Kate Gettings
@kategettings.bsky.social
Key Account Manager at Oxford Children’s Books - all views my own.
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📚 Spotlighting the 2026 Read for Empathy collection: Novels 1/2 (secondary)
⭐ Jellybean @eveainsworth & @theoblue.jpg
⭐ My Name is Sanim @fidan_writes
⭐ Phoenix Brothers @sita.brahmachari
⭐ Jellybean @eveainsworth & @theoblue.jpg
⭐ My Name is Sanim @fidan_writes
⭐ Phoenix Brothers @sita.brahmachari
February 16, 2026 at 4:02 PM
📚 Spotlighting the 2026 Read for Empathy collection: Novels 1/2 (secondary)
⭐ Jellybean @eveainsworth & @theoblue.jpg
⭐ My Name is Sanim @fidan_writes
⭐ Phoenix Brothers @sita.brahmachari
⭐ Jellybean @eveainsworth & @theoblue.jpg
⭐ My Name is Sanim @fidan_writes
⭐ Phoenix Brothers @sita.brahmachari
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The importance of love - teenage edition #KidsBooksFriday More information in the ALT text.
February 13, 2026 at 8:51 AM
The importance of love - teenage edition #KidsBooksFriday More information in the ALT text.
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Earlier this week, @alomshaha.bsky.social was chatting about how the message of loving each other should inform more public discourse (beyond religion).
So, for #KidsBooksFriday this week what kids books help kids to understand the importance of love in all its forms?
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
So, for #KidsBooksFriday this week what kids books help kids to understand the importance of love in all its forms?
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
February 13, 2026 at 7:43 AM
Earlier this week, @alomshaha.bsky.social was chatting about how the message of loving each other should inform more public discourse (beyond religion).
So, for #KidsBooksFriday this week what kids books help kids to understand the importance of love in all its forms?
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
So, for #KidsBooksFriday this week what kids books help kids to understand the importance of love in all its forms?
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
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Oxford Children’s has acquired The Glamorous Grandmas, an “irreverent, queer-friendly and fun-filled” picture book from Jodie Lancet-Grant 👇 #BookSky
Oxford Children’s signs The Glamorous Grandmas by Jodie Lancet-Grant
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February 12, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Oxford Children’s has acquired The Glamorous Grandmas, an “irreverent, queer-friendly and fun-filled” picture book from Jodie Lancet-Grant 👇 #BookSky
This was so good yesterday - still available on iPlayer 🌵🦉
Howdy folks! I’m so excited to share that the brilliant Nick Jonas will be reading a book I illustrated on TV tonight! Tune in to CBeebies at 6.50pm with your little ones for a very special reading of The Ballad of Cactus Joe! 🤠❤️
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@oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 8:29 AM
This was so good yesterday - still available on iPlayer 🌵🦉
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This one is pretty great too. And Alex’s Gordon the Meanest Goose books too!
February 7, 2026 at 9:35 PM
This one is pretty great too. And Alex’s Gordon the Meanest Goose books too!
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#KidsBooksFriday Lots of laughs in these heart warming & fun junior reads with quirky illustrations & cool characters. #UKKidLit #Bookbloggers @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social @rikinparekh.bsky.social #DaveRoman #TwoSteves #comics
February 6, 2026 at 9:58 AM
#KidsBooksFriday Lots of laughs in these heart warming & fun junior reads with quirky illustrations & cool characters. #UKKidLit #Bookbloggers @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social @rikinparekh.bsky.social #DaveRoman #TwoSteves #comics
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Happy publication day to The Awesomely Adventurous Librarians - a book we very much approve of, for obvious reasons! We are so pleased to share some of author Donna David's love of libraries in a new guest post: buff.ly/89OKUfO 📚 #schoollibrarians #schoollibraries @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
Awesomely Adventurous Librarians
The Awesomely Adventurous Librarians has been described as a love letter to librarians. Author, Donna David shares more about the book
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February 5, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Happy publication day to The Awesomely Adventurous Librarians - a book we very much approve of, for obvious reasons! We are so pleased to share some of author Donna David's love of libraries in a new guest post: buff.ly/89OKUfO 📚 #schoollibrarians #schoollibraries @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
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🏙️ Step into the vibrant world of tower-block living! Our inclusive children’s books celebrate diverse families, friendship, and everyday magic in high-rise flats. Perfect for ages 2–9. 🌈✨
Shop the list: inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/tower-block-tales
Shop the list: inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/tower-block-tales
January 28, 2026 at 9:00 PM
🏙️ Step into the vibrant world of tower-block living! Our inclusive children’s books celebrate diverse families, friendship, and everyday magic in high-rise flats. Perfect for ages 2–9. 🌈✨
Shop the list: inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/tower-block-tales
Shop the list: inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/tower-block-tales
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Turbo Bunnies continue to reign supreme.
