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Jacqui Sydney 📚

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Ex KS2 teacher, children’s book blogger and lover of undunked biscuits and Lego. Currently reading all the books. Autistic. She/her. Blog: https://worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · Jan 2

My bookish New Year’s Resolution for 2025 is to read or reread at least one book that I already owned on January 1st each month this year. I’m kicking off with this one from one of my favourite authors which has been waiting patiently on the shelf forever.

Copy of Mo, Lottie and the Junkers by Jennifer Killick, held in front of a Christmas tree. The book’s cover shows a white boy with ginger hair opening a box, with a girl with light brown skin and plaited brown hair just behind him. On the left is a cross-looking man leaning out of the serving window of an ice cream van and on the right, a frowning woman leaning out of a first floor house window.

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Mehsi-Hime @mehsi.bsky.social · 18h

On my blog I am sharing my #Netgalley / #Edelweiss TBR! They aren't that big, but I got some fab books on there~ Come pop by my blog to check them out.

#BookBloggers #Blogging #Books #Reading #TBR #BookSky📚💙

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Banner for Netgalley/Edelweiss TBR Updates on Twirling Book Princess with on the banner a cute bookshelf with books and plants and on the right the title for the post in yellow font

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 39m

Please update us again later x

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 39m

Looks and sounds fab! x

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 1h

"Black History is all our history. It’s an integral part of the wonderful, fascinating, outrageous, incredible history of this country." Thank you @catwrote.bsky.social for this fantastic blog on the importance of teaching Black History. #BlackHistoryMonth
Full blog: bit.ly/3W4Vkvd

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Danni📚 @forbookssake.bsky.social · 1h

✨NEW REVIEW✨

Today I am sharing my #review for #TheWomanWhoWentOverNiagaraFallsInABarrel by @carolinecauchi.bsky.social!📚💙

Head over to my blog to see what I thought ⬇️
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Review: The Woman Who Went Over Niagara Falls In A Barrel by Caroline Cauchi

Hey everyone!Today, and I am excited to be sharing my review of The Woman Who Went Over Niagara Falls In A Barrel by Caroline Cauchi with you all. Title: The Woman Who Went Over Niag…

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Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · 4h

My new picture book STICKY MILDRED is on its way, illustrated by the awesome @rikinparekh.bsky.social! And this week, you can pre-order and get 25% off from Waterstones with code OCTOBER25 👉

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#WPreorder @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #KidLitUk #StickyMildred

A poster advertising "25% off 2026 New Titles" pre-ordered with code OCTOBER25.

Poster shows the cover of a picture book STICKY MILDRED by Alastair Chisholm, illustrated by Rikin Parekh.

Poster then reads "14-17 October. Online only. Selected lines only. T&Cs available on Waterstones.com"

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 45m

Sticky Mildred must win book title of the year - absolutely brilliant! x

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Danni📚 @forbookssake.bsky.social · 1h

✨BBNYA SEMI-FINALIST SPOTLIGHT✨

Today is the #spotlight blitz day for @bbnya.bsky.social #BBNYA2025 semi-finalist, #Vessel by @authorsamanthajo.bsky.social!📚💙
@thewritereads.bsky.social

Head over to my blog to learn a little about the book ⬇️
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BBNYA 2025 Semi-Finalist Blog Tour Spotlight: Vessel by Samantha Jo

Hey everyone!Today is the spotlight blitz day for Vessel by Samantha Jo, as part of the BBNYA 2025 semi-finalist spotlight tours. Title: VesselSeries: Bonded Earth (book #1)Author: Samantha JoPubli…

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Big Bearded Spookteller @bigbeardybooks.bsky.social · 6h

Let's hear from the illustrator/artists, tell us a little bit about yourself, what projects you've on the go, what you've drawn, any events in the near future, or just drop your bio and links and follow and support each other

#IllustratorTuesday #BookSky 📚💙 #Artists #Illustrator

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The cover of "The Bewitching of Aveline Jones" by Phil Hickes, this was illustrated by Keith Robinson and shows a young girl with short black hair and wearing glasses in a circle of standing stones at night with crows above her and she is reading from a book that is glowing

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Mehsi-Hime @mehsi.bsky.social · 16h

👻A very terrifying new Monday's First Sentence is up at my blog! Today a book I kinda want to read, hello to The Lamb by Lucy Rose! This one made me shiver!😱

#BookBloggers #Blogging #Horror #Halloween #Spooktober #BookSky📚💙

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Pink Promo banner for Twirling Book Princess Monday's First Sentence featuring the cover for The Lamb by Lucy Rose with a slice of meat on a bed of leaves/flowers

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 15h

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Dying to know how long it’ll take x

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Ligus @greyauk.bsky.social · 17h

Call out for scientists! 👇🚨

We are still looking for scientists who would like to work on a deep sea art project.

A view artists are still looking for a teammate to create gorgous art and to celebrate the deep sea.

🦑 🐟 🐡 🐙 🦀 #SundayFishSketch

Deep-Sea Biology Society Arts @dsbsoc-arts.bsky.social · Jun 25

🎨🔬 CALLING ALL ARTISTS & DEEP-SEA SCIENTISTS!

💡 Open to ALL artists & scientists
 🗓 Deadline: August 31
 📍 Apply via the short form in our bio / link below!

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Are you inspired by the mysteries of the deep? We're launching a new initiative ArtSea Matchmaking that pairs artists and scientists for creative collaborations rooted in deep-sea science.
Together, you'll co-create compelling work that bridges disciplines and reaches wider audiences through exhibitions and outreach.

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 15h

This sounds fab, Veronica x

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Veronica Price @vonprice.bsky.social · 15h

#AliensMadeMeDoIt written by #DavidMacphail & illustrated by #RoryWalker is a funny and heartwarming story ideal for lower KS2 children. Thanks for my copy @everywithwords.bsky.social
#UkKidLit
Here’s my review 👇

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#MGReview: Aliens Made Me Do It! by David Macphail & Rory Walker

Cover art by Rory Walker, published by Everything With Words, 25 September 2025, ISBN: 978-1911427469 Unidentified extra-terrestrial objects are falling from the sky in the small town of Bilgeley! …

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 15h

Oops! 😂 x

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 17h

Finished page 37 of the XP tasks and made it to Level 48 today. Quite happy with that and looking forward to my days not revolving around trying to complete the various tasks 😊 #PokemonGo

Screenshot from the game showing the number 48 below the words Level up!

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

Thanks for the recommendation -I enjoyed Ghostlight.

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Good Night To Read @gntread24.bsky.social · 20h

Will have to check that out. Here’s another fantastic cat 🐈 adventure

Cats fleeing orange flames 🔥 across roof tops of London

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

I’ve not read that but I loved Umbrella Mouse x

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Emma Finlayson-Palmer @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social · 20h

Thank you so much for such a wonderful and kind review, I really appreciate it. So pleased you've enjoyed Grimogen's story, and fingers crossed for more to come 🤞🦇🐈‍⬛📚🎉 xxx

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 20h

My pleasure, Emma. It’s a delightful read and one that I know younger readers will love x

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 20h

My Life as a Cat by Carlie Sorosiak, off the top of my head. It’s a few years since I read it but it’s absolutely gorgeous x

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My Life as a Cat by Carlie Sorosiak

Cover artwork by Ben Mantle As a teacher, I try not to compare children who are related to one another but treat them as individuals; likewise, as a reader, I try not to compare book ‘sibling…

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Good Night To Read @gntread24.bsky.social · 22h

Sharing some of my favourite animal adventures @charlienutbrown.bsky.social @kieranlarwood.bsky.social What are yours?
#UKKidLit #BookBloggers @jacquisydney.bsky.social @bookcraic.bsky.social @slatterymr.bsky.social @hookablebooks.bsky.social @stpaulslibraryni.bsky.social #Librarians

Orange & black with animal silhouettes integrated into shape of feather 🪶

Frozen blue & white snowscape with 3 young rabbits 🐇 , one of whom is missing an ear.

Orange & blue feathers surrounding parrot 🦜 sitting on T of title in centre.

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 21h

A delightful chapter book, perfect for Spooky Season for younger readers, Grimogen Darkstar Bat-Cat-Tastrophe by @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social is out now from @tinytreebooks.bsky.social 🦇

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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Grimogen Darkstar: Bat-Cat-Tastrophe by Emma Finlayson-Palmer

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