Jo Clarke
@jo-clarke.bsky.social
Secondary school librarian. Author of The Travelling School Mysteries, LIBBY & THE EGYPTIAN ESCAPADE publishes Jan 25
Firefly Press
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https://jo-clarke.co.uk/
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Jo Clarke
@jo-clarke.bsky.social
· Aug 23
EarlyBird Tickets are now on sale for this year's
@write-mentor.bsky.social
WOWCON. I'm excited to be taking part again in a panel on
The Decline in Reading for Pleasure.
See the full programme & buy tickets via the link
wowcon.heysummit.com?sc=6jiQk8hZ&...
@write-mentor.bsky.social
WOWCON. I'm excited to be taking part again in a panel on
The Decline in Reading for Pleasure.
See the full programme & buy tickets via the link
wowcon.heysummit.com?sc=6jiQk8hZ&...
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✨️KINDLE DEAL ALERT✨️
📚Libby and the Egyptian Escapade by @jo-clarke.bsky.social & Becka Moor
📚Fishfolk by Steven Quincey-Jones
and
📚Fireblood by Sam Stewart
are in a #KindleDeal in Australia!
Deal ends 31st October. Don’t miss it!
www.amazon.com.au/s?k=firefly+...
#KindleDeals #KidLit
📚Libby and the Egyptian Escapade by @jo-clarke.bsky.social & Becka Moor
📚Fishfolk by Steven Quincey-Jones
and
📚Fireblood by Sam Stewart
are in a #KindleDeal in Australia!
Deal ends 31st October. Don’t miss it!
www.amazon.com.au/s?k=firefly+...
#KindleDeals #KidLit
October 1, 2025 at 8:14 AM
✨️KINDLE DEAL ALERT✨️
📚Libby and the Egyptian Escapade by @jo-clarke.bsky.social & Becka Moor
📚Fishfolk by Steven Quincey-Jones
and
📚Fireblood by Sam Stewart
are in a #KindleDeal in Australia!
Deal ends 31st October. Don’t miss it!
www.amazon.com.au/s?k=firefly+...
#KindleDeals #KidLit
📚Libby and the Egyptian Escapade by @jo-clarke.bsky.social & Becka Moor
📚Fishfolk by Steven Quincey-Jones
and
📚Fireblood by Sam Stewart
are in a #KindleDeal in Australia!
Deal ends 31st October. Don’t miss it!
www.amazon.com.au/s?k=firefly+...
#KindleDeals #KidLit
EarlyBird Tickets are now on sale for this year's
@write-mentor.bsky.social
WOWCON. I'm excited to be taking part again in a panel on
The Decline in Reading for Pleasure.
See the full programme & buy tickets via the link
wowcon.heysummit.com?sc=6jiQk8hZ&...
@write-mentor.bsky.social
WOWCON. I'm excited to be taking part again in a panel on
The Decline in Reading for Pleasure.
See the full programme & buy tickets via the link
wowcon.heysummit.com?sc=6jiQk8hZ&...
August 23, 2025 at 8:00 AM
EarlyBird Tickets are now on sale for this year's
@write-mentor.bsky.social
WOWCON. I'm excited to be taking part again in a panel on
The Decline in Reading for Pleasure.
See the full programme & buy tickets via the link
wowcon.heysummit.com?sc=6jiQk8hZ&...
@write-mentor.bsky.social
WOWCON. I'm excited to be taking part again in a panel on
The Decline in Reading for Pleasure.
See the full programme & buy tickets via the link
wowcon.heysummit.com?sc=6jiQk8hZ&...
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I am still on the hunt for any great Year 6 appropriate books that do not feature any family death, especially parental. Please help a guy out - even if it's to plug your own book!
May 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I am still on the hunt for any great Year 6 appropriate books that do not feature any family death, especially parental. Please help a guy out - even if it's to plug your own book!
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KICKFLIP wouldn’t exist without JAMIE being published… they really are sibling books. Seeing the reaction to Jamie gave me the confidence to write the Kickflip script in the first place.
If you liked one, you’ll love the other! 💛🤍💜🖤
If you liked one, you’ll love the other! 💛🤍💜🖤
May 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
KICKFLIP wouldn’t exist without JAMIE being published… they really are sibling books. Seeing the reaction to Jamie gave me the confidence to write the Kickflip script in the first place.
If you liked one, you’ll love the other! 💛🤍💜🖤
If you liked one, you’ll love the other! 💛🤍💜🖤
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Authors, illustrators, screenwriters, poets etc. Please sign this open letter regarding the recent UK Supreme Court judgement on trans peoples’ rights to legal recognition. 🏳️⚧️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
An Open Letter of Solidarity With the Trans Community from UK Writers
NOTE: THIS LETTER WILL BE SENT TO PRESS AND RELEASED TO THE PUBLIC ON TUESDAY - UNTIL THEN, PLEASE ONLY SHARE WITH SMALL GROUPS AND TRUSTED INDIVIDUALS.
The UK Supreme Court ruling of 17th April 2025...
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April 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Authors, illustrators, screenwriters, poets etc. Please sign this open letter regarding the recent UK Supreme Court judgement on trans peoples’ rights to legal recognition. 🏳️⚧️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Manuscript appraisals, developmental edits, 3 chapter review, build a book in stages. Take a look at testimonials below.
I'm also offering a 25% discount for anyone who reposts this and books in during April.
Manuscript appraisals, developmental edits, 3 chapter review, build a book in stages. Take a look at testimonials below.
I'm also offering a 25% discount for anyone who reposts this and books in during April.
If you're a traditionally published or self published author and are looking for a manuscript appraisal, a developmental edit, or feedback to write or reshape your manuscript, do get in touch.
See my testimonials here:
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#author #editor #edit
www.hayleywebsteredits.co.uk/testimonials
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April 9, 2025 at 3:08 PM
I'm offering a 10% discount for any work booked in during April for up to 6 months ahead.
Manuscript appraisals, developmental edits, 3 chapter review, build a book in stages. Take a look at testimonials below.
I'm also offering a 25% discount for anyone who reposts this and books in during April.
Manuscript appraisals, developmental edits, 3 chapter review, build a book in stages. Take a look at testimonials below.
I'm also offering a 25% discount for anyone who reposts this and books in during April.
A trip to the Natural History Museum to plot a midnight heist. Such a fun research trip, feeling inspired to crack on with this story. Thankfully the Easter holidays are on the way!
March 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
A trip to the Natural History Museum to plot a midnight heist. Such a fun research trip, feeling inspired to crack on with this story. Thankfully the Easter holidays are on the way!
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Congratulations @jo-clarke.bsky.social !!!! Jo’s book Libby and the Egyptian Escapade is out today. Jo is a brilliant storyteller, librarian and champion of children’s books. Can’t wait to read! 👏💥😍
It's been a while, so I thought I'd do an intro. I'm the author of, The Travelling School Mysteries, book 4, Libby and the Egyptian Escapade is publishing Jan 25.
After 11 years working as a primary school librarian, I'm shortly off to work in a secondary school library.
Come say hi!
After 11 years working as a primary school librarian, I'm shortly off to work in a secondary school library.
Come say hi!
January 16, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Congratulations @jo-clarke.bsky.social !!!! Jo’s book Libby and the Egyptian Escapade is out today. Jo is a brilliant storyteller, librarian and champion of children’s books. Can’t wait to read! 👏💥😍
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First there was a mind-reading sausage dog, and then there were... shapeshifting snails! Look out for SNAILS OF THE UNEXPECTED in April - written by me, illustrated by Brenda Figueroa, with cover design by @beckamoor.bsky.social 🐌⚡🐌⚡🐌
#kidlit #childrensbooks @fireflypress.bsky.social
#kidlit #childrensbooks @fireflypress.bsky.social
December 26, 2024 at 11:30 AM
First there was a mind-reading sausage dog, and then there were... shapeshifting snails! Look out for SNAILS OF THE UNEXPECTED in April - written by me, illustrated by Brenda Figueroa, with cover design by @beckamoor.bsky.social 🐌⚡🐌⚡🐌
#kidlit #childrensbooks @fireflypress.bsky.social
#kidlit #childrensbooks @fireflypress.bsky.social
It's 3 weeks until ##LibbyandtheEgyptianEscapade illustrated by @beckamoor.bsky.social publishes. Thanks to Helen Peters for this fabulous endorsement
Signed & dedicated copies available exclusively via @rshipbshop.bsky.social
#TheTravellingSchoolMysteries
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Signed & dedicated copies available exclusively via @rshipbshop.bsky.social
#TheTravellingSchoolMysteries
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December 26, 2024 at 11:18 AM
It's 3 weeks until ##LibbyandtheEgyptianEscapade illustrated by @beckamoor.bsky.social publishes. Thanks to Helen Peters for this fabulous endorsement
Signed & dedicated copies available exclusively via @rshipbshop.bsky.social
#TheTravellingSchoolMysteries
rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/product/libb...
Signed & dedicated copies available exclusively via @rshipbshop.bsky.social
#TheTravellingSchoolMysteries
rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/product/libb...
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This is a wonderful series for Lower KS2 readers! 🥰
It's 5 weeks until #LibbyandtheEgyptianEscapade
illustrated by @beckamoor.bsky.social publishes.
Huge thank you to @rashmiwriting.bsky.social for this fabulous endorsement.
Signed and dedicated copies available exclusively via @rshipbshop.bsky.social
rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/product/libb...
illustrated by @beckamoor.bsky.social publishes.
Huge thank you to @rashmiwriting.bsky.social for this fabulous endorsement.
Signed and dedicated copies available exclusively via @rshipbshop.bsky.social
rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/product/libb...
December 13, 2024 at 9:17 AM
This is a wonderful series for Lower KS2 readers! 🥰
It's 5 weeks until #LibbyandtheEgyptianEscapade
illustrated by @beckamoor.bsky.social publishes.
Huge thank you to @rashmiwriting.bsky.social for this fabulous endorsement.
Signed and dedicated copies available exclusively via @rshipbshop.bsky.social
rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/product/libb...
illustrated by @beckamoor.bsky.social publishes.
Huge thank you to @rashmiwriting.bsky.social for this fabulous endorsement.
Signed and dedicated copies available exclusively via @rshipbshop.bsky.social
rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/product/libb...
December 12, 2024 at 9:40 PM
It's 5 weeks until #LibbyandtheEgyptianEscapade
illustrated by @beckamoor.bsky.social publishes.
Huge thank you to @rashmiwriting.bsky.social for this fabulous endorsement.
Signed and dedicated copies available exclusively via @rshipbshop.bsky.social
rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/product/libb...
illustrated by @beckamoor.bsky.social publishes.
Huge thank you to @rashmiwriting.bsky.social for this fabulous endorsement.
Signed and dedicated copies available exclusively via @rshipbshop.bsky.social
rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/product/libb...
"Once again, readers are treated to an epic adventure that excites and teases in equal measure. The plot is pacey and @beckamoor.bsky.social illustrations perfectly enhance Jo's storytelling. Libby And The Egyptian Escapade is a fitting end to the series"
@fireflypress.bsky.social
Thanks Karen
@fireflypress.bsky.social
Thanks Karen
Publishing 16/1, Libby & the Egyptian Escapade is the last in the Travelling School Mysteries. Sad to say goodbye, this really is a fitting end for Libby and her friends @jo-clarke.bsky.social
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Libby And The Egyptian Escapade - Jo Clarke
The travelling school have headed to Egypt and the trip is far from plain sailing! During a visit to a museum, Noah buys a canopic jar in t...
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December 3, 2024 at 12:32 PM
"Once again, readers are treated to an epic adventure that excites and teases in equal measure. The plot is pacey and @beckamoor.bsky.social illustrations perfectly enhance Jo's storytelling. Libby And The Egyptian Escapade is a fitting end to the series"
@fireflypress.bsky.social
Thanks Karen
@fireflypress.bsky.social
Thanks Karen
Bluesky hive mind. My daughter wants a projector she can use with a mobile phone. Anyone got any good recommendations, £50ish?
Thanks
Thanks
December 1, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Bluesky hive mind. My daughter wants a projector she can use with a mobile phone. Anyone got any good recommendations, £50ish?
Thanks
Thanks
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In case anyone’s looking for Christmas gifts, there's ⭐️25% off my books⭐️ till Monday!
Signed & dedicated to the recipient
“An exciting adventure full of mystery, wonderful witches & real heart.” Louie Stowell.
“Toby is a huge hit in our house.” The Unmumsy Mum
Shop link in next post👇
#kidlituk
Signed & dedicated to the recipient
“An exciting adventure full of mystery, wonderful witches & real heart.” Louie Stowell.
“Toby is a huge hit in our house.” The Unmumsy Mum
Shop link in next post👇
#kidlituk
November 30, 2024 at 12:54 PM
In case anyone’s looking for Christmas gifts, there's ⭐️25% off my books⭐️ till Monday!
Signed & dedicated to the recipient
“An exciting adventure full of mystery, wonderful witches & real heart.” Louie Stowell.
“Toby is a huge hit in our house.” The Unmumsy Mum
Shop link in next post👇
#kidlituk
Signed & dedicated to the recipient
“An exciting adventure full of mystery, wonderful witches & real heart.” Louie Stowell.
“Toby is a huge hit in our house.” The Unmumsy Mum
Shop link in next post👇
#kidlituk
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Been drawing lots of good doggos today! 🐾
Friendly reminder that December 3rd (next Tues!) is your final day to place an order for a Pet Portrait for guaranteed UK Christmas delivs, & all international orders for everything else in my store :3 #artistshop #kidlit
Friendly reminder that December 3rd (next Tues!) is your final day to place an order for a Pet Portrait for guaranteed UK Christmas delivs, & all international orders for everything else in my store :3 #artistshop #kidlit
November 30, 2024 at 1:57 PM
Been drawing lots of good doggos today! 🐾
Friendly reminder that December 3rd (next Tues!) is your final day to place an order for a Pet Portrait for guaranteed UK Christmas delivs, & all international orders for everything else in my store :3 #artistshop #kidlit
Friendly reminder that December 3rd (next Tues!) is your final day to place an order for a Pet Portrait for guaranteed UK Christmas delivs, & all international orders for everything else in my store :3 #artistshop #kidlit
It's less than a month until Christmas Day, so why not treat yourself to a festive read and spend the run up to the Christmas holidays with Libby & Connie unravelling a brand new mystery in #LibbyAndTheHighlandHeist Illustrated by @beckamoor.bsky.social @fireflypress.bsky.social
November 29, 2024 at 8:50 PM
It's less than a month until Christmas Day, so why not treat yourself to a festive read and spend the run up to the Christmas holidays with Libby & Connie unravelling a brand new mystery in #LibbyAndTheHighlandHeist Illustrated by @beckamoor.bsky.social @fireflypress.bsky.social
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For all those asking for more books for 12-14s, with 12-14 MCs, and for boys, I wrote this a while ago. It was Carnegie nominated and made into a TV series that won a BAFTA. Please buy it so it can finally earn out its minuscule advance. www.amazon.co.uk/Joe-All-Alon...
Joe All Alone
Joe All Alone : Nadin, Joanna: Amazon.co.uk: Books
www.amazon.co.uk
November 26, 2024 at 7:36 AM
For all those asking for more books for 12-14s, with 12-14 MCs, and for boys, I wrote this a while ago. It was Carnegie nominated and made into a TV series that won a BAFTA. Please buy it so it can finally earn out its minuscule advance. www.amazon.co.uk/Joe-All-Alon...
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It's TONIGHT ! Still time to sign up and treat yourself to some fun and friendly CPD all about using wordless books in your settings 🤗📚 @readingrocks.bsky.social
Hello! I'm doing FREE virtual event for teachers, educators, librarians ...about the magic of wordless picture books! Please share while I work out how to use Blue Sky 😅📚
🗓️ DATE: 26th November 2024
⏰ TIME: 7:00 PM
@readingrocks.bsky.social
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🗓️ DATE: 26th November 2024
⏰ TIME: 7:00 PM
@readingrocks.bsky.social
wherereadingrocks.com/event/beyond...
November 26, 2024 at 1:40 PM
It's TONIGHT ! Still time to sign up and treat yourself to some fun and friendly CPD all about using wordless books in your settings 🤗📚 @readingrocks.bsky.social
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This is so much the beginning of something - While writing it my mind has gone blank - and I can't find quite a few people on here who I thought were here - suggestions please - tag people below the post go.bsky.app/V2ynqEL
November 26, 2024 at 12:48 PM
This is so much the beginning of something - While writing it my mind has gone blank - and I can't find quite a few people on here who I thought were here - suggestions please - tag people below the post go.bsky.app/V2ynqEL
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. @jo-clarke.bsky.social books are perfect for middle grade children! Introduce them to travel while they're young! And @rshipbshop.bsky.social is a beautiful children's bookshop - they have a fantastic online service.
