Truly Johnston
@trulyjwrites.bsky.social
Author. Writing children's fiction and poetry. The Shell Keepers out June 2025 with @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social #BCNA winner 2022. Rep'd by Lauren Gardner, BLM Agency. Trulyjohnston.co.uk
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Truly Johnston
@trulyjwrites.bsky.social
· Mar 14
🐚🎉🐚🎉 COVER REVEAL!
So delighted to be able to share this with you! This is my debut middle grade childrens novel, due out on 5th June 2025.
A magical seaside read with themes of family, environment and heritage. Thanks to @trindles_ for the beautiful cover art.
bit.ly/43KMcRr
#childrensbooks
So delighted to be able to share this with you! This is my debut middle grade childrens novel, due out on 5th June 2025.
A magical seaside read with themes of family, environment and heritage. Thanks to @trindles_ for the beautiful cover art.
bit.ly/43KMcRr
#childrensbooks
🐚📣 PUBLICATION DAY!🐚🎉
THE SHELL KEEPERS is now available to buy! trulyjohnston.co.uk
Thanks @chickenhousebooks for making this dream come true!
I hope this book brings joy, helps young readers explore the magic in our world and know that they can play a part in protecting it.
#kidlituk
THE SHELL KEEPERS is now available to buy! trulyjohnston.co.uk
Thanks @chickenhousebooks for making this dream come true!
I hope this book brings joy, helps young readers explore the magic in our world and know that they can play a part in protecting it.
#kidlituk
June 5, 2025 at 11:18 AM
🐚📣 PUBLICATION DAY!🐚🎉
THE SHELL KEEPERS is now available to buy! trulyjohnston.co.uk
Thanks @chickenhousebooks for making this dream come true!
I hope this book brings joy, helps young readers explore the magic in our world and know that they can play a part in protecting it.
#kidlituk
THE SHELL KEEPERS is now available to buy! trulyjohnston.co.uk
Thanks @chickenhousebooks for making this dream come true!
I hope this book brings joy, helps young readers explore the magic in our world and know that they can play a part in protecting it.
#kidlituk
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For ✨ no particular reason ✨ nothing to do w comics discourse ✨
Here are some booklists I compiled of really great comics, made by creators of color:
BIPOC 🌟 bookshop.org/lists/graphi...
AAPI & SWANA 💫 bookshop.org/lists/graphi...
Here are some booklists I compiled of really great comics, made by creators of color:
BIPOC 🌟 bookshop.org/lists/graphi...
AAPI & SWANA 💫 bookshop.org/lists/graphi...
Graphic Novels by BIPOC creators
Graphic novels and comics made by BIPOC creators!
bookshop.org
May 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
For ✨ no particular reason ✨ nothing to do w comics discourse ✨
Here are some booklists I compiled of really great comics, made by creators of color:
BIPOC 🌟 bookshop.org/lists/graphi...
AAPI & SWANA 💫 bookshop.org/lists/graphi...
Here are some booklists I compiled of really great comics, made by creators of color:
BIPOC 🌟 bookshop.org/lists/graphi...
AAPI & SWANA 💫 bookshop.org/lists/graphi...
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Weird? Yes.
Unnecessarily polluting and damaging to our planet whilst we're in the midst of a climate crisis? Also yes.
Unnecessarily polluting and damaging to our planet whilst we're in the midst of a climate crisis? Also yes.
Blue Origin launch: Space missions don't get any weirder than this
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin brought together six women - all at the top of their game - and dressed them in designer flight suits. One of them, singer Katy Perry, said they "put the ass into astronauts".
news.sky.com
April 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Weird? Yes.
Unnecessarily polluting and damaging to our planet whilst we're in the midst of a climate crisis? Also yes.
Unnecessarily polluting and damaging to our planet whilst we're in the midst of a climate crisis? Also yes.
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Our recent webinar for schools about the link between reading and wellbeing is available to watch - whether you want to relive it or missed it the first time! 📺
Here's a snippet of @beckygoddardhill.bsky.social talking about the value of books - find the full video here:
bit.ly/4lidRzv
Here's a snippet of @beckygoddardhill.bsky.social talking about the value of books - find the full video here:
bit.ly/4lidRzv
April 9, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Our recent webinar for schools about the link between reading and wellbeing is available to watch - whether you want to relive it or missed it the first time! 📺
Here's a snippet of @beckygoddardhill.bsky.social talking about the value of books - find the full video here:
bit.ly/4lidRzv
Here's a snippet of @beckygoddardhill.bsky.social talking about the value of books - find the full video here:
bit.ly/4lidRzv
I've made a website! 😯🎉 it's taken a while and been a learning curve but a fun process 😊. You can find out more about me, The Shell Keepers and pre-order links on the site. It will evolve I'm sure but at the moment it's a nice little home for my bookish life. Trulyjohnston.co.uk
#kidlituk
#kidlituk
April 2, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I've made a website! 😯🎉 it's taken a while and been a learning curve but a fun process 😊. You can find out more about me, The Shell Keepers and pre-order links on the site. It will evolve I'm sure but at the moment it's a nice little home for my bookish life. Trulyjohnston.co.uk
#kidlituk
#kidlituk
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March 22, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Spring has sprung & so has the LATEST WRDMag.
That's not all. You can now read it online… for FREE!
Still available in print for those who like to turn the pages in person 😊
It's a CORKER! Stuffed with extracts, interviews & reviews for 8yrs+ & Xtra for teens. Spread the WRD! 📚😍
That's not all. You can now read it online… for FREE!
Still available in print for those who like to turn the pages in person 😊
It's a CORKER! Stuffed with extracts, interviews & reviews for 8yrs+ & Xtra for teens. Spread the WRD! 📚😍
March 22, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Spring has sprung & so has the LATEST WRDMag.
That's not all. You can now read it online… for FREE!
Still available in print for those who like to turn the pages in person 😊
It's a CORKER! Stuffed with extracts, interviews & reviews for 8yrs+ & Xtra for teens. Spread the WRD! 📚😍
That's not all. You can now read it online… for FREE!
Still available in print for those who like to turn the pages in person 😊
It's a CORKER! Stuffed with extracts, interviews & reviews for 8yrs+ & Xtra for teens. Spread the WRD! 📚😍
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My good news? I HAVE A BOOK OUT DID I SAY I HAVE A BOOK OUT POSSIBLY I DIDNT MENTION I HAVE A BOOK OUT? lokibooks.com/books/loki-a... #KidLitUK
Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Unruly Activities - Loki Books
When Loki plays one too many poo-related pranks around the house, Heimdall sets him the challenge of finding ways to entertain himself that don’t involve so much mess. (Or poo.) Easy! Loki is the most...
lokibooks.com
March 21, 2025 at 7:31 AM
My good news? I HAVE A BOOK OUT DID I SAY I HAVE A BOOK OUT POSSIBLY I DIDNT MENTION I HAVE A BOOK OUT? lokibooks.com/books/loki-a... #KidLitUK
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So excited to share the cover of my talented cousin's new children's book - out on 5th June and absolutely stunning. 🤩🤩
🐚🎉🐚🎉 COVER REVEAL!
So delighted to be able to share this with you! This is my debut middle grade childrens novel, due out on 5th June 2025.
A magical seaside read with themes of family, environment and heritage. Thanks to @trindles_ for the beautiful cover art.
bit.ly/43KMcRr
#childrensbooks
So delighted to be able to share this with you! This is my debut middle grade childrens novel, due out on 5th June 2025.
A magical seaside read with themes of family, environment and heritage. Thanks to @trindles_ for the beautiful cover art.
bit.ly/43KMcRr
#childrensbooks
March 15, 2025 at 3:21 PM
So excited to share the cover of my talented cousin's new children's book - out on 5th June and absolutely stunning. 🤩🤩
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Hi, we are an alternative to Amazon-owned Audible 👋🏻 With us, you select the independent bookshop you want to support (we have 3,000+ partners across the globe), and we share profits from your purchase with them.
We're also employee-owned and a registered Social Purpose Corporation.
We're also employee-owned and a registered Social Purpose Corporation.
March 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Hi, we are an alternative to Amazon-owned Audible 👋🏻 With us, you select the independent bookshop you want to support (we have 3,000+ partners across the globe), and we share profits from your purchase with them.
We're also employee-owned and a registered Social Purpose Corporation.
We're also employee-owned and a registered Social Purpose Corporation.
🐚🎉🐚🎉 COVER REVEAL!
So delighted to be able to share this with you! This is my debut middle grade childrens novel, due out on 5th June 2025.
