Tracy Hopkins
@tracyshopkins.bsky.social
Bookworm, editor, children's book enthusiast, School Library Assistant, blogger, Londoner, mum. All views my own. She/her
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Last read of 2024: Elle McNicoll’s Keedie. First read of 2025: Katya Balen’s The Space We’re In. Both fab, thought-provoking, empathy-inducing, moving MG #KidLit books. Both from the library. #GreatSchoolLibraries
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I've got lots of amazing picturebooks about the oceans but now looking for a couple more. Any recommendations gratefully received!
November 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I've got lots of amazing picturebooks about the oceans but now looking for a couple more. Any recommendations gratefully received!
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Creative pals, we need you! A group of us are running an auction to raise funds for the Emergency Response Rooms in Sudan. Sudanese people are dealing with the worst humanitarian crisis since records began. Can you donate mentoring/art/signed books etc? SIGN UP HERE: www.sudancoup.com/auction
Creatives4Sudan Fundraising Auction — Keep Eyes On Sudan
Creatives coming together to raise life-saving funds for the people escaping genocide in El-Fasher, Sudan
www.sudancoup.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Creative pals, we need you! A group of us are running an auction to raise funds for the Emergency Response Rooms in Sudan. Sudanese people are dealing with the worst humanitarian crisis since records began. Can you donate mentoring/art/signed books etc? SIGN UP HERE: www.sudancoup.com/auction
Whaaaatt?!?? Nick, I am so disappointed in you. #CelebrityTraitors
November 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Whaaaatt?!?? Nick, I am so disappointed in you. #CelebrityTraitors
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THE CALL, one of the greatest YA fantasy horror mythology novels of our time, gets a welcome rerelease in 2026! Forget the Hunger Games and other over-hyped dystopian romps, this duology smashes it to bits. Cool new cover too.
UK folks!
I am excited to see that ‘The Call’ reissue is included in Waterstones’ 25% off FLASH SALE on selected pre-ordered books this week! 😍🎉
Enter the code OCTOBER25 at the checkout to redeem your discount and pre-order your copy now.
Offer ends at 23.59 Friday 17th October.
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I am excited to see that ‘The Call’ reissue is included in Waterstones’ 25% off FLASH SALE on selected pre-ordered books this week! 😍🎉
Enter the code OCTOBER25 at the checkout to redeem your discount and pre-order your copy now.
Offer ends at 23.59 Friday 17th October.
ow.ly/OVe350XbaWf
The Call by Peadar O'Guilin | Waterstones
Buy The Call by Peadar O'Guilin from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM
THE CALL, one of the greatest YA fantasy horror mythology novels of our time, gets a welcome rerelease in 2026! Forget the Hunger Games and other over-hyped dystopian romps, this duology smashes it to bits. Cool new cover too.
We’re all staying up late on a school night for #CelebrityTraitors! (Sorry, teachers)
November 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
We’re all staying up late on a school night for #CelebrityTraitors! (Sorry, teachers)
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I'm doing a Loki signing along with some MASSIVELY famous authors on Dec 6th at @booksellercrow.bsky.social in South London. Come and get Christmas signed books as presents for bookish friends and family of all ages. www.thebookseller.com/news/the-boo... #KidLitUK #Booksky #UKKidlit
The Bookseller Crow to host signing day with Holly Jackson, Jessie Burton, Lucy Mangan and Louie Stowell
The Bookseller Crow in Crystal Palace has announced a Christmas signing day next month, featuring Holly Jackson, Jessie Burton, Lucy Mangan and Louie Stowell.
www.thebookseller.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:28 AM
I'm doing a Loki signing along with some MASSIVELY famous authors on Dec 6th at @booksellercrow.bsky.social in South London. Come and get Christmas signed books as presents for bookish friends and family of all ages. www.thebookseller.com/news/the-boo... #KidLitUK #Booksky #UKKidlit
She won! Huge congratulations, Elle YA Fiction Winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards 2025 with @nationalbooktokens.bsky.social!! #KidLitUK #YALit
WISH YOU WERE HER is in the YA category of the Books Are My Bag Reader Awards.
this is my 6th nom, making me the most nominated author in the history of this award.
I also, hilariously, never win.
you can vote and be in with the chance of winning £100 of book tokens!
Link below, closes tomorrow
this is my 6th nom, making me the most nominated author in the history of this award.
