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Claire Linney Author @clairelinney.bsky.social · 6h

I don’t think any of this is a surprise and yet it’s still extremely concerning. Really shows the lack of commitment the industry has to improving and sustaining diverse representation in children’s literature. For things to be back sliding when they weren’t even where they needed to be…

Alom Shaha @alomshaha.bsky.social · 1d

#kidlitUK #UKKidLit Children’ Books People! You might find this report on “Own Voice representation in the creation of UK children’s books” interesting / enraging. HT @clairelinney.bsky.social

Excluded Voices report

Is UK publishing diverse? Read the Excluded Voices report, our latest research into the number of Own Voice authors and illustrators creating children’s books.

www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org

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Gita Ralleigh @gitaralleigh.bsky.social · 6h

The industry - including publishing, bookselling, the educational and charitable sector - really needs to work harder.
Just 35 books (1.3%) featured south Asian main characters, while 12.5% of children in English nursery /primary schools have south Asian heritage
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...

‘Catastrophic decline’ in Black representation in children’s books

A report by charity Inclusive Books for Children found that of the 2,721 books surveyed, only 51 featured a Black main character, down by 21.5% since 2023

www.theguardian.com

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Claire Hennessy @chennessybooks.bsky.social · 6d

The full schedule for the @leafjournal.bsky.social online conference in November is now up! Tickets can be booked here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

On Writing for Young People: Conference 2025

On Writing for Young People: a 2-day online conference. Ideas & insights in the academic field of creative writing for kids & YA. 20-21 Nov.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 6d

The full schedule is now available for our conference, with 20+ papers, a range of workshops and our keynote - it's packed! Online, 20-21 Nov. Full info and tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

On Writing for Young People: Conference 2025

On Writing for Young People: a 2-day online conference. Ideas & insights in the academic field of creative writing for kids & YA. 20-21 Nov.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 6d

On Writing for Young People is a 2-day online conference to discuss ideas & insights in the academic field of creative writing for children and Young Adults.
Online, 20 & 21 Nov. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

On Writing for Young People: Conference 2025

On Writing for Young People: a 2-day online conference. Ideas & insights in the academic field of creative writing for kids & YA. 20-21 Nov.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 14d

Biographies and autobiographies for children featuring books by Mick Manning, Brita Granström, Michael Rosen, Vashti Harrison, Floella Benjamin, John Agard, Alastair Humphreys, Malala Yousafzai, David Long & William Grill schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/biogr... #teachertwitter #kidlit

Biographies and autobiographies for children and teens

Biographies and autobiographies for children with titles by Mick Manning, Brita Granström, Michael Rosen, Vashti Harrison & Floella Benjamin.

schoolreadinglist.co.uk

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A. M. Dassu (Az) @amdassu.bsky.social · 25d

Hello teachers!

My book Wild Journey will be published on 6th November and to celebrate it I’m doing a free online school event with Seven Stories The National Centre for Children's Books

sevenstories.org.uk/event/author...

Authors into Schools: A.M. Dassu - Seven Stories | The National Centre for Children's Books

sevenstories.org.uk

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Gita Ralleigh @gitaralleigh.bsky.social · 18d

Join us! #kidlituk #ukkidlit Speakers: @imogenrw.bsky.social @balirai.bsky.social @alomshaha.bsky.social @jasbinderbilan.bsky.social @rashmiwriting.bsky.social @sufiyaahmed.bsky.social Sita Brahmachari, Nizrana Farook, Serena Patel & MORE! Tickets £20 /online £5

www.sailfest.org.uk/sailfest2025

Alom Shaha @alomshaha.bsky.social · 18d

#KidLitUK #UKKidlit folks! If you’re at a loose end next Saturday, come join us at SAILFest 2025 to discuss “the barriers and possibilities of South Asian children’s books in the UK with authors who have built a career in children’s books and those who elevate and shine a light on children’s books”

Register to attend — SAIL Fest UK

SAIL Festival is held at the British Library on Friday 6th September. You can register to attend in person or for the live stream.

www.sailfest.org.uk

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Michael Rosen @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social · 18d

On Oct 31, I'll be talking to Philip Pullman about his latest book.
Please come:
www.gold.ac.uk/calendar/?id...

The Rose Field with Philip Pullman

Join Philip Pullman and Michael Rosen in conversation about storytelling and The Rose Field.

www.gold.ac.uk

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 18d

Likely to be of interest to students at @goldsmithsenglish.bsky.social @uniofexeterecw.bsky.social @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · 18d

Tickets are on sale now for 'On Writing for Young People'. A two-day, online conference sharing ideas & insights from the academic field of creative writing for children and young adults. 20-21 Nov 2025 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

On Writing for Young People: Conference 2025

On Writing for Young People: a 2-day online conference. Ideas & insights in the academic field of creative writing for kids & YA. 20-21 Nov.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · Sep 7

Tickets are on sale for our 2025 online conference! Join us to hear best-selling author Abie Longstaff deliver the keynote. Hear papers on ways to engage reluctant readers, to representations of masculinity, social justice in historical fiction & much more. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

Image on green leaves. The text reads 'On Writing for Young People' Conference Tickets Now on Sale! Join us to hear insightful talks and take part in practical workshops. Online Conference 20-21 Nov 2025.

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · Sep 7

Tickets are on sale for our 2025 online conference! Join us to hear best-selling author Abie Longstaff deliver the keynote. Hear papers on ways to engage reluctant readers, to representations of masculinity, social justice in historical fiction & much more. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing...

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Daisy May Johnson @chaletfan.bsky.social · Aug 7

It's the last few weeks of my children's lit in the 20th century class w/ the Uni of Cambridge & it's been a pleasure to teach. Every student brings something new and thoughtful to the table and it's always a joy. A new intake starts in Sept - come and join us? www.pace.cam.ac.uk/courses/brit...

British Children’s Literature in the 20th Century

www.pace.cam.ac.uk

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · Aug 5

We're in our final flurry of conference paper proposals and workshop pitches! You have until Monday, 11th August to get in touch with ideas. Have something to say about creative writing for young people? We want to hear it! ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/conference #kidsbooks #booksky #academicsky

Conference | Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · Aug 5

We're in our final flurry of conference paper proposals and workshop pitches! You have until Monday, 11th August to get in touch with ideas. Have something to say about creative writing for young people? We want to hear it! ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/conference #kidsbooks #booksky #academicsky

Conference | Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People

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amy brown @amybrown.xyz · Jul 31

3 year old: [silently hands me a book]

me: “do you want me to read this to you?”

3 year old: “I mean. I can’t read. so.”

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · Jul 24

Just over two weeks left to get conference paper/workshop proposals in for 'On Writing for Young People'; conference online in Nov. Ideas from both faculty and students welcome. Full details: ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/conference #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

Green leaves surrounding a text box. The text reads: On Writing for Young People. Call for Papers! Writers for young people in the academy, share your insights. Deadline for Proposals 11th August. Online Conference 20-21 Nov 2025.

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · Jul 18

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes 'A Guide to Responsible Scaring: What are the Limitations of Horror in Young Adult Fiction?' by Dant Hunt ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · Jul 17

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes, 'A Practice-Based Research Approach to Selecting Point of View in a Young Adult Fantasy Fiction Novel' by Julia OConnor ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · Jul 16

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes, 'The Evolution of AI Characters in Children’s Literature' by Rachel Hamilton & Christopher Piper ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · Jul 15

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes, 'Writing Generative Black Anger in Young Adult Historical Fiction' by Laura E. Jacquemond ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · Jul 14

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes, 'Navigating Disability in Children’s Publishing: Insights from Disabled Authors' by Daniela Rozental and @joannanadin.bsky.social ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · Jul 13

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes, 'The Child’s Experience of Relatives with Mental Health Problems: How Can Middle Grade Authors Combat Stigma?' by Hannah Durkan ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

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Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People @leafjournal.bsky.social · Jul 13

Leaf Journal: On Writing for Young People, Volume Three includes, 'The Child’s Experience of Relatives with Mental Health Problems: How Can Middle Grade Authors Combat Stigma?' by Hannah Durkan ojs.library.lancs.ac.uk/lj/article/v... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky

The Child’s Experience of Relatives with Mental Health Problems: How Can Middle Grade Authors Combat Stigma? Hannah Durkan investigates how authors can compassionately portray characters with ment...

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