A magical seaside read with themes of family, environment and heritage. Thanks to @trindles_ for the beautiful cover art.
bit.ly/43KMcRr
#childrensbooks
So delighted to be able to share this with you! This is my debut middle grade childrens novel, due out on 5th June 2025.
A magical seaside read with themes of family, environment and heritage. Thanks to @trindles_ for the beautiful cover art.
bit.ly/43KMcRr
#childrensbooks
March 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
🐚🎉🐚🎉 COVER REVEAL!
So delighted to be able to share this with you! This is my debut middle grade childrens novel, due out on 5th June 2025.
A magical seaside read with themes of family, environment and heritage. Thanks to @trindles_ for the beautiful cover art.
bit.ly/43KMcRr
#childrensbooks
So delighted to be able to share this with you! This is my debut middle grade childrens novel, due out on 5th June 2025.
A magical seaside read with themes of family, environment and heritage. Thanks to @trindles_ for the beautiful cover art.
bit.ly/43KMcRr
#childrensbooks
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Hey I wrote another book by the way, it's about making stuff, and haunting stuff, and love, and Chris Riddell illustrated it
www.walker.co.uk/978152951594...
www.walker.co.uk/978152951594...
I Will Haunt This - Walker Books
A cosy, ghostie tale of friendship, kindness and connection by two legendary picture book masters.A little ghost lives in a vase in the attic, but when the v...
www.walker.co.uk
March 12, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Hey I wrote another book by the way, it's about making stuff, and haunting stuff, and love, and Chris Riddell illustrated it
www.walker.co.uk/978152951594...
www.walker.co.uk/978152951594...
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Publication Day for Recycling Day! Written by me and illustrated by #KlasFahlen. Thanks to all the team @nosycrow.bsky.social for making such a delightful book full of rubbish.
March 13, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Publication Day for Recycling Day! Written by me and illustrated by #KlasFahlen. Thanks to all the team @nosycrow.bsky.social for making such a delightful book full of rubbish.
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Keep sending us your middle grade #kidlit and YA submissions for the next issue of PaperBound!
Writers AND illustrators welcome! 👇
Writers AND illustrators welcome! 👇
Submit
We want to showcase creative talent. If you’re an aspiring writer or illustrator wanting to get your foot in the door or share your work with the world, you’ve come to the right place.
paperboundmag.com
February 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Keep sending us your middle grade #kidlit and YA submissions for the next issue of PaperBound!
Writers AND illustrators welcome! 👇
Writers AND illustrators welcome! 👇
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Do a good deed in this naughty world!
It's the last few days of #ReadItForward! Buy any children's books - even mine! - through @bookshop_org_uk and if they will donate 10% to @BookTrust and @scottishbktrust -
uk.bookshop.org/lists/read-i...
It's the last few days of #ReadItForward! Buy any children's books - even mine! - through @bookshop_org_uk and if they will donate 10% to @BookTrust and @scottishbktrust -
uk.bookshop.org/lists/read-i...
Read It Forward with Bookshop.org
This February, we invite you to Read It Forward. 10% of all children's book sales through Bookshop.org go to BookTrust and Scottish Book Trust in February 2025, and EVERY sale supports independent boo...
uk.bookshop.org
February 23, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Do a good deed in this naughty world!
It's the last few days of #ReadItForward! Buy any children's books - even mine! - through @bookshop_org_uk and if they will donate 10% to @BookTrust and @scottishbktrust -
uk.bookshop.org/lists/read-i...
It's the last few days of #ReadItForward! Buy any children's books - even mine! - through @bookshop_org_uk and if they will donate 10% to @BookTrust and @scottishbktrust -
uk.bookshop.org/lists/read-i...
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Happy #FamilyDay!
We believe every family should be supported to make sharing books a regular part of daily life, helping children to enjoy the benefits of reading.
Here's why shared reading has a vital role to play in early education and childcare 👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
We believe every family should be supported to make sharing books a regular part of daily life, helping children to enjoy the benefits of reading.
Here's why shared reading has a vital role to play in early education and childcare 👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
February 17, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Happy #FamilyDay!
We believe every family should be supported to make sharing books a regular part of daily life, helping children to enjoy the benefits of reading.
Here's why shared reading has a vital role to play in early education and childcare 👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
We believe every family should be supported to make sharing books a regular part of daily life, helping children to enjoy the benefits of reading.
Here's why shared reading has a vital role to play in early education and childcare 👇
www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
Hooray! Congratulations @garypanton.co.uk Looking forward to reading this! You can get your hands on The Notwitches in shops from today🎉🧙
And #TheNotwitches is out in the world ... NOW. It's the best thing I've ever done and I can't wait for people to see it. You can find all the order links at garypanton.co.uk/books/ - but please do consider buying from a local independent book shop if you have one. I hope it makes you all smile!😊
February 13, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Hooray! Congratulations @garypanton.co.uk Looking forward to reading this! You can get your hands on The Notwitches in shops from today🎉🧙
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It is finally time! We are excited to reveal the longlists for the 2025 Carnegie Medals for Writing and Illustration. 🎉 Congratulations to the wonderful authors and illustrators longlisted for the #Carnegies2025! 🖌️📖✨
View the full list here: carnegies.co.uk/2025-longlis...
View the full list here: carnegies.co.uk/2025-longlis...
February 12, 2025 at 9:25 AM
It is finally time! We are excited to reveal the longlists for the 2025 Carnegie Medals for Writing and Illustration. 🎉 Congratulations to the wonderful authors and illustrators longlisted for the #Carnegies2025! 🖌️📖✨
View the full list here: carnegies.co.uk/2025-longlis...
View the full list here: carnegies.co.uk/2025-longlis...
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Hey there 👋🏾 we’re new here so we thought we’d introduce ourselves so you can get to know us a bit better!
We are a multi-award-winning inclusive children's book publisher 🏆 focused on publishing underrepresented voices! From illustrated young fiction to YA.📚 meet our fantastic team below.
We are a multi-award-winning inclusive children's book publisher 🏆 focused on publishing underrepresented voices! From illustrated young fiction to YA.📚 meet our fantastic team below.
February 5, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Hey there 👋🏾 we’re new here so we thought we’d introduce ourselves so you can get to know us a bit better!
We are a multi-award-winning inclusive children's book publisher 🏆 focused on publishing underrepresented voices! From illustrated young fiction to YA.📚 meet our fantastic team below.
We are a multi-award-winning inclusive children's book publisher 🏆 focused on publishing underrepresented voices! From illustrated young fiction to YA.📚 meet our fantastic team below.
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The spectacular shortlist for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2025 is here! 🥳
Chosen by booksellers across the country, there's magic on every page, whatever their age. Discover the amazing shortlisted authors and illustrators here: bit.ly/3w9ZuZb #WCBP25
Chosen by booksellers across the country, there's magic on every page, whatever their age. Discover the amazing shortlisted authors and illustrators here: bit.ly/3w9ZuZb #WCBP25
February 6, 2025 at 7:09 AM
The spectacular shortlist for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2025 is here! 🥳
Chosen by booksellers across the country, there's magic on every page, whatever their age. Discover the amazing shortlisted authors and illustrators here: bit.ly/3w9ZuZb #WCBP25
Chosen by booksellers across the country, there's magic on every page, whatever their age. Discover the amazing shortlisted authors and illustrators here: bit.ly/3w9ZuZb #WCBP25
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I’m supporting #ReadItForward! Buy ANY children's or YA book!) during February and @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social will donate 10% to @booktrust.org.uk BookTrust's mission is to get children from low-income and vulnerable family backgrounds reading regularly and by choice. (Links in Bio!)
February 3, 2025 at 4:08 AM
I’m supporting #ReadItForward! Buy ANY children's or YA book!) during February and @bookshop-org-uk.bsky.social will donate 10% to @booktrust.org.uk BookTrust's mission is to get children from low-income and vulnerable family backgrounds reading regularly and by choice. (Links in Bio!)
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Apparently a new runway at Heathrow could create 100,000 jobs.
A home retrofit industry: hold my beer.
www.pwc.co.uk/press-room/p...
A home retrofit industry: hold my beer.
www.pwc.co.uk/press-room/p...
January 29, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Apparently a new runway at Heathrow could create 100,000 jobs.
A home retrofit industry: hold my beer.
www.pwc.co.uk/press-room/p...
A home retrofit industry: hold my beer.
www.pwc.co.uk/press-room/p...
Inua Ellams is a master craftsman. I fell into the world of this narrative poem and stumbled out stunned the other side. Fabulous storytelling and myth making. Catch it if you can! ✨️📚 #booksky
January 25, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Inua Ellams is a master craftsman. I fell into the world of this narrative poem and stumbled out stunned the other side. Fabulous storytelling and myth making. Catch it if you can! ✨️📚 #booksky