Fleur Hitchcock
@fleurhitchcock.bsky.social
Author of crime for kids.
#MurderatChristmas coming out in October 25 with @nosycrow.bsky.social
West Country UK
Expert Children's Bookseller - she/her.
#kidlituk
@AgentKateShaw.bsky.social
#MurderatChristmas coming out in October 25 with @nosycrow.bsky.social
West Country UK
Expert Children's Bookseller - she/her.
#kidlituk
@AgentKateShaw.bsky.social
Penelope Lively speaking at the #BookerPrize. Wisest of words about books and children.
Have a listen, Front Row BBC radio 4
Have a listen, Front Row BBC radio 4
November 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Penelope Lively speaking at the #BookerPrize. Wisest of words about books and children.
Have a listen, Front Row BBC radio 4
Have a listen, Front Row BBC radio 4
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Creative pals, we need you! A group of us are running an auction to raise funds for the Emergency Response Rooms in Sudan. Sudanese people are dealing with the worst humanitarian crisis since records began. Can you donate mentoring/art/signed books etc? 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
www.sudancoup.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Creative pals, we need you! A group of us are running an auction to raise funds for the Emergency Response Rooms in Sudan. Sudanese people are dealing with the worst humanitarian crisis since records began. Can you donate mentoring/art/signed books etc? SIGN UP HERE: www.sudancoup.com/auction
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‘It shows such a laziness’: why I refuse to date someone who uses ChatGPT
‘It shows such a laziness’: why I refuse to date someone who uses ChatGPT
It’s the ultimate ick: trying to form a deep, lasting connection with a person who outsources original thought
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
‘It shows such a laziness’: why I refuse to date someone who uses ChatGPT
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I've started a petition to have Robbie Gibb removed from the BBC Board
Please support it
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
Please support it
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
Petition: Remove Robbie Gibb from the BBC Board
Remove Robbie Gibb from the BBC Board
petition.parliament.uk
November 10, 2025 at 9:48 AM
I've started a petition to have Robbie Gibb removed from the BBC Board
Please support it
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
Please support it
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...
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This Robbie Gibb?
Robbie Gibb who cancelled a BBC investigation into Farage's Leave dot EU campaign shortly before the EU Ref
Arron Banks thanked him for it
"Robbie Gibb is being quite helpful and says he’s trying to hose it down."
- @channel4news.bsky.social in 2019
Arron Banks thanked him for it
"Robbie Gibb is being quite helpful and says he’s trying to hose it down."
- @channel4news.bsky.social in 2019
Revealed: Brexit group covered up its targeting of right-wing extremists
Brexit-backer Arron Banks repeatedly denied that Leave.EU appealed to National Front supporters - in a bid to get the BBC to drop an investigation
www.channel4.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:46 AM
This Robbie Gibb?
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We’re open!
Now, remind me how to do this? - Michael
Now, remind me how to do this? - Michael
November 10, 2025 at 8:32 AM
We’re open!
Now, remind me how to do this? - Michael
Now, remind me how to do this? - Michael
Never done it. Never want to!
Hands up if you've never used Chat GPT ✋
(I feel like Dozer and Tank in The Matrix right now - at first I didn't use it because, rather ironically, I'm lazy and stubborn (peak Taurus energy there) - literally no, don't make me use the new thing I don't wanna. Now I'm glad I didn't 😅)
(I feel like Dozer and Tank in The Matrix right now - at first I didn't use it because, rather ironically, I'm lazy and stubborn (peak Taurus energy there) - literally no, don't make me use the new thing I don't wanna. Now I'm glad I didn't 😅)
Probably a good way to tell right now if the job you’re applying for is run by absolute dumbfucks is to ask if they’re using AI.
November 10, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Never done it. Never want to!
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One for the bibliophiles out there
This painting was flagged up in a book I am reading atm (Portable Magic @oldfortunatus.bsky.social ) and whilst I'm pretty sure I have seen it before it hadn't really lodged in my memory
I give you Giuseppe Arcimboldo's c 1566 painting, The Librarian
This painting was flagged up in a book I am reading atm (Portable Magic @oldfortunatus.bsky.social ) and whilst I'm pretty sure I have seen it before it hadn't really lodged in my memory
I give you Giuseppe Arcimboldo's c 1566 painting, The Librarian
November 8, 2025 at 7:13 AM
One for the bibliophiles out there
This painting was flagged up in a book I am reading atm (Portable Magic @oldfortunatus.bsky.social ) and whilst I'm pretty sure I have seen it before it hadn't really lodged in my memory
I give you Giuseppe Arcimboldo's c 1566 painting, The Librarian
This painting was flagged up in a book I am reading atm (Portable Magic @oldfortunatus.bsky.social ) and whilst I'm pretty sure I have seen it before it hadn't really lodged in my memory
I give you Giuseppe Arcimboldo's c 1566 painting, The Librarian
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Happy 423 years of us! 🎉 📚
The Bodleian Libraries opened for the first time on 8 November 1602...
This means, we're older than the refracting telescope (1608), the publication of Shakespeare's Hamlet (1623) and Sir Isaac Newton's apple (1666)! 😅
The Bodleian Libraries opened for the first time on 8 November 1602...
This means, we're older than the refracting telescope (1608), the publication of Shakespeare's Hamlet (1623) and Sir Isaac Newton's apple (1666)! 😅
November 8, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Happy 423 years of us! 🎉 📚
The Bodleian Libraries opened for the first time on 8 November 1602...
This means, we're older than the refracting telescope (1608), the publication of Shakespeare's Hamlet (1623) and Sir Isaac Newton's apple (1666)! 😅
The Bodleian Libraries opened for the first time on 8 November 1602...
This means, we're older than the refracting telescope (1608), the publication of Shakespeare's Hamlet (1623) and Sir Isaac Newton's apple (1666)! 😅
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This is out NOW! And if you’re coming to the signing later I’ll see you THEN! 💛
💛 Flember: The Golden Heart, the fifth and final book in my series of illustrated novels, is out TODAY!
💥 An epic conclusion to the series, filled with heart-racing action, ridiculous inventions, strange weirdo characters, fart jokes, the sweetest moments and huge explosive set pieces!
💥 An epic conclusion to the series, filled with heart-racing action, ridiculous inventions, strange weirdo characters, fart jokes, the sweetest moments and huge explosive set pieces!
November 8, 2025 at 7:56 AM
This is out NOW! And if you’re coming to the signing later I’ll see you THEN! 💛
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I have a brand new and very exciting episode of #DrawWithRob Icons for you tomorrow, particularly if you're a fan of Studio #Ghibli. My #Totoro drawalong drops tomorrow at 10am...
November 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
I have a brand new and very exciting episode of #DrawWithRob Icons for you tomorrow, particularly if you're a fan of Studio #Ghibli. My #Totoro drawalong drops tomorrow at 10am...
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📣 Teachers and school librarians, we want to hear from you! 📣
We want to know how best to support schools with our free downloadable resources. Please take a minute to complete our survey so that we can make sure our classroom materials are the best they can be!
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We want to know how best to support schools with our free downloadable resources. Please take a minute to complete our survey so that we can make sure our classroom materials are the best they can be!
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November 5, 2025 at 12:34 PM
📣 Teachers and school librarians, we want to hear from you! 📣
We want to know how best to support schools with our free downloadable resources. Please take a minute to complete our survey so that we can make sure our classroom materials are the best they can be!
forms.gle/yiQq3f5d366o...
We want to know how best to support schools with our free downloadable resources. Please take a minute to complete our survey so that we can make sure our classroom materials are the best they can be!
forms.gle/yiQq3f5d366o...
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I genuinely think we live in a golden age of kids non-fiction, so I’m very excited for us to celebrate #NonFictionNovember with this week’s #KidsBooksFriday.
What brilliant non-fiction would you recommend? This is another week where I can’t possibly stop at four.
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
What brilliant non-fiction would you recommend? This is another week where I can’t possibly stop at four.
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
November 7, 2025 at 7:57 AM
I genuinely think we live in a golden age of kids non-fiction, so I’m very excited for us to celebrate #NonFictionNovember with this week’s #KidsBooksFriday.
What brilliant non-fiction would you recommend? This is another week where I can’t possibly stop at four.
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
What brilliant non-fiction would you recommend? This is another week where I can’t possibly stop at four.
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
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Over the last couple of years, I have become increasingly interested in the politics of torcs, gold and 'treasure'.
If you want to read my ongoing thoughts on this, you can find everything here.
Thank you for reading... 😊
#Archaeology #Torcs #Gold #Detecting
bigbookoftorcs.com/who-owns-tor...
If you want to read my ongoing thoughts on this, you can find everything here.
Thank you for reading... 😊
#Archaeology #Torcs #Gold #Detecting
bigbookoftorcs.com/who-owns-tor...
Who ‘owns’ Torcs?
These papers look at who owns, or believes they own, our shared national heritage – be that the artefacts themselves or the research that stems from them. In these, I look at some of the issu…
bigbookoftorcs.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Over the last couple of years, I have become increasingly interested in the politics of torcs, gold and 'treasure'.
If you want to read my ongoing thoughts on this, you can find everything here.
Thank you for reading... 😊
#Archaeology #Torcs #Gold #Detecting
bigbookoftorcs.com/who-owns-tor...
If you want to read my ongoing thoughts on this, you can find everything here.
Thank you for reading... 😊
#Archaeology #Torcs #Gold #Detecting
bigbookoftorcs.com/who-owns-tor...
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Today's news:
What happens when museums can't afford to buy coins...
'Auctioneer, David Guest said the "stunning" coins were sold to "bidders from all over the world and exceeded my expectations".'
Bidders.
From.
All.
Over.
The.
World.
😡
#Archaeology 🏺 #Detecting
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What happens when museums can't afford to buy coins...
'Auctioneer, David Guest said the "stunning" coins were sold to "bidders from all over the world and exceeded my expectations".'
Bidders.
From.
All.
Over.
The.
World.
😡
#Archaeology 🏺 #Detecting
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
New Forest hoard of 70 coins dug up in lockdown fetch over £380k
The 69 gold coins and one silver were found in a garden in Milford on Sea in April 2020.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Today's news:
What happens when museums can't afford to buy coins...
'Auctioneer, David Guest said the "stunning" coins were sold to "bidders from all over the world and exceeded my expectations".'
Bidders.
From.
All.
Over.
The.
World.
😡
#Archaeology 🏺 #Detecting
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What happens when museums can't afford to buy coins...
'Auctioneer, David Guest said the "stunning" coins were sold to "bidders from all over the world and exceeded my expectations".'
Bidders.
From.
All.
Over.
The.
World.
😡
#Archaeology 🏺 #Detecting
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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We're thrilled to share the cover for Animagicals: Mia's Tiger - an exciting new fantasy adventure series by bestselling author @paulabooks.bsky.social about children who transform into animals. Illustrated with dynamic artwork from Erwin Madrid. 🐅
November 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
We're thrilled to share the cover for Animagicals: Mia's Tiger - an exciting new fantasy adventure series by bestselling author @paulabooks.bsky.social about children who transform into animals. Illustrated with dynamic artwork from Erwin Madrid. 🐅
When you have builders or workmen in the house, how do you choose their coffee mugs?
Dan, doing the windows, day three has just graduated to Noggin.
Dan, doing the windows, day three has just graduated to Noggin.
November 5, 2025 at 9:07 AM
When you have builders or workmen in the house, how do you choose their coffee mugs?
Dan, doing the windows, day three has just graduated to Noggin.
Dan, doing the windows, day three has just graduated to Noggin.
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A #Roman helmet with a bit of a decorative surprise - on the back, it features two little mice chasing after loaves of panis quadratus bread.
Made about 1850 years ago, it once belonged to a soldier named Julius Mansuetus - did he choose this unusual decoration? 🐭 (📷Christies) 🏺 #AncientBlueSky
Made about 1850 years ago, it once belonged to a soldier named Julius Mansuetus - did he choose this unusual decoration? 🐭 (📷Christies) 🏺 #AncientBlueSky
November 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
A #Roman helmet with a bit of a decorative surprise - on the back, it features two little mice chasing after loaves of panis quadratus bread.
Made about 1850 years ago, it once belonged to a soldier named Julius Mansuetus - did he choose this unusual decoration? 🐭 (📷Christies) 🏺 #AncientBlueSky
Made about 1850 years ago, it once belonged to a soldier named Julius Mansuetus - did he choose this unusual decoration? 🐭 (📷Christies) 🏺 #AncientBlueSky
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We have people booked to bring broken food processors, favourite jumpers with damaged zips, and ailing plants. Don't miss this opportunity to repair your stuff with the help of 40 technicians and makers. Repair Café | Sustainable UCL - share.google/2qFlWYPHRPLs...
Repair Café
Bring your broken or damaged possessions to our UCL Repair Café event at UCL East Marshgate on Friday, 7th November.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:08 AM
We have people booked to bring broken food processors, favourite jumpers with damaged zips, and ailing plants. Don't miss this opportunity to repair your stuff with the help of 40 technicians and makers. Repair Café | Sustainable UCL - share.google/2qFlWYPHRPLs...
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I'm pleased to share that my middle-grade #RunningMyOwnRace is available in #Australia. This coming of age story is about family, friendship, courage & big dreams.
Running My Own Race - Abena Eyeson -- Nosy Crow - 9781805133735 - Allen & Unwin - Australia share.google/AoCX4HbnDJ0J...
#readers
#books
Running My Own Race - Abena Eyeson -- Nosy Crow - 9781805133735 - Allen & Unwin - Australia share.google/AoCX4HbnDJ0J...
#readers
#books
November 4, 2025 at 9:13 AM
I'm pleased to share that my middle-grade #RunningMyOwnRace is available in #Australia. This coming of age story is about family, friendship, courage & big dreams.
Running My Own Race - Abena Eyeson -- Nosy Crow - 9781805133735 - Allen & Unwin - Australia share.google/AoCX4HbnDJ0J...
#readers
#books
Running My Own Race - Abena Eyeson -- Nosy Crow - 9781805133735 - Allen & Unwin - Australia share.google/AoCX4HbnDJ0J...
#readers
#books
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Good morning.
I don't know who did this, but I love you.
I don't know who did this, but I love you.
November 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Good morning.
I don't know who did this, but I love you.
I don't know who did this, but I love you.
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This has become my Friday morning routine - love these posts
What Halloween related books would you recommend and add to the list?
It's not possible to read all books, so find someone you trust to recommend - @mariannedoherty.bsky.social is so good at recommending
What Halloween related books would you recommend and add to the list?
It's not possible to read all books, so find someone you trust to recommend - @mariannedoherty.bsky.social is so good at recommending
With it being Halloween I guess we need a spooky #KidsBooksFriday. But I am also a total scaredy cat so I’ll be sticking to cosy spooky books thanks. The kids do seem to love a bit of horror though, so do recommend - just don’t expect me to read any! 🙈 👻 #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
October 31, 2025 at 9:16 AM
This has become my Friday morning routine - love these posts
What Halloween related books would you recommend and add to the list?
It's not possible to read all books, so find someone you trust to recommend - @mariannedoherty.bsky.social is so good at recommending
What Halloween related books would you recommend and add to the list?
It's not possible to read all books, so find someone you trust to recommend - @mariannedoherty.bsky.social is so good at recommending
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We're so excited to be joined by the wonderful @clarefurniss.bsky.social and @sambeckbessinger.bsky.social for 'Practical Process' as part of On Writing for Young People, the online conference, 20-21 Nov. Last few tickets left: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky
October 31, 2025 at 10:18 AM
We're so excited to be joined by the wonderful @clarefurniss.bsky.social and @sambeckbessinger.bsky.social for 'Practical Process' as part of On Writing for Young People, the online conference, 20-21 Nov. Last few tickets left: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/on-writing... #ukkidlit #academicsky #booksky
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Hilarious and heartbreaking in equal measure, The Not-So Great Escape by Emma Green is out 01/01 for 9+ readers 🦙
#UsborneBooks #KidlitUK #UKKidlit
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#UsborneBooks #KidlitUK #UKKidlit
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The Not-So Great Escape by Emma Green
Cover illustration by Jack Noel © Usborne Publishing, 2025 We all have times when we feel overwhelmed and running away seems like a perfectly valid way of dealing with things. Whether it be living …
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November 2, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Hilarious and heartbreaking in equal measure, The Not-So Great Escape by Emma Green is out 01/01 for 9+ readers 🦙
#UsborneBooks #KidlitUK #UKKidlit
worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/11/02/t...
#UsborneBooks #KidlitUK #UKKidlit
worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/11/02/t...
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Today's review...'The Day Death Died' by Tanya Landman, illustrated by Cinthya Alvarez and 'The Last Day of October' by Phil Hickes,illustrated by Oriol Vidal Two brilliant books from Barrington Stoke.
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The Day Death Died/ The Last Day of October — Through the Bookshelf
Barrington Stoke are renowned for publishing highly engaging, accessible reads and these two are no exception! Hallowe’en might have been and gone this year, but these are scary stories to be enjoyed ...
throughthebookshelf.com
November 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Today's review...'The Day Death Died' by Tanya Landman, illustrated by Cinthya Alvarez and 'The Last Day of October' by Phil Hickes,illustrated by Oriol Vidal Two brilliant books from Barrington Stoke.
throughthebookshelf.com/reviews/the-...
throughthebookshelf.com/reviews/the-...