Steven Lenton
@stevenlenton.bsky.social
-Author/illustrator of fun, magical books!
-Wicked obsessive 💚
-Podcast host 'Studiomate Steve'
-Collaborating with geniuses Rachel Morrisroe, Andy Day, Tracey Corderoy, Helen Docherty and laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce!
-Wicked obsessive 💚
-Podcast host 'Studiomate Steve'
-Collaborating with geniuses Rachel Morrisroe, Andy Day, Tracey Corderoy, Helen Docherty and laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce!
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1/2 Oooh!!! This is exciting!!! @kidslitfest have put all the art work from illustrators & authors on their website!!!! Proceeds go to their AWESOME #LondonSchoolsProgramme which gives state schools FREE access to author events across London….
www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...
www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...
June 24, 2025 at 7:56 PM
1/2 Oooh!!! This is exciting!!! @kidslitfest have put all the art work from illustrators & authors on their website!!!! Proceeds go to their AWESOME #LondonSchoolsProgramme which gives state schools FREE access to author events across London….
www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...
www.jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta...
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Wishing a very happy publication day to Andy Day and @stevenlenton.bsky.social's 'Dino Dad: Mystery of the Missing Egg'! Published by @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social, the fourth instalment of the beloved Dino Dad series is perfect for fans of silly humour and amazing adventure.
June 19, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Wishing a very happy publication day to Andy Day and @stevenlenton.bsky.social's 'Dino Dad: Mystery of the Missing Egg'! Published by @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social, the fourth instalment of the beloved Dino Dad series is perfect for fans of silly humour and amazing adventure.
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Hey the UK's biggest kids' books festival is NEXT WEEKEND Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June so if you haven't grabbed your tickets yet then this is your sign 👇
www.barneskidslitfest.org
@stevenlenton.bsky.social @louiestowell.bsky.social @christopheredge.bsky.social @jasbinderbilan.bsky.social
www.barneskidslitfest.org
@stevenlenton.bsky.social @louiestowell.bsky.social @christopheredge.bsky.social @jasbinderbilan.bsky.social
June 14, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Hey the UK's biggest kids' books festival is NEXT WEEKEND Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June so if you haven't grabbed your tickets yet then this is your sign 👇
www.barneskidslitfest.org
@stevenlenton.bsky.social @louiestowell.bsky.social @christopheredge.bsky.social @jasbinderbilan.bsky.social
www.barneskidslitfest.org
@stevenlenton.bsky.social @louiestowell.bsky.social @christopheredge.bsky.social @jasbinderbilan.bsky.social
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👋Hello and welcome back teachers and students from Kingston for our FREE London Primary Schools Programme at The Rose Theatre TODAY starring #TraceyCorderoy & @stevenlenton.bsky.social for Key Stage One and #LizPichon AND #JeffreyBoakye for Key Stage Two barneskidslitfest.org/schools/
June 9, 2025 at 7:57 AM
👋Hello and welcome back teachers and students from Kingston for our FREE London Primary Schools Programme at The Rose Theatre TODAY starring #TraceyCorderoy & @stevenlenton.bsky.social for Key Stage One and #LizPichon AND #JeffreyBoakye for Key Stage Two barneskidslitfest.org/schools/
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There’s a black tie ball being held locally in #Bedford (for Stuart’s friends and family - venue kindly not charging for hire). On the night there will be a raffle for attendees. Couldn’t resist donating these lovely books…
gofundme.com/f/stuart-minty
gofundme.com/f/stuart-minty
June 5, 2025 at 7:43 AM
There’s a black tie ball being held locally in #Bedford (for Stuart’s friends and family - venue kindly not charging for hire). On the night there will be a raffle for attendees. Couldn’t resist donating these lovely books…
gofundme.com/f/stuart-minty
gofundme.com/f/stuart-minty
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👀Don't tell us you haven't booked your tickets for the UK's biggest kids' books festival on Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June?
Because these two should really be right on top of your list!⬇️ www.barneskidslitfest.org
@stevenlenton.bsky.social
Because these two should really be right on top of your list!⬇️ www.barneskidslitfest.org
@stevenlenton.bsky.social
May 26, 2025 at 7:22 PM
👀Don't tell us you haven't booked your tickets for the UK's biggest kids' books festival on Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June?
