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Debz

@debzholland.bsky.social

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Secondary School Librarian. 'Reading for Pleasure' advocate. Might make a badge? Reviewer. Former expert kids bookseller @ Waterstones/Ottakar's/Borders. Proud nerd, mama bear, creative.

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Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · Nov 20

Currently Yr 7 reading Pax as forms. This is my current #readingforpleasure list plus Jamie by @ldlapinski.bsky.social and others TBH this list changes daily but committed to these now. Too many good books! Hoping I'm doing a good job 🤞 #schoollibrarian

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Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · 6d

I am on the scrounge for @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social books! @hotkeybooks.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social @barringtonstoke.bsky.social as suppliers out of stock! My cohort of secondary students, myself will be forever grateful. Can anyone point me in the right direction? #libraryhelp

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Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · 6d

That's so kind. Thank you 😊

Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · 11d

Really going with the Dame Edna librarian vibe. The perks in having a 'good personality.'

#readingglasses #whocares #lifetooshort #dameedna2

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Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · 15d

When you might have the opportunity for the amazing @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social to visit your school!?!?!? I'm trying not to go crazy but 🤩

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Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · 21d

I'm a librarian and still have to look up the word librarian as it looks wrong every time I write it!!!! Weird, huh?

Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 21d

I'm a professional writer and spent 15 years as an editor and publisher and the word embarrassment? I have to look it up every time. Including in this post. How embarrassing.

Saimi Hanma ⚔️ @saimihanma.bsky.social · 22d

Hello, I'm a professional author and I can never spell permanently or camouflage on the first try.

Come, make me feel better and share your nemesis words.

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Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · 21d

Totally me this week!!!! Happy Thursday folks, let's do this ❤️😘

Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · Aug 27

Meyawning all!!!
#nalathecat #morning #catsonbluesky

Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · Jul 22

I was off and library was closed for a few months but still love our top 10 for the year!

Top 10 books borrowed this academic year.

Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · Apr 25

without downloading pics where are you at mentally

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · Apr 25

We were so inspired hearing Alex McCormick speak at the #ReadingRights summit about her fundraiser to support Spellow Library after the riots.

Libraries are vital community hubs that can level the playing field for children and families.

Alex McCormick speaking at the Reading Rights summit plus a quote: "People value books and reading and safe spaces"

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Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · Apr 25

Cat emitting Friday 'lets curl up and hide' vibes.
#introvertsbluesky #blueskybooknerd #nalathecat

Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · Apr 24

How I arrived on bluesky

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Rashmi Sirdeshpande @rashmiwriting.bsky.social · Apr 24

Happy publication day to OWNING IT: Our Disabled Childhoods, a beautiful and uplifting anthology edited by Jen Campbell and James and Lucy Catchpole and illustrated by Sophie Kamlish. #KidLitUK
@faberchildrens.bsky.social
@jenvcampbell.bsky.social

Cover of Owning It: Our disabled childhoods. Cover art features beautiful foliage and a range of disabled children doing all kinds of things from gaming and chatting to dancing and playing guitar.

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Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · Apr 24

Look what's arrived!! My fave book of 2024 was 'Steady for This' started 2025 with 'King of Nothing' which was even better!!! No pressure #nathanaellessore
Off white paper so easier to read! Love it already. Pic doesn't show it very well. Sorry. Amazing books. Review soon @bonnierbooksuk.bsky.social

Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · Apr 15

I would like to introduce this fungi as the USS Enterprise. My sister thought 'toilet lid' and my husband suggested a 'tractor seat.'

Unsure if that says much about us? - feel free to comment if can offer a better interpretation 😜 🍄

#fungi #fungiphotography #ussenterprise #booknerdonbluesky

Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · Feb 13

For supporting authors and illustrators in such a challenging climate for originality and creativity ❤️

#readingforpleasure

Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · Feb 13

The inspirational @sophyhenn.bsky.social and @louiestowell.bsky.social who I was hoping to fan girl!!! Devastated to have not met @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social so very sorry 😔and wanted to meet so many of the line up 😭😭😭😭 as I librarian, ex bookseller AND mama. Well done @waterstones.bsky.social

Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · Feb 13

Due to health I have missed so much especially family, students and colleagues. Not only that but the first children's book festival and school author visit too. Though beyond sad please support the amazing talent visiting Lincoln! @cressidacowell.bsky.social @aliceoseman.bsky.social

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Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · Jan 29

Not been on socials or working due to physical health and family matters. Not disappeared but having to have timeout. Love to all out there ❤️

Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · Jan 14

Tonight's kitchen disco off to a great start!!!! #blueskytunes #kitchendisco #thebreeders

Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · Jan 9

Choose 20 films that have stayed with you or influenced you.

One film per day for 20 days, in no particular order.

No explanations, no reviews, just gifs.

Day 19/20

#FilmSky
#Movies
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Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · Jan 8

Choose 20 films that have stayed with you or influenced you.

One film per day for 20 days, in no particular order.

No explanations, no reviews, just gifs.

Day 18/20

#FilmSky
#Movies
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Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · Jan 6

Choose 20 films that have stayed with you or influenced you.

One film per day for 20 days, in no particular order.

No explanations, no reviews, just gifs.

Day 17/20

#FilmSky
#Movies
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Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · Jan 5

Choose 20 films that have stayed with you or influenced you.

One film per day for 20 days, in no particular order.

No explanations, no reviews, just gifs.

Day 15/20

#FilmSky
#Movies
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Debz @debzholland.bsky.social · Jan 4

Choose 20 films that have stayed with you or influenced you.

One film per day for 20 days, in no particular order.

No explanations, no reviews, just gifs.

Day 14/20

#FilmSky
#Movies
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