Helen Harvey
@helenharvey.bsky.social
Children's writer and library badger. Author of Emmy Levels Up (OUP). Likes coffee, cats, knitting and climbing.
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Announcing our official games selection for #AdvX25! All of these games will be playable at the event, and the devs will be eager to tell you all about them! adventurexpo.org/exhibitors
(We may still have one last surprise down the line...)
Only 1/3 tickets left! Buy yours now at adventurexpo.org
(We may still have one last surprise down the line...)
Only 1/3 tickets left! Buy yours now at adventurexpo.org
August 22, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Announcing our official games selection for #AdvX25! All of these games will be playable at the event, and the devs will be eager to tell you all about them! adventurexpo.org/exhibitors
(We may still have one last surprise down the line...)
Only 1/3 tickets left! Buy yours now at adventurexpo.org
(We may still have one last surprise down the line...)
Only 1/3 tickets left! Buy yours now at adventurexpo.org
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It's been radio silence from AdventureX since our online events in 2024. However, we are nearly ready to announce our in-person return in 2025! Hopefully by end of May / start of June.
In the meantime, take note:
Location: London, UK
Timing: Mid - Late November 2025
#AdvX25
In the meantime, take note:
Location: London, UK
Timing: Mid - Late November 2025
#AdvX25
May 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
It's been radio silence from AdventureX since our online events in 2024. However, we are nearly ready to announce our in-person return in 2025! Hopefully by end of May / start of June.
In the meantime, take note:
Location: London, UK
Timing: Mid - Late November 2025
#AdvX25
In the meantime, take note:
Location: London, UK
Timing: Mid - Late November 2025
#AdvX25
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It's International #TransDayOfVisibility 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
And for trans authors in particular: We see you, we read you, we wanna give you money 📖👀💰.
Which SFF works by trans authors should we be squeeing excitedly about?
#TDOV 📖💙📖🏳️🌈📖
And for trans authors in particular: We see you, we read you, we wanna give you money 📖👀💰.
Which SFF works by trans authors should we be squeeing excitedly about?
#TDOV 📖💙📖🏳️🌈📖
March 31, 2025 at 10:11 AM
It's International #TransDayOfVisibility 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
And for trans authors in particular: We see you, we read you, we wanna give you money 📖👀💰.
Which SFF works by trans authors should we be squeeing excitedly about?
#TDOV 📖💙📖🏳️🌈📖
And for trans authors in particular: We see you, we read you, we wanna give you money 📖👀💰.
Which SFF works by trans authors should we be squeeing excitedly about?
#TDOV 📖💙📖🏳️🌈📖
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It takes an average of 9.5 years to get a diagnosis of bipolar in the UK. If you want an ADHD assessment in Wales, there’s a 7 year waiting list. 10% of those still waiting for a 2nd contact in adult mental health services have been waiting at least 116 weeks. But tell me again about overdiagnosis
a man wearing a top hat and a bow tie is smiling with his hand on his forehead .
ALT: a man wearing a top hat and a bow tie is smiling with his hand on his forehead .
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March 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
It takes an average of 9.5 years to get a diagnosis of bipolar in the UK. If you want an ADHD assessment in Wales, there’s a 7 year waiting list. 10% of those still waiting for a 2nd contact in adult mental health services have been waiting at least 116 weeks. But tell me again about overdiagnosis
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If you want to write to your Labour MP about disability benefit cuts but have limited spoons, here’s a template from @sensecharity.bsky.social you can use:
t.co/E8QB6EDi9o
Public backlash *does* work at times so let’s keep the pressure up. You too, non-disabled allies!
t.co/E8QB6EDi9o
Public backlash *does* work at times so let’s keep the pressure up. You too, non-disabled allies!
https://action.sense.org.uk/page/167765/action/1?ea.tracking.id=twt-org
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March 16, 2025 at 11:13 AM
If you want to write to your Labour MP about disability benefit cuts but have limited spoons, here’s a template from @sensecharity.bsky.social you can use:
t.co/E8QB6EDi9o
Public backlash *does* work at times so let’s keep the pressure up. You too, non-disabled allies!
t.co/E8QB6EDi9o
Public backlash *does* work at times so let’s keep the pressure up. You too, non-disabled allies!
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A celebration of friendship, family and being yourself #GeorgeandtheMiniDragon #georgewebster @helenharvey.bsky.social illustrations. @mrtimdraws.bsky.social #scholasticuk is #RedReadingHub’s #fictionbook of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-d0xw
George and the Mini Dragon
George and the Mini DragonGeorge Webster with Helen Harvey, illustrated by Tim BudgenScholastic George loves animals and longs for a pet but his parents say it would be far too much work. Consequen…
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February 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
A celebration of friendship, family and being yourself #GeorgeandtheMiniDragon #georgewebster @helenharvey.bsky.social illustrations. @mrtimdraws.bsky.social #scholasticuk is #RedReadingHub’s #fictionbook of the day reviewed on the blog wp.me/p11DI5-d0xw
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Wonderful to see #Georgewebster and @helenharvey.bsky.social on #bbcnews this morning - celebrating the release of ‘George and the Mini Dragon!’ It’s on the IPlayer now ! #kidlit
February 25, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Wonderful to see #Georgewebster and @helenharvey.bsky.social on #bbcnews this morning - celebrating the release of ‘George and the Mini Dragon!’ It’s on the IPlayer now ! #kidlit
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Does anyone have recommendations for their favorite Picrews?
February 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Does anyone have recommendations for their favorite Picrews?
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It’s publishing day for ‘George and the Mini Dragon’ by #Georgewebster @helenharvey.bsky.social and me ! Publishing with #scholasticuk - meet Lava ! #KidLitLaunches #kidlit #kidlituk
February 13, 2025 at 10:26 AM
It’s publishing day for ‘George and the Mini Dragon’ by #Georgewebster @helenharvey.bsky.social and me ! Publishing with #scholasticuk - meet Lava ! #KidLitLaunches #kidlit #kidlituk
Happy book birthday to George and Mini Dragon! So excited to see this story go out into the world today 🐉🎂✨
The first book from #GeorgeWebster for 6+, in collaboration with @mrtimdraws.bsky.social and me.
Join George and Lava for an adventure packed with magic, mayhem and glitter!
#kidlituk
The first book from #GeorgeWebster for 6+, in collaboration with @mrtimdraws.bsky.social and me.
Join George and Lava for an adventure packed with magic, mayhem and glitter!
#kidlituk
February 13, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Happy book birthday to George and Mini Dragon! So excited to see this story go out into the world today 🐉🎂✨
The first book from #GeorgeWebster for 6+, in collaboration with @mrtimdraws.bsky.social and me.
Join George and Lava for an adventure packed with magic, mayhem and glitter!
#kidlituk
The first book from #GeorgeWebster for 6+, in collaboration with @mrtimdraws.bsky.social and me.
Join George and Lava for an adventure packed with magic, mayhem and glitter!
#kidlituk
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🏆I have created a new children’s Podcast My Words, My Book in Partnership with @tapestry.info & The Quick Brown Fox Video Production.
💻Please see the news section on my website for the full Press Release: www.laurahenryallain.com/news/new-pod...
#KidlitUK
✅Follow @mywordsmybook.bsky.social
💻Please see the news section on my website for the full Press Release: www.laurahenryallain.com/news/new-pod...
#KidlitUK
✅Follow @mywordsmybook.bsky.social
February 13, 2025 at 6:19 AM
🏆I have created a new children’s Podcast My Words, My Book in Partnership with @tapestry.info & The Quick Brown Fox Video Production.
💻Please see the news section on my website for the full Press Release: www.laurahenryallain.com/news/new-pod...
#KidlitUK
✅Follow @mywordsmybook.bsky.social
💻Please see the news section on my website for the full Press Release: www.laurahenryallain.com/news/new-pod...
#KidlitUK
✅Follow @mywordsmybook.bsky.social
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I filled this in today.
The Government is considering allowing AI companies to freely use your works, unless you opt-out. This is unfair and unworkable.
Now is your chance to tell them what you think! Submit a response to their AI consultation using the guidance below.
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
Now is your chance to tell them what you think! Submit a response to their AI consultation using the guidance below.
www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
February 11, 2025 at 6:41 PM
I filled this in today.
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If you’ve read the books, try the rad game they are based on. Or vice versa!
Knights and Bikes is 50% off!
It's an 80s-inspired adventure about childhood, friendship, and imagination that can be played single player or coop (local or online).
store.steampowered.com/app/592480/K...
It's an 80s-inspired adventure about childhood, friendship, and imagination that can be played single player or coop (local or online).
store.steampowered.com/app/592480/K...
February 11, 2025 at 9:56 AM
If you’ve read the books, try the rad game they are based on. Or vice versa!
I just spent an hour agonising over an 150 word prologue/reader catch-up... Then realised I'd already written one and it's much better than today's attempt #amwriting #kidlituk
February 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I just spent an hour agonising over an 150 word prologue/reader catch-up... Then realised I'd already written one and it's much better than today's attempt #amwriting #kidlituk
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George and the Mini Dragon arrived today & I quickly read it so I can take it straight into school. Super cute illustrations by @mrtimdraws.bsky.social bring a really fun story to life, great use of makaton, & detail of a (hopefully) realistic inclusive school. Thanks to Scholastic! #DownSyndrome
February 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
George and the Mini Dragon arrived today & I quickly read it so I can take it straight into school. Super cute illustrations by @mrtimdraws.bsky.social bring a really fun story to life, great use of makaton, & detail of a (hopefully) realistic inclusive school. Thanks to Scholastic! #DownSyndrome
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I have a book out today!