Because these two should really be right on top of your list!⬇️ www.barneskidslitfest.org
@stevenlenton.bsky.social
Because these two should really be right on top of your list!⬇️ www.barneskidslitfest.org
@stevenlenton.bsky.social
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We're so excited because a brand new book from our brilliant Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social is out today!
#TheBlockbusters, illustrated by the super @stevenlenton.bsky.social, is another delightful story from Frank, taking us on a thrilling adventure in Hollywood! 🎉
#TheBlockbusters, illustrated by the super @stevenlenton.bsky.social, is another delightful story from Frank, taking us on a thrilling adventure in Hollywood! 🎉
May 15, 2025 at 7:20 AM
We're so excited because a brand new book from our brilliant Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social is out today!
#TheBlockbusters, illustrated by the super @stevenlenton.bsky.social, is another delightful story from Frank, taking us on a thrilling adventure in Hollywood! 🎉
#TheBlockbusters, illustrated by the super @stevenlenton.bsky.social, is another delightful story from Frank, taking us on a thrilling adventure in Hollywood! 🎉
Fancy winning a copy of the latest Dino Dad booked signed by me and Andy Day?
Simply repost and follow!
Closes 20/03/25
Simply repost and follow!
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March 16, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Fancy winning a copy of the latest Dino Dad booked signed by me and Andy Day?
Simply repost and follow!
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Simply repost and follow!
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Holy Moly! This story is fabulous. Thanks @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social & @stevenlenton.bsky.social
Thanks @panmacmillan.bsky.social & @netgalley.bsky.social for an early read.
Pre-order incoming 😊
#KidLitUk #UkKidLit
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Thanks @panmacmillan.bsky.social & @netgalley.bsky.social for an early read.
Pre-order incoming 😊
#KidLitUk #UkKidLit
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#MGReview: The Blockbusters! by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, illustrated by Steve Lenton
Cover art by Steve Lenton, published by Macmillan Children’s Books, 15 May 2025, ISBN: 978-1035033874 Holy Moly! I’m not going to lie, the storytelling in this book is epic! Frank Cottrell-Bo…
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March 15, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Holy Moly! This story is fabulous. Thanks @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social & @stevenlenton.bsky.social
Thanks @panmacmillan.bsky.social & @netgalley.bsky.social for an early read.
Pre-order incoming 😊
#KidLitUk #UkKidLit
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Thanks @panmacmillan.bsky.social & @netgalley.bsky.social for an early read.
Pre-order incoming 😊
#KidLitUk #UkKidLit
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Just preordered this. Cannot wait for another adventure from @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social and @stevenlenton.bsky.social
Here it is ... coming soon!!!
What is it?
It's 'big, gorgeous, heartwarming' says The Bookseller.
It's the first thing I've written about the thing I do ... making movies.
It's .... very much available to pre-order
It's ...
What is it?
It's 'big, gorgeous, heartwarming' says The Bookseller.
It's the first thing I've written about the thing I do ... making movies.
It's .... very much available to pre-order
It's ...
March 8, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Just preordered this. Cannot wait for another adventure from @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social and @stevenlenton.bsky.social
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I always look forward to a @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social @stevenlenton.bsky.social combo. They are just the best.
Here it is ... coming soon!!!
What is it?
It's 'big, gorgeous, heartwarming' says The Bookseller.
It's the first thing I've written about the thing I do ... making movies.
It's .... very much available to pre-order
It's ...
What is it?
It's 'big, gorgeous, heartwarming' says The Bookseller.
It's the first thing I've written about the thing I do ... making movies.
It's .... very much available to pre-order
It's ...
March 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I always look forward to a @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social @stevenlenton.bsky.social combo. They are just the best.
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🦖 Dino Dad Talent Show
We're roaring with excitement for the third book in Andy Day & @stevenlenton.bsky.social dino-tastic series! Dino Dad: Big School Talent Show (out 28 Feb) kicks off with a PR campaign featuring school events, bookshop signings & a media tour @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social.
We're roaring with excitement for the third book in Andy Day & @stevenlenton.bsky.social dino-tastic series! Dino Dad: Big School Talent Show (out 28 Feb) kicks off with a PR campaign featuring school events, bookshop signings & a media tour @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social.
February 7, 2025 at 11:53 AM
🦖 Dino Dad Talent Show
We're roaring with excitement for the third book in Andy Day & @stevenlenton.bsky.social dino-tastic series! Dino Dad: Big School Talent Show (out 28 Feb) kicks off with a PR campaign featuring school events, bookshop signings & a media tour @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social.
