Mikka editor Everything with Words Books
@everywithwords.bsky.social
All things books! Everything with Words, prizewinning indie publisher of children's, YA and adult literary fiction. For a browse of our books :
https://www.everythingwithwords.com/ #KidLitUk #Fiction #books #illustrators #art
https://www.everythingwithwords.com/ #KidLitUk #Fiction #books #illustrators #art
Illustration of the day from The Kingdom of Broken Magic by Christine Aziz— a tale of about a sinister monkey who rules the Kingdom of Broken Magic, a knitting elephant and dancing tigers! #KidLitUK #Illustrations #artist #animalTales
November 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Illustration of the day from The Kingdom of Broken Magic by Christine Aziz— a tale of about a sinister monkey who rules the Kingdom of Broken Magic, a knitting elephant and dancing tigers! #KidLitUK #Illustrations #artist #animalTales
If after all those lies, all that harm, Epstein is what sinks Trump, what does that say about democracy? He can cut aid that affects millions....it's a weird world
#Trump
#Trump
November 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
If after all those lies, all that harm, Epstein is what sinks Trump, what does that say about democracy? He can cut aid that affects millions....it's a weird world
#Trump
#Trump
Image of the day—looking thoughtful two thousand years ago. Pompeii Naples, sometime between 50 and 79 AD ( that volcano!) What to write? Words are dangerous, chaotic, comforting, misleading — no wonder she's hesitating. Go for it girl!
November 12, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Image of the day—looking thoughtful two thousand years ago. Pompeii Naples, sometime between 50 and 79 AD ( that volcano!) What to write? Words are dangerous, chaotic, comforting, misleading — no wonder she's hesitating. Go for it girl!
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#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Neal Layton depicting the young Michael Rosen for the pb of Rosen‘s Hot Food Nice! which Walker Books published on 6 Nov. 13 Nov is Michael Rosen Day with 266,000+ children signed up to watch his livestreamed event. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 3:37 PM
#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Neal Layton depicting the young Michael Rosen for the pb of Rosen‘s Hot Food Nice! which Walker Books published on 6 Nov. 13 Nov is Michael Rosen Day with 266,000+ children signed up to watch his livestreamed event. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
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CREATIVES! A gang of us are organising an auction raising funds for mutual aid groups in Sudan, amid the war on civilians. Can YOU contribute to the auction? Perhaps a piece of art or music? Signed books? Embroidery? Half an hour of creative mentoring? Sign up here! www.sudancoup.com/auction
Creatives4Sudan Fundraising Auction — Keep Eyes On Sudan
Creatives coming together to raise life-saving funds for the people escaping genocide in El-Fasher, Sudan
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November 12, 2025 at 8:09 AM
CREATIVES! A gang of us are organising an auction raising funds for mutual aid groups in Sudan, amid the war on civilians. Can YOU contribute to the auction? Perhaps a piece of art or music? Signed books? Embroidery? Half an hour of creative mentoring? Sign up here! www.sudancoup.com/auction
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Really enjoyed the brilliant new #storyshaped @sineadohart.bsky.social & @susancahill.bsky.social with fab Nate Lessore!
Amid the hilarity, Nate has a serious point-without diverse authors we limit readership-the opposite is needed right now. #ukkidlit #kidlituk
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Amid the hilarity, Nate has a serious point-without diverse authors we limit readership-the opposite is needed right now. #ukkidlit #kidlituk
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Getting Storyshaped With Nathanael (Nate) Lessore
Podcast Episode · Storyshaped · 06/11/2025 · 1h 3m
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November 12, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Really enjoyed the brilliant new #storyshaped @sineadohart.bsky.social & @susancahill.bsky.social with fab Nate Lessore!
Amid the hilarity, Nate has a serious point-without diverse authors we limit readership-the opposite is needed right now. #ukkidlit #kidlituk
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Amid the hilarity, Nate has a serious point-without diverse authors we limit readership-the opposite is needed right now. #ukkidlit #kidlituk
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/s...
