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/
https://octoberjones.co.uk/
ARGH! She's HERE!
For all those who chose Option 'D", feast thine eyeballs on the BEAUT that is the finished logo!
She's giving everything I want the podcast to be; she's giving whimsy, mystical, cute spooky cosy cottage-core, she's giving storytelling JOY!
I'm so happy!
Launching 30.04.25
For all those who chose Option 'D", feast thine eyeballs on the BEAUT that is the finished logo!
She's giving everything I want the podcast to be; she's giving whimsy, mystical, cute spooky cosy cottage-core, she's giving storytelling JOY!
I'm so happy!
Launching 30.04.25
April 3, 2025 at 10:23 PM
ARGH! She's HERE!
For all those who chose Option 'D", feast thine eyeballs on the BEAUT that is the finished logo!
She's giving everything I want the podcast to be; she's giving whimsy, mystical, cute spooky cosy cottage-core, she's giving storytelling JOY!
I'm so happy!
Launching 30.04.25
For all those who chose Option 'D", feast thine eyeballs on the BEAUT that is the finished logo!
She's giving everything I want the podcast to be; she's giving whimsy, mystical, cute spooky cosy cottage-core, she's giving storytelling JOY!
I'm so happy!
Launching 30.04.25
I have my beady lil peepers on it Jacqui! Thank you 🎃
March 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
I have my beady lil peepers on it Jacqui! Thank you 🎃
This is the energy I wanted! Also if you’d like to jump on my new podcast for an episode please dm your email address 🖤
March 12, 2025 at 10:19 PM
This is the energy I wanted! Also if you’d like to jump on my new podcast for an episode please dm your email address 🖤
So so so GOOOOOOOOD! Eek! 🖤
March 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
So so so GOOOOOOOOD! Eek! 🖤
Hiya! Posting here, X, soon on IG under the same handle & coming soon on my website www.octoberjones.co.uk
October Jones
The one stop spot for the spooky, kooky, magical, fantastical, weird and wonderful worlds of Children's Literature & illustartion!
www.octoberjones.co.uk
March 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Hiya! Posting here, X, soon on IG under the same handle & coming soon on my website www.octoberjones.co.uk
I’m half in costume dress…Winnie the Witch commutes to SW! 😂
March 6, 2025 at 8:02 AM
I’m half in costume dress…Winnie the Witch commutes to SW! 😂
Your daughter is a legend!
March 6, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Your daughter is a legend!
Absolutely fantastic! Please do pop my name down 🖤
February 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Absolutely fantastic! Please do pop my name down 🖤
Roehampton library would LOVE to host! I’m happy to organise a get together too 💚📚✨
February 25, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Roehampton library would LOVE to host! I’m happy to organise a get together too 💚📚✨
Just so much joy in one photo! 🥰
February 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Just so much joy in one photo! 🥰
Mark! Thank you! You would LOVE these kiddos- such a passion for comics & creativity! It’s been a joy setting up a sanctuary of visual literacy for them 💚
February 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Mark! Thank you! You would LOVE these kiddos- such a passion for comics & creativity! It’s been a joy setting up a sanctuary of visual literacy for them 💚
Thank you so much Emma- it was PACKED all Half Term so that’s all the recognition I need 🖤
February 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Thank you so much Emma- it was PACKED all Half Term so that’s all the recognition I need 🖤
Thanks Gary! Lmk if you’re ever around Roehampton as I’d love to have you with us 🖤
February 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Thanks Gary! Lmk if you’re ever around Roehampton as I’d love to have you with us 🖤
Hahaha! Well the kids DEFINITELY do & that’s all that matters in my heart 🖤📚✨
February 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Hahaha! Well the kids DEFINITELY do & that’s all that matters in my heart 🖤📚✨
Thank you so much Jane! It’s been quite the project but the kids are amazing & deserve it all 🥰
February 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Thank you so much Jane! It’s been quite the project but the kids are amazing & deserve it all 🥰
@GLL_UK @wandbc @CEP_Wandsworth @RoehamptonVoice @WBCYouthService @PutneyFleur @wtowandsworth @WandsworthMayor @libsconnected @CILIP_YLG_SE & all the lovely team @RoehamptonL…here’s to creating a ✨magical✨ 2025 together! 💙📚💚 #LibraryOfTheYear
February 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
@GLL_UK @wandbc @CEP_Wandsworth @RoehamptonVoice @WBCYouthService @PutneyFleur @wtowandsworth @WandsworthMayor @libsconnected @CILIP_YLG_SE & all the lovely team @RoehamptonL…here’s to creating a ✨magical✨ 2025 together! 💙📚💚 #LibraryOfTheYear
I’m SO grateful to every single human who’s given time/energy in supporting me & the kids at Roe, sharing resources & knowledge, championing me, inviting me to events I never thought possible. @youthlibraries @CILIP_YLG_SE @FCBGNews You’ve made my library SO happy.
Thank you 🥹🙌🏻
Thank you 🥹🙌🏻
February 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I’m SO grateful to every single human who’s given time/energy in supporting me & the kids at Roe, sharing resources & knowledge, championing me, inviting me to events I never thought possible. @youthlibraries @CILIP_YLG_SE @FCBGNews You’ve made my library SO happy.
Thank you 🥹🙌🏻
Thank you 🥹🙌🏻
Has it been easy? Nope!
Has it nearly broken me? Multiple times across multiple areas!
Has it always led to higher issues/ footfall? Not always!
Has it created a space for growth, inclusion, support, exploration, curiosity & literacy rich joy? ABSOLUTELY!
The kids deserve it 🥰 #LibraryOfTheYear
Has it nearly broken me? Multiple times across multiple areas!
Has it always led to higher issues/ footfall? Not always!
Has it created a space for growth, inclusion, support, exploration, curiosity & literacy rich joy? ABSOLUTELY!
The kids deserve it 🥰 #LibraryOfTheYear
February 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Has it been easy? Nope!
Has it nearly broken me? Multiple times across multiple areas!
Has it always led to higher issues/ footfall? Not always!
Has it created a space for growth, inclusion, support, exploration, curiosity & literacy rich joy? ABSOLUTELY!
The kids deserve it 🥰 #LibraryOfTheYear
Has it nearly broken me? Multiple times across multiple areas!
Has it always led to higher issues/ footfall? Not always!
Has it created a space for growth, inclusion, support, exploration, curiosity & literacy rich joy? ABSOLUTELY!
The kids deserve it 🥰 #LibraryOfTheYear
There’s so much in the works for #RoehamptonLibrary in ‘25.
There’s the epic #GLLLiteraryFoundation, a wealth of Author visits, Borough of Culture, groundbreaking proposals with HUGE impacts on imprisoned families/ New Arrivals and MUCH more!
#LibrariesChangeLives 📚 #LibraryOfTheYear
There’s the epic #GLLLiteraryFoundation, a wealth of Author visits, Borough of Culture, groundbreaking proposals with HUGE impacts on imprisoned families/ New Arrivals and MUCH more!
#LibrariesChangeLives 📚 #LibraryOfTheYear
February 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
There’s so much in the works for #RoehamptonLibrary in ‘25.
There’s the epic #GLLLiteraryFoundation, a wealth of Author visits, Borough of Culture, groundbreaking proposals with HUGE impacts on imprisoned families/ New Arrivals and MUCH more!
#LibrariesChangeLives 📚 #LibraryOfTheYear
There’s the epic #GLLLiteraryFoundation, a wealth of Author visits, Borough of Culture, groundbreaking proposals with HUGE impacts on imprisoned families/ New Arrivals and MUCH more!
#LibrariesChangeLives 📚 #LibraryOfTheYear
5. CYP Programme
For our Over 12’s we are *growing* our creative expression & social clubs through new creative sessions/monthly meet ups.
We’re always 👀 new links with local youth clubs/schools & @CarnegieMedals Shadowing Groups to give ownership of their library & #EngagetheTeenage so ✉️ me!
For our Over 12’s we are *growing* our creative expression & social clubs through new creative sessions/monthly meet ups.
We’re always 👀 new links with local youth clubs/schools & @CarnegieMedals Shadowing Groups to give ownership of their library & #EngagetheTeenage so ✉️ me!
February 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
5. CYP Programme
For our Over 12’s we are *growing* our creative expression & social clubs through new creative sessions/monthly meet ups.
We’re always 👀 new links with local youth clubs/schools & @CarnegieMedals Shadowing Groups to give ownership of their library & #EngagetheTeenage so ✉️ me!
For our Over 12’s we are *growing* our creative expression & social clubs through new creative sessions/monthly meet ups.
We’re always 👀 new links with local youth clubs/schools & @CarnegieMedals Shadowing Groups to give ownership of their library & #EngagetheTeenage so ✉️ me!
5. CYP Programme
After the success I had at Downham Library, I wanted to carry on #TheBiggerPicture project, but make it wider & more holistic.
We have a weekly club, workshops, digital events & attended the #ScholasticGraphicNovelPrize awards! 🖤 #LibraryOfTheYear
After the success I had at Downham Library, I wanted to carry on #TheBiggerPicture project, but make it wider & more holistic.
We have a weekly club, workshops, digital events & attended the #ScholasticGraphicNovelPrize awards! 🖤 #LibraryOfTheYear
February 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
5. CYP Programme
After the success I had at Downham Library, I wanted to carry on #TheBiggerPicture project, but make it wider & more holistic.
We have a weekly club, workshops, digital events & attended the #ScholasticGraphicNovelPrize awards! 🖤 #LibraryOfTheYear
After the success I had at Downham Library, I wanted to carry on #TheBiggerPicture project, but make it wider & more holistic.
We have a weekly club, workshops, digital events & attended the #ScholasticGraphicNovelPrize awards! 🖤 #LibraryOfTheYear
5. CYP Programme
For our Over 5’s we have #ImagineersClub, #TheStorySociety, #GamesNight & a plethora of creative well-being & self expression!
I don’t have photos of our Yoga & Movement Classes or some of larger attended activities because we’re all ‘in the moment!’ to 📸😂 #LibraryOfTheYear
For our Over 5’s we have #ImagineersClub, #TheStorySociety, #GamesNight & a plethora of creative well-being & self expression!
I don’t have photos of our Yoga & Movement Classes or some of larger attended activities because we’re all ‘in the moment!’ to 📸😂 #LibraryOfTheYear
February 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
5. CYP Programme
For our Over 5’s we have #ImagineersClub, #TheStorySociety, #GamesNight & a plethora of creative well-being & self expression!
I don’t have photos of our Yoga & Movement Classes or some of larger attended activities because we’re all ‘in the moment!’ to 📸😂 #LibraryOfTheYear
For our Over 5’s we have #ImagineersClub, #TheStorySociety, #GamesNight & a plethora of creative well-being & self expression!
I don’t have photos of our Yoga & Movement Classes or some of larger attended activities because we’re all ‘in the moment!’ to 📸😂 #LibraryOfTheYear
5. CYP Programme
I’ve completely revamped our offerings to cater for all ages & creative interests.
We now run a full programme bursting with library magic!
We’re @booktrust.org.uk partners & run #StorytimePrize sessions, Baby Rhyme Times & Stay ‘n’ Play sessions for our U5’s #LibraryOfTheYear
I’ve completely revamped our offerings to cater for all ages & creative interests.
We now run a full programme bursting with library magic!
We’re @booktrust.org.uk partners & run #StorytimePrize sessions, Baby Rhyme Times & Stay ‘n’ Play sessions for our U5’s #LibraryOfTheYear
February 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM
5. CYP Programme
I’ve completely revamped our offerings to cater for all ages & creative interests.
We now run a full programme bursting with library magic!
We’re @booktrust.org.uk partners & run #StorytimePrize sessions, Baby Rhyme Times & Stay ‘n’ Play sessions for our U5’s #LibraryOfTheYear
I’ve completely revamped our offerings to cater for all ages & creative interests.
We now run a full programme bursting with library magic!
We’re @booktrust.org.uk partners & run #StorytimePrize sessions, Baby Rhyme Times & Stay ‘n’ Play sessions for our U5’s #LibraryOfTheYear