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Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · 5d

Welcome to Authors Aloud to Malcolm Duffy. Malcolm's critically acclaimed YA books deal with strong issues & he's happy to work with students in years 7 - 13 . Find out more & book Malcolm here:https://authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/malcolm-duffy/

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Little Rebels Award @littlerebsprize.bsky.social · 15d

10. Overheard in a #LittleRebelsAward Judges Meeting🤫:

“the parallel texts are a great mechanism”
“It really shows what it’s like to be non-binary in a school setting”

Judges @chrishaughton.bsky.social & @soofiya.bsky.social The Fights That Make Us.

@sarahhaggerholt.bsky.social
#UKKidLit

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Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · 6d

Many, many congratulations to
@sarahhaggerholt.bsky.social on her Little Rebels Children's Book Award win for The Fights That Made Us, very much well deserved 🎉🎉🍾
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Sarah Hagger-Holt wins 2025 Little Rebels Award for second time

Sarah Hagger-Holt has won the Little Rebels Children’s Book Award for the second time with The Fights That Make Us (Usborne).

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Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · 9d

It's #nationalpoetryday on Thursday & there's still time to sign your school up to watch our video of 10 amazing poets setting poetry challenges, including Matt Goodfellow. If you want to find out what comes after this excerpt please sign up here: tinyurl.com/AAPoetsSignUp

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Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · 20d

Welcome to Authors Aloud #EricHuang ! Eric's mythology based stories are great reads , you can find out how to invite him in to your school here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/eric...

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Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · 28d

A warm welcome from us to #CraigBarrGreen , author of the Gina Kaminski series. These books are perfect for pupils in KS1 & feature an autistic central character who remixes fairytales to create better endings for the misunderstood baddies authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/crai...

Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · Sep 8

Looking for a way to celebrate #NationalPoetryDay with your students? We are sure they would enjoy this opportunity to see performances by our poets & complete the challenges set! You can sign up here : tinyurl.com/AAPoetsSignup

Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · Sep 4

We are very happy to be offering a recorded poetry video for you to share with your students on #NationalPoetryDay! Some of our wonderful poets will be reading their poems & each one will set a poetry challenge. £150 per school.Sign up here: tinyurl.com/AAPoetsSignup

Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · Sep 3

Our virtual welcome mat is out for
@bexhogan.bsky.social today, we are so glad to have you with us! Bex is happy to work with year 2 - 7 & upwards students as her different series work for varied age groups. Find out more & book Bex for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/bex-...

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Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · Sep 2

Today we're extending a warm welcome to Authors Aloud UK to @stupidmonster.bsky.social , his very funny books are sure to make your students giggle! Gary's preferred age range to work with is 6 - 11 year olds. You can learn more & book Gary here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/gary...

Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · Sep 1

Happy start of term everyone, we hope you had a great summer. We've had some additions to our list, we'll be introducing them to you this week. Starting off with Claire Powell who loves working with KS1/2 pupils authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/clai...

Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · Aug 8

Happy #InternationalCatDay (although we think most cats we know would think every day is their day!) Here are some of our favourite feline stories from authors on our books, you can find out more about any (or all!) of them here: authorsalouduk.co.uk

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Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · Aug 4

Learning that today is #InternationalOwlAwarenessDay reminded us of this fun picture book by Sean Taylor , it made us giggle lots! You can find out more about Sean's school visits here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/sean...

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Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · Aug 1

Happy #bookbirthday to Sally Gardner yesterday for The Bride Stone , we can't wait to read it! You can book Sally for a visit to your school here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/sall...

Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · Jul 30

This is a day we can really get behind - #shareahugday ! The young protagonist in @naomijones1.bsky.social 's delightful picture book The Hug Button would like to share a hug with her mum 🥰🥰 You can book Naomi for a visit to your school here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/

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Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · Jul 28

It's #nationalsoccerday which seems apt - go #lionesses ! We are so happy to see more books about female footballers being published, @eveainsworth.bsky.social has written several including her most recent Seeing Red. You can book Eve for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/eve-...

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Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · Jul 24

If your children are looking for some lighthearted reading to get them in the holiday spirit we'd encourage them to try Gwyneth Rees's fab stories (we particularly like her magical fairy stories 😉) . You can book Gwyneth for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/gwyn...

Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · Jul 22

This #WorldBrainDay we're wondering where do you get your ideas? along with #IanBillings You can read more about Ian and book him to come in to your school and give your pupils ideas here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/ian-...

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Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · Jul 16

If you are looking for a fresh take on classic fairytales we think you'll love #RachaelMortimer 's delightful stories 😊😊 the children she comes into contact with on visits certainly seem to! authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/rach...

Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · Jul 14

In the mood for an adventurous read? Check out one of Dan Walker's books, we're sure they will satisfy your wanderlust! You can read more about Dan & book him for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/dan-...

Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · Jul 11

If your teen is looking for an author to focus on for summer reading we recommend they have a look at Andy Mulligan, enough great books to keep them going through the holidays! You can book Andy for a visit here:
authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/andy...

Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · Jul 10

Summer holidays are nearly here & if you're looking for something to occupy your little ones we'd suggest looking at Jessica Spanyol's wonderful #picturebooks , esp Rosa's Workshop books 😊You can book Jessica for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/jess...

Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · Jul 8

If your children are looking for an adventurous series to read this summer we would thoroughly recommend they try #spacejackers , space and pirates , two great attention grabbers!! You can read more about Huw & book him for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/huw-...

Authors Aloud UK @authorsalouduk.bsky.social · Jul 4

We have hosted 2 fab virtual events this week with #dorsetlibraries & @garethpjones.bsky.social and also #HubResources with #AnnemarieAnang #SummerReadingChallenge Always a pleasure to help promote this summer staple that brings joy to so many children summerreadingchallenge.org.uk

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