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historianmemory.bsky.social @historianmemory.bsky.social · 3d

'I don’t think it’s ever a good idea to deny history. I think it’s always really important to face your own history honestly ...'

Toppling statues is an act of protest. It's about contesting a collective memory. NEVER about denying history.
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The British Museum director on toppling statues, the Parthenon marbles and hosting London’s new star-studded answer to the Met Gala

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Georgina Kiersten @ingloriousgigi.bsky.social · 4d

You should be concerned about the rate of authors leaving publishing. Especially from marginalized communities. This year I have seen so many authors just pack it up and go. And it's only getting worse.

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Kyra Nelson @kyramnelson.bsky.social · 4d

Publishing is a broken system, and most individuals can't fix a whole-ass system, but a thread of ways you can support marginalized authors.

Georgina Kiersten @ingloriousgigi.bsky.social · 4d

You should be concerned about the rate of authors leaving publishing. Especially from marginalized communities. This year I have seen so many authors just pack it up and go. And it's only getting worse.

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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 6d

One of the things about this study is that a lot of baby and toddler books are written in house, by editors. So the study reveals the whiteness of editorial in kidlit even if not explicitly. But, big picture, this trend is unacceptable. I remember so many promises www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...

‘Catastrophic decline’ in Black representation in children’s books

A report by charity Inclusive Books for Children found that of the 2,721 books surveyed, only 51 featured a Black main character, down by 21.5% since 2023

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · 7d

"There's a word for a writer who never gives up: published."
~ Joe Konrath

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Inclusive Books for Children @ibc-reads.bsky.social · 8d

✨ The Excluded Voices 2025 report is here!

We’ve updated last year’s findings on children’s books (ages 1–9) by British creators from marginalised communities — showing where progress is happening & where it’s still not.

https://ow.ly/G5Hq50X8fph

#IBCExcludedVoicesReport

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Darren Chetty @darrenchetty.bsky.social · 13d

In an open letter, Walker Books 'is concerned to see the latest developments in Weymouth, particularly given the extreme reality of book banning in the US. We must ask ourselves is this the beginning of something, and what comes next?'
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Walker attacks The Hate U Give ban

BookBrunch - The publishing trade's daily news magazine

www.bookbrunch.co.uk

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Rukiya Shanthi @rukiyashanthi.bsky.social · 16d

Exciting to see the posts on #kidlit reading from #kidsconf as I take a break from redrafting my upper MG novel 😊 ☕️ ✍️ 📖

The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 17d

People are now arriving at #KidsConf ⚡

Which talk are you most excited for? Let us know below 👇

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · 17d

"Mass appeal and literary quality are not mutually exclusive", says Belinda Rasmussen at #KidsConf.

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Rukiya Shanthi @rukiyashanthi.bsky.social · 21d

Downloading it right now! 🎧 📱 😃

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Rukiya Shanthi @rukiyashanthi.bsky.social · 21d

Fab news Mayo! Congrats 🙌🏽👏🏽

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Spread the Word @spread-the-word.bsky.social · 22d

The London Writers Awards is open for applications until Thursday 30 October at 5pm.

Find out more in audio and BSL video formats on our website: www.spreadtheword.org.uk/applications...

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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · Sep 16

Your 2026 UKLA Book Awards Longlists are here - the only national children’s book awards judged by teachers!

This year they feature books in translation, past winners, exciting debuts and a huge range of genres and themes.

Click here to see the full Longlists: ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...

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Matthew Dowd @matthewjdowd.bsky.social · Sep 15

“During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.”

George Orwell

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Joseph Nhan-O’Reilly @joseph-nhanoreilly.bsky.social · Sep 11

More than 500 children's authors, illustrators & educators have signed a statement on Palestine including @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social, @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social, Sir Michael Morpurgo, Chris Riddell OBE, Lauren Child CBE & @chrishaughton.bsky.social
Find out more 👉 statement-on-palestine.org

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Rukiya Shanthi @rukiyashanthi.bsky.social · Sep 14

Calling all #kidlit authors!

Over 600 authors, illustrators and educators have signed the statement.

MPs have tabled a motion that welcomes the statement. We hope that it may help strengthen the political will to end the conflict that.

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · Sep 12

We now have young Muslims who feel alienated, disconnected and angry. And they have no reason to feel that, because their European heritage is a wonderfully rich one, says Tharik Hussain ( @tharikhussain.bsky.social ) on his new book 👇

Tharik Hussain's new book examines the connection between European and Islamic history

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Rukiya Shanthi @rukiyashanthi.bsky.social · Sep 10

Apply apply apply!! Can't say enough about how transformational the #LondonWritersAwards has been for me. If you're at the stage where you need structured support and an inclusive writing community then this could be the place for you 😊

Spread the Word @spread-the-word.bsky.social · Sep 9

Are you an unagented and unpublished writer looking to develop your work, connect with agents and move towards publication? The #LondonWritersAwards 2026 could be the opportunity for you! Find out more www.spreadtheword.org.uk/projects/lon...

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · Sep 8

SAIL Fest (the South Asian Illustration and Literature Festival) is set to return for a second year 👇 #BookSky

SAIL Fest returns in collaboration with Tate Publishing

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LRB Bookshop @londonreviewbookshop.co.uk · Sep 9

@willdalrymple.bsky.social ‘s THE GOLDEN ROAD, a lively examination of the ways in which ancient Indian art, religion, science and literature shaped the world.

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Claire Linney Author @clairelinney.bsky.social · Sep 9

A gentle reminder that you can ask (as in pay) Black people to talk about Black British history any month of the year. Not just October…

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The Bookseller @thebookseller.com · Sep 1

ICYMI: The Women’s Prize Trust is set to partner with Hachette UK "to support writer development". The support on offer will include a mentoring scheme for aspiring non-fiction writers and the first ever Discoveries Day 👇 #BookSky

Women's Prize partners with Hachette UK 'to support writer development'

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Nuzhat Uthmani @nuthmani.bsky.social · Aug 20

Excellent conversation with @willdalrymple.bsky.social and Ash Sarkar...

#DecolonisetheCurriculum

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The Ancient History Our Schools Don't Teach | Ash Sarkar Meets William Dalrymple

YouTube video by Novara Media

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Rukiya Shanthi @rukiyashanthi.bsky.social · Aug 23

How am I writing a MG story set in ancient Sri Lanka, you ask? 🤔 ✍️ 📖 Not easily, but this #bookstack definitely helped 👇🏽

If you want to learn more about where the numbers and spices you use every day originally came from and how they got here, read these! 📚 🌏 ⛵️ 🌶️

#kidlit #history #indianocean

A bookstack of Indian Ocean History texts. Bottom to top:

1. The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World by William Dalrymple
2. Trade and Civilisation in the Indian Ocean: An Economic History from the Rise of Islam to 1750 by K.N.Chaudhuri
3. The Indian Ocean in World History by Edward.A. Alpers
4. The World of the Tamil Merchant: Pioneers of International Trade by Kanakalatha Mukund
5. The Ocean of Churn: How the Indian Ocean Shaped Human History by Sanjeev Sanyal

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Nadia Ali @nadiaawriter.bsky.social · Aug 21

Be sure not to discuss your hero’s state of mind. Make it clear from his actions. ~ Anton Chekhov

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