Alice Harman
@aliceharman.bsky.social
Author of 50 children's non-fiction books and counting! 📕💕 Rep’d by Lydia Silver at The Soho Agency. Website: aliceharman.com Not really active here – find me on Substack: aliceharman.substack.com 👋 She/her
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Alice Harman
@aliceharman.bsky.social
· Aug 6
Farting fish, messy writing and playing with Matisse
PLUS why I'm very annoying to go on a walk with now
aliceharman.substack.com
The first issue of Big Wide World is out now! 🥳 Do you want book recommendations, real-world writing tips, brilliantly bizarre facts, and a peek into life behind the scenes as a children's author? If so, you can read and sign up to future issues at aliceharman.substack...
A favourite of mine for #nonfictionnovember! I absolutely loved editing Eurek-her! (@bsmallpublishing.bsky.social) It's an incredible children's non-fic book full of stories about women in STEM throughout history. More on my editing work here: aliceharman.com/deve...
November 3, 2025 at 9:58 PM
A favourite of mine for #nonfictionnovember! I absolutely loved editing Eurek-her! (@bsmallpublishing.bsky.social) It's an incredible children's non-fic book full of stories about women in STEM throughout history. More on my editing work here: aliceharman.com/deve...
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Managing to reply to this juuuust before the end of #ADHDAwarenessMonth because... I have ADHD! Working on this book helped me reflect on my experiences and, after a LOT of forms and waiting lists, I now have a deeper understanding of my very own wonderful brain 😊🧠
Grateful for everyone @'d below ⬇️
Grateful for everyone @'d below ⬇️
It's #ADHDawarenessmonth and I couldn't let it go by without mentioning All Brains Are Wonderful! 🧠 I loved editing this brilliant book and working with @thereaderteacher.bsky.social , The Boy Fitz Hammond, @sciwithrach.bsky.social and @bsmallpublishing.bsky.social
aliceharman.com/deve...
aliceharman.com/deve...
October 22, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Managing to reply to this juuuust before the end of #ADHDAwarenessMonth because... I have ADHD! Working on this book helped me reflect on my experiences and, after a LOT of forms and waiting lists, I now have a deeper understanding of my very own wonderful brain 😊🧠
Grateful for everyone @'d below ⬇️
Grateful for everyone @'d below ⬇️
It's #ADHDawarenessmonth and I couldn't let it go by without mentioning All Brains Are Wonderful! 🧠 I loved editing this brilliant book and working with @thereaderteacher.bsky.social , The Boy Fitz Hammond, @sciwithrach.bsky.social and @bsmallpublishing.bsky.social
aliceharman.com/deve...
aliceharman.com/deve...
October 1, 2025 at 9:04 AM
It's #ADHDawarenessmonth and I couldn't let it go by without mentioning All Brains Are Wonderful! 🧠 I loved editing this brilliant book and working with @thereaderteacher.bsky.social , The Boy Fitz Hammond, @sciwithrach.bsky.social and @bsmallpublishing.bsky.social
aliceharman.com/deve...
aliceharman.com/deve...
I specialise in creative non-fiction, and coaching writers to bring their idea to life is such a privilege. Working on a 1-to-1 basis to see a spark of an idea through to a finished book proposal is my absolute favourite.
If you'd like to work together, let's chat! aliceharman.com/1-to...
If you'd like to work together, let's chat! aliceharman.com/1-to...
September 8, 2025 at 6:44 AM
I specialise in creative non-fiction, and coaching writers to bring their idea to life is such a privilege. Working on a 1-to-1 basis to see a spark of an idea through to a finished book proposal is my absolute favourite.
If you'd like to work together, let's chat! aliceharman.com/1-to...
If you'd like to work together, let's chat! aliceharman.com/1-to...
The first issue of Big Wide World is out now! 🥳 Do you want book recommendations, real-world writing tips, brilliantly bizarre facts, and a peek into life behind the scenes as a children's author? If so, you can read and sign up to future issues at aliceharman.substack...
Farting fish, messy writing and playing with Matisse
PLUS why I'm very annoying to go on a walk with now
aliceharman.substack.com
August 6, 2025 at 10:12 AM
The first issue of Big Wide World is out now! 🥳 Do you want book recommendations, real-world writing tips, brilliantly bizarre facts, and a peek into life behind the scenes as a children's author? If so, you can read and sign up to future issues at aliceharman.substack...
