October Jones
@octoberjonesco.bsky.social
The ‘one stop spot’ for the spooky, kooky, magical, fantastical, weird and wonderful world(s) of Children’s Literature & Illustration!
https://octoberjones.co.uk/
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Hi pumpkins!
I’m October & I’m…
📚 Children’s Librarian
✨ Chair of CILIP #YLGSE
📚 GLL Literary Foundation #LiteraryChampion
✨ NLT #LiteracyChampion
📚 Judge for #SparkBookAward25
✨ #FirstChapter 2024 Winner
📚 Spooky Book Blogger
✨ #AroundTheCauldron Podcast Host
& I’m SO enchanted to meet you! 🖤
I’m October & I’m…
📚 Children’s Librarian
✨ Chair of CILIP #YLGSE
📚 GLL Literary Foundation #LiteraryChampion
✨ NLT #LiteracyChampion
📚 Judge for #SparkBookAward25
✨ #FirstChapter 2024 Winner
📚 Spooky Book Blogger
✨ #AroundTheCauldron Podcast Host
& I’m SO enchanted to meet you! 🖤
I REALLY want to create a Halloween Children’s Literature & Illustration Festival during October.
Full of bootiful board books, perilously pretty picturebooks, mischievous mid-geade books & YArgh books &ALL the comics & graphic novels too!
And workshops & talks & spooky stuff.
📚✨🕯️Manifesting 🕯️✨📚
Full of bootiful board books, perilously pretty picturebooks, mischievous mid-geade books & YArgh books &ALL the comics & graphic novels too!
And workshops & talks & spooky stuff.
📚✨🕯️Manifesting 🕯️✨📚
a pixelated image of a cat wearing a wizard hat and holding a wand with the words manifesting written above it
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March 12, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I REALLY want to create a Halloween Children’s Literature & Illustration Festival during October.
Full of bootiful board books, perilously pretty picturebooks, mischievous mid-geade books & YArgh books &ALL the comics & graphic novels too!
And workshops & talks & spooky stuff.
📚✨🕯️Manifesting 🕯️✨📚
Full of bootiful board books, perilously pretty picturebooks, mischievous mid-geade books & YArgh books &ALL the comics & graphic novels too!
And workshops & talks & spooky stuff.
📚✨🕯️Manifesting 🕯️✨📚
I’m *ready* to share the results of #ReviveRoehampton project after making #TheBookSeller #BritishBookAwards
#Nibbies #LibraryOfTheYear Finalists!
I’m unbelievably proud & grateful for everyone who’s supported me in giving us ‘underdogs’ a chance to feel safe, seen, valued & celebrated! TY! 🤩
#Nibbies #LibraryOfTheYear Finalists!
I’m unbelievably proud & grateful for everyone who’s supported me in giving us ‘underdogs’ a chance to feel safe, seen, valued & celebrated! TY! 🤩
February 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I’m *ready* to share the results of #ReviveRoehampton project after making #TheBookSeller #BritishBookAwards
#Nibbies #LibraryOfTheYear Finalists!
I’m unbelievably proud & grateful for everyone who’s supported me in giving us ‘underdogs’ a chance to feel safe, seen, valued & celebrated! TY! 🤩
#Nibbies #LibraryOfTheYear Finalists!
I’m unbelievably proud & grateful for everyone who’s supported me in giving us ‘underdogs’ a chance to feel safe, seen, valued & celebrated! TY! 🤩
The #SundayMourningSpread returns with a hefty dose of morbid musings!
Bite + Subscribe, Kim Reaper, Sister Clawdetta, Welcome To Oddleigh, Raised by Ghosts, Goosebumps Graphic Novel & Hex Vets!
Spooky graphic novels are worth waking up for! 🖤📚✨
Bite + Subscribe, Kim Reaper, Sister Clawdetta, Welcome To Oddleigh, Raised by Ghosts, Goosebumps Graphic Novel & Hex Vets!
