Oooooh I would love to add this to our library collection! The Not So Uniform Life was great!

Can't wait to teach Y6 this term with a blended read of Matt Goodfellow's The Final Year Matt Goodfellow and David Almond's Skellig David Almond OBE, along with some of William Blake's poetry too. Looking at the book covers and guessing themes is a great starting point!

And those voices find such encouragement when they hear from the authors and illustrators whose work and imaginings they love, share and promote!

I love that feeling of owning treasure which radiates from book proofs when I'm lucky enough to have them. Thank you #FCBG24 Bloomsbury Kids & YA UK David Fickling Books Nosy Crow Firefly Press for these gems: Katya Balen 🇪🇺 Julia Green catherine bruton she/her Manon Steffan Ros

Calling all those who love children's books...here is an invitation not to be missed! Next year's FCBG conference in Wales! See you there, and thank you for a brilliant #FCBG24 Joy Court Jane Etheridge Tricia Adams

Thank you Lisette Auton for joining us #FCBG24 FCBG and contributing your thoughtful reflections to the fascinating discussion surrounding the writing of disabled characters and the importance of hearing #OwnVoices

It is so important for children to find themselves represented in fiction. #FCBG24 FCBG. Nikki Gamble talks with Sarah Hagger-Holt and Karen Owen about their motivations for and experience of writing inclusive fiction.

Lisa Williamson #FCBG24 FCBG Lisa Williamson gives insights into the plots of her fabulous new Middle Grade Bigg School series Guppy Books: transition to Y7, the challenges that come with new friends and old, and carving out a place at secondary school.

I love this man's writing. Every year I read Kensuke's Kingdom and War Horse with pupils, and every time I cry at both. What a treat listening to Michael Morpurgo, who has crafted fiction with such longevity, at the #FCBG24 conference FCBG.

Interesting to hear from Mariajo Ilustrajo Farrah and Kim Hillyard at FCBG #FCBG24 about how they each find and develop their ideas - ideas that explore feelings and help develop empathy in their young readers.

After lunch we hear from Jennifer Killick and Peter Bently, Children's Book Award winners with their brilliant books! Interesting insights into the publishing journey FCBG #FCBG24

Gems of wisdom and encouragement from Julia Green FCBG #FCBG24 about where to find writing inspiration... we all have a story.

Thank you Julia!

Next up Brian Conaghan and Nathanael Lessore at #FCBG24 FCBG drawing on memories from their childhoods in Glasgow and Peckham, and sharing fascinating insights into how they create authentic teenage dialogue.

I can't believe I am in the room with these two giants of children's fiction David Almond OBE and Cressida Cowell at #FCBG24 FCBG. What a treat to hear about the connections they feel they have as writers, the importance of language, and their sources of inspiration.

Hats off to this amazing team of volunteers who help run the Federation of Children's Book Groups #FCBG24 FCBG This network of book groups, which spans the country, spreads a love of reading for pleasure and aims to keep books central in the lives of children.

A brilliant evening of poetry and song at #FCBG24 FCBG from Laura Mucha Roger Stevens John Dougherty So much laughter and an honour to introduce such talent!

Brilliant to hear from Sam Sedgman FCBG #FCBG24 and his journey into writing, and his writing partnership with M. G. Leonard. I'm looking forward to reading The Clockwork Conspiracy!

Well this is very exciting! It's all about to kick off for #FCBG24 FCBG with the publishers' presentations. It's always good to hear about all the lovely books to be added to the TBR pile!

I can't wait to introduce Roger Stevens Roger Stevens Laura Mucha and John Dougherty at the FCBG conference on Friday! Lucky me!