Kim Kinloch
@kimberleykinloch.bsky.social
Non-fiction editor/writer at Usborne 📚✍🏾 All I ever had were Redemption Songs.
This just fills me with dread. Not just for my family, but all those on the island. Stay safe, everyone 🇯🇲
Breaking News: Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica with 185 mph winds, making it one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record.
Live Updates: Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall in Jamaica With Violent Winds and Rain
The Category 5 storm’s slow pace could have devastating effects. Jamaican officials said many residents had refused to evacuate, and one minister warned, “This is not the time to be brave.”
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October 28, 2025 at 5:18 PM
This just fills me with dread. Not just for my family, but all those on the island. Stay safe, everyone 🇯🇲
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth ! Black history isn’t just a part of the past, it’s living all around us - in the music we listen to, the streets we walk and the stories we tell. Black History is everywhere. 💛💚❤️
October 2, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Happy #BlackHistoryMonth ! Black history isn’t just a part of the past, it’s living all around us - in the music we listen to, the streets we walk and the stories we tell. Black History is everywhere. 💛💚❤️
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I have a book out in two weeks. So....one repost of this and I'll drop one fact/spoiler/detail about the book. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social www.walker.co.uk/978152951581...
Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos - Walker Books
PRE-ORDER NOW! THE BRAND-NEW HILARIOUS DOODLE-PACKED DIARY IN THE BESTSELLING LOKI SERIES.‘Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid fans need look no further than this laug...
www.walker.co.uk
August 29, 2025 at 7:33 AM
I have a book out in two weeks. So....one repost of this and I'll drop one fact/spoiler/detail about the book. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social www.walker.co.uk/978152951581...
Booklovers! sorry for the shameless begging but my book - Me and My Hair - has been nominated for the Readers’ Choice Award by The Diverse Book Awards. If you have a moment, please vote:
bit.ly/DBAReadersCh...
Voting for this closes on 1st September - sorry for short notice!! 😬
Thank you 😍
bit.ly/DBAReadersCh...
Voting for this closes on 1st September - sorry for short notice!! 😬
Thank you 😍
The Diverse Book Awards Readers' Choice Voting Page 2025
This is your chance to have a say in who wins The DBAs Readers' Choice Award in each of the four categories - vote for your winners before 1st September 2025. The authors and books below are the offic...
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August 29, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Booklovers! sorry for the shameless begging but my book - Me and My Hair - has been nominated for the Readers’ Choice Award by The Diverse Book Awards. If you have a moment, please vote:
bit.ly/DBAReadersCh...
Voting for this closes on 1st September - sorry for short notice!! 😬
Thank you 😍
bit.ly/DBAReadersCh...
Voting for this closes on 1st September - sorry for short notice!! 😬
Thank you 😍
Thrilled to have been nominated for Best Picture Book by The Diverse Book Awards.
Diversity Matters. Representation Matters.
Thank you, DBA.
Diversity Matters. Representation Matters.
Thank you, DBA.
August 1, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Thrilled to have been nominated for Best Picture Book by The Diverse Book Awards.
Diversity Matters. Representation Matters.
Thank you, DBA.
Diversity Matters. Representation Matters.
Thank you, DBA.
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Each Peach Pear Plum... Peepo!... Heard it in the Playground... Burglar Bill... what an incredible legacy.
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July 31, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Each Peach Pear Plum... Peepo!... Heard it in the Playground... Burglar Bill... what an incredible legacy.
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
Sports Day mode: activated
June 26, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Sports Day mode: activated
I’m so excited to share that I’ve been shortlisted for the #InformationBookAward! 🎉
It’s wonderful to be recognised alongside such brilliant authors. Huge thanks to @sla.org.uk and congrats to everyone on the list!
It’s wonderful to be recognised alongside such brilliant authors. Huge thanks to @sla.org.uk and congrats to everyone on the list!
🎉 The #InformationBookAward shortlist is here! Discover 12 brilliant books that represent just how engaging #informationbooks can be for children of all ages: bit.ly/3SQtMIu 📚 With thanks to our sponsors @peters-books.bsky.social, @hachettechildrens.bsky.social & @alcs.co.uk. #uksla #booksky #edusky
June 17, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I’m so excited to share that I’ve been shortlisted for the #InformationBookAward! 🎉
It’s wonderful to be recognised alongside such brilliant authors. Huge thanks to @sla.org.uk and congrats to everyone on the list!
It’s wonderful to be recognised alongside such brilliant authors. Huge thanks to @sla.org.uk and congrats to everyone on the list!
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Fitting for today’s cat fight.
June 6, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Fitting for today’s cat fight.
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Exciting news: our main Pupil Competition is now open! We're looking for your most inspired and creative response to one of our shortlisted books, in any format you like. Deadline: 2 June 2025. Full details on our website:
www.sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/pupi...
www.sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/pupi...
April 4, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Exciting news: our main Pupil Competition is now open! We're looking for your most inspired and creative response to one of our shortlisted books, in any format you like. Deadline: 2 June 2025. Full details on our website:
www.sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/pupi...
www.sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/pupi...
Not a fan of seeing myself on camera but this award is voted for children. So here’s me talking a bit about me, and a bit about my hair. 💜
In our author spotlight today, @kimberleykinloch.bsky.social tells about writing a book she would've wanted to read as a child, and about how important representation is.
Me and My Hair - Kimberley Kinloch - Shortlist Spotlight - Non-Fiction youtu.be/SRLm0vH6QZM?... via @YouTube
Me and My Hair - Kimberley Kinloch - Shortlist Spotlight - Non-Fiction youtu.be/SRLm0vH6QZM?... via @YouTube
Me and My Hair - Kimberley Kinloch - Shortlist Spotlight - Non-Fiction
YouTube video by Spark! School Book Awards
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March 27, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Not a fan of seeing myself on camera but this award is voted for children. So here’s me talking a bit about me, and a bit about my hair. 💜
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It's a new week, which means I have a book out THIS WEEK! It's full of puzzles, quizzes, doodles, games and a brand new short story about...well, that would be telling. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social uk.bookshop.org/p/books/loki...
March 17, 2025 at 7:51 AM
It's a new week, which means I have a book out THIS WEEK! It's full of puzzles, quizzes, doodles, games and a brand new short story about...well, that would be telling. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social uk.bookshop.org/p/books/loki...
Five classes of fully-costumed and fully-inquisitive children. Lots of improvising and keeping up with the kids but what a great World Book Day. Best questions/answers: “Can I call you Kim Kardashian?”
“My hair makes me feel posh actually” 😂
Thanks #ReadingforSmiles
“My hair makes me feel posh actually” 😂
Thanks #ReadingforSmiles
March 6, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Five classes of fully-costumed and fully-inquisitive children. Lots of improvising and keeping up with the kids but what a great World Book Day. Best questions/answers: “Can I call you Kim Kardashian?”
“My hair makes me feel posh actually” 😂
Thanks #ReadingforSmiles
“My hair makes me feel posh actually” 😂
Thanks #ReadingforSmiles
On my way to the #ReadingforSmiles 😊 World Book Day event in Birmingham. Looking forward to reading, writing and chatting with some (hopefully) excited children! Wish me luck X 📕 💜
March 6, 2025 at 7:17 AM
On my way to the #ReadingforSmiles 😊 World Book Day event in Birmingham. Looking forward to reading, writing and chatting with some (hopefully) excited children! Wish me luck X 📕 💜
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The latest Read for Empathy collection has been launched. As always, it's full of absolutely superb books, including graphic novels, poetry, picturebooks and non-fiction. The work @empathylabuk.bsky.social are doing is incredibly important. More information here: www.empathylab.uk/rfe
February 13, 2025 at 8:12 AM
The latest Read for Empathy collection has been launched. As always, it's full of absolutely superb books, including graphic novels, poetry, picturebooks and non-fiction. The work @empathylabuk.bsky.social are doing is incredibly important. More information here: www.empathylab.uk/rfe
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The 2025 #ReadforEmpathy collection is here!
💫 A new list of 70 books for 3-16 year olds, selected by experts to help understand and build empathy. Use the gorgeous new guides in your setting! 📚
Which is your favourite on the list?
www.empathylab.uk/RFE
💫 A new list of 70 books for 3-16 year olds, selected by experts to help understand and build empathy. Use the gorgeous new guides in your setting! 📚
Which is your favourite on the list?
www.empathylab.uk/RFE
February 13, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The 2025 #ReadforEmpathy collection is here!
💫 A new list of 70 books for 3-16 year olds, selected by experts to help understand and build empathy. Use the gorgeous new guides in your setting! 📚
Which is your favourite on the list?
www.empathylab.uk/RFE
💫 A new list of 70 books for 3-16 year olds, selected by experts to help understand and build empathy. Use the gorgeous new guides in your setting! 📚
Which is your favourite on the list?
www.empathylab.uk/RFE
Books that promote empathy shape more caring and thoughtful minds.
I'm very proud to share that 'Me and my Hair' has been included in the #ReadForEmpathy 2025 collection by
@empathylabuk.bsky.social
See the full book selection here: empathylab.uk/RFE
I'm very proud to share that 'Me and my Hair' has been included in the #ReadForEmpathy 2025 collection by
@empathylabuk.bsky.social
See the full book selection here: empathylab.uk/RFE
February 14, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Books that promote empathy shape more caring and thoughtful minds.
I'm very proud to share that 'Me and my Hair' has been included in the #ReadForEmpathy 2025 collection by
@empathylabuk.bsky.social
See the full book selection here: empathylab.uk/RFE
I'm very proud to share that 'Me and my Hair' has been included in the #ReadForEmpathy 2025 collection by
@empathylabuk.bsky.social
See the full book selection here: empathylab.uk/RFE
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Dressing up can be a fun way to celebrate World Book Day.
But don't forget, dressing up is not the main purpose. Not every child enjoys it, nor do people always have the time and/or money.
Don't forget, many book characters feature children in everyday clothing!
But don't forget, dressing up is not the main purpose. Not every child enjoys it, nor do people always have the time and/or money.
Don't forget, many book characters feature children in everyday clothing!
February 12, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Dressing up can be a fun way to celebrate World Book Day.
But don't forget, dressing up is not the main purpose. Not every child enjoys it, nor do people always have the time and/or money.
Don't forget, many book characters feature children in everyday clothing!
But don't forget, dressing up is not the main purpose. Not every child enjoys it, nor do people always have the time and/or money.
Don't forget, many book characters feature children in everyday clothing!
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Hi Kim! Your book has had a huge impact on some of the children in my class. They’ve loved comparing their hairstyles and teaching others about their care routines.
February 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Hi Kim! Your book has had a huge impact on some of the children in my class. They’ve loved comparing their hairstyles and teaching others about their care routines.
So excited to be shortlisted for the #Spark2025Shortlist, voted for by the ones who matter most… children!
Thank you, @sparkbookaward.bsky.social 💁🏽♀️
Thank you, @sparkbookaward.bsky.social 💁🏽♀️
Congratulations to all of our shortlisted non-fiction authors! #Spark2025Shortlist
February 7, 2025 at 6:32 PM
So excited to be shortlisted for the #Spark2025Shortlist, voted for by the ones who matter most… children!
Thank you, @sparkbookaward.bsky.social 💁🏽♀️
Thank you, @sparkbookaward.bsky.social 💁🏽♀️
Hi there 👋🏾 I’m Kim. My debut book ‘Me and my Hair’ published last summer. I’m lucky enough to have written a range of non-fiction books. I’ve just made the leap to Bluesky and am looking forward to meeting other leaping authors! #booksky #authorsky 💜
February 4, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Hi there 👋🏾 I’m Kim. My debut book ‘Me and my Hair’ published last summer. I’m lucky enough to have written a range of non-fiction books. I’ve just made the leap to Bluesky and am looking forward to meeting other leaping authors! #booksky #authorsky 💜