Richard Ruddick
@richardruddick.bsky.social
Convinced your classroom needs more graphic novels.
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Get 25% off when you pre-order Meet the Invisibles! It's a very cool science book about tiny things! Written by Mike Barfield and illustrated by me!
February 17, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Get 25% off when you pre-order Meet the Invisibles! It's a very cool science book about tiny things! Written by Mike Barfield and illustrated by me!
Perfect time to secure some cracking future reads. That front cover is going to lure in so many readers you can tell.
It’s beginning to feel real! Our graphic novel Wilomina:The Land of Dreams and Nightmares has been selected for an exclusive Waterstones offer if you preorder it this week! Just use code FEB26
Feel free to share this! Out in August.
www.waterstones.com/book/wilomin...
#WPreorder
Feel free to share this! Out in August.
www.waterstones.com/book/wilomin...
#WPreorder
February 17, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Perfect time to secure some cracking future reads. That front cover is going to lure in so many readers you can tell.
Plenty of gems here to keep me entertained.
February 16, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Plenty of gems here to keep me entertained.
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It's Publication Day for Pets Tell Tales: Ancient Rome, baby!
February 12, 2026 at 7:40 AM
It's Publication Day for Pets Tell Tales: Ancient Rome, baby!
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As grown-ups we can often fall into the trap of leaning towards serious or ‘issue heavy’ kid’s books, forgetting that kids also need and deserve books that just bring joy.
So for #KidsBooksFriday this week, what are your top fun / silly / joyful book recommendations?
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
So for #KidsBooksFriday this week, what are your top fun / silly / joyful book recommendations?
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
February 6, 2026 at 7:43 AM
As grown-ups we can often fall into the trap of leaning towards serious or ‘issue heavy’ kid’s books, forgetting that kids also need and deserve books that just bring joy.
So for #KidsBooksFriday this week, what are your top fun / silly / joyful book recommendations?
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
So for #KidsBooksFriday this week, what are your top fun / silly / joyful book recommendations?
#KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit
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Only TEN more days until "Pets Tell Tales: Ancient Rome" will be on shelves in bookstores! You can also order it now: tinyurl.com/PetsRome
A kids' comic by @rikworth.bsky.social & me that tackles some of the big topics of the ancient world of humans, from the perspective of animals.
A kids' comic by @rikworth.bsky.social & me that tackles some of the big topics of the ancient world of humans, from the perspective of animals.
February 2, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Only TEN more days until "Pets Tell Tales: Ancient Rome" will be on shelves in bookstores! You can also order it now: tinyurl.com/PetsRome
A kids' comic by @rikworth.bsky.social & me that tackles some of the big topics of the ancient world of humans, from the perspective of animals.
A kids' comic by @rikworth.bsky.social & me that tackles some of the big topics of the ancient world of humans, from the perspective of animals.
Well worth the wait, but now I have an agonising wait for the final book. Top class storytelling and a series that deserves so much more praise and attention. A great option for year 6.
January 26, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Well worth the wait, but now I have an agonising wait for the final book. Top class storytelling and a series that deserves so much more praise and attention. A great option for year 6.
Starting the day with this stunner and can see straight away why it came so highly recommended.
January 17, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Starting the day with this stunner and can see straight away why it came so highly recommended.
Just finished reading the farm trilogy by @lucyknisley.bsky.social which is always a series I recommend in class. Not only was it a beautifully constructed ending, but there was some wonderful advice for aspiring creators at the back, which you just know is going to help so many future creators.
January 14, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Just finished reading the farm trilogy by @lucyknisley.bsky.social which is always a series I recommend in class. Not only was it a beautifully constructed ending, but there was some wonderful advice for aspiring creators at the back, which you just know is going to help so many future creators.
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Dream On by Shannon Hale and Marcela Cespedes is one of the best children's graphic novels I've read in a long time. It's warm and funny. It's about friendship and the perils of growing up. It's full of empathy and heart. It's just great.
January 11, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Dream On by Shannon Hale and Marcela Cespedes is one of the best children's graphic novels I've read in a long time. It's warm and funny. It's about friendship and the perils of growing up. It's full of empathy and heart. It's just great.
The novel was a masterpiece, so fascinated to see how this version compares.
January 8, 2026 at 5:45 PM
The novel was a masterpiece, so fascinated to see how this version compares.
Updated both my padlet and my bookshop list for the New Year. Have a look if you want some new reading inspiration.
padlet.com/rruddick9zra...
uk.bookshop.org/shop/gnlist (both primary and secondary)
padlet.com/rruddick9zra...
uk.bookshop.org/shop/gnlist (both primary and secondary)
Graphic Novels
All of these books are suitable and popular for Key Stage 2 classes and above. Find some of the most recent or popular ones here: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/great-graphic-novels-for-kids
padlet.com
January 4, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Updated both my padlet and my bookshop list for the New Year. Have a look if you want some new reading inspiration.
padlet.com/rruddick9zra...
uk.bookshop.org/shop/gnlist (both primary and secondary)
padlet.com/rruddick9zra...
uk.bookshop.org/shop/gnlist (both primary and secondary)
Samurai robots are the finest way to start any day.
January 4, 2026 at 10:57 AM
Samurai robots are the finest way to start any day.
Dream On by @shannonhale.bsky.social is a real must have book for schools. Such a relatable story in so many ways and full of examples that any reader will be able to empathise with. I can’t recommend it enough. @mariannedoherty.bsky.social
January 3, 2026 at 2:55 PM
Dream On by @shannonhale.bsky.social is a real must have book for schools. Such a relatable story in so many ways and full of examples that any reader will be able to empathise with. I can’t recommend it enough. @mariannedoherty.bsky.social
I mean this looks like an absolute must have for schools. Kids are desperate to create their own work but often need a little nudge or guidance in the right direction to prevent it being too overwhelming. This is clearly only going to help with that problem!
Create Your Own Comics by me and Alex Lopez comes out at the end of Jan! It’s a great guide to writing and drawing your own comics - it’s not just about making comics but also about thinking about comics. Also it has fart jokes.
January 2, 2026 at 2:17 PM
I mean this looks like an absolute must have for schools. Kids are desperate to create their own work but often need a little nudge or guidance in the right direction to prevent it being too overwhelming. This is clearly only going to help with that problem!
Why not make your wish list even bigger for the start of the year.
I think a gentle start to a new year of #KidsBooksFriday is in order. Did anyone (or the kids in your lives) get any good books over Christmas or is there anything you’re particularly looking forward to reading in 2026? My suggestions in the photos / captions.
#KidLitUK
#UKKidLit
#KidLit
#KidLitUK
#UKKidLit
#KidLit
January 2, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Why not make your wish list even bigger for the start of the year.
Time to try and squeeze as many of these new reads in as possible before Monday. Battle Beast has to be first choice.
December 31, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Time to try and squeeze as many of these new reads in as possible before Monday. Battle Beast has to be first choice.
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With the National Year of Reading approaching, a few people have asked if I'll be running the online 'Building a Classroom Reading Culture' session again. Will be doing it twice, on Sun 11th Jan at 11:30am and on Mon 12th Jan at 3:45pm. Link below:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/jon-biddle...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/jon-biddle...
December 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
With the National Year of Reading approaching, a few people have asked if I'll be running the online 'Building a Classroom Reading Culture' session again. Will be doing it twice, on Sun 11th Jan at 11:30am and on Mon 12th Jan at 3:45pm. Link below:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/jon-biddle...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/jon-biddle...
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🚀NEW EVENT! I’ll be on stage London 28th March celebrating the release of my new book Megalomaniacs! Come join in, draw along, shout out suggestions, and together we’ll make the most ridiculous comics: www.waterstones.com/events/megal...
(And this is the exclusive gig poster available when ordering)
(And this is the exclusive gig poster available when ordering)
December 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
🚀NEW EVENT! I’ll be on stage London 28th March celebrating the release of my new book Megalomaniacs! Come join in, draw along, shout out suggestions, and together we’ll make the most ridiculous comics: www.waterstones.com/events/megal...
(And this is the exclusive gig poster available when ordering)
(And this is the exclusive gig poster available when ordering)
It should be: why has it taken so long for comics to be so popular? It’s taken a while but finally they’re getting their dues.
Why are kids getting into comics and is their timing spot on?
Why are kids getting into comics and is their timing spot on?
What is driving a surge in enthusiasm for comics among children and how may it benefit their future?
www.bbc.com
December 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
It should be: why has it taken so long for comics to be so popular? It’s taken a while but finally they’re getting their dues.
This series has been an absolute rollercoaster of emotions and may have one of the best endings I’ve ever read. Absolute triumph from the very start to the very end. Furious that it took me so long to read, but well worth the wait. I’m now off to get this dust out of my eyes …
December 11, 2025 at 10:29 PM
This series has been an absolute rollercoaster of emotions and may have one of the best endings I’ve ever read. Absolute triumph from the very start to the very end. Furious that it took me so long to read, but well worth the wait. I’m now off to get this dust out of my eyes …
Think there’s quite a few people who could do with hearing this piece of advice. Kick flip by @ldlapinski.bsky.social is a great read and bouquet of wankers might be my new favourite insult. This is definitely a must have text for secondary schools.
December 6, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Think there’s quite a few people who could do with hearing this piece of advice. Kick flip by @ldlapinski.bsky.social is a great read and bouquet of wankers might be my new favourite insult. This is definitely a must have text for secondary schools.
Figured I best break up my binging of Locke and Key, so diving into this after lots of people have recommended it.
December 6, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Figured I best break up my binging of Locke and Key, so diving into this after lots of people have recommended it.
Couldn’t agree more. It’s so key that readers have someone guiding them towards the right stuff as there’s so much out there for them to enjoy.
I believe this is a golden age of children's literature. There are books being published today that will shape the minds of generations; life-changing books whose readers will change the world. There really is a book for EVERYONE now - if we can just help every reader find those books!
December 3, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Couldn’t agree more. It’s so key that readers have someone guiding them towards the right stuff as there’s so much out there for them to enjoy.