Diane Ewen

Two weeks today! Book your FREE ticket now: commonwealth.sas.ac.uk/news-events/...

Happy World Book day everyone 📚

Today is the launch of the National Year of Reading. Grab a book now and join in the fun #nationalyearofreading2026

Today is the launch of the National Year of Reading. Grab a book now and join in the fun #nationalyearofreading2026

Section of website called “Featured Illustrator”. Goes on to show 5 titles illustrated by Diane Ewen: Keep Smiling I ❤️Me! Hey You! Coming to England Is That Your Mama? All link through to reviews/To Buy buttons on website.

…which is my cue to remind you that our current Featured Illustrator is the most excellent @creativedy.bsky.social
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#KidLitUK

One month today the book I’ve been working on for the last seven years will be published by @oneworldbooks.bsky.social You can pre-order #Heiresses now through all good bookshops! uk.bookshop.org/p/books/heir...

So that’s where all the telly people hide out. On way 😂

Wow! Getting 900 noisy little dinosaurs all drawing is no easy feat but @rashmiwriting.bsky.social and @creativedy.bsky.social managed it!
Is that what’s known as a successful “Dinodraw”? 🥳🦖🥳
@barneskidslitfest.bsky.social
@puffinbooksuk.bsky.social

Welcome back teachers and students from Tower Hamlets for our FREE London Primary Schools Programme TODAY at Genesis Cinema starring Maz Evans @joshuaseigal.bsky.social @rashmiwriting.bsky.social AND @creativedy.bsky.social. CAN. NOT. WAIT www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools/

Happy international Unicorn day.

TEACHERS OF TOWER HAMLETS! What a top job you've done!

Our FREE events with Maz Evans, Joshua Seigal @rashmiwriting.bsky.social AND @creativedy.bsky.social are now fully booked.

Make sure your school doesn't miss out in 2026 by getting in touch here www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools/

Hope you’re better soon. Looking forward to hearing about the announcement 👂🏾👂🏾

ONLY 2 days until my author-illustrated is out in the world. Still time to pre-order from your local bookshop. 😊

The authorial debut from @creativedy.bsky.social , illustrator of Coming to England and winner of the Jericho Prize and the Queen’s Knickers award.
Preorder: panmacmillan.com/authors/dian...

#booksky #authors #writingcommunity

All of these books are brilliant. Have a great festive break Tim🤶🏾🎉

Love it Tim🔥

Illustration of blue winged horse logo with #PicturesMeanBusiness hashtag. Handwritten text: Why do so many book people keep forgetting to credit illustrators?

Posting a #CoverReveal or #BookBirthday? Credit the ILLUSTRATOR. Not only are you helping boost the artist but it shows people that you or your publisher hired a HUMAN artist.

Esp for cover reveals, also credit book designer.

#PicturesMeanBusiness art by @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social #KidLit

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How to use picture books to support children facing challenging circumstances Get recommendations of picture books to try to talk to children facing difficult circumstances, with ideas from our Writer in Residence Patrice Lawrence.

"Picture books are often quite undervalued, and sometimes seen as a stepping stone to 'proper reading'. But picture books can be transgressive and beautiful and complex." -
@lawrencepatrice.bsky.social. ALL OF THIS!

www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...

Call to acknowledge all writers behind celebrity books - The Society of Authors The Society of Authors is calling for celebrities, publishers and agents to acknowledge the writers behind celebrity books, particularly for children

The @societyofauthors.bsky.social is calling for celebrities, publishers and agents to acknowledge the writers behind celebrity books, particularly for children
societyofauthors.org/2024/12/09/c...

Free picture book mentoring For an underrepresented writer

I'm offering 3 hours of free picture book mentoring for a UK based writer whose voice is underrepresented in children's publishing.

Please help me spread the word by sharing this post.

Full details of how to apply are here:

naomiandjamesjones.substack.com/p/free-pictu...

I’m gonna be joining in with Rashmi and donating my time, knowledge and expertise on this, so give her a follow to keep updated on what’s coming. 😊

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Many congratulations Jamie on your double lollies🎉🎉🎉🎉

Looks and sounds like a brilliant adventure to come. Congrats both🎉🎉

Day 4 of the book advent calendar & we read ‘There Was a Young Reindeer Who Swallowed a Present’ by @kayeb.bsky.social & @creativedy.bsky.social 🎁
We very much enjoyed this one. Little man giggled throughout! Can’t wait to hear my husband read it 😂
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#amreading

Happy #nationalillustrationday Without illustrators you’d probably never see a squirrel in pants.
Feel very lucky to do what I do, grateful to all my amazing clients and to all those who find joy in my illustrations! ❤️#kidlit

98% of parents believe it's important for a child to own their own book. But for some, books are a luxury they can't afford. Your donation to @BookTrust will bring children the comfort of books to cherish for years to come. Donate now: www.booktrust.org.uk/xmas​

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