'Put simply, libraries change lives. Literacy changes lives.' Cressida Cowell's open letter to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, calling for him to invest in primary school libraries, is so powerful. Read the full letter here: booktrust.org.uk/news-and-featu…

Gutted for this lovely school and the kids who see the not so friendly side of human behaviour yet again. Please donate to fix this wonderful play bus and show that people care (if you can)

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, so I thought I’d post this.

APRIL #BOOKSHOPSPREE GRANT WINNERS (2/2) Amblecote Primary School, Stourbridge £500; Bloxwich Academy, Walsall £500; (Books will be chosen by a new 6th form book group) White’s Wood Academy, Gainsborough £350. ...that’s it for April... do encourage others to apply in June!

Looking forward to bringing FIRE BOY and to the Free Programme at Rose House on the 26th — the first time I’ll be in front of a room full of screaming children since...well, a week ago Friday. Expect storytelling pyrotechnics and a glimpse at Its sequel, PANTS ON FIRE!🔥🔥🔥

Less than one month and counting! Fire Boy is back in PANTS ON FIRE on the 8th of July. Get your own signed copy from ⁦Storysmith⁩ in Bristol by pre-ordering here 🔥🔥🔥 storysmithbooks.com/pants

We can't keep this to ourselves any longer. We. Have. A. SHORTLIST! Yahhh! Congratulations to Elle McNicoll ✍🏻📚🩷💜💙 Alex Wheatle Simon James Green Joseph Elliott Keren David @LawrencePatrice Our students will LOVE meeting you at our award ceremony in 2022. Provisionally 16/02/22

Lovely to see actual Sam Sedgman in the shop today, which also means we have a couple of signed books on the shelf… 🚂

To celebrate today’s arrival of my new book, I will be giving away three signed copies of 🔥 PANTS ON FIRE 🔥 To enter: RT Follow me Like this tweet Big thanks to ⁦Storysmith⁩ for the help. Winners will be chosen at random on publication day, 08/07/21 🔥🔥🔥

The 8th of July draws nearer. If you want a chance to win one of the 3 signed copies of 🔥PANTS ON FIRE 🔥 which I’m giving away with Storysmith remember to: RT Follow me Like this tweet Winners will be chosen at random this Thursday. 🔥🔥🔥

It happened to me playing for the national team in U16s against Wales. I remember it to this day. No explanation for it and it never happened again. You should be very proud of yourself. The country is proud of you. Glad to read your feeling better. Onwards and upwards 🎾🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Pooja: I think it's important to encourage children to read what they enjoy - whether that's comics, graphic novels, or non-fiction, let them choose something to read for themselves. Reading together can also be another great way to get kids reading more.

Delighted that enough money has already been raised to buy almost 100 copies of #WaysToBeMe for schools. It's a book that has a genuine impact on everyone who reads it. Please keep sharing, thank you. justgiving.com/crowdfunding/w… Libby Scott Official Rebecca Westcott Scholastic UK

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Do you know a young fantasy book lover? Kids mad about mythical monsters? If so, take a look at this competition from Bristol Libraries to create your own magical creature. I'm trying to convince someone to crochet a dragon... #fantasy #libraries #kidslit #magical #draw #bristol

So many wonderful events coming up! @MamaGStories Kael Tudor Dr Lawrence Hoo D.Litt Jasbinder Bilan - I'm meant to be writing... Curiosity Connections Jacqui Andy Seed Mark Bowsher - Myrthali books out now 🍉 UWE Creative and Professional Writing Creative Writing at the University of Bristol Visit Bristol M Shed

Check out this fab FREE football author event this evening at 5pm at Bristol Central Library #bristol #football #authors #kidsinbristol #thingstodowithkidsinbristol