We went to the beach and saw the petrified forest and dinosaur footprints. Found quite a few interesting fossils as well.

It's National Share a Story Month 2025. Check today's blog fcbg.org.uk/blog/ and the web page fcbg.org.uk/nssm/ for all the ways to get involved

Tickets for @barneskidslitfest.bsky.social are on sale now. Head over to their website quickly! You don't want to miss out on the best event of the summer

I saw Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra

The FCBG Children's Book Award 2025 Top Ten has just been announced. 55,000 votes were received and the children will start reading and voting again today to decide the winners. Huge congratulations to everyone on the list.

The 2025 #ReadForEmpathy collection is here full of wonderful books to help children understand and build empathy More information at empathylab.uk

Huge congratulations to all the first time authors and their editors on the Branford Boase Award longlist. Some fantastic books on here

Exciting book post today! I can't wait to find out what Gabriel and friends get up to next. I absolutely love the Crookhaven series by @joelarcanjo.bsky.social @hachettechildrens.bsky.social

Looking forward to this at the South Kensington Kids Festival

Huge congratulations to @lucasjmaxwell.bsky.social winner of the Times/Chicken House children's fiction competition. Really looking forward to reading the book.

This year's theme for National Non-Fiction November is Why Don't You? Encouraging children to try new hobbies and activities. One of my favourite activities is going for a walk with my camera. There's always something interesting whether in the city or country. #NNFN2024

Here's the Sunday lineup. Book at fcbg.org.uk/conference

Have you booked your place at the FCBG Conference yet? Here's the incredible lineup of speakers for Saturday 6th April. There's also the wonderful publishers' exhibition and a fantastic bookshop. Day delegate and residential tickets still available fcbg.org.uk/conference