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Non-fiction books and magazine inspiring children to explore their natural curiosity and passion for learning 💥 💡

Books: https://www.whatonearthbooks.com/
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We’re beyond excited to reveal that Harriet Tubman, A Force of Nature has been chosen as one of @slj.com’s Best Poetry Books of 2025 🏆 ⭐️

Huge congratulations to the author and illustrator, Caroline Brewer!

https://www.slj.com/story/best-poetry-books-2025-slj-best-books
Best Poetry Books 2025 | SLJ Best Books
Vibrant anthologies, powerful celebrations of groundbreaking figures, and volumes filled with concrete poems and traditional rhymes make their appearance on our Best Poetry list.
www.slj.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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🔥 New interview alert! Caroline Brewer chats with @yabookscentral.bsky.social about Harriet Tubman, A Force of Nature.

PLUS, find out how you can win your very own copy (US-only)!

Find out more here:
yabookscentral.com/author-chat-...
Author Chat with Caroline Brewer (Harriet Tubman, Force of Nature: A Biography in Poems), Plus Giveaway~ US ONLY! – YA Books Central
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November 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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There's nothing better than spying your books out in the wild 👀 🤩

We’re so proud to see Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia on shelves across the UK, including @waterstones.bsky.social, Wantage Bookshop, The British Museum, @foylesforbooks.bsky.social, and more!

📚: whatonearth.pub/46nnUxO
November 7, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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Wonderful #childrensbooks told through #poetry about an amazing woman who escaped and then helped others escape from slavery and more👩🏿

#BookReview: #HarrietTubmanForceOfNature by #CarolineBrewer
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#bookblogger #books #BlackHistoryMonth
October 29, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Here's an interview with Caroline Brewer author of HARRIET TUBMAN, FORCE OF NATURE from @whatonearth.bsky.social yabookscentral.com/author-chat-...
November 1, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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Have you ever wondered what’s going on inside your favourite animals’ homes? 👀

With Marvellous Animal Homes, use the magic lens to see through, peek behind and tunnel deep into bear dens, armadillo burrows, termite nests, beehives, bat tents, squirrel dreys and more! 🔍

📚: whatonearth.pub/476qLvx
October 27, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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HARRIET TUBMAN, FORCE OF NATURE from @whatonearth.bsky.social featured in @theguardian.com in today's roundup of #Best new #kidsbooks! "A soaring verse biography of the heroic abolitionist with superb collaged illustrations, ideal for sharing with children of 7+" www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...
Children and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels
The healing power of gardens; celebrating an abolitionist; hope in the toughest times; a gladiator romantasy and more
www.theguardian.com
October 26, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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Something out-of-this-world has just landed… our November cover! 🚀

🛸 Blast off on an epic voyage across the solar system (and beyond!)
🎃 Marvel at a record-breaking pumpkin
🍼 Discover why we adore cute baby animals

Subscribers, get ready - this stellar issue is rocketing its way to you! 💌
October 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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October 24, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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Tap into topics that fascinate kids with a Nonfiction Series webinar hosted by @pubspotlight.bsky.social next Tuesday October 28th at 3pm EDT/12pm PDT 🧠 💡

Register here:
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Or email: info@publisherspotlight.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating Harriet Tubman, a force of nature whose courage and spirit changed history ⭐️

Caroline Brewer’s lyrical poetry book brings Tubman’s extraordinary story to life through rhythm, rhyme and striking collage illustrations.

