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· Nov 21
Introduce yourself using four of your favourite childhood books.
Inspired by
@christopheredge.bsky.social
Celebrating @carnegiemedals 2026 nominations with a #bookhaiku a day #TraumaLand by #JoshSilver @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social Vulnerable teen
impulsively follows a
rabbit while trying
to recall feelings
and to remember the past,
falling into a
impulsively follows a
rabbit while trying
to recall feelings
and to remember the past,
falling into a
November 12, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Celebrating @carnegiemedals 2026 nominations with a #bookhaiku a day #TraumaLand by #JoshSilver @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social Vulnerable teen
impulsively follows a
rabbit while trying
to recall feelings
and to remember the past,
falling into a
impulsively follows a
rabbit while trying
to recall feelings
and to remember the past,
falling into a
🥳@carnegiemedals.bsky.social 2026 nominations with a #bookhaiku a day A fantastical
lyrical own voice set in an atmospheric
small town in Ireland
exploring psychology
and identity.
Working through the pain
of prejudice shifting through
the surreal towards light.
lyrical own voice set in an atmospheric
small town in Ireland
exploring psychology
and identity.
Working through the pain
of prejudice shifting through
the surreal towards light.
November 11, 2025 at 11:13 AM
🥳@carnegiemedals.bsky.social 2026 nominations with a #bookhaiku a day A fantastical
lyrical own voice set in an atmospheric
small town in Ireland
exploring psychology
and identity.
Working through the pain
of prejudice shifting through
the surreal towards light.
lyrical own voice set in an atmospheric
small town in Ireland
exploring psychology
and identity.
Working through the pain
of prejudice shifting through
the surreal towards light.
Celebrating @carnegiemedals.bsky.social 2026 nominations with a #bookhaiku a day #Birdie
@andersenpress Lonely and troubled
girl relocated to a
small mining village
Big hearted Birdie
faces prejudice and finds
a pony in need.
Risking all to save
neglected Mr Duke
alone in the dark.
@andersenpress Lonely and troubled
girl relocated to a
small mining village
Big hearted Birdie
faces prejudice and finds
a pony in need.
Risking all to save
neglected Mr Duke
alone in the dark.
November 10, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Celebrating @carnegiemedals.bsky.social 2026 nominations with a #bookhaiku a day #Birdie
@andersenpress Lonely and troubled
girl relocated to a
small mining village
Big hearted Birdie
faces prejudice and finds
a pony in need.
Risking all to save
neglected Mr Duke
alone in the dark.
@andersenpress Lonely and troubled
girl relocated to a
small mining village
Big hearted Birdie
faces prejudice and finds
a pony in need.
Risking all to save
neglected Mr Duke
alone in the dark.
🥳@carnegiemedals.bsky.social 2026 noms with a #bookhaiku a day @grainneobrien.bsky.social 🎼Recorder girl, so
fragile as her heart breaks in
two, disconnected
from the cadences
of music flowing through her
fingers, can friendship
and family help
Daisy heal from the
pain of betrayal
fragile as her heart breaks in
two, disconnected
from the cadences
of music flowing through her
fingers, can friendship
and family help
Daisy heal from the
pain of betrayal
November 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM
🥳@carnegiemedals.bsky.social 2026 noms with a #bookhaiku a day @grainneobrien.bsky.social 🎼Recorder girl, so
fragile as her heart breaks in
two, disconnected
from the cadences
of music flowing through her
fingers, can friendship
and family help
Daisy heal from the
pain of betrayal
fragile as her heart breaks in
two, disconnected
from the cadences
of music flowing through her
fingers, can friendship
and family help
Daisy heal from the
pain of betrayal
#BookHaiku a day Totally Gothic
a chilly mist crawls across
a lake of secrets
Beside a spooky
school with creepy staff,
fragile memories
trapped, set new pupil
Rosella on Edge ,
eerie Black Roses #CarnegieMedals
#Gothic
November 8, 2025 at 12:07 PM
#BookHaiku a day Totally Gothic
a chilly mist crawls across
a lake of secrets
Beside a spooky
school with creepy staff,
fragile memories
trapped, set new pupil
Rosella on Edge ,
eerie Black Roses #CarnegieMedals
#Gothic
@mariannedoherty.bsky.social #KidsBooksFriday #NonFictionNovember #UKKidLit #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks #Music #Nature #Football
November 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social 🥳with a #bookhaiku a day #WolfSiren by Beth O’Brien @harpercollins.bsky.social
Follow Red into
a magical wood full of
secrets and stories.
Rebellious, brave
intent on finding clues to
solve a mystery.
Ecofiction so
thoughtful and poignant
transformed fairytale
Follow Red into
a magical wood full of
secrets and stories.
Rebellious, brave
intent on finding clues to
solve a mystery.
Ecofiction so
thoughtful and poignant
transformed fairytale
November 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social 🥳with a #bookhaiku a day #WolfSiren by Beth O’Brien @harpercollins.bsky.social
Follow Red into
a magical wood full of
secrets and stories.
Rebellious, brave
intent on finding clues to
solve a mystery.
Ecofiction so
thoughtful and poignant
transformed fairytale
Follow Red into
a magical wood full of
secrets and stories.
Rebellious, brave
intent on finding clues to
solve a mystery.
Ecofiction so
thoughtful and poignant
transformed fairytale
#KidsBooksFriday #NonFictionNovember
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
Exploring the worlds of Science and Nature. Stunning illustrations, insightful knowledge. #Exploration #Discovery
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
Exploring the worlds of Science and Nature. Stunning illustrations, insightful knowledge. #Exploration #Discovery
November 7, 2025 at 9:22 AM
#KidsBooksFriday #NonFictionNovember
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
Exploring the worlds of Science and Nature. Stunning illustrations, insightful knowledge. #Exploration #Discovery
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
Exploring the worlds of Science and Nature. Stunning illustrations, insightful knowledge. #Exploration #Discovery
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social 🥳with a book haiku a day./Atmospheric read,
siblings facing their worst fears/as a monster stalks.
Horror with such heart,
a family stricken by
grief as a house rots.
Only Gwen knows who/
to fear as tension and scares/ mount in gothic style./Congratulations to #JackMackay
siblings facing their worst fears/as a monster stalks.
Horror with such heart,
a family stricken by
grief as a house rots.
Only Gwen knows who/
to fear as tension and scares/ mount in gothic style./Congratulations to #JackMackay
November 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social 🥳with a book haiku a day./Atmospheric read,
siblings facing their worst fears/as a monster stalks.
Horror with such heart,
a family stricken by
grief as a house rots.
Only Gwen knows who/
to fear as tension and scares/ mount in gothic style./Congratulations to #JackMackay
siblings facing their worst fears/as a monster stalks.
Horror with such heart,
a family stricken by
grief as a house rots.
Only Gwen knows who/
to fear as tension and scares/ mount in gothic style./Congratulations to #JackMackay
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Congratulations to all the #Carnegies2026 nominees!
Why not search out these books and authors in your local public #Library?
Why not search out these books and authors in your local public #Library?
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 10:11 AM
Congratulations to all the #Carnegies2026 nominees!
Why not search out these books and authors in your local public #Library?
Why not search out these books and authors in your local public #Library?
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Nominations have been announced for the 2026 Carnegie Medals @carnegiemedals.bsky.social. This year 62 books are in contention for the Carnegie Medal for Writing and 65 for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration. Are your favourites here? #Carnegies2026 #KidLit
booksforkeeps.co.uk/nominations-...
booksforkeeps.co.uk/nominations-...
November 3, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Nominations have been announced for the 2026 Carnegie Medals @carnegiemedals.bsky.social. This year 62 books are in contention for the Carnegie Medal for Writing and 65 for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration. Are your favourites here? #Carnegies2026 #KidLit
booksforkeeps.co.uk/nominations-...
booksforkeeps.co.uk/nominations-...
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So, did your favourites make the list?
The 2026 Carnegie Medals nominations are here:
carnegies.co.uk
Congratulations to all the authors and illustrators nominated. We're especially delighted for our ambassador Sita Brahmachari!
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social
#Carnegies2026 #KidLit
The 2026 Carnegie Medals nominations are here:
carnegies.co.uk
Congratulations to all the authors and illustrators nominated. We're especially delighted for our ambassador Sita Brahmachari!
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social
#Carnegies2026 #KidLit
The Carnegies
carnegies.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
So, did your favourites make the list?
The 2026 Carnegie Medals nominations are here:
carnegies.co.uk
Congratulations to all the authors and illustrators nominated. We're especially delighted for our ambassador Sita Brahmachari!
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social
#Carnegies2026 #KidLit
The 2026 Carnegie Medals nominations are here:
carnegies.co.uk
Congratulations to all the authors and illustrators nominated. We're especially delighted for our ambassador Sita Brahmachari!
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social
#Carnegies2026 #KidLit
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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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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 9:00 AM
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
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We are BEYOND delighted to have two nominations for the 2026 Carnegie Medal for Writing!
A FIX OF LIGHT and SOLO!
Huge congratulations to YA debut authors Kel Menton and Gráinne O’Brien!
@kelmenton.bsky.social @grainneobrien.bsky.social @carnegiemedals.bsky.social #Carnegies2026
A FIX OF LIGHT and SOLO!
Huge congratulations to YA debut authors Kel Menton and Gráinne O’Brien!
@kelmenton.bsky.social @grainneobrien.bsky.social @carnegiemedals.bsky.social #Carnegies2026
November 3, 2025 at 9:20 AM
We are BEYOND delighted to have two nominations for the 2026 Carnegie Medal for Writing!
A FIX OF LIGHT and SOLO!
Huge congratulations to YA debut authors Kel Menton and Gráinne O’Brien!
@kelmenton.bsky.social @grainneobrien.bsky.social @carnegiemedals.bsky.social #Carnegies2026
A FIX OF LIGHT and SOLO!
Huge congratulations to YA debut authors Kel Menton and Gráinne O’Brien!
@kelmenton.bsky.social @grainneobrien.bsky.social @carnegiemedals.bsky.social #Carnegies2026
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooksChallenge at bookamore23 on Insta- www.instagram.com/reel/DQg7wxH... @rurooie.bsky.social @irishkidsbooks.bsky.social #DIKBChallenge2025 Days 1-14 Catch up #bookbloggers #librarians
November 1, 2025 at 1:39 PM
#DiscoverIrishKidsBooksChallenge at bookamore23 on Insta- www.instagram.com/reel/DQg7wxH... @rurooie.bsky.social @irishkidsbooks.bsky.social #DIKBChallenge2025 Days 1-14 Catch up #bookbloggers #librarians
🎃👻reads #bookbloggers #librarians #recommendedreads How could I have forgotten Ghostlight by Kenneth Oppel? So exciting, sinister & well crafted with nuanced characters. Thrill ride 🎢 from start to finish. 🤩🤩🤩🤩 #spookyseason 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 9:12 PM
🎃👻reads #bookbloggers #librarians #recommendedreads How could I have forgotten Ghostlight by Kenneth Oppel? So exciting, sinister & well crafted with nuanced characters. Thrill ride 🎢 from start to finish. 🤩🤩🤩🤩 #spookyseason 🎃
Ghostly hidden gems #KidsBooksFriday #bookbloggers #librarians 👻#CatherineSefton aka #MartinWaddell #NIauthors
October 31, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Ghostly hidden gems #KidsBooksFriday #bookbloggers #librarians 👻#CatherineSefton aka #MartinWaddell #NIauthors
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For smaller kids, I'd say Mommy? by Maurice Sendak and Matthew Reinhart – possibly the greatest pop-up book ever! And the Ahlbergs' classic Funnybones.
For older children, I'd suggest Penelope Lively's The Ghost of Thomas Kempe and Leon Garfield's Mr Corbett's Ghost.
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
For older children, I'd suggest Penelope Lively's The Ghost of Thomas Kempe and Leon Garfield's Mr Corbett's Ghost.
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
October 31, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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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 7:33 AM
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
Haven’t heard of Apparition or Slade House. The other two are seriously 😱😱😱🥶
October 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Haven’t heard of Apparition or Slade House. The other two are seriously 😱😱😱🥶
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If I was choosing books aimed at adults … 2/2
October 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
If I was choosing books aimed at adults … 2/2
Frozen 🥶 Charlotte. Bonechilling & The Dogs 😱Will TBR the others. Thanks.
October 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Frozen 🥶 Charlotte. Bonechilling & The Dogs 😱Will TBR the others. Thanks.
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If I was reading teenage books… 1/2
October 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
If I was reading teenage books… 1/2
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Which scary reads are you all reading this spooky season? Share them here 🎃👻@bookcraic.bsky.social @slatterymr.bsky.social @hejparry.bsky.social @vonprice.bsky.social @hookablebooks.bsky.social @jonbiddle.bsky.social @ljwattswales.bsky.social
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October 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM