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Phil Tite
@philtite.bsky.social
Teaches primary. Reads books. Loves children’s books.
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Hey! It’s the National Year of Reading 2026. There’s all sorts of resources and info available “out there”, so have a look if you like. It’s for all of us xx
#GoAllIn @booktrust.org.uk
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January 16, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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As you know @nadiashireen.bsky.social is in charge of The Year of Reading. She goes on and on and on about on this month's @islandofbrilliant.bsky.social Here ..

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National Year of Reading
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January 14, 2026 at 10:50 AM
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This was great fun to do, and worth listening to just for Charlie Higson’s excellent Eeyore voice.
December 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
It’s the Christmas holidays and what better way to spend your time than listening to a brilliant podcast talking about brilliant books. Hosted by @nadiashireen.bsky.social and @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social and guested on by me!

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Podcast Episode · The Island of Brilliant! · 11/12/2025 · 56m
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December 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
I did a podcast. It’s called @islandofbrilliant.bsky.social. It’s all about children’s books. It’s hosted by @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social and @nadiashireen.bsky.social. I do say nice things about @davidashelton.bsky.social.
December 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Been meaning to say: the latest @islandofbrilliant.bsky.social podcast is especially worth your time because the visitor to the island is marvellous @philtite.bsky.social (& I'm not saying this just because he and @nadiashireen.bsky.social say nice things about me).

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With Christmas just a short sleigh-ride away, we've done the impossible - created a ripple in that allows an actual teacher to have chance to visit the island even though it's their busiest time of th...
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December 16, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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If it's marvellous mayhem you're after - this is where you'll find it. And you get two masters at work for the price of one, what with @stevenlenton.bsky.social being at the height of his powers.
December 10, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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'The Missing' - book+ video of what happened to my relatives during WW2
'On the Move' - poems about this
'Please Write Soon' - a fictionalised story of my father and his Polish cousin writing to each other during WW@
'One Day' - true story of a small group who resisted the Nazis.
December 6, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Some years ago I decided to leave the real world and move permanently to Grimwood. I’m much happier here. We are currently voting for a new mayor.
September 12, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Love it. And so does my 4 year old granddaughter:) He's a gem.
I can’t recommend this channel enough. I use it at school often.
Hi there folks holidaying with children, here are the latest stats from our YouTube channel of poems and stories. Just crashed through to 154 million views.
835K subscribers
571 videos
154,019,164 views
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August 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Super excited to receive the latest Grimwood in the post today. Everything @nadiashireen.bsky.social does is brilliant and I can’t wait to dive into book 5 of the series.
August 9, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I can’t recommend this channel enough. I use it at school often.
August 4, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Quintalist #350 1/5
Harry Potter
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Quintalist - Daily Ranking Challenge
Correctly answer the Daily Question in 5 tries or fewer. Select 5 choices and click Submit. Play each day!
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July 31, 2025 at 5:52 AM
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Did you miss the Unfeasible Katherine Rundell and I talking about
@catwrote.bsky.social , Queen Nanny, women astronauts, Vincent Van Gogh and @matoxley.bsky.social book about two stroke engines!!! On Radio 4 Today
Fear not! You can always rewind.
We were right at the end of today's Todayl
July 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Thank you @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social for the latest Max & Chaffy by @jamiesmart.bsky.social. Phoebe loves this series. She won’t let me take it to school. It’s a great entry level graphic novel/comic.
Out mid August.
July 22, 2025 at 2:57 PM
This was a fun day with @sophyhenn.bsky.social Nick Sharratt and Joseph Elliott as part of Children’s BookFest. They’re an amazing charity raising money to buy local school children books.
July 19, 2025 at 7:43 PM
This was fun! Thanks @sophyhenn.bsky.social for our end of term draw along Happy Hills treat. The kids loved it!
July 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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DETENTION JUST GOT DANGEROUS!

We’re delighted to share the cover for SIN BIN ISLAND, a thrilling magical adventure from DOUG NAYLOR the co-creator of RED DWARF.

Coming September 11th!

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July 10, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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This book is out THIS WEEK and it is hilarious! JAMMYBOI NOOOOOOOOO!
Something brand new from @neillcameron.bsky.social. Thanks @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social. Donut Squad looks top class.
Out early May.
May 5, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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A new strand* to see if we can reflect books people buy. First book sold today (father and child in store as we opened the doors). From @philipreeve.bsky.social & @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social Mice on the Moon. New adventure, Mice, Camera, Action! just published

*As and when I remember!
#booksky
March 15, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Look what ariived! It’s the Pocket Book of Pocket Poems by AF Harrold! @afharrold.com Super-useful for if you need a poem and you’re in a hurry, or you need to send a poem, but you only have a small piece of paper to write it on...
April 21, 2025 at 12:19 PM