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Escape from the Child Snatchers is a fast-paced, gripping historical adventure - out now! @sufiyaahmed.bsky.social @andersenpress.bsky.social bookcraic.blog/2026/02/01/r... #UKKidsLit
Review: Escape from the Child Snatchers by Sufiya Ahmed
Written by Sufiya AhmedCover illustration by Elisa PaganelliPublished by Anderson Press Escape from the Child Snatchers is a fast-paced, gripping historical adventure set during 1865 in Bombay and …
bookcraic.blog
February 1, 2026 at 5:50 PM
jonezyboy.bsky.social
Here's a bunch of YA and Middle Grade horror novels I read in 2025 which I never got around to reviewing for @gnofhorror.com at the time. There are some cool reads here and a couple of underwhelming ones. Plenty to choose from though! #kidslit #ukkidslit

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The 2025 YA & Middle Grade Horror Roundup : The Best (and Worst) New Scary Books For Teens & Kids - The Ginger Nuts Of Horror Review Website
2025 horror roundup of YA & Middle Grade horror novels. Get honest reviews of books by Skyla Arndt, Rin Chupeco, Tiffany Jackson & more,
gnofhorror.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:31 PM
mostlybooktalk.bsky.social
Out today - @rossmontgomery.bsky.social ‘s first adult book and it’s great. Sweary octogenarian, twisty plot and intriguing historical facts. But most importantly, very fun. Probably not one to recommend to pupils, but totally recommend for grown up reading pleasure. #UKKidsLit author
October 30, 2025 at 7:16 PM
mostlybooktalk.bsky.social
#KidsLitUK #UKKidsLit
mostlybooktalk.bsky.social Mostly Book Talk @mostlybooktalk.bsky.social · Oct 15
🎉 We’re finalists at the Independent Podcast Awards 2025!

📚 Mostly Book Talk celebrates teachers, librarians & parents who champion children’s & YA reading for pleasure!

#PodcastAwards #ReadingForPleasure #MostlyBookTalk
October 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
littlerebsprize.bsky.social
Hi #LittleRebelsAward Folk!
10 days on and we’re still absolutely buzzing 🐝from our award evening.

A huge thank you to @theclpe.bsky.social for allowing us to host in their glorious Literacy Library.

For your weekend, we leave you with this JOYFUL moment below…
#KidsLitUK
#UKKidsLit
A photo of a large group of people, standing. Most are mid-whooping! Smiles & laughter. At the centre is this years’s Little Rebels Award Winner, Sarah Hagger-Holt, holding a framed picture of 3 toddlers (one of whom is holding a ‘Take Action’ placard). To her left is Ken Wilson Max, the artist who created the picture. They stand in a space surrounded on all sides by bookshelves.
October 10, 2025 at 11:34 AM
littlerebsprize.bsky.social
1/2 A fabulous Little Rebels Award Shortlistee Panel at our award night last week. Thank you @darrenchetty.bsky.social for your always-thoughtful & inquisitive chairing. And thank you @sarahhaggerholt.bsky.social @ellemcnicoll.bsky.social @sflayzell.bsky.social &Cathy Jenkins..
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#UKKidsLit
Chair, Darren Chetty, sat down, in profile. He is speaking, holding a mic in left hand and looking down at his iPhone in right hand. To his left is author Cathy Jenkins who looks down, laughing. Author SF Layzell holds a mic & is talking. To her left is author Cathy Jenkins. To her right is author Elle McNicholl and, next to her, author Sarah Hagger-Holt. All are sat down, front facing. Everyone is smiling. Author Sarah Hagger-Holt has the mic now and is gesturing with her other hand, legs crossed, in a casual pose. To her right is a big board with a kids book illustration (red riding hood?) To her left is Elle McNicholl who is turned towards her and laughing. To her left we can just see SF Layzell. Now Elle holds the mic. The other panellists are all laughing.
October 6, 2025 at 12:43 PM
letterboxlibrary.bsky.social
Generous overview of characters of colour in comics&graphic novels, from stereotypes to representation. (Via gems like Ed Sec’s K Baker’s book ban)

Latest @darrenchetty.bsky.social & @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social column in @booksforkeeps.bsky.social
#UKKidsLit

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Beyond the Secret Garden Drawn to the Stereotypes: Comics and Graphic Novels – Books For Keeps
booksforkeeps.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 12:14 PM
letterboxlibrary.bsky.social
..inevitable—but that will not be possible. Our audience will continue to grow and remain hungry for our books. Readers will search out these stories wherever they can.”

Solid words, there.
#bookbans
#diversekidsbooks
#inclusivekidsbooks
Much will resonate too with #UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
September 2, 2025 at 12:50 PM
littlerebsprize.bsky.social
Since we’re newbies on this platform…a flashback⚡️

Before we announced our #LittleRebelsAward Shortlist, we shouted about our Longlist.

Here it is, resplendent- and in motion!
#KidsLitUK
#UKKidsLit
#RadicalKidsLit
#PoliticalKidsLit
#RadicalBooks
#PoliticalBooks
September 1, 2025 at 12:38 PM
letterboxlibrary.bsky.social
A happy couple of hours collating our reviewers’ feedback in to blurbs for our website www.letterboxlibrary.com/how-we-selec...
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#KidsLitUK
August 29, 2025 at 10:22 AM
letterboxlibrary.bsky.social
What do you mean you’re a not-for-profit?

Our latest Instagram reel answers a question we’re sometimes asked…

Pop along to: www.instagram.com/letterbox_li...

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#UKKidsLit
August 29, 2025 at 10:18 AM
letterboxlibrary.bsky.social
Also, if you’re not already following us on Insta, jump on over to see our Catherine Johnson reel and our Dance of Resistance reel 🎞️
@catwrote.bsky.social
@barringtonstoke.bsky.social
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August 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
kateheap.bsky.social
When the Storm Comes by Polly Ho-Yen is a powerful and perilous story of courage, teamwork and trust. Realistic fiction at its finest, this book will have you completely captivated.
@knightsofbooks.bsky.social
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
scopeforimagination.co.uk/2025/07/26/w...
When the Storm Comes by Polly Ho-Yen
When the Storm Comes is a powerful and perilous story of courage, teamwork and trust. Incredibly thought-provoking, it challenges readers to consider the very real impact of climate change, their o…
scopeforimagination.co.uk
July 27, 2025 at 7:55 AM
kateheap.bsky.social
Find your magic with The Magic in You by @matricardo.bsky.social & How to Get Magically Popular by Radhika Sanghani.
These two books are fantastic for summer reading.
#Usborne @faberchildrens.bsky.social

#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
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Discover the Magic
How to Get Magically Popular by Radhika Sanghani (Usborne – August 2025) Is being able to see the future a gift or a curse. Sabina just wants to fit in but struggles with popularity. Being th…
scopeforimagination.co.uk
July 20, 2025 at 8:51 AM
kateheap.bsky.social
Today I'm sharing a collection of chapter books perfect for younger readers this summer!

#LittleDoorBooks
@hachettechildrens.bsky.social
#Usborne
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
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Engaging Chapter Books
Rory and the Balloon Bicycles by Louisa MacDougall & illustrated by Giulia Cregut (Little Door Books – May 2025) Rory the dragon and his human bestie, Princess Flora, are back with anothe…
scopeforimagination.co.uk
July 16, 2025 at 1:28 PM
kateheap.bsky.social
It's my pleasure to kick off the blog tour for A PLACE OF A THOUSAND WISHES by @sarahmerrett1.bsky.social - a tale of magic, evil and a boy who makes the world's BEST ice cream.
@everywithwords.bsky.social
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
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A Place of a Thousand Wishes by Sarah Merrett ~ Blog Tour
Journey to 1899 in this magical story of invention, unusual powers, evil villains … and ice cream! Mason and his father sell delicious ice cream but melting temperatures and a terrible accide…
scopeforimagination.co.uk
June 2, 2025 at 7:42 AM
kateheap.bsky.social
It’s my stop on the blog tour for Shevolution by #LouTreleaven & #PetraBraun. Travel through history with inspiring women who changed the world. My stop highlights artist Shin Saimdang.
#JoinTheShevolution
#ScholasticUK
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
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Shevolution by Lou Treleaven & Petra Braun ~ Blog Tour
Trace the influence of inspirational women throughout history – from early humans and first societies to ancient cultures, empires, suffrage, leadership and rights. Each double-page spread co…
scopeforimagination.co.uk
May 26, 2025 at 7:45 AM
kateheap.bsky.social
Valley of Vikings by @lizkessler.bsky.social is a brilliant fantasy adventure starring the wonderful "semi-mer" Emily Windsnap.
@zephyrbooks.bsky.social
@laurasmythepr.bsky.social
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK

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Valley of the Vikings by Liz Kessler
Emily Windsnap is back with another wonderfully delightful fantasy adventure – her tenth in a series spanning twenty years. This “semi-mer” – half human, half mermaid &#8211…
scopeforimagination.co.uk
May 13, 2025 at 6:56 PM
kateheap.bsky.social
It's the perfect publication day for Shrapnel Boys by @J_C_Pearson. Funny, touching, full of empathy and brilliant characters, this is the 2025 must-have story of war and survival.
#Usborne @frithal.bsky.social #VEDay80
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
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Shrapnel Boys by Jenny Pearson
May 2025 Shrapnel Boys is Jenny Pearson’s first historical novel. Led by authentic characters with her trademark spark, this is a funny, heartwarming story with an additional layer of dilemma…
scopeforimagination.co.uk
May 8, 2025 at 7:27 PM
kateheap.bsky.social
The magic of a forgotten woodland comes to life in this beautiful graphic novel by #KengoKurimoto. #Wildful allows readers to explore grief and the healing power of nature.
Publishing tomorrow: 8.5.25
@pushkinchildrens.bsky.social
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
May 7, 2025 at 6:35 PM
kateheap.bsky.social
The Abandoned Theatre is a highly-imaginative, thrilling portal mystery for older middle grade readers.
Written by @drobertsonbooks.bsky.social & published by #JHPChildren'sBooks
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
scopeforimagination.co.uk/2025/05/07/t...
The Abandoned Theatre by Dana Robertson
The Abandoned Theatre is a thrilling teen / middle grade fantasy portal mystery centred on friendship and family. An unusual theatre deep in the woods on the Winnodov property has been shrouded in …
scopeforimagination.co.uk
May 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
elnorrywriter.bsky.social
Just started my next read, coming out this week! Thank you to @nosycrow.bsky.social and @krahim.bsky.social 🤩

Don't think I've ever read a children's book featuring donor-conceived children. Quinn has got a fun summer ahead now that she knows 16 half-brothers and sisters are out there! #UKkidslit
May 5, 2025 at 4:54 PM
kateheap.bsky.social
Wendington Jones and the Lost Legacy by Daniel Dockery is a thrilling historical mystery with links to the Russian Revolution. This perilous tale will keep you guessing!
MG/Teen
Out now!
@uclanpublishing.bsky.social
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
May 2, 2025 at 6:23 PM
kateheap.bsky.social
Wild is a beautiful picture book by the incredibly talented Katya Balen & Gill Smith. With real 'October, October' vibes,this is a must have for primary teachers and parents. Available now.
#PictureBookFriday
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
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Wild by Katya Balen & Gill Smith
October, October by Katya Balen changed my view of children’s books. It showed me the true power of character and how children deserve the chance to explore their inner-most feelings. It embr…
scopeforimagination.co.uk
May 2, 2025 at 1:14 PM
kateheap.bsky.social
I absolutely adored Alice with a Why by Anna James! Overflowing with nostalgia, it is sure to delight readers young and old. Coming 19th June 2025 from
@harpercollins.bsky.social

@acaseforbooks.bsky.social
@netgalley.bsky.social
#UKKidsLit #KidsLitUK

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Alice with a Why by Anna James
June 2025 Anna James is a favourite author in our house. The first book in her Pages & Co series, Tilly and the Book Wanderers, will always be considered one of those very special books that ma…
scopeforimagination.co.uk
May 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM