Simon James Green
@simonjamesgreen.bsky.social
Author & screenwriter. Boy Like Me, Finn Jones Was Here, Gay Club!, Heartbreak Boys, and more!
www.simonjamesgreen.com
www.simonjamesgreen.com
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So lovely to see so many interesting, pleasant and, er… real people here! If we haven’t met yet, I’m an author, best known for my LGBTQ+ YA novels, but I write middle-grade and picture books too. Here’s to happier times on this platform. 🥰
If you’re a school librarian or teacher looking at booking an author visit for the National Year of Reading, I have events and workshops for all year groups, KS1-KS5. All the info, including prices, on my website. Get in touch, I’d love to hear from you! Let’s read!
www.simonjamesgreen.com/schools
www.simonjamesgreen.com/schools
School author events — Simon James Green
www.simonjamesgreen.com
January 4, 2026 at 4:20 PM
If you’re a school librarian or teacher looking at booking an author visit for the National Year of Reading, I have events and workshops for all year groups, KS1-KS5. All the info, including prices, on my website. Get in touch, I’d love to hear from you! Let’s read!
www.simonjamesgreen.com/schools
www.simonjamesgreen.com/schools
Launching my first ever author newsletter this year! First issue will be sent out in the next few days. Sign up here! Gossip! Secrets! Various rants about publishing!
www.simonjamesgreen.com/newsletter
www.simonjamesgreen.com/newsletter
Newsletter — Simon James Green
www.simonjamesgreen.com
January 1, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Launching my first ever author newsletter this year! First issue will be sent out in the next few days. Sign up here! Gossip! Secrets! Various rants about publishing!
www.simonjamesgreen.com/newsletter
www.simonjamesgreen.com/newsletter
Apparently, his books have been translated into 55 languages. Utter shit, and he gets 55 languages. Don’t let anyone ever tell you publishing is about talent.
December 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Apparently, his books have been translated into 55 languages. Utter shit, and he gets 55 languages. Don’t let anyone ever tell you publishing is about talent.
Asking for volunteers at a school
Author event for Y7 today and one boy at the back holds up a sign reading ‘I Love You!’ and maybe this is what Taylor Swift feels like at a concert. Anyway, I obviously picked him because I’m very easy to win over .
Author event for Y7 today and one boy at the back holds up a sign reading ‘I Love You!’ and maybe this is what Taylor Swift feels like at a concert. Anyway, I obviously picked him because I’m very easy to win over .
December 4, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Asking for volunteers at a school
Author event for Y7 today and one boy at the back holds up a sign reading ‘I Love You!’ and maybe this is what Taylor Swift feels like at a concert. Anyway, I obviously picked him because I’m very easy to win over .
Author event for Y7 today and one boy at the back holds up a sign reading ‘I Love You!’ and maybe this is what Taylor Swift feels like at a concert. Anyway, I obviously picked him because I’m very easy to win over .
I'm thrilled that COLD TURKEY is included in #Bookspark this year!
It was specially selected by a panel of experts to be included in this fantastic @booktrust programme, which is all about building a love of books in KS3 students. Link for schools to find out more 👇
It was specially selected by a panel of experts to be included in this fantastic @booktrust programme, which is all about building a love of books in KS3 students. Link for schools to find out more 👇
November 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM
I'm thrilled that COLD TURKEY is included in #Bookspark this year!
It was specially selected by a panel of experts to be included in this fantastic @booktrust programme, which is all about building a love of books in KS3 students. Link for schools to find out more 👇
It was specially selected by a panel of experts to be included in this fantastic @booktrust programme, which is all about building a love of books in KS3 students. Link for schools to find out more 👇
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Award-winning author @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social was cancelled from #UK school visits & faced online abuse for his books. For #BannedBookWeekUK, he reminds us of the importance of books in offering young people a window into the diverse world we live in: www.indexoncensorship.org/bannedbooksw...
October 9, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Award-winning author @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social was cancelled from #UK school visits & faced online abuse for his books. For #BannedBookWeekUK, he reminds us of the importance of books in offering young people a window into the diverse world we live in: www.indexoncensorship.org/bannedbooksw...
Banned Books Week… so here’s LLAMA GLAMARAMA by me and Garry Parsons - banned in some places in the US because it *checks notes* “promotes a social justice agenda.”
It’s about a llama who likes dancing.
It’s about a llama who likes dancing.
October 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Banned Books Week… so here’s LLAMA GLAMARAMA by me and Garry Parsons - banned in some places in the US because it *checks notes* “promotes a social justice agenda.”
It’s about a llama who likes dancing.
It’s about a llama who likes dancing.
Glorious.
Nigel Farage looks uncomfortable as Jamie Raskin uses his opening statement to absolutely demolish him
September 3, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Glorious.
Fun with @mamagstories.bsky.social at the Edinburgh Book Fest today celebrating A YEAR OF PRIDE & JOY - the joyful LGBTQ+ book you need in your lives!
August 17, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Fun with @mamagstories.bsky.social at the Edinburgh Book Fest today celebrating A YEAR OF PRIDE & JOY - the joyful LGBTQ+ book you need in your lives!
Excited to be making a return to @edbookfest.bsky.social this Sunday with this fab events for kids with me and @mamagstories.bsky.social - pride and joy guaranteed! 😍
Tickets and info here:
www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival...
Tickets and info here:
www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival...
A Year of Pride and Joy with Simon James Green & Mama G
From Sun 17 Aug - A Year of Pride and Joy with Simon James Green & Mama G…
www.edbookfest.co.uk
August 12, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Excited to be making a return to @edbookfest.bsky.social this Sunday with this fab events for kids with me and @mamagstories.bsky.social - pride and joy guaranteed! 😍
Tickets and info here:
www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival...
Tickets and info here:
www.edbookfest.co.uk/the-festival...
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This week #IAmReading THE DOUBLE LIFE OF TED AMOS by @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social. Can loser Ted reinvent himself as The Cool Kid? Absolutely not… Cringing, heartwarming, but be warned: will make you snort-giggle in public spaces!
@scholasticuk.bsky.social #KidLitUk
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@scholasticuk.bsky.social #KidLitUk
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The Double Life of Ted Amos by Simon James Green
I Am Reading: The Double Life of Ted Amos by Simon James Green
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August 1, 2025 at 7:29 AM
This week #IAmReading THE DOUBLE LIFE OF TED AMOS by @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social. Can loser Ted reinvent himself as The Cool Kid? Absolutely not… Cringing, heartwarming, but be warned: will make you snort-giggle in public spaces!
@scholasticuk.bsky.social #KidLitUk
alastairc.com/i-am-reading...
@scholasticuk.bsky.social #KidLitUk
alastairc.com/i-am-reading...
Happy to see my dyslexia-friendly LGBTQ+ YA novel longlisted for The Diverse Book Awards!
July 31, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Happy to see my dyslexia-friendly LGBTQ+ YA novel longlisted for The Diverse Book Awards!
WINNER! Boy Like Me - Best Secondary Fiction at the Accelerated Reader ‘What Kids are Reading’ Awards! Couldn’t be prouder! (With fellow winners Lewis Hancox and Laura Noakes!)
July 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
WINNER! Boy Like Me - Best Secondary Fiction at the Accelerated Reader ‘What Kids are Reading’ Awards! Couldn’t be prouder! (With fellow winners Lewis Hancox and Laura Noakes!)
And that was my final school author visit of the season! I managed around 70 schools this academic year. I know it feels bleak out there, and it is, in many ways, but also know there are lots of kind, empathetic young people out there who want to fight to make this world better.
July 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM
And that was my final school author visit of the season! I managed around 70 schools this academic year. I know it feels bleak out there, and it is, in many ways, but also know there are lots of kind, empathetic young people out there who want to fight to make this world better.
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122. The Big Ask by @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social
Enjoyable and accessible YA story about two teenage boys from different social spheres going to prom together, offering a sensitive and convincing exploration of homophobia alongside lots of humour and positive messages. @barringtonstoke.bsky.social
Enjoyable and accessible YA story about two teenage boys from different social spheres going to prom together, offering a sensitive and convincing exploration of homophobia alongside lots of humour and positive messages. @barringtonstoke.bsky.social
July 5, 2025 at 7:45 AM
122. The Big Ask by @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social
Enjoyable and accessible YA story about two teenage boys from different social spheres going to prom together, offering a sensitive and convincing exploration of homophobia alongside lots of humour and positive messages. @barringtonstoke.bsky.social
Enjoyable and accessible YA story about two teenage boys from different social spheres going to prom together, offering a sensitive and convincing exploration of homophobia alongside lots of humour and positive messages. @barringtonstoke.bsky.social
THE DOUBLE LIFE OF TED AMOS - winner of the James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award for KS3! 🥰
June 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
THE DOUBLE LIFE OF TED AMOS - winner of the James Reckitt Hull Children’s Book Award for KS3! 🥰
A fab list of books recommended for Pride month by LGBTQ+ authors… my rec was the brilliant NORTHERN BOY by @ihussainwriter.bsky.social - which I absolutely loved!
www.stylist.co.uk/books/best-b...
www.stylist.co.uk/books/best-b...
13 of the best books to read this Pride month, as recommended by queer authors
We asked the UK’s biggest queer authors to recommend their top reads for June, and beyond.
www.stylist.co.uk
June 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
A fab list of books recommended for Pride month by LGBTQ+ authors… my rec was the brilliant NORTHERN BOY by @ihussainwriter.bsky.social - which I absolutely loved!
www.stylist.co.uk/books/best-b...
www.stylist.co.uk/books/best-b...
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🌈 Book 14 for #PrideMonth: Gay Club! by
@simonjamesgreen.bsky.social
is a hilarious, heartwarming story about elections, identity, and standing up for who you are. Drama, laughs, and big impactful story, perfect for teen readers! 🗳️🏳️🌈📚
@ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social
@simonjamesgreen.bsky.social
is a hilarious, heartwarming story about elections, identity, and standing up for who you are. Drama, laughs, and big impactful story, perfect for teen readers! 🗳️🏳️🌈📚
@ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social
June 14, 2025 at 5:31 PM
🌈 Book 14 for #PrideMonth: Gay Club! by
@simonjamesgreen.bsky.social
is a hilarious, heartwarming story about elections, identity, and standing up for who you are. Drama, laughs, and big impactful story, perfect for teen readers! 🗳️🏳️🌈📚
@ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social
@simonjamesgreen.bsky.social
is a hilarious, heartwarming story about elections, identity, and standing up for who you are. Drama, laughs, and big impactful story, perfect for teen readers! 🗳️🏳️🌈📚
@ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social
New from me today! Short, funny, dyslexia-friendly and perfect for 11 + with a reading age of 7. It’s an honour to write books for @barringtonstoke.bsky.social 🥰
Kit is furious with Hamza but agrees to deliver a turkey across London with him for a neighbour. Cue a hysterical race against time, the police, the bomb squad and a scary street gang. Will the boys make it in time? A hilarious caper from @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social. bit.ly/4kKs9Il
June 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
New from me today! Short, funny, dyslexia-friendly and perfect for 11 + with a reading age of 7. It’s an honour to write books for @barringtonstoke.bsky.social 🥰
Serving you LGBTQ+ young adult fiction since 2017! Happy Pride Month folks! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
June 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Serving you LGBTQ+ young adult fiction since 2017! Happy Pride Month folks! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Disgusting, shameful and due in part to cowardly politicians, more interested in avoiding negative headlines in the many fascist pamphlets which masquerade as UK newspapers, than in championing basic decency and human rights. And others who are just bigots.
www.thepinknews.com/2025/05/14/u...
www.thepinknews.com/2025/05/14/u...
UK plummets down European rankings for LGBTQ+ rights
The UK has once again plummeted in the annual rankings of European nations on their LGBTQ+ equality laws, after placing first a decade ago.
www.thepinknews.com
May 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Disgusting, shameful and due in part to cowardly politicians, more interested in avoiding negative headlines in the many fascist pamphlets which masquerade as UK newspapers, than in championing basic decency and human rights. And others who are just bigots.
www.thepinknews.com/2025/05/14/u...
www.thepinknews.com/2025/05/14/u...
So. AI audiobooks. Thing is, sharing stories is one the oldest human activities, a truly beautiful thing, and I don’t understand people who think AI can bring anything to the table… 🧵 1/7
May 14, 2025 at 10:20 AM
So. AI audiobooks. Thing is, sharing stories is one the oldest human activities, a truly beautiful thing, and I don’t understand people who think AI can bring anything to the table… 🧵 1/7
Out now in the UK and US & Canada! Bring some Pride & Joy into your life!
If you're in need of a pick me up make haste to the nearest bookshop because this book is sure to make your day brighter! Just stunning @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social @ruthburrows.bsky.social @magiccatpublishing.bsky.social
May 7, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Out now in the UK and US & Canada! Bring some Pride & Joy into your life!
So many brilliant and inspirational people from all walks of life in this book! Out today!
We're thrilled to see ASLEF member Romolo featured in this stunning book celebrating #LGBTQ+ voices!
Thanks to @magiccatpublishing.bsky.social and @SimonJamesGreen.bsky.social for including a train driver in your inspiring stories 🚝
"A Year of Pride and Joy" is out today! #pride
Thanks to @magiccatpublishing.bsky.social and @SimonJamesGreen.bsky.social for including a train driver in your inspiring stories 🚝
"A Year of Pride and Joy" is out today! #pride
April 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
So many brilliant and inspirational people from all walks of life in this book! Out today!