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Gita Ralleigh @gitaralleigh.bsky.social · 1m

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Conrad Hackett @conradhackett.bsky.social · 15d

What's your favorite Bluesky account that primarily posts about something other than current events/politics?

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Silver Press @silver-press.bsky.social · 13h

The Word for World: an exhibition presenting the maps of Ursula K. Le Guin is now open at the AA Gallery! It's free and on until 6 Dec. Here are some photos from opening evening 🌀 www.aaschool.ac.uk/publicprogra...

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 19h

An important read. Hoping other publishers in the UK will stand up and be counted alongside Walker.

Walker Books @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social · 20h

An Open Letter to the Book Trade, Educators and Reading Community from Walker Books: In defence of stories that challenge, inspire and transform

Read the full open letter: www.walker.co.uk/an-open-lett...

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Gita Ralleigh @gitaralleigh.bsky.social · 1d

It was such a pleasure and privilege to speak to the Student BMJ team (including two of my ex students!) about creative writing and its role in medicine! And we had some great recommendations!
#academicsky #MedSky #writingforwellbeing
Listen here:
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Gita Ralleigh @gitaralleigh.bsky.social · 1d

Current WIP: Chanel no. 5, roses, incense & the Underworld. 💀🥀🧞‍♂️

L. D. Lewis, Peach Jolly Rancher 🍬 @ldlewiswrites.blacksky.app · 1d

What would *your* book smell like if you engaged in a mega weirdo scented pages promotional campaign?

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 21h

A book compiling questions submitted to a local library in Hokkaido and answers written by its staff on a bulletin board has become a nationwide hit, with it already being reprinted twice since its March release.

Book offering life tips from Hokkaido library's bulletin board becomes nationwide hit

The library's director said a question box was set up in 2023 to expose teens to diverse ways of thinking 'in today’s social media-centric world.'

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Books for Keeps, the online children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social · 1d

Not long until @ibbyuk.bsky.social conference 8 November, even less time to apply for a FREE place via our special offer. Find out more, and enter by Friday 17 October🤞#KidLitUK

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Graphic advertising the Ibby UK Conference 2025 title Whose History? Challenging historical narratives through writing for children and young people.

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Gita Ralleigh @gitaralleigh.bsky.social · 1d

Current WIP: Chanel no. 5, roses, incense & the Underworld. 💀🥀🧞‍♂️

L. D. Lewis, Peach Jolly Rancher 🍬 @ldlewiswrites.blacksky.app · 1d

What would *your* book smell like if you engaged in a mega weirdo scented pages promotional campaign?

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Gita Ralleigh @gitaralleigh.bsky.social · 1d

June 2026!!

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Gita Ralleigh @gitaralleigh.bsky.social · 1d

Absolutely - performative conservative cosplay 🙄

Gita Ralleigh @gitaralleigh.bsky.social · 1d

I don’t have A-level English. But I do have a medical degree, membership of two Royal Colleges, two masters degrees, a lecturer position at a top university and four published books (fifth coming next year…)

The Independent @the-independent.com · 1d

Migrants will need A-level standard English to work in UK

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Gita Ralleigh @gitaralleigh.bsky.social · 1d

It really is!!

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Tiny Owl Workshop @tinyowlworkshop.bsky.social · 1d

‘… it isn’t really funding or institutional backing that decides a magazine’s fate, but the determination (and health, and age) of the flesh-and-blood people behind it. If they have the energy and desire to keep on, the magazine will continue.’

Great read. Thanks @gitaralleigh.bsky.social

The London Magazine @thelondonmagazine.bsky.social · 13d

'There’s big trouble in the world of little magazines.' — Tristram Fane Saunders

Tristram Fane Saunders on what makes 'little magazines' so fragile, why they matter and why they so often vanish without any fanfare.

Read here: thelondonmagazine.org/article/essa...

Essay | Why Magazines Fail by Tristram Fane Saunders - The London Magazine

Drawing on recent literary magazine closures, Tristram Fane Saunders asks what makes 'little magazines' so fragile, why they matter and why they so often vanish.

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Gita Ralleigh @gitaralleigh.bsky.social · 1d

🤩🤩🤩 #kidlituk #ukkidlit
I've been lucky enough to read a proof of this and it is a brilliant retelling of Jason and the Argonauts with the most excellent jokes!

Clare Pollard @poetclare.bsky.social · 2d

COVER REVEAL for The Othernauts!!! Thankyou to illustrator Macha Yao for bringing Phoebe, Perry, Cora and the Argo to life! Can’t wait to take you on this adventure 🌊🏛️🏺🐍♟️⚡️🔮⚓️🐉 @bonnierbooks.bsky.social

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Gita Ralleigh @gitaralleigh.bsky.social · 1d

Literary magazines and journals, along with small presses, are hugely important as incubators for new talent, so I want to add a plug here for one of my favourite small (print!) litmags @tamarindlit.co.uk

The London Magazine @thelondonmagazine.bsky.social · 13d

'There’s big trouble in the world of little magazines.' — Tristram Fane Saunders

Tristram Fane Saunders on what makes 'little magazines' so fragile, why they matter and why they so often vanish without any fanfare.

Read here: thelondonmagazine.org/article/essa...

Essay | Why Magazines Fail by Tristram Fane Saunders - The London Magazine

Drawing on recent literary magazine closures, Tristram Fane Saunders asks what makes 'little magazines' so fragile, why they matter and why they so often vanish.

thelondonmagazine.org

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Gita Ralleigh @gitaralleigh.bsky.social · 1d

It's a great piece!

Gita Ralleigh @gitaralleigh.bsky.social · 1d

#kidlituk #ukkidlit

The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 2d

During #BannedBooksWeek, author Tasneem Abdur-Rashid shared a heartfelt opinion piece, exploring how #schoollibraries can offer a vital solution to increasing polarisation and prejudice. This is a must-read blog for everyone working in schools: bit.ly/4n5EHL9 @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social #EduSkyUK

Raising Critical Thinkers through the School Library

Many schools and headteachers are dealing with increasing incidents of racism. How can school libraries contribute to a solution?

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Gita Ralleigh @gitaralleigh.bsky.social · 1d

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Gita Ralleigh @gitaralleigh.bsky.social · 1d

It was such a pleasure and privilege to speak to the Student BMJ team (including two of my ex students!) about creative writing and its role in medicine! And we had some great recommendations!
#academicsky #MedSky #writingforwellbeing
Listen here:
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...