Play with Matisse is out now! 🥳
This creative kit introduces kids to Matisse’s art through fun activities, and includes coloured paper, templates & a mini-book.
I'd love to see your little artists' creations. Tag me in your photos!
Have fun making art with Matisse!
aliceharman.com/books
This creative kit introduces kids to Matisse’s art through fun activities, and includes coloured paper, templates & a mini-book.
I'd love to see your little artists' creations. Tag me in your photos!
Have fun making art with Matisse!
aliceharman.com/books
May 14, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Play with Matisse is out now! 🥳
This creative kit introduces kids to Matisse’s art through fun activities, and includes coloured paper, templates & a mini-book.
I'd love to see your little artists' creations. Tag me in your photos!
Have fun making art with Matisse!
aliceharman.com/books
This creative kit introduces kids to Matisse’s art through fun activities, and includes coloured paper, templates & a mini-book.
I'd love to see your little artists' creations. Tag me in your photos!
Have fun making art with Matisse!
aliceharman.com/books
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I wholeheartedly support @societyofauthors.bsky.social day of action against meta.
Permission must be granted to utilise the works of authors and usage MUST be paid for.
In my case 7 of my books were lifted without permission and l am not the only one!
#dothewritething #metabookthieves
Permission must be granted to utilise the works of authors and usage MUST be paid for.
In my case 7 of my books were lifted without permission and l am not the only one!
#dothewritething #metabookthieves
April 3, 2025 at 10:18 AM
I wholeheartedly support @societyofauthors.bsky.social day of action against meta.
Permission must be granted to utilise the works of authors and usage MUST be paid for.
In my case 7 of my books were lifted without permission and l am not the only one!
#dothewritething #metabookthieves
Permission must be granted to utilise the works of authors and usage MUST be paid for.
In my case 7 of my books were lifted without permission and l am not the only one!
#dothewritething #metabookthieves
Reposted by Alice Harman
Some great railway staff asked about my placard and wished us luck! #DoTheWriteThing @societyofauthors.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Some great railway staff asked about my placard and wished us luck! #DoTheWriteThing @societyofauthors.bsky.social
Stop, thief! Sign this petition to stop Meta stealing from authors and getting away with it: www.change.org/p/protect-au...
April 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Stop, thief! Sign this petition to stop Meta stealing from authors and getting away with it: www.change.org/p/protect-au...
I'm so excited to share the box cover for Play with Matisse with you! 🤩
I loved writing for this new creative craft kit, which encourages children to have fun exploring and making art with the help of Henri Matisse.
Pre-order here now: aliceharman.com/port... @thamesandhudson.bsky.social
I loved writing for this new creative craft kit, which encourages children to have fun exploring and making art with the help of Henri Matisse.
Pre-order here now: aliceharman.com/port... @thamesandhudson.bsky.social
March 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
I'm so excited to share the box cover for Play with Matisse with you! 🤩
I loved writing for this new creative craft kit, which encourages children to have fun exploring and making art with the help of Henri Matisse.
Pre-order here now: aliceharman.com/port... @thamesandhudson.bsky.social
I loved writing for this new creative craft kit, which encourages children to have fun exploring and making art with the help of Henri Matisse.
Pre-order here now: aliceharman.com/port... @thamesandhudson.bsky.social
Introducing Big Wide World! My monthly(ish) email newsletter about life as a children's author. I'll share the brilliantly bizarre facts that I find while researching my books, along with book recommendations, real-world writing tips and lots more! Anyone else on Substack?
aliceharman.substack.com
aliceharman.substack.com
Big Wide World | Alice | Substack
Want a behind-the-scenes look at what being a children's non-fiction author is really like? I share fascinating facts that I've picked up through my work, real-world writing tips, children's book recommendations and more! Join me? Click to read Big Wide World, by Alice, a Substack publication.
aliceharman.substack.com
February 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Introducing Big Wide World! My monthly(ish) email newsletter about life as a children's author. I'll share the brilliantly bizarre facts that I find while researching my books, along with book recommendations, real-world writing tips and lots more! Anyone else on Substack?
aliceharman.substack.com
aliceharman.substack.com
Reposted by Alice Harman
Please do click through Steve Antony's links that he's carefully compiled for us: what we can do to object to AI being legally allowed to override our copyright.
linktr.ee/MrSteveAntony
The government's public consultation on copyright and AI only runs until *FEBRUARY 25th* 😳
linktr.ee/MrSteveAntony
The government's public consultation on copyright and AI only runs until *FEBRUARY 25th* 😳
February 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Please do click through Steve Antony's links that he's carefully compiled for us: what we can do to object to AI being legally allowed to override our copyright.
