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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 3d

"There's a word for a writer who never gives up: published."
~ Joe Konrath

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Inclusive Books for Children @ibc-reads.bsky.social · 4d

✨ The Excluded Voices 2025 report is here!

We’ve updated last year’s findings on children’s books (ages 1–9) by British creators from marginalised communities — showing where progress is happening & where it’s still not.

https://ow.ly/G5Hq50X8fph

#IBCExcludedVoicesReport

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Darren Chetty @darrenchetty.bsky.social · 8d

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

www.bookbrunch.co.uk

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Rukiya Shanthi @rukiyashanthi.bsky.social · 12d

Exciting to see the posts on #kidlit reading from #kidsconf as I take a break from redrafting my upper MG novel 😊 ☕️ ✍️ 📖

The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 12d

People are now arriving at #KidsConf ⚡

Which talk are you most excited for? Let us know below 👇

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 12d

"Mass appeal and literary quality are not mutually exclusive", says Belinda Rasmussen at #KidsConf.

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Rukiya Shanthi @rukiyashanthi.bsky.social · 17d

Downloading it right now! 🎧 📱 😃

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Rukiya Shanthi @rukiyashanthi.bsky.social · 17d

Fab news Mayo! Congrats 🙌🏽👏🏽

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Spread the Word @spread-the-word.bsky.social · 18d

The London Writers Awards is open for applications until Thursday 30 October at 5pm.

Find out more in audio and BSL video formats on our website: www.spreadtheword.org.uk/applications...

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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 26d

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...

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Matthew Dowd @matthewjdowd.bsky.social · 27d

“During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.”

George Orwell

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Joseph Nhan-O’Reilly @joseph-nhanoreilly.bsky.social · Sep 11

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

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Rukiya Shanthi @rukiyashanthi.bsky.social · 28d

Calling all #kidlit authors!

Over 600 authors, illustrators and educators have signed the statement.

MPs have tabled a motion that welcomes the statement. We hope that it may help strengthen the political will to end the conflict that.

statement-on-palestine.org?fbclid=PARlR...

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 29d

We now have young Muslims who feel alienated, disconnected and angry. And they have no reason to feel that, because their European heritage is a wonderfully rich one, says Tharik Hussain ( @tharikhussain.bsky.social ) on his new book 👇

Tharik Hussain's new book examines the connection between European and Islamic history

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Rukiya Shanthi @rukiyashanthi.bsky.social · Sep 10

Apply apply apply!! Can't say enough about how transformational the #LondonWritersAwards has been for me. If you're at the stage where you need structured support and an inclusive writing community then this could be the place for you 😊

Spread the Word @spread-the-word.bsky.social · Sep 9

Are you an unagented and unpublished writer looking to develop your work, connect with agents and move towards publication? The #LondonWritersAwards 2026 could be the opportunity for you! Find out more www.spreadtheword.org.uk/projects/lon...

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · Sep 8

SAIL Fest (the South Asian Illustration and Literature Festival) is set to return for a second year 👇 #BookSky

SAIL Fest returns in collaboration with Tate Publishing

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LRB Bookshop @londonreviewbookshop.co.uk · Sep 9

@willdalrymple.bsky.social ‘s THE GOLDEN ROAD, a lively examination of the ways in which ancient Indian art, religion, science and literature shaped the world.

www.londonreviewbookshop.co.uk/stock/the-go...

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Claire Linney Author @clairelinney.bsky.social · Sep 9

A gentle reminder that you can ask (as in pay) Black people to talk about Black British history any month of the year. Not just October…

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · Sep 1

ICYMI: The Women’s Prize Trust is set to partner with Hachette UK "to support writer development". The support on offer will include a mentoring scheme for aspiring non-fiction writers and the first ever Discoveries Day 👇 #BookSky

Women's Prize partners with Hachette UK 'to support writer development'

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Nuzhat Uthmani @nuthmani.bsky.social · Aug 20

Excellent conversation with @willdalrymple.bsky.social and Ash Sarkar...

#DecolonisetheCurriculum

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The Ancient History Our Schools Don't Teach | Ash Sarkar Meets William Dalrymple

YouTube video by Novara Media

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Rukiya Shanthi @rukiyashanthi.bsky.social · Aug 23

How am I writing a MG story set in ancient Sri Lanka, you ask? 🤔 ✍️ 📖 Not easily, but this #bookstack definitely helped 👇🏽

If you want to learn more about where the numbers and spices you use every day originally came from and how they got here, read these! 📚 🌏 ⛵️ 🌶️

#kidlit #history #indianocean

A bookstack of Indian Ocean History texts. Bottom to top:

1. The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World by William Dalrymple
2. Trade and Civilisation in the Indian Ocean: An Economic History from the Rise of Islam to 1750 by K.N.Chaudhuri
3. The Indian Ocean in World History by Edward.A. Alpers
4. The World of the Tamil Merchant: Pioneers of International Trade by Kanakalatha Mukund
5. The Ocean of Churn: How the Indian Ocean Shaped Human History by Sanjeev Sanyal

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · Aug 21

Be sure not to discuss your hero’s state of mind. Make it clear from his actions. ~ Anton Chekhov

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · Aug 22

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Bring Plasticine Stories to Life - Plasticine Action

100% profit to charity (MAP)Buy now in white!Buy now in black!

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Gita Ralleigh @gitaralleigh.bsky.social · Aug 22

A wonderful offer from @booksforkeeps.bsky.social
Win a FREE place on the next @ibbyuk.bsky.social 2025 Conference
Whose History? Challenging historical narratives through writing for children and young people.
More here: booksforkeeps.co.uk/books-for-ke...
#kidlituk #ukkidlit

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الكسندرا ميراي @lexialex.bsky.social · Aug 21

Today

GLOBAL STRIKE
21 AUGUST 2025
ONE DAY TO BREAK THE SIEGE
NO WORK. NO TRADE. NO BUSINESS AS USUAL
#GLOBALSTRIKEFORGAZA

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · Aug 20

Attendance for the Children’s Black Book Fair UK in Hackney Central Library surged by 50% this year, but the organiser has criticised the trade over “tumbleweed” instead of progress on representation 👇

Children’s Black Book Fair UK visits soar by 50%

Attendance for the Children’s Black Book Fair UK in Hackney Central Library surged by 50% this year, but the organiser has criticised the trade over “tumbleweed” instead of progress on representation.

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