Books for Keeps
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Books for Keeps “the most important periodical in the world of children’s books”. Taking children's books seriously since 1980. New issue published bi-monthly.
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Chronicle Books
@chroniclebooks
Independent publisher, making things since 1967.
Aisha
@actuallyaisha
Academic (children's literature, spatiality, nationalisms, fantasy); reviews editor (@strangehorizons); other things, probably.
Wandsworth Council
@wandbc
We’re here for you. Call us on 020 8871 6000, email [email protected], or tweet us @WBC_Help.
BookTrust
@booktrust
We are the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We get millions of children & families reading together from the earliest possible age. Discover our work 👇
Julia Bird
@juliamarybird
Lover of words, music, cahoots and escapades
Lucy Strange
@thelucystrange
Author, tea-drinker. I believe good children's books can change the world 📚 @chickenhousebooks @BarringtonStoke @WalkerBooksUK. Rep'd by @LBABooks
Nina Wildflower
@ninawildflower
Music fan. UK science teacher in an FFP3 mask. The right mask makes it easy to sing, perform, teach, or speak in public. #N95 #FFP2 #FFP3 #YallMasking
Louie Stowell
@louiestowell
Author/illustrator (double threat) 🌈 Kirkus * #thedragoninthelibrary series, #Otherland and #BeLessLoki. She/her. Agent: @mollykh. Pic (c) Robin Christian
Jon Biddle
@jonnybid
Year 5/6 teacher and English lead. Children's books and reading mostly, Blake's 7 sometimes.
Sarah McIntyre
@jabberworks
Meet the Adventuremice! My new highly-illustrated series for young readers with @philipreeve1. Visit the website for activities & resources! Rep: @JodieHodges31
Nizrana Farook 🍉 - Inactive account
@nizrite
🇱🇰 Children's author of MG adventures 🐘🐳🐆🐻 No longer on here, please contact me on website. No other accounts on X.
CLPE
@clpe1
CLPE is an independent, UK based charity that creates and delivers award-winning literacy training and resources for EYFS and Primary School teachers.
Flashlight Press
@flashlightpress
Our books explore & illuminate touching & humorous moments of family situations & social interactions through captivating writing & outstanding illustrations.
Prof Bob Davis
@rokewood
Prof of Religious & Cultural Education, Univ of Glasgow. Arts, Humanities, football, birds. We’ve 3 sons—‘the crow makes wing to the rooky wood’—Tweets personal
Lucy Farfort is still here
@lucyfarfort
Illustrator/Author. SCBWI member. FAB Prize 2017. Debut pb In Our Hands, Jhalak Prize shortlisted & Yoto Carnegie medal nominated. Proudly rep'd by @CBNAgency
Phil Earle
@philearle
I'll be your private writer. A writer for money. I'll write what you want me to write. Will also work for Frazzles.
Teresa Cremin
@teresacremin
Professor of Education (Literacy) Open University, Fellow EA, AcSS, and RSA. Ex-President UK Literacy Assoc. Committed to social justice +reading for pleasure.
Philip Ardagh
@philipardagh
Award-winning children's author; poet Ambassador @CILIPSLG Int. Children's Lit Advisor @WritersWeek Patron @StratLitFest & @NCBFGalaDa
Fleur Hitchcock = same name on all social media.
@fleurhitchcock
Writing thrillers and adventures for young teens. #MurderAtWintertide Oct 10 @nosycrow Expert kids bookseller. she/her Views expressed my own. Rep @katejshaw
Claire Williams
@_borntosparkle
✨Y6 teacher ✨PGCE & MEd @camedfac ✨Deputy Head ✨Reading, R.E., ECT Induction & Forest School Lead ✨UKLA Eastern Region Rep ✨'Laughiest teacher in the world!'
catherine bruton
@catherinebruton
Multi Award-winning children's author No Ballet Shoes in Syria, Bird Boy etc. @nosycrow Alter ego @cateshearwater Teaches too! Rep'd @rupertcrew she/her
Hannah Gold - here sometimes 🤩
@hgold_author
Bestselling children’s author 🐻❄️ Winner of the Blue Peter & Waterstones Book Awards + proud ambassador for @whalesorg. New book: THE LONE HUSKY coming Oct!
📚Steven Butler📚
@sbutlerbooks
Award-winning children’s author | New York Times bestseller l Bookshop Boy | History nerd | Rep’d by @StephT2000 at @CBGBooks | LGBTQIA+🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️| He/him
Kate Gettings
@kategettings
Books, cats and some other bits and bobs. Key Account Manager @oxfordchildrens - all views my own
Rebecca Gediking FRSA
@rebeccagediking
GLL Head of Libraries + GLL Literary Foundation Chair. Irish-Dutch-Cornish-Londoner. Blue Peter Badge Holder. Likes reading + theatre. Views Personal.
David Fickling Books
@dfb_storyhouse
Where good stories begin! We’re an independent publisher of superb books for readers of all ages. Join the adventure here! linktr.ee/dfb_storyhouse
Charlotte Cole
@charlottec1782
Secondary school library coordinator. Member of CILIP SLG national committee. SLA book reviewer.
Sophy Henn
@sophyhenn
Surprised but Happy. Author/illustrator represented by Jodie Hodges at United Agents. DM re school visits.
Marcello Giovanelli
@mmgiovanelli
Stylistician @EnglishAston. Aston Stylistics Research Group. Literary Linguistics. Applied English. Poems. Latest book shorturl.at/ilART
Kathryn Clark
@kclarkwriter
YA author. Writing mentor, editor, reader @WriteMentor #MAWYP Debut: 07/25 @FaberChildrens
Tom Palmer
@tompalmerauthor
Children's author.
Caroline Raphael
@csraphael1
Run Dora Productions. Creative Writing Assoc Lecturer UAL CSM & Panel Tutor Cambridge Uni. Formerly of PRH & BBC. Twice Upon a Time apple.co/3reb5BJ
GLL
@gll_uk
Charitable social enterprise making community services & spaces better for everyone. Follow @Better_UK for customer updates, @Betterhelpers for customer queries
Anne Thompson
@alibrarylady
Retired School Librarian - Reviewer for @imaginecentre Monthly Children's Book News: Reading Matters Find me here: linktr.ee/Anne_Thompson?…
Global Learning London 🌎👩🏿🔬👨🏻🏫🧕🏽👨🏼🎨
@gllspace
Local Action for a Fairer World -- Educational and Creative Resources Training & Workshops #GlobalLearning principles
Beth O'Brien
@bethowriter
@Midlands4Cities PhD student: disability/fairy tales | Books @Wildpressed @BlackPearPress @BlanketSea & @OUPPrimary | Editor: @DisabledTales | rep’d @LindsayLit
Eng chat
@engchatuk
Weekly chat Mon evenings 8:00pm. Account set up by @agwilliams9
M. G. Leonard
@mglnrd
Tweeting about Author-y stuff. Please use my website for ALL enquiries. She/Her VP @Buzz_dont_tweet Agent: @TheStormBoy
SF Said
@whatsfsaid
Author of Varjak Paw, The Outlaw Varjak Paw, Phoenix - and now TYGER! I also write about children's books & all things connected to them.
Ross Welford
@rosswelford
Author. Recovering magician. New book: “Time Travelling With A Tortoise”. Agent: @sfmolteni at Peters, Fraser & Dunlop. Instagram: rosswelford1
York Dept of English
@uoyenglish
Department of English & Related Literature @uniofyork, UK A UK Top 10 and World Top 35 Department Discover a world of literature at York!
Penny Neville-Lee
@pennynevillelee
Illustrator. she/her #colour_collective creator. 📚The Carousel Horse, The Ice Children, Dark Cloud, Wishyouwas & The Night Train.✨️ Repped by @JodieHodges31
samanthaweeks
@samanthalweeks
Senior Lecturer in Education, the University of Northampton. Play Therapist. Views are my own.
TL9346💙
@tlander93
Primary Teaching assistant, UKTAHub, OURfP, read, read and read more. Dogs, can read to them as well!
Fortismere School
@fortismere_sch
We are Fortismere School, a high-achieving, mixed foundation school, highly regarded by the local Muswell Hill community that we serve.
Scott Evans | The Reader Teacher®
@mreprimary
Reader.Teacher.ND.AuDHD (Autistic/ADHD). Author📒All Brains Are Wonderful🧠&📗100 IdeasForPrimaryTeachers:ReadingForPleasure📚 📖Children'sBooksConsultant
Schools Library
@nlandsls
Northumberland Schools Library Service offers a resource and advisory service to schools, organisations & individuals involved in children's education.
Lucas Maxwell
@lucasjmaxwell
ND Librarian, Author & D&D Dungeon Master. Rep'd by @LydiaRSilver @DA_Childrens. I was the 2024 @TimesCHPrize Winner. linktr.ee/lucasjmaxwell
School of Education
@uofgeducation
University of Glasgow: The official account for the School of Education, College of Social Sciences @UofGSocSci @UofGlasgow
Roehampton Voice
@roehamptonvoice
An independent news source, by and for Roehampton residents. Funded by the charity Roehampton Trust.
Tales of Britain and Ireland
@britirelandtale
A podcast telling myths, legends and folklore of Britain and Ireland in no particular order, made by Graeme. (Not here anymore - try fb, insta or bluesky)
Roehampton Library
@roehamptonl
From learning and research tools to printing and computer facilities, aside from lending books we have a range of services, activities and events for all ages.
Kate Thompson / KR Thompson
@writes_kate
Children’s Author (she/her) @puffinbooks @templarbooks @triggerhub_, powered by cookies and caffeine. Rep’d by @jslwilliamson.
The Folklore Centre, Todmorden
@centremyth
Arts, Film, Talks, Crafts, Library, Archive, Research, Education, Workshops, Education, Storytelling, Conferences, Local Folk History. Open Wed-Sat.
The Caterpillar 🐛
@thecaterpilla20
Annual Caterpillar Poetry Prize and art & lit mag for children (2013-2023), still available online. Younger sibling of @themothmagazine. Editor: @rebeccamoth
Mama Makes Books
@mamamakesbooks
Creating books with love for children from birth to 8. South-East finalist for the British Book Awards 2024 Small Press of the Year.
Niyla Farook
@niylafarook
Author. 📚MURÐER FOR TWO 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰! @piccadillypress 📚SEQUEL 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 📚 RIDA AND MADIYA 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰! @bloomsburychildrens (mainly on IG)
Julie Anderson
@juliean85433634
Finally Tweeting under protest. @NextPageBooksUK co owner. Long time Bouncer @bouncemarketing,book lover,frequent wine drinker,occasional exerciser.That’s it.
The Dirigible Balloon 🎈
@thedirigible
A poetry bank for children #Cumbria #TheWorld Editor @JonathanHumble Submissions Closed dirigibleballoon.org/shop
The Retired School Librarian 📚❤️
@theretschlib
I like to talk about: Books📚| Authors✍🏼 | Libraries 🏛️| Movies 🎞️| Nature 🌳| Kidlit Recs 👦🏼👧🏼 | A writer aspiring to be an author
October Jones
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The ‘one stop spot’ for the spooky, kooky, magical, fantastical, weird and wonderful world(s) of Children’s Literature & Illustration!
Libraries Unlimited
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This account is not monitored. Visit librariesunlimited.org.uk for info. Follow us on Facebook & Instagram for updates! 📚
ReadingRocks
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Inspiring A Love For Reading 📚✨ Teacher subscription boxes, expertly curated book collections, school discounts, & virtual author events
Jessie Ricketts, moving to @rickettslara.bsky
@ricketts_lara
professor @rhulpsychology, researches reading and language development, particularly at secondary school, views my own
Dr Tom Dobson
@tomdobson13
Lecturer, writer and researcher @EducationLBU. Voice, participation and creativity for all children. @StoryMakersCo
Neal Zetter Poetry
@nealzetterpoet
Performance Poet, Author, Educator, Entertainer, Superhero. I visit schools, libraries - anywhere! Latest book: 'The Shape of Rainbows'.
Marcela Ferreira
@marcelafwrites
Kid Lit | Repped by @peachjamcloset | The Queen Next Door @Hachettekids | Bear vs Dragon @OxfordChildrens |The Treasure @publishing_cat |🇧🇷 in 🇬🇧
SLS UK
@sls_uk
Bringing the expertise of librarians into the classroom and across the curriculum.
Alexandra Palace Children's Book Award
@apchbookaward
Biblio-Buzz Alexandra Palace Children's Book Award enthuses North London 9-12s to read books chosen by school librarians and vote for their favourite!
Elle McNicoll ✍🏻📚🩷💜💙
@booksandchokers
ND. Author. Agent: @LaurieEmTweets Winner of Blue Peter & Overall Waterstones Children's Book Prize, 21. Emmy nominated #AKindOfSpark streaming on BBC iPlayer!