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Smriti Halls

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Reader, writer, dreamer; hopist; mum; #1 Bestselling, award-winning children’s author; Books in 40+ languages. Agent: Jodie Hodges www.smriti.co.uk I’M STICKING WITH YOU series, RAIN BEFORE RAINBOWS, THE LITTLE ISLAND & lots more…

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Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · Nov 13

Hello bluesky, I’m Smriti, a children’s book author looking forward to flying a kite up here, where the air is clear… sharing fab books, exciting news, top recs and rediscovering a community of readers, writers and book lovers. Please say hi & give me a follow 👋🏽 #introduction #KidLitUK #UKKidLit 📚

Books covers for The Little Island, Don’t Call Me Sweet, Rain Before Rainbows, Not That Pet, Elephant In My Kitchen, Who Are You? and I’m Sticking With You

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Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · Aug 16

So glad #TinyTiger is Book of the Week… thank you Peters Books for this geogeous review!!
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So glad you enjoyed the “unexpected, hilarious twist at the end” as well 🧡

Peters @peters-books.bsky.social · Aug 1

Our Book of the Week is a ROAR-some picture book from the winning duo Smriti Halls and Steve Small!

peters.co.uk/books-of-the...

@smritihallsauthor.bsky.social

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Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · Jul 20

Well I might need to chuck some others their way - pls DM me with ages x

Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · Jul 20

Louie!!! That is the loveliest thing to hear - thank you 🙏🏽 xx

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Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · May 22

Grateful to @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social for sharing the poignant final page from PEACE ON EARTH written by me and illustrated by @dc-litchfield.bsky.social ❤️ EVERY child has the right to live their lives in peace. They are the peacemakers of tomorrow. Please let’s be the peacemakers of today 🕊️🤍💙

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Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · May 21

Indeed - it’s how we treat our libraries I think - only appreciating them once we’re on the brink of losing them!

Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · May 21

Absolutely this!! 💗

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Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · May 21

Reading with children from birth changes lives - so let's work together to make it a reality for EVERY child. 💪🏽💪🏽❤️📚
Discover the #ReadingRights report from @booktrust.org.uk and Frank Cottrell-Boyce and join us in getting involved: booktrust.org.uk/readingrights

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Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · Apr 10

Yes!! Also a tad infuriating and capricious! But mainly v cute! 🐯😍

Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · Apr 9

Thanks Simon!

Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · Apr 9

Delighted to introduce to you… TINY TIGER… A brand new creation from Steve Small & ME… one little tiger with big, BIG feelings! Irrepressible… and utterly IRRESISTIBLE - Out in July… can’t wait to share more soon. 💛 For now… enjoy THIS delight!! @simonandschuster.bsky.social #TinyTiger #kidlitUK

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Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · Apr 7

Back from Bologna with EXCITING NEW BOOK news on the way… cover reveal tomorrow… watch this space!! 💛

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Kirsten Allen (@kidsstoryworld) @kidsstoryworld.bsky.social · Mar 8

An in honour of #InternationalWomensDay and to celebrate World Book Day week please take a look at these new shinies for 2025 -
fantastic books by fantastic women…

@sophyhenn.bsky.social
@chloeillustrates.bsky.social
@smritihallsauthor.bsky.social
@mglnrd.bsky.social

#kidlit
#newbooks

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Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · Mar 8

Thanks so much fantastic Kirsten! 🥰

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Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · Mar 7

This very much!!

Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · Feb 14

A VERY busy and
rewarding week visiting wonderful schools throughout
Wandsworth with #LearnToLoveToRead and getting to meet children, parents, staff and volunteers 💛📚 SO inspiring to see the work of this brilliant reading charity. @taracoffin.bsky.social

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Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · Feb 5

Also Bridget and Mark Darcy 😁 (sorry!) x

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Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · Feb 5

Thank you!! Very lovely to be an author of the week 🥰

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Authorfy @authorfy.bsky.social · Feb 2

Our Authors of the Week this week are…

✨ @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social & Chris Smith!!!! ✨

Hear them talk about (and read from) their books ‘Peace on Earth’ and ‘The New Famous Five’ at authorfy.com/author-of-th... & download extracts too! 🎬📖

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Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · Jan 24

YES - Malteasers are actually essentials in high stress periods - here’s my empty packet from last night! 😂 I did not even share!

Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · Jan 24

A huge week ahead in my personal life as we begin a new adventure… am full of excitement and emotion. Will be popping here intermittently for good vibes and energy in a busy busy busy week!! 😁

Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · Jan 23

Fab review for ONE IN A MILLION in the Daily Mail last week - thank you Sally Morris for sharing children’s book recommendations far and wide. #OneInAMillionBook #NilaAye

Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · Jan 22

A very fun afternoon recording #BunOnTheRun with Welsh Booktrust ahead of World Book Day 2025!! 🥰 #worldbookday

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Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · Jan 16

Now We Are Six (nearly!) A new fab ADVENTUREMICE book to look forward to from @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social & @philipreeve.bsky.social 🥳

Sarah McIntyre @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social · Oct 23

Cover reveal! 🥳 Here’s the SIXTH book in our highly-illustrated series, launching next March,

‘Adventuremice: Mice, Camera, Action!’

Co-authored by Philip Reeve and me, designer: Katie Bennett at Kreative Cupboard, publisher: @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social 🐭

@philipreeve.bsky.social
#Adventuremice

Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · Jan 16

What a great selection! 👏🏽

Smriti Halls @smritihallsauthor.bsky.social · Jan 16

Delighted that #OneInAMillion is one of the Waterstones best new children’s books!! Debra the Zebra is clip-clopping with glee 💗 Thank you so much @waterstoneskids.bsky.social (added bonus - we get to hang out with Supertato! @suehendra.bsky.social)

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