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Julie Sykes @juliesykesbooks.bsky.social · 2d

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 3d

Do you have a #KidLit or #YALit book launching this wk? Or do you want to help boost someone else's #PublicationDay #BookBirthday?

Reply below with info + link to the post.

Only for books launching Oct. 6th-12th, 2025 #2025-Wk41.

Promo graphic for Kid Lit and YA Book launches, Oct. 6th-12th. Text below invites authors to reply with book info and a Bluesky post link. Includes hashtags #KidLit #PublicationDay #BookBirthday and credits @debbieohi and small text reading 2025-Wk41.

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Julie Sykes @juliesykesbooks.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you that’s so lovely to hear 😊 Linda Chapman and I co-wrote the series. You can use our series (not the Netflix one) to write not-for-profit fan fiction. Any other use, (or for Netflix) you would need to ask permission from our publishers @nosycrow.bsky.social thanks for checking. Have fun! 🦄🦄

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Julie Sykes @juliesykesbooks.bsky.social · 9d

It was SO much fun. Thank you for your support! 🦄

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Sîan🌻 @thesianpages.bsky.social · 12d

It’s been a truly magical morning here at Bath Children’s Literature Festival with the wonderful @juliesykesbooks.bsky.social enrolling into Unicorn Academy, discovering our unicorn magic and creating beautiful rosettes! @nosycrow.bsky.social 🦄✨✨✨

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Julie Sykes @juliesykesbooks.bsky.social · 9d

I agree! Quite possibly my favourite Murder from @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social so far!!

Scoobiesue2 @scoobiesue2.bsky.social · 9d

Today's review...'Murder at Christmas' @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social Out in October, this is another brilliant mystery from Fleur!
www.throughthebookshelf.com/reviews/murder-at-christmas

Murder at Christmas — Through the Bookshelf

Grace is delighted when she arrives in Bath to spend Christmas with her mum and younger brother, Billy. Although her dad won’t be with them, they will be staying at the hotel owned by their mum’s twin...

www.throughthebookshelf.com

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Christopher Edge @christopheredge.bsky.social · Aug 29

This article - shorturl.at/87a8G - explains the many reasons why pre-ordering a book ahead of publication is SO important for authors, but there's another reason why you really need to pre-order FEAR FILES: HIDE AND SEEK. It will give you more time to hide from the Itter... linktr.ee/fearfiles

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · Aug 29

I have a book out in two weeks. So....one repost of this and I'll drop one fact/spoiler/detail about the book. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social www.walker.co.uk/978152951581...

Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos - Walker Books

PRE-ORDER NOW! THE BRAND-NEW HILARIOUS DOODLE-PACKED DIARY IN THE BESTSELLING LOKI SERIES.‘Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid fans need look no further than this laug...

www.walker.co.uk

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Julie Sykes @juliesykesbooks.bsky.social · Aug 30

Why you should Pre-order Fear Files:Hide and Seek @christopheredge.bsky.social NOW!!!!

Christopher Edge @christopheredge.bsky.social · Aug 29

This article - shorturl.at/87a8G - explains the many reasons why pre-ordering a book ahead of publication is SO important for authors, but there's another reason why you really need to pre-order FEAR FILES: HIDE AND SEEK. It will give you more time to hide from the Itter... linktr.ee/fearfiles

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Julie Sykes @juliesykesbooks.bsky.social · Aug 8

If you are in Edinburgh tomorrow then you MUST do this! Christopher Edge’s Escape Room series is legend!

Christopher Edge @christopheredge.bsky.social · Aug 8

Calling all families of Edinburgh! Get your tickets for an Escape Room event like no other! 10am! Tomorrow! @edbookfest.bsky.social Find the Keys! Unlock the World! #EscapeRoom #GameZero 🔑🌍🔐
www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival...

Nosy Crow @nosycrow.bsky.social · Aug 5

Enter the Escape with @christopheredge.bsky.social, as he brings to life the heart-racing adventure of his new book, Escape Room: Game Zero, at @edbookfest.bsky.social this Saturday. The fun, puzzle-filled event is perfect for children aged 9+

Book your tickets:

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Julie Sykes @juliesykesbooks.bsky.social · Jul 16

This looks brilliant and the art work is gorgeous. On my to read list. September is going to be a great month!

Sinéad O'Hart @sineadohart.bsky.social · Jul 16

Delighted to share the cover of my new book, Ellora McGee, Trainee Banshee: The New School! Art by @unawoods.bsky.social, pub Gill Books, Sept 4th. Ellora's just started at a new school, and it's hard to keep her budding banshee powers secret. But what if they're about to save the day? 📚🇮🇪💫

Cover of a children's book, white and green background colours. Foreground shows an illustrated child with long dark braids wearing a grey hoodie, black and white dotted leggings, with wings on her back. In the background is a tall, wobbly, tumbledown building. Title Ellora McGee, Trainee Banshee: The New School appears above her head. Author's name Sinéad O'Hart appears beneath her feet, and beneath that again is the illustrator's name, Úna Woods.

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Julie Sykes @juliesykesbooks.bsky.social · Jul 4

SIGN UP NOW and save the date for a fun session with @helenpeters.bsky.social solving WW2 mysteries based on Friends and Traitors. See below for details!

Helen Peters @helenpeters.bsky.social · Jun 22

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Join me at Finchley Church End Library on Saturday 12th July, where we’ll be solving a WW2 cold case together and I’ll talk about the inspirations for my WW2 mystery novel, Friends and Traitors. It would be lovely to see you there xx

Barnet libraries on X: "Join author Helen Peters @farmgirlwriter to solve a WW2 mystery & MI5 cold case at Finchley Church End Library on Saturday 12 July. Find out more and book tickets at https://t.co/6Tk6pEryy6 @Pramstead_ @FriendsBCL #BarnetSummerRead2025 https://t.co/Zb31P2H5kF" / X

Join author Helen Peters @farmgirlwriter to solve a WW2 mystery & MI5 cold case at Finchley Church End Library on Saturday 12 July. Find out more and book tickets at https://t.co/6Tk6pEryy6 @Pramstead_ @FriendsBCL #BarnetSummerRead2025 https://t.co/Zb31P2H5kF

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Julie Sykes @juliesykesbooks.bsky.social · Jun 22

This looks amazing. Put it in your diary now!

Helen Peters @helenpeters.bsky.social · Jun 22

twitter.com/barnetlibrar...
Join me at Finchley Church End Library on Saturday 12th July, where we’ll be solving a WW2 cold case together and I’ll talk about the inspirations for my WW2 mystery novel, Friends and Traitors. It would be lovely to see you there xx

Barnet libraries on X: "Join author Helen Peters @farmgirlwriter to solve a WW2 mystery & MI5 cold case at Finchley Church End Library on Saturday 12 July. Find out more and book tickets at https://t.co/6Tk6pEryy6 @Pramstead_ @FriendsBCL #BarnetSummerRead2025 https://t.co/Zb31P2H5kF" / X

Join author Helen Peters @farmgirlwriter to solve a WW2 mystery & MI5 cold case at Finchley Church End Library on Saturday 12 July. Find out more and book tickets at https://t.co/6Tk6pEryy6 @Pramstead_ @FriendsBCL #BarnetSummerRead2025 https://t.co/Zb31P2H5kF

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Julie Sykes @juliesykesbooks.bsky.social · Jun 16

Tickets selling fast. Have you got yours?!!

Christopher Edge @christopheredge.bsky.social · Jun 14

I can't wait to bring my ESCAPE ROOM: GAME ZERO event to @barneskidslitfest.bsky.social next Saturday and you can get your tickets for this here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christophe...

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Julie Sykes @juliesykesbooks.bsky.social · Jun 16

Thanks for having me x

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Naomi Jones @naomijones1.bsky.social · Jun 13

This week we interviewed bestselling author @juliesykesbooks.bsky.social about how it felt to see Unicorn Academy become a Netflix show, why you shouldn't ever compare yourself to others and how the industry has changed over the last 30 years.

naomiandjamesjones.substack.com/p/words-and-...

Words and Pictures with Julie Sykes

How it felt to see Unicorn Academy become a Netflix show, why you shouldn't ever compare yourself to others and how the children's industry has changed over the last 30 years

naomiandjamesjones.substack.com

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Julie Sykes @juliesykesbooks.bsky.social · Jun 16

This is going to be EPIC…Get yourself down to DAYDREAM books right now… 🏎️

Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · Jun 1

Hello #Milngavie and #Glasgow folk – help celebrate #IndieBookshopWeek at #Daydreams books on 16th June!

I'll be chatting about #REEK, about being an author, and about ideas that changed the world… Click below to find out more!
@barringtonstoke.bsky.social #KidLitUK
alastairc.com/events/20250...

Celebrate Indie Bookshop Week at Daydreams Bookshop

Daydream Bookshop in Milngavie are celebrating Indie Bookshop Week with a visit by Alastair Chisholm to chat about his shortlisted book REEK

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Christopher Edge @christopheredge.bsky.social · May 24

I had such an AMAZING time at @hayfestival.bsky.social yesterday! Fabulous to be part of their stellar schools programme and lead the packed Discovery Stage audience through the puzzles and challenges of ESCAPE ROOM: GAME ZERO. Thank you to everyone who helped me to #FindTheKeys and #UnlockTheWorld!

Christopher Edge on stage at the Hay Festival.

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Julie Sykes @juliesykesbooks.bsky.social · May 24

Pre-book now!!!

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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Sinéad O'Hart @sineadohart.bsky.social · May 8

As promised: more Storyshaped goodness coming your way today! This week, we speak to @juliesykesbooks.bsky.social about the twists and turns of her Storyshaped life. Come and join us!

shows.acast.com/storyshaped/...

Getting Storyshaped With Julie Sykes | Storyshaped

Author of the Unicorn Academy (with Linda Chapman), and many others!

shows.acast.com

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Julie Sykes @juliesykesbooks.bsky.social · May 8

This was so much fun. Thanks for having me!!

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · Apr 15

Interesting Books for Keeps interview with Jeff Norton on what publishing can learn from netflix booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/ridi... #KidLitUK

Riding with dinosaurs: an interview with Jeff Norton – Books For Keeps

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Chris Callaghan @chris-callaghan.com · Apr 14

Haway the books!
Honoured to have my story - set in my hometown on Tyneside in World War II - as part of the brand new Big Cat Read On series of 20 books.
They are designed to bridge the jump from banded readers to longer chapter books.

@collinsbooks.bsky.social
#BigCatReadOn #KidLitUK #EduSky

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · Apr 14

Our website's had a glow up! ✨

We've revamped booktrust.org.uk, making it easier to find the resources and support you need.

We hope you love it, but we know there may be a few teething issues, so let us know if anything isn't quite right on [email protected].

An illustration of an adult and child sitting in front of a laptop with musical notes above them, plus the words: "Our new website is here - booktrust.org.uk"

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Julie Sykes @juliesykesbooks.bsky.social · Apr 10

One of my favourite author illustrator pairings 🔥👏📚

Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · Apr 10

Wishing the very happiest of book birthdays to Becoming Grace by @hilarymckay.bsky.social, illustrated by @keithrobinson.bsky.social, a fabulous retelling of the story of Grace Darling. Out today for 9+ readers from @barringtonstoke.bsky.social

worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/04/10/b...

Becoming Grace by Hilary McKay, illustrated by Keith Robinson

worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com

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