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Taslin Pollock
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Writer | Contemporary MG | Scottish Book Trust New Writer Awardee 2024 | S1 Leeds Literary LL 2024 | All Stories Mentee 2022 | HarperCollins Academy 2022 | Searchlight Novel Opening SL 2022 | Golden Egg Award SL 2022 | she/her
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lisajallen.bsky.social
Building on the success of my author visits to local schools, I'm now pleased to be able to offer Virtual School Visits to schools anywhere! Full details on my website - link below 👇
#readingforpleasure #schoolvisits #authorvisits #MG @tinytreebooks.bsky.social #ukkidlit #kidlituk #EduSkyPrimary
November 17, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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signeru.bsky.social
#Dundee & #Angus #Schools! #FREE P7–S2 Author Event! Join the Inclusive Stories Tour with author Beth O'Brien for a event focusing on diversity and reading. Beth's novel, Wolf Siren, is @carnegiemedals.bsky.social 2026 nominee! APPLY NOW: tinyurl.com/4nt9jd8h Please SHARE this! #KidlitUK #UKKidlit
Inclusive Stories Tour with Beth O’Brien
Applications for the Inclusive Stories Tour 2026 are now open.
www.scottishbooktrust.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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hfj0108.bsky.social
This quote totally sums up my experience too. I had another two boys run up to me in the playground today! If you haven’t signed up already, take a look. #KidLitUK #UKKidLit
sparkbookaward.bsky.social Spark! School Book Award @sparkbookaward.bsky.social · 5d
This year you get TWO sets of shortlisted books instead of one when you sign up for the Spark! School Book Awards by 28 November. If you still need convincing, here's a fantastic endorsement from a secondary school librarian...
www.sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/school-sign-up
November 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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maisiechanwrites.bsky.social
Good morning Blue Sky! I’m thrilled to reveal the cover to mine and Jo Lindley’s new picture book - CHI CHI THE PANDA which will be out 4th June 2026!!!

It’s my first picture book and Jo has created the cutest and fluffiest panda! It’s historical non-fiction too so you’ll learn stuff too!
November 12, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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mariannedoherty.bsky.social
I just watched this brilliant Author's Live with Ely, Kirsty and Nadine talking about their work. Really useful for the kids studying their work as set texts, but also so many tips and insights that would be useful for young writers. www.scottishbooktrust.com/authors-live...
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit
November 11, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
Teachers and librarians! Join us for an interactive forum to share exciting short story text recommendations for young people, online, from 4–5.15pm on 12 November. 📖✨

#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
Book Discovery: Short Stories (Secondary BGE and Senior Phase)
Join us for an interactive forum to share exciting short story text recommendations for young people.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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thehooghlyreview.bsky.social
First look at the scribes that bring to you this winter 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘴 𝘈 📢

Stay tuned for our special issue/anthology of short stories featuring the enigmatic Atlas A. 📚
November 6, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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louiestowell.bsky.social
I'm doing a Loki signing along with some MASSIVELY famous authors on Dec 6th at @booksellercrow.bsky.social in South London. Come and get Christmas signed books as presents for bookish friends and family of all ages. www.thebookseller.com/news/the-boo... #KidLitUK #Booksky #UKKidlit
The Bookseller Crow to host signing day with Holly Jackson, Jessie Burton, Lucy Mangan and Louie Stowell
The Bookseller Crow in Crystal Palace has announced a Christmas signing day next month, featuring Holly Jackson, Jessie Burton, Lucy Mangan and Louie Stowell.
www.thebookseller.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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gitaralleigh.bsky.social
#ukkidlit #kidlituk
carnegiemedals.bsky.social The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · 14d
The 2026 Carnegies nominations are live! 🎉 Join us in celebrating the exceptional storytelling and illustration recognised this year. 🏆 Get ready for an inspiring awards season! Congrats to all nominees! 📖❤️

https://carnegies.co.uk/nominations-announced-2026

#Carnegies2026
Graphic with the Carnegies logo and text reading: 2026 Nominations Announced. #Carnegies2026 carnegies.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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annaframe.bsky.social
Oh this is such sad news. Knights Of have been such a force for good in this industry - we need more companies like them, not fewer. www.thebookseller.com/news/indepen...
Independent children's publisher Knights Of set to close
Award-winning inclusive children’s publisher Knights Of is set to close, The Bookseller understands, with accountancy firm Hart Shaw instructed to place the company in liquidation, pending a vote of t...
www.thebookseller.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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jacquisydney.bsky.social
Huge thanks to the lovely folks @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social for sending a finished copy of fabulous middle grade adventure Small Wonder by @mossmontmomery.bsky.social, giving me the opportunity to reshare my review 😊

