Marie Basting - Auntie Medusa and Me out 1st Aug
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BMX and Ancient Rome. #MyFamilyAndOtherRomans out now! Guardian acclaimed #PrincessBMX out ages ago! @chickenhsebooks.
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EXCITEMENT!!! π The Island at the Edge of Night has been included in the #PrimarySchoolBookClub April 2024 vote this evening!! To join in the fun, head to #PrimarySchoolBookClub tonight and vote using the pinned tweet!! π
Do you live in North London? Check out BARNET LIBRARIES LITFEST, a weekend of book talk, wisdom, entertainment and story joy πππ! Come and hear me talking about the extraordinary history behind my novel Wild Songπ11am to 12.30π4 MayπFinchley Church End Library, N3 πππ
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Oh go on, seen as you asked, here's the cover again. The book is crammed full of Greco-Roman myth, served up with a humorous twist and a bit of Duran Duran. Cover illustration by the fantastic Flavia Sorrentino #AuntieMedusaAndMe
I called into award winning Brick Lane Bookshop yesterday while in London with my best friend. I was thrilled to see they had a copy of Gracie Fairshaw and the Missing Reel in stock while browsing, and the lovely staff asked if I'd like to sign it. Which I was very happy to do.
πYear 3 pupils from Brocks Hill Primary School Hallam Fields Primary School Highcliffe Primary School and Riverside Primary School recently interviewed children's author Marie Basting - Auntie Medusa and Me out 1st Aug
They quizzed her about her novel - #MyFamilyAndOtherRomans - and learnt what it takes to get a book published!
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Looking forward to a trip to the seaside this summer? Get in the mood with Susan Brownrigg as she takes us back to the glittering palaces on the prom where you could take tea, marvel at sea-creatures and watch a show all under one roof! #edutwitter #KS2 youtu.be/5sJmYiM0Co0
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Today I start my first placement with writing charity First Story. Over the next 8 wks, I'll be working with Yr 10s Co-op Academy Failsworth to foster creativity and allow the group to have their voice heard. How brilliant is that? And I'll be sharing some of your fab #creativity tips
