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Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social · 18h

Last night, I attended a live recording for the Children's Book Project brand new #podcast #ThePowerOfABook 📖

The panel included @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social , #FrancescaSimon, & @jessieburton hosted by @Tracycheveliar. I loved the format’s focus on childhood reading & its lasting influences.

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Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social · 9d

Please take a listen to this 1 min intro for the new podcast being launched by the @lonbookproject - a charity I have been working with over the past few months. It’s like a desert island discs for children’s books & there are some great guests! #Kidlit open.spotify.com/show/3wBQXef...

The Power of a Book Trailer

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Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social · 9d

Please take a listen to this 1 min intro for the new podcast being launched by the @lonbookproject - a charity I have been working with over the past few months. It’s like a desert island discs for children’s books & there are some great guests! #Kidlit open.spotify.com/show/3wBQXef...

The Power of a Book Trailer

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Kate Heap - Scope for Imagination @kateheap.bsky.social · 10d

It's my stop on the blog tour for The Feathered Book by @charlienutbrown.bsky.social with a delightful guest post about why children should read detective fiction!
@everywithwords.bsky.social

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The Feathered Book by Charlie Nutbrown ~ Blog Tour

Everything With Words – 11th September 2025 Embrace the mystery of The Feathered Book! Lose yourself in the unknown, search for clues and absorb the magic. This story will have readers captiv…

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 13d

We're delighted to announce a terrifying #Halloween blog tour to celebrate the publication of #TheLastDayOfOctober, Phil Hickes's spine-tingling Barrington Stoke debut! Follow these brilliant bloggers for reviews, sneak peeks, interviews and author content. You have been warned! Publishing 9 October

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Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social · 13d

#TheFeatheredBook by #CharlieNutbrown is a great merger of cost animal story & intriguing mystery. Read Charlie’s special piece about why he loves animal stories on my blog. @everythingwithwords cover by @hollyovenden librarygirlandbookboy.com/2025/09/26/b...

Blog tour: ‘The Feathered Book,’ by Charlie Nutbrown, cover by Holly Ovenden.

If you are looking for a story which is part Wind in the Willows and part Sherlock Holmes, look no further than this fiendish mystery from the wonderfully-named Charlie Nutbrown. Be sure to read Ch…

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Good Night To Read @gntread24.bsky.social · 16d

Muses
Oscillates
Navigates
Takes trips
Yearns to emulate Professor Meerschaum

Will Monty solve the mystery of #TheFeatheredBook ? #BookBloggers @charlienutbrown.bsky.social @everywithwords.bsky.social @bookcraic.bsky.social @booklib61.bsky.social @booksuperhero2.bsky.social et al

Black & white illustration of fox, rabbit & flying books.

Red, orange & Black & white. Tour banner.

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Charlie Nutbrown @charlienutbrown.bsky.social · 17d

So excited for The Feathered Book blog tour – kicking off tomorrow with an interview with @gntread24.bsky.social

@everywithwords.bsky.social
#kidlit #kidlituk #UKKidlit #booksky #childrensbooks

A flyer for the The Feathered Book blog tour, mentioning @gntread24.bsky.social, @bookcraic.bsky.social, @booklib61.bsky.social, @erinlynhamilton.bsky.social, @booksuperhero2.bsky.social, @mrscleveland.bsky.social, @kateheap.bsky.social, and @Lou_Nettleton (at the other place)

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Nicolette Jones @nicolettejones.bsky.social · 18d

#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Ewa Beniak-Haremska. Excellent use of black-and-white drawings in a novel. From The Feathered Book by Charlie Nutbrown, an elegant cosy crime novel about aspiring detective Monty the Fox and the theft of a book. Everything With Words 11 Sept. @charlienutbrown.bsky.social

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Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social · 23d

***New bookish podcast***

There’s a brand new podcast for book fans being launched by the wonderful @lonbookproject (whom I support.) Think ‘desert island discs’ but for books! The lovely @laurenlaverne is kicking things off! Please give it a listen!

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The Power of a Book

Comedy Podcast · Updated weekly · Welcome to The Power of a Book podcast. The only podcast with the power to eradicate book poverty in children. It's a podcast with purpose. Join our host, BAFTA-nomin...

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Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social · 23d

***New bookish podcast***

There’s a brand new podcast for book fans being launched by the wonderful @lonbookproject (whom I support.) Think ‘desert island discs’ but for books! The lovely @laurenlaverne is kicking things off! Please give it a listen!

podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

The Power of a Book

Comedy Podcast · Updated weekly · Welcome to The Power of a Book podcast. The only podcast with the power to eradicate book poverty in children. It's a podcast with purpose. Join our host, BAFTA-nomin...

podcasts.apple.com

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Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social · 27d

In a world where you can find all kinds of misinformation at the click of a button, there nothing as reassuring as an excellently researched physical encyclopedia! Take a look at this recently updated one from @whatonearth.bsky.social @britannica.com librarygirlandbookboy.com/2025/09/12/b...

Blog tour: ‘ Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia.’

The Encyclopedia Britannica is a 250-year-old institution, carefully cataloging the most up-to-date knowledge of the time. In this latest updated edition, produced in partnership with What On Earth…

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Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social · 27d

In a world where you can find all kinds of misinformation at the click of a button, there nothing as reassuring as an excellently researched physical encyclopedia! Take a look at this recently updated one from @whatonearth.bsky.social @britannica.com librarygirlandbookboy.com/2025/09/12/b...

Blog tour: ‘ Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia.’

The Encyclopedia Britannica is a 250-year-old institution, carefully cataloging the most up-to-date knowledge of the time. In this latest updated edition, produced in partnership with What On Earth…

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Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social · Sep 8

Introducing Nora #TheBusiestBeaver by @_lufraser, illustrated by #KateHindley I love this story about a determined beaver forging her own path 🦫 Be sure to read Lu’s piece about her inspiration! @simonkidsuk.bsky.social librarygirlandbookboy.com/2025/09/08/b...

Blog tour: ‘The Busiest Beaver,’ by Lu Fraser, illustrated by Kate Hindley.

Introducing a brand new picture book from the wonderful Lu Fraser, with humorous, lively illustrations by Kate Hindley. Make sure to read Lu’s exclusive piece about the inspirations behind ‘The Bus…

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Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social · Sep 7

It is indeed. But now I need to read the first!

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Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social · Sep 7

I’ve spent a very pleasant weekend reading the new #ChroniclesOfWhetherwhy by @acaseforbooks.bsky.social 🐉 I’m not sure how I missed the first one but it didn’t stop me loving this. What a cliffhanger for an ending! Cover by #artemchebokha Internal illus by #DavidWyatt @harpercollins.bsky.social

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Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social · Sep 5

Sneaky peek inside 👀

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Veronica Price @vonprice.bsky.social · Sep 5

Today I am delighted to be joining the blog tour for #TheBrightestStar by @megcathwrites.bsky.social published by @littleislandbooks.bsky.social Thanks for inviting me @antswilkinson.bsky.social

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#BlogTour: The Brightest Star by Meg Grehan

Today I am delighted to be joining the blog tour for The Brightest Star by Meg Grehan. This quiet, kind, novel written in free verse explores issues of identity and belonging through the characters…

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Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social · Sep 5

Wow! Than you @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social for the gorgeous gift box celebrating a brand new series from @harrietmuncaster.bsky.social The #WiskaWildflower series is a great next step for Isadora fans, told in an engaging diary format. 🌺

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Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social · Sep 1

I’m starting the blog tour for #TheBrightestStar by @meggrehan. A sensitively written verse novel about Stevie who is navigating starting high school, changes in friendships, & beginning to explore her LGBTQ+ identity. @littleislandbooks.bsky.social librarygirlandbookboy.com/2025/09/01/b...

Blog tour: ‘The Brightest Star,’ by Meg Grehan.

Introducing the sequel to the award-winning ‘The Deepest Breath.’ Written as a verse novel with dual narrators, readers will love this sensitive exploration of LGBTQ+ relationships and starting hig…

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Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social · Aug 29

After a wonderful publication day party last night, I shall mostly be spending this weekend saddling up and and diving into #SkandarAndTheSpiritWar - the final instalment in @annabelwriter’s epic series! 🦄 @simonkidsuk.bsky.social

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Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social · Aug 18

Excellent company around the campfire tonight.

#RoleModel #ElleMcNicoll @knightsofbooks.bsky.social

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Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social · Aug 13

Welcome to the glitter-filled world of #SuperUnicornPrincess by @mikehartigan 🌈🦄 Join S.U.P as she saves the day in three mini adventures! @simonkidsuk.bsky.social Visit my blog to find out more…

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Blog tour: ‘Super Unicorn Princess,’ by Mike Hartigan.

I’d like to introduce you to your new favourite superhero – the super-sweet Super Unicorn Princess (S.U.P) Star of a brand new graphic novel series from Mike Hartigan. “There’s always danger …

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Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social · Aug 8

It’s my stop on the blog tour for #TheChangelingChild by @hsnorup Saga heads back to the faerie world in an attempt to unravel a missing child mystery. A thrilling adventure that had me guessing. Cover by #ThyBui @pushkinpress.com

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Blog tour: ‘The Changeling Child,’ by H.S. Norup, cover by Thy Bui.

We’re back adventuring with Saga after her environmental triumph in ‘Into the Faerie Hill.’ You don’t need to have read this to enjoy Norup’s sequel – The Changeling Child. “Twelve years ago,…

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Jo Cummins @booksuperhero2.bsky.social · Aug 3

On to the second read of my holiday: #SmallWonder by @mossmontmomery I am excited for this one! @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

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