Spooky graphic novels are worth waking up for! 🖤📚✨
February 16, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The #SundayMourningSpread returns with a hefty dose of morbid musings!
Bite + Subscribe, Kim Reaper, Sister Clawdetta, Welcome To Oddleigh, Raised by Ghosts, Goosebumps Graphic Novel & Hex Vets!
Spooky graphic novels are worth waking up for! 🖤📚✨
Bite + Subscribe, Kim Reaper, Sister Clawdetta, Welcome To Oddleigh, Raised by Ghosts, Goosebumps Graphic Novel & Hex Vets!
Spooky graphic novels are worth waking up for! 🖤📚✨
It's Valloween, Book Giving Day AND it's the day I created my very own website.
It's a bit of a barren landscape of placeholder text and terrible layouts, but it's an actual real thing, that I get to shape into something magical!
I can't wait to bring it to life over the next few weeks 🥹📚✨
It's a bit of a barren landscape of placeholder text and terrible layouts, but it's an actual real thing, that I get to shape into something magical!
I can't wait to bring it to life over the next few weeks 🥹📚✨
a black and white photo of a man with a stethoscope around his neck screaming .
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February 15, 2025 at 12:10 AM
It's Valloween, Book Giving Day AND it's the day I created my very own website.
It's a bit of a barren landscape of placeholder text and terrible layouts, but it's an actual real thing, that I get to shape into something magical!
I can't wait to bring it to life over the next few weeks 🥹📚✨
It's a bit of a barren landscape of placeholder text and terrible layouts, but it's an actual real thing, that I get to shape into something magical!
I can't wait to bring it to life over the next few weeks 🥹📚✨
Eeek!
The first drafts of the #AroundThePodcast logo have been magically delivered to my groaning inbox.
However, I can’t choose, help me please?! 🙏🏻
A, B, C or D?!
The first drafts of the #AroundThePodcast logo have been magically delivered to my groaning inbox.
However, I can’t choose, help me please?! 🙏🏻
A, B, C or D?!
February 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Eeek!
The first drafts of the #AroundThePodcast logo have been magically delivered to my groaning inbox.
However, I can’t choose, help me please?! 🙏🏻
A, B, C or D?!
The first drafts of the #AroundThePodcast logo have been magically delivered to my groaning inbox.
However, I can’t choose, help me please?! 🙏🏻
A, B, C or D?!
Reposted by October Jones
HERE IT IS! BROKEN DOLLS COMING SEPTEMBER 2025
That quote had me in literal tears. Share and you're in the drawing for copies of all three books.
That quote had me in literal tears. Share and you're in the drawing for copies of all three books.
February 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM
HERE IT IS! BROKEN DOLLS COMING SEPTEMBER 2025
That quote had me in literal tears. Share and you're in the drawing for copies of all three books.
That quote had me in literal tears. Share and you're in the drawing for copies of all three books.
Volunteering at one of the most heartwarming festivals #SteppingIntoStories & looking at the weekend line up and WOW! If you are #SELondon based- get yourself here to see the INCREDIBLE LEGENDS that are #JosephCoelho @ramzeereads.bsky.social & #AdeolaSokunbi & so many more! Absolutely mind blowing!
February 7, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Volunteering at one of the most heartwarming festivals #SteppingIntoStories & looking at the weekend line up and WOW! If you are #SELondon based- get yourself here to see the INCREDIBLE LEGENDS that are #JosephCoelho @ramzeereads.bsky.social & #AdeolaSokunbi & so many more! Absolutely mind blowing!
That whole 'feel the fear and do it anyway' thing...
Does it ever get any easier to put yourself forward for things?!
My body & brain are in total shambles after submitting an entry for a very big, important, and really cool thing.
Any tips n tricks for next time? 🥴
Does it ever get any easier to put yourself forward for things?!
My body & brain are in total shambles after submitting an entry for a very big, important, and really cool thing.
Any tips n tricks for next time? 🥴
a man wearing a black sweater and a white shirt is making a face and says oof .
ALT: a man wearing a black sweater and a white shirt is making a face and says oof .
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January 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
That whole 'feel the fear and do it anyway' thing...
Does it ever get any easier to put yourself forward for things?!
My body & brain are in total shambles after submitting an entry for a very big, important, and really cool thing.
Any tips n tricks for next time? 🥴
Does it ever get any easier to put yourself forward for things?!
My body & brain are in total shambles after submitting an entry for a very big, important, and really cool thing.
Any tips n tricks for next time? 🥴
Reposted by October Jones
Get excited for DOWN CAME THE SPIDERS! Arachnophobia meets Five Nights at Freddy's in this middle grade horror novel. This creepy-crawly cover was illustrated by Jai McFerran and designed by Stephanie Yang. Coming December 2025 from Scholastic. 🕷️ #Kidlit allyoutthere.beehiiv.com/p/new-year-n...
New Year, New COVER REVEAL
Want to See the Cover of Down Came the Spiders? 🕷️
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January 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Get excited for DOWN CAME THE SPIDERS! Arachnophobia meets Five Nights at Freddy's in this middle grade horror novel. This creepy-crawly cover was illustrated by Jai McFerran and designed by Stephanie Yang. Coming December 2025 from Scholastic. 🕷️ #Kidlit allyoutthere.beehiiv.com/p/new-year-n...
For my eternal spooky crew, ghoul gang, odd squad and those ND folk who need a bit of dopamine stimulation without the sensory overload…
May I introduce you to one of the best playlists I’ve ever heard 👇🏻🖤
Witchy Lofi Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/1Yy...
May I introduce you to one of the best playlists I’ve ever heard 👇🏻🖤
Witchy Lofi Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/1Yy...
Witchy Lofi Playlist
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January 8, 2025 at 1:45 PM
For my eternal spooky crew, ghoul gang, odd squad and those ND folk who need a bit of dopamine stimulation without the sensory overload…
May I introduce you to one of the best playlists I’ve ever heard 👇🏻🖤
Witchy Lofi Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/1Yy...
May I introduce you to one of the best playlists I’ve ever heard 👇🏻🖤
Witchy Lofi Playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/1Yy...
✨PODCAST ROLL CALL✨
Authors, Illustrators, Publishers & Librarians, do you have a spooky, magical, or fantastical tale to share?
#AroundTheCauldron my NEW podcast will be brewing up all things eerie & enchanting.
DM me if you’d like to stir up some literary magic together!
Launching 30.04.25
Authors, Illustrators, Publishers & Librarians, do you have a spooky, magical, or fantastical tale to share?
#AroundTheCauldron my NEW podcast will be brewing up all things eerie & enchanting.
DM me if you’d like to stir up some literary magic together!
Launching 30.04.25
a cartoon of a witch stirring a cauldron with the words " double double toil and trouble fire burn and caldron bubble "
ALT: a cartoon of a witch stirring a cauldron with the words " double double toil and trouble fire burn and caldron bubble "
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January 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
✨PODCAST ROLL CALL✨
Authors, Illustrators, Publishers & Librarians, do you have a spooky, magical, or fantastical tale to share?
#AroundTheCauldron my NEW podcast will be brewing up all things eerie & enchanting.
DM me if you’d like to stir up some literary magic together!
Launching 30.04.25
Authors, Illustrators, Publishers & Librarians, do you have a spooky, magical, or fantastical tale to share?
#AroundTheCauldron my NEW podcast will be brewing up all things eerie & enchanting.
DM me if you’d like to stir up some literary magic together!
Launching 30.04.25
Hi pumpkins!
I’m October & I’m…
📚 Children’s Librarian
✨ Chair of CILIP #YLGSE
📚 GLL Literary Foundation #LiteraryChampion
✨ NLT #LiteracyChampion
📚 Judge for #SparkBookAward25
✨ #FirstChapter 2024 Winner
📚 Spooky Book Blogger
✨ #AroundTheCauldron Podcast Host
& I’m SO enchanted to meet you! 🖤
I’m October & I’m…
📚 Children’s Librarian
✨ Chair of CILIP #YLGSE
📚 GLL Literary Foundation #LiteraryChampion
✨ NLT #LiteracyChampion
📚 Judge for #SparkBookAward25
✨ #FirstChapter 2024 Winner
📚 Spooky Book Blogger
✨ #AroundTheCauldron Podcast Host
& I’m SO enchanted to meet you! 🖤
January 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Hi pumpkins!
I’m October & I’m…
📚 Children’s Librarian
✨ Chair of CILIP #YLGSE
📚 GLL Literary Foundation #LiteraryChampion
✨ NLT #LiteracyChampion
📚 Judge for #SparkBookAward25
✨ #FirstChapter 2024 Winner
📚 Spooky Book Blogger
✨ #AroundTheCauldron Podcast Host
& I’m SO enchanted to meet you! 🖤
I’m October & I’m…
📚 Children’s Librarian
✨ Chair of CILIP #YLGSE
📚 GLL Literary Foundation #LiteraryChampion
✨ NLT #LiteracyChampion
📚 Judge for #SparkBookAward25
✨ #FirstChapter 2024 Winner
📚 Spooky Book Blogger
✨ #AroundTheCauldron Podcast Host
& I’m SO enchanted to meet you! 🖤
This was such a privilege to be a part of! #MagicalMonday indeed! Thank you to each & every person who works, volunteers, attends & promotes @stories_fest Having this wonderful #KidLitFest for children & families in SE London? BRILLIANT! ✨🖤✨
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January 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This was such a privilege to be a part of! #MagicalMonday indeed! Thank you to each & every person who works, volunteers, attends & promotes @stories_fest Having this wonderful #KidLitFest for children & families in SE London? BRILLIANT! ✨🖤✨
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Luckiest #BookWitch that ever was! I’ve just spent my afternoon volunteering with the INCREDIBLE @stories_fest & met a Literary Hero of mine: @JosephACoelho watching him instilling a love of literacy & inspiring the next generation of word wizards…😍🖤😍 How I handled it 👇🏻
January 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Luckiest #BookWitch that ever was! I’ve just spent my afternoon volunteering with the INCREDIBLE @stories_fest & met a Literary Hero of mine: @JosephACoelho watching him instilling a love of literacy & inspiring the next generation of word wizards…😍🖤😍 How I handled it 👇🏻
HAAAAAPY #NationalStorytellingWeek to all my fellow book-worms, page-goblins, word-dragons & literature-devourers! May we all be blessed with the absolute ✨magic✨ of shared stories, forevermore 🖤
January 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
HAAAAAPY #NationalStorytellingWeek to all my fellow book-worms, page-goblins, word-dragons & literature-devourers! May we all be blessed with the absolute ✨magic✨ of shared stories, forevermore 🖤
For any one living in S.E London…jump into this brilliant #KidLitFest it’s choc-a-block with incredible people, activities & book heroes! #SteppingIntoStories 🖤
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January 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
For any one living in S.E London…jump into this brilliant #KidLitFest it’s choc-a-block with incredible people, activities & book heroes! #SteppingIntoStories 🖤
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Eeeeeeeek! This cover is giving “whimsy wild wonderment in abundance!” Can’t wait to cherish it 🖤💚🖤 #SwifterThanStarlight
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January 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Eeeeeeeek! This cover is giving “whimsy wild wonderment in abundance!” Can’t wait to cherish it 🖤💚🖤 #SwifterThanStarlight
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I’m coming ‘home’ to Hedgely, soon, oh so soon. Cassie, Tabitha, Rue wait for me! Thank you @skyemc_kenna @saarainfeathers #TomislavTomic @WelbeckKids for bringing this portal of magic to us all. Witches.Aren’t. Born. They’re. Made! 🖤🧡🖤 #Hedgewitch #Woodwitch
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January 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I’m coming ‘home’ to Hedgely, soon, oh so soon. Cassie, Tabitha, Rue wait for me! Thank you @skyemc_kenna @saarainfeathers #TomislavTomic @WelbeckKids for bringing this portal of magic to us all. Witches.Aren’t. Born. They’re. Made! 🖤🧡🖤 #Hedgewitch #Woodwitch
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“I put a spell on you…and now you’re MINE!” This is giving Hocus Pocus x DnD vibes and I’m HERE for this 🙌🏻
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January 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
“I put a spell on you…and now you’re MINE!” This is giving Hocus Pocus x DnD vibes and I’m HERE for this 🙌🏻
t.co/oymHwTm7yq
t.co/oymHwTm7yq
This book broke my heart but healed my soul. It deserves absolutely every award possible! 💚#TheOgressAndTheOrphan @kellybarnhill
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January 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This book broke my heart but healed my soul. It deserves absolutely every award possible! 💚#TheOgressAndTheOrphan @kellybarnhill
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Ft cont: @FarshoreBooks @padraig_kenny @kellybarnhill @PiccadillyPress @JenniSpangler1 @colinmeloy @BalzerandBray @RazorbillBooks @BooksandChokers @_KnightsOf @AllyMalinenko @Lora013 @KTegenBooks @YAundermyskin @catherinebruton @domrosevalente @Claribel_Ortega @AshVanOtterloo 🖤
January 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Ft cont: @FarshoreBooks @padraig_kenny @kellybarnhill @PiccadillyPress @JenniSpangler1 @colinmeloy @BalzerandBray @RazorbillBooks @BooksandChokers @_KnightsOf @AllyMalinenko @Lora013 @KTegenBooks @YAundermyskin @catherinebruton @domrosevalente @Claribel_Ortega @AshVanOtterloo 🖤
Ft cont @MHarrison13 @simonschusterUK #PeterBunzl #CarrieHopeFletcher @PuffinBooks @kierstenwhite @DelacortePress @skyemc_kenna @WelbeckKids #JillMurphy @JamesENicol @chickenhsebooks @Jclaessen_ @publishinguclan @JenniferKillick @FireflySchools @karenfoxlee @maddashe @NosyCrow
January 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Ft cont @MHarrison13 @simonschusterUK #PeterBunzl #CarrieHopeFletcher @PuffinBooks @kierstenwhite @DelacortePress @skyemc_kenna @WelbeckKids #JillMurphy @JamesENicol @chickenhsebooks @Jclaessen_ @publishinguclan @JenniferKillick @FireflySchools @karenfoxlee @maddashe @NosyCrow
#Shelfie ft #HelenaDuggan @susborne @MeggittPhillips @IsabelleFollath @julieabebooks @littlebrown @perditact @HonorCargillM @LittleTigerUK @Hickesy @Sibealpounder @BloomsburyBooks @AmySparkes @WalkerBooksUK @P_Harrison99 @JennyLovlie @OxUniPress @korkypaul @Lillustrator 👇🏻🧵
January 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
#Shelfie ft #HelenaDuggan @susborne @MeggittPhillips @IsabelleFollath @julieabebooks @littlebrown @perditact @HonorCargillM @LittleTigerUK @Hickesy @Sibealpounder @BloomsburyBooks @AmySparkes @WalkerBooksUK @P_Harrison99 @JennyLovlie @OxUniPress @korkypaul @Lillustrator 👇🏻🧵
This reads like an eerily similar life story…are you, ghost writing my biography @rosemariewalano 🤪?! Ego aside, this sounds absolutely delightful & has already enchanted me ✨pretty please publishers?! ✨
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January 3, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This reads like an eerily similar life story…are you, ghost writing my biography @rosemariewalano 🤪?! Ego aside, this sounds absolutely delightful & has already enchanted me ✨pretty please publishers?! ✨
x.com/rosemariewalan…
x.com/rosemariewalan…