Cover of the summer issue of the children's online review journal Books for Keeps. Cover taken from The Wood Where Magic Grows by Andy Shepherd, illustration by Ellie Snowdon, and is of a tree spreading out with children climbing in the branches.

Out now! #BfK273, our #summer special! Authorgraph interview Kenneth Oppel, Windows into Illustration Jarvis, new Beyond the Secret Garden, new Picture This, Nikesh Shukla on reading for pleasure + interviews, new #childrensbook reviews & more #KidLit #BookSky 😎
booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/bfk-27...

Cover of Children’s Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2026 with quote from Sital Gorasia Chapman - "Have fun with your writing and enjoy the process."

✨️ Exciting news! ✨️

The latest edition of The Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook is out this Thursday.

It has everything you need to know about children's publishing. It's packed with practical advice and inspiring articles, including one by ME 🤩

@writersandartists.bsky.social

Four children's books on a table, from top left: The Wild Robot on the Island by Peter Brown, The Friendship Train by Debbie Levy with Boris Kulikov, The Day the Crayons Made Friends by Drew Daywalt with Oliver Jeffers, and M is for Mango by Atinuke with Angela Brooksbank.

Four children's books on a table, from top left: DK Super World Brazil, The Math Adventurers Make a Difference by Sital Gorasia Chapman with Susanna Rumiz, Hello I'm a Toucan by Hayley and John Rocco, and Pickle on Wheels by Sylvie Kantorowitz.

Seven nonfiction books on a table, from top left: Kent State by Brian VanDeMark, Seven Social Movements That Changed America by Linda Gordon, Let's Move the Needle by Shannon Downey aka Badass Cross Stitch, Regenerating Earth by Kelsey Timmerman, Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul by Dorcas Cheng-Tozun, and Wild/Hurt by Meg Ford.

Eight fiction books on a table, from top left: The Ghostwriter by Julie Clark, It Happened on the Lake by Lisa Jackson, Don't Let Him In by Lisa Jewell, Going Home in the Dark by Dean Koontz, The Girls Who Grew Big by Leila Mottley, A Mother's Love by Danielle Steel (also in large print), Writing Mr. Wrong by Kelley Armstron, and El Dorado Drive by Megan Abbott.

💙📚 Aloha #newbooksday Friday! 🥳🍍
@sgorasiachapman.bsky.social @susannarumiz.bsky.social @sylviekant.bsky.social @julieclarkauthor.bsky.social @meganabbott.bsky.social @kelleyarmstrong.bsky.social @greenwell.bsky.social @patagoniabooks.bsky.social @badasscrossstitch.bsky.social

It's publication day for #TheMathsAdventurers MAKE A DIFFERENCE ✨️

✏️ Words by me
🎨 Pictures by @susannarumiz.bsky.social
📚 Published by DK Books

This is my 12th(!!) book and I managed to sneak all my kids names in! 🤩

The front cover of the Reading Rights report plus the words: "Reading Rights - Books build a brighter future - Read the report". The URL booktrust.org.uk/readingrights and logos for Waterstones Children's Laureate, Arts Council England, and BookTrust

📢 NEW: Our #ReadingRights report with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social is out now!

It shares 5 focus areas that will turn the tide on reading inequality and unveils plans for our City of Stories place-based pilot:

www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/rea...

So proud to be part of this wonderful series ❤️

🤖Beep and Boots are planning a school fair to raise money for their library 📚️ ⁠Are you coming?

Book 6 of THE MATHS ADVENTURERS series is out on 5th June 2025! 🥳⁠
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Written by @sgorasiachapman.bsky.social
Published by @dkbooks.bsky.social
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#illustration #picturebook #kidlitart #stemeducation

Happy Easter!🐣
If you like books with your chocolate, my YA supernatural romcom #CloudNine ☁️💘 is on a kindle deal this week - a bargain at just £1.69. Why not treat yourself? 😋 #Easter
@tbpagency.bsky.social

Thanks!

✨️NEW BOOK!!✨️

Book 6 of THE MATHS ADVENTURERS series is out on 5th June 2025!

When Beep and Boots notice that their library needs more books, they arrange a school fair to buy some more. Can they raise enough money to fill the library?

Illustrated by @susannarumiz.bsky.social

The Government is siding with big tech over British creativity.

Today is the FINAL chance to respond to their consultation on AI and copyright.

Let's make sure creators' voices are heard. Guidance below 👇 #MakeItFair #PayTheCreator

www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...

This is very urgent. The UK government is planning to change copyright law. If you are an artist, author, musician or work in the creative industry please read this.

www.chrishaughton.com/blog/ai-and-...

I’m thrilled to support the charitable drive #ReadItForward. Buy any children’s book from @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social this Feb, & 10% will be donated to @booktrust.org.uk & @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social, so you can support indie bookshops & do good at the same time

uk.bookshop.org/a/13437/9780...

It's PLR time! Thank you to everyone who borrowed one of my books last year. Over 2000 times! And thank you to all the wonderful libraries that put them on their shelves. 🙏🏾📚😍

In case you didn't know, authors & illustrators get paid every time you borrow a book from the library!

"Oh, what a shame you're 'just a children's bookshop."

We hear this all too often.

📚 Children and teens deserve spaces and shops for them

📚 Children's and YA books change lives.

It's not a shame we're a children's bookshop. It's a beautiful thing 💕

MTBT - As Seen On Booktok

Would love all of my book-loving followers to give this a share (& sign up) - my new reader-facing newsletter As Seen On Booktok - as well as showcasing the BIG books, will also incl quieter books that booktokers love (in translation, short stories, debuts etc)

asseenonbooktok.meetthebooktokers.com

Early Career children's authors (1-3 books) in:
- Bromley
- Greenwich
- Wandsworth
- Dudley
- Lincolnshire
Ask your publisher to nominate you for this great opportunity with local libraries – closes Jan 10th!
#ukkidlit

www.better.org.uk/library/gll-...

I asked a child what their fave book from last year was and their answer was a series that was published about a decade ago. A good reminder that a book is always new to a child who hasn't read it. The constant publishing hustle for novelty has nothing to do with what children want. #KidLitUK

MERRY BETWIXTMAS LADS and especially to everyone that got a kindle for Christmas because it’s only just over a quid today! BARGAIN

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Exciting news! My book GIGANTIC is going to be read as the CBeebies Bedtime Story on New Year's Day by none other than the current undisputed WWE Champion of the World... Cody Rhodes! SMACKDOWN!!

#bedtimestories #cbeebies #WWE #codyrhodes @cbeebies.bsky.social

I'm currently @booktrust.bsky.social Writer in Residence, championing reading for pleasure for children facing challenging circumstances. Picture books can start, shape and soothe conversations about tough subjects.

It's Small Business Saturday! Buy ANY book book this weekend and you could win a £250 gift card! Every sale supports independent bookshops. Shop small, think big 📚 uk.bookshop.org/lists/win-a-...

Free picture book mentoring For an underrepresented writer

I'm offering 3 hours of free picture book mentoring for a UK based writer whose voice is underrepresented in children's publishing.

Please help me spread the word by sharing this post.

Full details of how to apply are here:

naomiandjamesjones.substack.com/p/free-pictu...

A chalkboard next to a Christmas tree reads "Bookshop - two storeys, thousands of stories!"

Hello! It’s #smallbusinesssaturday today! Please support your local businesses - it’s been a tough year and every little sale helps. Billionaires don’t need any more money!
Look for small businesses online. If you're in the UK, find us @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social

uk.bookshop.org/shop/WedaleB...

Mr Tumble read my book on CBeebies Bedtime Story!

Thanks!

😍

Cover of Little Spruce by Sital Gorasia Chapman and Vicky Lommatzsch with CBeebies Bedtime Stories logo

I have exciting news! My new picture book, LITTLE SPRUCE is on CBeebies Bedtime Stories tonight! 6.50pm or catch up on iPlayer 🤩

#BedtimeStories #KidlitUK

I’m just an author, standing in front of the internet reminding everyone that:

1. Authors are small businesses

2. Books make amazing holiday gifts that keep giving

3. You can support authors, illustrators, *and* indie bookstores by shopping small this season!

Win, win, WIN!

#KidLitMegaFeed

If you're looking for an Indie Bookshop to spend your Christmas monies in this is a growing directory that could guide you to a local one

this time of year is the time that most businesses make most their money.

#ShopLocal #ShopIndie #ChooseBookshops