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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 2d

CBNN’s Bookshop of the Month for October is Urmston Books in Urmston. They tell us about their Book of the Month, Spirit Warriors by Ashley Thorpe. Link in bio for full interview 📚 @urmstonbooks.bsky.social @ashleythorpe.bsky.social

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 3d

In this Guest Northern Highlight, Natalie Lucy talks about her new novel, Searching for the Remarkable in Things. Link in bio for full interview 📚

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 4d

In Conversation with… Jarvis
2:30pm-3:30pm, Saturday 8th November, The Reader Liverpool
Tickets: £10 / 5 free bursary places available

Please follow the link in our bio for full information on this fantastic event, limited tickets available 📚

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 5d

Picture Book Illustration Workshop with Nicola Slater
12pm-1:30pm, Saturday 8th November, The Reader Liverpool
Tickets: £10 / 5 free bursary places available

Please follow the link in our bio for full information on this fantastic event, limited tickets available 📚 @nicolaslater.bsky.social

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 6d

CBNN Portfolio Review 1-1 Sessions
10am-11:30am Saturday 8th November, The Reader Liverpool
Tickets: Free (Advanced booking is essential)

Please follow the link in our bio for full information on this fantastic event, limited tickets available 📚

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 7d

Join Children’s Books North Network for a day of illustration-focused events as part of the CBNN Prize Roadshow, featuring portfolio reviews, a hands-on workshop, and an inspiring illustrator talk.

To find out more, go to ChildrensBooksNorth.co.uk/CBNN-Prize

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 15d

In this Northern Highlight, we interview Rachel Bevan Baker, an illustrator based in Fortrose on the Black Isle in the Scottish Highlands. She talks to us a bit about the animated film "A Bear Named Wojtek", which she art directed. Link in bio for full interview 📚

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 21d

For our September CBNN Reads, CBNN’s Cuppa Lead Bethany Sparks has chosen The Line They Drew Between us by Hiba Noor Khan and published by Andersen Press. Link in bio for full review 📚 @andersenpress.bsky.social

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 23d

In this Northern Highlight, we interview William Potter, an author based in Leeds. He talks to us a bit about How To Catch Lightning, the sixth and final volume in the Professor Katz Amazing Facts books that he has been working on. Link in bio for full interview 📚 @williampotter.com

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 27d

CBNN Reveals

Tender, powerful, and thought-provoking, this novel explores grief, resilience, and the legacy of enslavement – timely and essential themes for young readers finding their own place in the world.

Publishing on 25th September 2025 by @zuntold.bsky.social

Cover Design by squgcreative

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · Sep 8

In this week’s Northern Highlight, we speak with Penny. She is an Illustrator based in Barnsley and talks about her latest project, The Floofs Brave the Wild, which is out September 2025. Link in bio 📚

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · Sep 2

Bursary tickets available for the Illustration Workshop with Dapo Adeola at Durham Book Festival 📚 newwritingnorth.com/event/picture-…

@newwritingnorth.bsky.social

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · Sep 1

CBNN’s Bookshop of the Month for September is Truman Books based in Farsley, West Leeds. They run their own annual lit fest. Their chosen book of the month is We Are All Inventors! by Kate Pankhurst. Link in bio for full interview 📚 @trumanbooks.bsky.social @kateisdrawing.bsky.social

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 28

🎉 New members announcement 🎉 We are delighted to welcome four new members to CBNN. Please join us in giving a warm welcome to: Lisa Allen, Corinne Lucas, Saira Shah, and Rik Worth! We are so excited to have you all on board 📚

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 25

In this week’s Guest Northern Highlight, we speak with Isabelle Kenyon of Fly on the Wall Press. Isabelle founded the Northern Publishers’ Fair in 2019 to help decentralise the publishing industry from London and to showcase northern talent. Link in bio for full interview 📚

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 21

Not long until the MA Degree show at University of Central Lancashire; a brilliant event showcasing the work of students from the MA Children’s Book Illustration course 📚

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 18

In this Northern Highlight, we interview Catherine Booth, an illustrator based in Manchester. Catherine co-hosts Drawn In, Manchester’s meet-up for illustrators. Link in bio for full interview 📚

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 17

For our August CBNN Reads, CBNN’s Blogger Extraordinaire Isobel Dixon has chosen Annabelle and Flower by Em Lynas and Anuska Allepuz. Link in bio for full interview 📚

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 17

Meet the Illustrator with Sarah Ogilvie ✏️

🗓️ Saturday 11th October 2025
🕙 4:30 - 5:30pm
📍 Gala Durham

🎟️ £10/£9 (Live-stream £5) please book following the link in our bio.

#DBF25 #CBNNPrize #CBNNPrizeRoadshow

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 16

Picture Book Illustration Workshop with Dapo Adeola at Durham Book Festival ✏️

🗓️ Saturday 10th October 2025
🕙 12:00 - 13:30pm
📍 Clayport Library, Durham

🎟️ £15/£12, please book following the link in our bio.

#DBF25 #CBNNPrize #CBNNPrizeRoadshow @newwritingnorth.bsky.social

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 15

Meet the mentees! A record seventeen aspiring publishers are undergoing bespoke mentoring from an industry professional as part of the CBNN Mentor Scheme 2025. Choosing just seventeen mentees from such an incredible range of applications was no easy task, but we just about managed it! 📚

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 15

1-1 Illustration Portfolio Reviews at Durham Book Festival 🎨

🗓️ Saturday 10th October 2025
🕙 10:00 - 11:30am
📍 Clayport Library, Durham

🎟️ Limited free spots available, please book following the link in our bio.

#DBF25 #CBNNPrize #CBNNPrizeRoadshow

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 14

The Children's Book North Network Prize is hitting the road! First stop, Durham Book Fest! 🛣️🚗

Join us on Saturday 10th October for a fantastic line up of events for children's book illustrators, including portfolio reviews and workshops.

Keep your eye on our socials this week for more details!

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 14

CBNN’s Bookshop of the Month for August is The Reader based in Calderstones Park, Liverpool, who tell us about their Book of the Month, The Dawn of Adonis by Phil Earle. Link in bio for full interview 📚 @philearle.bsky.social

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 4

Erin is from Teesside and she is graduating from Newcastle University this summer with a degree in English Literature and History. Erin has been doing work experience with CBNN, and tells us all about it in this week’s Guest Northern Highlight. Link in bio for full interview 📚