PaperBound Magazine
@paperboundmag.bsky.social
Online writing magazine and blog for the young and the young at heart. Featuring new writing & art for MG, teen & YA, plus content for readers and aspiring writers.
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💜🌟The CHANGES issue is officially out now!🌟💜
Look no further for your favourite author interviews, book recommendations, writing and drawing tips, and loads more - we're delighted to share this brand new issue with readers.
Check it out TOTALLY FREE now👇
🌟 paperboundmag.com/issues (Link in bio)
Look no further for your favourite author interviews, book recommendations, writing and drawing tips, and loads more - we're delighted to share this brand new issue with readers.
Check it out TOTALLY FREE now👇
🌟 paperboundmag.com/issues (Link in bio)
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I recommend checking out the new issue of PaperBound Magazine which includes an interview with the creators of Everything Amplified, a review of that graphic novel and so many more interview, reviews and book related treats
💜🌟The CHANGES issue is officially out now!🌟💜
Look no further for your favourite author interviews, book recommendations, writing and drawing tips, and loads more - we're delighted to share this brand new issue with readers.
Check it out TOTALLY FREE now👇
🌟 paperboundmag.com/issues (Link in bio)
Look no further for your favourite author interviews, book recommendations, writing and drawing tips, and loads more - we're delighted to share this brand new issue with readers.
Check it out TOTALLY FREE now👇
🌟 paperboundmag.com/issues (Link in bio)
December 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I recommend checking out the new issue of PaperBound Magazine which includes an interview with the creators of Everything Amplified, a review of that graphic novel and so many more interview, reviews and book related treats
We're thrilled to announce that the winning entry from the CHANGES issue is the poem 'Masquerade' by @gaynorandrews.bsky.social 👀
🎉 Congratulations, Gaynor. A prize will be on its way soon.
#KidLit #Poetry #WritingMagazine
🎉 Congratulations, Gaynor. A prize will be on its way soon.
#KidLit #Poetry #WritingMagazine
December 19, 2025 at 8:32 PM
We're thrilled to announce that the winning entry from the CHANGES issue is the poem 'Masquerade' by @gaynorandrews.bsky.social 👀
🎉 Congratulations, Gaynor. A prize will be on its way soon.
#KidLit #Poetry #WritingMagazine
🎉 Congratulations, Gaynor. A prize will be on its way soon.
#KidLit #Poetry #WritingMagazine
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Check out the latest issue of Paperbound. My poem 'What is a Flag?' inspired by recent UK madness is inside. If you don't fancy reading that, check out the authors instead. Thanks @paperboundmag.bsky.social for publishing this. ❤️
💜🌟The CHANGES issue is officially out now!🌟💜
Look no further for your favourite author interviews, book recommendations, writing and drawing tips, and loads more - we're delighted to share this brand new issue with readers.
Check it out TOTALLY FREE now👇
🌟 paperboundmag.com/issues (Link in bio)
Look no further for your favourite author interviews, book recommendations, writing and drawing tips, and loads more - we're delighted to share this brand new issue with readers.
Check it out TOTALLY FREE now👇
🌟 paperboundmag.com/issues (Link in bio)
December 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Check out the latest issue of Paperbound. My poem 'What is a Flag?' inspired by recent UK madness is inside. If you don't fancy reading that, check out the authors instead. Thanks @paperboundmag.bsky.social for publishing this. ❤️
💜🌟The CHANGES issue is officially out now!🌟💜
Look no further for your favourite author interviews, book recommendations, writing and drawing tips, and loads more - we're delighted to share this brand new issue with readers.
Check it out TOTALLY FREE now👇
🌟 paperboundmag.com/issues (Link in bio)
Look no further for your favourite author interviews, book recommendations, writing and drawing tips, and loads more - we're delighted to share this brand new issue with readers.
