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Alastair Chisholm
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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
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.
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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
The Golden Monkey Mystery by Piu DasGupta
I Am Reading: The Golden Monkey Mystery by Piu DasGupta
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February 13, 2026 at 10:36 AM
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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.
February 13, 2026 at 10:25 AM
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Happy publication day to @alastairc.com and @rikinparekh.bsky.social. #stickymildred is a riot of colour, chaos and fun. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
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
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February 12, 2026 at 9:58 AM
alastairc.com
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
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.
February 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Delighted that my writing group has two winners in this year's new writers cohort.

www.scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-...

www.scottishbooktrust.com/writing-and-...
New Writer 2026: Amie Robertson
Children's and YA
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February 12, 2026 at 10:51 AM
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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
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
February 2, 2026 at 8:02 AM
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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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The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature 2026!
Alastair Chisholm joined the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature in Dubai for school and public events
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January 29, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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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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Crow: Thief of Magic by Fiona Dixon
I Am Reading: Crow: Thief of Magic by Fiona Dixon
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January 28, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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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 🛁
January 21, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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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
January 20, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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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.
January 10, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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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
December 22, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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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
Murder at Christmas by Fleur Hitchcock
I Am Reading: Murder at Christmas by Fleur Hitchcock
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December 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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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. 🎄
Scottish Book Trust
We are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland.
www.scottishbooktrust.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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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
Ice Dancer by Alex Cotter
I Am Reading: Ice Dancer by Alex Cotter
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December 2, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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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
A Reindeer Called Joy by Helen Peters
I Am Reading: A Reindeer Called Joy by Helen Peters
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November 22, 2025 at 11:42 AM
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We're ready for you! We hope to see you tomorrow and Saturday! Come to #Edinburgh to start your Christmas shopping!

#BookWeekScotland
November 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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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!
publishingscotland.bsky.social Publishing Scotland @publishingscotland.bsky.social · Oct 30
Announcing the Scottish Christmas Book Fair!

* The perfect occasion for Christmas gift shopping

* All your favourite genres for adults & children

* Chat with Scotland’s indie publishers & meet their authors

See below for who'll be there!

www.publishingscotland.org/event/scotti...
November 20, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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My first four that I thought of!
Fabulous Scottish authors and fabulous stories too.

@alastairc.com @ellemcnicoll.bsky.social @strangelymagic.bsky.social @sophiecameron.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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Happy #BookWeekScotland Friday!
It's a chilly morning, but a lovely warm welcome at #LochwinnochPrimary. #DragonStorm, #OneSillySausageDog and #Reek today!!

@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social @hachettechildrens.bsky.social @barringtonstoke.bsky.social
#Lochwinnoch #KidLitUk
A view of Lochwinnoch, with trees and hills in the background, taken from Lochwinnoch Primary School The cover to DRAGON STORM – TOMAS AND IRONSKIN by Alastair Chisholm. Cover shows a boy riding a dragon in flight. The cover to ONE SILLY SAUSAGE DOG by Alastair Chisholm, illustrated by Alex Willmore. Cover shows a sausage dog chasing after balls. The cover to REEK by Alastair Chisholm, illustrated by George Saltsoudas. Cover shows a girl swinging past a sci-fi urban landscape.
November 21, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Happy #BookWeekScotland Day 4!

I had a brilliant time in Glasgow yesterday at #GiffnockLibrary and #NeilstonLibrary with pupils from #BraidbarPrimary and #NeilstonPrimary. Dragons and Blitzers, yay!

@nosycrow.bsky.social @barringtonstoke.bsky.social @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social #KidLitUk
Alastair Chisholm holding a copy of his book DRAGON STORM TOMAS AND IRONSKIN. Behind him is a screen showing a powerpoint presetation entitied "Dragon Storm" Alastair Chisholm in a library, standing under a sign that reads "READING will take you EVERYWHERE", and holding a copy of his book BLITZERS. A collection of books by Alastair Chisholm.
November 20, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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It's #BookWeekScotland day 3!
Day 2 was an absolute blast at Bellyeoman and Masterton primary schools in Fife. Now off to Glasgow for Giffnock and Neilston libraries for some #DragonStorm and #Blitzers fun!
@nosycrow.bsky.social @barringtonstoke.bsky.social @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social #KidLitUk
A train table with a coffee (top-left), a croissant (top-right), a copy of the book DRAGON STORM TOMAS AND IRONSKIN by Alastair Chisholm (bottom-left) and a copy of the book BLITZERS by Alastair Chisholm (bottom-right).
November 19, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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My first #BookWeekScotland events were a bit special for me, as they were at my old high school, #BlairgowrieHigh! I was chatting about storytelling and tips for creative writing with the S1s and S2s, who were great. Lovely to see librarian Mrs Campbell – we were at school together!
#KidLitUk
Author Alastair Chisholm holding copies of his books I AM WOLF and I AM RAVEN. Behind him is a screen with a presentation entitled "Storytelling"
November 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM