Taslin Pollock
@taslinpollock.bsky.social
Writer | Contemporary MG | Scottish Book Trust New Writer Awardee 2024 | S1 Leeds Literary LL 2024 | All Stories Mentee 2022 | HarperCollins Academy 2022 | Searchlight Novel Opening SL 2022 | Golden Egg Award SL 2022 | she/her
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First look at the scribes that bring to you this winter 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘴 𝘈 📢
Stay tuned for our special issue/anthology of short stories featuring the enigmatic Atlas A. 📚
Stay tuned for our special issue/anthology of short stories featuring the enigmatic Atlas A. 📚
November 6, 2025 at 3:47 AM
First look at the scribes that bring to you this winter 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘓𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘈𝘵𝘭𝘢𝘴 𝘈 📢
Stay tuned for our special issue/anthology of short stories featuring the enigmatic Atlas A. 📚
Stay tuned for our special issue/anthology of short stories featuring the enigmatic Atlas A. 📚
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I'm doing a Loki signing along with some MASSIVELY famous authors on Dec 6th at @booksellercrow.bsky.social in South London. Come and get Christmas signed books as presents for bookish friends and family of all ages. www.thebookseller.com/news/the-boo... #KidLitUK #Booksky #UKKidlit
The Bookseller Crow to host signing day with Holly Jackson, Jessie Burton, Lucy Mangan and Louie Stowell
The Bookseller Crow in Crystal Palace has announced a Christmas signing day next month, featuring Holly Jackson, Jessie Burton, Lucy Mangan and Louie Stowell.
www.thebookseller.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:28 AM
I'm doing a Loki signing along with some MASSIVELY famous authors on Dec 6th at @booksellercrow.bsky.social in South London. Come and get Christmas signed books as presents for bookish friends and family of all ages. www.thebookseller.com/news/the-boo... #KidLitUK #Booksky #UKKidlit
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The 2026 Carnegies nominations are live! 🎉 Join us in celebrating the exceptional storytelling and illustration recognised this year. 🏆 Get ready for an inspiring awards season! Congrats to all nominees! 📖❤️
https://carnegies.co.uk/nominations-announced-2026
#Carnegies2026
https://carnegies.co.uk/nominations-announced-2026
#Carnegies2026
November 3, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Oh this is such sad news. Knights Of have been such a force for good in this industry - we need more companies like them, not fewer. www.thebookseller.com/news/indepen...
Independent children's publisher Knights Of set to close
Award-winning inclusive children’s publisher Knights Of is set to close, The Bookseller understands, with accountancy firm Hart Shaw instructed to place the company in liquidation, pending a vote of t...
www.thebookseller.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Oh this is such sad news. Knights Of have been such a force for good in this industry - we need more companies like them, not fewer. www.thebookseller.com/news/indepen...
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Huge thanks to the lovely folks @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social for sending a finished copy of fabulous middle grade adventure Small Wonder by @mossmontmomery.bsky.social, giving me the opportunity to reshare my review 😊
#KidlitUK #UKKidlit
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#KidlitUK #UKKidlit
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October 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Huge thanks to the lovely folks @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social for sending a finished copy of fabulous middle grade adventure Small Wonder by @mossmontmomery.bsky.social, giving me the opportunity to reshare my review 😊
#KidlitUK #UKKidlit
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#KidlitUK #UKKidlit
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Woo hoo 🎉Our ambassador Sita Brahmachari won The Malorie Blackman Impact Award at #TheDiverseBookAwards last night.
Congrats to all the other winners, and thank you to Abiola Bello and Helen Lewis for hosting another wonderful and important Awards.
#TheDBAwards @malorieblackman.bsky.social
Congrats to all the other winners, and thank you to Abiola Bello and Helen Lewis for hosting another wonderful and important Awards.
#TheDBAwards @malorieblackman.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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With the IBC Excluded Voices report making for sober reading this week, let’s use #KidsBooksFriday to celebrate brilliant books from global majority writers.
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/excluded-voi...
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/excluded-voi...
October 10, 2025 at 6:47 AM
With the IBC Excluded Voices report making for sober reading this week, let’s use #KidsBooksFriday to celebrate brilliant books from global majority writers.
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/excluded-voi...
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/excluded-voi...
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Enter now to win a copy of Crow Children by James Dixon, our suitably spooky Junior Book of the Month 🐦⬛
Junior Book of the Month: Crow Children by James Dixon
We are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland.
www.scottishbooktrust.com
October 9, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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#kidlitUK #UKKidLit Children’ Books People! You might find this report on “Own Voice representation in the creation of UK children’s books” interesting / enraging. HT @clairelinney.bsky.social
Excluded Voices report
Is UK publishing diverse? Read the Excluded Voices report, our latest research into the number of Own Voice authors and illustrators creating children’s books.
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org
October 8, 2025 at 11:08 AM
#kidlitUK #UKKidLit Children’ Books People! You might find this report on “Own Voice representation in the creation of UK children’s books” interesting / enraging. HT @clairelinney.bsky.social
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If you loved @poetclare.bsky.social wonderful ‘The Untameables’ you’ll be blown away by ‘The Othernauts’ a rollicking ride through Greek mythology!
Coming next year from Piccadilly Press and sure to be a Herculean hit!!
#kidlituk #ukkidlit
Coming next year from Piccadilly Press and sure to be a Herculean hit!!
#kidlituk #ukkidlit
October 8, 2025 at 9:36 AM
If you loved @poetclare.bsky.social wonderful ‘The Untameables’ you’ll be blown away by ‘The Othernauts’ a rollicking ride through Greek mythology!
Coming next year from Piccadilly Press and sure to be a Herculean hit!!
#kidlituk #ukkidlit
Coming next year from Piccadilly Press and sure to be a Herculean hit!!
#kidlituk #ukkidlit
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Book lovers! The @childreninread.bsky.social charity book auction is live.
Loads of books to bid on including lot 274: a dedicated copy of my YA supernatural romcom #CloudNine ☁️💘 and a cute custom water bottle. All proceeds to BBC Children in Need 💗🧸📚
#booksky
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Loads of books to bid on including lot 274: a dedicated copy of my YA supernatural romcom #CloudNine ☁️💘 and a cute custom water bottle. All proceeds to BBC Children in Need 💗🧸📚
#booksky
jumblebee.co.uk/childreninre...
October 5, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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So grateful to my colleagues for the work that has gone into this crucial report and proud of my tiny part in it. All schools should have a well stocked library and qualified librarian. The difference it makes to children’s learning and wellbeing is immeasurable. #KidLitUK #KidLit #SchoolLibraries
Do you believe all schools should have a library? 📚
It might surprise you, therefore, that there is no legal requirement for Scotland’s schools to have a school library or librarian.
We are calling on Scottish Government to change this story.
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It might surprise you, therefore, that there is no legal requirement for Scotland’s schools to have a school library or librarian.
We are calling on Scottish Government to change this story.
www.scottishbooktrust.com/our-research...
September 30, 2025 at 12:32 PM
So grateful to my colleagues for the work that has gone into this crucial report and proud of my tiny part in it. All schools should have a well stocked library and qualified librarian. The difference it makes to children’s learning and wellbeing is immeasurable. #KidLitUK #KidLit #SchoolLibraries
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I am so looking forward to this FREE online event on Oct 9th with Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children's Books. If you know any secondary schools who might be interested, please do pass along. I will be talking about my favourite things - fairytales and folklore! #UKKidLit #BookSky 💙📚
Calling all secondary school teachers & librarians! Join @bexhogan.bsky.social on 9th Oct for a FREE virtual event where students will learn about fascinating folktales and uncover the lesser-told history of faery tales and their forgotten origins.
Book now 👉 sevenstories.org.uk/event/author...
Book now 👉 sevenstories.org.uk/event/author...
September 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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WORLD BOOK WEEK OFFER
Are you a school in the Scottish islands? Would you like an author visit with no author fees? Step this way and check out the alt text below….
Please get in touch via my website contact form 📚🏴
@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social @asls.org.uk @slgscotland.bsky.social
Are you a school in the Scottish islands? Would you like an author visit with no author fees? Step this way and check out the alt text below….
Please get in touch via my website contact form 📚🏴
@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social @asls.org.uk @slgscotland.bsky.social
September 9, 2025 at 8:56 AM
WORLD BOOK WEEK OFFER
Are you a school in the Scottish islands? Would you like an author visit with no author fees? Step this way and check out the alt text below….
Please get in touch via my website contact form 📚🏴
@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social @asls.org.uk @slgscotland.bsky.social
Are you a school in the Scottish islands? Would you like an author visit with no author fees? Step this way and check out the alt text below….
Please get in touch via my website contact form 📚🏴
@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social @asls.org.uk @slgscotland.bsky.social
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Buy ANY book site-wide 22-24 September, and you could win a £250 digital gift card!
Buy any book stocked by @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social through my shop uk.bookshop.org/shop/WhoWhat...
As an affiliate, I may earn from purchases.
#books #ukkidlit #bookshop #homeeducation
Buy any book stocked by @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social through my shop uk.bookshop.org/shop/WhoWhat...
As an affiliate, I may earn from purchases.
#books #ukkidlit #bookshop #homeeducation
September 22, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Buy ANY book site-wide 22-24 September, and you could win a £250 digital gift card!
Buy any book stocked by @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social through my shop uk.bookshop.org/shop/WhoWhat...
As an affiliate, I may earn from purchases.
#books #ukkidlit #bookshop #homeeducation
Buy any book stocked by @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social through my shop uk.bookshop.org/shop/WhoWhat...
As an affiliate, I may earn from purchases.
#books #ukkidlit #bookshop #homeeducation
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My children's books of the year so far since you didn't ask are Boss of the Underword by Tor Freeman, Donut Squad by @neillcameron.bsky.social and Don't Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson and @dansantat.bsky.social. The latter is a picture book so those recs cover 3-12 year olds, you're welcome.
September 22, 2025 at 11:56 AM
My children's books of the year so far since you didn't ask are Boss of the Underword by Tor Freeman, Donut Squad by @neillcameron.bsky.social and Don't Trust Fish by Neil Sharpson and @dansantat.bsky.social. The latter is a picture book so those recs cover 3-12 year olds, you're welcome.
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I’ll be making a rare 2025 public appearance on the 3rd of October, as part of the Ipswich Book Festival. There will be scribbling, story creation, live drawing, and book signing if you like. Dancing optional. Maybe see you there!
September 21, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I’ll be making a rare 2025 public appearance on the 3rd of October, as part of the Ipswich Book Festival. There will be scribbling, story creation, live drawing, and book signing if you like. Dancing optional. Maybe see you there!
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Join us! #kidlituk #ukkidlit Speakers: @imogenrw.bsky.social @balirai.bsky.social @alomshaha.bsky.social @jasbinderbilan.bsky.social @rashmiwriting.bsky.social @sufiyaahmed.bsky.social Sita Brahmachari, Nizrana Farook, Serena Patel & MORE! Tickets £20 /online £5
www.sailfest.org.uk/sailfest2025
www.sailfest.org.uk/sailfest2025
#KidLitUK #UKKidlit folks! If you’re at a loose end next Saturday, come join us at SAILFest 2025 to discuss “the barriers and possibilities of South Asian children’s books in the UK with authors who have built a career in children’s books and those who elevate and shine a light on children’s books”
Register to attend — SAIL Fest UK
SAIL Festival is held at the British Library on Friday 6th September. You can register to attend in person or for the live stream.
www.sailfest.org.uk
September 21, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Join us! #kidlituk #ukkidlit Speakers: @imogenrw.bsky.social @balirai.bsky.social @alomshaha.bsky.social @jasbinderbilan.bsky.social @rashmiwriting.bsky.social @sufiyaahmed.bsky.social Sita Brahmachari, Nizrana Farook, Serena Patel & MORE! Tickets £20 /online £5
www.sailfest.org.uk/sailfest2025
www.sailfest.org.uk/sailfest2025
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In the run-up to #BlackHistoryMonth in October, we're offering schools the chance to win one of three bundles of @catwrote.bsky.social's acclaimed dyslexia-friendly narrative non-fiction*. (1/2)
September 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
In the run-up to #BlackHistoryMonth in October, we're offering schools the chance to win one of three bundles of @catwrote.bsky.social's acclaimed dyslexia-friendly narrative non-fiction*. (1/2)
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#ukkidlit
(One day I'll remember to use the right # when I write the post! 😂)
(One day I'll remember to use the right # when I write the post! 😂)
When you get a bit overexcited about a book and accidentally pre-order it twice... 🤦♀️🐈⬛🦇📚 Totally worth it and an Xmas gift sorted! Grimogen Darkstar is the fab new #kidlit chapter book from the talented @finlaysonpalmer.bsky.social for ages 7+. Perfect for Halloween! @tinytreebooks.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 8:54 AM
#ukkidlit
(One day I'll remember to use the right # when I write the post! 😂)
(One day I'll remember to use the right # when I write the post! 😂)
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I’m thrilled to see 2 comics on this year’s #WorldBookDay lists. A lot of folk don’t know where to start with comic books, so for this week’s #KidsBooksFriday, what kids comic books might folk not already know about but should definitely go and seek out? #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit #KidsGN📚💬
September 19, 2025 at 7:02 AM
I’m thrilled to see 2 comics on this year’s #WorldBookDay lists. A lot of folk don’t know where to start with comic books, so for this week’s #KidsBooksFriday, what kids comic books might folk not already know about but should definitely go and seek out? #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit #KidsGN📚💬
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Hello teachers!
My book Wild Journey will be published on 6th November and to celebrate it I’m doing a free online school event with Seven Stories The National Centre for Children's Books
sevenstories.org.uk/event/author...
My book Wild Journey will be published on 6th November and to celebrate it I’m doing a free online school event with Seven Stories The National Centre for Children's Books
sevenstories.org.uk/event/author...
Authors into Schools: A.M. Dassu - Seven Stories | The National Centre for Children's Books
sevenstories.org.uk
September 14, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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8 weeks to go 😃 (Just 12 & a bit until December!) Thank you for all the support and pre-orders so far, and to Joshua Seigal for the seal of approval🎄
#ChristmasPoems #UkKidLit #KifLitUK
@tinytreebooks.bsky.social
#ChristmasPoems #UkKidLit #KifLitUK
@tinytreebooks.bsky.social
September 4, 2025 at 7:42 AM
8 weeks to go 😃 (Just 12 & a bit until December!) Thank you for all the support and pre-orders so far, and to Joshua Seigal for the seal of approval🎄
#ChristmasPoems #UkKidLit #KifLitUK
@tinytreebooks.bsky.social
#ChristmasPoems #UkKidLit #KifLitUK
@tinytreebooks.bsky.social
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I have a book out in ONE WEEK! A preorder is a good deed: it lets retailers know there's a lot of demand, so they'll keep loads instock, so they'll sell more. If you'd like to aid my pre pub nerves, a preorder is GOLDEN. And you can do it here or at your local indie! www.walker.co.uk/978152951581...
Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos - Walker Books
PRE-ORDER NOW! THE BRAND-NEW HILARIOUS DOODLE-PACKED DIARY IN THE BESTSELLING LOKI SERIES.‘Tom Gates and Wimpy Kid fans need look no further than this laug...
www.walker.co.uk
September 4, 2025 at 7:57 AM
I have a book out in ONE WEEK! A preorder is a good deed: it lets retailers know there's a lot of demand, so they'll keep loads instock, so they'll sell more. If you'd like to aid my pre pub nerves, a preorder is GOLDEN. And you can do it here or at your local indie! www.walker.co.uk/978152951581...
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Please help me name a cat in my next book!
A grey tabby with four white paws & green eyes
Arrived as a stray three years ago, scrawny & matted & missing half an ear
Owned by 11 year old girl who is feisty & a bit rebellious
Tone of book is humour & mystery
Thank you!
#ukkidlit #booksky
A grey tabby with four white paws & green eyes
Arrived as a stray three years ago, scrawny & matted & missing half an ear
Owned by 11 year old girl who is feisty & a bit rebellious
Tone of book is humour & mystery
Thank you!
#ukkidlit #booksky
September 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM