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Rob Biddulph @robbiddulph.bsky.social · 2d

They say the Hunter’s Moon, which rises tonight, brings secrets to light... so what better time to reveal the cover of The Last Wolf, the first book in my brand-new series The Moonhaven Chronicles. Out 5 Feb 2026 with Macmillan Kids – available to pre-order now via this link: tinyurl.com/4a6w4jfz 🌕🐺

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 2d

To celebrate #WorldSpaceWeek, we're delighted to announce #NOVA, the new space adventure from #ChrisBradford!
When Max’s life-craft is pulled into a wormhole, he needs a whole galaxy of luck to return to safety …
Watch Chris introduce Nova here: bit.ly/4o1cMNa.
Out 02/26

Chris Bradford introduces Nova

Broadcasting live from the spaceship Helios, bestselling author Chris Bradford has a special announcement! Watch on to hear all about his thrilling new book, NOVA; before disaster strikes ...

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Jamie Smart @jamiesmart.bsky.social · 3d

💖Saturday 12pm I’m doing a great big gig at Union Chapel and if you want to join in,wherever you are, YOU CAN GET TICKETS FOR THE LIVESTREAM HERE www.waterstones.com/events/onlin... It’s going to be an hour long show drawing the most ridiculous comic ever, together, with special guests on stage too!

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 6d

#Bookshop #BookishHoliday #ChildrensBooks #KidLit #Reading #BookshopVisit #IndieBookshops

Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 6d

Finally The Book Hive, where we picked up The Wild Robot on the Island, Oh Dear, Look What I Got! and On This Horrible Day In History. And a big shout out to Ben for getting the new Mikey Please book for us with next day delivery before we head home! Plus a couple more, because we were there 😉

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 6d

...The Mushroom of Doom! and The Monster in the Lake.

Thanks to the lovely staff in another of our fave bookshops, The Holt Bookshop, for helping us choose what to take home - The Odyssey of Phoebe Quilliam, Ghosts in the Walls, I DID See A Yeti!, and Dracula & Daughters and Bear's Nap (signed!)

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 6d

Lynda took another lovely trip to Norfolk, and visited a couple of her favourite bookshops while out there!

The first treats of the holiday came from Diss Publishing Bookshop and are giving us some perfectly spooky reads for October - Dead Yard: Seeds of Doom, Tales of Ghosts & Hauntings...

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English and Media Centre @engmediacentre.bsky.social · 9d

Treat your classes to some wonderful poetry, along with resources designed by @barbarableiman.bsky.social for @poetrydayuk.bsky.social this Thursday! englishandmedia.co.uk/blog/resourc...

Resources for National Poetry Day 2025

Creative approaches to poetry for across all secondary ages, designed by EMC on behalf of Forward Arts Foundation for National Poetry Day 2025

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 13d

Check out our full review of the new kids' debut from @dougrdnaylor.bsky.social (pub. @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social) at our website above!

#BookSky #ChildrensBooks #KidLit #AdventureStories #BooksForKids #BookReview

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 13d

Pirate lessons, magical items, mysterious messages - it seems Digs has his work cut out for him at his new school! With so many secrets, it's only a matter of time that he and his friends get sent to Sin Bin Island. What will be waiting for them there...?

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Sin Bin Island | Book Review | Libraries 4 Schools

Sin Bin Island book review |

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Christopher Edge @christopheredge.bsky.social · 13d

FEAR FILES: HIDE AND SEEK is OUT NOW!
"A perfect shot of horror." Jennifer Killick
"I ran out of fingernails to bite." Jonathan Stroud
"Gripping. Atmospheric. Claustrophobic." Louie Stowell
Find out more about the FEAR FILES here: linktr.ee/FearFiles

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Sarah Graley 🌈🍕💫 @sarahgraley.com · 14d

Excited to be back at Thought Bubble in November 📚💫 See you there!

Thought Bubble Festival @thoughtbubbleuk.bsky.social · 14d

With under two months to go we've got even *more* incredible guests to share for Thought Bubble Comic Convention 2025!

These guests will all be at Harrogate Convention Centre, England, on 15 & 16 November 2025!

Get your tickets: thoughtbubblefestival.com/tickets

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QuestFriendz @questfriendz.bsky.social · 14d

At the SuperQuesters @mathsweek.scot event yesterday @pauliancross.bsky.social launched a brand-new competition!

Design a medal to reward the SuperQuesters for using their maths skills to save the village of River Crest. 🥇

Enter here: tinyurl.com/3bz7fkf5

📅 Closing date: Friday 10 October

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 15d

Thrilled to see this news out there in the world! I've been looking forward to this one for a while!

