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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 5h

In this Northern Highlight, we interview Moniza Hossain, a writer based in Manchester. She talks to us about her debut picture book, Street Puppy, Masjid Cat, which came out on the 8th of October, and is illustrated by Wastana Haikal. Link in bio 📚 @monizahossain.bsky.social

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 21h

In Conversation with… Lydia Monks
3:00pm-4:00pm, Saturday 29th November, Grimm&Co
Tickets: £10 / 5 free bursary places available

Please follow the link in our bio for full information on this fantastic event, limited tickets available 📚 @grimmandco.bsky.social @lydiamonks.bsky.social

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 1d

@newwritingnorth.bsky.social @bethanwoollvin.bsky.social @grimmandco.bsky.social

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 1d

Picture Book Illustration Workshop with Bethan Woollvin
12:30pm-2:00pm, Saturday 29th November, Grimm&Co
Tickets: £10 / 5 free bursary places available

Please follow the link in our bio for full information on this fantastic event, limited tickets available 📚

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 1d

CBNN Portfolio Review 1-1 Sessions
10am-11:30am Saturday 29th November, Grimm&Co
Tickets: Free (Advanced booking is essential)

Please follow the link in our bio for full information on this fantastic event, limited tickets available 📚 @newwritingnorth.bsky.social @grimmandco.bsky.social

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 3d

Join Children’s Books North Network for a day of illustration-focused events as part of the CBNN Prize Roadshow, featuring portfolio reviews, a hands-on workshop, and an inspiring illustrator talk.

To find out more, go to ChildrensBooksNorth.co.uk/CBNN-Prize @grimmandco.bsky.social

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 3d

Storytime with the amazing @jamesharris.bsky.social at Durham Book Festival! 📚 @littletigeruk.bsky.social @newwritingnorth.bsky.social

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 3d

And we are off! The first CBNN Prize Roadshow at DBF has kickstarted with our 1-1 portfolio reviews with Sara, Beth & Emma 📚

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 5d

CBNN has arrived at Durham Book Festival to kick off the CBNN Prize Roadshow! Our Co-Lead & Director Emma Layfield and Cuppas Lead Bethany Sparks are ready for an exciting and fun filled day at DBF 📚 @newwritingnorth.bsky.social

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 10d

CBNN’s Bookshop of the Month for October is Urmston Books in Urmston. They tell us about their Book of the Month, Spirit Warriors by Ashley Thorpe. Link in bio for full interview 📚 @urmstonbooks.bsky.social @ashleythorpe.bsky.social

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 11d

In this Guest Northern Highlight, Natalie Lucy talks about her new novel, Searching for the Remarkable in Things. Link in bio for full interview 📚

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 11d

In Conversation with… Jarvis
2:30pm-3:30pm, Saturday 8th November, The Reader Liverpool
Tickets: £10 / 5 free bursary places available

Please follow the link in our bio for full information on this fantastic event, limited tickets available 📚

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 12d

Picture Book Illustration Workshop with Nicola Slater
12pm-1:30pm, Saturday 8th November, The Reader Liverpool
Tickets: £10 / 5 free bursary places available

Please follow the link in our bio for full information on this fantastic event, limited tickets available 📚 @nicolaslater.bsky.social

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 13d

CBNN Portfolio Review 1-1 Sessions
10am-11:30am Saturday 8th November, The Reader Liverpool
Tickets: Free (Advanced booking is essential)

Please follow the link in our bio for full information on this fantastic event, limited tickets available 📚

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 14d

Join Children’s Books North Network for a day of illustration-focused events as part of the CBNN Prize Roadshow, featuring portfolio reviews, a hands-on workshop, and an inspiring illustrator talk.

To find out more, go to ChildrensBooksNorth.co.uk/CBNN-Prize

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 22d

In this Northern Highlight, we interview Rachel Bevan Baker, an illustrator based in Fortrose on the Black Isle in the Scottish Highlands. She talks to us a bit about the animated film "A Bear Named Wojtek", which she art directed. Link in bio for full interview 📚

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · 28d

For our September CBNN Reads, CBNN’s Cuppa Lead Bethany Sparks has chosen The Line They Drew Between us by Hiba Noor Khan and published by Andersen Press. Link in bio for full review 📚 @andersenpress.bsky.social

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · Sep 15

In this Northern Highlight, we interview William Potter, an author based in Leeds. He talks to us a bit about How To Catch Lightning, the sixth and final volume in the Professor Katz Amazing Facts books that he has been working on. Link in bio for full interview 📚 @williampotter.com

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · Sep 11

CBNN Reveals

Tender, powerful, and thought-provoking, this novel explores grief, resilience, and the legacy of enslavement – timely and essential themes for young readers finding their own place in the world.

Publishing on 25th September 2025 by @zuntold.bsky.social

Cover Design by squgcreative

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · Sep 8

In this week’s Northern Highlight, we speak with Penny. She is an Illustrator based in Barnsley and talks about her latest project, The Floofs Brave the Wild, which is out September 2025. Link in bio 📚

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · Sep 2

Bursary tickets available for the Illustration Workshop with Dapo Adeola at Durham Book Festival 📚 newwritingnorth.com/event/picture-…

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · Sep 1

CBNN’s Bookshop of the Month for September is Truman Books based in Farsley, West Leeds. They run their own annual lit fest. Their chosen book of the month is We Are All Inventors! by Kate Pankhurst. Link in bio for full interview 📚 @trumanbooks.bsky.social @kateisdrawing.bsky.social

Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 28

🎉 New members announcement 🎉 We are delighted to welcome four new members to CBNN. Please join us in giving a warm welcome to: Lisa Allen, Corinne Lucas, Saira Shah, and Rik Worth! We are so excited to have you all on board 📚

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 25

In this week’s Guest Northern Highlight, we speak with Isabelle Kenyon of Fly on the Wall Press. Isabelle founded the Northern Publishers’ Fair in 2019 to help decentralise the publishing industry from London and to showcase northern talent. Link in bio for full interview 📚

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Children's Books North Network @cbnnetwork.bsky.social · Aug 21

Not long until the MA Degree show at University of Central Lancashire; a brilliant event showcasing the work of students from the MA Children’s Book Illustration course 📚

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