Mel Darbon
@DarbonMel
Author. YA Debut: #RosieLovesJack: Sunday Times YA Book of the Year #WhattheWorldDoesntSee Shortlisted for Waterstones Prize for older Readers Agent: BIA
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18-03-2016 15:18:02
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To support the lovely The Rocketship Bookshop who are having a difficult time due to ongoing building work, I'm having a giveaway.
2 lucky people can win all 3 Libby books signed & dedicated to the person of your choice.
To enter RT & FLW
UK only, ends Friday 3rd May.
NUSH AND THE STOLEN EMERALD publishes in just under 2 weeks! I’m hugely grateful to all the early support from fellow authors - see below for some kind comments !! Chicken House
Congratulations to all the fantastic authors and editors on this year's shortlist, including our very own Charlotte Hacking, editor of The Final Year by Matt Goodfellow, illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton published by Otter-Barry Books
Branford Boase Award
Being exposed to a variety of identities is so important when building empathy, especially for young people.
Need some new books to ignite discussions?
These #ReadForEmpathy titles highlight an incredible range of experiences and cultures.
empathylab.uk/RFE-2024
#EmpathyDay
The next Reading for Pleasure 🧶 UKLA conference takes place in June. A superb line-up, with author keynotes by Hannah Gold & Matt Goodfellow, plus workshops from Teresa Cremin, Sam Creighton, Charlotte Squirrell, Angela Jenkins, Imogen M16, Tobias Hayden & more. Info: ourfp.org/2024/04/18/rea…
Inspirational day at the Pupil Library Assistant Awards up in London today with so many awesome authors and extraordinary young people! Joseph Coelho is laureating! Philip Ardagh Sarah Hagger-Holt David Farr Mel Darbon Patrice Lawrence (she/her) #PLAA2024 PLAA_UK
💫 Exciting News💫 It is my great pleasure to support the phenomenal work of USPCA Official as their first charity ambassador! After visiting their centre twice and speaking with their dedicated team, I am so impressed by their tireless advocacy for all animals! DELIGHTED!! 🦉
Fabulous to help celebrate with the lovely Tamsin Mori for the launch of her new book, Gargoyles Guardian of the Source. Lovely speech, great venue - Toppings Book Shop - and unbelievable cake! I hope this magical story flies off the shelves into readers’ hearts ♥️
So excited to receive my copy of #FlameChasers by the wonderful @juliepikewrites “An outstanding, magical, middle-grade title, swirling with rich colours, tastes and scents, tingling wish-magic, mysterious golden flame birds and daring deeds on the high seas” Firefly Press #MG