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Always writing. Caterpillar Poetry Prize (18), Spark! School Book Awards (23and25). Shortlisted for a UKLA Award (23). Bookoholic. Justice, mercy, humility.
Out in June. 🙂
Eleven-year-old Arlo Skinner hasn’t felt settled since his dad ‘disappeared’ in London. Moving to a small Cornish village with his mum was meant to help, but making new friends — or trusting anyone — still feels tough.
February 14, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Out in June. 🙂
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Booking now open for the Discover Irish Children’s Books Symposium on Sat 6th June in dlr Lexicon Library, Dún Laoghaire.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:08 PM
Booking now open for the Discover Irish Children’s Books Symposium on Sat 6th June in dlr Lexicon Library, Dún Laoghaire.
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My Children's Poetry Roundup is out! 🎉 See all the wonderful news & happenings in kids' verse from the past week. What did *you* miss? #ChildrensPoetry #PoetryNews kennn.com/8fkOlj
February 14, 2026 at 6:02 PM
My Children's Poetry Roundup is out! 🎉 See all the wonderful news & happenings in kids' verse from the past week. What did *you* miss? #ChildrensPoetry #PoetryNews kennn.com/8fkOlj
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Eleven-year-old Arlo Skinner hasn’t felt settled since his dad ‘disappeared’ in London. Moving to a small Cornish village with his mum was meant to help, but making new friends — or trusting anyone — still feels tough.
February 14, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Eleven-year-old Arlo Skinner hasn’t felt settled since his dad ‘disappeared’ in London. Moving to a small Cornish village with his mum was meant to help, but making new friends — or trusting anyone — still feels tough.
Eleven-year-old Arlo Skinner hasn’t felt settled since his dad ‘disappeared’ in London. Moving to a small Cornish village with his mum was meant to help, but making new friends — or trusting anyone — still feels tough.
February 14, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Eleven-year-old Arlo Skinner hasn’t felt settled since his dad ‘disappeared’ in London. Moving to a small Cornish village with his mum was meant to help, but making new friends — or trusting anyone — still feels tough.
It’s an editing weekend for me, before copy edit time! If you want more info on When Skeletons Rise, here’s a link.
www.troikabooks.com/when-skeleto...
www.troikabooks.com/when-skeleto...
When Skeletons Rise by Coral Rumble — Troika Books
www.troikabooks.com
February 14, 2026 at 11:14 AM
It’s an editing weekend for me, before copy edit time! If you want more info on When Skeletons Rise, here’s a link.
www.troikabooks.com/when-skeleto...
www.troikabooks.com/when-skeleto...
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Certain numbers accompany us through our lives, connected to our memories of people and places, of significant events. What numbers remain with you decades later? And why?
This poem is taken from Whatever You Do, Just Don't (HappenStance Press, 2023), my second full collection...
This poem is taken from Whatever You Do, Just Don't (HappenStance Press, 2023), my second full collection...
September 11, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Certain numbers accompany us through our lives, connected to our memories of people and places, of significant events. What numbers remain with you decades later? And why?
This poem is taken from Whatever You Do, Just Don't (HappenStance Press, 2023), my second full collection...
This poem is taken from Whatever You Do, Just Don't (HappenStance Press, 2023), my second full collection...
It’s my annual gift to those who will realise tonight that they’ve forgotten a card. Works a treat, apparently. 😆
February 13, 2026 at 2:27 PM
It’s my annual gift to those who will realise tonight that they’ve forgotten a card. Works a treat, apparently. 😆
What a dull, dark day! The admin and the rain are competing to see who can sink me first.
February 12, 2026 at 2:56 PM
What a dull, dark day! The admin and the rain are competing to see who can sink me first.
Teachers, if your class is reading Jakub’s Otter, and you want a handy discussion guide, literacyshed.com have one already prepared. Have a look at their other resources, too.
February 12, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Teachers, if your class is reading Jakub’s Otter, and you want a handy discussion guide, literacyshed.com have one already prepared. Have a look at their other resources, too.
Do you know a child who is a carer, and needs hope for the future? Perhaps Jakub’s Otter will help them gain perspective.
This Children's Mental Health Week, discover our new KS2 book list themed around mental health, wellbeing & friendship 📖 These specially selected books will help young readers understand themselves and others. Exclusively for SLA members: buff.ly/Z1e95n1 #childrensbooks
February 12, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Do you know a child who is a carer, and needs hope for the future? Perhaps Jakub’s Otter will help them gain perspective.
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learning notation
trying to sing the starlings
all along the wires
trying to sing the starlings
all along the wires
February 11, 2026 at 9:46 PM
learning notation
trying to sing the starlings
all along the wires
trying to sing the starlings
all along the wires
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Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out during the Spring term of 2026 and available to buy or preorder in January, February and March 2026.
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Our picks of the best children's books coming out in spring 2026
Here's our selection of top new titles coming out in spring 2026. These include picture books, middle-grade fiction, YA & non-fiction.
schoolreadinglist.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out during the Spring term of 2026 and available to buy or preorder in January, February and March 2026.
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/new-book-rel...
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/new-book-rel...
Thrilled for all the Carnegie longlisted writers, but also gutted because some of my favourite, brilliantly written nominated books didn’t go through. I’m very hard to please.
a woman says " it 's not enough " while looking at the camera
ALT: a woman says " it 's not enough " while looking at the camera
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February 10, 2026 at 7:14 PM
Thrilled for all the Carnegie longlisted writers, but also gutted because some of my favourite, brilliantly written nominated books didn’t go through. I’m very hard to please.
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This week it’s Children’s Mental Health Week. Keep an eye out for poets posting poems teachers can use to open discussions. Here are 3 of mine that might be useful to you, if you teach late KS2 or early KS3. They all provoke conversations that, otherwise, might not be had.
February 8, 2026 at 3:58 PM
This week it’s Children’s Mental Health Week. Keep an eye out for poets posting poems teachers can use to open discussions. Here are 3 of mine that might be useful to you, if you teach late KS2 or early KS3. They all provoke conversations that, otherwise, might not be had.
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February 10, 2026 at 8:45 AM
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Bit of a crap day. Hoping this poem finds those who need it. #MentalHealth #poetry
February 9, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Bit of a crap day. Hoping this poem finds those who need it. #MentalHealth #poetry
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Thank you to our brilliant poets Matt Abbott and Cassandra Parkin who have been visiting Rotherham schools as part of our project in collaboration with local green engineering firm AESSEAL. Year 7 and 8 students from 6 schools have written a stack of excellent poems imagining a greener future!
February 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Thank you to our brilliant poets Matt Abbott and Cassandra Parkin who have been visiting Rotherham schools as part of our project in collaboration with local green engineering firm AESSEAL. Year 7 and 8 students from 6 schools have written a stack of excellent poems imagining a greener future!
This week it’s Children’s Mental Health Week. Keep an eye out for poets posting poems teachers can use to open discussions. Here are 3 of mine that might be useful to you, if you teach late KS2 or early KS3. They all provoke conversations that, otherwise, might not be had.
February 8, 2026 at 3:58 PM
This week it’s Children’s Mental Health Week. Keep an eye out for poets posting poems teachers can use to open discussions. Here are 3 of mine that might be useful to you, if you teach late KS2 or early KS3. They all provoke conversations that, otherwise, might not be had.
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A cartoon by Jonesy
One from my Lucilla Lavender #greetingcards range... #cows #moon #fairytale #gambling #cartoon Available here: www.lucillalavender.com/product-cate...
February 8, 2026 at 1:14 PM
A cartoon by Jonesy
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Music books for children and teens. 📚👍🏼
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#kidlit
Music books for children including titles by Giles Andreae, Rose Robbins, Jackie Morris, Brita Granström, Fiona Watt, Kes Gray, David Almond, James Ma...
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#kidlit
Music books for children including titles by Giles Andreae, Rose Robbins, Jackie Morris, Brita Granström, Fiona Watt, Kes Gray, David Almond, James Ma...
Music books for children and teens
Music books for children, including titles by Jackie Morris, Kes Gray, David Almond, James Mayhew, Jeffrey Boakye, and Jasbinder Bilan.
schoolreadinglist.co.uk
February 6, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Music books for children and teens. 📚👍🏼
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/music...
#kidlit
Music books for children including titles by Giles Andreae, Rose Robbins, Jackie Morris, Brita Granström, Fiona Watt, Kes Gray, David Almond, James Ma...
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/music...
#kidlit
Music books for children including titles by Giles Andreae, Rose Robbins, Jackie Morris, Brita Granström, Fiona Watt, Kes Gray, David Almond, James Ma...
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COVER REVEAL DAY! It’s that day when authors believe their story will become a physical thing readers can hold, rather than just inhabiting their imagination. 😆
Can’t wait to take you to Cornwall very soon! @troikabooks.bsky.social #CoverReveal
Can’t wait to take you to Cornwall very soon! @troikabooks.bsky.social #CoverReveal
February 4, 2026 at 2:21 PM
COVER REVEAL DAY! It’s that day when authors believe their story will become a physical thing readers can hold, rather than just inhabiting their imagination. 😆
Can’t wait to take you to Cornwall very soon! @troikabooks.bsky.social #CoverReveal
Can’t wait to take you to Cornwall very soon! @troikabooks.bsky.social #CoverReveal
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February 5, 2026 at 10:53 AM