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Mostly Book Talk @mostlybooktalk.bsky.social · 8d

📙 Episode 35: Dr Julie Blake on Poetry By Heart and Ross Montgomery’s Latest Books 🔗 Listen here: https://loom.ly/73Rh2H4

#ChildrensBooks #ChildrensPoetry #Teachers #Schools

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 26d

Gail Brodholt, contemporary UK printmaker #WomensArt #Saturday #ReframingWomenPrintmakers

Print of an underground train in a tunnel, front view, with curved walls and ceiling surrounding it, posters on the walls and a sign in the top foreground

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The Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth.bsky.social · 29d

As we all enjoy the last few rays of summer sunshine, we are in awe of our new board by Anna Millais.

Featuring late summer blooms and Mary Oliver poetry, Anna's board is the perfect way to mark the changing season. Come and see it, tucked just off Richmond high street!

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Dan Whitehead @danwhitehead.net · Sep 15

It kills me that there was a time when both the BBC and ITV would broadcast hours of original drama for children, every week, all year round, creating on-ramps for young actors, plus constant work for kid-oriented writers and directors, and that entire ecosystem has almost completely vanished.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · Aug 11

'Stoer Lighthouse' by UK textile artist Rachel Wright, machine embroidered on calico with various fabrics #womensart

Pictorial textile artwork with scene of a lighthouse on a cliff by the sea under a swirling sky

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · Aug 10

'Morning conversation', linocut by Olesya Dzhurayeva, contemporary Ukrainian printmaker #WomensArt

Print in black and white featuring a view looking slightly down on two cups and saucers with teaspoons on a surfsce

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@gavreads @gavreads.co.uk · Jul 6

These look brilliant. If you don’t follow Claire on TikTok do it now. Her video’s are always thoughtful and inspiring.

Claire Linney Author @clairelinney.bsky.social · Jul 6

In case you’ve missed some of the great middle grade books from diverse voices this year here’s a huge stack of my favourite ones!

Claire, a mixed race woman holds a huge stack of middle grade books.
Soni and the Life Drinkers
Artezans: The Whispering World
The Deadly Fates
Vivi Conway and the Lost Hero by
The Runaways
The Line They Drew Through Us by
People Like Stars
Deep Dark
The House at the Edge of the World
Wolf Siren
Vanya and the Wild Hunt
The Storm Singer

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Cath Howe @cathhowe.bsky.social · Jun 24

Thank you Em. I'd add the books of SE Durrant.

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Cath Howe @cathhowe.bsky.social · Jun 18

Love this book. Unique and haunting.

Simon Spanton @simonguy.bsky.social · Jun 18

"She remembered how the wind had blown cold fear all around her, and she felt again that the house was the only refuge she could find from something out here on the prairie which she did not understand."

With thanks to @suw.bsky.social for the recommendation.

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Mostly Book Talk @mostlybooktalk.bsky.social · Jun 1

A favour to ask anyone who listens to our podcast - we are applying for a ‘thing’ and need some quotes or reviews about why you listen. Either here or on wherever you listen to your podcasts. Thank you! (and do let us know if there is anyone or anything you would like us to cover) #kidlitUK

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Cath Howe @cathhowe.bsky.social · Jun 2

Delighted to talk puffins, early chapter books and all things writing with the lovely @mostlybooktalk.bsky.social
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Mostly Book Talk @mostlybooktalk.bsky.social · May 30

Join us talking with Cath Howe about the latest book in her Call the Puffins series, Tiny and the Cave Ghost, illustrated by Ella Okstad. @cathhowe.bsky.social @hachettechildrens.bsky.social @antswilkinson.bsky.social #readingforpleasure #kidlitUK #edusky

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Cath Howe @cathhowe.bsky.social · May 12

Huge congratulations @nosycrow.bsky.social
What a team. Being one of your authors is a special thing.

The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · May 12

The winner of Children's Publisher of the Year (sponsored by Publiship) is Nosy Crow✨

“The amount and range of work that goes on at Nosy Crow is incredible,” said the judges #Nibbies #BritishBookAwards

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Brian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · May 5

Salford street fun, 1951, by John Chillingworth, Picture Post photographer.

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Amy Lord @tenpennydreams.bsky.social · Apr 25

I'm leading some workshops as part of @newwritingnorth.bsky.social's Durham Writes programme.

