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Jack Jackman @jackjackman.bsky.social · Jun 23

LOOK HOW PRETTY! 😍
#maisievsantarctica #maisievsthehimalayas #kidslit #mg #mgadventure #readingforpleasure

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · Jun 25

My #middlegrade book this week is Abena Eyeson's #RunningMyOwnRace, a lovely story of finding your own identity and standing up for yourself. Kofi is caught between two worlds – which will he choose?
👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading...

@eyesab2.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUk #IAmReading

Running My Own Race by Abena Eyeson

I Am Reading: Running My Own Race by Abena Eyeson

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · Jun 20

I have not heard so much organic discussion and praise for a book as I have of this in AGES. One to watch, I can't wait! #KidlitUK

Abena Eyeson @eyesab2.bsky.social · May 2

The full cover of my debut middle grade novel RUNNING MY OWN RACE has now been revealed and it's gorgeous. RUNNING MY OWN RACE is a coming of age story about family, friendship & courage. Published UK 3rd July, it's available to pre-order now in many bookshops. www.waterstones.com/book/9781805... 🙏🏽

Running My Own Race by Abena Eyeson | Waterstones

Buy Running My Own Race by Abena Eyeson from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

www.waterstones.com

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Nosy Crow @nosycrow.bsky.social · Jun 17

Zip off with Maisie for her next globetrotting adventure in Maisie Vs The Himalayas by @jackjackman.bsky.social.

Now on NetGalley... Only for the most daring of readers!

👉 ow.ly/UBec50WaBO5

Request to read Maisie Vs The Himalayas on NetGalley UK! This middle-grade adventure written by Jack Jackman and published by Nosy Crow is out on 14 August 2025.

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Jack Jackman @jackjackman.bsky.social · Jun 14

Just two months till MAISIE VS THE HIMALAYAS, the 2nd book in the MAISIE VS series, is out in the world! 🧡🗻🦇 🧗‍♀️🧨

#maisievsantarctica #mgadventures #kidslit

A picture of the cover of the book Maisie vs the Himalayas.

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Rashmi Sirdeshpande @rashmiwriting.bsky.social · Jun 10

Here it is! The beautiful cover of THIS IS WHO I AM. Out 4th Sept. Words by me, art by Ruchi Mhasane. A second gen immigrant story and a celebration of identity and belonging to two worlds. 💛

@andersenpress.bsky.social

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Hannah Prutton @hannahprutton.bsky.social · Jun 10

Yay! Glad it arrived safely - hope you enjoy (both the book and the snacks!)

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Hannah Prutton @hannahprutton.bsky.social · Jun 10

Thank you Rashmi!! So glad you enjoyed x

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Rashmi Sirdeshpande @rashmiwriting.bsky.social · May 20

Running My Own Race by Abena Eyeson is a brilliant book about finding your place in the world, following your dreams and standing up for yourself. Readers will love Kofi. I did. Out 3 July. @nosycrow.bsky.social

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Rashmi Sirdeshpande @rashmiwriting.bsky.social · Mar 21

Exciting book post! Running My Own Race - a debut MG by Abena Eyeson. Striking cover design by Bex Glendining. A story about a boy who gets a sports scholarship to a prestigious school and has to find a way to forge his own path and follow his athletic dreams. Out in July.

@nosycrow.bsky.social

Cover of Running My Own Race by Abena Eyeson. The cover shows a young Black boy in a vest, shorts and sneakers getting ready to run a race with a determined look on his face. Cover design by Bex Glendining.

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Gita Ralleigh @gitaralleigh.bsky.social · Apr 6

Sunday #bookstack topped & tailed by proof of new middle grade #runningmyownrace by @eyesab2.bsky.social (out July 3rd) & picture book #ImGoingtoMakeaFriend by @darrenchetty.bsky.social (out May 13th) both of which I loved! 💙💜 #kidlituk

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Rukiya Shanthi @rukiyashanthi.bsky.social · Apr 12

great to see @eyesab2.bsky.social 's Running My Own Race in here 👏🏽 🙌🏽 📖

School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · Apr 11

Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Summer 2025 📚👍🏼
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/new-book-rel...
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Here's our selection of top new titles coming out in Summer 2025. These reading recommendations include picture books, poetry, early and middle-grade fiction; y...

Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Summer 2025

Here's our selection of top new titles coming out in Summer 2025. These include picture books, poetry, middle-grade, YA & non-fiction.

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Eric Swalwell @ericswalwell.bsky.social · Jun 5

Reading is fundamental!

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · Jun 6

Have heard great things about Running My Own Race by @eyesab2.bsky.social so am very excited to receive this fabulous proof. Out 03/07 for 9+ readers, huge thanks to @hannahprutton.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social 🏃🏾‍♂️

The book, the cover of which shows a Black boy crouching in a starting position on a running track, together with its press release, postcard and bag of plantain chips.

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Christopher Edge @christopheredge.bsky.social · May 22

Only two weeks until ESCAPE ROOM: GAME ZERO is published by @nosycrow.bsky.social and I'm delighted to reveal the @waterstones.bsky.social Exclusive Edition is now available to pre-order! Sprayed edges, author Q&A and an exclusive guide to the world of The Escape.
shorturl.at/pzz8i

Image of the exclusive Waterstones edition of Escape Room: Game Zero

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Hannah Prutton @hannahprutton.bsky.social · May 15

Oh @louiestowell.bsky.social you would LOVE - more than happy to send a copy your way if you'd like one!

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Hannah Prutton @hannahprutton.bsky.social · May 13

Dancing the happiest of dances in the @nosycrow.bsky.social nest this morning!

The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · May 12

The winner of Children's Publisher of the Year (sponsored by Publiship) is Nosy Crow✨

“The amount and range of work that goes on at Nosy Crow is incredible,” said the judges #Nibbies #BritishBookAwards

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · May 12

The winner of Children's Publisher of the Year (sponsored by Publiship) is Nosy Crow✨

“The amount and range of work that goes on at Nosy Crow is incredible,” said the judges #Nibbies #BritishBookAwards

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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · Apr 22

A thought for the new term. READING FOR PLEASURE is the most important thing in education: more important than any test scores, or any of the hoops we make our kids jump through. So whatever else you do, please never stop helping kids find books to read & love. It will change their lives! #literacy

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Claire Linney Author @clairelinney.bsky.social · Apr 22

It’s publication day for Time Tub Travellers: Circus Mystery. If you enjoy time travel, adventure, the thrilling world of the Victorian circus and you don’t know who Pablo Fanque is…you need this book. Suitable for 8+ year olds and wise adults who know the joy of reading kids books. #kidlituk

The book Time Tub Travellers: Circus Mystery by Claire Linney is nestled on red and white stars on a patterned African print fabric background

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Hannah Prutton @hannahprutton.bsky.social · Apr 15

WE'RE HIRING!! Come join the @nosycrow.bsky.social publicity dream team with me, @becmason26.bsky.social
and @thesianpages.bsky.social 📚

Apply here! nosycrow.com/job/publicit...

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Becka Mason @becmason26.bsky.social · Apr 11

Come and say hi to me and (blue-haired, uber cool, super lovely) @thesianpages.bsky.social at the #FCBG25 conference! We've got SO MANY amazing @nosycrow.bsky.social books and we can't wait to talk about them this weekend!🤩

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Scoobiesue2 @scoobiesue2.bsky.social · Apr 11

Amazing first day of the Federation of Children's Book Groups 2025 Conference! So many wonderful publishers, so many gorgeous books! #fcbg25

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Hannah Prutton @hannahprutton.bsky.social · Apr 15

WE'RE HIRING!! Come join the @nosycrow.bsky.social publicity dream team with me, @becmason26.bsky.social
and @thesianpages.bsky.social 📚

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Waterstones @waterstones.bsky.social · Feb 6

The spectacular shortlist for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2025 is here! 🥳

Chosen by booksellers across the country, there's magic on every page, whatever their age. Discover the amazing shortlisted authors and illustrators here: bit.ly/3w9ZuZb #WCBP25

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