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Suggested reading list of books for 12 year olds. Authors include Mark Haddon, KM Peyton, Anne Cassidy and William Golding #ukedchat schoolreadinglist.co.uk/reading-list... #YAlit
Year 8 recommended reading list for children aged 12-13
Year 8 reading books - a selection of exciting easy reads and challenging titles, suitable for Year 8 pupils in secondary schools aged 12-13.
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November 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Suggested reading list of books for 12 year olds. Authors include Mark Haddon, KM Peyton, Anne Cassidy and William Golding #ukedchat schoolreadinglist.co.uk/reading-list... #YAlit
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We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation in 2025! "Each of these books arrives in English in expert and accessible translations that honour the art and voice of their original authors."
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November 11, 2025 at 12:08 PM
We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation in 2025! "Each of these books arrives in English in expert and accessible translations that honour the art and voice of their original authors."
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Sign up for the Spark! School Book Award by 28 November and you'll receive TWO sets of the shortlisted books instead of one! Don't miss out...sign up now: sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/scho...
November 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Sign up for the Spark! School Book Award by 28 November and you'll receive TWO sets of the shortlisted books instead of one! Don't miss out...sign up now: sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/scho...
Elon Musk has just suspended our X account—we're a danger to those who presently control the world, feeling honoured—building our hopes on Bluesky—please Repost Follow indie publisher of fine books #books #Fiction #chilrensbooks @louiestowell.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Elon Musk has just suspended our X account—we're a danger to those who presently control the world, feeling honoured—building our hopes on Bluesky—please Repost Follow indie publisher of fine books #books #Fiction #chilrensbooks @louiestowell.bsky.social
Received an email from Elon Musk that EWW X account has been closed—never knew that I was a danger 'free speech' &Trump, feel honoured— please repost & follow Indie publisher of children's fiction, three books nominated for Carnegie 2026. #childrensbooks #fiction #childrensillustrators
November 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Received an email from Elon Musk that EWW X account has been closed—never knew that I was a danger 'free speech' &Trump, feel honoured— please repost & follow Indie publisher of children's fiction, three books nominated for Carnegie 2026. #childrensbooks #fiction #childrensillustrators
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Croaking crows, dark tales
Can she uncover the truth
Before it’s too late.
🥳@carnegiemedals.bsky.social @eibhliscarcione.bsky.social
@everywithwords.bsky.social #Middlegrade #bookbloggers #librarians #readingrecommendations
Can she uncover the truth
Before it’s too late.
🥳@carnegiemedals.bsky.social @eibhliscarcione.bsky.social
@everywithwords.bsky.social #Middlegrade #bookbloggers #librarians #readingrecommendations
November 8, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Croaking crows, dark tales
Can she uncover the truth
Before it’s too late.
🥳@carnegiemedals.bsky.social @eibhliscarcione.bsky.social
@everywithwords.bsky.social #Middlegrade #bookbloggers #librarians #readingrecommendations
Can she uncover the truth
Before it’s too late.
🥳@carnegiemedals.bsky.social @eibhliscarcione.bsky.social
@everywithwords.bsky.social #Middlegrade #bookbloggers #librarians #readingrecommendations
Awesome to see Black Gables @eibhliscarcione.bsky.social and The World between the Rain @susancahill.bsky.social nominated for writing and Ewa Beniak-Haremska nominated for her stunning illustrations of A Place of a Thousand Wishes @sarahmerrett1.bsky.social
The 2026 Carnegies nominations are live! 🎉 Join us in celebrating the exceptional storytelling and illustration recognised this year. 🏆 Get ready for an inspiring awards season! Congrats to all nominees! 📖❤️
https://carnegies.co.uk/nominations-announced-2026
#Carnegies2026
https://carnegies.co.uk/nominations-announced-2026
#Carnegies2026
November 3, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Awesome to see Black Gables @eibhliscarcione.bsky.social and The World between the Rain @susancahill.bsky.social nominated for writing and Ewa Beniak-Haremska nominated for her stunning illustrations of A Place of a Thousand Wishes @sarahmerrett1.bsky.social
Wonderful to see Black Gables @eibhliscarcione.bsky.social @carnegiemedals.bsky.social —Congratulations #Carnegie2026
November 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Wonderful to see Black Gables @eibhliscarcione.bsky.social @carnegiemedals.bsky.social —Congratulations #Carnegie2026
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Absolutely thrilled that Black Gables has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Writing.
Huge thanks to all the librarians and readers @carnegiemedals.bsky.social
Special thanks to @everywithwords.bsky.social and Silvia @pfd
Congrats to all the nominees!
#Carnegies2026
Huge thanks to all the librarians and readers @carnegiemedals.bsky.social
Special thanks to @everywithwords.bsky.social and Silvia @pfd
Congrats to all the nominees!
#Carnegies2026
November 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Absolutely thrilled that Black Gables has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Writing.
Huge thanks to all the librarians and readers @carnegiemedals.bsky.social
Special thanks to @everywithwords.bsky.social and Silvia @pfd
Congrats to all the nominees!
#Carnegies2026
Huge thanks to all the librarians and readers @carnegiemedals.bsky.social
Special thanks to @everywithwords.bsky.social and Silvia @pfd
Congrats to all the nominees!
#Carnegies2026
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#AliensMadeMeDoIt written by #DavidMacphail & illustrated by #RoryWalker is a funny and heartwarming story ideal for lower KS2 children. Thanks for my copy @everywithwords.bsky.social
#UkKidLit
Here’s my review 👇
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#UkKidLit
Here’s my review 👇
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#MGReview: Aliens Made Me Do It! by David Macphail & Rory Walker
Cover art by Rory Walker, published by Everything With Words, 25 September 2025, ISBN: 978-1911427469 Unidentified extra-terrestrial objects are falling from the sky in the small town of Bilgeley! …
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October 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
#AliensMadeMeDoIt written by #DavidMacphail & illustrated by #RoryWalker is a funny and heartwarming story ideal for lower KS2 children. Thanks for my copy @everywithwords.bsky.social
#UkKidLit
Here’s my review 👇
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#UkKidLit
Here’s my review 👇
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It's my stop on the Aliens Made Me Do It! blog tour with a brilliant guest post from author David Macphail!
Discover why writing with humour is such a powerful tool.
Illustrated by Rory Walker
@everywithwords.bsky.social
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Discover why writing with humour is such a powerful tool.
Illustrated by Rory Walker
@everywithwords.bsky.social
scopeforimagination.co.uk/2025/10/08/a...
Aliens Made Me Do It by David Macphail, illustrated by Rory Walker ~ Blog Tour
Aliens Made Me Do It is a hilarious story of bizarre aliens, everyday kids and saving the world! I’m delighted to welcome author David Macphail to Scope for Imagination with a guest post abou…
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October 8, 2025 at 6:44 AM
It's my stop on the Aliens Made Me Do It! blog tour with a brilliant guest post from author David Macphail!
Discover why writing with humour is such a powerful tool.
Illustrated by Rory Walker
@everywithwords.bsky.social
scopeforimagination.co.uk/2025/10/08/a...
Discover why writing with humour is such a powerful tool.
Illustrated by Rory Walker
@everywithwords.bsky.social
scopeforimagination.co.uk/2025/10/08/a...
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Latest on goodnighttoread.wordpress.com book blog. Illustrator Q & A Spotlight- #EwaBeniak-Haremska on the magic of black & white illustrations @charlienutbrown.bsky.social #TheFeatheredBook @everywithwords.bsky.social #BookBlogTours #UKKidLit #Libraries #MG #Fantasy #Mystery #Illustration
October 9, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Latest on goodnighttoread.wordpress.com book blog. Illustrator Q & A Spotlight- #EwaBeniak-Haremska on the magic of black & white illustrations @charlienutbrown.bsky.social #TheFeatheredBook @everywithwords.bsky.social #BookBlogTours #UKKidLit #Libraries #MG #Fantasy #Mystery #Illustration
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Latest at goodnighttoread.wordpress.com blog. ⭐️📚Guest post- Charlie shares his thoughts on #EwaBeniakHaremskas incredible illustrations for #TheFeatheredBook 🦊🐇@charlienutbrown.bsky.social @everywithwords.bsky.social #UKKidLit #Illustrators #BookBloggers
October 2, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Latest at goodnighttoread.wordpress.com blog. ⭐️📚Guest post- Charlie shares his thoughts on #EwaBeniakHaremskas incredible illustrations for #TheFeatheredBook 🦊🐇@charlienutbrown.bsky.social @everywithwords.bsky.social #UKKidLit #Illustrators #BookBloggers
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A very big thank you to @gntread24.bsky.social for posting my blog on Ewa Beniak Haremska's beautiful illustrations in The Feathered Book.
