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Alastair Chisholm
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Author: 🚀OrionLost 🤖Adam2 🐲OneHungryDragon 🐉DragonStorm
🐺#IAMWOLF out now! 🪝#REEK out now!
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218. Reek by @alastairc.com
Terrific dystopian thriller from @barringtonstoke.bsky.social with such sophisticated exploration politics, economics and the environment as part of a gripping narrative.
Read my review for @justimaginecentre.bsky.social here: justimagine.co.uk/childrens-bo...
November 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Creative pals, we need you! A group of us are running an auction to raise funds for the Emergency Response Rooms in Sudan. Sudanese people are dealing with the worst humanitarian crisis since records began. Can you donate mentoring/art/signed books etc? SIGN UP HERE: www.sudancoup.com/auction
Creatives4Sudan Fundraising Auction — Keep Eyes On Sudan
Creatives coming together to raise life-saving funds for the people escaping genocide in El-Fasher, Sudan
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November 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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This week #IAmReading the gloriously silly MALLORY VAYLE AND MAGGOTY SKULL IN … THE BEAST FROM BENEATH by @martinhoward.bsky.social, illustrated by #PeteWilliamson, and it is a HOOT. Maggoty Skull IS the hero we deserve!

👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading...

@nosycrow.bsky.social #Maggoty #KidLitUk
Mallory Vayle and Maggoty Skull in The Beast From Beneath by Martin Howard
I Am Reading: Mallory Vayle and Maggoty Skull in The Beast From Beneath by Martin Howard
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November 3, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Lovely news today – I AM WOLF has been shortlisted for the #InspireELS Brilliant Book Award! Thank you so much, it's a brilliant list to be part of! 😊⭐️🐺
@nosycrow.bsky.social #IAmWolf #KidLitUk #BrilliantBookAward

👉 bba.inspireculture.org.uk
The cover to the book I AM WOLF by Alastair Chisholm, published by Nosy Crow. Cover shows a leaping wolf and the caption "When you're fighting for survival, belonging is all that matters"
November 3, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Forgot to post here 🤦🏽‍♂️ but here's my COVER REVEAL for the latest #picturebook I've illustrated, #StickyMildred!
Written by the lovely @alastairc.com and published by @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social, it'll be out on 12.02.26, so please preorder for fun and chaos!
October 30, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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It's my new picture book reveal! STICKY MILDRED is a tale of a very sticky squirrel who absolutely does not want to take a bath, brilliantly illustrated by the awesome RIKIN PAREKH, and I hope you love it. Coming February 2026!
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #RikinParekh #KidLitUk
October 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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This week #IAmReading something a bit different – not middle-grade, but an excellent collection of slightly weird tales from new publishers @uncertainstories.com… Atmospheric, creepy, a little bit weird – check them out!

👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading...
Uncertain Stories #1 – Broken Ground
I Am Reading: Uncertain Stories #1 – Broken Ground
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October 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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This week #IAmReading WHERE THE DEAD LIVE by Sam Fern and Rômolo D'Hipólito, a fascinating and gorgeous dive into the rituals of the dead and what they mean for the living. I would have DEVOURED this as a kid!

👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading...

@samfern.bsky.social @templarbooks.bsky.social #KidLitUk
Where The Dead Live by Sam Fern, illustrated by Rômolo D'Hipólito
I Am Reading: Where The Dead Live by Sam Fern, illustrated by Rômolo D'Hipólito
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October 17, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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I'm supporting the #GetBritainReading campaign! It can be hard to get back into reading, so try taking just ten minutes. Set a timer if you have to! Short stories are great – I'm reading the excellent new collection from @uncertainstories.com…

More info 👉 link.thetimes.co.uk/join/74t/sig...
A puppy dog and a copy of a book entitled BROKEN GROUND, both on someone's knee. The puppy is curled up, but appears to be looking at the book. A puppy dog and a copy of a book entitled BROKEN GROUND, both on someone's knee. The puppy is looking up at the camera.
October 16, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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STICKY MILDRED, illustrated by me and written by the FAB @alastairc.com is coming SOON!
Pre-order and get 25% off from Waterstones with code OCTOBER25 👉
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#WPreorder #picturebook #funnybook
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#KidLitUk #StickyMildred
October 14, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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My new picture book STICKY MILDRED is on its way, illustrated by the awesome @rikinparekh.bsky.social! And this week, you can pre-order and get 25% off from Waterstones with code OCTOBER25 👉

www.waterstones.com/book/sticky-...

#WPreorder @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #KidLitUk #StickyMildred
A poster advertising "25% off 2026 New Titles" pre-ordered with code OCTOBER25. Poster shows the cover of a picture book STICKY MILDRED by Alastair Chisholm, illustrated by Rikin Parekh. Poster then reads "14-17 October. Online only. Selected lines only. T&Cs available on Waterstones.com"
October 14, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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Heading back from a wonderful time at #CheltLitFest! Thanks to all the organisers, booksellers, and of course to everyone who came along for Wolf, Raven and Wombat nonsense – you were all awesome!
@nosycrow.bsky.social #IAmWolf #KidLitUk #cheltwaters
Alastair sitting behind a stack of signed copies of his books including Orion Lost, I Am Wolf and I Am Raven A stack of books by Alastair Chisholm. Left side has copies of I Am Wolf, right side has copies of I Am Raven. A drawing of a wombat with the words "From Darcey" Alastair Chisholm standing below a banner for the Cheltenham Literature Festival.
October 12, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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Today's school event at #CheltLitFest went brilliantly – thanks to all the pupils for your great energy and awesome ideas! 😊 Now getting ready for Saturday's public event, FLIGHT OR FIGHT – join me if you can! 🐺🐦‍⬛

👉 alastairc.com/events/20251...

@nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUk #IAmWolf
Author Alastair Chisholm standing below a banner reading CHELTENHAM LITERATURE FESTIVAL. Alastair is holding his books I AM WOLF and I AM RAVEN.
October 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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This week #IAmReading The Strange Disappearance Of Imogen Good by Kirsty Applebaum, and what a cracker it is! A creepy, gothic tale of magic gone wrong, and being careful what you wish for…

👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading...

#kirstyapplebaum #KitLitUk @nosycrow.bsky.social #ImogenGood
The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good by Kirsty Applebaum
I Am Reading: The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good by Kirsty Applebaum
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October 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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My fab colleague Paul and I got to write the autumn children's book reviews for the Scotsman. I think they were in the paper at the weekend but you can read them here online...
www.scotsman.com/arts-and-cul...

#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
The best new children's books for autumn 2025
Among the heroes of this autumn’s best kids books are a sleepy bear, a water-loving rabbit and a pair of hyper-competitive turtles. Reviews by Paul Kane and Marianne Doherty
www.scotsman.com
October 8, 2025 at 11:09 AM
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On the train to Cheltenham for my first ever #CheltLitFest event! Join me this Saturday for book chat and challenges, and answer the question: FLIGHT… or FIGHT? 🐦‍⬛🐺📚
#IAmWolf #IAmRaven #KidLitUk
nosycrow.bsky.social Nosy Crow @nosycrow.bsky.social · Oct 9
We're heading to Cheltenham Literature Festival with @alastairc.com this weekend, for an interactive, pulse-raising event!

Join him at 5pm on Saturday 11 October to explore the world of I Am Raven, the thrilling sequel to I Am Wolf. You won’t want to miss it! Get your tickets:
Flight or Fight? | Cheltenham Festivals
In a savage world where huge technological Constructs fight for territory, no-one is safe. Enter this thrilling new world with author Alastair Chisholm, au
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October 9, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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We're heading to Cheltenham Literature Festival with @alastairc.com this weekend, for an interactive, pulse-raising event!

Join him at 5pm on Saturday 11 October to explore the world of I Am Raven, the thrilling sequel to I Am Wolf. You won’t want to miss it! Get your tickets:
Flight or Fight? | Cheltenham Festivals
In a savage world where huge technological Constructs fight for territory, no-one is safe. Enter this thrilling new world with author Alastair Chisholm, au
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October 9, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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My book is out this week, but so is @karenmccombie.bsky.social 's awesomely good My Family, The Enemy.
Loved it and learned so much!
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/my-family...
My Family the Enemy
London, 1914. Fred Müller's life is turned upside down when his dad is taken away by the police - suddenly his family are the enemy because of where they come f…
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October 7, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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If you're heading to the Cheltenham Litfest this weekend, be sure to check out @alastairc.com who'll be talking about his ace books I AM WOLF, I AM RAVEN and, by the looks of it, I AM PUPPY! Oh, and grab tickets for my ESCAPE ROOM event on Sunday 19th too! www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/events/escap...
alastairc.com Alastair Chisholm @alastairc.com · Oct 7
🚨I'm off to the Cheltenham Lit Fest, yay!🚨 Here's Whisky to tell you about my event THIS SATURDAY, featuring my books I AM WOLF and I AM RAVEN. Join me for some action-packed fun! 🐺🐦‍⬛

👉 alastairc.com/events/20251...

@nosycrow.bsky.social #CheltLitFest #KidLitUk #IAmWolf #IAmRaven
October 7, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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🚨I'm off to the Cheltenham Lit Fest, yay!🚨 Here's Whisky to tell you about my event THIS SATURDAY, featuring my books I AM WOLF and I AM RAVEN. Join me for some action-packed fun! 🐺🐦‍⬛

👉 alastairc.com/events/20251...

@nosycrow.bsky.social #CheltLitFest #KidLitUk #IAmWolf #IAmRaven
October 7, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Thank you @booktrust.org.uk for including Barrington Stoke books from @alastairc.com, #AnthonyMcGowan, @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social, #HollyWebb and #VashtiHardy in the #GreatBooksGuide 2025-26! 📚
booktrust.org.uk BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · Oct 6
📚 NEW: The #GreatBooksGuide 2025-26 is here!

The guide is packed with 100 reading recommendations, carefully curated to engage and excite children from 4 to 11.

Explore the guide here 👇

https://bit.ly/46zY4Xx
The front cover of the Great Books Guide and a button reading "Read now!" plus the BookTrust logo and words: "BookTrust's Great Books Guide 2025-26 is here"
October 6, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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My book REEK is in the BookTrust Great Books Guide, yaaaay!!! 🥳🥳🥳. Alongside some brilliant company, too – check it out!

👉 alastairc.com/blog/2025100...

@barringtonstoke.bsky.social @booktrust.org.uk #KidLitUk #Reek
REEK is a BookTrust Great Book!
REEK by Alastair Chisholm has been included in the BookTrust Great Book Guide 2025
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October 5, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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In celebration of #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek, Barrington Stoke and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social have teamed up to offer TWO brilliant sets of #dyslexiafriendly Barrington Stoke books! (1/2)
October 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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This week #IAmReading MEDUSA GORGON'S BAD HAIR DAY by #BethanyWalker, illustrated by @katieabey.bsky.social – godly shenanigans meet 21st century school drama in this funny and lovely tale. Fans of Loki, check it out!

👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading...

@scholasticuk.bsky.social #KidLitUk
Medusa Gorgon's Bad Hair Day by Bethany Walker
I Am Reading: Medusa Gorgon's Bad Hair Day by Bethany Walker
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October 2, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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Off to Dundee for some #BLITZERS fun at #GlebelandsPrimary and #StAndrewsRCPrimary with the National Literacy Trust! Looking forward to joining you all, and wondering … who will survive the Blitzers Arena? 🤖⚡️🤖

@barringtonstoke.bsky.social @literacy-trust.bsky.social #KidLitUk #NLT
A train table with a cup of coffee, a croissant, and a copy of the book BLITZERS by Alastair Chisholm. On top of the book are three small 'playing' cards showing different characters from the book.
October 1, 2025 at 7:45 AM