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Veronica Price

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Chartered librarian, MCLIP. NHS Knowledge &Evidence Specialist. Former School Librarian. Posts about library matters and books. Blog: https://vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/

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Veronica Price @vonprice.bsky.social · 4d

Today I’m recommending 2 beautiful #NonFiction titles for #MG readers, both written by #HonorCargillMartin
#SheSpeaks… is published by @magiccatpublishing.bsky.social & #ShakespearesHeroines is published by @hachettechildrens.bsky.social
#UkKidLit

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Fabulous Non-Fiction from Honor Cargill-Martin: Shakespeare’s Heroines and She Speaks: The Women of Norse Myths in their own Words

Cover art by Pauliina Hannuniemi, published by Magic Cat Publishing, 25 September 2025, ISBN:978-1917044813 Cover art by Jaimee Andrews, published by Hachette Children’s Books, 23 October 202…

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 21h

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

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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

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 1d

A fab middle grade adventure with strong messages about looking after the planet and not imposing limits on yourself or others, The Midnight Sweet Factory by Clare Povey is out now. 🍭

#UsborneBooks #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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The Midnight Sweet Factory (The Wanderdays Adventures 2) by Clare Povey

Cover illustration by Davide Ortu © Usborne Publishing Limited, 2025 While many adults have grown out of the need for adventure and are quite happy to live quiet, predictable lives, in my experienc…

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Veronica Price @vonprice.bsky.social · 2d

Made all the smoother by a great book to read 😊

Veronica Price @vonprice.bsky.social · 2d

It was so lovely to meet you too. Thank you so much for the invitation. I read 80 pages of #MurderAtChristmas on train home and absolutely loving the mystery 😊

Murder at Christmas by Fleur Hitchcock. A middle grade murder mystery set in Bath, photo taken in platform of Bath Spa train station, opposite platform visible in background.

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Veronica Price @vonprice.bsky.social · 2d

It was a lovely evening & I’m so looking forward to reading your book 😊

Veronica Price @vonprice.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks Jacqui! It was a lovely evening, sorry that the journey was rather too far for you & we didn’t get a chance to meet again ☺️

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Veronica Price @vonprice.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you @nosycrow.bsky.social for delightful #BookPost which arrived just before I set off for #BookLaunch
#MurderAtChristmas by @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social & #IceDancer by @alexcotter.bsky.social
😍😍
#UkKidLit
#KidLitUK

Middle grade paperback Murder at Christmas by Fleur Hitchcock has two children cycling past a snowy Georgian building.

Middle grade paperback Ice Dancer by Alex Cotter. Cover design features an ice dancer whose dress is designed with silver foil snowflakes.

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 3d

Out 03/03, middle grade fantasy Dragon Girl and the Awakened Flames by @jennywritemoore.bsky.social is full of magic, humour, excitement and adventure 🔥

#MaverickBooks @dannieprice.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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Dragon Girl and the Awakened Flames by Jenny Moore

Cover artwork © David Dean, 2022 This book was previously published as Emba Oak and the Terrible Tomorrows, for which this is my revised review. When I moved to my last school, I found myself in ch…

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Veronica Price @vonprice.bsky.social · 4d

Fabulous Non-Fiction from Honor Cargill-Martin: Shakespeare’s Heroines and She Speaks: The Women of Norse Myths in their own Words

Cover art by Pauliina Hannuniemi, published by Magic Cat Publishing, 25 September 2025, ISBN:978-1917044813 Cover art by Jaimee Andrews, published by Hachette Children’s Books, 23 October 202…

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 5d

With 2 fabulous stories for the price of 1, Secrets on the Shore by @katherinewoodfine.bsky.social sees secret agents Taylor & Rose on their 1st case in the seaside town of Rye. Out now from @farshorebooks.bsky.social

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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Secrets on the Shore (Taylor and Rose Secret Agents 5) by Katherine Woodfine

Cover illustration © Karl James Mountford Much as I’m very glad to live in the modern world, with all the freedoms and advantages that it brings with it, I do enjoy a trip back in time from t…

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Mr Tom Slattery @slatterymr.bsky.social · 6d

Here is a roundup of my rhyming reviews over the summer. Some epic reads and completely memorable books! Check it out for some reading inspiration and bang average poetry. 🙈 tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/10/04/s...

Summer 2025 – Rhyming Review Roundup

One of my favourite parts of writing my blog is writing the rhyming reviews for each book. Now don’t get me wrong, there are times when the words (and the rhymes) just aren’t coming and I curse mys…

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 6d

My review of Adventures in Lylaland by Louise Pentland. Out now for 8+ readers from @piccadilly-press.bsky.social

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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Adventures in Lylaland by Louise Pentland

Cover illustration © Rachael Dean, 2025 There are many things I miss about my childhood. Watching Doctor Who on a dark Saturday evening and then having to wait a week to find out what happened next…

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Veronica Price @vonprice.bsky.social · 6d

An updated review of #DraculaAndDaughters after collecting pre-order & meeting lovely @emcarrollauthor.bsky.social for the umpteenth time! Thrilled by your ongoing success Emma 😊
@faberchildrens.bsky.social
#UkKidLit #KidLitUk
Here’s review 👇🦇🧛‍♀️

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#MG Review: Dracula & Daughters, written by Emma Carroll

Cover illustration by Alice Guidi, Publisher Faber& Faber, 25 September 2025, ISBN: 9780571388769 I have updated my original review of the NetGalley e-ARC after collecting my pre-ordered physic…

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Veronica Price @vonprice.bsky.social · 7d

Aah, so sorry about incorrect tagging! Thank you for letting me know 😊

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Veronica Price @vonprice.bsky.social · 7d

Thank you @littletigerbooks.Bsky.social for a gorgeous autumnal book for #PictureBookFriday. #SquirrelAndBird written by @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social & illustrated by @staceythomas.bsky.social is fabulous 😍
#UkKidLit #KidLitUK
Here’s my review 👇🐿️🐦‍⬛🍂

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#PictureBookFriday: Squirrel and Bird by Laura Baker, illustrated by Stacey Thomas

Cover illustration by Stacey Thomas, published by Little Tiger, 2 October 2025, ISBN: 978-1838917203 Endpapers with Quantock acorns! I realise that I haven’t reviewed a picture book for a whi…

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Fleur Hitchcock @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social · 7d

Superb article about reading aloud. Yes! Yes! And yes!! #kidlituk
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Again! Again! The joys of reading out loud - and how it can support…

Author Susannah Lloyd shares her tips for reading aloud with children, and shares how it can support communication skills.

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Charlie Nutbrown @charlienutbrown.bsky.social · 8d

A very big thank you to @gntread24.bsky.social for posting my blog on Ewa Beniak Haremska's beautiful illustrations in The Feathered Book.

You can read it here: goodnighttoread.wordpress.com

#BookBloggers #UKKidlit #booksky #childrensbooks #TheFeatheredBook @everywithwords.bsky.social

Good Night To Read- A School Librarian's Book Blog

Because Books Make the World Better

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Tracy Hopkins @tracyshopkins.bsky.social · 8d

Exciting new book alert! #UKKidLit

Lucas Maxwell @lucasjmaxwell.bsky.social · 9d

I’m very excited to reveal the cover of my debut novel A MILLION TINY MISSILES ALL AT ONCE.
Out with @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social on April, it’s the story of a 14 year old teen struggling issues at home and beyond, I hope you enjoy it. You can pre order here!

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Tracy Hopkins @tracyshopkins.bsky.social · 8d

Shout out to former librarian Julia from Winchester for asking “Who will run our primary school libraries?” in this letter in The Guardian today. #SchoolLibraries #UKKidLit

A good old-fashioned clipping from the Guardian newspaper - from the letters page (text below):

Who will run our primary school libraries?
children and young people in
UK school and public libraries. I worked with four authorities over
Axel Scheffler, quoted in your article (Pledge for all primaries to have a library, 29 September), says: "A school library is more than just a room full of books ... It's a place where imaginations grow, confidence builds, and a lifelong love of reading takes root." This is, of course, true. And Rachel Reeves can be applauded for her pledge.
However, she makes no mention
of who will coordinate, run and refresh the items in this space. Will it be a newly labelled "teacher-librarian", already frazzled as a classroom teacher with little spare time? Or will each school employ a qualified librarian? Who will fund this? School library spaces can look sad and uninviting without regular care and attention.
I was once a librarian, supporting
17 years. Falso worked abroad.
I remember, long ago, when there was funding for school libraries, especially at secondary level. Now it is precarious. Good luck, Ms Reeves, but you need to ensure that these primary schools have the money to resource more than a basic stock of books.
Julia Edwards
Winchester

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 7d

I’m sharing my review of a fabulously festive choice for #PictureBookFriday today, the gorgeous A Christmas Delivery by @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social, illustrated by Sarah Warburton. Out 09/10 from @templarbooks.bsky.social

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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The Boy Who Grew Dragons: A Christmas Delivery by Andy Shepherd, illustrated by Sarah Warburton

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Veronica Price @vonprice.bsky.social · 10d

This sounds awesome! I can’t wait to buy a copy next week and read it 😊

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Scoobiesue2 @scoobiesue2.bsky.social · 10d

Today's review...'Murder at Christmas' @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social Out in October, this is another brilliant mystery from Fleur!
www.throughthebookshelf.com/reviews/murder-at-christmas

Murder at Christmas — Through the Bookshelf

Grace is delighted when she arrives in Bath to spend Christmas with her mum and younger brother, Billy. Although her dad won’t be with them, they will be staying at the hotel owned by their mum’s twin...

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 12d

A thought-provoking and original middle grade that looks at parental separation and displacement, Up Above the City by @clareweze.bsky.social is out 02/10. @knightsofbooks.bsky.social @edpr.bsky.social

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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Up Above the City by Clare Weze

Cover illustration © Rebecca Sheerin, 2025 Having been back in school listening to readers again this week, I took the opportunity to nose around the bookshelves in one of the classrooms and was st…

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Good Night To Read @gntread24.bsky.social · 15d

Timid
Introverted
Chameleon
Keen
Library Assistant
Enigmatic
Picnic 🧺 preparer
Energetic
Nutbrown’s creation
Nifty
Yearning
🐭

#UKKidLit #BookBloggers #UKKidlit #booksky #childrensbooks #TheFeatheredBook #bookbloggers #readingrecommendations ❤️📚

Orange & red & black & white blog poster.

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