Anne Thompson

The judges for the CLiPPA (CLPE Poetry Award) 2026 have been announced! Chaired by Nicola Davies, the panel includes Colette Hiller, Jake Hope, Lisa Mead and Anjali Patel. CLiPPA 2026 starts here – follow for shortlist and Shadowing Scheme news. #CLiPPA2026

Blog Tour – Super Questers Mission: Rainforest Magic by Paul Ian Cross illustrated by Katarina Gasko Today I am pleased to be taking part in the blog tour marking the publication of the second in the Super Questers series of chapter books, Rainforest Magic. Paul Ian Cross is an award winning autho…

Today's my turn on the blog tour for SuperQuesters Mission: Rainforest Magic by
@pauliancross.bsky.social illustrated by Katarina Gasko
A perfect mix of STEM & story a great way of encouraging would be scientists. Published 6 Nov. @questfriendz.bsky.social

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🎉 Join @librarylady.bsky.social for day 2 of the SuperQuesters Mission: Rainforest Magic by @pauliancross.bsky.social blog tour.🦜

Tomorrow (5 Nov) the tour continues with @bookcraic.bsky.social!

💫 BOOK BLOG TOUR NEWS! 💫

The blog tour for SuperQuesters Mission: River Crest Rescue by @pauliancross.bsky.social starts on Mon 3 Nov with @readforgood.bsky.social,

Winner of the 10th Klaus Flugge Prize Announced At a ceremony last night, at the Artworkers’ Guild in London, it was announced that Emma Farrarons is the winner of the 2025 Klaus Flugge Prize awarded to the most exciting and promising newc…

Winner of the 10th #KlausFluggePrize Announced!
Congratulations to Emma Farrarons who won with MY HAIR IS AS LONG AS A RIVER, written by Charlie Castle @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social

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Graphic to announce the news that Emma Farrarons is the winner of the 2025 Klaus Flugge Prize with My Hair is as Long as a River, written by Charlie Castle. There is a photograph of Emma and cover of the book plus Klaus Flugge Prize logo.

Graphic congratulating the two illustrators shortlisted alongside winner Emma Farrarons for the 2025 Klaus Flugge Prize, Mikey Please and Rhian Stone.

Congratulations Emma Farrarons, winner of the 2025 #KlausFluggePrize for most exciting and promising newcomer to picture book #illustration with MY HAIR IS AS LONG AS A RIVER, written by Charlie Castle, published by Macmillan Children's Books 💐#BookSky #KidLit
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One for teachers and school librarians! #Kidlit

I always enjoy your books!

War Dog: The true story of Judy, hero of WWII by Tom Palmer illustrated by Carolina Rabei Tom Palmer’s debut picture book bears all the hallmarks of his award winning historical novels for children, balancing comprehensive research and historical facts with an empathetic and acces…

#WarDog: The true story of Judy, hero of WWII by @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social illustrated by #CarolinaRabei

A thoughtful look at a sometimes overlooked aspect of war & perfect for younger readers. Published 14th Aug by @scholasticuk.bsky.social #UKKidLit
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Ask your MP to call for urgent action on Gaza Starvation is spreading across Gaza. Supplies are exhausted, and more lives are being lost each day. Pope Leo has appealed for “an immediate halt to the barbarity of the war.” Email your MP to call...

Starvation is spreading across Gaza. Supplies are exhausted, and more lives are being lost each day.

With @cafod.bsky.social, I'm asking my MP to call for the UK government to take urgent action. Join me:
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Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels A picture of patience; first days at school; a cruise ship detective; a terrible storm; time travellers; rebels in love and more

Some gorgeous summer reading choices from @imogenrw.bsky.social
Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels:
#kidlituk #ukkidlit
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Just putting it out there in the universe

I suspect lots of young people will be wanting to read about girls football following the Lioness’ latest success. I have written lots of books in this genre

Also - for any editors interested, I would always love to write more 😂

#YAReview: My Name is Jodie Jones by Emma Shevah Uncorrected proof cover, publisher David Fickling Books, September 2025, ISBN: 978-1788453516 My Name is Jodie Jones is the most exceptional first hand narrative that I have read this year. The mai…

I’m so grateful to @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social for sending me a proof of the brilliant #YA novel #MyNameIsJodieJones by @emmashevah.bsky.social
#UkKidLit #KidLitUk
Here’s my review👇

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I really like the sound of this one, Jacqui. Will be interested to read your review.

The book together with its press release and a matching postcard that explains how to plant the accompanying pencil (once it’s too short to use) to grow forget-me-not flowers.

A new middle grade from Kirsty Applebaum is always exciting and I can’t wait to read magical mystery The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good. Out 11/09, huge thanks go to @becmason26.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social for this fab proof! 🥰

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

Summer Holiday Reading Fun for Children Schools across the country have now broken up for the summer holidays and if you are looking for ways to encourage children to enjoy books and stories I hope that some of the books and links I am s…

Schools across the country have now broken up for the summer holidays and if you are looking for ways to encourage children to enjoy books and stories I hope that some of the books and links I am sharing here will be helpful. #UKKidLit #SchoolsOut #Summerreading
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Storm Quest – An Adventure Gamebook by Andy Prentice, illustrated by Tom Knight Cover illustration by Christopher Park © Usborne Publishing Limited, 2025 We all know that for anyone who is less enthusiastic about reading, finding the right book or series of books can make all …

An exciting choose your own adventure story, Storm Quest by Andy Prentice, illustrated by Tom Knight, is perfect entertainment for 9+ readers. Out 14/08 from #UsborneBooks

#KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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#MGReview: Gloam by Jack Mackay Cover image by Ben Joel Price, publisher Rock the Boat, 14 August 2025, ISBN: 978-0861549528 Think of every possible synonym for spooky, multiply by ten, and you will get somewhere close to the fee…

Publishing on 14th Aug 2025, #Gloam by #JackMackay is a brilliant new title for your #MGHorror collections. Thanks for my copy @lizscottpr.bsky.social & @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social
#UkKidLit
Here’s my review 👇
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Picture Books to Share Come Back Gosling by Anne Booth & illustrated by David Litchfield (Templar Books – June 2025) Come Back Gosling by Anne Booth is a beautiful story celebrating books, friendship and growin…

It's a bumper #PictureBookFriday with this collection of 8 gorgeous books just perfect for EYFS and KS1 in the autumn term.
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@templarbooks.bsky.social
@scholasticuk.bsky.social

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Cover of the summer issue of the children's online review journal Books for Keeps. Cover taken from The Wood Where Magic Grows by Andy Shepherd, illustration by Ellie Snowdon, and is of a tree spreading out with children climbing in the branches.

Out now! #BfK273, our #summer special! Authorgraph interview Kenneth Oppel, Windows into Illustration Jarvis, new Beyond the Secret Garden, new Picture This, Nikesh Shukla on reading for pleasure + interviews, new #childrensbook reviews & more #KidLit #BookSky 😎
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Wonderful to see you here!

The #LittleRebelsAward is an award for UK radical children’s fiction, run by @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social & @housmansbookshop.bsky.social on behalf of the Alliance of Radical Booksellers.

And we’ve just announced our:
2025 Little Rebels Award Shortlist!

Captivating Middle Grade Felix and the Future Agency by Rachel Morrisroe & illustrated by Paddy Donnelly (Simon & Schuster – May 2025) Being able to know the future might seem like a totally amazing skill to …

Today I'm sharing nine completely captivating middle grade adventures that will get kids reading this summer! Find my reviews on the link below:

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#UKKidLit
#KidLitUK

#MGReview: The Changeling Child by H.S. Norup Cover image by Thy Bui, publisher Pushkin Press/Pushkin Children’s Books, 14 August 2025, ISBN: 978-1782695189 The Changeling Child is the enthralling follow up to H.S. Norup’s 2023 novel Int…

Thank you so very much @pushkinchildrens.bsky.social & @netgalley.bsky.social for early access to #TheChangelingChild by @hsnorup.bsky.social A brilliantly imagined eco-fantasy.
#UkKidLit #MiddleGrade

Here’s my review: vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/07/12/m...

Margaret McDonald Wins 2025 Branford Boase Award Debut author Margaret McDonald added the Branford Boase to her impressive list of awards at a thoroughly enjoyable ceremony held at the Centre for Literacy for Primary Education earlier this week. …

Margaret McDonald Wins 2025 #BranfordBoaseAward
A joyful celebration earlier this week celebrating the best of new fiction for young people. And another prize for #GlasgowBoys! @faberchildrens.bsky.social
#UKKidLit

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Me too, Veronica. I think it will be a popular series.

I'm excited to be working with
@questfriendz.bsky.social to reveal the cover of the
second book in their chapter books series.

SuperQuesters Mission: Rainforest Magic by
@pauliancross.bsky.social‬ is out on 6 Nov.
You can pre-order your copy now:
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Thank you, I'm so glad you've enjoyed them, Stephen. I appreciate your kind comment.

Final bumper issue of Reading Matters from @librarylady.bsky.social includes a recommendation for How to be Disabled and Proud (or at least sorta ok with it …) written by @cathyreay.bsky.social, illustrated by @skietchy.bsky.social. Plus details of The Story Arcade at The Story Museum and lots more.

#Non-fictionReview: Heroines of the Ancient World by Honor Cargill-Martin, illustrated by Margaux Carpentier Cover image by Margaux Carpentier, published by Walker Books, 1 May 2025, ISBN: 978-1529507522 Heroines of the Ancient World is an excellent non-fiction title written by classicist and historian, H…

#HeroinesOfTheAncientWorld is a top-notch non-fiction title for #MG readers, written by #HonorCargillMartin, illustrated by #MargauxCarpentier & published by @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
#UkKidLit #KidLitUk

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