January 26, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Turbo Bunnies continue to reign supreme.
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Perfect for sharing together 📚
It’s important to continue reading a wide range of books to and with children in KS1 as they learn to read themselves.
Hold their interest with these stories, fact books, poetry, comic books and picture books, all with great illustrations.
https://bit.ly/4jVVosm
It’s important to continue reading a wide range of books to and with children in KS1 as they learn to read themselves.
Hold their interest with these stories, fact books, poetry, comic books and picture books, all with great illustrations.
https://bit.ly/4jVVosm
January 24, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Perfect for sharing together 📚
It’s important to continue reading a wide range of books to and with children in KS1 as they learn to read themselves.
Hold their interest with these stories, fact books, poetry, comic books and picture books, all with great illustrations.
https://bit.ly/4jVVosm
It’s important to continue reading a wide range of books to and with children in KS1 as they learn to read themselves.
Hold their interest with these stories, fact books, poetry, comic books and picture books, all with great illustrations.
https://bit.ly/4jVVosm
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Begin the new year and new term by sharing lots of fun books!
This selection should have Reception-aged children laughing, counting, rhyming, considering all sorts of topics – and enjoying the wonderful magic of words and pictures.
https://bit.ly/4pAcaON
This selection should have Reception-aged children laughing, counting, rhyming, considering all sorts of topics – and enjoying the wonderful magic of words and pictures.
https://bit.ly/4pAcaON
January 18, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Begin the new year and new term by sharing lots of fun books!
This selection should have Reception-aged children laughing, counting, rhyming, considering all sorts of topics – and enjoying the wonderful magic of words and pictures.
https://bit.ly/4pAcaON
This selection should have Reception-aged children laughing, counting, rhyming, considering all sorts of topics – and enjoying the wonderful magic of words and pictures.
https://bit.ly/4pAcaON
Thank you for recommending the Marv series by Alex Falase-Koya and @paulabowlesdraws.bsky.social!
We got a great question recently asking for books about different family set ups.
Our Book Doctors are here to help with all your book-related queries, including recommendations on particular topics or for different kinds of readers.
Got a question for them? Drop it in the comments 👇
Our Book Doctors are here to help with all your book-related queries, including recommendations on particular topics or for different kinds of readers.
Got a question for them? Drop it in the comments 👇
January 17, 2026 at 10:04 PM
Thank you for recommending the Marv series by Alex Falase-Koya and @paulabowlesdraws.bsky.social!
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🎉📚 The #IBCawards2026 shortlist is here!
We’re so excited to celebrate some truly brilliant, inclusive children’s books published in 2025.
Huge congratulations to all the shortlisted authors, illustrators and publishers — what a lineup! 🏆✨
See the full shortlist below 👇
We’re so excited to celebrate some truly brilliant, inclusive children’s books published in 2025.
Huge congratulations to all the shortlisted authors, illustrators and publishers — what a lineup! 🏆✨
See the full shortlist below 👇
January 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM
🎉📚 The #IBCawards2026 shortlist is here!
We’re so excited to celebrate some truly brilliant, inclusive children’s books published in 2025.
Huge congratulations to all the shortlisted authors, illustrators and publishers — what a lineup! 🏆✨
See the full shortlist below 👇
We’re so excited to celebrate some truly brilliant, inclusive children’s books published in 2025.
Huge congratulations to all the shortlisted authors, illustrators and publishers — what a lineup! 🏆✨
See the full shortlist below 👇
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Double checking you all saw @imogenrw.bsky.social ‘s last Children’s Books Roundup in @theguardian.com and also that you spotted Phoenix Brothers by Sita Brahmachari & The Other Father Christmas Jasmine Richards &Priscilla Mante @storymix.bsky.social
And also…
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...
And also…
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...
Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels
Anointing a new Santa; a child refugee’s tale; a dangerous journey across frozen wastes; a YA roadtrip romance and more
www.theguardian.com
January 8, 2026 at 11:20 AM
Double checking you all saw @imogenrw.bsky.social ‘s last Children’s Books Roundup in @theguardian.com and also that you spotted Phoenix Brothers by Sita Brahmachari & The Other Father Christmas Jasmine Richards &Priscilla Mante @storymix.bsky.social
And also…
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...
And also…
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...
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Picture Books for Future Leaders 🌟
A positive, diverse collection featuring confident children, career exploration, and inspiring role models.
Great for PSHE, aspirations work, and broadening children’s sense of what’s possible.
👉www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/future-leaders
A positive, diverse collection featuring confident children, career exploration, and inspiring role models.
Great for PSHE, aspirations work, and broadening children’s sense of what’s possible.
👉www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/future-leaders
January 7, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Picture Books for Future Leaders 🌟
A positive, diverse collection featuring confident children, career exploration, and inspiring role models.
Great for PSHE, aspirations work, and broadening children’s sense of what’s possible.
👉www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/future-leaders
A positive, diverse collection featuring confident children, career exploration, and inspiring role models.
Great for PSHE, aspirations work, and broadening children’s sense of what’s possible.
👉www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/collections/future-leaders
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A sneak peek at Croaky 5, coming in May.
January 7, 2026 at 5:20 PM
A sneak peek at Croaky 5, coming in May.
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Love @beckamoor.bsky.social’s illustrations! The fourth Reggie Rabbit book is out now 🐰🔍
#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Becka Moor. Elegant and appealing caricature for Reggie Rabbit and the Metro Mice, part graphic novel, part chapter book by Swapna Reddy. Young detective Reggie Rabbit investigates underground. Oxford Children’s 1 Jan. @beckamoor.bsky.social @oxfordunipress.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Love @beckamoor.bsky.social’s illustrations! The fourth Reggie Rabbit book is out now 🐰🔍
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#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Becka Moor. Elegant and appealing caricature for Reggie Rabbit and the Metro Mice, part graphic novel, part chapter book by Swapna Reddy. Young detective Reggie Rabbit investigates underground. Oxford Children’s 1 Jan. @beckamoor.bsky.social @oxfordunipress.bsky.social
January 4, 2026 at 9:03 AM
#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Becka Moor. Elegant and appealing caricature for Reggie Rabbit and the Metro Mice, part graphic novel, part chapter book by Swapna Reddy. Young detective Reggie Rabbit investigates underground. Oxford Children’s 1 Jan. @beckamoor.bsky.social @oxfordunipress.bsky.social
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#BookAdvent Day 19
A classic for you today… #TheTwelveDaysOfChristmas from @brian_wildsmith. His distinctive illustrations accompany the lyrics of what must Shirley be one of our most-sung Christmas songs! @oupprimary.bsky.social
A classic for you today… #TheTwelveDaysOfChristmas from @brian_wildsmith. His distinctive illustrations accompany the lyrics of what must Shirley be one of our most-sung Christmas songs! @oupprimary.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 7:37 PM
#BookAdvent Day 19
A classic for you today… #TheTwelveDaysOfChristmas from @brian_wildsmith. His distinctive illustrations accompany the lyrics of what must Shirley be one of our most-sung Christmas songs! @oupprimary.bsky.social
A classic for you today… #TheTwelveDaysOfChristmas from @brian_wildsmith. His distinctive illustrations accompany the lyrics of what must Shirley be one of our most-sung Christmas songs! @oupprimary.bsky.social
Delighted to see Phoenix Brothers by Sita Brahmachari in this week’s Guardian Books roundup - part of our Super Readable Rollercoasters series! @oxfordeducation.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...
Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels
Anointing a new Santa; a child refugee’s tale; a dangerous journey across frozen wastes; a YA roadtrip romance and more
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Delighted to see Phoenix Brothers by Sita Brahmachari in this week’s Guardian Books roundup - part of our Super Readable Rollercoasters series! @oxfordeducation.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/books/2025/d...
Thanks for including so many of @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social new titles!
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out during the Spring term of 2026 and available to buy or preorder in January, February and March 2026.
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Our picks of the best children's books coming out in spring 2026
Here's our selection of top new titles coming out in spring 2026. These include picture books, middle-grade fiction, YA & non-fiction.
schoolreadinglist.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Thanks for including so many of @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social new titles!
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Day 9 of the #NewIllustrationoftheDay #adventcalendar quiz.
Two well-known children's book characters beginning with I.
Your task: name the two ILLUSTRATORS.
Two well-known children's book characters beginning with I.
Your task: name the two ILLUSTRATORS.
December 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Day 9 of the #NewIllustrationoftheDay #adventcalendar quiz.
Two well-known children's book characters beginning with I.
Your task: name the two ILLUSTRATORS.
Two well-known children's book characters beginning with I.
Your task: name the two ILLUSTRATORS.
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🏆 Announcing the IBC Awards 2026 LONGLIST!
This list showcases the UK’s best inclusive children’s books of 2024 in two of our three awards categories. Congratulations to all our longlisted authors and illustrators!
#IBCawards #IBCawards2026
This list showcases the UK’s best inclusive children’s books of 2024 in two of our three awards categories. Congratulations to all our longlisted authors and illustrators!
#IBCawards #IBCawards2026
December 8, 2025 at 10:46 AM
🏆 Announcing the IBC Awards 2026 LONGLIST!
This list showcases the UK’s best inclusive children’s books of 2024 in two of our three awards categories. Congratulations to all our longlisted authors and illustrators!
#IBCawards #IBCawards2026
This list showcases the UK’s best inclusive children’s books of 2024 in two of our three awards categories. Congratulations to all our longlisted authors and illustrators!
#IBCawards #IBCawards2026