We're roaring with excitement for the third book in Andy Day & @stevenlenton.bsky.social dino-tastic series! Dino Dad: Big School Talent Show (out 28 Feb) kicks off with a PR campaign featuring school events, bookshop signings & a media tour @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social.
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Hey @stevenlenton.bsky.social we’ve been making Genie & Teeny calendars in 2T today. If you need 30 little ones to work on some G&T merchandise you know where to come 😂
December 19, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Hey @stevenlenton.bsky.social we’ve been making Genie & Teeny calendars in 2T today. If you need 30 little ones to work on some G&T merchandise you know where to come 😂
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It was our turn on the school book advent calendar yesterday. Look what 2T got!
Dino Dad - Ice Age by Andy Day and @stevenlenton.bsky.social
Dino Dad - Ice Age by Andy Day and @stevenlenton.bsky.social
December 13, 2024 at 8:17 AM
It was our turn on the school book advent calendar yesterday. Look what 2T got!
Dino Dad - Ice Age by Andy Day and @stevenlenton.bsky.social
Dino Dad - Ice Age by Andy Day and @stevenlenton.bsky.social
A lovely afternoon celebrating the Puffinbooks poster campaign including Dino Dad with my super agent in Islington!
Give us a shout if you see any other posters!
Give us a shout if you see any other posters!
December 11, 2024 at 7:18 PM
A lovely afternoon celebrating the Puffinbooks poster campaign including Dino Dad with my super agent in Islington!
Give us a shout if you see any other posters!
Give us a shout if you see any other posters!
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Day 7, Early Readers: ‘How to Grow a Mermaid’ by
Rachel Morrisroe & @stevenlenton.bsky.social (Puffin)
Visit the most magical shop in town, where two friends will have to be resourceful if they want to stay out of trouble - a story about friendship and adventure! #SparkLonglist
Rachel Morrisroe & @stevenlenton.bsky.social (Puffin)
Visit the most magical shop in town, where two friends will have to be resourceful if they want to stay out of trouble - a story about friendship and adventure! #SparkLonglist
December 10, 2024 at 9:51 AM
Day 7, Early Readers: ‘How to Grow a Mermaid’ by
Rachel Morrisroe & @stevenlenton.bsky.social (Puffin)
Visit the most magical shop in town, where two friends will have to be resourceful if they want to stay out of trouble - a story about friendship and adventure! #SparkLonglist
Rachel Morrisroe & @stevenlenton.bsky.social (Puffin)
Visit the most magical shop in town, where two friends will have to be resourceful if they want to stay out of trouble - a story about friendship and adventure! #SparkLonglist
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My mum gave a copy of The Green-Fingered Witch to a friend's granddaughter, and this was the wonderful thank you card she received 💚💜🎃
Somebody REALLY loves our book @stevenlenton.bsky.social, and look at Mia's amazing illustration! 💚💜✨
#thegreenfingeredwitch #picturebook #gift #thankyou
Somebody REALLY loves our book @stevenlenton.bsky.social, and look at Mia's amazing illustration! 💚💜✨
#thegreenfingeredwitch #picturebook #gift #thankyou
December 9, 2024 at 11:28 AM
My mum gave a copy of The Green-Fingered Witch to a friend's granddaughter, and this was the wonderful thank you card she received 💚💜🎃
Somebody REALLY loves our book @stevenlenton.bsky.social, and look at Mia's amazing illustration! 💚💜✨
#thegreenfingeredwitch #picturebook #gift #thankyou
Somebody REALLY loves our book @stevenlenton.bsky.social, and look at Mia's amazing illustration! 💚💜✨
#thegreenfingeredwitch #picturebook #gift #thankyou
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⏰CHRISTMAS ART AUCTION COUNTDOWN!
Pick up the perfect Christmas present for your kids' books fan from your Festi-faves incl. Axel Scheffler @cressidacowell.bsky.social @dc-litchfield.bsky.social @stevenlenton.bsky.social @nadiashireen.bsky.social + MORE!
Bids close 8.00pm TOMORROW Sunday 08/12
Pick up the perfect Christmas present for your kids' books fan from your Festi-faves incl. Axel Scheffler @cressidacowell.bsky.social @dc-litchfield.bsky.social @stevenlenton.bsky.social @nadiashireen.bsky.social + MORE!
Bids close 8.00pm TOMORROW Sunday 08/12
December 7, 2024 at 6:05 PM
⏰CHRISTMAS ART AUCTION COUNTDOWN!
Pick up the perfect Christmas present for your kids' books fan from your Festi-faves incl. Axel Scheffler @cressidacowell.bsky.social @dc-litchfield.bsky.social @stevenlenton.bsky.social @nadiashireen.bsky.social + MORE!
Bids close 8.00pm TOMORROW Sunday 08/12
Pick up the perfect Christmas present for your kids' books fan from your Festi-faves incl. Axel Scheffler @cressidacowell.bsky.social @dc-litchfield.bsky.social @stevenlenton.bsky.social @nadiashireen.bsky.social + MORE!
Bids close 8.00pm TOMORROW Sunday 08/12
You can now grow dragons in Portugal! A lovely new hardback edition in the series with Rachel Morrisroe ✨
December 3, 2024 at 6:20 AM
You can now grow dragons in Portugal! A lovely new hardback edition in the series with Rachel Morrisroe ✨
Fourth Wicked viewing and the best so far because Bob came along!!!! So fun and surrounded by gorgeous dogs! His cowardly lion costume proved a bit of a hit 🤣🩷💚
December 1, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Fourth Wicked viewing and the best so far because Bob came along!!!! So fun and surrounded by gorgeous dogs! His cowardly lion costume proved a bit of a hit 🤣🩷💚
A terrific Festive Draw-Off with @sophyhenn.bsky.social Adam Stower and Nick Sharratt at @booknookhove.bsky.social - always fun with these guys - thank you to everyone who are along! 🥳🎄🥰
December 1, 2024 at 7:19 AM
A terrific Festive Draw-Off with @sophyhenn.bsky.social Adam Stower and Nick Sharratt at @booknookhove.bsky.social - always fun with these guys - thank you to everyone who are along! 🥳🎄🥰
New Magical Mermaid print available in my store from today!
stevenlentonshop.etsy.com/listing/1820...
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How to Grow A Mermaid - Etsy
This Giclée Prints item is sold by StevenLentonShop. Ships from United Kingdom. Listed on Nov 30, 2024
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November 30, 2024 at 12:57 PM
New Magical Mermaid print available in my store from today!
stevenlentonshop.etsy.com/listing/1820...
stevenlentonshop.etsy.com/listing/1820...
Happy Kidslit Christmas Party Day!!! See you all tonight 🥳🎄
November 29, 2024 at 8:39 AM
Happy Kidslit Christmas Party Day!!! See you all tonight 🥳🎄
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I'm so proud to have had FOUR picture books published in 2024! 📚 🥰 Illustrated by four equally amazing #illustrators: #DavidRoberts, @brizidamagro.bsky.social, @thomasdocherty.bsky.social & @stevenlenton.bsky.social ✨✨✨✨
These would all make great #Christmas #gifts, just saying 😉💖 #picturebooks
These would all make great #Christmas #gifts, just saying 😉💖 #picturebooks
November 28, 2024 at 4:04 PM
I'm so proud to have had FOUR picture books published in 2024! 📚 🥰 Illustrated by four equally amazing #illustrators: #DavidRoberts, @brizidamagro.bsky.social, @thomasdocherty.bsky.social & @stevenlenton.bsky.social ✨✨✨✨
These would all make great #Christmas #gifts, just saying 😉💖 #picturebooks
These would all make great #Christmas #gifts, just saying 😉💖 #picturebooks
I've been thinking of changing my name!
Since Elaine Paige has her own way of pronouncing my name, in solidarity, I will henceforward be known, no longer as LEN-TON, but as simply LEMSIP.
😉
Since Elaine Paige has her own way of pronouncing my name, in solidarity, I will henceforward be known, no longer as LEN-TON, but as simply LEMSIP.
😉
November 24, 2024 at 9:07 PM
I've been thinking of changing my name!
Since Elaine Paige has her own way of pronouncing my name, in solidarity, I will henceforward be known, no longer as LEN-TON, but as simply LEMSIP.
😉
Since Elaine Paige has her own way of pronouncing my name, in solidarity, I will henceforward be known, no longer as LEN-TON, but as simply LEMSIP.
😉