Check it out TOTALLY FREE now👇
🌟 paperboundmag.com/issues (Link in bio)
December 19, 2025 at 10:24 AM
💜🌟The CHANGES issue is officially out now!🌟💜
Look no further for your favourite author interviews, book recommendations, writing and drawing tips, and loads more - we're delighted to share this brand new issue with readers.
Check it out TOTALLY FREE now👇
🌟 paperboundmag.com/issues (Link in bio)
Look no further for your favourite author interviews, book recommendations, writing and drawing tips, and loads more - we're delighted to share this brand new issue with readers.
Check it out TOTALLY FREE now👇
🌟 paperboundmag.com/issues (Link in bio)
The new issue of #PaperBoundMag is out tomorrow!📚
Huge thank you to everyone for your patience while we prepared this issue, but the wait is almost over 🧡💚
And we can't wait! See you tomorrow 👀
#magazine #kidlit #kidlitmag #kidlitart
Huge thank you to everyone for your patience while we prepared this issue, but the wait is almost over 🧡💚
And we can't wait! See you tomorrow 👀
#magazine #kidlit #kidlitmag #kidlitart
December 18, 2025 at 9:08 AM
The new issue of #PaperBoundMag is out tomorrow!📚
Huge thank you to everyone for your patience while we prepared this issue, but the wait is almost over 🧡💚
And we can't wait! See you tomorrow 👀
#magazine #kidlit #kidlitmag #kidlitart
Huge thank you to everyone for your patience while we prepared this issue, but the wait is almost over 🧡💚
And we can't wait! See you tomorrow 👀
#magazine #kidlit #kidlitmag #kidlitart
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So excited to see my illustration selected as the cover for @paperboundmag.bsky.social new issue! I love how they seamlessly added the graphic elements for the cover text!
✨Cover Reveal✨
And here is it! The brand-new cover of PaperBound!
It’s jam packed full of content - huge thanks to the contributors, publishers, publicists and reviewers who have helped make this issue extra special. The whole thing will be coming your way very soon ✨📚
And here is it! The brand-new cover of PaperBound!
It’s jam packed full of content - huge thanks to the contributors, publishers, publicists and reviewers who have helped make this issue extra special. The whole thing will be coming your way very soon ✨📚
December 16, 2025 at 3:45 PM
So excited to see my illustration selected as the cover for @paperboundmag.bsky.social new issue! I love how they seamlessly added the graphic elements for the cover text!
🎉New blog post!
Learn about the #WeCanBeHeroes project, designed for all young readers to see themselves in published stories
💛🧡💙
Find out more here👇
paperboundmag.com/2025/12/09/guest-post-shirley-anne-brightman-and-yasmin-hanif-on-the-power-of-storytelling-and-using-your-own-name/
Learn about the #WeCanBeHeroes project, designed for all young readers to see themselves in published stories
💛🧡💙
Find out more here👇
paperboundmag.com/2025/12/09/guest-post-shirley-anne-brightman-and-yasmin-hanif-on-the-power-of-storytelling-and-using-your-own-name/
December 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
🎉New blog post!
Learn about the #WeCanBeHeroes project, designed for all young readers to see themselves in published stories
💛🧡💙
Find out more here👇
paperboundmag.com/2025/12/09/guest-post-shirley-anne-brightman-and-yasmin-hanif-on-the-power-of-storytelling-and-using-your-own-name/
Learn about the #WeCanBeHeroes project, designed for all young readers to see themselves in published stories
💛🧡💙
Find out more here👇
paperboundmag.com/2025/12/09/guest-post-shirley-anne-brightman-and-yasmin-hanif-on-the-power-of-storytelling-and-using-your-own-name/
✨Cover Reveal✨
And here is it! The brand-new cover of PaperBound!
It’s jam packed full of content - huge thanks to the contributors, publishers, publicists and reviewers who have helped make this issue extra special. The whole thing will be coming your way very soon ✨📚
And here is it! The brand-new cover of PaperBound!
