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Nazima Pathan
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Author, doctor, researcher and parent. Here for the #kidlitcommunity. My MG novel Dream Hunters came out Aug 2024 Simon and Schuster. #ukkidlit #booksky
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Hi I’m an author of childrensbooks and write middle grade fiction. My debut Dream Hunters came out August 1st.
Currently editing book 2 and ruminating on the next book idea. In my day job I work as a children’s doctor and researcher but in this space I’m mainly talking about kidlit and my writing.
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OMG! PLR you little beauty!

Debut authors in the U.K. sign up for Public Lending Rights! PLR is wonderful especially the more books you write.
January 21, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Ooh looks great Ashley!
If you enjoyed The Boy to Beat the Gods then you are going to love Spirit Warriors! Another epic adventure full of magic, myth and mayhem, where Caribbean folklore and real history collide.
Pre-order here:
www.waterstones.com/book/spirit-...
Spirit Warriors by Ashley Thorpe | Waterstones
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April 4, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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In another timeline, there's a government putting huge funding into schools & libraries, giving teachers & librarians all the resources they need to help kids become readers - reading for themselves, thinking for themselves, creating a better world for us all. That's the timeline I want to live in.
January 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The kindle edition of Dream Hunters is only 99p on the Big River site - t.ly/VB7U2 #kidlituk
Dream Hunters eBook : Pathan, Nazima: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
Dream Hunters eBook : Pathan, Nazima: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
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January 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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It's here! Thrilled to reveal 'The Scream of the Whistle' cover by the incredible Micaela Alcaino. It's May Eve, and the veil between worlds is thin. Join Ruby Darke on the ghost ride of her life...

Out 5th June.

Pre-order: shorturl.at/E5aXz
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January 13, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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I wrote about the ‘F word’ for writers - failure!
Why we shouldn’t fear it or feel shamed by it and what we can learn from the *scientists*
Thanks to the team at SailFest and the work of @melanieistefan.bsky.com

www.sailfest.org.uk/sailfest-blo...

#booksky
#ukkidlit
#ukpoets
#academicsky
Debut Author Series - Gita Ralleigh — SAIL Fest UK
We at SAIL Fest UK want to amplify the voices of all South Asian writers and illustrators working in kids books. In particular, we are very proud of our 2024 debut cohort who have struggled against od...
www.sailfest.org.uk
January 10, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Morning! Can anyone recommend good podcasts for writing craft and inspiring stories?
a picture of a kitten wearing headphones and a boombox for radio day
ALT: a picture of a kitten wearing headphones and a boombox for radio day
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January 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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January 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Can you help Sahar's family? Thinking about the simplest things they're going without. Here's a link to share and donate. #Gaza #MutualAidBoost www.gofundme.com/f/help-sahar...
January 8, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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We've had another flurry of new followers 👋

We're a cute little independent bookshop for children and young adults. We have a tea party on the ceiling and you're completely immersed in a Wonderland when you set foot inside.

We're in Retford, North Notts. Say hi!

#kidlituk
January 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Do you know any medics that love being creative or would like to explore their creative side?
Please do share our account so we can build our network!
December 27, 2024 at 2:19 PM
Just got back from a 2 week trip to India. Was lovely to be back and to visit places that inspired my book as well as seeking inspiration for new things! Bustling Mumbai, the citadel fort of Jaisalmer and laid back Goa.
December 27, 2024 at 1:41 PM
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The wonderful @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social allow you to do your shopping at the absolute last minute and still support indie bookstores!

uk.bookshop.org/shop/gitaral...
December 19, 2024 at 9:27 AM
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If anyone wants me I'll be selling you/your books - we have plenty - and you can put them in a bag and carry them home rather than chasing round all the neighbours looking in bins, ever hopeful that you will find your parcel.
December 20, 2024 at 9:37 AM
Author goal achieved - finding a copy of Dream Hunters in Mumbai in one of the biggest bookshops here, Kitab Khana, and getting to sign them!
December 13, 2024 at 6:29 AM
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some conversations this morning have me wondering: book folks, what do you wish there were more of in how books are covered? and by that I mean: lists? reviews? columns? themed essays? straight-up recommendations? something else I've never thought of?
December 4, 2024 at 5:38 PM
As I edit book 2 I wanted to journey back to where the story began. I’m so grateful to my agent, editors and publisher for seeing something in the story and to the booksellers, teachers and librarians who put the books in front of the children it’s written for…/1
December 5, 2024 at 8:30 AM
School visits are one of my favourite things. Great day yesterday with over 200 year 6/7 children. And lovely to catch up with bookseller Sanchita and teacher Zareena both wonderful humans in the kidlit world!
December 4, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Hi I’m an author of childrensbooks and write middle grade fiction. My debut Dream Hunters came out August 1st.
Currently editing book 2 and ruminating on the next book idea. In my day job I work as a children’s doctor and researcher but in this space I’m mainly talking about kidlit and my writing.
December 1, 2024 at 8:36 PM
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✨ BOOK GIVEAWAY!! ✨️
Win 9 SIGNED PICTURE BOOKS from the #Debut2024Group
Here are the rules:
✨️ Tag a friend in a comment
✨️ Share this post using the #ChristmasPB9
✨ Comp ends Fri 6th Dec. We will randomly select our winner (UK only) and announce the winner on 12th Dec.
November 29, 2024 at 9:24 AM
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My map of children's independent bookshops is updated regularly. Most provide an online service and they're all run by people who can make well-informed book recommendations. Make sure you support your local one if you want to keep it. Any missing, please let me know. padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...
November 19, 2024 at 6:43 AM
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Preorder my upcoming book here: shorturl.at/8y5OQ
November 19, 2024 at 2:24 PM
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Pandora and the Story Forge by Gaynor Andrews and Marie-Alice Harel. The artwork is exquisite, the story is beautiful, ah this book! It is a breathtaking creation. You can find it here in our 2024 Gift Guide rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/product-cate...
Published by Rocketbird Books
November 14, 2024 at 10:05 AM
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Hello! Reposting a thread of starter packs to help anyone spending their Sunday trying to find UK children’s book people. Most are being updated so if you checked them before, you may find new additions. #kidlitUK
These two are (mainly) UK children's authors
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November 17, 2024 at 9:01 AM
I’ve read some cracking books this month -here are some! From magical MG fantasies to a tale of a mystical creature which needs saving from big pharma to a heartfilled YA of a boy with big dreams - a great month of books. Getting my TBR pile diminished means new books are needed soon, right?!
November 17, 2024 at 3:56 PM