Catherine Friess @ Story Snug
@storysnug.com
Bookblogger: https://storysnug.com
#scbwi #writementor #writemagic
SL: '24 Searchlight PBs / '24 #WM #IdeaIdol PB / '23 #WMCNA PB
LL: #WMCNA PB & CB / Searchlight PB / Writing Magazine CB
Top 100: #CNPKids CB
https://www.instagram.com/cjfriess_storysnug
#scbwi #writementor #writemagic
SL: '24 Searchlight PBs / '24 #WM #IdeaIdol PB / '23 #WMCNA PB
LL: #WMCNA PB & CB / Searchlight PB / Writing Magazine CB
Top 100: #CNPKids CB
https://www.instagram.com/cjfriess_storysnug
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I still can't believe that two of my #picturebooks have been shortlisted in @writingawards.bsky.social 😊
www.searchlightawards.co.uk/best-childre...
#writingcommunity #amwriting #childrensbooks
Congratulations @tomwriting.bsky.social & all the shortlistees 🎉
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#writingcommunity #amwriting #childrensbooks
Congratulations @tomwriting.bsky.social & all the shortlistees 🎉
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The Got It Covered Quiz: Our Celebrated Books of 2025 is now live! 📚
Can you guess which books the covers belong to?
Access the quiz here 👉 www.thebookseller.com/briti...
Can you guess which books the covers belong to?
Access the quiz here 👉 www.thebookseller.com/briti...
December 22, 2025 at 9:11 AM
The Got It Covered Quiz: Our Celebrated Books of 2025 is now live! 📚
Can you guess which books the covers belong to?
Access the quiz here 👉 www.thebookseller.com/briti...
Can you guess which books the covers belong to?
Access the quiz here 👉 www.thebookseller.com/briti...
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It's not too late to donate to our Christmas appeal and help us share the magic of books with families in need ✨️🎄
www.scottishbooktrust.com/donate
www.scottishbooktrust.com/donate
Scottish Book Trust
We are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland.
www.scottishbooktrust.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:22 AM
It's not too late to donate to our Christmas appeal and help us share the magic of books with families in need ✨️🎄
www.scottishbooktrust.com/donate
www.scottishbooktrust.com/donate
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Hi all! Am looking for some middle grade festive themed comic book/graphic novel recommendations. KS1 -KS2
Thanks! 🎄
Thanks! 🎄
a cartoon of snoopy dressed as santa claus blowing a horn
ALT: a cartoon of snoopy dressed as santa claus blowing a horn
media.tenor.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Hi all! Am looking for some middle grade festive themed comic book/graphic novel recommendations. KS1 -KS2
Thanks! 🎄
Thanks! 🎄
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Another lovely #buyastrangerabook offer.
Some of @sarahjp.bsky.social 's children's favourite books.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Owl Babies
Tabby McTat
Otto the Book Bear
Sarah is offering to buy one of them for someone, so get in touch if you'd like one.
Some of @sarahjp.bsky.social 's children's favourite books.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Owl Babies
Tabby McTat
Otto the Book Bear
Sarah is offering to buy one of them for someone, so get in touch if you'd like one.
December 17, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Another lovely #buyastrangerabook offer.
Some of @sarahjp.bsky.social 's children's favourite books.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Owl Babies
Tabby McTat
Otto the Book Bear
Sarah is offering to buy one of them for someone, so get in touch if you'd like one.
Some of @sarahjp.bsky.social 's children's favourite books.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea
Owl Babies
Tabby McTat
Otto the Book Bear
Sarah is offering to buy one of them for someone, so get in touch if you'd like one.
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More #buyastrangerabook day magic.
If there's a kids book you'd like to get someone for Christmas, @thisnorthernboy.bsky.social is offering to buy it for you (up to £20).
So, just let us know, if there's a specific book you'd like, and Rob will sort it out.
UK only.
If there's a kids book you'd like to get someone for Christmas, @thisnorthernboy.bsky.social is offering to buy it for you (up to £20).
So, just let us know, if there's a specific book you'd like, and Rob will sort it out.
UK only.
I'd like to donate £20 for a kids book or two for someone for Christmas. Books are the best gifts after all.
December 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM
More #buyastrangerabook day magic.
If there's a kids book you'd like to get someone for Christmas, @thisnorthernboy.bsky.social is offering to buy it for you (up to £20).
So, just let us know, if there's a specific book you'd like, and Rob will sort it out.
UK only.
If there's a kids book you'd like to get someone for Christmas, @thisnorthernboy.bsky.social is offering to buy it for you (up to £20).
So, just let us know, if there's a specific book you'd like, and Rob will sort it out.
UK only.
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Will you take the Januread challenge to read every day in January?
Commit to building a reading habit early in 2026 and we'll email you a series of book lists, articles and other goodies to cheer you along the way.
Sign up to Januread, today 👉 mailchi.mp/scottishbook...
Commit to building a reading habit early in 2026 and we'll email you a series of book lists, articles and other goodies to cheer you along the way.
Sign up to Januread, today 👉 mailchi.mp/scottishbook...
December 17, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Will you take the Januread challenge to read every day in January?
Commit to building a reading habit early in 2026 and we'll email you a series of book lists, articles and other goodies to cheer you along the way.
Sign up to Januread, today 👉 mailchi.mp/scottishbook...
Commit to building a reading habit early in 2026 and we'll email you a series of book lists, articles and other goodies to cheer you along the way.
Sign up to Januread, today 👉 mailchi.mp/scottishbook...
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December 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Ideal for new solo readers the 1st two in the #PawprintProductions series #StopGangsterKoala! #BarkingBakeOff @jennywritemoore.bsky.social illus. Berta Maluenda New Frontier PublishingUK are reviewed on #RedReadingHub today wp.me/p11DI5-dz2
Stop! Gangster Koala! / Barking Bake Off!
Stop! Gangster Koala!Barking Bake Off!Jenny Moore, illustrated by Berta MaluendaNew Frontier Publishing In the first of Jenny Moore’s Pawprint Productions series for younger readers, cuddly koala a…
redreadinghub.blog
December 17, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Win a Primary School Book Bundle! 📚
Are you a teacher, librarian, TA, or staff member at a UK primary school? Enter our competition for the chance to win a specially curated bundle of books for your school!
👉 Enter here: forms.gle/Uvz1oTRse4pL...
@cilip.bsky.social
Are you a teacher, librarian, TA, or staff member at a UK primary school? Enter our competition for the chance to win a specially curated bundle of books for your school!
👉 Enter here: forms.gle/Uvz1oTRse4pL...
@cilip.bsky.social
November 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Win a Primary School Book Bundle! 📚
Are you a teacher, librarian, TA, or staff member at a UK primary school? Enter our competition for the chance to win a specially curated bundle of books for your school!
👉 Enter here: forms.gle/Uvz1oTRse4pL...
@cilip.bsky.social
Are you a teacher, librarian, TA, or staff member at a UK primary school? Enter our competition for the chance to win a specially curated bundle of books for your school!
👉 Enter here: forms.gle/Uvz1oTRse4pL...
@cilip.bsky.social
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Hey #amquerying writers and illustrators, I'm open to queries for children's graphic novels and children's fantasy, spy, and heist novels! You can find my #mswl here: jdlit.com/tori-sharp
Tori Sharp | jdlit
jdlit.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Hey #amquerying writers and illustrators, I'm open to queries for children's graphic novels and children's fantasy, spy, and heist novels! You can find my #mswl here: jdlit.com/tori-sharp
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These free Christmas activity sheets from @busythings.co.uk include 25 fun-filled pages of educational activities, arts and crafts, quizzes and puzzles…
Christmas activity sheets – KS1 / KS2 fun & educational printables
These free Christmas activity sheets are bursting with festive things to make and do in your classroom this festive season...
www.teachwire.net
December 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
These free Christmas activity sheets from @busythings.co.uk include 25 fun-filled pages of educational activities, arts and crafts, quizzes and puzzles…
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🪧 Signs that Christmas is coming:
🔴 Fairy lights twinkling everywhere
🟠 Gingerbread everything
🟡 Mince pies for breakfast
🟢 The return of #HiddenBooksGame
Cross off your Christmas list!
Play now: buff.ly/BExQ02V
🔴 Fairy lights twinkling everywhere
🟠 Gingerbread everything
🟡 Mince pies for breakfast
🟢 The return of #HiddenBooksGame
Cross off your Christmas list!
Play now: buff.ly/BExQ02V
December 15, 2025 at 11:41 AM
🪧 Signs that Christmas is coming:
🔴 Fairy lights twinkling everywhere
🟠 Gingerbread everything
🟡 Mince pies for breakfast
🟢 The return of #HiddenBooksGame
Cross off your Christmas list!
Play now: buff.ly/BExQ02V
🔴 Fairy lights twinkling everywhere
🟠 Gingerbread everything
🟡 Mince pies for breakfast
🟢 The return of #HiddenBooksGame
Cross off your Christmas list!
Play now: buff.ly/BExQ02V
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/resources/10...
#Kidlit book quiz for children in KS2. Genres include fantasy, historical, mystery, adventure & picture books. Ideal for end of term & includes a #Christmas round. #ukedchat
#Kidlit book quiz for children in KS2. Genres include fantasy, historical, mystery, adventure & picture books. Ideal for end of term & includes a #Christmas round. #ukedchat
100 question children's book quiz for pupils aged 7-11 in KS2
A children's book quiz for children aged 7-11 in KS2 .This literacy quiz is ideal for end of term school activities or holiday family fun.
schoolreadinglist.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 11:09 AM
It's always a treat to get our favourite #Christmas #picturebooks out. Over the years my #festive #pinterest board has grown 🎄 🎁 🦌
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#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #BookSky @dc-litchfield.bsky.social @fionawritesbooks.bsky.social @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social #bookblog
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#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #BookSky @dc-litchfield.bsky.social @fionawritesbooks.bsky.social @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social #bookblog
December 15, 2025 at 10:32 AM
It's always a treat to get our favourite #Christmas #picturebooks out. Over the years my #festive #pinterest board has grown 🎄 🎁 🦌
de.pinterest.com/cjfriess/chr...
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #BookSky @dc-litchfield.bsky.social @fionawritesbooks.bsky.social @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social #bookblog
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#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #BookSky @dc-litchfield.bsky.social @fionawritesbooks.bsky.social @laurabakerbooks.bsky.social #bookblog
This is such a good idea. I hope it happens, esp given next year is the National Year of Reading. But also, there need to be libraries for those babies to go to. Increased library funding now! observer.co.uk/news/nationa...
Library card plan to help write newborns’ first chapter | The Observer
observer.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
There is only 1 little mince pie theiving weasus and a clock case left from the Yule collection
I can’t thank you enough!
The weasus says please can they come and live with you cos they are worried they might get roped into the weasels play (see insta /fb) www.celestineandthehare.com/new-collection
I can’t thank you enough!
The weasus says please can they come and live with you cos they are worried they might get roped into the weasels play (see insta /fb) www.celestineandthehare.com/new-collection
December 11, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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CHRISTMAS RAFFLE LAUNCH!
I'm doing a raffle.
Tickets are just £2 each!
You can win all these SIGNED books + £50 to spend.
More importantly, every ticket you buy will help buy books for two amazing schools.
TWO POUNDS.
More here.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-ex...
Please share.
I'm doing a raffle.
Tickets are just £2 each!
You can win all these SIGNED books + £50 to spend.
More importantly, every ticket you buy will help buy books for two amazing schools.
TWO POUNDS.
More here.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-ex...
Please share.
December 5, 2025 at 1:39 PM
CHRISTMAS RAFFLE LAUNCH!
I'm doing a raffle.
Tickets are just £2 each!
You can win all these SIGNED books + £50 to spend.
More importantly, every ticket you buy will help buy books for two amazing schools.
TWO POUNDS.
More here.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-ex...
Please share.
I'm doing a raffle.
Tickets are just £2 each!
You can win all these SIGNED books + £50 to spend.
More importantly, every ticket you buy will help buy books for two amazing schools.
TWO POUNDS.
More here.
www.biggreenbookshop.com/big-green-ex...
Please share.
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It's #buyastrangerabook day tomorrow.
You may call it Wednesday.
I'm going to give out loads of free books and also encourage you to give out free books too.
Can we make it a big old Christmas Special please?
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
You may call it Wednesday.
I'm going to give out loads of free books and also encourage you to give out free books too.
