Ruth Stevenson
@rudieiswriting.bsky.social
Book mad writer of children’s stories, obsessed with the sea, primary teacher by day. Organiser of Step into Stories with Bewdley Festival
Come and see Ann Sei Lin at Step into Stories with Bewdley Festival on April 12th!
Tickets available at Bewdley Festival Box-office soon
#kidlit #childrensbooks #stepintostories #childrensstoryfestival #stepintostoriesfestival #bookstagramkids #middlegradefantasyfiction #bewdley #worcestershire
Tickets available at Bewdley Festival Box-office soon
#kidlit #childrensbooks #stepintostories #childrensstoryfestival #stepintostoriesfestival #bookstagramkids #middlegradefantasyfiction #bewdley #worcestershire
January 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Come and see Ann Sei Lin at Step into Stories with Bewdley Festival on April 12th!
Tickets available at Bewdley Festival Box-office soon
#kidlit #childrensbooks #stepintostories #childrensstoryfestival #stepintostoriesfestival #bookstagramkids #middlegradefantasyfiction #bewdley #worcestershire
Tickets available at Bewdley Festival Box-office soon
#kidlit #childrensbooks #stepintostories #childrensstoryfestival #stepintostoriesfestival #bookstagramkids #middlegradefantasyfiction #bewdley #worcestershire
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Kids reading for pleasure, nice, good. But i am here for kids reading for anger, reading for trouble, reading for tearing it all down. (Yes this is me wishing Oink still existed)
January 29, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Kids reading for pleasure, nice, good. But i am here for kids reading for anger, reading for trouble, reading for tearing it all down. (Yes this is me wishing Oink still existed)
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Jan roundup! Glorious books from @swapnahaddow.bluesky.social @mglnrd.bluesky.social @lawrencepatrice.bluesky.social @alicenuttallbooks.bluesky.social @whusseyauthor.bluesky.social @madelineclaire.bluesky.social and many more
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels
Animal magic, little dinosaurs, dangerous strangers, death-flies and zombies, four lost girls who live wild in the woods and more
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Jan roundup! Glorious books from @swapnahaddow.bluesky.social @mglnrd.bluesky.social @lawrencepatrice.bluesky.social @alicenuttallbooks.bluesky.social @whusseyauthor.bluesky.social @madelineclaire.bluesky.social and many more
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
I finally got round to framing this tea towel I bought at the Irish in Britain exhibit last year. Hilariously, my daughter read it and was like Oh yeah I know most of these between you (Mayo) and daddy (Down) 😂 that made me very happy!
#irishinbritain #hibernoenglish #feelslikehometome
#irishinbritain #hibernoenglish #feelslikehometome
January 25, 2025 at 11:48 AM
I finally got round to framing this tea towel I bought at the Irish in Britain exhibit last year. Hilariously, my daughter read it and was like Oh yeah I know most of these between you (Mayo) and daddy (Down) 😂 that made me very happy!
#irishinbritain #hibernoenglish #feelslikehometome
#irishinbritain #hibernoenglish #feelslikehometome
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The moment you’ve all been waiting for…We are delighted to share our BRAND NEW AMAZING line up for this year’s Step into Stories with Bewdley Festival…
We’re talking trains and clockwork conspiracies with the superb Sam Sedgman…
January 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The moment you’ve all been waiting for…We are delighted to share our BRAND NEW AMAZING line up for this year’s Step into Stories with Bewdley Festival…
We’re talking trains and clockwork conspiracies with the superb Sam Sedgman…
I’ve been very quiet on here but that’s because Tis the season of getting @stepintostories.bsky.social up and running! I’m so excited about our lineup this year. Please do give us a follow and share if you can.
January 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I’ve been very quiet on here but that’s because Tis the season of getting @stepintostories.bsky.social up and running! I’m so excited about our lineup this year. Please do give us a follow and share if you can.
I don’t want to speak to soon…but I may have just solved my plot hole…
two cartoon characters standing next to a plot hole sign
Alt: two cartoon characters standing next to a plot hole sign
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December 30, 2024 at 12:18 PM
I don’t want to speak to soon…but I may have just solved my plot hole…
Ugh…way too many plot holes. Back to the drawing board for me 😭 #losingtheplot
a cartoon character says " by all accounts it doesn 't make any sense "
Alt: a cartoon character says " by all accounts it doesn 't make any sense "
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December 22, 2024 at 12:11 PM
Ugh…way too many plot holes. Back to the drawing board for me 😭 #losingtheplot
Happy bringing of the light to all those who celebrate the solstice! I enjoyed watching the #newgrangeSolstice this morning online. It does feel like the most liminal time of the year today.
December 21, 2024 at 12:56 PM
Happy bringing of the light to all those who celebrate the solstice! I enjoyed watching the #newgrangeSolstice this morning online. It does feel like the most liminal time of the year today.
Watching The Christmas Chronicles with my wee man. Definitely feels like Christmas now! Who knew Kurt Russell was the best person to play Santa!
December 14, 2024 at 7:14 PM
Watching The Christmas Chronicles with my wee man. Definitely feels like Christmas now! Who knew Kurt Russell was the best person to play Santa!
Feeling festive and ready to cosy up and hibernate like a bear who eats too much cheese and reads all day. Basically I want to be a wintery picture book character! #imadeit
December 10, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Feeling festive and ready to cosy up and hibernate like a bear who eats too much cheese and reads all day. Basically I want to be a wintery picture book character! #imadeit
Spent a lovely couple of days in the big smoke. Got to see the @britishlibrary.bsky.social medieval women in their own words exhibit and some crazy good art at @tatemodern.bsky.social and spend some time with awesome people. Even made it home…eventually! 🚝 🚶♀️➡️🚍🚕
December 8, 2024 at 12:25 AM
Spent a lovely couple of days in the big smoke. Got to see the @britishlibrary.bsky.social medieval women in their own words exhibit and some crazy good art at @tatemodern.bsky.social and spend some time with awesome people. Even made it home…eventually! 🚝 🚶♀️➡️🚍🚕
Watch out I just had an account follow me pretending to be Oliver Jeffers. It definitely wasn’t him.
December 1, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Watch out I just had an account follow me pretending to be Oliver Jeffers. It definitely wasn’t him.
Doing a children’s book advent calendar over on our festival page. Be sure to check it out!
It’s time for the Step into Stories advent calendar…
Here at Step into Stories we are committed to sharing the best of what the children’s story world has to offer and we know how important reading for pleasure is. It’s the perfect time of year to cosy up with your children and enjoy a good book!
Here at Step into Stories we are committed to sharing the best of what the children’s story world has to offer and we know how important reading for pleasure is. It’s the perfect time of year to cosy up with your children and enjoy a good book!
December 1, 2024 at 10:25 AM
Doing a children’s book advent calendar over on our festival page. Be sure to check it out!
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Who wants some FANTASTIC FREE RESOURCES for classroom & library displays? My wonderful publishers @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social have made these beautiful posters, full of advice & encouragement for kids about reading & writing for pleasure. Sign up here to claim yours!
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November 16, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Who wants some FANTASTIC FREE RESOURCES for classroom & library displays? My wonderful publishers @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social have made these beautiful posters, full of advice & encouragement for kids about reading & writing for pleasure. Sign up here to claim yours!
ow.ly/FB1250U5v0E
ow.ly/FB1250U5v0E
It’s Christmas book buying time for all my nieces and nephews! Hit me with your book recommendations for ages:
1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10…
#kidlituk #kidsbooksuk
1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10…
#kidlituk #kidsbooksuk
November 26, 2024 at 7:34 PM
It’s Christmas book buying time for all my nieces and nephews! Hit me with your book recommendations for ages:
1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10…
#kidlituk #kidsbooksuk
1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10…
#kidlituk #kidsbooksuk
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Heads up #KidLitUK #Illustrators #WritingCommunity - the 15% discount code runs out end of November. Use EARLY25 when checking out. It’s an incredible lineup. Don’t miss out! www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-c...
November 26, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Heads up #KidLitUK #Illustrators #WritingCommunity - the 15% discount code runs out end of November. Use EARLY25 when checking out. It’s an incredible lineup. Don’t miss out! www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-c...
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98% of parents believe it's important for a child to own their own book. But for some, books are a luxury they can't afford. Your donation to @BookTrust will bring children the comfort of books to cherish for years to come. Donate now: www.booktrust.org.uk/xmas
November 26, 2024 at 4:58 PM
98% of parents believe it's important for a child to own their own book. But for some, books are a luxury they can't afford. Your donation to @BookTrust will bring children the comfort of books to cherish for years to come. Donate now: www.booktrust.org.uk/xmas
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⚠️ Storyville Books in Pontypridd has been completely flooded, and half their stock has been destroyed at a critical time of year. You can help get their doors back open by buying a book (or 3!) Check out their Christmas recommendations on our homepage at Bookshop.org
@storyvillebooks.bsky.social
@storyvillebooks.bsky.social
November 26, 2024 at 2:13 PM
⚠️ Storyville Books in Pontypridd has been completely flooded, and half their stock has been destroyed at a critical time of year. You can help get their doors back open by buying a book (or 3!) Check out their Christmas recommendations on our homepage at Bookshop.org
@storyvillebooks.bsky.social
@storyvillebooks.bsky.social
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This is such sad news. Please please buy from them if you can!
⚠️ Pontypridd has been hit by devastating floods and our wonderful independent bookshop, Storyville Books, has seen much of its stock destroyed.
If you’re able to buy a book from them, this would go such a long way to help support them rebuild in the aftermath.
👉 uk.bookshop.org/shop/Storyvi...
If you’re able to buy a book from them, this would go such a long way to help support them rebuild in the aftermath.
👉 uk.bookshop.org/shop/Storyvi...
Storyville Books Bookshop UK
Nestled in the rolling hills of the South Wales valleys, we are the only independent bookshop in Pontypridd, selling new books and more.
uk.bookshop.org
November 26, 2024 at 7:10 AM
This is such sad news. Please please buy from them if you can!
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Please tag us in any photos and help us spread the word!
#childrensbooks #childrensstoryfestival #bewdleylightswitchon #bewdley #bewdleytown #stepintostories #childrensbookfestival #reading4pleasure #readingmatters
#childrensbooks #childrensstoryfestival #bewdleylightswitchon #bewdley #bewdleytown #stepintostories #childrensbookfestival #reading4pleasure #readingmatters
November 25, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Please tag us in any photos and help us spread the word!
#childrensbooks #childrensstoryfestival #bewdleylightswitchon #bewdley #bewdleytown #stepintostories #childrensbookfestival #reading4pleasure #readingmatters
#childrensbooks #childrensstoryfestival #bewdleylightswitchon #bewdley #bewdleytown #stepintostories #childrensbookfestival #reading4pleasure #readingmatters
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The Book Fairy has also hidden ten vouchers for a free child’s ticket to one of our events on April 12th 2025…so what are you waiting for? Get yourself down to the Bewdley Light Switch on this Saturday and go on a Book Fairy Hunt!
November 25, 2024 at 3:10 PM
The Book Fairy has also hidden ten vouchers for a free child’s ticket to one of our events on April 12th 2025…so what are you waiting for? Get yourself down to the Bewdley Light Switch on this Saturday and go on a Book Fairy Hunt!
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The Book Fairy is coming to Bewdley Lights Switch On Saturday 30th November!
Will you find one of her hidden book bags? Inside, as well as a free book, you can get a sneak peek at some of the new authors that will appear at next year’s Step into Stories with Bewdley Festival!
AND THAT’S NOT ALL…
Will you find one of her hidden book bags? Inside, as well as a free book, you can get a sneak peek at some of the new authors that will appear at next year’s Step into Stories with Bewdley Festival!
AND THAT’S NOT ALL…
November 25, 2024 at 3:10 PM
The Book Fairy is coming to Bewdley Lights Switch On Saturday 30th November!
Will you find one of her hidden book bags? Inside, as well as a free book, you can get a sneak peek at some of the new authors that will appear at next year’s Step into Stories with Bewdley Festival!
AND THAT’S NOT ALL…
Will you find one of her hidden book bags? Inside, as well as a free book, you can get a sneak peek at some of the new authors that will appear at next year’s Step into Stories with Bewdley Festival!
AND THAT’S NOT ALL…
Reading two absolutely fantastic children’s books at the moment. One with my boy at bedtime and one by myself because he wants to read it to himself afterwards. We will have much to discuss! #kidlituk #bedtimestories #readingmatters
November 24, 2024 at 6:46 PM
Reading two absolutely fantastic children’s books at the moment. One with my boy at bedtime and one by myself because he wants to read it to himself afterwards. We will have much to discuss! #kidlituk #bedtimestories #readingmatters
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Out in December.
Purchase only through dirigibleballoon.org
Price includes postage & packaging.
ALL PROCEEDS TO JUVENILE ARTHRITIS RESEARCH.
Thank you to all our poets and artists for their generosity.
#YorkshireTimesPublishing
#PoetryForChildren #DirigibleBalloon 🎈
Purchase only through dirigibleballoon.org
Price includes postage & packaging.
ALL PROCEEDS TO JUVENILE ARTHRITIS RESEARCH.
Thank you to all our poets and artists for their generosity.
#YorkshireTimesPublishing
#PoetryForChildren #DirigibleBalloon 🎈
November 23, 2024 at 6:59 PM
Out in December.
Purchase only through dirigibleballoon.org
Price includes postage & packaging.
ALL PROCEEDS TO JUVENILE ARTHRITIS RESEARCH.
Thank you to all our poets and artists for their generosity.
#YorkshireTimesPublishing
#PoetryForChildren #DirigibleBalloon 🎈
Purchase only through dirigibleballoon.org
Price includes postage & packaging.
ALL PROCEEDS TO JUVENILE ARTHRITIS RESEARCH.
Thank you to all our poets and artists for their generosity.
#YorkshireTimesPublishing
#PoetryForChildren #DirigibleBalloon 🎈