Lou Treleaven
@loutreleaven.bsky.social
Children's author of 40+ titles with Maverick, Two Windmills, Mayo Clinic, Buster Books, Scholastic. Critique service & school visits. Rep'd by Caroline Wakeman. Also writes plays, musicals & text based adventure games. Clichéd cats, books & tea lover.
What a great review from Sanne at De Wegwijzer Primary School for the new Dutch version of Turns Out I'm an Alien, translated by Marjolein Algera and published by Witte Leuw as Oeps Ik Beneen Alien! Thanks Sanne!
www.jeugdbieb.nl/nieuws.php?i...
www.jeugdbieb.nl/nieuws.php?i...
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Op jeugdbieb.nl vind je de leukste leestips ván kinderen vóór kinderen.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:50 PM
What a great review from Sanne at De Wegwijzer Primary School for the new Dutch version of Turns Out I'm an Alien, translated by Marjolein Algera and published by Witte Leuw as Oeps Ik Beneen Alien! Thanks Sanne!
www.jeugdbieb.nl/nieuws.php?i...
www.jeugdbieb.nl/nieuws.php?i...
Virtual visits are such a great cost-effective way to introduce schoolchildren to real authors and show them that humans make the best stories. #virtualauthorvisits #proudlyaifree
Who made books out of cereal boxes and would love to teleport into your school? It's author-illustrator @jencarney.bsky.social! Read her interview at
virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/11/04/1...
and then why not book a virtual visit? It's almost as good as teleportation!
#virtualauthorvisit #kidlit
virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/11/04/1...
and then why not book a virtual visit? It's almost as good as teleportation!
#virtualauthorvisit #kidlit
10 Little Questions with Jen Carney
When did you start writing/drawing and why? I started writing when I was about eight years old. My stories were mostly about the adventures of my teddy bear. I hand wrote them and drew pictures to …
virtualauthors.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Virtual visits are such a great cost-effective way to introduce schoolchildren to real authors and show them that humans make the best stories. #virtualauthorvisits #proudlyaifree
It was always my ambition to spot a book of mine in @waterstones.bsky.social and yesterday in Covent Garden I saw two! After 15 years in the slush piles my author heart is very full right now!
(Shevolution ill. by Petra Braun on L, Don't Open This Book Until You're 9 ill. by Ellie Hyde on R.)
(Shevolution ill. by Petra Braun on L, Don't Open This Book Until You're 9 ill. by Ellie Hyde on R.)
October 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
It was always my ambition to spot a book of mine in @waterstones.bsky.social and yesterday in Covent Garden I saw two! After 15 years in the slush piles my author heart is very full right now!
(Shevolution ill. by Petra Braun on L, Don't Open This Book Until You're 9 ill. by Ellie Hyde on R.)
(Shevolution ill. by Petra Braun on L, Don't Open This Book Until You're 9 ill. by Ellie Hyde on R.)
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#BookReview Turns Out I’m An Alien by
@loutreleaven.bsky.social "a fun-packed space adventure that blasts off with equal measures of goofy wit and genuine warmth ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" youngpageturners.co.uk/turns-out-im... #ChildrensBooks #MiddleGradeReader #Aliens #Adventure #YoungPageTurners
@loutreleaven.bsky.social "a fun-packed space adventure that blasts off with equal measures of goofy wit and genuine warmth ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" youngpageturners.co.uk/turns-out-im... #ChildrensBooks #MiddleGradeReader #Aliens #Adventure #YoungPageTurners
Turns Out I’m An Alien by Lou Treleaven Review - Young Page Turners
Turns Out I'm An Alien by Lou Treleaven is a fun and engaging space adventure for middle grade readers (8-12 years). A light-hearted, funny, slimy adventure.
youngpageturners.co.uk
October 23, 2025 at 4:24 AM
#BookReview Turns Out I’m An Alien by
@loutreleaven.bsky.social "a fun-packed space adventure that blasts off with equal measures of goofy wit and genuine warmth ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" youngpageturners.co.uk/turns-out-im... #ChildrensBooks #MiddleGradeReader #Aliens #Adventure #YoungPageTurners
@loutreleaven.bsky.social "a fun-packed space adventure that blasts off with equal measures of goofy wit and genuine warmth ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️" youngpageturners.co.uk/turns-out-im... #ChildrensBooks #MiddleGradeReader #Aliens #Adventure #YoungPageTurners
Had so much fun making this! Presenting my book trailer for EATEN BY ALIENS. Music by omikron. Alien played by anteater. No anteaters were harmed etc. #booktrailer #kidlit #scifi #aliens
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5Pu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5Pu...
Eaten by Aliens book trailer
YouTube video by Lou Treleaven
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October 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Had so much fun making this! Presenting my book trailer for EATEN BY ALIENS. Music by omikron. Alien played by anteater. No anteaters were harmed etc. #booktrailer #kidlit #scifi #aliens
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5Pu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5Pu...
Fabulous book recommendations from Marianne! I love anything interactive and you can't beat an intricately drawn maze.
For #KidsBooksFriday this week let’s highlight great kids puzzle and activity books. I find these are a great way to get kids to engage with physical books, particularly those who fear reading large swathes of text (as I did when I was wee). And they’re just great fun. #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
October 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Fabulous book recommendations from Marianne! I love anything interactive and you can't beat an intricately drawn maze.
Happy #nationalpoetryday ! Why not celebrate and embrace the October vibes at the same time by visiting www.scaryness.com, a new website of fearfully fantastic poems for children? There's even a couple by me. BOO!
Illustrations by #loucrosby
Illustrations by #loucrosby
October 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Happy #nationalpoetryday ! Why not celebrate and embrace the October vibes at the same time by visiting www.scaryness.com, a new website of fearfully fantastic poems for children? There's even a couple by me. BOO!
Illustrations by #loucrosby
Illustrations by #loucrosby
Aaaaarrrrrgggghhhhhhh! Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day me hearties! Why not grab yourself some treasure by buying The Pirate Who Lost His Name by me and @geniespinosa.bsky.social ?
www.hive.co.uk/Product/Lou-...
#talklikeapirateday
www.hive.co.uk/Product/Lou-...
#talklikeapirateday
September 19, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Aaaaarrrrrgggghhhhhhh! Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day me hearties! Why not grab yourself some treasure by buying The Pirate Who Lost His Name by me and @geniespinosa.bsky.social ?
www.hive.co.uk/Product/Lou-...
#talklikeapirateday
www.hive.co.uk/Product/Lou-...
#talklikeapirateday
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It's the end of the week so it must be #PublisherFriday!
If you are an #IndependentPublisher why not let us know a bit about your press, some links, current projects, crowdfunders, submission windows, some of your authors
#publisher #SmallPress #publishing #IndiePress
alt text in pictures please
If you are an #IndependentPublisher why not let us know a bit about your press, some links, current projects, crowdfunders, submission windows, some of your authors
#publisher #SmallPress #publishing #IndiePress
alt text in pictures please
September 5, 2025 at 4:51 AM
It's the end of the week so it must be #PublisherFriday!
If you are an #IndependentPublisher why not let us know a bit about your press, some links, current projects, crowdfunders, submission windows, some of your authors
#publisher #SmallPress #publishing #IndiePress
alt text in pictures please
If you are an #IndependentPublisher why not let us know a bit about your press, some links, current projects, crowdfunders, submission windows, some of your authors
#publisher #SmallPress #publishing #IndiePress
alt text in pictures please
New book out for Maverick Books' Zoom Fiction! Delighted to have teamed up again with the brilliant Mario Gushiken to bring you another comedy space adventure, this time set inside the stomach of an alien!
Support your bookshop by buying locally or order from bookshop.org at tinyurl.com/8r2e5yep
Support your bookshop by buying locally or order from bookshop.org at tinyurl.com/8r2e5yep
September 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
New book out for Maverick Books' Zoom Fiction! Delighted to have teamed up again with the brilliant Mario Gushiken to bring you another comedy space adventure, this time set inside the stomach of an alien!
Support your bookshop by buying locally or order from bookshop.org at tinyurl.com/8r2e5yep
Support your bookshop by buying locally or order from bookshop.org at tinyurl.com/8r2e5yep
Reposted by Lou Treleaven
Back to school season is upon us, but do you prefer a packed lunch or school dinners?
Poems from our food edition by Sarah Ziman and Jonathan Sellars, and illustrations by Mietta Postlethwaite - available in our web shop.
#Backtoschool #backtoschool2025
Poems from our food edition by Sarah Ziman and Jonathan Sellars, and illustrations by Mietta Postlethwaite - available in our web shop.
#Backtoschool #backtoschool2025
August 29, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Back to school season is upon us, but do you prefer a packed lunch or school dinners?
Poems from our food edition by Sarah Ziman and Jonathan Sellars, and illustrations by Mietta Postlethwaite - available in our web shop.
#Backtoschool #backtoschool2025
Poems from our food edition by Sarah Ziman and Jonathan Sellars, and illustrations by Mietta Postlethwaite - available in our web shop.
#Backtoschool #backtoschool2025
Get your ticket to Scary-ness station and discover some delightfully dreadful destinations!
This new website is a brilliant way for children to discover poetry, and you might even find a petrifying poem by me on your travels! Mwah ha ha!
scaryness.com
#scarypoems #poetry #kidlit #halloween
This new website is a brilliant way for children to discover poetry, and you might even find a petrifying poem by me on your travels! Mwah ha ha!
scaryness.com
#scarypoems #poetry #kidlit #halloween
August 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Get your ticket to Scary-ness station and discover some delightfully dreadful destinations!
This new website is a brilliant way for children to discover poetry, and you might even find a petrifying poem by me on your travels! Mwah ha ha!
scaryness.com
#scarypoems #poetry #kidlit #halloween
This new website is a brilliant way for children to discover poetry, and you might even find a petrifying poem by me on your travels! Mwah ha ha!
scaryness.com
#scarypoems #poetry #kidlit #halloween
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#Teachers! Summer #book #Giveaway! (UK)
WIN a copy of BLUE JELLY AND STRAWBERRIES for your school.
There's a tiny seashell hidden somewhere on my website...For a chance to win a book:
🐚Follow me and repost this post!
🐚DM with the location of the shell & school name (keep it 🤫)
Winner chosen 26/8
WIN a copy of BLUE JELLY AND STRAWBERRIES for your school.
There's a tiny seashell hidden somewhere on my website...For a chance to win a book:
🐚Follow me and repost this post!
🐚DM with the location of the shell & school name (keep it 🤫)
Winner chosen 26/8
August 15, 2025 at 7:42 AM
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Who was the class clown at school and writes surrounded by other people's dogs? It's the brilliant @nealzetterpoet.bsky.social! Read his interview and find out how to book him for virtual visits here:
virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/08/18/1...
#virtualauthorvisit #poet #poetry #performancepoetry
virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/08/18/1...
#virtualauthorvisit #poet #poetry #performancepoetry
10 Little Questions With Neal Zetter (Poet, Author, Educator)
When did you start writing and why? When I was six years old, 1965 (‘Roman times’, as I tell the children during my school visits). I already had a thirst for poetry as I loved Dr Seuss…
virtualauthors.co.uk
August 18, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Who was the class clown at school and writes surrounded by other people's dogs? It's the brilliant @nealzetterpoet.bsky.social! Read his interview and find out how to book him for virtual visits here:
virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/08/18/1...
#virtualauthorvisit #poet #poetry #performancepoetry
virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/08/18/1...
#virtualauthorvisit #poet #poetry #performancepoetry
Already fully booked for the week next year! Looking forward to sharing new books and stories. #worldbookday2026 #authorlife
August 13, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Already fully booked for the week next year! Looking forward to sharing new books and stories. #worldbookday2026 #authorlife
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Okay, deep breath.
I need your help. My friend set this up for me because financial stress is making the whole cancer stress a lot worse.
www.paypal.com/pools/c/9gAG...
If, like me, you don't have money atm, if you have read and enjoyed any of my books, please can you tell people about them?
I need your help. My friend set this up for me because financial stress is making the whole cancer stress a lot worse.
www.paypal.com/pools/c/9gAG...
If, like me, you don't have money atm, if you have read and enjoyed any of my books, please can you tell people about them?
Em's bad year support fund
Our dear Emma Newman is having a shite year. First she broke her ankle walking on flat pavement, now she's got breast cancer fucking up her life. The broken bone put her out of commission for almost t...
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August 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Okay, deep breath.
I need your help. My friend set this up for me because financial stress is making the whole cancer stress a lot worse.
www.paypal.com/pools/c/9gAG...
If, like me, you don't have money atm, if you have read and enjoyed any of my books, please can you tell people about them?
I need your help. My friend set this up for me because financial stress is making the whole cancer stress a lot worse.
www.paypal.com/pools/c/9gAG...
If, like me, you don't have money atm, if you have read and enjoyed any of my books, please can you tell people about them?
Reposted by Lou Treleaven
Who has a cat called Jam and writes on a bicycle? It's the subject of our second interview, prolific author Rebecca Colby! virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/08/11/1...
August 11, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Who has a cat called Jam and writes on a bicycle? It's the subject of our second interview, prolific author Rebecca Colby! virtualauthors.co.uk/2025/08/11/1...
Reposted by Lou Treleaven
Just putting it out there in the universe
I suspect lots of young people will be wanting to read about girls football following the Lioness’ latest success. I have written lots of books in this genre
Also - for any editors interested, I would always love to write more 😂
I suspect lots of young people will be wanting to read about girls football following the Lioness’ latest success. I have written lots of books in this genre
Also - for any editors interested, I would always love to write more 😂
July 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Just putting it out there in the universe
I suspect lots of young people will be wanting to read about girls football following the Lioness’ latest success. I have written lots of books in this genre
Also - for any editors interested, I would always love to write more 😂
I suspect lots of young people will be wanting to read about girls football following the Lioness’ latest success. I have written lots of books in this genre
Also - for any editors interested, I would always love to write more 😂
Typing up some more of my dream diaries to get inspiration for SF settings. March 2008 is wild! I don't think I could have that recall now for multiple dreams per night. #amwriting #amdreaming
July 25, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Typing up some more of my dream diaries to get inspiration for SF settings. March 2008 is wild! I don't think I could have that recall now for multiple dreams per night. #amwriting #amdreaming
Ooh look! You can preorder my new chapter book Eaten by Aliens from Hive and collect it from your local bookshop in September! What are you waiting for?!
www.hive.co.uk/Product/Lou-...
www.hive.co.uk/Product/Lou-...
www.hive.co.uk
July 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Ooh look! You can preorder my new chapter book Eaten by Aliens from Hive and collect it from your local bookshop in September! What are you waiting for?!
www.hive.co.uk/Product/Lou-...
www.hive.co.uk/Product/Lou-...
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Teachers! Grab FREE downloadable PDF reading activities, games, reading lists, reading challenges, posters, wallpapers and much more on School Reading List's TES page. ⬇️📖✨
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#freeresources #edutwitter #teachersofx
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School Reading List's Shop - TES
The School Reading List recommends children's, teen and YA books to teachers, parents, librarians and schools in the UK.
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July 22, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Teachers! Grab FREE downloadable PDF reading activities, games, reading lists, reading challenges, posters, wallpapers and much more on School Reading List's TES page. ⬇️📖✨
🔗
www.tes.com/teaching-res...
#freeresources #edutwitter #teachersofx
🔗
www.tes.com/teaching-res...
#freeresources #edutwitter #teachersofx
Reading Not Yet a Yeti and designing monsters today at Oaklands Infant School, Chelmsford! #authorlife
July 18, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Reading Not Yet a Yeti and designing monsters today at Oaklands Infant School, Chelmsford! #authorlife
Stopped for a cuppa at Leadenhall Market on our weekend in London and look what I found in @waterstones.bsky.social ! (I did reshelve Shevolution properly but couldn't resist showing off Petra Braun's cover for the photo.) @scholasticuk.bsky.social
July 14, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Stopped for a cuppa at Leadenhall Market on our weekend in London and look what I found in @waterstones.bsky.social ! (I did reshelve Shevolution properly but couldn't resist showing off Petra Braun's cover for the photo.) @scholasticuk.bsky.social
New comedy writing book by Chris Head arrived today - having done one of his excellent courses I know it's going to be full of absolute gold.
July 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
New comedy writing book by Chris Head arrived today - having done one of his excellent courses I know it's going to be full of absolute gold.
My posts don't get much traction on here but I have to shout this into the void: just typed 'the end' on a new book! Yippee!!!
July 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
My posts don't get much traction on here but I have to shout this into the void: just typed 'the end' on a new book! Yippee!!!