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In today's author spotlight, Craig Barr-Green tells us about using a mood chart to understand our own and other people's emotions in 'Gina Kaminski Saves the Wolf' - shortlisted in our picture fiction for early readers category. Little Tiger Books youtu.be/DJXJHOx1mRg?fe…

On Monday our KS3 Book Club, with some other schools, heard Denise Brown talk about her thrilling murder mystery 'It all Started with a Lie' - shortlisted for the Spark! School Book Awards. We also got to ask her some questions about her writing process - thanks Denise! Hashtag Press

In today's author spotlight, Ashley Hickson-Lovence introduces his moving verse novel, 'Wild East' and reads a short excerpt. Penguin Books UK Wild East - Ashley Hickson-Lovence - Shortlist Spotlight - 11+ youtu.be/Jw5z2rPoe58?fe…

Exciting news: our main Pupil Competition is now open! We're looking for your most inspired and creative response to one of our shortlisted books, in any format you like. Deadline: 2 June 2025. Full details on our website: sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/pupil-…

Because I’m so mightily chuffed about this, I’d like to give a signed copy to a child you think would enjoy ‘Jakub’s Otter’ as a holiday read. Just LIKE and REPOST if you’d like your name to go in the hat. I’ll announce winner this Friday, 6pm, and get a copy in the post.

Check out these amazing illustrations, inspired by the shortlisted Spark Books 'Ultra Wild' and 'Me and My Hair'. Stephen Mushin Kim Kinloch x @kimberleykinloch.bsky.social Spark! School Book Awards

In our author spotlight today, Steve Mushin introduces the brilliant 'Ultrawild' - an inventor's sketchbook of audacious ideas for rewilding cities and tackling climate change - shortlisted in the Spark! 2025 Non-Fiction Category. #EarthDay2025 youtu.be/XIIglD0xBoc?fe…

In today's author spotlight, repeat shortlister Rachel Chivers Khoo✨📚 The Magician Next Door tells us all about her spellbinding book 'The Magician Next Door' - shortlisted in our 7+ Category. Walker Books youtu.be/ZWQzKlcPYTU?fe…

We've had some fabulous video locations and our last author spotlight is a particularly special one - Jacqui Rose - JP Rose - a writer of sorts reads an excerpt from 'Birdie' while sitting on her horse... Andersen Press youtu.be/vcAftVDZAEg?fe…

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The final Spark! School Book Awards event took place last week with Ashley Hickson-Lovence author of the powerful verse novel, 'Wild East'. Ashley spoke about how the book was based on his own experience & how we can use our lives to inspire our writing. Thank you for a fantastic event, Ashley!

Pupil reflections on the book 'Me and My Hair' by Kim Kinloch x @kimberleykinloch.bsky.social We are so excited for the live event tomorrow! Spark! School Book Awards #GEMSreads

Angel of Grasmere by Tom Palmer is also sparking thoughtful feedback from pupils! Spark! School Book Awards #GEMSreads

What a way to wrap up an incredible series of author live events, Kim Kinloch x @kimberleykinloch.bsky.social ! Thank you so much Spark! School Book Awards, we have thoroughly enjoyed them all! #GEMSreads

Thank you, Gosforth East Middle school! I had a great time chatting with you all. Thank you for your brilliant questions and lovely comments 😍 along with Spark! School Book Awards X

Lily, a dedicated Spark! School Book Awards Club member for three years running, has finished every book in every category—what an incredible accomplishment! She has also written about each one. Here are some examples of how thoughtful and well-crafted her reflections are. Jacqui Rose - JP Rose - a writer of sorts

Good news! We're extending our competition deadline to Friday 6 June, so you have plenty of time after half term to send your entries in. We can't wait to see your fantastic creative responses! ✨📚🏆 Full competition details are on our website: sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/pupil-…

Will loves the Dungeon Runners series &created a double page review of books 1&2 for our reading scrapbook. The books are working their way round our class quickly. Highly recommended by William! Spark! School Book Awards Reading for Pleasure 🧶

Final reminder! Send in your Spark Competition entries by tomorrow for a chance to win book vouchers, a trophy and the opportunity to feature in our Spark! Winners Ceremony. We can't wait to see your fantastic creative responses! ✨📷📚 sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/pupil-…