SF Said
@whatsfsaid.bsky.social
Author of the Varjak Paw books, Phoenix and TYGER! I also write about children's books & all things connected - libraries, literacy & reading for pleasure.
http://www.sfsaid.com/
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I believe this is a golden age of children's literature. There are books being published today that will shape the minds of generations; life-changing books whose readers will change the world. There really is a book for EVERYONE now - if we can just help every reader find those books!
December 3, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I believe this is a golden age of children's literature. There are books being published today that will shape the minds of generations; life-changing books whose readers will change the world. There really is a book for EVERYONE now - if we can just help every reader find those books!
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Libraries are doing more than ever. This #GivingTuesday, your gift strengthens the work that makes moments like this possible.
Support ALA and help build stronger libraries and stronger communities. Give today: bit.ly/ForOurLibraries
Support ALA and help build stronger libraries and stronger communities. Give today: bit.ly/ForOurLibraries
December 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Libraries are doing more than ever. This #GivingTuesday, your gift strengthens the work that makes moments like this possible.
Support ALA and help build stronger libraries and stronger communities. Give today: bit.ly/ForOurLibraries
Support ALA and help build stronger libraries and stronger communities. Give today: bit.ly/ForOurLibraries
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Recent months have seen a flurry of government attention on education, reading for pleasure and #schoollibraries. We’ve gathered everything you need to know about recent campaigns, policy changes and enquiries into one place and will update this page as things change: bit.ly/48NpgTM #EduSkyUK
School Libraries in the spotlight: A round-up of recent news
We’ve gathered everything you need to know about recent campaigns, policy changes and enquiries.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Recent months have seen a flurry of government attention on education, reading for pleasure and #schoollibraries. We’ve gathered everything you need to know about recent campaigns, policy changes and enquiries into one place and will update this page as things change: bit.ly/48NpgTM #EduSkyUK
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I've seen lots of posters asking where to find #ScienceFiction and #Fantasy writers, so I threw together this starter pack of UK genre folk. As I said, it was hurriedly assembled, so probably many glaring omissions, but perhaps a place to start:
go.bsky.app/E54FrTn
go.bsky.app/E54FrTn
December 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
I've seen lots of posters asking where to find #ScienceFiction and #Fantasy writers, so I threw together this starter pack of UK genre folk. As I said, it was hurriedly assembled, so probably many glaring omissions, but perhaps a place to start:
go.bsky.app/E54FrTn
go.bsky.app/E54FrTn
I believe this is a golden age of children's literature. There are books being published today that will shape the minds of generations; life-changing books whose readers will change the world. There really is a book for EVERYONE now - if we can just help every reader find those books!
December 3, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I believe this is a golden age of children's literature. There are books being published today that will shape the minds of generations; life-changing books whose readers will change the world. There really is a book for EVERYONE now - if we can just help every reader find those books!
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Another great children's book gift suggestion for anyone looking - this time 'Tyger' by @whatsfsaid.bsky.social & Dave McKean.
I won't shut up about how great this books is - I've bought copies for adults too. It's about Empire, Art and the theft of common land 😍
Another great children's book gift suggestion for anyone looking - this time 'Tyger' by @whatsfsaid.bsky.social & Dave McKean.
I won't shut up about how great this books is - I've bought copies for adults too. It's about Empire, Art and the theft of common land 😍
December 2, 2025 at 7:47 AM
inquisitivenewt.com/2025/05/26/t...
Another great children's book gift suggestion for anyone looking - this time 'Tyger' by @whatsfsaid.bsky.social & Dave McKean.
I won't shut up about how great this books is - I've bought copies for adults too. It's about Empire, Art and the theft of common land 😍
Another great children's book gift suggestion for anyone looking - this time 'Tyger' by @whatsfsaid.bsky.social & Dave McKean.
I won't shut up about how great this books is - I've bought copies for adults too. It's about Empire, Art and the theft of common land 😍
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When there’s an article about reading, the author often focuses on the C20th as if they too don’t understand the link between not reading and not feeling represented. Thankfully, @tygertale.bsky.social put this list together
Tell me what you agree/disagree with
tygertale.com/2025/11/28/t...
Tell me what you agree/disagree with
tygertale.com/2025/11/28/t...
The 100 Best Children’s Books of the 21st Century
In September the Guardian published the 100 books of the 21st Century. It contained only five children’s books, two of which were published in the year 2000 – wrong century – and featur…
tygertale.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:21 AM
When there’s an article about reading, the author often focuses on the C20th as if they too don’t understand the link between not reading and not feeling represented. Thankfully, @tygertale.bsky.social put this list together
Tell me what you agree/disagree with
tygertale.com/2025/11/28/t...
Tell me what you agree/disagree with
tygertale.com/2025/11/28/t...
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Our friends at Letterbox Library have put together a book pack for primary school teachers, inspired by our Reflecting Realities research.
Get a book pack for your classroom here: https://www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page/reflecting-realities-book-pack-key-stage-1-2
Get a book pack for your classroom here: https://www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page/reflecting-realities-book-pack-key-stage-1-2
November 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Our friends at Letterbox Library have put together a book pack for primary school teachers, inspired by our Reflecting Realities research.
Get a book pack for your classroom here: https://www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page/reflecting-realities-book-pack-key-stage-1-2
Get a book pack for your classroom here: https://www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page/reflecting-realities-book-pack-key-stage-1-2
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📢 Amazing news alert!
Our brilliant #WriterInResidence Matt Goodfellow has launched his poetry competition for children - and his favourite entries will win a signed bundle of his books!
Get more info on how to enter here 👇
https://bit.ly/3Khwki9
Our brilliant #WriterInResidence Matt Goodfellow has launched his poetry competition for children - and his favourite entries will win a signed bundle of his books!
Get more info on how to enter here 👇
https://bit.ly/3Khwki9
December 3, 2025 at 8:19 AM
📢 Amazing news alert!
Our brilliant #WriterInResidence Matt Goodfellow has launched his poetry competition for children - and his favourite entries will win a signed bundle of his books!
Get more info on how to enter here 👇
https://bit.ly/3Khwki9
Our brilliant #WriterInResidence Matt Goodfellow has launched his poetry competition for children - and his favourite entries will win a signed bundle of his books!
Get more info on how to enter here 👇
https://bit.ly/3Khwki9
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'This production makes the most of a novel that revelled in the business of performance. It celebrates its own art & artifice, & [...] invites the audience to revel in it too.'
Ballet Shoes back at @nationaltheatre.org.uk BfK review by @nicolettejones.bsky.social booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/ball...
Ballet Shoes back at @nationaltheatre.org.uk BfK review by @nicolettejones.bsky.social booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/ball...
December 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
'This production makes the most of a novel that revelled in the business of performance. It celebrates its own art & artifice, & [...] invites the audience to revel in it too.'
Ballet Shoes back at @nationaltheatre.org.uk BfK review by @nicolettejones.bsky.social booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/ball...
Ballet Shoes back at @nationaltheatre.org.uk BfK review by @nicolettejones.bsky.social booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/ball...
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What did you say?
November 29, 2025 at 6:55 AM
What did you say?
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Join us for a festival signing session on Satuday in Crystal Palace! Preorders now closed but you can buy Lokis on the day too!
After the sudden death of Jonathan Main at @booksellercrow.bsky.social, some local authors decided to organise a Christmas signing to help the bookshop make some much-needed ££. If you'd like to help, come on down! And preorder books! booksellercrow.co.uk/shop-tag/lou... I'm on at 2pm!
December 3, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Join us for a festival signing session on Satuday in Crystal Palace! Preorders now closed but you can buy Lokis on the day too!
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Book hive mind. I've got a mentee and we're going to talk about getting an agent and working with an agent. However, I got my agent in 2018; things have changed (Twitter was very good and I didn't have to join a platform to get in touch with agents). What are the best ways to research agents now?
December 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Book hive mind. I've got a mentee and we're going to talk about getting an agent and working with an agent. However, I got my agent in 2018; things have changed (Twitter was very good and I didn't have to join a platform to get in touch with agents). What are the best ways to research agents now?
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Newham Libraries (my locals) are a lifeline for our community. But the Council is considering slashing the budget by 50%.This could mean closures, staff cuts, and service reductions. As we approach the year of reading we can’t allow councils to defund our libraries! actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
Save Newham Libraries — Stop the Proposed 50% Budget Cuts!
Sign the petition - Save Newham Libraries - Stop the Proposed 50% Budget Cuts! Newham Libraries are a lifeline for our community. But the Council is thinking of slashing our library budget by 50%. T...
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November 6, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Newham Libraries (my locals) are a lifeline for our community. But the Council is considering slashing the budget by 50%.This could mean closures, staff cuts, and service reductions. As we approach the year of reading we can’t allow councils to defund our libraries! actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
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Are you after the perfect Christmas gift for your creative loved one? 🤔 Do they like making things?
Well this might be the perfect little surprise. 😮😁
'Art Shaped' is my best-selling guide to 3D making, with over 150 five-star reviews 🤩
It's here ⬇️
www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Shaped-s...
#edusky
Well this might be the perfect little surprise. 😮😁
'Art Shaped' is my best-selling guide to 3D making, with over 150 five-star reviews 🤩
It's here ⬇️
www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Shaped-s...
#edusky
November 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Are you after the perfect Christmas gift for your creative loved one? 🤔 Do they like making things?
Well this might be the perfect little surprise. 😮😁
'Art Shaped' is my best-selling guide to 3D making, with over 150 five-star reviews 🤩
It's here ⬇️
www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Shaped-s...
#edusky
Well this might be the perfect little surprise. 😮😁
'Art Shaped' is my best-selling guide to 3D making, with over 150 five-star reviews 🤩
It's here ⬇️
www.amazon.co.uk/Art-Shaped-s...
#edusky
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Have you got 49 seconds to spare? Check out our latest promo video for @1972shp.bsky.social's Developing Teachers' Conference, 31/01/26. Early Bird Tickets available from here store.leedstrinity.ac.uk/product-cata... #skystorians #historyeducation #edusky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4s6...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4s6...
DTC26 promo
YouTube video by Schools History Project
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December 1, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Have you got 49 seconds to spare? Check out our latest promo video for @1972shp.bsky.social's Developing Teachers' Conference, 31/01/26. Early Bird Tickets available from here store.leedstrinity.ac.uk/product-cata... #skystorians #historyeducation #edusky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4s6...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4s6...
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Teaching Interpretations, Part 1.
Part 1 is about helping kids (a) notice and (b) explain differences of interpretation.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkNv...
2/3
Part 1 is about helping kids (a) notice and (b) explain differences of interpretation.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkNv...
2/3
Dr Arthur Chapman Teaching Interpretations
YouTube video by BeBold History Network
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December 3, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Teaching Interpretations, Part 1.
Part 1 is about helping kids (a) notice and (b) explain differences of interpretation.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkNv...
2/3
Part 1 is about helping kids (a) notice and (b) explain differences of interpretation.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkNv...
2/3
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I mean I just opened it and saw The City of Stolen Magic, Tyger and The First Year at the top so this list automatically has my full endorsement!
When there’s an article about reading, the author often focuses on the C20th as if they too don’t understand the link between not reading and not feeling represented. Thankfully, @tygertale.bsky.social put this list together
Tell me what you agree/disagree with
tygertale.com/2025/11/28/t...
Tell me what you agree/disagree with
tygertale.com/2025/11/28/t...
The 100 Best Children’s Books of the 21st Century
In September the Guardian published the 100 books of the 21st Century. It contained only five children’s books, two of which were published in the year 2000 – wrong century – and featur…
tygertale.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:07 AM
I mean I just opened it and saw The City of Stolen Magic, Tyger and The First Year at the top so this list automatically has my full endorsement!
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OK, book/list fans, here's the @burleyfisher.bsky.social Books of the Year 2025, inc our Zines of the Year + BF bestseller list.
My picks 🧵
burleyfisherbooks.com/blogs/news/b...
My picks 🧵
burleyfisherbooks.com/blogs/news/b...
Books of the Year 2025 ✨
It's the most wonderful list of the year: bookier than the Booker! More indie than your fave band! It's 75% indie publishers, 30% non-fiction, 25% translation, 20% poetry & 100% Burley Fisher.
So say...
https://burleyfisherbooks.com/blogs/news/books-of-the-year-2025-✨
December 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
OK, book/list fans, here's the @burleyfisher.bsky.social Books of the Year 2025, inc our Zines of the Year + BF bestseller list.
My picks 🧵
burleyfisherbooks.com/blogs/news/b...
My picks 🧵
burleyfisherbooks.com/blogs/news/b...
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Isol, trans. @lawrenceschimel.bsky.social, LOOSE THREADS: A PICTURE BOOK @enchantedlion.bsky.social
"[Heading to] the underside where the wild things are, Leilah goes to find lost things. This is a book of gentle genius for reading together or alone, tracing the patterns that make up our lives."
"[Heading to] the underside where the wild things are, Leilah goes to find lost things. This is a book of gentle genius for reading together or alone, tracing the patterns that make up our lives."
Loose Threads: A Picture Book
Author: Isol Translator: Lawrence Schimel Publisher: Enchanted Lion Hardback Burley Fisher Books of the Year 2025 So says… This picture book brings together imagination, craft, storytelling and belon...
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December 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Isol, trans. @lawrenceschimel.bsky.social, LOOSE THREADS: A PICTURE BOOK @enchantedlion.bsky.social
"[Heading to] the underside where the wild things are, Leilah goes to find lost things. This is a book of gentle genius for reading together or alone, tracing the patterns that make up our lives."
"[Heading to] the underside where the wild things are, Leilah goes to find lost things. This is a book of gentle genius for reading together or alone, tracing the patterns that make up our lives."
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SHE IS HERE will hit the shelves in exactly 8 weeks! I'm lining up events for early next year. Meanwhile, you can request a galley or pre-order from your favourite bookseller...
In 8 Weeks!
SHE IS HERE will hit the shelves in exactly 8 weeks! I'm lining up events for early next year. Meanwhile, you can request a galley or pre-order from your favourite bookseller...
nicolagriffith.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
SHE IS HERE will hit the shelves in exactly 8 weeks! I'm lining up events for early next year. Meanwhile, you can request a galley or pre-order from your favourite bookseller...
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New essay out today in @uncannymagazine.bsky.social ! The Stranger Next Door: The Domestic Fantastic in Classic Nordic Children's Fantasy. My wheelhouse? Yeah. Definitely my wheelhouse. www.uncannymagazine.com/article/the-...
The Stranger Next Door: The Domestic Fantastic in Classic Nordic Children’s Fantasy - Uncanny Magazine
The beautiful blend that can come of mingling domesticity and the fantastic is having a moment right now, as exemplified by the genre of cozy fantasy, but as we would expect, contemporary writers aren...
www.uncannymagazine.com
December 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
New essay out today in @uncannymagazine.bsky.social ! The Stranger Next Door: The Domestic Fantastic in Classic Nordic Children's Fantasy. My wheelhouse? Yeah. Definitely my wheelhouse. www.uncannymagazine.com/article/the-...
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Leeds peeps! You can borrow me. And borrow some @biidaasamose.bsky.social & Richard Wright & more while you're at it!!
@suchmayer.bsky.social found you on display at a work event tonight next to Richard Wright, Nettleblack, Andy McMillan, @minxmarple.bsky.social and a shitload of other amazing stuff 🙏✊️💥🏳️🌈
December 2, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Leeds peeps! You can borrow me. And borrow some @biidaasamose.bsky.social & Richard Wright & more while you're at it!!
This Ursula K Le Guin event is happening TONIGHT 7pm @burleyfisher.bsky.social - just a few tickets left, so get yours and join us if you love her too! And what questions would you want me to ask her son, Theo Downes-Le Guin?
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December 3, 2025 at 8:36 AM
This Ursula K Le Guin event is happening TONIGHT 7pm @burleyfisher.bsky.social - just a few tickets left, so get yours and join us if you love her too! And what questions would you want me to ask her son, Theo Downes-Le Guin?
burleyfisherbooks.com/products/urs...
burleyfisherbooks.com/products/urs...
Ursula K Le Guin is one of my greatest inspirations, so I'm thrilled to be talking to Theo Downes-Le Guin, her son & head of the Le Guin Foundation, about her books, legacy & never-ending inspiration! Join us if you love her too! Dec 3 @burleyfisher.bsky.social:
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November 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Ursula K Le Guin is one of my greatest inspirations, so I'm thrilled to be talking to Theo Downes-Le Guin, her son & head of the Le Guin Foundation, about her books, legacy & never-ending inspiration! Join us if you love her too! Dec 3 @burleyfisher.bsky.social:
burleyfisherbooks.com/products/urs...
burleyfisherbooks.com/products/urs...