#TheDayMySchoolGotFamous is an EXPLOSIVE illustrated comedy about the exciting discovery of an unexploded WW2 bomb under a school playground. (But it's really about kindness and family and fostering and teamwork). I'd absolutely love you to buy or borrow it soon!
#TheDayMySchoolGotFamous is an EXPLOSIVE illustrated comedy about the exciting discovery of an unexploded WW2 bomb under a school playground. (But it's really about kindness and family and fostering and teamwork). I'd absolutely love you to buy or borrow it soon!
February 6, 2025 at 9:14 AM
I have a book out today!
#TheDayMySchoolGotFamous is an EXPLOSIVE illustrated comedy about the exciting discovery of an unexploded WW2 bomb under a school playground. (But it's really about kindness and family and fostering and teamwork). I'd absolutely love you to buy or borrow it soon!
#TheDayMySchoolGotFamous is an EXPLOSIVE illustrated comedy about the exciting discovery of an unexploded WW2 bomb under a school playground. (But it's really about kindness and family and fostering and teamwork). I'd absolutely love you to buy or borrow it soon!
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Joyous #ChapterBook post thanks to #ScholasticBooks. Super-excited to read #GeorgeAndTheMiniDragon by George Webster with @helenharvey.bsky.social, illustrated by @mrtimdraws.bsky.social Out 13/02, it looks and sounds fab! 🐲 #KidlitUK #UKKidlit
February 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Joyous #ChapterBook post thanks to #ScholasticBooks. Super-excited to read #GeorgeAndTheMiniDragon by George Webster with @helenharvey.bsky.social, illustrated by @mrtimdraws.bsky.social Out 13/02, it looks and sounds fab! 🐲 #KidlitUK #UKKidlit
This is a fascinating insight into how different models of e-licensing in libraries could improve borrowing and book reading.
At the glorious Swiss Cottage library hearing the outcomes of our e-licensing pilots.
We’ve been looking at how different licensing models and collaboration between libraries, aggregators and publishers can improve the system for all
We’ve been looking at how different licensing models and collaboration between libraries, aggregators and publishers can improve the system for all
February 5, 2025 at 1:07 PM
This is a fascinating insight into how different models of e-licensing in libraries could improve borrowing and book reading.
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(Note this is from 18,000 respondents)
Strong correlation between people borrowing physical books and buying them. The more they borrow, the more they buy.
This research shows the same with ebooks - in fact the correlation is even more marked.
So ebook borrowing is good for book sales.
Strong correlation between people borrowing physical books and buying them. The more they borrow, the more they buy.
This research shows the same with ebooks - in fact the correlation is even more marked.
So ebook borrowing is good for book sales.
February 5, 2025 at 11:44 AM
(Note this is from 18,000 respondents)
Strong correlation between people borrowing physical books and buying them. The more they borrow, the more they buy.
This research shows the same with ebooks - in fact the correlation is even more marked.
So ebook borrowing is good for book sales.
Strong correlation between people borrowing physical books and buying them. The more they borrow, the more they buy.
This research shows the same with ebooks - in fact the correlation is even more marked.
So ebook borrowing is good for book sales.
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Something that really struck me (again? More?) today comparing game writing and novel writing - exposition in games is much easier. Players are trained to treat everything as collectible including information, so they if they can ask questions of an NPC, they will. In dramatic fiction …
February 3, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Something that really struck me (again? More?) today comparing game writing and novel writing - exposition in games is much easier. Players are trained to treat everything as collectible including information, so they if they can ask questions of an NPC, they will. In dramatic fiction …
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Hello, all. Because of the entry system screw up last night and we're a little low on entries, we'll reopen for 24 hours as soon as we can make it happen on Monday morning, so you have the weekend to get your entry ready, and we'll announce Monday when we're open! Share?!
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Bristol Short Story Prize
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February 1, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Hello, all. Because of the entry system screw up last night and we're a little low on entries, we'll reopen for 24 hours as soon as we can make it happen on Monday morning, so you have the weekend to get your entry ready, and we'll announce Monday when we're open! Share?!
bssp.blogs.bristol.ac.uk
bssp.blogs.bristol.ac.uk
I'm going to do it.
I'm going to be brave.
I'm going to cook brown rice even though it takes so much longer than white rice.
I'm going to be brave.
I'm going to cook brown rice even though it takes so much longer than white rice.
January 31, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I'm going to do it.
I'm going to be brave.
I'm going to cook brown rice even though it takes so much longer than white rice.
I'm going to be brave.
I'm going to cook brown rice even though it takes so much longer than white rice.
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It's friday! Time for the weekly good news thread. What's your good news from the week? Big or small, personal or professional, even a tiny light in the darkness for you.
two women sitting next to each other in front of a box that says bf
Alt: Willow and tara from buffy applauding. They're sitting on the upper level of the bronze behind railings.
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January 31, 2025 at 7:34 AM
It's friday! Time for the weekly good news thread. What's your good news from the week? Big or small, personal or professional, even a tiny light in the darkness for you.