It’s jam packed full of content - huge thanks to the contributors, publishers, publicists and reviewers who have helped make this issue extra special. The whole thing will be coming your way very soon ✨📚
December 7, 2025 at 5:45 PM
✨Cover Reveal✨
And here is it! The brand-new cover of PaperBound!
It’s jam packed full of content - huge thanks to the contributors, publishers, publicists and reviewers who have helped make this issue extra special. The whole thing will be coming your way very soon ✨📚
And here is it! The brand-new cover of PaperBound!
It’s jam packed full of content - huge thanks to the contributors, publishers, publicists and reviewers who have helped make this issue extra special. The whole thing will be coming your way very soon ✨📚
The time has come to share our brand-new cover. Don't forget to check back tomorrow 👀
#CoverReveal #PaperBoundMag #KidLit
#CoverReveal #PaperBoundMag #KidLit
December 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The time has come to share our brand-new cover. Don't forget to check back tomorrow 👀
#CoverReveal #PaperBoundMag #KidLit
#CoverReveal #PaperBoundMag #KidLit
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So excited to be a part of this next issue! Excited to read and see some really fun writing and art!
Thank you so much for your patience while we prepare the next issue. It will be worth the wait, we promise!
We are thrilled to be including these brilliant writers and illustrators in the next issue 🤩 More info about the new edition coming very soon 👀📚
We are thrilled to be including these brilliant writers and illustrators in the next issue 🤩 More info about the new edition coming very soon 👀📚
December 4, 2025 at 9:28 PM
So excited to be a part of this next issue! Excited to read and see some really fun writing and art!
Thank you so much for your patience while we prepare the next issue. It will be worth the wait, we promise!
We are thrilled to be including these brilliant writers and illustrators in the next issue 🤩 More info about the new edition coming very soon 👀📚
We are thrilled to be including these brilliant writers and illustrators in the next issue 🤩 More info about the new edition coming very soon 👀📚
December 1, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Thank you so much for your patience while we prepare the next issue. It will be worth the wait, we promise!
We are thrilled to be including these brilliant writers and illustrators in the next issue 🤩 More info about the new edition coming very soon 👀📚
We are thrilled to be including these brilliant writers and illustrators in the next issue 🤩 More info about the new edition coming very soon 👀📚
Our interview and article authors for this issue👇💙
Graham Cawser, Poppy T. Perry
@curtisjobling.bsky.social @mlinton.bsky.social @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social Manjeet Mann, Jack Mackay @amymccawauthor.bsky.social
Sarah Lippett & Ziggy Hanaor 🎉
Graham Cawser, Poppy T. Perry
@curtisjobling.bsky.social @mlinton.bsky.social @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social Manjeet Mann, Jack Mackay @amymccawauthor.bsky.social
Sarah Lippett & Ziggy Hanaor 🎉
The wait is almost over! For those eagerly anticipating our autumn/winter issue, it's nearly here🍂❄️
See the wonderful authors and artists who make up the brand new interviews and articles in this forthcoming issue below👀👇
More sneak peeks coming soon! 💛
See the wonderful authors and artists who make up the brand new interviews and articles in this forthcoming issue below👀👇
More sneak peeks coming soon! 💛
November 16, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Our interview and article authors for this issue👇💙
Graham Cawser, Poppy T. Perry
@curtisjobling.bsky.social @mlinton.bsky.social @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social Manjeet Mann, Jack Mackay @amymccawauthor.bsky.social
Sarah Lippett & Ziggy Hanaor 🎉
Graham Cawser, Poppy T. Perry
@curtisjobling.bsky.social @mlinton.bsky.social @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social Manjeet Mann, Jack Mackay @amymccawauthor.bsky.social
Sarah Lippett & Ziggy Hanaor 🎉
The wait is almost over! For those eagerly anticipating our autumn/winter issue, it's nearly here🍂❄️
See the wonderful authors and artists who make up the brand new interviews and articles in this forthcoming issue below👀👇
More sneak peeks coming soon! 💛
See the wonderful authors and artists who make up the brand new interviews and articles in this forthcoming issue below👀👇
More sneak peeks coming soon! 💛
November 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM
The wait is almost over! For those eagerly anticipating our autumn/winter issue, it's nearly here🍂❄️
See the wonderful authors and artists who make up the brand new interviews and articles in this forthcoming issue below👀👇
More sneak peeks coming soon! 💛
See the wonderful authors and artists who make up the brand new interviews and articles in this forthcoming issue below👀👇
More sneak peeks coming soon! 💛
🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃
🦇 Today on our blog, 'Uncle Zeedie' author @colmthewriter.bsky.social unleashes his top 3 spooky tips on #writing horror - a spooktastic read! @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social
👻Check it out here👇
paperboundmag.com/2025/10/31/halloween-guest-post-3-horror-writing-tips-by-colm-field/
🦇 Today on our blog, 'Uncle Zeedie' author @colmthewriter.bsky.social unleashes his top 3 spooky tips on #writing horror - a spooktastic read! @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social
👻Check it out here👇
paperboundmag.com/2025/10/31/halloween-guest-post-3-horror-writing-tips-by-colm-field/
October 31, 2025 at 8:40 AM
🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃
🦇 Today on our blog, 'Uncle Zeedie' author @colmthewriter.bsky.social unleashes his top 3 spooky tips on #writing horror - a spooktastic read! @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social
👻Check it out here👇
paperboundmag.com/2025/10/31/halloween-guest-post-3-horror-writing-tips-by-colm-field/
🦇 Today on our blog, 'Uncle Zeedie' author @colmthewriter.bsky.social unleashes his top 3 spooky tips on #writing horror - a spooktastic read! @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social
👻Check it out here👇
paperboundmag.com/2025/10/31/halloween-guest-post-3-horror-writing-tips-by-colm-field/
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VERY exciting book post today! I can't wait to dive into DIRK JONES IS NOT THE CHOSEN ONE, by Gatlin Perrin. It's promising to be fun, spooky, nonbinary, and Welsh – all excellent things. Out October 9th. Thanks @fireflypress.bsky.social
September 22, 2025 at 11:57 AM
VERY exciting book post today! I can't wait to dive into DIRK JONES IS NOT THE CHOSEN ONE, by Gatlin Perrin. It's promising to be fun, spooky, nonbinary, and Welsh – all excellent things. Out October 9th. Thanks @fireflypress.bsky.social
We've got mail! Which should we read 1st? 📚🤩
#WeThreeWitches @merrowchild.bsky.social
#BeRightBack @billwood.bsky.social
#BethIsDead #KatieBernet
#AGirlsGuideToSpying @hollywebb.bsky.social
#TheLastDeathPoet #StephenDaly
Thanks @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social @scholasticuk.bsky.social #BookPost
#WeThreeWitches @merrowchild.bsky.social
#BeRightBack @billwood.bsky.social
#BethIsDead #KatieBernet
#AGirlsGuideToSpying @hollywebb.bsky.social
#TheLastDeathPoet #StephenDaly
Thanks @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social @scholasticuk.bsky.social #BookPost
September 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
We've got mail! Which should we read 1st? 📚🤩
#WeThreeWitches @merrowchild.bsky.social
#BeRightBack @billwood.bsky.social
#BethIsDead #KatieBernet
#AGirlsGuideToSpying @hollywebb.bsky.social
#TheLastDeathPoet #StephenDaly
Thanks @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social @scholasticuk.bsky.social #BookPost
#WeThreeWitches @merrowchild.bsky.social
#BeRightBack @billwood.bsky.social
#BethIsDead #KatieBernet
#AGirlsGuideToSpying @hollywebb.bsky.social
#TheLastDeathPoet #StephenDaly
Thanks @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social @scholasticuk.bsky.social #BookPost
We love seeing your submissions coming our way. There's not long left to the deadline. Don't miss it!
Deadline: Midnight 14th Sept!
Theme: Changes - Come As You Aren't!
We can't wait to see what you come up with!
paperboundmag.com/submit
#KidLit #KidLitArt #PaperBoundMag
Deadline: Midnight 14th Sept!
Theme: Changes - Come As You Aren't!
We can't wait to see what you come up with!
paperboundmag.com/submit
#KidLit #KidLitArt #PaperBoundMag
September 7, 2025 at 8:55 AM
We love seeing your submissions coming our way. There's not long left to the deadline. Don't miss it!
Deadline: Midnight 14th Sept!
Theme: Changes - Come As You Aren't!
We can't wait to see what you come up with!
paperboundmag.com/submit
#KidLit #KidLitArt #PaperBoundMag
Deadline: Midnight 14th Sept!
Theme: Changes - Come As You Aren't!
We can't wait to see what you come up with!
paperboundmag.com/submit
#KidLit #KidLitArt #PaperBoundMag
🦇 We have so many wonderful interviews & guest posts on our blog - today we're thrilled to feature Felicity Epps on A Grave Inheritance @hachettechildrens.bsky.social - the perfect early step into spooky season!💜
See here👇
paperboundmag.com/2025/09/06/interview-a-grave-inheritance-by-felicity-epps/
See here👇
paperboundmag.com/2025/09/06/interview-a-grave-inheritance-by-felicity-epps/
September 6, 2025 at 11:08 AM
🦇 We have so many wonderful interviews & guest posts on our blog - today we're thrilled to feature Felicity Epps on A Grave Inheritance @hachettechildrens.bsky.social - the perfect early step into spooky season!💜
See here👇
paperboundmag.com/2025/09/06/interview-a-grave-inheritance-by-felicity-epps/
See here👇
paperboundmag.com/2025/09/06/interview-a-grave-inheritance-by-felicity-epps/
We are absolutely thrilled to be kicking of the September celebrations for #TheRebelAndTheRose by #CatherineDoyle 💙🌹🗡
And what better way to start than sharing a sneak peek of the first line...
@ninadouglas.bsky.social #Romantasy #YAFantasy #TheDaggerAndTheFlame #Fantome
And what better way to start than sharing a sneak peek of the first line...
@ninadouglas.bsky.social #Romantasy #YAFantasy #TheDaggerAndTheFlame #Fantome
September 5, 2025 at 6:33 PM
We are absolutely thrilled to be kicking of the September celebrations for #TheRebelAndTheRose by #CatherineDoyle 💙🌹🗡
And what better way to start than sharing a sneak peek of the first line...
@ninadouglas.bsky.social #Romantasy #YAFantasy #TheDaggerAndTheFlame #Fantome
And what better way to start than sharing a sneak peek of the first line...
@ninadouglas.bsky.social #Romantasy #YAFantasy #TheDaggerAndTheFlame #Fantome
🎉 New blog post: @faberbooks.bsky.social editor Alice Swan on #GlasgowBoys @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social 📚
Want to know what it takes to be an award-winning editor? Check out the blog post below 👇
paperboundmag.com/2025/08/29/branford-boase-award-2025-faber-faber-editor-alice-swan-on-glasgow-boys/
Want to know what it takes to be an award-winning editor? Check out the blog post below 👇
paperboundmag.com/2025/08/29/branford-boase-award-2025-faber-faber-editor-alice-swan-on-glasgow-boys/
August 29, 2025 at 9:08 AM
🎉 New blog post: @faberbooks.bsky.social editor Alice Swan on #GlasgowBoys @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social 📚
Want to know what it takes to be an award-winning editor? Check out the blog post below 👇
paperboundmag.com/2025/08/29/branford-boase-award-2025-faber-faber-editor-alice-swan-on-glasgow-boys/
Want to know what it takes to be an award-winning editor? Check out the blog post below 👇
paperboundmag.com/2025/08/29/branford-boase-award-2025-faber-faber-editor-alice-swan-on-glasgow-boys/
Some recent #BookPost 🤩 Which one should we dive into first? 📚
#TheRebelAndTheRose
#PoisonTides
#BuryYourFriends
#HowToSurviveAHorrorSequel
#SadGirlHours
@annazoequirke.bsky.social
@jaymcguiness.bsky.social
@notagainben.bsky.social
@scholasticuk.bsky.social
@littletigeruk.bsky.social
#TheRebelAndTheRose
#PoisonTides
#BuryYourFriends
#HowToSurviveAHorrorSequel
#SadGirlHours
@annazoequirke.bsky.social
@jaymcguiness.bsky.social
@notagainben.bsky.social
@scholasticuk.bsky.social
@littletigeruk.bsky.social
August 23, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Some recent #BookPost 🤩 Which one should we dive into first? 📚
#TheRebelAndTheRose
#PoisonTides
#BuryYourFriends
#HowToSurviveAHorrorSequel
#SadGirlHours
@annazoequirke.bsky.social
@jaymcguiness.bsky.social
@notagainben.bsky.social
@scholasticuk.bsky.social
@littletigeruk.bsky.social
#TheRebelAndTheRose
#PoisonTides
#BuryYourFriends
#HowToSurviveAHorrorSequel
#SadGirlHours
@annazoequirke.bsky.social
@jaymcguiness.bsky.social
@notagainben.bsky.social
@scholasticuk.bsky.social
@littletigeruk.bsky.social
🎉 Catch the first of two guest posts from Branford Boase award-winning editors, sharing their experience of working on #GlasgowBoys by @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social
💜 Read the blog now👇
📚 paperboundmag.com/2025/08/22/branford-boase-award-2025-ama-badu-on-editing-award-winning-novel-glasgow-boys/
💜 Read the blog now👇
📚 paperboundmag.com/2025/08/22/branford-boase-award-2025-ama-badu-on-editing-award-winning-novel-glasgow-boys/
August 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🎉 Catch the first of two guest posts from Branford Boase award-winning editors, sharing their experience of working on #GlasgowBoys by @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social
💜 Read the blog now👇
📚 paperboundmag.com/2025/08/22/branford-boase-award-2025-ama-badu-on-editing-award-winning-novel-glasgow-boys/
💜 Read the blog now👇
📚 paperboundmag.com/2025/08/22/branford-boase-award-2025-ama-badu-on-editing-award-winning-novel-glasgow-boys/
📚 We're thrilled to share an interview on our blog with none other than @whatsfsaid.bsky.social today, where he chats to us about #TheChildrensBookshow and his latest novel #Tyger 🐯
👏 Read the interview now on our blog!
paperboundmag.com/2025/08/15/interview-sf-said-on-the-childrens-bookshow/
👏 Read the interview now on our blog!
paperboundmag.com/2025/08/15/interview-sf-said-on-the-childrens-bookshow/
August 15, 2025 at 11:51 AM
📚 We're thrilled to share an interview on our blog with none other than @whatsfsaid.bsky.social today, where he chats to us about #TheChildrensBookshow and his latest novel #Tyger 🐯
👏 Read the interview now on our blog!
paperboundmag.com/2025/08/15/interview-sf-said-on-the-childrens-bookshow/
👏 Read the interview now on our blog!
paperboundmag.com/2025/08/15/interview-sf-said-on-the-childrens-bookshow/
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Now that’s my kind of prompt! 😊
We're so excited to see submissions already coming in for our next issue! Take a look at what we're looking for on our website now 👇👇👇
paperboundmag.com/submit
paperboundmag.com/submit
August 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Now that’s my kind of prompt! 😊
We're so excited to see submissions already coming in for our next issue! Take a look at what we're looking for on our website now 👇👇👇
paperboundmag.com/submit
paperboundmag.com/submit
August 14, 2025 at 1:17 PM
We're so excited to see submissions already coming in for our next issue! Take a look at what we're looking for on our website now 👇👇👇
paperboundmag.com/submit
paperboundmag.com/submit