#LibbyandtheEgyptianEscapade
#LibbyandtheEgyptianEscapade
If you fancy a new book today,why not order from @rshipbshop.bsky.social who are having a really quiet day.
You can also preorder signed & dedicated copies of #LibbyandtheEgyptianEscapade exclusively via them
rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/product/libb...
You can also preorder signed & dedicated copies of #LibbyandtheEgyptianEscapade exclusively via them
rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/product/libb...
November 23, 2024 at 6:42 PM
. @jo-clarke.bsky.social books are perfect for middle grade children! Introduce them to travel while they're young! And @rshipbshop.bsky.social is a beautiful children's bookshop - they have a fantastic online service.
#LibbyandtheEgyptianEscapade
#LibbyandtheEgyptianEscapade
If you fancy a new book today,why not order from @rshipbshop.bsky.social who are having a really quiet day.
You can also preorder signed & dedicated copies of #LibbyandtheEgyptianEscapade exclusively via them
rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/product/libb...
You can also preorder signed & dedicated copies of #LibbyandtheEgyptianEscapade exclusively via them
rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/product/libb...
November 23, 2024 at 2:11 PM
If you fancy a new book today,why not order from @rshipbshop.bsky.social who are having a really quiet day.
You can also preorder signed & dedicated copies of #LibbyandtheEgyptianEscapade exclusively via them
rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/product/libb...
You can also preorder signed & dedicated copies of #LibbyandtheEgyptianEscapade exclusively via them
rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/product/libb...
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Hello Bluesky 👋
📒 My debut children’s book, ALL BRAINS ARE WONDERFUL, is publishing in February 2025! 🧠
🌟Huge thanks to Dr Rachel Williams, The Boy Fitz Hammond and b small publishing for bringing it to life so beautifully!
🔗 Pre-order it here: bsmall.co.uk/product/all-...
#AllBrainsAreWonderful
📒 My debut children’s book, ALL BRAINS ARE WONDERFUL, is publishing in February 2025! 🧠
🌟Huge thanks to Dr Rachel Williams, The Boy Fitz Hammond and b small publishing for bringing it to life so beautifully!
🔗 Pre-order it here: bsmall.co.uk/product/all-...
#AllBrainsAreWonderful
November 22, 2024 at 10:44 AM
Hello Bluesky 👋
📒 My debut children’s book, ALL BRAINS ARE WONDERFUL, is publishing in February 2025! 🧠
🌟Huge thanks to Dr Rachel Williams, The Boy Fitz Hammond and b small publishing for bringing it to life so beautifully!
🔗 Pre-order it here: bsmall.co.uk/product/all-...
#AllBrainsAreWonderful
📒 My debut children’s book, ALL BRAINS ARE WONDERFUL, is publishing in February 2025! 🧠
🌟Huge thanks to Dr Rachel Williams, The Boy Fitz Hammond and b small publishing for bringing it to life so beautifully!
🔗 Pre-order it here: bsmall.co.uk/product/all-...
#AllBrainsAreWonderful
Definitely feel like the end of an era today. After 110k books issued, thousands of stories shared in library sessions & so many book recommendations, I said a tearful goodbye to my school. So thankful for all the kind words from the children and team, it's been an eventful 11 years.
November 21, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Definitely feel like the end of an era today. After 110k books issued, thousands of stories shared in library sessions & so many book recommendations, I said a tearful goodbye to my school. So thankful for all the kind words from the children and team, it's been an eventful 11 years.
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We hope we’ll have lots of visitors this weekend, despite the weather forecast! If you can’t visit the shop, you can support us via our website, have a look at our 2024 gift guide here rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/product-cate...
November 20, 2024 at 12:03 PM
We hope we’ll have lots of visitors this weekend, despite the weather forecast! If you can’t visit the shop, you can support us via our website, have a look at our 2024 gift guide here rocketshipbookshop.co.uk/product-cate...