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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The book, the cover of which shows a boy on the back of a large grey horse with autumn leaves blowing about them both.
October 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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mostlybooktalk.bsky.social
Yay! #UKKidLit #KidLitUK
bookclubsinschools.bsky.social Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · Oct 10
Woo hoo 🎉Our ambassador Sita Brahmachari won The Malorie Blackman Impact Award at #TheDiverseBookAwards last night.

Congrats to all the other winners, and thank you to Abiola Bello and Helen Lewis for hosting another wonderful and important Awards.

#TheDBAwards @malorieblackman.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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mariannedoherty.bsky.social
With the IBC Excluded Voices report making for sober reading this week, let’s use #KidsBooksFriday to celebrate brilliant books from global majority writers.
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit

www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/excluded-voi...
Book cover for Spirit Warriors by Ashley Thorpe Book cover for Nush and the Stolen Emerald by Jasbinder Bilan Book cover for Nate Yu’s Blast from the Past by Maisie Chan Book cover for Birdie by J. P. Rose
October 10, 2025 at 6:47 AM
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mariannedoherty.bsky.social
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit
October 9, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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alomshaha.bsky.social
#kidlitUK #UKKidLit Children’ Books People! You might find this report on “Own Voice representation in the creation of UK children’s books” interesting / enraging. HT @clairelinney.bsky.social
Excluded Voices report
Is UK publishing diverse? Read the Excluded Voices report, our latest research into the number of Own Voice authors and illustrators creating children’s books.
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org
October 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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gitaralleigh.bsky.social
If you loved @poetclare.bsky.social wonderful ‘The Untameables’ you’ll be blown away by ‘The Othernauts’ a rollicking ride through Greek mythology!
Coming next year from Piccadilly Press and sure to be a Herculean hit!!
#kidlituk #ukkidlit
The Untameables by Clare Pollard (The Emma Press) & a proof copy of The Othernauts by the same author.
October 8, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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jacquisydney.bsky.social
#KidlitUK #UKKidlit
suehcunningham.bsky.social Sue H Cunningham☁️💘 @suehcunningham.bsky.social · Oct 5
Book lovers! The @childreninread.bsky.social charity book auction is live.
Loads of books to bid on including lot 274: a dedicated copy of my YA supernatural romcom #CloudNine ☁️💘 and a cute custom water bottle. All proceeds to BBC Children in Need 💗🧸📚
#booksky
jumblebee.co.uk/childreninre...
October 5, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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mariannedoherty.bsky.social
So grateful to my colleagues for the work that has gone into this crucial report and proud of my tiny part in it. All schools should have a well stocked library and qualified librarian. The difference it makes to children’s learning and wellbeing is immeasurable. #KidLitUK #KidLit #SchoolLibraries
scottishbooktrust.bsky.social Scottish Book Trust @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · Sep 30
Do you believe all schools should have a library? 📚

It might surprise you, therefore, that there is no legal requirement for Scotland’s schools to have a school library or librarian.

We are calling on Scottish Government to change this story.

www.scottishbooktrust.com/our-research...
Poster with the map of Scotland. Title says 'The value and impact of Scotland's school libraries: final report' Infographic quote that reads: 'School libraries are not optional extras; they are essential for equitable education. As librarians, educators, parents and policymakers read these pages, I hope they hear the plea: invest in people, space and resources, and the benefits – raised attainment, better mental health and more informed pupils – will be unmistakable.' Quote is from Derek France, Preston Lodge High School, East Lothian Secondary School Librarian of the Year (2022) Scottish Book Trust Reading Champion (2025) Infographic containing two facts. They are: Fact: Research proves having a school library and librarian delivers higher test scores equating to academic attainment, successful curriculum or learning outcomes, and positive attitudes towards learning. Fact: There is no legal requirement for schools in Scotland to have a school library and librarian. Infographic card that reads: 'What can be done? Scottish Book Trust recommends: 1. Scottish Government introduces a statutory requirement for secondary schools to operate a high-quality school library service, staffed by a qualified school librarian. 2. Scottish Government and local authorities work with stakeholders to ensure there’s a set standard of provision across the country. 3. Scottish Government and local authorities work together to empower secondary schools across Scotland with funding and resources to operate a high-quality school library service, staffed by a qualified school librarian. 4. Secondary school management teams appropriately train and support their librarians to deliver a high-quality library service. '
September 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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bexhogan.bsky.social
I am so looking forward to this FREE online event on Oct 9th with Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children's Books. If you know any secondary schools who might be interested, please do pass along. I will be talking about my favourite things - fairytales and folklore! #UKKidLit #BookSky 💙📚
edpr.bsky.social ed public relations @edpr.bsky.social · Sep 26
Calling all secondary school teachers & librarians! Join @bexhogan.bsky.social on 9th Oct for a FREE virtual event where students will learn about fascinating folktales and uncover the lesser-told history of faery tales and their forgotten origins.

Book now 👉 sevenstories.org.uk/event/author...
September 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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ldlapinski.bsky.social
WORLD BOOK WEEK OFFER

Are you a school in the Scottish islands? Would you like an author visit with no author fees? Step this way and check out the alt text below….

Please get in touch via my website contact form 📚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social @asls.org.uk @slgscotland.bsky.social
WORLD BOOK WEEK OFFER Are you a school in the Scottish islands? Would you like an author visit with no author fees? Step this way…. To get to know my new home better, I am waiving my school visit fee for schools in the Scottish islands during World Book Week 2026 (2nd - 6th March). Organisers must cover transport and accommodation. I am based on the Black Isle, and able to drive to Inverness airport, Ullapool ferry port, Oban, and Aberdeen. I can supply books to sell, if given plenty of notice! Please get in touch via my website contact form 📚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
September 9, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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whowhatwherewhen.bsky.social
Buy ANY book site-wide 22-24 September, and you could win a £250 digital gift card!

Buy any book stocked by @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social through my shop uk.bookshop.org/shop/WhoWhat...

As an affiliate, I may earn from purchases.
#books #ukkidlit #bookshop #homeeducation
September 22, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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louiestowell.bsky.social
My children's books of the year so far since you didn't ask are Boss of the Underword by Tor Freeman, Donut Squad by @neillcameron.bsky.social and Don't Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson and @dansantat.bsky.social. The latter is a picture book so those recs cover 3-12 year olds, you're welcome.
September 22, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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thomastaylor.bsky.social
I’ll be making a rare 2025 public appearance on the 3rd of October, as part of the Ipswich Book Festival. There will be scribbling, story creation, live drawing, and book signing if you like. Dancing optional. Maybe see you there!
September 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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gitaralleigh.bsky.social
Join us! #kidlituk #ukkidlit Speakers: @imogenrw.bsky.social @balirai.bsky.social @alomshaha.bsky.social @jasbinderbilan.bsky.social @rashmiwriting.bsky.social @sufiyaahmed.bsky.social Sita Brahmachari, Nizrana Farook, Serena Patel & MORE! Tickets £20 /online £5

www.sailfest.org.uk/sailfest2025
alomshaha.bsky.social Alom Shaha @alomshaha.bsky.social · Sep 21
#KidLitUK #UKKidlit folks! If you’re at a loose end next Saturday, come join us at SAILFest 2025 to discuss “the barriers and possibilities of South Asian children’s books in the UK with authors who have built a career in children’s books and those who elevate and shine a light on children’s books”
Register to attend — SAIL Fest UK
SAIL Festival is held at the British Library on Friday 6th September. You can register to attend in person or for the live stream.
www.sailfest.org.uk
September 21, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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barringtonstoke.bsky.social
In the run-up to #BlackHistoryMonth in October, we're offering schools the chance to win one of three bundles of @catwrote.bsky.social's acclaimed dyslexia-friendly narrative non-fiction*. (1/2)
September 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM