I picked up a proof of Owl King by @bexhogan.bsky.social at the @zephyrbooks.bsky.social stand at #YLGConference & it prompted me to go back in my tbr pile to find Nettle. I'm so glad I did because it is a wonderful story (beautiful covers by Laura El). Classic faerytale elements woven beautifully.

I was trapped in its spell, pinned by beautiful storytelling and the fate of three girls, joined across time by their Wicca ways and ghostly fates. With whispers of mythology yet totally fresh, and woven with haunting gossamer prose... #ghost by @finbarhawkins.bsky.social @zephyrbooks.bsky.social

We review the 2025 Carnegie Medals for Writing and Illustration shortlists.

It’s a selection full of escapism, tough choices, changing worlds, truth, diversity and resilience.
 
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Valley of Vikings by @lizkessler.bsky.social is a brilliant fantasy adventure starring the wonderful "semi-mer" Emily Windsnap.
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#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Sally Gardner. From a republished hardback of her gentle 2001 fairy tale set in Venice, The Glass Heart. Delicate line-drawing and exquisite scene-setting rich in miniaturist detail. From Head of Zeus, reissued 8 May. @headofzeus.bsky.social @sallygardnerart.bsky.social

A lovely review from Fiona Noble in The Observer!

Lovely to see so many Zephyrs here @bengarrod.bsky.social @lizkessler.bsky.social and Martin Stewart and Becca Rogers! ☀️📚☀️

The Girl With Gills by Becca Rogers 📚👍🏼
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The Girl With Gills is an original and exciting novel that features a likeable main protagonist who will hold the reader’s attention throughout. The world-build...

⭐️ COVER REVEAL ⭐️

I'm so excited to share the stunning cover for OWL KING illustrated by the amazing @iamlaurael.bsky.social 😍😍 Set in the same faery realms as NETTLE, it's a tale of sisters & stories, love & betrayal. Out 9th Oct 25 and available to preorder now! @zephyrbooks.bsky.social #UKKidLit

Beautiful fairytale book post today in the form of The Glass Heart by Sally Gardner. Out 08/05 for 5+ readers, huge thanks go to @laurasmythepr.bsky.social @zephyrbooks.bsky.social 🥰

Valley of the Vikings by Liz Kessler 📚👍🏼
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Valley of the Vikings is an excellent middle-grade fantasy novel starting point for discussions about the dangers facing our planet. It is action-packed through...

Looking for Easter holiday fun? Join @bengarrod.bsky.social & his rescue-dog Jack at Holkham Estate on 10th April 🐕 Test your knowledge on unusual animals & enjoy exclusive readings from the #Jack-Jack books @zephyrbooks.bsky.social

Book now🎟️ holkham.co.uk/whats-on/meet-the-author-prof-ben-garrod/

Check out @clarakiyoko.bsky.social's interview with @martindoyle.bsky.social in @irishtimes.com today. Clara discusses her beautiful new YA novel #SongsForGhosts, her inspiration and research, as well as some of the most remarkable place she's ever visited 🦋

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It's less than a month until publication day of @bengarrod.bsky.social's latest book 'Jack-Jack Return of the Chickens' 🐓

Check out @booktrust.org.uk to be in with a chance of winning the first three books in the hilarious and heartwarming #JackJack series 🐕

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Spotted in @waterstoneskids.bsky.social Songs for Ghosts by @clarakiyoko.bsky.social and Lionheart Girl by Yaba Badoe, two very different stories of the supernatural - both brilliant.

One week to go til the launch of SONGS FOR GHOSTS 👻 I’m delighted that Adiba Jaigirdar will be helping me launch it with a little Q&A session! And there will even be some sprayed edge limited editions available ✨ March 6, Hodges Figgis, 6pm🦋