The world is in a terrible, terrible state. This is, beyond a shadow of a doubt, not the fault of trans people. Anyone who says so is either a dupe or wanting you to look away from something terrible they’re doing themself.

Happy Black History Month! Here is my favorite story about a Black American you may not know about: Robert Smalls. He commandeered a confederate ship and sailed himself, his family, and the other enslaved crew and their families to freedom. THROUGH waters controlled by the Confederacy.

Read It Forward is GO!

Buy ANY children’s book via Bookshop.org during February and we’ll donate 10% of the sale to the leading children’s reading charities, @booktrust.org.uk and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social 📚 Every sale supports independent bookshops 📚 bit.ly/RIFEB25

I inherited an Agatha Christie collection late last year and the hyperfixation has officially taken over my life

It's so exciting writing a book because what do you mean you want to jump off a tower onto a giant knight Shadow of the Collossus style?? That was not in my notes

Hey. Writing/comics bsky could you share this around? (I’m judging & want to share BEYOND my circles!)

This is a prize for if you’re working on an unpublished YA book:

- Submit a short extract
- Win money/ feedback
- Open worldwide till Feb
- INCLUDES YA GRAPHIC NOVELS

Can confirm, my novel would be an absolute mess without Mimi's feedback and encouragement. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone struggling with those tricky opening pages!

HASTINGS: I say, Poirot, this vial’s labeled “hyaluronic acid”! Is it a poison?
SKINCARE HERCULE POIROT: Non, mon ami. This acid, it replenishes the skin’s barrier naturale
HASTINGS: So this is a gal who takes care of her skin.
SKINCARE HERCULE POIROT: *irritated* The gentleman may use it as well

Question for #kidlituk : if a primary school class were reading your book, would you like to know?

If you enjoyed a novel, contact the author and let them know!

Writing can be a difficult, anxious, uncertain, and often insecure profession. Yet a huge amount of joy comes from connecting with readers.

So don't be afraid to write to a beloved author – it could very genuinely brighten their day.

Faber has a new children's literature award for unpublished manuscripts #UKKidLit #UKKidLitNews www.faber.co.uk/journal/fabe...

Writing the bog setting my book is truly making me want to disappear into one

"The Mythical Beasts of England" by Neil Parkinson.
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#kidlitUK #Ukkidlit #myths #legends #maps

Everyone, I have to show you the title page of the article I'm sending back to this journal for final acceptance because I am so proud of it. I really hope it'll make a difference.

realised I haven't posted yet on bluesky so here's the gremlin "helping" me puzzle