Mayo Agard-Olubo @mayowrites.bsky.social · 15d

Delighted to announce that my debut picture book "Kid Rex To The Rescue", illustrated by the fantastic Diane Ewen will be released on the 26th of March 2026
t.co/ohez7oPTcZ (£)(screenshots below)

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 17d

Brilliant! Buy it, read it. You'll love it. We did 😍.

Tiny Tree Books 📕 @tinytreebooks.bsky.social · 17d

🪽✨ Undercover Angel: Crash Landing by @lisajallen.bsky.social is out now!

Join trainee angel Phoebe as she searches for a demon, makes friends (ew!) and tries to survive Year 7 on Earth

Perfect if you love out-of-this-world adventures (and don't like humans): amzn.to/3QmPi6q

Cover of Undercover Angel: Crash Landing on a light blue background.

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 17d

Wahoo!!! There is just 3 weeks left until ‘My Friend Billy Whiskers’ is out in the big wide world 👦🏻🦁

#newbook #illustration #kidlitart #picturebook #instaart #instabook #instaillustration #snowday

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Sarah Webb @sarahwebbwriter.bsky.social · 18d

Fantastic conversation between @laureatenanog.bsky.social Patricia Forde and UK Children’s Laureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social at the #cbiconf25 @childrensbooksireland.ie
A brilliant look at why reading to babies matters, some of Frank’s work in the UK, and their shared passion for reading.

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 19d

Get ready with your bowls, dinner will be served on Oct 23rd!

#BookSky #NonFictionForKids #ChildrensBooks #TastyReads

Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 19d

Thank you Catherine Ward for sending us this tasty #BookPost treat from @greystonebooks.bsky.social!

This new picture book by Denyse Waissbluth and Chelsea O'Byrne delivers us beautiful broths and sumptuous soups from around the globe, sharing the history and traditions of the different cultures.

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Christopher Edge @christopheredge.bsky.social · 20d

SOUNDS PRE-ORDER KLAXON! ONE WEEK TO GO!

Christopher Edge @christopheredge.bsky.social · 27d

FEAR FILES: HIDE AND SEEK is published in two weeks time, but I'm starting counting NOW to give you time to pre-order! 1, 2, 3...

Pre-order the Waterstones Exclusive Edition of FEAR FILES: HIDE AND SEEK here: shorturl.at/NNhLj

Pre-order the 'sprayed pledge' first edition here: linktr.ee/fearfiles

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 23d

Brilliant titles to look forward to 🤩

World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 23d

✨ THE BIG REVEAL ✨
We are excited to share with you our brilliant 2026 £1/€1.50 books!

Children can choose their own book from 12 February 2026, FREE with a £1/€1.50 book token. 📚✨

Find out more on our website ➡️https://buff.ly/3VaLLAa

#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #readforfun

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 23d

Fantastic books🤩

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 23d

The first instalment in a fabulous new middle grade duology from @robbiddulph.bsky.social, #TheLastWolf is action-packed, full of mystery and brilliantly illustrated.

Out 05/02 from @mackidssl.bsky.social 🐺

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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The Last Wolf (The Moonhaven Chronicles 1) by Rob Biddulph

Cover illustration © Rob Biddulph 2026 I don’t know why it should be, but werewolves don’t seem to feature in stories for young readers anywhere near as often as vampires. Searching thr…

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Lisa J Allen @lisajallen.bsky.social · Sep 5

Thank you for recommending my #kidlituk book to #EduSKyPrimary schools, @lib4sch.bsky.social! I've already got children asking for bk 2 - which is set for release in spring 2026. Time to grab some copies of book 1 for your school- suitable for ages 9 to 12.👍🥳
Available from all the usual sources.

Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · Sep 5

As we work our way into autumn, transport yourself to sunnier weather by checking out our book recommendations from over August! We had quite the reading haul last month, so there really is something for everyone 👀
www.libraries4schools.com/2025/09/05/b...
#BookSky #ChildrensBooks #BookReview

Monthly Book Recommendations: August 2025 | Libraries 4 Schools

Book Recommendations: August 2025 | With fiction, non-fiction and picture books galore, check out what we were reading last month!

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Libraries 4 Schools @lib4sch.bsky.social · 28d

These aren't our books - if you wanted to create cartoons around them, you'd have to talk to the authors and illustrators themselves. The recommendations post on our website has links for the websites/social media of most of them.

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