Holly Webb
hollywebb.bsky.social
Holly Webb
@hollywebb.bsky.social
Children's author - look out for The Bold Kitten, my 60th Animal Story, publishing in January.
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Just dropped @hollywebb.bsky.social and friends off at the station on their way to the protest at the new trans-exclusionary Girlguiding policy. So proud of them all. (Their signs are fab.) I gather some folks are bringing binliners for a post-protest litter-pick - the most Girlguiding thing ever.
December 13, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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Ready, set - GO! Two fantastic new #LittleGems for Spring 2026. When tortoise Albert runs away, Ava realises her pet may not be as boring as she thought in new @hollywebb.bsky.social, while Hana and Ace learn to take time to enjoy the moment in new #VashtiHardy #MoonlightMysteryAgency
December 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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A magical wintry tale from best-selling children's author @hollywebb.bsky.social, illustrated by David Dean. Perfect for ages 7+. 🐧

The Snowy Penguin is out now!
October 2, 2025 at 8:47 AM
So happy to read this lovely review of The Woodland Badger!
June 22, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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The Woodland Badger by @hollywebb.bsky.social is another gentle yet inspiring animal story that will encourage children to use their voice to protect wildlife. Perfect for Year 2+, it's definitely one for classroom libraries.
@littletigeruk.bsky.social
scopeforimagination.co.uk/2025/05/31/t...
The Woodland Badger by Holly Webb
Holly Webb’s animal stories are always absolutely perfect. Gentle, educational, heart-warming and empowering, they challenge children to protect wildlife and stand up for what they believe in…
scopeforimagination.co.uk
May 31, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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My husband has taught human reproduction and development to the Cambridge medics for over three decades. When people start banging on about "only two biological sexes" he starts with "which sex: genetic, hormonal, or gonadal"?

Biological sex is not binary. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...
Sex Redefined: The Idea of 2 Sexes Is Overly Simplistic
Biologists now think there is a larger spectrum than just binary female and male
www.scientificamerican.com
April 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
I was practically a permanent resident in South Norwood Library as a child. Writers and illustrators, please do sign this open letter. Library cuts slowly steal away opportunities for creative children - all children, actually.
March 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Authors and illustrators (and both) of Bluesky! I've shared the petition about the lambeth library cuts, but they'd LOVE some more authors to sign this open letter. #KidLitUK docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Open letter from Authors and Illustrators to Lambeth Council in support of Lambeth Libraries. A call to halt the proposed £1m cut!
Dear Lambeth councillors and officers, We are authors, illustrators, and book industry workers writing to ask you in the strongest of terms to halt the cuts to Lambeth Libraries that you announced las...
docs.google.com
March 11, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Milly, cosplaying as a chicken.
March 12, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Amen
Do better teaching your sons how to be good people, good men, good citizens.
Take the game systems away
Encourage them to socialize
Clamp down hard on bullying and misogyny
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/rich...
March 11, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Orkney Library & Archive is a library AND an archive but did you know about the miniature library that is stored IN the archive?

Read on to find out more about the incredible Minervian Library, created by a group of young children in #Orkney more than 160 years ago.
March 12, 2025 at 11:55 AM
So glad to see this. Creatives should be paid for use of our work. I've filled in the government consultation - I really hope it makes a difference...
February 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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Seriously, creative folks: Don't be afraid to let people know your stuff is out there for them, or worry that "now is not the time for that." People are stressed and freaked out and looking for the things that will give them a moment of rest and joy. It is EXACTLY the time for what we do. Tell them.
February 13, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Please boost this post, ESPECIALLY if you’re a UK based visual artist, author or creative.

What our government is trying to do is predicated on GREED and nothing more.

If you love the arts then join us in trying to protect the livelihoods of those who create it.

SHARE SHARE SHARE!
February 10, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Reading my Waterstones email and realised that's me they're offering as a prize... ((I did know this was happening!) 😸
January 28, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Ridiculous cat pile. In between me and the keyboard, obviously.
January 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
It's #plr time! Thanks to everyone who has borrowed my books from libraries over the last year - 202,217 times📚 Libraries are fabulous, precious resources that we all need to support. My most borrowed book is The Beach Puppy - 5565 times! #booksky
January 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Discover the 60th book in @hollywebb.bsky.social's Animal Stories series, THE BOLD KITTEN, illustrated by Sophy Williams 🐈

📚 How many Holly Webb stories have you read?

#TheBoldKitten #HollyWebb #youngfiction #childrensbooks #kidsbooks #booksforkids #animalstories
January 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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"When Mexico sends its people, they're sending their best. They're sending firefighters to help solve American problems. They're bringing fire fighting uniforms. They're bringing fire fighting equipment. They're bringing kittens down from trees. And all, I assume, are good people."
January 11, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The Bold Kitten is published today! This is Amal and Hana's story of finding a home, and I loved writing it. The 60th book in my Animal Stories series - the first book was published in 2006, the year my 18-year-old twin sons were born!
January 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Occasionally she likes to remind me she has The Best Paws.
January 3, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Love the post-Christmas books, cheese and chocolate days... And I can actually call this work, so clearly I am being virtuous.
December 30, 2024 at 4:39 PM
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This is true about me.
December 24, 2024 at 7:05 PM