Philippa Leathley
@prleathley.bsky.social
Author of INKBOUND, publishing January 2025 with HarperCollins. Represented by Hannah Sheppard at HS-LA
Just got my first ever fanmail all the way from Tennessee! My heart is glowing right now.
March 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Just got my first ever fanmail all the way from Tennessee! My heart is glowing right now.
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Is this going to become one of my all-time favourite series? ABSOLUTELY.
It has all the elements of a fantasy story (unknowing chosen one, fabulous world, hugely creative magical inventions, brilliant characters) alongside a very original idea - magic running on ink!
(1/2) #kidlituk #ukkidlit
It has all the elements of a fantasy story (unknowing chosen one, fabulous world, hugely creative magical inventions, brilliant characters) alongside a very original idea - magic running on ink!
(1/2) #kidlituk #ukkidlit
March 21, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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For #SundayMorningBookChat this week let’s celebrate books set in our own backyards! I loved Danny Chung by @maisiechanwrites.bsky.social set in Birmingham! And I read the Rotters Club years ago in Secondary school. What books are set where you live and does it add something for you personally?
March 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM
For #SundayMorningBookChat this week let’s celebrate books set in our own backyards! I loved Danny Chung by @maisiechanwrites.bsky.social set in Birmingham! And I read the Rotters Club years ago in Secondary school. What books are set where you live and does it add something for you personally?
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📚 Middle grade fantasy fans will love Inkbound! 📚
It's written by Philippa Leathley and illustrated by Brie Schmida and Nicolette Caven 📚
Check out the review here: hookablebooks.com/2025/02/21/i...
@prleathley.bsky.social
#KidLitUK #ReadingforPleasure
It's written by Philippa Leathley and illustrated by Brie Schmida and Nicolette Caven 📚
Check out the review here: hookablebooks.com/2025/02/21/i...
@prleathley.bsky.social
#KidLitUK #ReadingforPleasure
February 21, 2025 at 10:12 AM
📚 Middle grade fantasy fans will love Inkbound! 📚
It's written by Philippa Leathley and illustrated by Brie Schmida and Nicolette Caven 📚
Check out the review here: hookablebooks.com/2025/02/21/i...
@prleathley.bsky.social
#KidLitUK #ReadingforPleasure
It's written by Philippa Leathley and illustrated by Brie Schmida and Nicolette Caven 📚
Check out the review here: hookablebooks.com/2025/02/21/i...
@prleathley.bsky.social
#KidLitUK #ReadingforPleasure
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Loved #Inkbound by @prleathley.bsky.social
Philippa Leathley. Can't recommend enough. Granddaughter pored over the map & cover even tho' she's just 3. I explained she'd be able to read it herself when she's older. 'I bigger now. I seven,' she declared, settling down with the book. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Philippa Leathley. Can't recommend enough. Granddaughter pored over the map & cover even tho' she's just 3. I explained she'd be able to read it herself when she's older. 'I bigger now. I seven,' she declared, settling down with the book. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
February 21, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Loved #Inkbound by @prleathley.bsky.social
Philippa Leathley. Can't recommend enough. Granddaughter pored over the map & cover even tho' she's just 3. I explained she'd be able to read it herself when she's older. 'I bigger now. I seven,' she declared, settling down with the book. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Philippa Leathley. Can't recommend enough. Granddaughter pored over the map & cover even tho' she's just 3. I explained she'd be able to read it herself when she's older. 'I bigger now. I seven,' she declared, settling down with the book. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
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Finally got myself a copy of this beauty.
'Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo' by Philippa Leathley - @prleathley.bsky.social with an incredible cover from Brie Schmida - @leetleschmida-art.bsky.social .
I've heard so much about it and looking forward to heading into New London.
'Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo' by Philippa Leathley - @prleathley.bsky.social with an incredible cover from Brie Schmida - @leetleschmida-art.bsky.social .
I've heard so much about it and looking forward to heading into New London.
February 24, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Finally got myself a copy of this beauty.
'Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo' by Philippa Leathley - @prleathley.bsky.social with an incredible cover from Brie Schmida - @leetleschmida-art.bsky.social .
I've heard so much about it and looking forward to heading into New London.
'Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo' by Philippa Leathley - @prleathley.bsky.social with an incredible cover from Brie Schmida - @leetleschmida-art.bsky.social .
I've heard so much about it and looking forward to heading into New London.
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I've been wanting to have a detailed in person discussion about children's books for AGES so THANK YOU to @alomshaha.bsky.social for turning my vague hope into a concrete plan! The idea came out of us both really liking Inkheart and wanting to get into detail so thanks @prleathley.bsky.social 💗
February 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I've been wanting to have a detailed in person discussion about children's books for AGES so THANK YOU to @alomshaha.bsky.social for turning my vague hope into a concrete plan! The idea came out of us both really liking Inkheart and wanting to get into detail so thanks @prleathley.bsky.social 💗
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Listen up #KidLitUK London gang! @alomshaha.bsky.social and I are hosting an informal Chat, Chai and Children's books discussion group about CONTEMP FANTASY MIDDLE GRADE/KIDLIT at Stratford Library - 3 The Grove, London E15 1EL - from 6 to 7:45pm on May 8th. To RSVP email alomshaha(at)gmail(dot)com
February 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Listen up #KidLitUK London gang! @alomshaha.bsky.social and I are hosting an informal Chat, Chai and Children's books discussion group about CONTEMP FANTASY MIDDLE GRADE/KIDLIT at Stratford Library - 3 The Grove, London E15 1EL - from 6 to 7:45pm on May 8th. To RSVP email alomshaha(at)gmail(dot)com
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Seem to be having a good run of books which is always a blessing. I'm thoroughly enjoying listening to @tracyking.bsky.social read her memoir "Learning to Think" and loving reading "Inbound" by
@prleathley.bsky.social and "In Ascension" by Martin MacInnes
@prleathley.bsky.social and "In Ascension" by Martin MacInnes
Learning to Think.
When Tracy King was twelve she was exorcised.
Unfortunately, the demons that beset Tracy could not be so easily displaced.
While her life was filled with creativity, curiosity, and love, it was also c...
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February 26, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Seem to be having a good run of books which is always a blessing. I'm thoroughly enjoying listening to @tracyking.bsky.social read her memoir "Learning to Think" and loving reading "Inbound" by
@prleathley.bsky.social and "In Ascension" by Martin MacInnes
@prleathley.bsky.social and "In Ascension" by Martin MacInnes
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New review for #inkbound: #meticulousjonesandtheskulltattoo by debut author @prleathley.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social
New review for #inkbound: #meticulousjonesandtheskulltattoo by debut author @prleathley.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social
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New review for #inkbound: #meticulousjonesandtheskulltattoo by debut author @prleathley.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social
New review for #inkbound: #meticulousjonesandtheskulltattoo by debut author @prleathley.bsky.social @harpercollins.bsky.social
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The Brilliant Inkbound- Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo by @prleathley.bsky.social truly original, mystery adventure gothic with charm. When you’re fated to be a murderer how can you change the story? Published last week and genuinely awesome tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/02/08/i...
Inkbound – Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo by Philippa Leathley
The Book in Rhyme… “Welcome to New London – A city in the sky! Where magical restrictions need not apply. Magical freedoms is what people desire, Some will stop at nothing in order to acquire…
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February 8, 2025 at 6:47 PM
The Brilliant Inkbound- Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo by @prleathley.bsky.social truly original, mystery adventure gothic with charm. When you’re fated to be a murderer how can you change the story? Published last week and genuinely awesome tomsbookcorner.wordpress.com/2025/02/08/i...
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Well this is happy news!
Huge congratulations to @prleathley.bsky.social for having a top ten bestselling children's hardback!
Huge congratulations to @prleathley.bsky.social for having a top ten bestselling children's hardback!
February 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Well this is happy news!
Huge congratulations to @prleathley.bsky.social for having a top ten bestselling children's hardback!
Huge congratulations to @prleathley.bsky.social for having a top ten bestselling children's hardback!
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Happy publication day to @prleathley.bsky.social and this absolute stunner...
'The book crackles with imagination. It’s beautifully written, with broad appeal to boys and girls, and fizzes with indelible imagery...a fantastic adventure'
The Times, Children's Book of the Week
'The book crackles with imagination. It’s beautifully written, with broad appeal to boys and girls, and fizzes with indelible imagery...a fantastic adventure'
The Times, Children's Book of the Week
January 30, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Happy publication day to @prleathley.bsky.social and this absolute stunner...
'The book crackles with imagination. It’s beautifully written, with broad appeal to boys and girls, and fizzes with indelible imagery...a fantastic adventure'
The Times, Children's Book of the Week
'The book crackles with imagination. It’s beautifully written, with broad appeal to boys and girls, and fizzes with indelible imagery...a fantastic adventure'
The Times, Children's Book of the Week
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Honoured to be invited to the booklaunch of #Inkbound -Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo by @prleathley.bsky.social
A wonderful and moving evening with @hulllibraries.bsky.social and @hullsls.bsky.social .
A sell out event for a lovely author.
A wonderful and moving evening with @hulllibraries.bsky.social and @hullsls.bsky.social .
A sell out event for a lovely author.
January 31, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Honoured to be invited to the booklaunch of #Inkbound -Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo by @prleathley.bsky.social
A wonderful and moving evening with @hulllibraries.bsky.social and @hullsls.bsky.social .
A sell out event for a lovely author.
A wonderful and moving evening with @hulllibraries.bsky.social and @hullsls.bsky.social .
A sell out event for a lovely author.
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@prleathley.bsky.social Just finished Inkbound! Really enjoyed! I spent the book guessing what would happen and every guess was wrong oops! (though I still hold out hopes some of my guesses might be true in later books...)
February 3, 2025 at 8:51 AM
@prleathley.bsky.social Just finished Inkbound! Really enjoyed! I spent the book guessing what would happen and every guess was wrong oops! (though I still hold out hopes some of my guesses might be true in later books...)
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We were very excited to launch "Inkbound" at Hull Central last week, and today it's appeared on the cataloguing trolley which means we get to add @prleathley.bsky.social to our authority file! (just below her mum, as it happens)
February 4, 2025 at 10:12 AM
We were very excited to launch "Inkbound" at Hull Central last week, and today it's appeared on the cataloguing trolley which means we get to add @prleathley.bsky.social to our authority file! (just below her mum, as it happens)
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📣 HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! 🐍
It's COVER REVEAL TIME!
I'm proud to present my new novel
🏮NATE YU'S BLAST FROM THE PAST 💥 out June 12th.
The wonderful cover art is by Simone Douglas @SimsDougie
Published by @PiccadillyPress
It's COVER REVEAL TIME!
I'm proud to present my new novel
🏮NATE YU'S BLAST FROM THE PAST 💥 out June 12th.
The wonderful cover art is by Simone Douglas @SimsDougie
Published by @PiccadillyPress
January 29, 2025 at 9:03 AM
📣 HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! 🐍
It's COVER REVEAL TIME!
I'm proud to present my new novel
🏮NATE YU'S BLAST FROM THE PAST 💥 out June 12th.
The wonderful cover art is by Simone Douglas @SimsDougie
Published by @PiccadillyPress
It's COVER REVEAL TIME!
I'm proud to present my new novel
🏮NATE YU'S BLAST FROM THE PAST 💥 out June 12th.
The wonderful cover art is by Simone Douglas @SimsDougie
Published by @PiccadillyPress
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Did I ever thank you, Kay, for 2nd of these 2 buys? If not, I certainly meant to!
I am excited to say I have ordered my copy of @bardymum.bsky.social's Why Did My Brain Make Me Say It? & Squeak, Squawk, Roar! by Kate Williams. There's going to be lots of fun and poetry reading ahead. #poetry #poetrycommunity #amreading
January 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Did I ever thank you, Kay, for 2nd of these 2 buys? If not, I certainly meant to!
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The Times children's book of the week is...'The Notwitches' by Gary Panton and brilliantly illus. by Dotty Sutton.
Think 'James and The Giant Peach' - but with dafter jokes, sweet witches and more mermaids.
@chickenhousebooks.bsky.social @garypanton.bsky.social
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Think 'James and The Giant Peach' - but with dafter jokes, sweet witches and more mermaids.
@chickenhousebooks.bsky.social @garypanton.bsky.social
www.thetimes.com/article/5ecd...
The Notwitches by Gary Panton review — a ‘triumph of nonsense’ by a Beano writer
Populated with horrible aunties and topsy-turvy mermaids, this is the kind of story that kids actually love
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January 25, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The Times children's book of the week is...'The Notwitches' by Gary Panton and brilliantly illus. by Dotty Sutton.
Think 'James and The Giant Peach' - but with dafter jokes, sweet witches and more mermaids.
@chickenhousebooks.bsky.social @garypanton.bsky.social
www.thetimes.com/article/5ecd...
Think 'James and The Giant Peach' - but with dafter jokes, sweet witches and more mermaids.
@chickenhousebooks.bsky.social @garypanton.bsky.social
www.thetimes.com/article/5ecd...
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Beyond excited to share the cover to my debut, middle grade, THE DOUGHNUT CLUB.
Thank you Marina Tena Borras for the incredible artwork & thank you @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social for having an early read and giving such a lovely quote.
Out on 8th May- PRE ORDER LINK IN BIO #debutauthors2025 #kidslit
Thank you Marina Tena Borras for the incredible artwork & thank you @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social for having an early read and giving such a lovely quote.
Out on 8th May- PRE ORDER LINK IN BIO #debutauthors2025 #kidslit
We are so excited to share this beautiful cover for “The Doughnut Club” by wonderful debut author, @krahim.bsky.social!
Sprinkled with humour and warmth, this uplifting and accessible story will encourage every reader to be true to themselves.
Pub: 05.08.25
📚🎨Marina Tena Borras
#debutauthors2025
Sprinkled with humour and warmth, this uplifting and accessible story will encourage every reader to be true to themselves.
Pub: 05.08.25
📚🎨Marina Tena Borras
#debutauthors2025
January 24, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Beyond excited to share the cover to my debut, middle grade, THE DOUGHNUT CLUB.
Thank you Marina Tena Borras for the incredible artwork & thank you @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social for having an early read and giving such a lovely quote.
Out on 8th May- PRE ORDER LINK IN BIO #debutauthors2025 #kidslit
Thank you Marina Tena Borras for the incredible artwork & thank you @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social for having an early read and giving such a lovely quote.
Out on 8th May- PRE ORDER LINK IN BIO #debutauthors2025 #kidslit
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The second #SundayMorningBookChat is in honour of great series! Series are a great way to hook someone in to reading… so what are your favourite series both complete and not finished yet…
January 19, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The second #SundayMorningBookChat is in honour of great series! Series are a great way to hook someone in to reading… so what are your favourite series both complete and not finished yet…
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No question at all that this will be one of my favourite reads of 2025, #Inkbound: #MeticulousJonesAndTheSkullTattoo by @prleathley.bsky.social is absolutely everything I want in a #MiddleGrade fantasy and I loved it. Out 30/01 @harpercollins.bsky.social #NetGalley #KidlitUK #UKKidlit
January 19, 2025 at 8:54 AM
No question at all that this will be one of my favourite reads of 2025, #Inkbound: #MeticulousJonesAndTheSkullTattoo by @prleathley.bsky.social is absolutely everything I want in a #MiddleGrade fantasy and I loved it. Out 30/01 @harpercollins.bsky.social #NetGalley #KidlitUK #UKKidlit
Delighted to see this lovely review in the Books for Keeps January edition! Thank you to my agent @hannahlitagent.bsky.social for spotting it and sharing!
More lovely INKBOUND (@prleathley.bsky.social) praise from @booksforkeeps.bsky.social - booksforkeeps.co.uk/review/inkbo...
January 16, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Delighted to see this lovely review in the Books for Keeps January edition! Thank you to my agent @hannahlitagent.bsky.social for spotting it and sharing!
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Delighted that @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social will be publishing OUR GIFTED HEARTS by @jenniferkennedy.bsky.social in October. This is a gothic feminist reimagining of the Legend of Bluebeard and it's utterly wonderful. It also has a stunning cover!
January 15, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Delighted that @angryrobotbooks.bsky.social will be publishing OUR GIFTED HEARTS by @jenniferkennedy.bsky.social in October. This is a gothic feminist reimagining of the Legend of Bluebeard and it's utterly wonderful. It also has a stunning cover!
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Novel 2. This is for Strictly Come Dancing fans!
KEEP DANCING, LIZZIE CHU came out in 2022. It's about a young carer whose grandad is acting strange and she wants to take him to Blackpool Tower ballroom to make him feel better. But she's only 12. It has dressing up, Guan Yin and cosplay.
KEEP DANCING, LIZZIE CHU came out in 2022. It's about a young carer whose grandad is acting strange and she wants to take him to Blackpool Tower ballroom to make him feel better. But she's only 12. It has dressing up, Guan Yin and cosplay.
January 15, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Novel 2. This is for Strictly Come Dancing fans!
KEEP DANCING, LIZZIE CHU came out in 2022. It's about a young carer whose grandad is acting strange and she wants to take him to Blackpool Tower ballroom to make him feel better. But she's only 12. It has dressing up, Guan Yin and cosplay.
KEEP DANCING, LIZZIE CHU came out in 2022. It's about a young carer whose grandad is acting strange and she wants to take him to Blackpool Tower ballroom to make him feel better. But she's only 12. It has dressing up, Guan Yin and cosplay.