Sital Gorasia Chapman
@sgorasiachapman.bsky.social
Children’s Author
🌲 LITTLE SPRUCE
🎈 KINDNESS COMES BACK
⛵️ THE BEDTIME BOAT
🤖 THE MATHS ADVENTURERS
🪔 DIWALI
Rep'd by Becky Bagnell
sitalgorasiachapman.com
🌲 LITTLE SPRUCE
🎈 KINDNESS COMES BACK
⛵️ THE BEDTIME BOAT
🤖 THE MATHS ADVENTURERS
🪔 DIWALI
Rep'd by Becky Bagnell
sitalgorasiachapman.com
Reposted by Sital Gorasia Chapman
Out now! #BfK273, our #summer special! Authorgraph interview Kenneth Oppel, Windows into Illustration Jarvis, new Beyond the Secret Garden, new Picture This, Nikesh Shukla on reading for pleasure + interviews, new #childrensbook reviews & more #KidLit #BookSky 😎
booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/bfk-27...
booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/bfk-27...
July 16, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Out now! #BfK273, our #summer special! Authorgraph interview Kenneth Oppel, Windows into Illustration Jarvis, new Beyond the Secret Garden, new Picture This, Nikesh Shukla on reading for pleasure + interviews, new #childrensbook reviews & more #KidLit #BookSky 😎
booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/bfk-27...
booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/bfk-27...
✨️ Exciting news! ✨️
The latest edition of The Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook is out this Thursday.
It has everything you need to know about children's publishing. It's packed with practical advice and inspiring articles, including one by ME 🤩
@writersandartists.bsky.social
The latest edition of The Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook is out this Thursday.
It has everything you need to know about children's publishing. It's packed with practical advice and inspiring articles, including one by ME 🤩
@writersandartists.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 1:27 PM
✨️ Exciting news! ✨️
The latest edition of The Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook is out this Thursday.
It has everything you need to know about children's publishing. It's packed with practical advice and inspiring articles, including one by ME 🤩
@writersandartists.bsky.social
The latest edition of The Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook is out this Thursday.
It has everything you need to know about children's publishing. It's packed with practical advice and inspiring articles, including one by ME 🤩
@writersandartists.bsky.social
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💙📚 Aloha #newbooksday Friday! 🥳🍍
@sgorasiachapman.bsky.social @susannarumiz.bsky.social @sylviekant.bsky.social @julieclarkauthor.bsky.social @meganabbott.bsky.social @kelleyarmstrong.bsky.social @greenwell.bsky.social @patagoniabooks.bsky.social @badasscrossstitch.bsky.social
@sgorasiachapman.bsky.social @susannarumiz.bsky.social @sylviekant.bsky.social @julieclarkauthor.bsky.social @meganabbott.bsky.social @kelleyarmstrong.bsky.social @greenwell.bsky.social @patagoniabooks.bsky.social @badasscrossstitch.bsky.social
June 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
It's publication day for #TheMathsAdventurers MAKE A DIFFERENCE ✨️
✏️ Words by me
🎨 Pictures by @susannarumiz.bsky.social
📚 Published by DK Books
This is my 12th(!!) book and I managed to sneak all my kids names in! 🤩
✏️ Words by me
🎨 Pictures by @susannarumiz.bsky.social
📚 Published by DK Books
This is my 12th(!!) book and I managed to sneak all my kids names in! 🤩
June 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It's publication day for #TheMathsAdventurers MAKE A DIFFERENCE ✨️
✏️ Words by me
🎨 Pictures by @susannarumiz.bsky.social
📚 Published by DK Books
This is my 12th(!!) book and I managed to sneak all my kids names in! 🤩
✏️ Words by me
🎨 Pictures by @susannarumiz.bsky.social
📚 Published by DK Books
This is my 12th(!!) book and I managed to sneak all my kids names in! 🤩
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📢 NEW: Our #ReadingRights report with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social is out now!
It shares 5 focus areas that will turn the tide on reading inequality and unveils plans for our City of Stories place-based pilot:
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/rea...
It shares 5 focus areas that will turn the tide on reading inequality and unveils plans for our City of Stories place-based pilot:
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/rea...
May 21, 2025 at 7:01 AM
📢 NEW: Our #ReadingRights report with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social is out now!
It shares 5 focus areas that will turn the tide on reading inequality and unveils plans for our City of Stories place-based pilot:
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/rea...
It shares 5 focus areas that will turn the tide on reading inequality and unveils plans for our City of Stories place-based pilot:
www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/rea...
So proud to be part of this wonderful series ❤️
Looking back to this time last week when #Readerful won the ERA Award for best Primary Resource or Equipment Non-ICT. 👏🏆
Fantastic recognition for the OUP Primary Literacy team and all the amazing authors & illustrators who've worked on the Readerful series! 🥳📚✨
#UKEd #EduSky #KidLitUK
Fantastic recognition for the OUP Primary Literacy team and all the amazing authors & illustrators who've worked on the Readerful series! 🥳📚✨
#UKEd #EduSky #KidLitUK
May 23, 2025 at 6:30 AM
So proud to be part of this wonderful series ❤️
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🤖Beep and Boots are planning a school fair to raise money for their library 📚️ Are you coming?
Book 6 of THE MATHS ADVENTURERS series is out on 5th June 2025! 🥳
Written by @sgorasiachapman.bsky.social
Published by @dkbooks.bsky.social
#illustration #picturebook #kidlitart #stemeducation
Book 6 of THE MATHS ADVENTURERS series is out on 5th June 2025! 🥳
Written by @sgorasiachapman.bsky.social
Published by @dkbooks.bsky.social
#illustration #picturebook #kidlitart #stemeducation
May 20, 2025 at 4:23 PM
🤖Beep and Boots are planning a school fair to raise money for their library 📚️ Are you coming?
Book 6 of THE MATHS ADVENTURERS series is out on 5th June 2025! 🥳
Written by @sgorasiachapman.bsky.social
Published by @dkbooks.bsky.social
#illustration #picturebook #kidlitart #stemeducation
Book 6 of THE MATHS ADVENTURERS series is out on 5th June 2025! 🥳
Written by @sgorasiachapman.bsky.social
Published by @dkbooks.bsky.social
#illustration #picturebook #kidlitart #stemeducation
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Happy Easter!🐣
If you like books with your chocolate, my YA supernatural romcom #CloudNine ☁️💘 is on a kindle deal this week - a bargain at just £1.69. Why not treat yourself? 😋 #Easter
@tbpagency.bsky.social
If you like books with your chocolate, my YA supernatural romcom #CloudNine ☁️💘 is on a kindle deal this week - a bargain at just £1.69. Why not treat yourself? 😋 #Easter
@tbpagency.bsky.social
April 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Happy Easter!🐣
If you like books with your chocolate, my YA supernatural romcom #CloudNine ☁️💘 is on a kindle deal this week - a bargain at just £1.69. Why not treat yourself? 😋 #Easter
@tbpagency.bsky.social
If you like books with your chocolate, my YA supernatural romcom #CloudNine ☁️💘 is on a kindle deal this week - a bargain at just £1.69. Why not treat yourself? 😋 #Easter
@tbpagency.bsky.social
✨️NEW BOOK!!✨️
Book 6 of THE MATHS ADVENTURERS series is out on 5th June 2025!
When Beep and Boots notice that their library needs more books, they arrange a school fair to buy some more. Can they raise enough money to fill the library?
Illustrated by @susannarumiz.bsky.social
Book 6 of THE MATHS ADVENTURERS series is out on 5th June 2025!
When Beep and Boots notice that their library needs more books, they arrange a school fair to buy some more. Can they raise enough money to fill the library?
Illustrated by @susannarumiz.bsky.social
March 28, 2025 at 12:59 PM
✨️NEW BOOK!!✨️
Book 6 of THE MATHS ADVENTURERS series is out on 5th June 2025!
When Beep and Boots notice that their library needs more books, they arrange a school fair to buy some more. Can they raise enough money to fill the library?
Illustrated by @susannarumiz.bsky.social
Book 6 of THE MATHS ADVENTURERS series is out on 5th June 2025!
When Beep and Boots notice that their library needs more books, they arrange a school fair to buy some more. Can they raise enough money to fill the library?
Illustrated by @susannarumiz.bsky.social
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The Government is siding with big tech over British creativity.
Today is the FINAL chance to respond to their consultation on AI and copyright.
Let's make sure creators' voices are heard. Guidance below 👇 #MakeItFair #PayTheCreator
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
Today is the FINAL chance to respond to their consultation on AI and copyright.
Let's make sure creators' voices are heard. Guidance below 👇 #MakeItFair #PayTheCreator
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
February 25, 2025 at 9:51 AM
The Government is siding with big tech over British creativity.
Today is the FINAL chance to respond to their consultation on AI and copyright.
Let's make sure creators' voices are heard. Guidance below 👇 #MakeItFair #PayTheCreator
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
Today is the FINAL chance to respond to their consultation on AI and copyright.
Let's make sure creators' voices are heard. Guidance below 👇 #MakeItFair #PayTheCreator
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
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This is very urgent. The UK government is planning to change copyright law. If you are an artist, author, musician or work in the creative industry please read this.
www.chrishaughton.com/blog/ai-and-...
www.chrishaughton.com/blog/ai-and-...
AI and copyright - blog - Chris Haughton - AI and copyright
The blog of designer and author Chris Haughton. Chris was listed in Time magazine's DESIGN 100 for his fair trade design work for PEOPLE TREE.
www.chrishaughton.com
February 8, 2025 at 12:51 PM
This is very urgent. The UK government is planning to change copyright law. If you are an artist, author, musician or work in the creative industry please read this.
www.chrishaughton.com/blog/ai-and-...
www.chrishaughton.com/blog/ai-and-...
I’m thrilled to support the charitable drive #ReadItForward. Buy any children’s book from @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social this Feb, & 10% will be donated to @booktrust.org.uk & @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social, so you can support indie bookshops & do good at the same time
uk.bookshop.org/a/13437/9780...
uk.bookshop.org/a/13437/9780...
February 4, 2025 at 4:18 PM
I’m thrilled to support the charitable drive #ReadItForward. Buy any children’s book from @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social this Feb, & 10% will be donated to @booktrust.org.uk & @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social, so you can support indie bookshops & do good at the same time
uk.bookshop.org/a/13437/9780...
uk.bookshop.org/a/13437/9780...
It's PLR time! Thank you to everyone who borrowed one of my books last year. Over 2000 times! And thank you to all the wonderful libraries that put them on their shelves. 🙏🏾📚😍
In case you didn't know, authors & illustrators get paid every time you borrow a book from the library!
In case you didn't know, authors & illustrators get paid every time you borrow a book from the library!
January 22, 2025 at 10:10 AM
It's PLR time! Thank you to everyone who borrowed one of my books last year. Over 2000 times! And thank you to all the wonderful libraries that put them on their shelves. 🙏🏾📚😍
In case you didn't know, authors & illustrators get paid every time you borrow a book from the library!
In case you didn't know, authors & illustrators get paid every time you borrow a book from the library!
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"Oh, what a shame you're 'just a children's bookshop."
We hear this all too often.
📚 Children and teens deserve spaces and shops for them
📚 Children's and YA books change lives.
It's not a shame we're a children's bookshop. It's a beautiful thing 💕
We hear this all too often.
📚 Children and teens deserve spaces and shops for them
📚 Children's and YA books change lives.
It's not a shame we're a children's bookshop. It's a beautiful thing 💕
January 11, 2025 at 9:39 AM
"Oh, what a shame you're 'just a children's bookshop."
We hear this all too often.
📚 Children and teens deserve spaces and shops for them
📚 Children's and YA books change lives.
It's not a shame we're a children's bookshop. It's a beautiful thing 💕
We hear this all too often.
📚 Children and teens deserve spaces and shops for them
📚 Children's and YA books change lives.
It's not a shame we're a children's bookshop. It's a beautiful thing 💕
Reposted by Sital Gorasia Chapman
Would love all of my book-loving followers to give this a share (& sign up) - my new reader-facing newsletter As Seen On Booktok - as well as showcasing the BIG books, will also incl quieter books that booktokers love (in translation, short stories, debuts etc)
asseenonbooktok.meetthebooktokers.com
asseenonbooktok.meetthebooktokers.com
MTBT - As Seen On Booktok
asseenonbooktok.meetthebooktokers.com
January 10, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Would love all of my book-loving followers to give this a share (& sign up) - my new reader-facing newsletter As Seen On Booktok - as well as showcasing the BIG books, will also incl quieter books that booktokers love (in translation, short stories, debuts etc)
asseenonbooktok.meetthebooktokers.com
asseenonbooktok.meetthebooktokers.com
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Early Career children's authors (1-3 books) in:
- Bromley
- Greenwich
- Wandsworth
- Dudley
- Lincolnshire
Ask your publisher to nominate you for this great opportunity with local libraries – closes Jan 10th!
#ukkidlit
www.better.org.uk/library/gll-...
- Bromley
- Greenwich
- Wandsworth
- Dudley
- Lincolnshire
Ask your publisher to nominate you for this great opportunity with local libraries – closes Jan 10th!
#ukkidlit
www.better.org.uk/library/gll-...
GLL Literary Foundation
GLL Literary Foundation
www.better.org.uk
January 7, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Early Career children's authors (1-3 books) in:
- Bromley
- Greenwich
- Wandsworth
- Dudley
- Lincolnshire
Ask your publisher to nominate you for this great opportunity with local libraries – closes Jan 10th!
#ukkidlit
www.better.org.uk/library/gll-...
- Bromley
- Greenwich
- Wandsworth
- Dudley
- Lincolnshire
Ask your publisher to nominate you for this great opportunity with local libraries – closes Jan 10th!
#ukkidlit
www.better.org.uk/library/gll-...
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I asked a child what their fave book from last year was and their answer was a series that was published about a decade ago. A good reminder that a book is always new to a child who hasn't read it. The constant publishing hustle for novelty has nothing to do with what children want. #KidLitUK
January 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM
I asked a child what their fave book from last year was and their answer was a series that was published about a decade ago. A good reminder that a book is always new to a child who hasn't read it. The constant publishing hustle for novelty has nothing to do with what children want. #KidLitUK
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MERRY BETWIXTMAS LADS and especially to everyone that got a kindle for Christmas because it’s only just over a quid today! BARGAIN
amzn.eu/d/d5UKT5V
amzn.eu/d/d5UKT5V
December 27, 2024 at 8:00 AM
MERRY BETWIXTMAS LADS and especially to everyone that got a kindle for Christmas because it’s only just over a quid today! BARGAIN
amzn.eu/d/d5UKT5V
amzn.eu/d/d5UKT5V
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Exciting news! My book GIGANTIC is going to be read as the CBeebies Bedtime Story on New Year's Day by none other than the current undisputed WWE Champion of the World... Cody Rhodes! SMACKDOWN!!
#bedtimestories #cbeebies #WWE #codyrhodes @cbeebies.bsky.social
#bedtimestories #cbeebies #WWE #codyrhodes @cbeebies.bsky.social
December 16, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Exciting news! My book GIGANTIC is going to be read as the CBeebies Bedtime Story on New Year's Day by none other than the current undisputed WWE Champion of the World... Cody Rhodes! SMACKDOWN!!
#bedtimestories #cbeebies #WWE #codyrhodes @cbeebies.bsky.social
#bedtimestories #cbeebies #WWE #codyrhodes @cbeebies.bsky.social
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I'm currently @booktrust.bsky.social Writer in Residence, championing reading for pleasure for children facing challenging circumstances. Picture books can start, shape and soothe conversations about tough subjects.
"Picture books are often quite undervalued, and sometimes seen as a stepping stone to 'proper reading'. But picture books can be transgressive and beautiful and complex." -
@lawrencepatrice.bsky.social. ALL OF THIS!
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
@lawrencepatrice.bsky.social. ALL OF THIS!
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
How to use picture books to support children facing challenging circumstances
Get recommendations of picture books to try to talk to children facing difficult circumstances, with ideas from our Writer in Residence Patrice Lawrence.
www.booktrust.org.uk
December 10, 2024 at 11:13 PM
I'm currently @booktrust.bsky.social Writer in Residence, championing reading for pleasure for children facing challenging circumstances. Picture books can start, shape and soothe conversations about tough subjects.
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It's Small Business Saturday! Buy ANY book book this weekend and you could win a £250 gift card! Every sale supports independent bookshops. Shop small, think big 📚 uk.bookshop.org/lists/win-a-...
December 7, 2024 at 12:40 PM
It's Small Business Saturday! Buy ANY book book this weekend and you could win a £250 gift card! Every sale supports independent bookshops. Shop small, think big 📚 uk.bookshop.org/lists/win-a-...
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I'm offering 3 hours of free picture book mentoring for a UK based writer whose voice is underrepresented in children's publishing.
Please help me spread the word by sharing this post.
Full details of how to apply are here:
naomiandjamesjones.substack.com/p/free-pictu...
Please help me spread the word by sharing this post.
Full details of how to apply are here:
naomiandjamesjones.substack.com/p/free-pictu...
Free picture book mentoring
For an underrepresented writer
naomiandjamesjones.substack.com
December 3, 2024 at 3:59 PM
I'm offering 3 hours of free picture book mentoring for a UK based writer whose voice is underrepresented in children's publishing.
Please help me spread the word by sharing this post.
Full details of how to apply are here:
naomiandjamesjones.substack.com/p/free-pictu...
Please help me spread the word by sharing this post.
Full details of how to apply are here:
naomiandjamesjones.substack.com/p/free-pictu...
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Hello! It’s #smallbusinesssaturday today! Please support your local businesses - it’s been a tough year and every little sale helps. Billionaires don’t need any more money!
Look for small businesses online. If you're in the UK, find us @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
uk.bookshop.org/shop/WedaleB...
Look for small businesses online. If you're in the UK, find us @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
uk.bookshop.org/shop/WedaleB...
December 7, 2024 at 11:57 AM
Hello! It’s #smallbusinesssaturday today! Please support your local businesses - it’s been a tough year and every little sale helps. Billionaires don’t need any more money!
Look for small businesses online. If you're in the UK, find us @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
uk.bookshop.org/shop/WedaleB...
Look for small businesses online. If you're in the UK, find us @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social
uk.bookshop.org/shop/WedaleB...
I have exciting news! My new picture book, LITTLE SPRUCE is on CBeebies Bedtime Stories tonight! 6.50pm or catch up on iPlayer 🤩
#BedtimeStories #KidlitUK
#BedtimeStories #KidlitUK
December 1, 2024 at 2:39 PM
I have exciting news! My new picture book, LITTLE SPRUCE is on CBeebies Bedtime Stories tonight! 6.50pm or catch up on iPlayer 🤩
#BedtimeStories #KidlitUK
#BedtimeStories #KidlitUK
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I’m just an author, standing in front of the internet reminding everyone that:
1. Authors are small businesses
2. Books make amazing holiday gifts that keep giving
3. You can support authors, illustrators, *and* indie bookstores by shopping small this season!
Win, win, WIN!
#KidLitMegaFeed
1. Authors are small businesses
2. Books make amazing holiday gifts that keep giving
3. You can support authors, illustrators, *and* indie bookstores by shopping small this season!
Win, win, WIN!
#KidLitMegaFeed
November 30, 2024 at 3:51 PM
I’m just an author, standing in front of the internet reminding everyone that:
1. Authors are small businesses
2. Books make amazing holiday gifts that keep giving
3. You can support authors, illustrators, *and* indie bookstores by shopping small this season!
Win, win, WIN!
#KidLitMegaFeed
1. Authors are small businesses
2. Books make amazing holiday gifts that keep giving
3. You can support authors, illustrators, *and* indie bookstores by shopping small this season!
Win, win, WIN!
#KidLitMegaFeed