@clairelinney.bsky.social I loved Time Tub Travellers and passed it on to my wife who is now going to use it with her class considering it is much more interesting, inspiring and relevant than the text they were going to use. Thank you and @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social who recommended it.
Amazing, thank you for letting my know!! 🤩
Actual real doctors know this TERF and gender critical stuff is bigoted horseshit.
Two black women in glasses and woolly jumpers stand in front of a back drop saying BBC Radio London!
The glasses not only make me look cool they are hiding the massive sty on my eye. Thank god it was radio! Such a pleasure to be invited back to talk about some of my fav Black authored books!
I was invited back on BBC London radio to recommend some lovely books!
Every time there's a breaking story about a celeb's treatment of women, everyone in the book world asks, "Is it finally Walliams?" Well, it finally is.
Ah, I don’t think I read down that far….
I mean I just opened it and saw The City of Stolen Magic, Tyger and The First Year at the top so this list automatically has my full endorsement!
We are into the last 5 days of the #Creatives4Sudan auction. There are some INCREDIBLE lots on there. Please consider a cheeky little bid. EG on creative mentoring from @rashmiwriting.bsky.social #KeepEyesOnSudan app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
Thank you!! ☺️
Happy publication day to Wild Journey: A Flight of Stories Across Deserts & Forests, Cities & Seas by A.M. Dassu and illustrated by Joe Lillington. Five captivating stories of emotional growth from across the globe connected by migrating starlings with stunning illustrations👇🏽
For ages 7+
Newham Libraries (my locals) are a lifeline for our community. But the Council is considering slashing the budget by 50%.This could mean closures, staff cuts, and service reductions. As we approach the year of reading we can’t allow councils to defund our libraries! actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
Love this book!!
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It’s November 1st and I just checked, I have not turned into a pumpkin nor ceased to exist. I’ve checked in on all the other Black authors and illustrators and can confirm we all still exist after Black history month ends. In case you were wondering.
I mean the irony makes me chuckle to this day
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Meme of Michael Keaton characters. The top as Bruce Wayne, looking all smart and rich, with the wording, Aspiring writer hoping to be published on day. At the bottom, Beetlejuice looking hysterical, with hair sticking out everywhere, the wording, Self published author after years of writing, editing, designing, marketing and social media.
Accurate. #WritingCommuity #WriterSky #WritersLife
I nearly went to Christian camp at age 14 because my friends who went all got to snog loads of boys 😂
It is so beautiful - one of my favourite books ever!!!
Scary carved pumpkin that has started to go mouldy and is sagging to one side.
Me the next day if I stay out past 10pm.
Oh that’s very cool!
Birdie by JP Rose
Day 30 of sharing my favourite Black authored books and today is one of my favourite kids books Birdie. This is about mixed heritage identity, pit ponies and families, all set in 1950s Yorkshire. It’s just stunning.
Dance of Resistance: the Josephine Baker story by Catherine Johnson
Day 29 of sharing my favourite black authored books and it has to be this gem from Catherine Johnson. Josephine Baker was an extraordinary woman and this is a brilliant storybook bringing her to life from her childhood to working for the resistance. For ages 8+
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This is such sad news…one of the few publishers that really got it when it comes to inclusivity and diversity in kids literature
Wildfire is set to publish Patrice Lawrence’s "sweeping historical novel", inspired by the life of Josephine Baker. The Last Star in Paris will be published on 11th February 2027 👇 #BookSky
Mayowa ans the sea of words by Chibundu Onuzo
Day 28 of my favourite Black authored books and we have the wonderful Mayowa and the Sea of Words by Chibundu Onuzo. A charming and original adventure with a strong message about social responsibility. And introduces the strange world of logosaltering aka book jumping! For ages 8+
Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Abike-Iyimide
Ace of Spades by Faridah Abike-Iyimide
Day 26 and 27 of my favourite Black authored books and next up are two compelling thrillers. Ace of Spades looks at the weaponisation of racism in a prestigious boarding school. And Where Sleeping Girls Lie looks at SA in a boarding school setting with Mean Girl vibes. Both are excellent.
So, now there's a booker prize for 8-12 year old kidlit, let's have one for YA and picture books. The PB one I already have a name for. The Picture Booker.
