A. M. Dassu (Az)
@amdassu.bsky.social
Award-winning, former World Book Day author | Carnegie Nom x3 | Books: BOY,EVERYWHERE | FIGHT BACK |BOOT IT | KICKED OUT and 12 others from pb - teen | PublishersWkly⭐️, ALA Notable Book, a Guardian & Kirkus & Booklist BOOK OF THE YEAR
Instagram: @a.m.dassu
Instagram: @a.m.dassu
2026 is the National Year of Reading and here is the first in my ONE MINUTE INTERVIEW series to introduce books through their creators, and give a flavour for each book and its interesting creation process!
This week you’ll meet incomparable author and illustrator @louiestowell.bsky.social ❤️
This week you’ll meet incomparable author and illustrator @louiestowell.bsky.social ❤️
January 16, 2026 at 11:32 PM
2026 is the National Year of Reading and here is the first in my ONE MINUTE INTERVIEW series to introduce books through their creators, and give a flavour for each book and its interesting creation process!
This week you’ll meet incomparable author and illustrator @louiestowell.bsky.social ❤️
This week you’ll meet incomparable author and illustrator @louiestowell.bsky.social ❤️
ANNOUNCEMENT: 2026 is the National Year of Reading and that’s why I’m introducing my ONE MINUTE INTERVIEW series.
I thought about how I might encourage reading and engage readers and how to make the process more fun. More below: 1/
I thought about how I might encourage reading and engage readers and how to make the process more fun. More below: 1/
January 9, 2026 at 11:32 AM
ANNOUNCEMENT: 2026 is the National Year of Reading and that’s why I’m introducing my ONE MINUTE INTERVIEW series.
I thought about how I might encourage reading and engage readers and how to make the process more fun. More below: 1/
I thought about how I might encourage reading and engage readers and how to make the process more fun. More below: 1/
EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT COMING!
It’s the National of Year Reading and to support it, I’m announcing something that I’ve been meaning to do for a couple of years now. And the best time to do it is this year! Join me here later today to find out what! ❤️
#GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearofReading2026
It’s the National of Year Reading and to support it, I’m announcing something that I’ve been meaning to do for a couple of years now. And the best time to do it is this year! Join me here later today to find out what! ❤️
#GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearofReading2026
January 9, 2026 at 3:50 AM
EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT COMING!
It’s the National of Year Reading and to support it, I’m announcing something that I’ve been meaning to do for a couple of years now. And the best time to do it is this year! Join me here later today to find out what! ❤️
#GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearofReading2026
It’s the National of Year Reading and to support it, I’m announcing something that I’ve been meaning to do for a couple of years now. And the best time to do it is this year! Join me here later today to find out what! ❤️
#GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearofReading2026
1 month until Wild Journey is published and that can only mean one thing, I’m going to share incredible quotes from authors and industry professionals. Sorry not sorry!
Preorders are open - get a signed copy while they last! Head to @kibworthbooks.bsky.social or @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social 🧡
Preorders are open - get a signed copy while they last! Head to @kibworthbooks.bsky.social or @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social 🧡
October 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
1 month until Wild Journey is published and that can only mean one thing, I’m going to share incredible quotes from authors and industry professionals. Sorry not sorry!
Preorders are open - get a signed copy while they last! Head to @kibworthbooks.bsky.social or @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social 🧡
Preorders are open - get a signed copy while they last! Head to @kibworthbooks.bsky.social or @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social 🧡
Got a massive payment from the @ALCS. I’m always astounded by how this data is collected and then royalties administered. Thank you so much ALCS and to all teachers who use my books! ❤️
September 26, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Got a massive payment from the @ALCS. I’m always astounded by how this data is collected and then royalties administered. Thank you so much ALCS and to all teachers who use my books! ❤️
This ADORABLE picture book by @darrenchetty.bsky.social and @sandhyaprabhat follows a little one who wants to make a new friend. With an unconventional take on the concept, you have the opp to discuss the anxiety of starting again in a new school/area. Perfect for a readaloud + conversation starter❤️
April 28, 2025 at 10:42 AM
This ADORABLE picture book by @darrenchetty.bsky.social and @sandhyaprabhat follows a little one who wants to make a new friend. With an unconventional take on the concept, you have the opp to discuss the anxiety of starting again in a new school/area. Perfect for a readaloud + conversation starter❤️
The cover for my next book, WILD JOURNEY! Huge thanks to @joe.lillington for this amazing cover and illustrations inside! And to @theweekjunior for the grand reveal - a first for the magazine and truly an honour for me ❤️❤️❤️
Available to preorder now! geni.us/WildJourney
Available to preorder now! geni.us/WildJourney
March 27, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The cover for my next book, WILD JOURNEY! Huge thanks to @joe.lillington for this amazing cover and illustrations inside! And to @theweekjunior for the grand reveal - a first for the magazine and truly an honour for me ❤️❤️❤️
Available to preorder now! geni.us/WildJourney
Available to preorder now! geni.us/WildJourney
Look out for Wild Journey’s cover which is being revealed exclusively tomorrow on a publication’s social media account around midday. I’ll share it here later in the day. Exciting! 🧡
#covereveal #childrensbookstagram
#covereveal #childrensbookstagram
March 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Look out for Wild Journey’s cover which is being revealed exclusively tomorrow on a publication’s social media account around midday. I’ll share it here later in the day. Exciting! 🧡
#covereveal #childrensbookstagram
#covereveal #childrensbookstagram
I found Boy, Everywhere and Fight Back on LibGen.
I’ve taken the steps advised by the @societyofauthors.bsky.social, it was very easy as the letters were ready made templates to Meta and my MP. Please do the same if your books are on there.
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
I’ve taken the steps advised by the @societyofauthors.bsky.social, it was very easy as the letters were ready made templates to Meta and my MP. Please do the same if your books are on there.
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
March 21, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I found Boy, Everywhere and Fight Back on LibGen.
I’ve taken the steps advised by the @societyofauthors.bsky.social, it was very easy as the letters were ready made templates to Meta and my MP. Please do the same if your books are on there.
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
I’ve taken the steps advised by the @societyofauthors.bsky.social, it was very easy as the letters were ready made templates to Meta and my MP. Please do the same if your books are on there.
societyofauthors.org/2025/03/21/t...
I’m supporting #WorldBookDay to reach their £10,000 target this #ArtsForImpact Big Give week!
For 1 week only, your donation will be matched. Help more children experience the life-changing power of reading for fun! 📚
@worldbookday
➡️ donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
For 1 week only, your donation will be matched. Help more children experience the life-changing power of reading for fun! 📚
@worldbookday
➡️ donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
March 21, 2025 at 7:47 PM
I’m supporting #WorldBookDay to reach their £10,000 target this #ArtsForImpact Big Give week!
For 1 week only, your donation will be matched. Help more children experience the life-changing power of reading for fun! 📚
@worldbookday
➡️ donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
For 1 week only, your donation will be matched. Help more children experience the life-changing power of reading for fun! 📚
@worldbookday
➡️ donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
In memory of dear Alex ❤️💔
March 20, 2025 at 11:23 AM
In memory of dear Alex ❤️💔
with BookClubs for school was cancelled because he was too ill. I’ll never forget him, his warmth, his brotherly advice. I saw him last at Hay.
He was a beacon for many of us. Please read his memoir Sufferah if you haven’t already. A real inspiration 💔
He was a beacon for many of us. Please read his memoir Sufferah if you haven’t already. A real inspiration 💔
March 20, 2025 at 10:59 AM
with BookClubs for school was cancelled because he was too ill. I’ll never forget him, his warmth, his brotherly advice. I saw him last at Hay.
He was a beacon for many of us. Please read his memoir Sufferah if you haven’t already. A real inspiration 💔
He was a beacon for many of us. Please read his memoir Sufferah if you haven’t already. A real inspiration 💔
Heartbroken. He was the most wonderful person, so generous and kind. He wholeheartedly supported me from the start. I’ll never forget him, his warmth, his brotherly advice. May you rest in peace, Alex. You will be missed so much, you paved this road and looked over us. May your legacy go on 💔❤️
March 20, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Heartbroken. He was the most wonderful person, so generous and kind. He wholeheartedly supported me from the start. I’ll never forget him, his warmth, his brotherly advice. May you rest in peace, Alex. You will be missed so much, you paved this road and looked over us. May your legacy go on 💔❤️
Join me and a host of brilliant speakers on 27 March, at the National Literacy Trust’s Primary Conference 2025: ‘Raising voices, raising literacy’, where we will explore practical and creative ways to engage a generation of confident communicators. /1
March 8, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Join me and a host of brilliant speakers on 27 March, at the National Literacy Trust’s Primary Conference 2025: ‘Raising voices, raising literacy’, where we will explore practical and creative ways to engage a generation of confident communicators. /1
I’m on national radio @bbcasiannetwork today at 2pm talking about World Book Day and a day in my life as a writer. Join me!
#worldbookday #bbcradio #radiointerview #authorlife
#worldbookday #bbcradio #radiointerview #authorlife
March 6, 2025 at 8:54 AM
I’m on national radio @bbcasiannetwork today at 2pm talking about World Book Day and a day in my life as a writer. Join me!
#worldbookday #bbcradio #radiointerview #authorlife
#worldbookday #bbcradio #radiointerview #authorlife
Facebook memory from two years ago today! 💜
March 4, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Facebook memory from two years ago today! 💜
Here’s my new book announcement! I didn’t dare to dream I’d be able to write my very own story collection until my dear agent Julia and the brilliant team at Zephyr, Head of Zeus (part of Bloomsbury) suggested it. These timeless stories are unlike anything I’ve written;they’ve stretched my writing/1
March 1, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Here’s my new book announcement! I didn’t dare to dream I’d be able to write my very own story collection until my dear agent Julia and the brilliant team at Zephyr, Head of Zeus (part of Bloomsbury) suggested it. These timeless stories are unlike anything I’ve written;they’ve stretched my writing/1
Eeek! I finally get to share my next book with you. It’s totally different to anything you’ve read from me, and I think you’ll love it. Look out for the announcement some time next week! 🧡
#newbook #booklover #bookannouncement #childrensbooks
#newbook #booklover #bookannouncement #childrensbooks
February 22, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Eeek! I finally get to share my next book with you. It’s totally different to anything you’ve read from me, and I think you’ll love it. Look out for the announcement some time next week! 🧡
#newbook #booklover #bookannouncement #childrensbooks
#newbook #booklover #bookannouncement #childrensbooks
This Feb, @bookshop-org.bsky.social will donate 10% of every children’s book sold this February to @booktrust.org.uk @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social to fund early years reading support for disadvantaged + vulnerable families across the UK,and so OF COURSE I’m supporting this #ReadItForward campaign!
February 2, 2025 at 8:41 PM
This Feb, @bookshop-org.bsky.social will donate 10% of every children’s book sold this February to @booktrust.org.uk @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social to fund early years reading support for disadvantaged + vulnerable families across the UK,and so OF COURSE I’m supporting this #ReadItForward campaign!
As you know CAN YOU FIND MY EID PRESENTS? is in @booktrust’s Great Books Guide for 2024-2025. This guide showcases 100 books that will get children in primary schools excited about reading. So it’s even more special seeing it featured in print!
Since it’s exactly one month until Ramadhan starts /1
Since it’s exactly one month until Ramadhan starts /1
January 28, 2025 at 4:02 PM
As you know CAN YOU FIND MY EID PRESENTS? is in @booktrust’s Great Books Guide for 2024-2025. This guide showcases 100 books that will get children in primary schools excited about reading. So it’s even more special seeing it featured in print!
Since it’s exactly one month until Ramadhan starts /1
Since it’s exactly one month until Ramadhan starts /1
Honoured to have had an early read of this incredibly important book and be quoted on the cover.
It’s a comprehensive exploration of representation in British children’s literature and the industry around it. It’s important and vital for anyone working in or with children’s books. /1
It’s a comprehensive exploration of representation in British children’s literature and the industry around it. It’s important and vital for anyone working in or with children’s books. /1
January 27, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Honoured to have had an early read of this incredibly important book and be quoted on the cover.
It’s a comprehensive exploration of representation in British children’s literature and the industry around it. It’s important and vital for anyone working in or with children’s books. /1
It’s a comprehensive exploration of representation in British children’s literature and the industry around it. It’s important and vital for anyone working in or with children’s books. /1
I’ve been lucky to have a flurry of press coverage recently. And this one really made me smile because I wrote this book for everyone. Honoured to have Boy, Everywhere featured in New York’s Observer as an Excellent Middle Grade Book, Adults Will Love, Too 🤩
Thank U Leah von Essen and the Observer!
Thank U Leah von Essen and the Observer!
January 21, 2025 at 8:55 AM
I’ve been lucky to have a flurry of press coverage recently. And this one really made me smile because I wrote this book for everyone. Honoured to have Boy, Everywhere featured in New York’s Observer as an Excellent Middle Grade Book, Adults Will Love, Too 🤩
Thank U Leah von Essen and the Observer!
Thank U Leah von Essen and the Observer!
May the ceasefire be honoured. May there be a real lasting peace. May the mentally, emotionally and physically wounded heal. And may our children become the ones who speak up for those who have no voice because so many seemed to lose theirs these past 465 days 💔
January 16, 2025 at 2:45 PM
May the ceasefire be honoured. May there be a real lasting peace. May the mentally, emotionally and physically wounded heal. And may our children become the ones who speak up for those who have no voice because so many seemed to lose theirs these past 465 days 💔
So honoured that Kicked Out has been commended in the 2025 Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Awards (PADIBA)!!
Thank you so much #PADIBA #PADIBA2025 #ReadYourWorld 💜💜💜
#KickedOut
Thank you so much #PADIBA #PADIBA2025 #ReadYourWorld 💜💜💜
#KickedOut
January 16, 2025 at 12:35 AM
So honoured that Kicked Out has been commended in the 2025 Pedro and Daniel Intersectionality Book Awards (PADIBA)!!
Thank you so much #PADIBA #PADIBA2025 #ReadYourWorld 💜💜💜
#KickedOut
Thank you so much #PADIBA #PADIBA2025 #ReadYourWorld 💜💜💜
#KickedOut
I started 2025 by doing something I’ve been meaning to for a couple of yrs now. I’ve left X and deleted the app-I can’t stay on an app which is owned by someone who propagates hate and lies.
I had to sadly keep my account as I can’t risk anyone taking my handle which is published in all of my books.
I had to sadly keep my account as I can’t risk anyone taking my handle which is published in all of my books.
January 1, 2025 at 12:41 PM
I started 2025 by doing something I’ve been meaning to for a couple of yrs now. I’ve left X and deleted the app-I can’t stay on an app which is owned by someone who propagates hate and lies.
I had to sadly keep my account as I can’t risk anyone taking my handle which is published in all of my books.
I had to sadly keep my account as I can’t risk anyone taking my handle which is published in all of my books.