Alastair Chisholm

Image shows the book 'Reek' by Alastair Chisholm with the subtitle 'Who will triumph in the fight for the right to breathe?'. Also in the image is the QP Pro2 air quality monitor by Smart Air UK showing high levels of tVOC and the Blast Mini which has been painted Mondrian style

This #WorldBookDayUK, we recommend Reek by Alastair Chisholm.

Reek illustrates how environments influence behaviour.
In the real world, air quality influences health, productivity, and wellbeing.

Stories teach us this - science confirms it 💨

#WorldBookDay @alastairc.com

Ben's Gargoyle by Keith Gray I Am Reading: Ben's Gargoyle by Keith Gray

This week #IAmReading BEN'S GARGOYLE by #KeithGray, illustrated by @keithrobinson.bsky.social, an awesome gothic tale with great characters and themes, told in an accessible and evocative style. Great stuff!

👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading...

@barringtonstoke.bsky.social #KidLitUk #BensGargoyle

We Are Dragon by Alastair Chisholm Publication Date: 9 April 2026 The Blurb Rieka’s world is on fire.She’s lived her whole life aboard Constructs, giant mechanical creatures that battle each other for territory. Now a ne…

The first review of WE ARE DRAGON is out, and it's a corker!

"Highly original, technically brilliant, and utterly gripping, this is middle-grade sci-fi at its absolute peak."

Thank you so much! 😍

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@nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUk #WeAreDragon

Bookpost of the highest order! Cannot wait for the conclusion to this epic trilogy by @alastairc.com . Thank you @nosycrow.bsky.social

Thanks Jill for this lovely write up of Sticky Mildred! 😍

The book and its press release. The cover shows an angry-looking black dragon rearing up against a bright green background.

I’ve loved the first two books in this fabulous middle grade trilogy by @alastairc.com and can’t wait to discover how it ends. We Are Dragon hits the shelves on 09/04 🐲

Enormous thanks go to @thesianpages.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

Animagicals – Mia’s Tiger by Paula Harrison I Am Reading: Animagicals – Mia’s Tiger by Paula Harrison

This week #IAmReading MIA'S TIGER, the first book in the #ANIMAGICALS series from Paula Harrison, illustrated by Erwin Madrid. It's a lovely early reader adventure – I think new readers will devour this series!

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@paulabooks.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUk

The Golden Monkey Mystery by Piu DasGupta I Am Reading: The Golden Monkey Mystery by Piu DasGupta

This week #IAmReading THE GOLDEN MONKEY MYSTERY by Piu DasGupta, and what a lovely book it is! Galloping adventure, a great heroine, a beautiful setting and strong themes. A fantastic story for middle-grade readers!

👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading...
@piudg.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUk

Support every trans, non-binary or questioning person you know. Speak out for those you don’t. Vote for politicians who want to expand humanity, not shrink it. And for god’s sake, stop buying Harry Potter or the works of those who want to ruin the lives of our loved ones out of their own ignorance.

Sticky Mildred: Get kids excited about bath time in a hilarious cautionary tale on cleanliness from an award-winning author, for ages 3, 4, 5, 6 Get kids excited about bath time in a hilarious cautionary tale on cleanliness from an award-winning author, for ages 3, 4, 5, 6

Happy publication day to @alastairc.com and @rikinparekh.bsky.social. #stickymildred is a riot of colour, chaos and fun. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

A video of Alastair Chisholm with his dog Whisky and his new picture book STICKY MILDRED, illustrated by Rikin Parekh.

A poster for Bookshop.org's READ IT FORWARD campaign. Poster shows the cover to the book Sticky Mildred, and says that 10% of all Bookshop.org children's book sales will go to BookTrust and Scottish Book Trust in February 2026.

It's STICKY MILDRED DAY!

She's the stickiest creature who ever lived… And she HATES taking a bath! With silliness, antics and calamities brilliantly illustrated by the @rikinparekh.bsky.social, it's out today!

👉 alastairc.com/books/sticky...

@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #KidLitUk #StickyMildred

New Writer 2026: Amie Robertson Children's and YA

Delighted that my writing group has two winners in this year's new writers cohort.

