So delighted that Eastern Eye featured my interview last week! We talked about writing for children, and how to inspire children to read. And my inspirations for my latest two books! #books #chitrasoundar #kidsbooks

I'm bubbling with excitement to reveal the cover of SEAWITCH! Join Oak Patrol on their summer holidays in the village of Porthmorven and discover the secrets of the sea. Cover art by Saara Söderlund - Preorder now: geni.us/Seawitch

One week left to pre-order your signed copy of THE BIG ASK from Gay's The Word - all the prom drama in my new YA novella!

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There's nothing else to do but go post these proof-read pages 😱
Chicken House

Earliest copies going out very soon so I guess now's the time to start getting nervous...😱🐦‍🔥

🐦‍🔥The Great Phoenix of London🐦‍🔥 out September 12th

now finished and out of my hands 😭

And this is why I write for kids - getting to meet and chat to people like Wilfrid and hear about his encyclopaedic knowledge of ships and love of books.

Thank you #DialLaneBooksIpswich for a brilliant afternoon. 😀🚢✍️

This is an unmissable mentorship opportunity for unagented children’s writers from underrepresented groups👇🏽

Rose 🌹 The Art Station Molly-Kate Britt Amber Spalding Amanda Hodgkinson Ipswich Museums We're really looking forward to this, Rose! 🌹 Can't wait to share these beautiful children's stories written by our MA graduates and illustrated by graduates from Graphic Design 🌟🎨 Join us at #SaxArtsFest on Sat 8 June if you can! 💛📚 uos.ac.uk/study/ma-creat…

I am really excited that it’s only two weeks to go until #SaxArtsFest The Art Station 🥳 I’ll be there with University of Suffolk English in Saxmundham Library sharing stories from our anthology ‘Rebels with a Very Good Cause’ 💛✨ Molly-Kate Britt Amber Spalding Amanda Hodgkinson Ipswich Museums

Are you writing a Young Adult novel? Then be quick and enter 3,500 words and a 1-page synopsis in the #IAmWriting #YoungAdult #Competition judged by Clare Wallace. It closes 28 May 1pm BST

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#AmWritingYA #WritingCommunity #YALit #KidLit

Writing for 8 - 12 year-olds? Enter the #IAmWriting #MiddleGrade #Competition and let your storytelling skills shine! It's a great chance to get your writing noticed by judge Lydia Silver.

Enter: iaminprint.co.uk/competitions-2…

#WritingCommunity #Storytelling #ChildrensBook

⏰HT giveaway for UK
A signed copy of #NorthandtheOnlyOne PLUS a cute puppy. Follow & retweet & spread the word, that's all! Closes Sun June 2nd
Reader review:
'So spellbindingly brilliant that it completely blindsided me'
AI, a girl, a dog, a futuristic city & a HUGE mystery

WOW! That was dream come true stuff! 1700 students and teachers at Hay Festival global stage today. Proper pinch me moment. Was signing copies of WILD EAST for well over an hour after, chatting to some really wonderful young people 🧡

On the way home from a lovely evening celebrating 10 years of Murder Most Unladylike with Robin Stevens Updates and lots of fantastic children's books related people. The new 10 year anniversary edition looks gorgeous too

Two years later… WILD EAST publication day!

Thank you everyone for your support 🙏🏾🧡

Introducing… THE DOUBLE LIFE OF TED AMOS!

My new middle grade novel for 8-12 year olds. Check out the trailer (sound on!) and watch this space for more soon!

Available to pre-order now!

Fab illustrations by Jennifer Jamieson Published by Scholastic UK Bounce Sales and Marketing ❤️📗

A busy last couple of days launching WILD EAST into the… wild. Available to buy (and listen to!) from all the usual places. Thank you 🧡

Hay tomorrow!

📸: Calum O’Rourke

Yet again, another success #SCLF2024 💕 thank you so much to University of Suffolk English for this amazing event and the opportunity to have my cover letter read by such an esteemed panel! Excited to see what will occur next year 😊

3 of our MA students & graduates had their MG/YA cover letters selected by the panel at #SCLF2024 🌟 Big thanks to Clare Wallace A M Howell & Lindsay Galvin THE GREAT PHOENIX OF LONDON🐦‍🔥 & congrats to Chris Odogwu, Charlie Brodie & Daniel Snowling! 💗📚 Charlie Brodie University of Suffolk uos.ac.uk/study/ma-creat…

🎉COMPETITION ALERT🎉

To celebrate the publication of Secrets of the Snakestone, we're giving away 5 SIGNED copies of Secrets of the Snakestone by Piu DasGupta 🐍💎 & one Vintage Style Emerald Green Jewel Necklace💎

Click the link for how to enter✨: ow.ly/198q50RIkks

From mysterious shingle spits to chocolate-box villages, imposing castles to beasts doing battle, these are 15 of the top sights in Suffolk... 🥰visitsuffolk.com/post/15-top-si…