Sessions coming up online (tomorrow), in Peterlee (29 April) and in Barnard Castle (18 May). If you're in the area and you'd like to do some story writing, sign up! ✍️

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Durham Writes - New Writing North

Durham Writes offers a new fiction writing course to County Durham residents of all abilities who are interested in developing...

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · Apr 22

'Hunkered Down' by Hester Cox, UK artist based in the Yorkshire Dales specialising in printmaking #WomensArt

Print in yellow and orange of a rabbit lying flat in a field of long grass facing left

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Step into Stories with Bewdley Festival @stepintostories.bsky.social · Apr 7

If you’re thinking of buying tickets for Step into Stories then please remember the online box office will close at 9pm on Friday 11th April.

Tickets will be available from our information point on the day but you will only be able to get our group booking discount if you book online in advance.

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Cath Howe @cathhowe.bsky.social · Apr 14

"another cracking chapter book"
Such a special review.

Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · Apr 14

The perfect chapter book read for #PuffinDay (or any day, really), my review of Call the Puffins: Tiny and the Cave Ghost by @cathhowe.bsky.social, illustrated by Ella Okstad. @hachettechildrens.bsky.social @antswilkinson.bsky.social #KidlitUK

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Call the Puffins: Tiny and the Cave Ghost (Call the Puffins 4) by Cath Howe, illustrated by Ella Okstad

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The Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social · Apr 2

Thank you to everyone who has signed our petition, 6,000+! Authors deserve to have a livelihood and compensation from their work, if you haven't signed do so now 👇

Sign the Petition

Protect authors’ livelihoods from the unlicensed use of their work in AI training

www.change.org

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The Society of Authors @societyofauthors.bsky.social · Apr 3

@pierstorday.bsky.social at today’s protest, on the importance of protecting copyright law in light of the Meta’s scraping of unlicensed works to train their AI systems. #MetaBookTheives #DoTheWriteThing

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Cath Howe @cathhowe.bsky.social · Mar 26

I'm really delighted to have this support for Call The Puffins book 4, Tiny and the Cave Ghost

Kate Heap - Scope for Imagination @kateheap.bsky.social · Mar 26

Call the Puffins is one of my favourite chapter book series for newly independent readers. Book 4, Tiny and the Cave Ghost, is available now!
by @cathhowe.bsky.social & #EllaOkstad
@hachettechildrens.bsky.social

#UKKidLit #KidLitUK

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Call the Puffins: Tiny and the Cave Ghost by Cath Howe & Ella Okstad

I adore the Call the Puffins series – perfectly-sized chapter books with charming characters and fun stories that champion teamwork. Set on the Island of Egg, they celebrate wildlife, safety …

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Veronica Price @vonprice.bsky.social · Mar 22

Yes, I was fascinated to hear Megan Daley raise this idea in her podcast. She’s a teacher-librarian who is well versed in reading research. Thank you for writing such an engaging series that sparks the joy of reading at a crucial age 😊

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Cath Howe @cathhowe.bsky.social · Mar 22

It's great to have such a positive response.

Cath Howe @cathhowe.bsky.social · Mar 22

Very interested by your comment about series fiction for this age group and the reassurance it offers for emerging readers. Thank you.

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Cath Howe @cathhowe.bsky.social · Mar 22

Delighted to have this lovely review.

Veronica Price @vonprice.bsky.social · Mar 22

Tiny and his puffin friends are back for their 4th adventure #TinyAndTheCaveGhost by @cathhowe.bsky.social & #EllaOkstad published by @hachettechildrens.bsky.social
Perfect for children aged 5/6+
#UkKidLit #KidLitUk

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Review: Call the Puffins! Tiny and the Cave Ghost written by Cath Howe, illustrated by Ella Okstad

Cover image Ella Okstad, published by Hachette Children’s Books, 13 March 2025, ISBN: 978-1804536407 Welcome back to the Island of Egg for the fourth adventure featuring young puffin Tiny and…

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Mostly Book Talk @mostlybooktalk.bsky.social · Mar 18

Episode 23 now available - an interview with Darrell Wakelam about his book Art Shaped. Lots of creative inspiration here!
@darrellwakelam.bsky.social
@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social #kidlitUK #edusky 🎨🖌️

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