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A poster for the Bookshop.org 'Read It Forward' campaign, where 10% of all Bookshop.org children's book sales will go to BookTrust and Scottish Book Trust in February 2026. Poster shows the books I AM WOLF, I AM RAVEN and WE ARE DRAGON by Alastair Chisholm

I'm supporting #ReadItForward2026! If you buy I AM WOLF, I AM RAVEN, or the finale WE ARE DRAGON (pre-order) during February, then @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social will donate 10% to @booktrust.org.uk and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social!

👉 uk.bookshop.org/a/1833/97818...
@nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUk

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2026! Alastair Chisholm joined the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature in Dubai for school and public events

I had an incredible experience at the #EmiratesLitFest! Student events, public events, and getting to chat to some brilliant teachers, librarians – and of course, the kids themselves were awesome. Thanks to everyone involved!
#KidLitUk @nosycrow.bsky.social

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Crow: Thief of Magic by Fiona Dixon I Am Reading: Crow: Thief of Magic by Fiona Dixon

My first #IAmReading of 2026 is CROW: THIEF OF MAGIC by @fionadixon.bsky.social, a rattling tale of magic, thievery and danger with some brilliant world-building. Great for future fans of Shadow and Bone!
@harpercollins.bsky.social #KidLitUk #CrowThiefOfMagic

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Meet Mildred Honeyfur, the stickiest squirrel who ever lived!🐿️🍯

We're celebrating #SquirrelAppreciationDay with Sticky Mildred by @alastairc.com and @rikinparekh.bsky.social!

Perfect for sticky little readers age 3+ and exasperated parents teaching the importance of bath time 🛁

(The camera shake is because my daughter started laughing at Whisky's antics while she was recording 😂) #WhiskyIsHelping

So excited to share (with help from Whisky!) the third book of the I Am Wolf series – WE ARE DRAGON! It all ends here, and everything is cranked up to 11 as Rieka tries to save the world – but at what cost…?
#WeAreDragon @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUk #IAmWolf

Honestly I immediately had Rowlf pegged for that, which is raising interesting questions about my formative years.

The muppet characters Statler and Waldorf

Statler and Waldorf as the velociraptors, obviously.

I just heard a small kid ask why there aren't muppets in Jurassic Park and it's like I never really understood what was missing from my life until now.

Next, some of our brilliant books for ages 7+/9+ which came out this year ... (3/5) @lindsaygalvin.bsky.social @catwrote.bsky.social @eveainsworth.bsky.social @alastairc.com @writerdavidlong.bsky.social @serenakpatel.bsky.social @gill-lewis.bsky.social

Murder at Christmas by Fleur Hitchcock I Am Reading: Murder at Christmas by Fleur Hitchcock

This week #IAmReading #MurderAtChristmas by @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social, and it's the season for strange hotels, mysterious guests, suspicious staff, dead bodies and kidnap… Page-turning fun from a queen of middle-grade murder!

👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading...
@nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUk

Scottish Book Trust We are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland.

Every child deserves the magic of books. ✨📚 But for too many families this winter, books will feel like a luxury they can't afford.

Donate to our Christmas Appeal today to give the magic of books to children and families accessing food banks this festive season. 🎄

Ice Dancer by Alex Cotter I Am Reading: Ice Dancer by Alex Cotter

This week #IAmReading @alexcotter.bsky.social's ICE DANCER, a tale of grief, friendship, family and joy, and a mystery rooted in an ice skating competition from years before… A powerful and sensitive story ❤️⛸️

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@nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUk

A Reindeer Called Joy by Helen Peters I Am Reading: A Reindeer Called Joy by Helen Peters

This week #IAmReading Helen Peters' latest, A REINDEER CALLED JOY – a perfect easy-read book for any young animal lovers, with lovely illustrations from Ellie Snowdon!

Read more 👉 alastairc.com/i-am-reading...

@nosycrow.bsky.social @helenpeters.bsky.social #KidLitUk #EllieSnowdon

We're ready for you! We hope to see you tomorrow and Saturday! Come to #Edinburgh to start your Christmas shopping!

#BookWeekScotland

Stop by our stall at the Scottish Christmas Book Fair in #Edinburgh tomorrow and Saturday to pick up the perfect gifts for the young readers in your life (and some free festive snacks)📚 Plus, don't miss our book signing slot with the brilliant @alastairc.com at 1.30pm on Saturday!