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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 6h

On Monday 20th October, I'm running an online session with the brilliant @joshuaseigal.bsky.social all about raising the profile of poetry in the primary classroom. It will start at 3:45pm and end at 5:00pm. More information here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/i-dont-lik...

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Sussex Wildlife Trust @sussexwildlife.bsky.social · 3d

We are excited to watch Hamza's Hidden Wild Isles on BBC One tonight. Hamza Yassin is travelling around the UK to uncover hidden wildlife spectacles. Hamza filmed some of the first episode amongst the Bluebells at Ebernoe Common Nature Reserve.

BBC One - Hamza's Hidden Wild Isles

Hamza Yassin reveals amazing wildlife hidden around the UK.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 3d

If you're looking for a perfect Halloween class book for Y5/6 that can be read in a week, you won't do better than The Last Day of October by Phil Hickes. Creepy and atmospheric, with a fantastic cliffhanger at the end of each chapter. @oriolvidal.bsky.social @barringtonstoke.bsky.social

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Greg Jenner @gregjenner.bsky.social · 3d

Useful advice on how to get rid of default AI searches on Google Chrome
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How to Remove AI From Your Google Chrome Experience - Opus

Follow these steps to resist the AI-pocalypse in your everyday web browsing.

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World Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 4d

Happy #BookshopDay! 🎉 Bookshops are brilliant places to get reading recommendations and give children choice in what they read.

Here are a few ways you can celebrate and support your local bookshop:

📚 Visit your local bookshop
📚 Attend a bookshop event
📚 Follow their social media
📚 Write a review

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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 4d

Happy Bookshop Day! There are over 200 independent children's bookshops on my map so do pay your local one a visit. It's regularly updated but please let me know of any more I could add. padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...

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Rob Biddulph @robbiddulph.bsky.social · 4d

✏️PENCILS AT THE READY, TEAM! In this brand new episode of #DrawWithRob we're drawing toy fox as featured in my book I FOLLOW THE FOX 🦊! So grab some paper and a pen/pencil and let's do this! Share your pictures using the #DrawWithRob hashtag. GOOD LUCK!

👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygw5gZ4BpgM

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 4d

Happy Bookshop Day! To celebrate I'll be in Book Nook Hove at 2pm talking, reading, signing and generally hanging out and celebrating my favourite type of shop. Come and join me. It’s free.

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 5d

With the IBC Excluded Voices report making for sober reading this week, let’s use #KidsBooksFriday to celebrate brilliant books from global majority writers.
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit

www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/excluded-voi...

Book cover for Spirit Warriors by Ashley Thorpe

Book cover for Nush and the Stolen Emerald by Jasbinder Bilan

Book cover for Nate Yu’s Blast from the Past by Maisie Chan

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Claire Linney Author @clairelinney.bsky.social · 4d

Today’s Black authored book is this gem. do love a Benjamin Dean book - (especially his YA) but he writes fantastic middle grade books. This adventure about demons who fall from the sky, an extra-ordinary friendship and a controlling authority is amazing.

The Boy Who Fell from the Sky by Benjamin Dean

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 4d

Let's make hope normal again.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 5d

“Britain is a nation of neighbours, not strangers — and it’s time we built a politics of hope that reflects that.”

Zack Polanski with a message of unity and hope having been out door knocking Handsworth today.

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Bloomsbury Education @bloomsburyed.bsky.social · May 19

WINNER of the #CrimeFest Best Crime Fiction Award for Children (8-12) is: Rosie Raja: Undercover Codebreaker!

Congratulations to author
@sufiyaahmed.bsky.social !🎉

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Fleur Hitchcock @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social · 5d

By total chance - Just read this excellent book by @sufiyaahmed.bsky.social #UnderFire so clear, so interesting #kidsBooksFriday #sharedhistory - review here with a link to buy: www.waterstones.com/book/under-f...

Under Fire by Sufiya Ahmed | Waterstones

Buy Under Fire by Sufiya Ahmed from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.

www.waterstones.com

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M. G. Leonard @mglnrd.bsky.social · 6d

It’s Bookshop Day on Saturday. To celebrate I’ll be popping in to my local, Booknookhove at 2pm to talk timetravel and trains. Come along and say Hi. It’s free. I’ll sign stuff and read stuff, it’ll be fun! 😃

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Ruth Parker @ruthparker.bsky.social · 6d

Stunning!

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Rob Biddulph @robbiddulph.bsky.social · 6d

OUT TODAY IN PAPERBACK! 'I Follow the Fox' is finally out in soft cover form. "Thrilling" said the Guardian. "A beautiful and emotive story" said the Telegraph. "His best book yet" said Rob's wife.
Get your copy now. 🦊
👉https://tinyurl.com/4r72h79v

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Michael Rosen @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social · 6d

We now have 195,000 children (via their schools) signed up for this:

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 9d

The Green Party for the last few days have gained 1000 new members every single day.

We've just reached 87,000 members!!!!

Let's make hope normal again.

Join.greenparty.org.uk

Charles Keener @charleskeener.bsky.social · 9d

Zack Polanski is the Mamdani of the UK - and he's Green!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxt4...

Let's Make Hope Normal Again - Green Party Political Broadcast

YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales

www.youtube.com

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Ruth Parker @ruthparker.bsky.social · 10d

Here’s my find from Bramber Brook’s yesterday.

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Mr Tom Slattery @slatterymr.bsky.social · 11d

Here is a roundup of my rhyming reviews over the summer. Some epic reads and completely memorable books! Check it out for some reading inspiration and bang average poetry. 🙈 tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/10/04/s...

Summer 2025 – Rhyming Review Roundup

One of my favourite parts of writing my blog is writing the rhyming reviews for each book. Now don’t get me wrong, there are times when the words (and the rhymes) just aren’t coming and I curse mys…

tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com

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Rashmi Sirdeshpande @rashmiwriting.bsky.social · 12d

Got the go-ahead for a cover reveal. Just doing some scheming with the lovely illustrator. Then almost all my book-related secrets will be out in the open. 🎉☀️

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Rob Biddulph @robbiddulph.bsky.social · 13d

🎃👻 Spooky news! I’ll be at Tring Book Fest this #HALLOWEEN performing a spine-tingling show full of stories, monsters and a live episode of Draw With Rob! Join me at 2:30pm – the perfect precursor to a night of trick-or-treating! Get your tickets via the link below… if you dare!
tinyurl.com/54vzh6h5

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 13d

#Competition Time. Win a signed copy of my new Picture book ‘My Friend Billy Whiskers’. All you have to do is Like, Repost and Follow me to be in with a chance. I’ll pick at random a winner on Monday 6th October. Good Luck all 🤞🦁👦🏻
#giveaway #picturebook

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Ruth Parker @ruthparker.bsky.social · 17d

We’re a C.E. school and it is considered one of the most important subjects.

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Ruth Parker @ruthparker.bsky.social · 17d

Some beautiful fungi beginning to appear in the woods. #fungi

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