📚: https://whatonearth.pub/3VuPGCe
October 24, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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“without further ado, this month’s star read as suggested by him is Britannica’s Baby Encyclopedia” from @whatonearth.bsky.social alibrarylady.blog/2022/11/30/b...
Britannica’s BABY ENCYCLOPEDIA for curious kids aged 0-3 by Sally Symes, Dr Amanda Gummer, Britannica Group Illustrated by Hanako Clulow
The month of November has seen a celebration of the inspiring world of non-fiction for children organised by the Federation of Children’s Book Groups. As the month ends I want to highlight a wonder…
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September 27, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Today's review...'Harriet Tubman: A Force of Nature' by Caroline Brewer @whatonearth.bsky.social Quite beautiful!
www.throughthebookshelf.com/reviews/harriet-tubman-a-force-of-nature
Harriet Tubman: A Force of Nature — Through the Bookshelf
Told through poetry and colourful collaged images, ‘Harriet Tubman: A Force of Nature’ is an engaging biography of Harriet Tubman, perfect for introducing children to the life and work of this amazing...
www.throughthebookshelf.com
October 17, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Teachers and librarians, don't miss the Peters' reading for pleasure conference Love Literacy on 27th Nov 2025!

Our Founder & CEO, Christopher Lloyd, will be leading a workshop on how non-fiction books are vital to teen development in the internet age.

Secure your spot: peters.co.uk/love-literacy
October 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Celebrate #IrishBookWeek with Greatest Stuff on Earth! 🇮🇪

Chosen for 'The Best Irish Books of 2025' by @childrensbooksireland.ie, this book is a quirky romp through the stuff that makes up our world.

Pick up your copy from your local bookstore today!

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October 21, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Happy #Bookshopday Day 📚 ✨

Bookshops are at the heart of communities, inspiring children to fall in love with reading and learning.

Find your local bookshop here: booksaremybag.com/bookshopsearch

#ChooseBookshops @booksaremybag.bsky.social
October 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Millions of adults across the UK read every day, but half still resist calling themselves "readers", according to @readingagency.bsky.social latest State of the Nation research.

47% of adults reject the label even though 77% of them read daily or weekly.

Read the full research here: bit.ly/46ItklZ
October 2, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Say hello to Christopher Lloyd and illustrator Andy Smith, pictured here with their @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social book, Funny FACTopia! 🤣 🤪

We can’t wait to celebrate World Book Day 2026 with all of you! 📚

#WBD26 #WorldBookDay #ReadingForFun
September 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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We're so proud to share that the updated edition of Britannica All New Kids’ Encyclopedia has received reviews from Kirkus Reviews and a starred review from @slj.com ⭐️ 🤩

📚: whatonearth.pub/4pUVCme
September 26, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Joana Casals. Half a spread about noises in a kitchen, from This Book Is Too Quiet!, an original picturebook about sounds written by Cristina Cubells (you add the noise). Crisp, comic, inventive graphic illustration. What On Earth! Books 18 Sept. @whatonearth.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 6:48 AM
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🎉 We are thrilled that Galápagos Islands by Karen Romano Young & Amy Grimes has been longlisted for the 2026 @uklitassociation.bsky.social Book Awards (Information 3–14)! The only national awards judged entirely by teachers 👩‍🏫 👨‍🏫

Get your copy of the book now: whatonearth.pub/4n1Sq6a

#UKLA2026 👏
September 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Something spook-tacular has just been revealed… What on Earth! Magazine's October cover! 🎃 🕷️ 🦇

Unearth the extraordinary world of animal super senses, tackle a bone-rattling skeleton quiz, cackle at spooky jokes, and so much more... 💀 👻

This spooky issue is haunting its way to your letterbox!
September 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Follow a trail that hops from facts about astronauts to facts about zebras in ‘Funny FACTopia!’ 🗺️ By Christopher Lloyd and Kate Olesin, and illustrated by Andy Smith

www.worldbookday.com/books/funny-...

#WBD26 #WorldBookDay

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September 16, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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We’re so excited to share our @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social 2026 title: Funny FACTopia! by Christopher Lloyd & Kate Olesin, illustrated by Andy Smith 🥳

In Feb 2026, children can swap their token for a FREE £1/€1.50 book. Perfect for #ReadingForFun in the National Year of Reading!
September 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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#HappyPublicationDay to This Book is Too Quiet by Cristina Cubells and Joana Casals 🔊 🎶

This ingenious, playful book invites every reader to add their own sound effects to the gorgeously illustrated scenes!

📚: https://whatonearth.pub/41VriNU
September 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM