Really enjoyed this thought-provoking article on reading aloud to adults in today’s The Observer theguardian.com/books/article/…

This coming Wednesday, 8th May at 7.30pm, Prof. Jason Whittaker and I will be discussing William Blake's influence on Maurice Sendak for The Blake Society. All welcome! The event is online & free.

Register here: blakesociety.org/product/blake-…

#MauriceSendak #illustration #childrensbooks

Have you seen our wonderful new term time after school events?

Join us for lego, stories and crafts! Limited places.

All the details and how to book here 👉booknookuk.com/events/

#crowdfundingupdate
Day 8. Following a big push yesterday, we've now hit 41% of the target. Thank you for all the support. Details here...
crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-our-boo…

Today Oak and Maple class had a visit from author Piu DasGupta to talk about her new book, secrets of the snakestone. Great to find out what inspires Piu writing and listen to some of the book.

What are you waiting for? Brilliant resources here and ONLY £1.99 🤩⬇️

One month until publication day and it’s finally sinking in that, very soon, DANCERS OF THE DAWN will be in bookshops. Thank you to everyone who’s already pre-ordered a copy or left a review. 🫶

Also, how ✨sparkly✨ are the finished copies!! 😍 #dancersofthedawn

Feeling TINGLY to think my next adventure will publish a month today!! ✨❤️

Here’s the first page, incase you’d like to feel tingly too! 😉

This story is a love letter to eleven year old me, staring out of my bedroom window, dreaming of adventures x

I met a parent this weekend who was keen for modern 'classic adventure stories' so I had to recommend Piu DasGupta 🐍💎's Secrets of the Snakestone. 🐍🐍🐍🐍

Only a couple of weeks before the eggs hatch! And just one more week before my new book 'Bird Boy' - inspired by the Dyfi Osprey Project takes flight onto bookshop shelves!

Pals! If you’re thinking of buying Nen or Glitter Boy, you can do so through Tell Tale Books!

Les is so lovely - I’ve been trying Tik Tok lives over the last few weeks and she’s been joining me for a chat most days!

telltalesbooks.shop/search?q=ian+e…

Just 5 sleeps until the wonderful Sonia Velton will be chatting & signing in Waterstones Durham THIS SATURDAY 11 May. Chatting 10 to 11am. Signing 11am. Free event. Just turn up. Bring friends. Enjoy. Buy books. See you there.

#DeafAwarenessWeek starts today. There are several children's books which explore hearing loss and deafness. Below are just a few which do it in an authentic and accessible way. Please feel free to add to the list.

The Dos and Donuts of Love is only 99p for the entire month of May!!

Might be the perfect time to grab a copy! 👀🍩

Buy here: amzn.to/3y7qLfM

Still got time to enter this 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾

1 of 1.

ends 8/5/24.

Open worldwide 🌍.

🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 📚

Win an annotated copy of my novel, because why not? & I think it’s cool!

To enter: RT & follow.

Winner announced in 7 days! 💫

Open internationally

GO GO GO!

Don’t miss out on the story behind the story. #BookGiveaway

Have you read the *exclusive preview* of I Am Wolf on our website yet?🐺

From Alastair Chisholm, this is a bold, thought-provoking adventure💥

Out next week, start reading here: ow.ly/Hao950Rr0fC

Prepping for these fun events today! 🪐🐾🧪
I love running creative writing & poetry workshops in all settings, from schools to libraries to universities.
More info here: gitaralleighauthor.wordpress.com/teaching/

What is a book for kids that you loved as a kid, but keep going back to as an adult?

For me it's Space Hostages by Nicholas Fisk.

📚✨ Join award-winning author David Almond for an afternoon as he unveils his latest masterpiece, 'Puppet.'

Discover the magic of storytelling and puppetry, and get insights from Puppet Artist Oliver Hymans! 🌟 Don't miss this unforgettable event!

littleangeltheatre.com/whats-on/the-p…