With all the vibes of Greek myth in a gorgeous illustrated package, this graphic novel by @felicia.day and @skulkingfoxes.bsky.social (pub. Simon & Schuster) is a tale of worth, love, and how things - and people - are often not what they seem. It's a great choice for myth-mad kids...and adults!
When Philonoe learns of her family's curse, she sees the chance to break it - and in doing so, earn the love she's never had. But no quest from the gods is ever easy. Even with one by your side...
Check out our review of The Lost Daughter of Sparta below!
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I’m thrilled to reveal the cover for my next picture book with Hayley Wells!
It’s a story about two dads navigating a funny, chaotic trip to the park with their little boy…Say no more!! 😂
You can preorder from all the usual places!
#KidLit #BookSky #PrimaryEduSky @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social
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I’m coming back to Salford in May half term - would be great to see you all there!
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Just a little update on this: I got such a surprising response! Some really great chats with people inside the industry, and a handful of production companies actually reaching out to hear the idea. I’m working it into a proper pitch document first, and then I’ll start pitching properly 💫
There is a joke for adults too: the writers of ‘Dad’s Army’ - David Croft and Jimmy Perry - get a name check in the second story as two corporals! And don’t miss the ‘Historical Note’ at the back that explains clearly and simply about the issues brought up in the stories.
With its realistic illustrations throughout and the strong message of friendship, resilience and dogged determination of the CSC (and Kathleen, who joins them), it shines a light on children in wartime Britain.
Full of the language of the period, it gives a real insight into Britain at war and although the stories are fun, they don’t shy away from the more serious aspects of life, like the post office messenger boy bringing Jimmy’s mum a telegram informing her that her husband was missing in action.
The Cobb Street Commandos (CSC) are three boys living in East London in 1941. Keen to do their bit and help the war effort, Jimmy, Bill and Stanley are looking for missions. These are not ‘pie in the sky’ missions; these are the things children would have actually been able to do at the time.
This is a great addition to the shelves of children’s fiction set in WW2, but what makes it special is that the three short stories are at a lower reading level than a lot of the books out there, making them accessible to struggling Yr6 readers who are looking for action-packed WW2 reads.
Thank you Sarah Doyle at @faberchildrens.bsky.social for the brown paper-wrapped proof of @tonybradman.bsky.social's and Aleksei Bitskoff's brilliant new series Tales of the Cobb Street Commandos out on 18th June (and the Spitfire lollypop!)
Bloomsbury has acquired The Cosmic Club, a graphic novel adventure series by Nicola Colton, with the first book set to publish in July 2027.
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Piccadilly Press, an imprint of Bonnier Books UK, has acquired Doodleworld, a young graphic novel adventure series from award-winning author-illustrator Adeola Sokunbi 👇 #BookSky
Norwich tomorrow, Birmingham Wednesday and Oxford Thursday as the tour continues! Tix available on waterstones site for the first two and Blackwells for Oxford. See you ther!
School librarians! I would like to buy you a copy of this. First to reply gets it :) Pls RT as I don't know how many school librarians follow me.
Magic Cat is to publish Anna James’ “heart-warming” fantasy about gnomes; aimed at ages four to eight, it is the bestselling author’s first foray into books for younger readers 👇 #BookSky
Calling all reviewers! #SoulFeeder by #JenniferKillick and #BensGargoyle by #KeithGray are now available to request on @netgalley.bsky.social. Prepare to be scared!
🐍 Soul Feeder: www.netgalley.co.uk/catalog/book...
🪨 Ben's Gargoyle: www.netgalley.co.uk/catalog/book...
Photograph of award winning illustrator Jon Klassen. He is wearing a cap and tan shirt. Photo taken by Carson Ellis.
The logo for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award which features a sketch of Astrid Lindgren.
Canadian illustrator and picture book artist Jon Klassen is the recipient of the 2026 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, given annually to a person or organisation for their outstanding contribution to children’s and young adult literature. #booksky
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Anyone from #Wigan interested in helping us find volunteers to become reading helpers in local schools - we need at least 10 new volunteers urgently?
Thank you @kayburley.bsky.social @harjeet0121.bsky.social
New on the blog: Examining boys' friendships through fiction.
We've put together a booklist of recommended reading that highlights the hijinks, hilarity and occasional heartbreak that comes with having a best mate.
Read here: bit.ly/3OhdlpY
Are your young readers excited about space adventure in the wake of Artemis II's historic mission? Why not check out #SurvivalInSpace, @writerdavidlong.bsky.social's gripping retelling of the astonishing Apollo 13 mission, or dive into #Lunar, Chris Bradford's thrilling outer-space survival story 🌕
The cover of Small Magics by Alex Dunne, which is the new Books for Keeps Book of the Week. It shows the central character, Molly, standing in a magic shop.
Small magics, bit hit! Small Magics by Alex Dunne, published by @theobrienpress.bsky.social is our NEW Book of the Week: 'ideal reading for everyone who’d like to come across ‘small magics’ themselves' #booksky
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We are super excited to be welcoming author Zanna Davidson and illustrator Elissa Elwick for a fantastic creative event!
We will be celebrating their Izzy the Inventor series, with fairytale mapmaking and an opportunity to make your own science experiments.
🎟️ Tickets available via our bio
A quick reminder that I have a comic book freshly published by Puffin that your 7-11 year olds will love.
You can buy it from real shops and also from the internet www.penguin.co.uk/books/463333...
The book lying on some grass with daisies in it.
Fabulous nonfiction book post today in the form of The World’s Last Mammoth and Other Missing Marvels by Mike Barfield, illustrated by Franziska Höllbacher.
Out 30/04 for 7+ readers, huge thanks go to Hiromi @templarbooks.bsky.social
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A year ago a little gem opened in Sandwich, Kent and we finally got to visit. With a carefully chosen book selection by the lovely owner Abigail (including new titles), Spellbound In Sandwich is a wonderful addition to the indie bookshop market! 😍
#Bookshop #IndieBookshop #BookSky
We have three amazing books publishing today from @gill-lewis.bsky.social, Irina Avgustinovich, @writerdavidlong.bsky.social, Stefano Tambellini, @hollywebb.bsky.social and Ocean Hughes! Learn more about all three in the thread below 👇
Loved this one!
Just a reminder (in case you missed the previous 1000 times I mentioned it), my new book PIPER AT THE GATES OF DUSK is now out! At all your bigger retailers and your gorgeous smaller indies.
(Pubs. @guppybooks.bsky.social, @questfriendz.bsky.social, @nosycrow.bsky.social, Wide Eyed Editions (via @quartokids.bsky.social), @magiccatpublishing.bsky.social, @littletigeruk.bsky.social, @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social, @graffegbooks.bsky.social)