You can read it here: goodnighttoread.wordpress.com
#BookBloggers #UKKidlit #booksky #childrensbooks #TheFeatheredBook @everywithwords.bsky.social
You can read it here: goodnighttoread.wordpress.com
#BookBloggers #UKKidlit #booksky #childrensbooks #TheFeatheredBook @everywithwords.bsky.social
Good Night To Read- A School Librarian's Book Blog
Because Books Make the World Better
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October 2, 2025 at 4:35 PM
A very big thank you to @gntread24.bsky.social for posting my blog on Ewa Beniak Haremska's beautiful illustrations in The Feathered Book.
You can read it here: goodnighttoread.wordpress.com
#BookBloggers #UKKidlit #booksky #childrensbooks #TheFeatheredBook @everywithwords.bsky.social
You can read it here: goodnighttoread.wordpress.com
#BookBloggers #UKKidlit #booksky #childrensbooks #TheFeatheredBook @everywithwords.bsky.social
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The Unbound for Gaza auction opens today, with lots from authors including Alice Oseman, Marian Keyes, David Nicholls, RF Kuang and Julia Quinn
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Unbound for Gaza auction opens
BookBrunch - The publishing trade's daily news magazine
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September 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The Unbound for Gaza auction opens today, with lots from authors including Alice Oseman, Marian Keyes, David Nicholls, RF Kuang and Julia Quinn
www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page/free-ar... (£)
www.bookbrunch.co.uk/page/free-ar... (£)
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It's about the stories that books create in our heads and children being asked to share those stories both at the time of reading and post reading.
Children love stories, discussing them, even acting them out.
As adults we also all share and discuss stories every day - we call it news or gossip.
Children love stories, discussing them, even acting them out.
As adults we also all share and discuss stories every day - we call it news or gossip.
September 29, 2025 at 9:46 AM
It's about the stories that books create in our heads and children being asked to share those stories both at the time of reading and post reading.
Children love stories, discussing them, even acting them out.
As adults we also all share and discuss stories every day - we call it news or gossip.
Children love stories, discussing them, even acting them out.
As adults we also all share and discuss stories every day - we call it news or gossip.
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Do you read past your bedtime? 😈
Tell the world with our soft enamel pin badge!
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Tell the world with our soft enamel pin badge!
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'I read past my bedtime' pin badge
25mm soft enamel pin badge with butterfly clasp. The text 'I read past my bedtime' is displayed on an open book. Displayed on a nice backing card – it makes a wonderful gift! Mix and match on any of o...
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September 29, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Do you read past your bedtime? 😈
Tell the world with our soft enamel pin badge!
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Tell the world with our soft enamel pin badge!
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***New bookish podcast***
There’s a brand new podcast for book fans being launched by the wonderful @lonbookproject (whom I support.) Think ‘desert island discs’ but for books! The lovely @laurenlaverne is kicking things off! Please give it a listen!
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There’s a brand new podcast for book fans being launched by the wonderful @lonbookproject (whom I support.) Think ‘desert island discs’ but for books! The lovely @laurenlaverne is kicking things off! Please give it a listen!
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The Power of a Book
Comedy Podcast · Updated weekly · Welcome to The Power of a Book podcast. The only podcast with the power to eradicate book poverty in children. It's a podcast with purpose.
Join our host, BAFTA-nomin...
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September 15, 2025 at 4:38 PM
***New bookish podcast***
There’s a brand new podcast for book fans being launched by the wonderful @lonbookproject (whom I support.) Think ‘desert island discs’ but for books! The lovely @laurenlaverne is kicking things off! Please give it a listen!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
There’s a brand new podcast for book fans being launched by the wonderful @lonbookproject (whom I support.) Think ‘desert island discs’ but for books! The lovely @laurenlaverne is kicking things off! Please give it a listen!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...