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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 1h

Happy Bookshop Day! To celebrate I'll be in Book Nook Hove at 2pm talking, reading, signing and generally hanging out and celebrating my favourite type of shop. Come and join me. It’s free.

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 1d

With the IBC Excluded Voices report making for sober reading this week, let’s use #KidsBooksFriday to celebrate brilliant books from global majority writers.
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit

www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/excluded-voi...

Book cover for Spirit Warriors by Ashley Thorpe

Book cover for Nush and the Stolen Emerald by Jasbinder Bilan

Book cover for Nate Yu’s Blast from the Past by Maisie Chan

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Claire Linney Author @clairelinney.bsky.social · 1h

Today’s Black authored book is this gem. do love a Benjamin Dean book - (especially his YA) but he writes fantastic middle grade books. This adventure about demons who fall from the sky, an extra-ordinary friendship and a controlling authority is amazing.

The Boy Who Fell from the Sky by Benjamin Dean

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2h

Let's make hope normal again.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 12h

“Britain is a nation of neighbours, not strangers — and it’s time we built a politics of hope that reflects that.”

Zack Polanski with a message of unity and hope having been out door knocking Handsworth today.

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Bloomsbury Education @bloomsburyed.bsky.social · May 19

WINNER of the #CrimeFest Best Crime Fiction Award for Children (8-12) is: Rosie Raja: Undercover Codebreaker!

Congratulations to author
@sufiyaahmed.bsky.social !🎉

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Fleur Hitchcock @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social · 19h

By total chance - Just read this excellent book by @sufiyaahmed.bsky.social #UnderFire so clear, so interesting #kidsBooksFriday #sharedhistory - review here with a link to buy: www.waterstones.com/book/under-f...

Under Fire by Sufiya Ahmed | Waterstones

Buy Under Fire by Sufiya Ahmed 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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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 1d

It’s Bookshop Day on Saturday. To celebrate I’ll be popping in to my local, Booknookhove at 2pm to talk timetravel and trains. Come along and say Hi. It’s free. I’ll sign stuff and read stuff, it’ll be fun! 😃

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Ruth Parker @ruthparker.bsky.social · 1d

Stunning!

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Rob Biddulph @robbiddulph.bsky.social · 1d

OUT TODAY IN PAPERBACK! 'I Follow the Fox' is finally out in soft cover form. "Thrilling" said the Guardian. "A beautiful and emotive story" said the Telegraph. "His best book yet" said Rob's wife.
Get your copy now. 🦊
👉https://tinyurl.com/4r72h79v

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Michael Rosen @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social · 1d

We now have 195,000 children (via their schools) signed up for this:

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 4d

The Green Party for the last few days have gained 1000 new members every single day.

We've just reached 87,000 members!!!!

Let's make hope normal again.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 4d

Zack Polanski is the Mamdani of the UK - and he's Green!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxt4...

Let's Make Hope Normal Again - Green Party Political Broadcast

YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales

www.youtube.com

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Ruth Parker @ruthparker.bsky.social · 5d

Here’s my find from Bramber Brook’s yesterday.

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Mr Tom Slattery @slatterymr.bsky.social · 6d

Here is a roundup of my rhyming reviews over the summer. Some epic reads and completely memorable books! Check it out for some reading inspiration and bang average poetry. 🙈 tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/10/04/s...

Summer 2025 – Rhyming Review Roundup

One of my favourite parts of writing my blog is writing the rhyming reviews for each book. Now don’t get me wrong, there are times when the words (and the rhymes) just aren’t coming and I curse mys…

tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com

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Rashmi Sirdeshpande @rashmiwriting.bsky.social · 7d

Got the go-ahead for a cover reveal. Just doing some scheming with the lovely illustrator. Then almost all my book-related secrets will be out in the open. 🎉☀️

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Rob Biddulph @robbiddulph.bsky.social · 8d

🎃👻 Spooky news! I’ll be at Tring Book Fest this #HALLOWEEN performing a spine-tingling show full of stories, monsters and a live episode of Draw With Rob! Join me at 2:30pm – the perfect precursor to a night of trick-or-treating! Get your tickets via the link below… if you dare!
tinyurl.com/54vzh6h5

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 9d

#Competition Time. Win a signed copy of my new Picture book ‘My Friend Billy Whiskers’. All you have to do is Like, Repost and Follow me to be in with a chance. I’ll pick at random a winner on Monday 6th October. Good Luck all 🤞🦁👦🏻
#giveaway #picturebook

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Ruth Parker @ruthparker.bsky.social · 12d

We’re a C.E. school and it is considered one of the most important subjects.

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Ruth Parker @ruthparker.bsky.social · 12d

Some beautiful fungi beginning to appear in the woods. #fungi

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Ruth Parker @ruthparker.bsky.social · 13d

Views from bridges on my 11km run this morning. #EduRunners

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Darrell Wakelam @darrellwakelam.bsky.social · 13d

Okay, this little 'Corrugated Card Seahorse' is now up on the website here . . . www.darrellwakelam.com/news/corruga...

Photos of my corrugated card seahorse. This 3D artwork is entirely made from scrap cardboard with the outer layer covered with pieces of corrugated card to create the surface texture.

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Rob Biddulph @robbiddulph.bsky.social · 14d

Time for a brand new episode of #DrawWithRob Icons. Remember, with great power comes great creativity…
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 14d

I’m deeply concerned about recent racist attacks in our capital city.

From the TfL workers being punched and racially abused to women who were chased down the street - I’m deeply concerned about the alarming rise of racist attacks in our capital city.

We are also seeing appalling incidents elsewhere in the country - some of which have included abhorrent violence towards children.

These incidents illustrate the dangers of allowing racism to be normalised and mainstreamed. Real lives and personal safety are under threat.

I will continue to speak out against racial inequalities and injustices, as well as providing support to organisations working to support our communities and bring people together.

London is a successful, liberal and multicultural city. The greatest in the world. It will always be for everyone and I promise you: that will never change.

MAYOR OF LONDON, SADIQ KHAN

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Ruth Parker @ruthparker.bsky.social · 14d

Yes! I love this book. Beautiful words and illustrations.

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Ruth Parker @ruthparker.bsky.social · 14d

As a primary teacher and a mother of children with SEND, plus an awareness of the drop in pupil engagement in education and reading, a test will do nothing to develop a love of reading or an ability to comprehend what is read. Life long learners is what we need, not test data. Just my opinion.

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Brian Bilston @brianbilston.bsky.social · 14d

I’m reading some poems at Marlborough Literature Festival tomorrow. A few tickets remain - if you fancy snaffling one, they’re available here:

www.ticketsource.co.uk/marlboroughl...

@marlboroughlitfest.bsky.social

A poster advertising my show at the Marlborough Literature Festival on 27th September at 5.45pm.

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