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Clare Furniss @clarefurniss.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks so much Aileen! I’m glad you liked it and hope your friend does too.

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John Harris @johnharris1969.bsky.social · Aug 24

Latest from me: on flags... and "a feeling that many people in positions of power now accept that ridiculous proposition that England is the country Farage et al say it is."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Flags as symbols of prejudice, not pride – and a distinct air of menace. Welcome to England 2025 | John Harris

The rapid spread of these banners is unsettling – and shows how the hard right is reaching people and places the left cannot, says Guardian columnist John Harris

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Clare Furniss @clarefurniss.bsky.social · Aug 5

Congratulations Julia! So well deserved xx

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Clare Furniss @clarefurniss.bsky.social · Jul 19

So interesting! And definitely feels like there could be some stories worth telling in there…

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Clare Furniss @clarefurniss.bsky.social · Jul 19

This is fascinating, Lu!

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Lu Hersey @luwrites.bsky.social · Jul 19

Sometimes unexpected treasure lurks in the family junk pile... awfullybigblogadventure.blogspot.com/2025/07/the-...

The Ace of Spades - by Lu Hersey

Children's authors writers from the UK share thoughts on books and writing

awfullybigblogadventure.blogspot.com

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Clare Furniss @clarefurniss.bsky.social · Jul 17

One of my most anticipated reads of 2025 is now available to request on NetGalley!
#ukkidlit #kidlituk

Finbar Hawkins @finbarhawkins.bsky.social · Jul 17

Hey all, my new book, GHOST, is now available on NetGalley!

Click the link to request a digital copy! - bit.ly/3Ub1bOv

Ghost

NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies to book advocates and industry professionals. Publishers make digital review copies and audiobooks available for the NetGalley comm...

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Robert Kirkwood @talking-books.bsky.social · Jul 11

Read On from @bozzybookfest.bsky.social with Wayne Sleep on Just Different, Juano Diaz on Slum Boy, and with @realdomjoly.bsky.social we ask if Finland exits!

Plus some book recommendations from @clarefurniss.bsky.social

@rnib.bsky.social @rnibradio.bsky.social

audioboom.com/posts/8744136

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Clare Furniss @clarefurniss.bsky.social · Jul 17

One of my most anticipated reads of 2025 is now available to request on NetGalley!
#ukkidlit #kidlituk

Finbar Hawkins @finbarhawkins.bsky.social · Jul 17

Hey all, my new book, GHOST, is now available on NetGalley!

Click the link to request a digital copy! - bit.ly/3Ub1bOv

Ghost

NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies to book advocates and industry professionals. Publishers make digital review copies and audiobooks available for the NetGalley comm...

bit.ly

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Clare Furniss @clarefurniss.bsky.social · Jul 7

My Carnegie-shortlisted YA book The Things We Leave Behind is currently 99p on Kindle! amzn.eu/d/53vlbnh

The Things We Leave Behind eBook : Furniss, Clare: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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Clare Furniss @clarefurniss.bsky.social · Jul 7

My Carnegie-shortlisted YA book The Things We Leave Behind is currently 99p on Kindle! amzn.eu/d/53vlbnh

The Things We Leave Behind eBook : Furniss, Clare: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

amzn.eu

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Lu Hersey @luwrites.bsky.social · Jul 2

Clare is the best - I'd recommend any school grabbing the opportunity to host a very experienced, charismatic, Carnegie shortlisted author visit while you can!

Clare Furniss @clarefurniss.bsky.social · Jul 2

Teachers and librarians! I’m taking a very few more school visit bookings for the Autumn Term and World Book Week. If you’re interested please get in touch via my website:
clarefurniss.com

#ukkidlit #kidlituk

Clare Furniss - Author

Award-winning and Bestselling Author

clarefurniss.com

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Clare Furniss @clarefurniss.bsky.social · Jul 2

Ah thanks Lu xx

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Clare Furniss @clarefurniss.bsky.social · Jul 2

Teachers and librarians! I’m taking a very few more school visit bookings for the Autumn Term and World Book Week. If you’re interested please get in touch via my website:
clarefurniss.com

#ukkidlit #kidlituk

Clare Furniss - Author

Award-winning and Bestselling Author

clarefurniss.com

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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · Jun 9

Have you seen our latest What To Read Now blog? There are recommendations for ages 9+, 11+ and 13+ from Abiola Bello, @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social‬ and @clarefurniss.bsky.social

➡️ buff.ly/VRAUKA8

#ReadingForPleasure

Covers of 'Emily Knight I am Power', 'People Like Stars' and 'The Things We Leave Behind'

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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · Jun 4

Did you catch our latest What To Read Now blog? There are recommendations for ages 9+, 11+ and 13+ from Abiola Bello, @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social‬ and @clarefurniss.bsky.social 🎉

buff.ly/VRAUKA8

#ReadingForPleasure

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Clare Furniss @clarefurniss.bsky.social · Jun 4

Thank you! 🤩

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Clare Furniss @clarefurniss.bsky.social · May 30

I had a great time doing this! Thank you Robert and @rnibradio.bsky.social for a great chat 😊

Robert Kirkwood @talking-books.bsky.social · May 30

A Carnegie Medal @carnegiemedals.bsky.social show on Read On this week with Blessing Musariri on her book All That It Ever Meant and @clarefurniss.bsky.social on The Things We Leave Behind

@rnib.bsky.social @rnibradio.bsky.social

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Blessing Musariri & Clare Furniss - Carnegie Medal for Writing

In today's episode, we talk to two authors on the Carnegie Medal for Writing shortlist, Blessing Musariri on her book All That It Ever Meant and Clare Furniss on The Things We Leave Behind, plus w...

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John Harris @johnharris1969.bsky.social · Apr 12

New Substack post on Maybe I'm Amazed! A Record Store Day special, on 8 great shops & my new book's story. Includes @ravesfromthegrave.bsky.social, @piccadillyrecs.bsky.social, @roughtraderecords.bsky.social, @driftrecords.com & more
maybeimamazed.substack.com/p/a-record-s...
#RSD2025

A Record Store Day special! 8 great shops, and the stories they tell

iTunes and Spotify began my son James's music obsession – but these record emporiums took it somewhere else again

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Lu Hersey @luwrites.bsky.social · Mar 31

I got an honorary mention, which means I'm in the top 8. It's a lovely confidence boost when you reach the top 8 in an international writing competition. I'd recommend entering competitions to all #writers (if eligible)on that basis alone...

Joan Dempsey @joandempsey.bsky.social · Mar 31

Tagging those winners who are here on Bluesky. Congratulations again to @luwrites.bsky.social and @foxcrows.bsky.social

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Clare Furniss @clarefurniss.bsky.social · Apr 1

So brilliant Lu, congratulations! Xx

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Clare Furniss @clarefurniss.bsky.social · Mar 22

Very excited that my preordered copy of @johnharris1969.bsky.social’s memoir about his son James, autism, music and love has already arrived… So looking forward to reading this beautiful book

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Clare Furniss @clarefurniss.bsky.social · Mar 22

Good advice here on action for authors to take - I’ll be doing this

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Clare Furniss @clarefurniss.bsky.social · Mar 18

Very proud The Things We Leave Behind is shortlisted! Thank you UKLA 🙏🤩📚

UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · Mar 18

It's here... The UKLA Book Awards 2025 Shortlist is now live! With so many powerful titles, this year's selection truly highlights the best of contemporary children's writing! Find out more here: buff.ly/KJtPJH0
#childrensbookawards #bookawards

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Clare Furniss @clarefurniss.bsky.social · Mar 13

The latest instalment in the wonderful Bigg School series is here 🎉 Congratulations Lisa!

Lisa Williamson @lwilliamsonauthor.bsky.social · Mar 13

SCAREDY CAT, the fourth title in the Bigg School series is out TODAY! This time the year 7s of Henry Bigg Academy are off on a residential trip. Can secret ‘scaredy cat’ Ajay get through the three days unscathed? As always, my words are brilliantly brought to life by Jess’s hilarious illustrations.

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