linktr.ee/MrSteveAntony
The government's public consultation on copyright and AI only runs until *FEBRUARY 25th* 😳
linktr.ee/MrSteveAntony
The government's public consultation on copyright and AI only runs until *FEBRUARY 25th* 😳
Reposted by Alice Harman
it’s actually crazy that we live in an era where we can watch the clouds go by on ANOTHER planet
February 12, 2025 at 2:08 AM
it’s actually crazy that we live in an era where we can watch the clouds go by on ANOTHER planet
Reposted by Alice Harman
Please boost this post, ESPECIALLY if you’re a UK based visual artist, author or creative.
What our government is trying to do is predicated on GREED and nothing more.
If you love the arts then join us in trying to protect the livelihoods of those who create it.
SHARE SHARE SHARE!
What our government is trying to do is predicated on GREED and nothing more.
If you love the arts then join us in trying to protect the livelihoods of those who create it.
SHARE SHARE SHARE!
This is very urgent. The UK government is planning to change copyright law. If you are an artist, author, musician or work in the creative industry please read this.
www.chrishaughton.com/blog/ai-and-...
www.chrishaughton.com/blog/ai-and-...
AI and copyright - blog - Chris Haughton - AI and copyright
The blog of designer and author Chris Haughton. Chris was listed in Time magazine's DESIGN 100 for his fair trade design work for PEOPLE TREE.
www.chrishaughton.com
February 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Please boost this post, ESPECIALLY if you’re a UK based visual artist, author or creative.
What our government is trying to do is predicated on GREED and nothing more.
If you love the arts then join us in trying to protect the livelihoods of those who create it.
SHARE SHARE SHARE!
What our government is trying to do is predicated on GREED and nothing more.
If you love the arts then join us in trying to protect the livelihoods of those who create it.
SHARE SHARE SHARE!
Reposted by Alice Harman
This is a brilliant (& urgent) explainer of the current UK consultation on the use of copyrighted works in the training of generative AI - read, share, and pester your MPs using the links at the bottom of the post!
This is very urgent. The UK government is planning to change copyright law. If you are an artist, author, musician or work in the creative industry please read this.
www.chrishaughton.com/blog/ai-and-...
www.chrishaughton.com/blog/ai-and-...
AI and copyright - blog - Chris Haughton - AI and copyright
The blog of designer and author Chris Haughton. Chris was listed in Time magazine's DESIGN 100 for his fair trade design work for PEOPLE TREE.
www.chrishaughton.com
February 10, 2025 at 10:14 AM
This is a brilliant (& urgent) explainer of the current UK consultation on the use of copyrighted works in the training of generative AI - read, share, and pester your MPs using the links at the bottom of the post!
Reposted by Alice Harman
Reposted by Alice Harman
Timeline cleanse: Learned about carrier snails recently (thanks to the picture book Home, by Isabelle Simler). The snails collect shells, coral, etc. and essentially weld them into their shells www.atlasobscura.com/articles/sna...
Up Close and Personal With the World's Most Artistic Mollusks
Deep sea "carrier snails" painstakingly turn their shells into tiny dioramas.
www.atlasobscura.com
February 2, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Timeline cleanse: Learned about carrier snails recently (thanks to the picture book Home, by Isabelle Simler). The snails collect shells, coral, etc. and essentially weld them into their shells www.atlasobscura.com/articles/sna...
Reposted by Alice Harman
BREAKING 🚨: WE WON OUR CASE AGAINST ROSEBANK.
The court has ruled the oil field UNLAWFUL and Rosebank’s approval has been overturned.
This is a monumental victory in the fight for a liveable future for all.
The court has ruled the oil field UNLAWFUL and Rosebank’s approval has been overturned.
This is a monumental victory in the fight for a liveable future for all.
January 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
BREAKING 🚨: WE WON OUR CASE AGAINST ROSEBANK.
The court has ruled the oil field UNLAWFUL and Rosebank’s approval has been overturned.
This is a monumental victory in the fight for a liveable future for all.
The court has ruled the oil field UNLAWFUL and Rosebank’s approval has been overturned.
This is a monumental victory in the fight for a liveable future for all.
Reposted by Alice Harman
Libraries & librarians have never been more important. If we care about the future, we must make sure every school, every community, every child has access to a library & a librarian. And we have to give them all our support, so they can do their vital work, which benefits us ALL! #SaveLibraries
January 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Libraries & librarians have never been more important. If we care about the future, we must make sure every school, every community, every child has access to a library & a librarian. And we have to give them all our support, so they can do their vital work, which benefits us ALL! #SaveLibraries
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Occasional reminder that there’s no, “it’s too late, its over” for anthropogenic climate change. Every molecule of CO2 that doesn’t go into the atmosphere makes a difference. Preventing 0.1 degree of warming makes a difference. Every bit of climate resilience we build together makes a difference.
January 9, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Occasional reminder that there’s no, “it’s too late, its over” for anthropogenic climate change. Every molecule of CO2 that doesn’t go into the atmosphere makes a difference. Preventing 0.1 degree of warming makes a difference. Every bit of climate resilience we build together makes a difference.
Reposted by Alice Harman
Good morning! This is your periodic reminder that earwigs have wings.
(Carcinophora sp.)
Tatama National Park, Colombia
(Carcinophora sp.)
Tatama National Park, Colombia
December 19, 2024 at 11:26 AM
Good morning! This is your periodic reminder that earwigs have wings.
(Carcinophora sp.)
Tatama National Park, Colombia
(Carcinophora sp.)
Tatama National Park, Colombia
Reposted by Alice Harman
🔊 Our 7th annual #ReflectingRealities report is out now! This year’s report shows a significant drop in the presence of racially minoritised characters in books published for children in 2023 in the UK.
November 29, 2024 at 8:01 AM
🔊 Our 7th annual #ReflectingRealities report is out now! This year’s report shows a significant drop in the presence of racially minoritised characters in books published for children in 2023 in the UK.
It's almost the end of #NonFictionNovember but I'm just under the wire to celebrate!
Here are 4 #childrensnonfiction books I've read and LOVED recently...
@emmaillustrate.bsky.social @harperkids.bsky.social
@romatheengineer.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
@rashmiwriting.bsky.social
Here are 4 #childrensnonfiction books I've read and LOVED recently...
@emmaillustrate.bsky.social @harperkids.bsky.social
@romatheengineer.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
@rashmiwriting.bsky.social
November 29, 2024 at 2:11 PM
It's almost the end of #NonFictionNovember but I'm just under the wire to celebrate!
Here are 4 #childrensnonfiction books I've read and LOVED recently...
@emmaillustrate.bsky.social @harperkids.bsky.social
@romatheengineer.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
@rashmiwriting.bsky.social
Here are 4 #childrensnonfiction books I've read and LOVED recently...
@emmaillustrate.bsky.social @harperkids.bsky.social
@romatheengineer.bsky.social @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social
@rashmiwriting.bsky.social
Great list, and lovely to see Atlas Obscura: Wild Life here. I wrote a little bit of this book (for adults, just for a change!), about sea slugs and a famously ugly orchid, and I’ve really been enjoying reading the rest! It’s great to dip in and out of when you have 5 mins
I was deeply disappointed by the lack of nature/science/climate/enviro on many major end-of-year book lists—so I decided to make my own!
Introducing: ✨🎁📚 The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide to Nature & Science Books ✨🎁📚
Please share: Let's make this go viral in time for Black Friday / holiday shopping!
Introducing: ✨🎁📚 The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide to Nature & Science Books ✨🎁📚
Please share: Let's make this go viral in time for Black Friday / holiday shopping!
November 28, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Great list, and lovely to see Atlas Obscura: Wild Life here. I wrote a little bit of this book (for adults, just for a change!), about sea slugs and a famously ugly orchid, and I’ve really been enjoying reading the rest! It’s great to dip in and out of when you have 5 mins
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COP continues to fail us– and our planet . There were 1,700 fossil fuel execs present at #COP29 – larger than any other delegation at the conference . That’s why we’re angry– and it’s why I’m petitioning the Government to ban fossil fuel advertising and sponsorships .
Sign at lovera.ge/ban-ffa
Sign at lovera.ge/ban-ffa
November 28, 2024 at 10:58 AM
COP continues to fail us– and our planet . There were 1,700 fossil fuel execs present at #COP29 – larger than any other delegation at the conference . That’s why we’re angry– and it’s why I’m petitioning the Government to ban fossil fuel advertising and sponsorships .
Sign at lovera.ge/ban-ffa
Sign at lovera.ge/ban-ffa