploration, curiosity & literacy rich joy? ABSOLUTELY!
The kids deserve it 🥰 #LibraryOfTheYear

There’s so much in the works for #RoehamptonLibrary in ‘25.
There’s the epic #GLLLiteraryFoundation, a wealth of Author visits, Borough of Culture, groundbreaking proposals with HUGE impacts on imprisoned families/ New Arrivals and MUCH more!
#LibrariesChangeLives 📚 #LibraryOfTheYear

5. CYP Programme
For our Over 12’s we are *growing* our creative expression & social clubs through new creative sessions/monthly meet ups.

We’re always 👀 new links with local youth clubs/schools & @CarnegieMedals Shadowing Groups to give ownership of their library & #EngagetheTeenage so ✉️ me!

5. CYP Programme

After the success I had at Downham Library, I wanted to carry on #TheBiggerPicture project, but make it wider & more holistic.

We have a weekly club, workshops, digital events & attended the #ScholasticGraphicNovelPrize awards! 🖤 #LibraryOfTheYear

5. CYP Programme
For our Over 5’s we have #ImagineersClub, #TheStorySociety, #GamesNight & a plethora of creative well-being & self expression!

I don’t have photos of our Yoga & Movement Classes or some of larger attended activities because we’re all ‘in the moment!’ to 📸😂 #LibraryOfTheYear

5. CYP Programme
I’ve completely revamped our offerings to cater for all ages & creative interests.

We now run a full programme bursting with library magic!

We’re @booktrust.org.uk partners & run #StorytimePrize sessions, Baby Rhyme Times & Stay ‘n’ Play sessions for our U5’s #LibraryOfTheYear