I also, hilariously, never win.
you can vote and be in with the chance of winning £100 of book tokens!
Link below, closes tomorrow
November 4, 2025 at 9:49 PM
She won! Huge congratulations, Elle YA Fiction Winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards 2025 with @nationalbooktokens.bsky.social!! #KidLitUK #YALit
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Following the ceremony, we are proud to celebrate that The Poisoned King 🦁 by Katherine Rundell is the WINNER of the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards 2025.
Thank you so much to the booksellers who shortlisted this title and to the wonderful readers who voted. 📚
Thank you so much to the booksellers who shortlisted this title and to the wonderful readers who voted. 📚
November 4, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Following the ceremony, we are proud to celebrate that The Poisoned King 🦁 by Katherine Rundell is the WINNER of the Books Are My Bag Readers Awards 2025.
Thank you so much to the booksellers who shortlisted this title and to the wonderful readers who voted. 📚
Thank you so much to the booksellers who shortlisted this title and to the wonderful readers who voted. 📚
📚 The SLG Pupil Librarian Training Day is back! 🎉
🗓️ Wed 12 Nov | 🕤 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
📍 The Elmgreen School, Tulse Hill, London SE27 9BZ A fun, creative day for pupil librarians and a special author talk by Sufiya Ahmed.
Free places — limited spots! Book via mmargerison@the-elmgreen-school.org.uk
🗓️ Wed 12 Nov | 🕤 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
📍 The Elmgreen School, Tulse Hill, London SE27 9BZ A fun, creative day for pupil librarians and a special author talk by Sufiya Ahmed.
Free places — limited spots! Book via mmargerison@the-elmgreen-school.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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An excellent article. Young teenage boys are incredibly underserved in the current publishing market an Nathanael Lessore’s books are incredibly important in filling that gap, and in allowing boys to see themselves and their lives represented in books in a realistic way.
"The discussions or reflections that books inspire can change lives for the better. I know because I’ve seen it."
Author Nathanael Lessore believes fiction can play a big role in supporting positive attitudes to boyhood and masculinity.
Here's how 👇
https://bit.ly/3JqsAug
Author Nathanael Lessore believes fiction can play a big role in supporting positive attitudes to boyhood and masculinity.
Here's how 👇
https://bit.ly/3JqsAug
November 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
An excellent article. Young teenage boys are incredibly underserved in the current publishing market an Nathanael Lessore’s books are incredibly important in filling that gap, and in allowing boys to see themselves and their lives represented in books in a realistic way.
If you see this, quote with a robot that isn't from "Star Wars", "Star Trek", "Doctor Who", or "Transformers".
October 30, 2025 at 9:35 AM
If you see this, quote with a robot that isn't from "Star Wars", "Star Trek", "Doctor Who", or "Transformers".
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Cannot think of a funny self-effacing way to say this, so: Donut Squad has been shortlisted for WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR whaaaaaaat 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
October 30, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Cannot think of a funny self-effacing way to say this, so: Donut Squad has been shortlisted for WATERSTONES BOOK OF THE YEAR whaaaaaaat 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯
Nick Mohammed being awesome again #CelebrityTraitors
October 29, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Nick Mohammed being awesome again #CelebrityTraitors
Didn’t the non-celebrities have to do this wobbly bridge challenge blindfolded? #CelebrityTraitors
October 29, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Didn’t the non-celebrities have to do this wobbly bridge challenge blindfolded? #CelebrityTraitors
Time for #CelebrityTraitors! Great to have both kids excited to watch with me too.
October 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Time for #CelebrityTraitors! Great to have both kids excited to watch with me too.
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The news is out so I can finally point at this. Yes this is my publisher of the Vivi novels. I’m devastated that another company started to change things up in this industry has failed to thrive. I don’t know any more so pls be compassionate to the authors.
www.thebookseller.com/news/indepen...
www.thebookseller.com/news/indepen...
October 29, 2025 at 9:43 AM
The news is out so I can finally point at this. Yes this is my publisher of the Vivi novels. I’m devastated that another company started to change things up in this industry has failed to thrive. I don’t know any more so pls be compassionate to the authors.
www.thebookseller.com/news/indepen...
www.thebookseller.com/news/indepen...
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Oh this is such sad news. Knights Of have been such a force for good in this industry - we need more companies like them, not fewer. www.thebookseller.com/news/indepen...
Independent children's publisher Knights Of set to close
Award-winning inclusive children’s publisher Knights Of is set to close, The Bookseller understands, with accountancy firm Hart Shaw instructed to place the company in liquidation, pending a vote of t...
www.thebookseller.com
October 29, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Oh this is such sad news. Knights Of have been such a force for good in this industry - we need more companies like them, not fewer. www.thebookseller.com/news/indepen...
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A little round-up of illustrated books for kids about the many festivities of autumn – so many beauties! #Diwali #DiadelosMuertos #MidAutumnFestival #Halloween #kidlit #kidlituk #ukkidlit
October 28, 2025 at 10:32 AM
A little round-up of illustrated books for kids about the many festivities of autumn – so many beauties! #Diwali #DiadelosMuertos #MidAutumnFestival #Halloween #kidlit #kidlituk #ukkidlit
The relief when we finally found the source of the weird ticking noise in 12yo’s bedroom! I originally thought it was coming through the wall from next door & that he’d never sleep in his own room again…
October 28, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The relief when we finally found the source of the weird ticking noise in 12yo’s bedroom! I originally thought it was coming through the wall from next door & that he’d never sleep in his own room again…
This book looks like fun for Halloween #KidLitUK
For Halloween I'd love to gift one of my followers on here a free copy of my new book, The Notwitches: Prison Break, signed by me and Dotty Sutton. If you fancy it, just like this post (and follow me if you don't already). Shares very much appreciated, obvs. UK-based people only, I'm afraid.
October 28, 2025 at 8:42 PM
This book looks like fun for Halloween #KidLitUK
12yo spent most of weekend throwing up; 16yo has been hiking & camping with 4 teen boys she barely knows in freezing weather for her silver DofE - there’s been so little I can do to help either of them & I hate it!
Is all the worrying the hardest part about being a mum?
Is all the worrying the hardest part about being a mum?
October 27, 2025 at 5:14 PM
12yo spent most of weekend throwing up; 16yo has been hiking & camping with 4 teen boys she barely knows in freezing weather for her silver DofE - there’s been so little I can do to help either of them & I hate it!
Is all the worrying the hardest part about being a mum?
Is all the worrying the hardest part about being a mum?
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Day 25 of my favourite Black authored books and back to middle grade with one of my favourite fantasy series. This is about found families and mixed heritage identity. There’s a Black Arthurian Knight, changelings and a children’s home based on a real piece of history. I love it!
October 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Day 25 of my favourite Black authored books and back to middle grade with one of my favourite fantasy series. This is about found families and mixed heritage identity. There’s a Black Arthurian Knight, changelings and a children’s home based on a real piece of history. I love it!
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I'm running a webinar on adaptive teaching on 5th November. Loads of practical advice about inclusive approaches to teaching. Pay what you can to attend. Please share. Thank you! #EduSky
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ultima...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ultima...
The Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching - Webinar with Sue Cowley
Sue Cowley shares ideas about adaptive teaching and offers a range of practical strategies for creating an inclusive classroom
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October 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I'm running a webinar on adaptive teaching on 5th November. Loads of practical advice about inclusive approaches to teaching. Pay what you can to attend. Please share. Thank you! #EduSky
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ultima...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ultima...
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The latest in the me asking questions series: do I know any Nottingham based librarians?
October 21, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The latest in the me asking questions series: do I know any Nottingham based librarians?
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We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the Hounslow SLS Junior Book Award 2026! 📚🥳
Congratulations #josephcoelho
@jprosewriter.bsky.social
@maisiechanwrites.bsky.social
#jessieburton
@erandalljones.bsky.social
#jackmackay
Congratulations #josephcoelho
@jprosewriter.bsky.social
@maisiechanwrites.bsky.social
#jessieburton
@erandalljones.bsky.social
#jackmackay
October 21, 2025 at 1:51 PM
We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the Hounslow SLS Junior Book Award 2026! 📚🥳
Congratulations #josephcoelho
@jprosewriter.bsky.social
@maisiechanwrites.bsky.social
#jessieburton
@erandalljones.bsky.social
#jackmackay
Congratulations #josephcoelho
@jprosewriter.bsky.social
@maisiechanwrites.bsky.social
#jessieburton
@erandalljones.bsky.social
#jackmackay