Maisie Chan 💥NATE YU'S BLAST FROM THE PAST - Out now!
@maisiechanwrites.bsky.social
🏆 Winner of the @JHALAKPRIZE & @BRADFORDBOASE for Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths
🐯 Tiger Warrior author
🔎 Very Merry Murder Club author
Screenwriter @bbcwritersroom Scottish Voices.
Lit Rep: @chloeseager
https://linktr.ee/MaisieChanWrites
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🐯 Tiger Warrior author
🔎 Very Merry Murder Club author
Screenwriter @bbcwritersroom Scottish Voices.
Lit Rep: @chloeseager
https://linktr.ee/MaisieChanWrites
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Amazing to see Nate Yu’s Blast From the Past as one of The Observer’s ‘The Best Children’s Chapter Books of the Summer’ 😳🤩 thanks to critic Kitty Empire for the review! #booksky #ukkidlit #kidlituk #middlegrade #blueskybooks
Wow! This is amazing! Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths/ Sums It Up is a finalist in the Shenzhen ‘Ten Best Books of the Year’ Reading Month! Thanks @helenwanglondon.bsky.social for letting me know!
Congratulations to @maisiechanwrites.bsky.social - author of the month at the Leeds Centre for New Chinese Writing ( @writingchinese.bsky.social ) AND a finalist for the Ten Best Books of the Year (Shenzhen Reading Month)! chinesebooksforyoungreaders.wordpress.com/2025/11/20/1...
November 23, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Wow! This is amazing! Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths/ Sums It Up is a finalist in the Shenzhen ‘Ten Best Books of the Year’ Reading Month! Thanks @helenwanglondon.bsky.social for letting me know!
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I’m doing my first Christmas shopping signing event for @waterstones.braehead on Sat 29th Nov 2-4pm! Signed copies of some of my books will be available! Just in time for Christmas! Please do come along #Glasgow!
November 6, 2025 at 8:46 AM
I’m doing my first Christmas shopping signing event for @waterstones.braehead on Sat 29th Nov 2-4pm! Signed copies of some of my books will be available! Just in time for Christmas! Please do come along #Glasgow!
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Good morning Blue Sky! I’m thrilled to reveal the cover to mine and Jo Lindley’s new picture book - CHI CHI THE PANDA which will be out 4th June 2026!!!
It’s my first picture book and Jo has created the cutest and fluffiest panda! It’s historical non-fiction too so you’ll learn stuff too!
It’s my first picture book and Jo has created the cutest and fluffiest panda! It’s historical non-fiction too so you’ll learn stuff too!
November 12, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Good morning Blue Sky! I’m thrilled to reveal the cover to mine and Jo Lindley’s new picture book - CHI CHI THE PANDA which will be out 4th June 2026!!!
It’s my first picture book and Jo has created the cutest and fluffiest panda! It’s historical non-fiction too so you’ll learn stuff too!
It’s my first picture book and Jo has created the cutest and fluffiest panda! It’s historical non-fiction too so you’ll learn stuff too!
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The @booksforkeeps.bsky.social Books of the Year 2025 has our regular round up of selected primary aged texts with lgbtq+ stars🤩
Books by @tommydoyle.bsky.social Sarah Tagholm& @manumontoya.bsky.social @peterbently.bsky.social & Claire Powell @catwrote.bsky.social @maisiechanwrites.bsky.social
Books by @tommydoyle.bsky.social Sarah Tagholm& @manumontoya.bsky.social @peterbently.bsky.social & Claire Powell @catwrote.bsky.social @maisiechanwrites.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM
The @booksforkeeps.bsky.social Books of the Year 2025 has our regular round up of selected primary aged texts with lgbtq+ stars🤩
Books by @tommydoyle.bsky.social Sarah Tagholm& @manumontoya.bsky.social @peterbently.bsky.social & Claire Powell @catwrote.bsky.social @maisiechanwrites.bsky.social
Books by @tommydoyle.bsky.social Sarah Tagholm& @manumontoya.bsky.social @peterbently.bsky.social & Claire Powell @catwrote.bsky.social @maisiechanwrites.bsky.social
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Keep it short and find what you enjoy: how to start reading for fun
Keep it short and find what you enjoy: how to start reading for fun
In a world full of distractions, it can be difficult to form a habit that needs attention. Experts advise on getting out of the rut
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Keep it short and find what you enjoy: how to start reading for fun
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This year you get TWO sets of shortlisted books instead of one when you sign up for the Spark! School Book Awards by 28 November. If you still need convincing, here's a fantastic endorsement from a secondary school librarian...
www.sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/school-sign-up
www.sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/school-sign-up
November 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This year you get TWO sets of shortlisted books instead of one when you sign up for the Spark! School Book Awards by 28 November. If you still need convincing, here's a fantastic endorsement from a secondary school librarian...
www.sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/school-sign-up
www.sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/school-sign-up
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BOOK GIVEAWAY!!! I'm not on social media much at the moment, working hard on my new book, which I feel sure will be my best one yet when it's done! In the meantime, I'm giving away signed copies of all my books so far. Follow & repost to enter, and say which book you'd like & why. Closes Dec 5!
November 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
BOOK GIVEAWAY!!! I'm not on social media much at the moment, working hard on my new book, which I feel sure will be my best one yet when it's done! In the meantime, I'm giving away signed copies of all my books so far. Follow & repost to enter, and say which book you'd like & why. Closes Dec 5!
Good morning Blue Sky! I’m thrilled to reveal the cover to mine and Jo Lindley’s new picture book - CHI CHI THE PANDA which will be out 4th June 2026!!!
It’s my first picture book and Jo has created the cutest and fluffiest panda! It’s historical non-fiction too so you’ll learn stuff too!
It’s my first picture book and Jo has created the cutest and fluffiest panda! It’s historical non-fiction too so you’ll learn stuff too!
November 12, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Good morning Blue Sky! I’m thrilled to reveal the cover to mine and Jo Lindley’s new picture book - CHI CHI THE PANDA which will be out 4th June 2026!!!
It’s my first picture book and Jo has created the cutest and fluffiest panda! It’s historical non-fiction too so you’ll learn stuff too!
It’s my first picture book and Jo has created the cutest and fluffiest panda! It’s historical non-fiction too so you’ll learn stuff too!
I'm a Royal Literary Fund Fellow this year (I was one last year too) and I wish I had know about writing support when I was at uni. I never thought about it at all. I would just do my essays, hand them in and hope for the best. I did okay but I could have done better.
November 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
I'm a Royal Literary Fund Fellow this year (I was one last year too) and I wish I had know about writing support when I was at uni. I never thought about it at all. I would just do my essays, hand them in and hope for the best. I did okay but I could have done better.
I'm doing a cover reveal tomorrow for my debut picture book! I'm excited about it!
November 11, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I'm doing a cover reveal tomorrow for my debut picture book! I'm excited about it!
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It’s Anti-Bullying Week! Bullying is a crucial discussion topic in our book clubs, so we offer resources for books across different genres and age ranges.
Today is also Odd Socks Day. Are you wearing yours?
*Sound on*
#AntibullyingWeek #OddSocksDay #PowerForGood
Today is also Odd Socks Day. Are you wearing yours?
*Sound on*
#AntibullyingWeek #OddSocksDay #PowerForGood
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
It’s Anti-Bullying Week! Bullying is a crucial discussion topic in our book clubs, so we offer resources for books across different genres and age ranges.
Today is also Odd Socks Day. Are you wearing yours?
*Sound on*
#AntibullyingWeek #OddSocksDay #PowerForGood
Today is also Odd Socks Day. Are you wearing yours?
*Sound on*
#AntibullyingWeek #OddSocksDay #PowerForGood
It's Remembrance Sunday and let's remember that the black and brown people fought and died as part of the Allies too.
In my new novel - Nate Yu's Blast From the Past
I feature a ghost from the Chinese Labour Corp because it was important for me to tell readers about this often untold history.
In my new novel - Nate Yu's Blast From the Past
I feature a ghost from the Chinese Labour Corp because it was important for me to tell readers about this often untold history.
November 9, 2025 at 11:18 AM
It's Remembrance Sunday and let's remember that the black and brown people fought and died as part of the Allies too.
In my new novel - Nate Yu's Blast From the Past
I feature a ghost from the Chinese Labour Corp because it was important for me to tell readers about this often untold history.
In my new novel - Nate Yu's Blast From the Past
I feature a ghost from the Chinese Labour Corp because it was important for me to tell readers about this often untold history.
I’m doing my first Christmas shopping signing event for @waterstones.braehead on Sat 29th Nov 2-4pm! Signed copies of some of my books will be available! Just in time for Christmas! Please do come along #Glasgow!
November 6, 2025 at 8:46 AM
I’m doing my first Christmas shopping signing event for @waterstones.braehead on Sat 29th Nov 2-4pm! Signed copies of some of my books will be available! Just in time for Christmas! Please do come along #Glasgow!
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With the IBC Excluded Voices report making for sober reading this week, let’s use #KidsBooksFriday to celebrate brilliant books from global majority writers.
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/excluded-voi...
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/excluded-voi...
October 10, 2025 at 6:47 AM
With the IBC Excluded Voices report making for sober reading this week, let’s use #KidsBooksFriday to celebrate brilliant books from global majority writers.
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/excluded-voi...
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/excluded-voi...
Happy Halloween!!! 🎃
It's halloween and my new book has a GHOST in it!!!! I kinda forgot because he's a lovely guy! It's not a scary book, and it is gently supernatural!
I'm dressed a panda (hint to my next published book! 😱 which is for Early Years/KS1)
It's halloween and my new book has a GHOST in it!!!! I kinda forgot because he's a lovely guy! It's not a scary book, and it is gently supernatural!
I'm dressed a panda (hint to my next published book! 😱 which is for Early Years/KS1)
October 31, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Happy Halloween!!! 🎃
It's halloween and my new book has a GHOST in it!!!! I kinda forgot because he's a lovely guy! It's not a scary book, and it is gently supernatural!
I'm dressed a panda (hint to my next published book! 😱 which is for Early Years/KS1)
It's halloween and my new book has a GHOST in it!!!! I kinda forgot because he's a lovely guy! It's not a scary book, and it is gently supernatural!
I'm dressed a panda (hint to my next published book! 😱 which is for Early Years/KS1)
I'm going to be doing some school visits in Hong Kong next year! How exciting! I feels pretty amazing knowing there will be kids in Hong Kong reading my books. How lucky am I!!!
October 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
I'm going to be doing some school visits in Hong Kong next year! How exciting! I feels pretty amazing knowing there will be kids in Hong Kong reading my books. How lucky am I!!!
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For over 50 years, the Booker Prizes have recognised the best fiction for adults. Now, we're delighted to announce the Children’s Booker Prize, supported by AKO Foundation.
Find out more: thebookerprizes.com/children
Find out more: thebookerprizes.com/children
October 24, 2025 at 7:14 AM
For over 50 years, the Booker Prizes have recognised the best fiction for adults. Now, we're delighted to announce the Children’s Booker Prize, supported by AKO Foundation.
Find out more: thebookerprizes.com/children
Find out more: thebookerprizes.com/children
This is amazing for whoever wins it! I remember saying I wanted to win the Booker Prize when I first started to write nearly two decades ago. Probably won't happen! But I am happy that there is an award recognising children's literature in the U.K. and of course £50,000 is amazing!
October 25, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This is amazing for whoever wins it! I remember saying I wanted to win the Booker Prize when I first started to write nearly two decades ago. Probably won't happen! But I am happy that there is an award recognising children's literature in the U.K. and of course £50,000 is amazing!
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The Booker Prize Foundation has launched the Children’s Booker Prize, the charity’s first award for children’s fiction. 👇 #BookSky
The Booker Prize Foundation launches Children’s Booker Prize
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October 24, 2025 at 7:14 AM
The Booker Prize Foundation has launched the Children’s Booker Prize, the charity’s first award for children’s fiction. 👇 #BookSky
Just your annual reminder that if you’ve got a reader who loves Strictly Come Dancing they might like my novel Keep Dancing, Lizzie Chu!
I loved Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths and Keep Dancing Lizzie Chu has not disappointed! Maisie Chan manages to combine a pacy storyline with humour and empathy. Wonderful!
October 22, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Just your annual reminder that if you’ve got a reader who loves Strictly Come Dancing they might like my novel Keep Dancing, Lizzie Chu!
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We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the Hounslow SLS Junior Book Award 2026! 📚🥳
Congratulations #josephcoelho
@jprosewriter.bsky.social
@maisiechanwrites.bsky.social
#jessieburton
@erandalljones.bsky.social
#jackmackay
Congratulations #josephcoelho
@jprosewriter.bsky.social
@maisiechanwrites.bsky.social
#jessieburton
@erandalljones.bsky.social
#jackmackay
October 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the Hounslow SLS Junior Book Award 2026! 📚🥳
Congratulations #josephcoelho
@jprosewriter.bsky.social
@maisiechanwrites.bsky.social
#jessieburton
@erandalljones.bsky.social
#jackmackay
Congratulations #josephcoelho
@jprosewriter.bsky.social
@maisiechanwrites.bsky.social
#jessieburton
@erandalljones.bsky.social
#jackmackay
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I loved Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths and Keep Dancing Lizzie Chu has not disappointed! Maisie Chan manages to combine a pacy storyline with humour and empathy. Wonderful!
October 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I loved Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths and Keep Dancing Lizzie Chu has not disappointed! Maisie Chan manages to combine a pacy storyline with humour and empathy. Wonderful!
I’m so happy to see Nate Yu’s Blast From the Past on the @hounslowsls.bsky.social shortlist!!!
We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the Hounslow SLS Junior Book Award 2026! 📚🥳
Congratulations #josephcoelho
@jprosewriter.bsky.social
@maisiechanwrites.bsky.social
#jessieburton
@erandalljones.bsky.social
#jackmackay
Congratulations #josephcoelho
@jprosewriter.bsky.social
@maisiechanwrites.bsky.social
#jessieburton
@erandalljones.bsky.social
#jackmackay
October 21, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I’m so happy to see Nate Yu’s Blast From the Past on the @hounslowsls.bsky.social shortlist!!!
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My fab colleague Paul and I got to write the autumn children's book reviews for the Scotsman. I think they were in the paper at the weekend but you can read them here online...
www.scotsman.com/arts-and-cul...
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
www.scotsman.com/arts-and-cul...
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
The best new children's books for autumn 2025
Among the heroes of this autumn’s best kids books are a sleepy bear, a water-loving rabbit and a pair of hyper-competitive turtles. Reviews by Paul Kane and Marianne Doherty
www.scotsman.com
October 8, 2025 at 11:09 AM
My fab colleague Paul and I got to write the autumn children's book reviews for the Scotsman. I think they were in the paper at the weekend but you can read them here online...
www.scotsman.com/arts-and-cul...
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
www.scotsman.com/arts-and-cul...
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit