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Non-fiction books and magazine inspiring children to explore their natural curiosity and passion for learning 💥 💡

Books: https://www.whatonearthbooks.com/
What on Earth! Magazine: https://www.whatonearthmag.com/
A brilliant night at the #BSMEAwards2025 celebrating Britain’s best editors, art directors, writers and columnists! We’re proud to share that our very own Editor-in-Chief, Andrew Pettie, won ‘Editor of the Year' in the Youth category 🏆 ⭐️
November 28, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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There's even an #Endies category for BEST CLIFF’S NOTES VERSION taken by THIS BOOK IS TOO QUIET from @whatonearth.bsky.social 10/16
November 27, 2025 at 9:50 AM
We have our champions! 🎉

Huge congratulations to Ryde School with Upper Chine (Isle of Wight) — the overall winners of the What on Earth! National Schools Quiz 2025! 🏆

Massive well done to all the incredible schools who took part! And a big thank you to our fantastic charity partner, @sla.org.uk.
November 27, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Something festive has jingled its way in… our December/January issue cover! 🎅 ✨

🐻‍❄️ Discover how explorers brave Earth's frozen poles.
🎄 Fascinating festive traditions from around the world.
🎉 26 things you need to know about in 2026.

Subscribers, this issue is dashing through the snow to you! 💌 ❄️
November 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Harriet Tubman, Force of Nature @whatonearth.bsky.social Booth 504 #NCTE25 youtu.be/63m-pdzFbOI?...
Harriet Tubman, Force of Nature Book Trailer
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November 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Sales Manager at @whatonearth.bsky.social
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience).
Location: London, hybrid.
Closing date: 3 December 2025.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Congratulations to the authors and illustrators of the 2026 Notable Children's Poetry Books, just announced at #NCTE25!
November 22, 2025 at 9:47 PM
We’re beyond excited to reveal that Harriet Tubman, A Force of Nature has been chosen as one of @slj.com’s Best Poetry Books of 2025 🏆 ⭐️

Huge congratulations to the author and illustrator, Caroline Brewer!

https://www.slj.com/story/best-poetry-books-2025-slj-best-books
Best Poetry Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books
Vibrant anthologies, powerful celebrations of groundbreaking figures, and volumes filled with concrete poems and traditional rhymes make their appearance on our Best Poetry list.
www.slj.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🔥 New interview alert! Caroline Brewer chats with @yabookscentral.bsky.social about Harriet Tubman, A Force of Nature.

PLUS, find out how you can win your very own copy (US-only)!

Find out more here:
yabookscentral.com/author-chat-...
Author Chat with Caroline Brewer (Harriet Tubman, Force of Nature: A Biography in Poems), Plus Giveaway~ US ONLY! – YA Books Central
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November 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
There's nothing better than spying your books out in the wild 👀 🤩

We’re so proud to see Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia on shelves across the UK, including @waterstones.bsky.social, Wantage Bookshop, The British Museum, @foylesforbooks.bsky.social, and more!

📚: whatonearth.pub/46nnUxO
November 7, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Wonderful #childrensbooks told through #poetry about an amazing woman who escaped and then helped others escape from slavery and more👩🏿

#BookReview: #HarrietTubmanForceOfNature by #CarolineBrewer
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October 29, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Here's an interview with Caroline Brewer author of HARRIET TUBMAN, FORCE OF NATURE from @whatonearth.bsky.social yabookscentral.com/author-chat-...
November 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Have you ever wondered what’s going on inside your favourite animals’ homes? 👀

With Marvellous Animal Homes, use the magic lens to see through, peek behind and tunnel deep into bear dens, armadillo burrows, termite nests, beehives, bat tents, squirrel dreys and more! 🔍

📚: whatonearth.pub/476qLvx
October 27, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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HARRIET TUBMAN, FORCE OF NATURE from @whatonearth.bsky.social featured in @theguardian.com in today's roundup of #Best new #kidsbooks! "A soaring verse biography of the heroic abolitionist with superb collaged illustrations, ideal for sharing with children of 7+" www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...
Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels
The healing power of gardens; celebrating an abolitionist; hope in the toughest times; a gladiator romantasy and more
www.theguardian.com
October 26, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Something out-of-this-world has just landed… our November cover! 🚀

🛸 Blast off on an epic voyage across the solar system (and beyond!)
🎃 Marvel at a record-breaking pumpkin
🍼 Discover why we adore cute baby animals

Subscribers, get ready - this stellar issue is rocketing its way to you! 💌
October 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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Editorial Assistant at @whatonearth.bsky.social
Salary: £25,000.
Location: London, hybrid work structure
Closing date: 31 October 2025.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Tap into topics that fascinate kids with a Nonfiction Series webinar hosted by @pubspotlight.bsky.social next Tuesday October 28th at 3pm EDT/12pm PDT 🧠 💡

Register here:
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Or email: [email protected]
October 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating Harriet Tubman, a force of nature whose courage and spirit changed history ⭐️

Caroline Brewer’s lyrical poetry book brings Tubman’s extraordinary story to life through rhythm, rhyme and striking collage illustrations.

📚: https://whatonearth.pub/3VuPGCe
October 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Teachers and librarians, don't miss the Peters' reading for pleasure conference Love Literacy on 27th Nov 2025!

Our Founder & CEO, Christopher Lloyd, will be leading a workshop on how non-fiction books are vital to teen development in the internet age.

Secure your spot: peters.co.uk/love-literacy
October 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Celebrate #IrishBookWeek with Greatest Stuff on Earth! 🇮🇪

Chosen for 'The Best Irish Books of 2025' by @childrensbooksireland.ie, this book is a quirky romp through the stuff that makes up our world.

Pick up your copy from your local bookstore today!

@booksaremybag.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Happy #Bookshopday Day 📚 ✨

Bookshops are at the heart of communities, inspiring children to fall in love with reading and learning.

Find your local bookshop here: booksaremybag.com/bookshopsearch

#ChooseBookshops @booksaremybag.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Millions of adults across the UK read every day, but half still resist calling themselves "readers", according to @readingagency.bsky.social latest State of the Nation research.

47% of adults reject the label even though 77% of them read daily or weekly.

Read the full research here: bit.ly/46ItklZ
October 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Say hello to Christopher Lloyd and illustrator Andy Smith, pictured here with their @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social book, Funny FACTopia! 🤣 🤪

We can’t wait to celebrate World Book Day 2026 with all of you! 📚

#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #ReadingForFun
September 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM