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Pushkin Children's Books @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social · 4d

A greater than ever guide, featuring Mika Song's One Smart Cookie, X Fang's We Are Definitely Human, and Kengo Kurimoto's Wildful!

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The Folklore Podcast @folklorepod.bsky.social · 7d

Just finished reading THIRST by @darrensimpson44.bsky.social , published by @pushkinpress.com

Coincidentally, this came out the same day as my book Britain’s Folklore Year

Thirst is a dark and brooding YA novel deeply rooted in the folklore of rivers. Expect a feature and review soon on this

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Pushkin Children's Books @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social · Aug 7

The WONDERFUL latest Books for Keeps reviews The Invisibles by @susiebower.bsky.social, Captain Danger and the Stupid Shadow by Victor Engbers, and The Otherwhere Post by Emily J Taylor 🥳

Books for Keeps, the online children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social · Jul 16

Out now! #BfK273, our #summer special! Authorgraph interview Kenneth Oppel, Windows into Illustration Jarvis, new Beyond the Secret Garden, new Picture This, Nikesh Shukla on reading for pleasure + interviews, new #childrensbook reviews & more #KidLit #BookSky 😎
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Cover of the summer issue of the children's online review journal Books for Keeps. Cover taken from The Wood Where Magic Grows by Andy Shepherd, illustration by Ellie Snowdon, and is of a tree spreading out with children climbing in the branches.

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Ian Eagleton @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social · Aug 7

I’m thrilled to welcome @hsnorup.bsky.social into The Reading Realm to talk about her wonderful new book THE CHANGELING CHILD, which is published by @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social!

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#KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky #KidLitUK

H.S Norup on the inspiration for THE CHANGELING CHILD and INTO THE FAERIE HILL - The Reading Realm

When I’m writing the first draft of a story, much of the work happens away from my desk. I think about the plot while I go for long walks or bake or cook. So, I thought it would be interesting to desc...

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Pushkin Children's Books @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social · Aug 7

Frank Cottrell Boyce recommended the AMAZING Queen of Freedom by Catherine Johnson on his summer book club this morning - listen now! (2.54.00) www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Today - 28/07/2025 - BBC Sounds

News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.

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Pushkin Children's Books @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social · Aug 7

Piglettes by Clémentine Beauvais is 'witty, empowering and irresistibly bonkers', available NOW for all your summer holiday reading 🐽
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The best children’s books for summer 2025

Our action-packed list will thrill readers whether they’re three or 13.

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Pushkin Children's Books @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social · Aug 5

'Fortune invariably favours the brave' in Journey Under the Sea, one of our 6 AMAZING choose-your-own adventure books. Go rediscover the remarkably 'fresh' format almost fifty years later 🎉
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A charming love letter to misplaced umbrellas – and other new children’s books

Our critic rounds up the best new titles for young readers, from science and drama to old-fashioned tales of derring-do

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Pushkin Children's Books @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social · Aug 5

THRILLED to see Wildful by Kengo Kurimoto shortlisted for the Children's Wainwright Prize for Fiction!
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Pushkin Children's Books @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social · Jul 28

@darrensimpson44.bsky.social @londonbessie.bsky.social

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Pushkin Children's Books @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social · Jul 28

Been eyeing our upcoming releases? Use the code SUMMER25 online at waterstones.com and on the app for 25% off when preordering Thirst, The Twelve paperback, and The Snow Fox and the Long, Long Night!

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KC 😎📝 Casey's Pages @fly276.bsky.social · Jul 8

Check out the whole @susiebower.bsky.social collection! Published by @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social 📚😎

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Darren Simpson @darrensimpson44.bsky.social · Jul 9

#THIRST. Dark folky thrills coming 11 September from @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social. Available for early reads at www.netgalley.co.uk/catalog/book...

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Pushkin Children's Books @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social · Jun 27

Introducing Pushkin Children’s Classics!

Reading is never more ✨magical✨ than in childhood. That’s why we’re bringing you the most thrilling and inspiring children’s stories from around the world.

Stay tuned for the six beloved titles we’re publishing on July 3rd 🥳

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Pushkin Children's Books @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social · Jun 13

Our phenomenal author @londonbessie.bsky.social is running an unmissable FREE online workshop on writing children's fiction!! Perfect for aspiring authors 📚📚

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Writing Children’s Fiction with Liz Hyder

Join our free workshop with Liz Hyder on writing children’s fiction—perfect for aspiring authors eager to craft stories for young readers!

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Pushkin Press @pushkinpress.com · Jun 13

THRILLED that The No-Girlfriend Rule by @bycrandall.bsky.social is included in the CBI Read with Pride guide 🏳️‍🌈 'This charming LGBTQ+ coming of age story shows us that we can discover the most about ourselves in the unlikeliest of places' 🌈

More Pushkin pride coming soon!
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Children's Books Ireland @childrensbooksireland.ie · Jun 3

🌈Pride guide 2025🌈

The 2025 Read with Pride Guide has arrived! Inside you will find 100 recommended titles and 100 ‘read also’ suggestions. That’s 200 books celebrating LBGTQ+ love, joy, and identity.

Find out more and download for free ⬇️
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#ReadWithPride

The cover of the Pride Guide is superimposed over an image of a blue sky with a Pride flag waving behind it.

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Susie Bower @susiebower.bsky.social · Jun 6

#GIVEAWAY! It's publication day for The Invisibles! To celebrate, I'm giving away a signed and dedicated copy! To enter: send me your details via my website susiebower.co.uk Winner will be announced on Thurs 12th June!
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Pushkin Children's Books @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social · May 30

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Pushkin Children's Books @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social · May 30

📢 Calling middle-grade reviewers!

Wanting to read the new fantasy adventure from Susie Bower @susiebower.bsky.social jam-packed with immortal children, magical lands and mysterious secrets?

Comment below and we'll get in touch! Must be UK based.

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Darren Simpson @darrensimpson44.bsky.social · May 22

[1] Good times on the road with Tim of @bouncemarketing.bsky.social today to dish out #THIRST proofs. The East Midlands are blessed with gorgeous indie bookshops, passionate booksellers and wonderful school librarians. Was a pleasure to meet so many of them today. ->
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Darren Simpson @darrensimpson44.bsky.social · May 26

I've been spoilt this weekend, not only by the extra day but also by the sight of #THIRST proofs finding their way into readers' hands. A book only comes alive when it's read.
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Darren Simpson @darrensimpson44.bsky.social · May 27

Nothing softens the blow of a long weekend's demise like kind words about #THIRST from the superlative #JenniferKillick. Thanks so much, Jennifer! 😁🙏 @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social

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Mary Rees @bookcraic.bsky.social · May 27

#TheCurseOfTheSilvanOaks is a magical, mesmerising adventure into a feuding realm where those with courageous hearts form firm friendships and fight to break a cruel curse on the land. You can read my review at bookcraic.blog/2025/05/25/r... @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social #UKKidLit

Review: The Curse of the Silvan Oaks by Georgia Channon

Written by Georgia ChannonCover Illustration by Richard JohnsonPublished by Pushkin Press The Curse of the Silvan Oaks is an enchanting fantasy adventure that completely captured me …

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · May 27

The very creepiest of creepy reads, #YA novel #Thirst by @darrensimpson44.bsky.social is not for the faint-hearted. Out 11/09 from @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social

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Thirst by Darren Simpson

Cover art by Natalie Smillie I’ve got in the habit of sticking the names of some of my favourite authors into the search bar on the Waterstones website every so often to check on whether or n…

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Darren Simpson @darrensimpson44.bsky.social · May 27

"a mesmerisingly disturbing, dark story steeped in folklore"
Thanks to Beth for this very fine review of #THIRST. 👌
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Beth @f33lthesun.bsky.social · May 27

Here is my review of Thirst by @darrensimpson44.bsky.social. Storytelling at its very best.
Dark, chilling and gruesome, this YA tale will feed your love of folklore. Out Sept ‘25. 📚💙@pushkinchildrens.bsky.social Stunning cover art by @natsmillie.bsky.social
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Thirst by Darren Simpson

Cover Art by Natalie Smillie I was delighted that Pushkin Press sent me a proof copy of Thirst to read and review as I am a big Darren Simpson fan. I loved the originality of The Memory Thieves and…

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Darren Simpson @darrensimpson44.bsky.social · May 28

Simon's a classy guy of discerning taste, so the fact that he's given #THIRST the thumbs up brings me joy and relief. 😂🙏
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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · May 28

Big fan of @darrensimpson44.bsky.social.
“Thirst” is a dark tale of a cursed river. It’s full of folklore and horror as the insatiable river must be fed. Ultimately it’s a tale about doing what’s right when all around is pushing against that. Thanks @pushkinpress.com for the proof. Brilliant stuff

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