A plea! Readers, bloggers, reviewers I am so grateful for your support. If you enjoyed The Great Theatre Rescue (🤞) it would be great if you could post a review in that place where the river flows. I’m told it really helps 🙏

Thank you @vonprice.bsky.social for taking the time to review my books! Much appreciated🙏

Thank you Veronica for this lovely review!

This time next year!

Reading Matters – children’s book news Welcome to this month’s round up of what has been happening in the world of children’s books. February saw the announcement of the longlists for the Carnegie Medals for Writing and Illu…

Here's my latest round up of what's been happening in the world of children's books. It's been a busy month!

There are links to World Book Day ideas, awards news plus research, free events and new books to tempt you. I hope it's helpful. #UKKidLit
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Delighted The Great Theatre Rescue has been selected by @literacytree.bsky.social to celebrate Women’s History Month 🙏

How lovely! I’m so pleased you both enjoyed The Great Theatre Rescue! And absolutely delighted your daughter dressed up as Patch for WBD! I hope she enjoyed Patch’s reappearance in TGTR! Say hi to her from me 🤗

Three trains! Hope all goes well xx

Thanks for posting Fleur. I keep school visits to a minimum. It’s ok once I’m there doing my thing, but honestly, the nerves in the run up to them are horrible.

To be reviewed in @guardianbooks.bsky.social is the absolute pinnacle in my family!!!! Thank you @imogenrw.bsky.social 🤗

Thank you @bookcraic.bsky.social 🥰

Thank you so much!!! What a lovely review! 🤗🤗🤗

The sparrows are warbling like mad in SE22! Unusual and lovely!

Thank you Veronica for this lovely review!!!!

Featuring #TheAccidentalStowaway with fabulous cover by Jo Rioux @candlewickpress.bsky.social
Thank you @popgoesthereader.bsky.social

Thank you for featuring The Accidental Stowaway!

I made these schokobrotchen - delicious sweet buns with chocolate pieces in them! They are Charley’s fave food in The Great Theatre Rescue! Out Feb 13 @faberchildrens.bsky.social

Thrilled with this review from @librarylady.bsky.social
It’s made me very happy 🤗
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Thank you SO much Anne! What a lovely review. It’s made me very happy!

Congratulations @jo-clarke.bsky.social !!!! Jo’s book Libby and the Egyptian Escapade is out today. Jo is a brilliant storyteller, librarian and champion of children’s books. Can’t wait to read! 👏💥😍

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Thank you Anne!!!!

Isn’t it lovely!

Thank you!!! I am over the moon with this glorious cover from @faberchildrens.bsky.social stunning artwork by #juitalukder

Mud up to your waist!

Teddy Robinson! ❤️❤️❤️

The Dark is Rising On writers who inspire me

New year, new newsletter! If you're not signed up, you can here! But also if you're not checking email yet...here! It's about The Dark is Rising and NK Jemisin and why it's ok to be as subtle as a large rock to the head sometimes. #KidLitUK open.substack.com/pub/louiesto...

Loved loved LOVED Ramona 😍

Like wading through mud 😩