Frank Cottrell-Boyce
@frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social
Waterstone's UK Children's Laureate
Ideas lead to idols. Only wonder leads to truth.
Swinging a hammock on the Island of Brilliant podcast
https://islandofbrilliant.podbean.com/
Ideas lead to idols. Only wonder leads to truth.
Swinging a hammock on the Island of Brilliant podcast
https://islandofbrilliant.podbean.com/
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Shadow puppets - puppets owned by the party currently in opposition.
October 27, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Shadow puppets - puppets owned by the party currently in opposition.
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My cartoon for this week’s @newscientist.com
October 26, 2025 at 3:22 PM
My cartoon for this week’s @newscientist.com
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Today is #Take10ToRead day, a reminder that taking even 10 minutes a day to relax through reading can really raise your mood and decrease your stress.
My favourite places to read are on the train, in bed and when I’m eating by myself. You can maybe guess where my reading time today is taking place!
My favourite places to read are on the train, in bed and when I’m eating by myself. You can maybe guess where my reading time today is taking place!
October 10, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Today is #Take10ToRead day, a reminder that taking even 10 minutes a day to relax through reading can really raise your mood and decrease your stress.
My favourite places to read are on the train, in bed and when I’m eating by myself. You can maybe guess where my reading time today is taking place!
My favourite places to read are on the train, in bed and when I’m eating by myself. You can maybe guess where my reading time today is taking place!
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We celebrated #StorySharerWeek this week - and it was a welcome reminder of what we can achieve when we work together across sectors.
Our #ReadingRights report with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social shares our vision for a City of Stories:
https://bit.ly/494JSY3
Our #ReadingRights report with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social shares our vision for a City of Stories:
https://bit.ly/494JSY3
October 18, 2025 at 8:11 AM
We celebrated #StorySharerWeek this week - and it was a welcome reminder of what we can achieve when we work together across sectors.
Our #ReadingRights report with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social shares our vision for a City of Stories:
https://bit.ly/494JSY3
Our #ReadingRights report with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social shares our vision for a City of Stories:
https://bit.ly/494JSY3
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Nice write-up of the Leonard and Hungry Paul TV show which is on iPlayer now-ish (I don't have access to the iPlayer so not sure) and which is on BBC Northern Ireland tonight at 9pm; BBC 2 on Monday.
Hope you enjoy it.
Hope you enjoy it.
@ronanhession.bsky.social
@ofmooseandmen.bsky.social
Marvellous 😆
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
@ofmooseandmen.bsky.social
Marvellous 😆
www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Leonard and Hungry Paul review – this Julia Roberts-narrated comedy is the perfect antidote to modern life
Alex Lawther and Jamie-Lee O’Donnell star in this adaptation of Rónán Hession’s understated 2019 novel. Its quiet celebration of the gentle life is the opposite of today’s frantic TV – even if it does...
www.theguardian.com
October 17, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Nice write-up of the Leonard and Hungry Paul TV show which is on iPlayer now-ish (I don't have access to the iPlayer so not sure) and which is on BBC Northern Ireland tonight at 9pm; BBC 2 on Monday.
Hope you enjoy it.
Hope you enjoy it.
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✨ As #StorySharerWeek closes, we're delighted to announce that Angela from Beechmount Sure Start in Belfast is our #StorySharerOfTheYear!
The prize honours an exceptional early years partner who goes above and beyond to support families with reading:
https://bit.ly/4qfgAMu
The prize honours an exceptional early years partner who goes above and beyond to support families with reading:
https://bit.ly/4qfgAMu
October 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
✨ As #StorySharerWeek closes, we're delighted to announce that Angela from Beechmount Sure Start in Belfast is our #StorySharerOfTheYear!
The prize honours an exceptional early years partner who goes above and beyond to support families with reading:
https://bit.ly/4qfgAMu
The prize honours an exceptional early years partner who goes above and beyond to support families with reading:
https://bit.ly/4qfgAMu
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I went to see The Word For World Is Map and I would just like to observe that Ursula K. LeGuin was a gift to humanity in so many ways.
October 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
I went to see The Word For World Is Map and I would just like to observe that Ursula K. LeGuin was a gift to humanity in so many ways.
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📅 EVENT: If you'll be at Cheltenham Literature Festival this weekend, don't miss this session featuring Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social and our Co-CEO @anniecrombie.bsky.social!
They'll explore the power of shared reading in the early years:
https://bit.ly/3KLLU5k
They'll explore the power of shared reading in the early years:
https://bit.ly/3KLLU5k
The Reading Revolution | Cheltenham Festivals
Reading aloud to little ones really matters. Children’s Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce, BookTrust’s Annie Crombie and early years expert Tracy Jackson explo
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October 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
📅 EVENT: If you'll be at Cheltenham Literature Festival this weekend, don't miss this session featuring Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social and our Co-CEO @anniecrombie.bsky.social!
They'll explore the power of shared reading in the early years:
https://bit.ly/3KLLU5k
They'll explore the power of shared reading in the early years:
https://bit.ly/3KLLU5k
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The book I’m currently reading is Noah’s Gold by @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social I’m a massive sucker for books with (secretly) supportive older siblings and so far Eve is not disappointing.
What is everyone else reading today? 📚
What is everyone else reading today? 📚
October 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The book I’m currently reading is Noah’s Gold by @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social I’m a massive sucker for books with (secretly) supportive older siblings and so far Eve is not disappointing.
What is everyone else reading today? 📚
What is everyone else reading today? 📚
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'Adventuremice: Mousehole to the Centre of the Earth', the seventh in our highly-illustrated series, is out now!
Available at all good bookshops!
🐭🐭✍️✍️
@philipreeve.bsky.social
@dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social
Available at all good bookshops!
🐭🐭✍️✍️
@philipreeve.bsky.social
@dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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Like… it's kind of right there, no?
October 5, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Like… it's kind of right there, no?
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Carole in the studio, 1959.
Photos courtesy Sony Music Entertainment
Photos courtesy Sony Music Entertainment
October 5, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Carole in the studio, 1959.
Photos courtesy Sony Music Entertainment
Photos courtesy Sony Music Entertainment
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What’s Trump on the Reich-ter scale?
October 5, 2025 at 2:00 PM
What’s Trump on the Reich-ter scale?
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#KidLitUK #UKKidLit
It’s the one and only @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social peeps! Absolutely can’t wait for this one.
Free and open to schools and individuals all across the UK. #AuthorsLive
It’s the one and only @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social peeps! Absolutely can’t wait for this one.
Free and open to schools and individuals all across the UK. #AuthorsLive
We are thrilled that Frank Cottrell-Boyce will be joining us for a special episode of Authors Live on 26 November!
The Children's Laureate will be telling us all about his new book, The Blockbusters!
Register to take part now
www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning-and...
The Children's Laureate will be telling us all about his new book, The Blockbusters!
Register to take part now
www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning-and...
Authors Live: Frank Cottrell-Boyce
Waterstones Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce joins us for a special episode of Authors Live
www.scottishbooktrust.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit
It’s the one and only @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social peeps! Absolutely can’t wait for this one.
Free and open to schools and individuals all across the UK. #AuthorsLive
It’s the one and only @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social peeps! Absolutely can’t wait for this one.
Free and open to schools and individuals all across the UK. #AuthorsLive
Don't Trust Fish seriously ...
Delighted to hear @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social gushing about Don't Trust Fish on the latest @islandofbrilliant.bsky.social episode.
open.spotify.com/episode/4lAZ...
open.spotify.com/episode/4lAZ...
October 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Don't Trust Fish seriously ...
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I can do nothing but stan after listening to this
Listen to @davidwoodman45.bsky.social explain why Æthelstan deserves more recognition as a founding figure of England on Gone Medieval podcast for @history-hit.bsky.social shows.acast.com/gone-medieva....
Æthelstan: The Birth of England | Gone Medieval
From long-lost Viking ships to kings buried in unexpected places; from murders and power politics, to myths, religion, the lives of ordinary people: Gone Medieval is History Hit’s podcast dedicated…
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October 5, 2025 at 7:43 AM
I can do nothing but stan after listening to this
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Really enjoying the Riyadh Comedy Festival, guys. Don’t know why it’s getting so much bad press. The audiences are loving it. Absolutely laughing their heads on.
September 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Really enjoying the Riyadh Comedy Festival, guys. Don’t know why it’s getting so much bad press. The audiences are loving it. Absolutely laughing their heads on.
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🦉 Attention, night owls! Radio 4 are repeating series 10 on Tuesday evenings! Tomorrow at 11pm you can spend the night with Aphrodite… 👀❤️🔥
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
BBC Radio 4 - Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics - Next on
Upcoming episodes of Natalie Haynes Stands Up for the Classics
www.bbc.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 4:12 PM
🦉 Attention, night owls! Radio 4 are repeating series 10 on Tuesday evenings! Tomorrow at 11pm you can spend the night with Aphrodite… 👀❤️🔥
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b...
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Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England
Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England
Exclusive: Chancellor also set to unveil plans to get young people back into work in party conference speech
Rachel Reeves will deliver a library in every primary school in England as part of Labour’s plans to give all children the best start in life regardless of their background.
The scheme, which will create libraries in the 1,700 primaries currently without them, will be funded from £132.5m of dormant assets that will be unlocked to give young people access to cultural opportunities. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
September 28, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England
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September 29, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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I’m delighted to launch the Education Select Committee’s report ‘Solving the SEND Crisis’ today
My thanks to everyone who submitted evidence to our inquiry, committee members & our team
Our recommendations set out a blueprint for SEND reform & we hope will inform the Government’s white paper
My thanks to everyone who submitted evidence to our inquiry, committee members & our team
Our recommendations set out a blueprint for SEND reform & we hope will inform the Government’s white paper
September 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I’m delighted to launch the Education Select Committee’s report ‘Solving the SEND Crisis’ today
My thanks to everyone who submitted evidence to our inquiry, committee members & our team
Our recommendations set out a blueprint for SEND reform & we hope will inform the Government’s white paper
My thanks to everyone who submitted evidence to our inquiry, committee members & our team
Our recommendations set out a blueprint for SEND reform & we hope will inform the Government’s white paper
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"Being read to when you’re very young is such a great boost."
Great to see our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social @ #LabourConference2025 talking the importance of shared reading & our #ReadingRights report on @news.sky.com.
📺 From 52 mins:
news.sky.com/sunday-morni...
Great to see our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social @ #LabourConference2025 talking the importance of shared reading & our #ReadingRights report on @news.sky.com.
📺 From 52 mins:
news.sky.com/sunday-morni...
Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips
Sky News' flagship Sunday morning programme each week at 8:30am
news.sky.com
September 29, 2025 at 9:07 AM
"Being read to when you’re very young is such a great boost."
Great to see our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social @ #LabourConference2025 talking the importance of shared reading & our #ReadingRights report on @news.sky.com.
📺 From 52 mins:
news.sky.com/sunday-morni...
Great to see our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social @ #LabourConference2025 talking the importance of shared reading & our #ReadingRights report on @news.sky.com.
📺 From 52 mins:
news.sky.com/sunday-morni...
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The #ReadingRights campaign is about making sure every child has access to the lifelong benefits of reading.
Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social visited a family hub to find out how they're using reading to support speech and language:
https://bit.ly/482ou5u
Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social visited a family hub to find out how they're using reading to support speech and language:
https://bit.ly/482ou5u
September 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM
The #ReadingRights campaign is about making sure every child has access to the lifelong benefits of reading.
Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social visited a family hub to find out how they're using reading to support speech and language:
https://bit.ly/482ou5u
Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social visited a family hub to find out how they're using reading to support speech and language:
https://bit.ly/482ou5u