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Sarah Webb @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social · 2h

Are you interested in Writing Fiction for Children? My new 6 week online course starts on 28th Oct. Tues eve 6.30pm to 8pm. Includes a one-to-one coaching session or manuscript critique.
Get in touch to find out more: www.sarahwebb.info/contact

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coralrumble.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social · 16h

Had a wonderful time today with yrs5&6 children, discussing our small yet significant moments and how they can become poems. My favourite poem was written by a girl recalling being pushed through the town at night, back in Croatia, wearing new pyjamas. So unique. @authorsabroad.bsky.social

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coralrumble.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, it’s Travelodge season.

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coralrumble.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social · 2d

Gus: Do you want to see my Aslan impersonation?
Me: Okay, go! Wow, I can see you glowing with strength and power!
Gus: Dog treat?
(I love having a well read dog.)

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coralrumble.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social · 2d

Gus: Do you want to see my Aslan impersonation?
Me: Okay, go! Wow, I can see you glowing with strength and power!
Gus: Dog treat?
(I love having a well read dog.)

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 2d

Tomorrow! 👇
I’m incredibly proud of our schools! They are about to demonstrate how excellence for all is being delivered by teachers across the UK
Thanks @englishassociation.bsky.social

englishassociation.ac.uk/opening-door...

englishassociation.ac.uk

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The Poetry Society @poetrysociety.org.uk · 2d

Our 2025 National Poetry Competition poster, as seen in Little Acorns Bookstore, Derry.

Have you seen a poster in your local bookshop? Show us!

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coralrumble.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social · 3d

So chuffed Jakub’s Otter is in the @Booktrust Great books Guide. 🦦

BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 3d

📚 NEW: The #GreatBooksGuide 2025-26 is here!

The guide is packed with 100 reading recommendations, carefully curated to engage and excite children from 4 to 11.

Explore the guide here 👇

https://bit.ly/46zY4Xx

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coralrumble.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social · 6d

Today I am not in a library or a school, I’m still in bed, and my body thanks me.

a woman is laying in a bed with her arms outstretched .

ALT: a woman is laying in a bed with her arms outstretched .

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Troika Books @troikabooks.bsky.social · 7d

Its #NationalPoetryDay!

Head to our website, and see what incredible poets and publications we have.

Poetry is one of the foundations of Troika. Come in a explore our catalogue!

#childrenspoetry
#poetryforchildren
#poetry #poetrylovers

www.troikabooks.com

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coralrumble.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social · 6d

Yes, I like poemy, too. Sadly, autocorrect doesn’t, so I had to type that twice and insist on having my way!

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coralrumble.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social · 6d

Teacher:Does anyone remember what Coral does for a job?
Yr1 boy: She’s a poemer.

I would like, from this day forward, to be known as a poemer.

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coralrumble.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social · 6d

Of course they have.

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Poetry By Heart @poetrybyheart.bsky.social · 6d

Poetry By Heart competition 2026 is live. Register today and follow our tips for running your school competition, and maybe we'll see you at the Grand Finale at Shakespeare's Globe on Monday 6th July 2026!

poetrybyheart.org.uk/the-competit...

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coralrumble.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social · 6d

The boys who won performed a brilliant poem called ‘Gamer’, written by that there @joshuaseigal.bsky.social

coralrumble.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social · 6d

Last day of my residency at Beatrix PotterPrimary School, centred around the P-Factor. There were lights, there was dancing, there was clapping and stomping. Wonderful performances from spectacularly talented kids. I have LOVED my time at this very special school.

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coralrumble.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social · 6d

Last day of my residency at Beatrix PotterPrimary School, centred around the P-Factor. There were lights, there was dancing, there was clapping and stomping. Wonderful performances from spectacularly talented kids. I have LOVED my time at this very special school.

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coralrumble.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social · 7d

Happy National Poetry Day! I’m on my way to London for my last day as Poet in Residence at Beatrix Potter Primary. What a perfect place to celebrate NPD!

a picture of a rabbit with the words let 's have some fun above it

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coralrumble.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social · 7d

Lovely.

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coralrumble.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social · 8d

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coralrumble.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social · 23d

Seriously thinking of bowing out of @bsky.app. I get very little meaningful interaction, compared to other platforms, but I do get some very strange people following me! I never seem to see the posts of my writing buddies, even when I use hashtags.

a stick figure is pushing a pointless button in a cartoon .

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coralrumble.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social · 8d

Unbeknown to Gus, a wolf is watching his sunbathing. 😱
Photo credit goes to my son.

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 10d

"Being read to when you’re very young is such a great boost."

Great to see our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social @ #LabourConference2025 talking the importance of shared reading & our #ReadingRights report on @news.sky.com.

📺 From 52 mins:

news.sky.com/sunday-morni...

Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips

Sky News' flagship Sunday morning programme each week at 8:30am

news.sky.com

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coralrumble.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social · 9d

Mousse is definitely soft, but I think Laika is the dog that died on a Russian space mission, so not sure about that name choice!

coralrumble.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social · 9d

I don’t usually stroke fellow passengers, but I give you Mousse and Laika . . .

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