Can we make it a big old Christmas Special please?
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
Buy A Stranger A Book. #buyastrangerabook - Stuff you might like... - Big Green Bookshop. @biggreenbooks on Twitter. Cheese fan. My Mum says hi.
The Big Green Bookshop an independent online bookshop in selling awesome titles by awesome authors to awesome people
www.biggreenbookshop.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:19 PM
It's #buyastrangerabook day tomorrow.
You may call it Wednesday.
I'm going to give out loads of free books and also encourage you to give out free books too.
Can we make it a big old Christmas Special please?
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
You may call it Wednesday.
I'm going to give out loads of free books and also encourage you to give out free books too.
Can we make it a big old Christmas Special please?
www.biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Unsolicited writing advice, no. 926:
Some authors can pin down the perfect word in a first draft. Most can't. If that's you, don't worry about it. Make the structure sound before you start going over the detailing.
Some authors can pin down the perfect word in a first draft. Most can't. If that's you, don't worry about it. Make the structure sound before you start going over the detailing.
December 4, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Unsolicited writing advice, no. 926:
Some authors can pin down the perfect word in a first draft. Most can't. If that's you, don't worry about it. Make the structure sound before you start going over the detailing.
Some authors can pin down the perfect word in a first draft. Most can't. If that's you, don't worry about it. Make the structure sound before you start going over the detailing.
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Informative, beautiful and deeply human: it’s time to cheer the underrated art of illustration | Oliver Jeffers
Informative, beautiful and deeply human: it’s time to cheer the underrated art of illustration | Oliver Jeffers
We do judge books by their covers. Illustrations spark young imaginations, solve problems, present information - and shape our world, says the children’s author on National Illustration Day
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Informative, beautiful and deeply human: it’s time to cheer the underrated art of illustration | Oliver Jeffers
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IT'S WEDNESDAY!
It's the budget busting #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only
It's the budget busting #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only
Buy A Stranger A Book. #buyastrangerabook - Stuff you might like... - Big Green Bookshop. @biggreenbooks on Twitter. Cheese fan. My Mum says hi.
The Big Green Bookshop an independent online bookshop in selling awesome titles by awesome authors to awesome people
biggreenbookshop.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
IT'S WEDNESDAY!
It's the budget busting #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only
It's the budget busting #buyastrangerabook day.
The grooviest of all the days.
I'll give out TWO books.
FOR FREE.
If you'd like one, let me know.
Also, if you'd like to #BuyAStrangerABook too, let me know.
It's a thing! Look.
biggreenbookshop.com/stuff-you-mi...
UK only
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Poetry By Heart @poetrybyheart.bsky.social has opened its annual Festive Showcase, an advent calendar of seasonal poems perfect to learn by heart, share and perform aloud. This year’s list features not the usual 24, but 31 poems, one for each day of December #Poetry
poetrybyheart.org.uk/showcase/8
poetrybyheart.org.uk/showcase/8
November 25, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Poetry By Heart @poetrybyheart.bsky.social has opened its annual Festive Showcase, an advent calendar of seasonal poems perfect to learn by heart, share and perform aloud. This year’s list features not the usual 24, but 31 poems, one for each day of December #Poetry
poetrybyheart.org.uk/showcase/8
poetrybyheart.org.uk/showcase/8
Only a week until #December 1st & Winston is coming home for #Christmas 🎄
storysnug.com/2018/11/how-...
@macmillankidsuk.bsky.social #amreading #AlexTSmith #AdventCalendar #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #StorySnug #BookSky #HowWinstonCameHomeForChristmas
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@macmillankidsuk.bsky.social #amreading #AlexTSmith #AdventCalendar #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #StorySnug #BookSky #HowWinstonCameHomeForChristmas
November 24, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Only a week until #December 1st & Winston is coming home for #Christmas 🎄
storysnug.com/2018/11/how-...
@macmillankidsuk.bsky.social #amreading #AlexTSmith #AdventCalendar #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #StorySnug #BookSky #HowWinstonCameHomeForChristmas
storysnug.com/2018/11/how-...
@macmillankidsuk.bsky.social #amreading #AlexTSmith #AdventCalendar #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #StorySnug #BookSky #HowWinstonCameHomeForChristmas