Transgender people are made in the image of God, worthy of our respect and love and part of the Church of Scotland. #GA2024

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This thread of Palestinian parents sending in all the photographs of their beautiful children whom Israel has killed is devastating. All these little lives with so much hope and potential, each one someone’s whole world.

💥 So cool: I’ve written a brand new audio story and you can listen NOW on BBC Sounds!

🎙️ Presenting ‘The Storytellers of Lochancreel’ – part of Time for a Story by BBC Scotland – written and read by me, illustration by Jennifer Mijatovic.

BBC Sounds BBC Scotland Learning Claire O’Gallagher

“Reading is the sole means by which we slip, involuntarily, often helplessly, into another's skin, another's voice, another's soul.”

—Joyce Carol Oates

We have some exciting events coming up for #indiebookshopweek in June 🎉 First up we have children's author lindsay littleson signing copies of her brilliant new book Ice Cream Boy on Sat 15th June from 2pm-3.30pm 🍦🍨🍦 No need to book, just show up 🩷

Ice Cream Boy

12 year old Luca Verani has his future all mapped out: who needs school when he's going to take over his family's ice cream cafe? But then his aunt announces she's selling the struggling business...
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In gorgeous Seahorse Bookstore in Ardrossan this morning, signing some books. Do pay them a visit! #childrensbooks #bookshop #readingforpleasure

Happy Book Launch Week lindsay littleson! Look what we spotted at Waterstones Braehead (and we got our copy of #icecreamboy at the next stop).

Don't know any children's authors who wouldn't be absolutely delighted to sign old copies. Here I am signing in the Book Nook in Stewarton at the weekend. Only the book I'm holding is new. I was totally thrilled to sign the rest of this young reader's collection!

lindsay littleson My Book Corner It's a fantastic story, and very relatable for a lot of families.

Sunday Reading! lindsay littleson completely hooked by the first chapter- despite the Hull references!
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Can’t wait to read the rest!

Thank you for the lovely review of Ice Cream Boy, My Book Corner and Sarah Broadley (she/her)! 'a fantastic story ... this is a must-read for all.'
Hear more about the inspirations behind the novel and enjoy ice cream and cake at the book launch on the 30th of May!

🍦Set in Glasgow, #IceCreamBoy is a fantastic story about a teenager's shift from primary to secondary amid heart-breaking family concerns🍦

✍️ lindsay littleson
🎨 #CathrinPeterslund
📚 DiscoverKelpies

✨Reviewed by Sarah Broadley (she/her) 👇

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Some snippets from first reviews of Ice Cream Boy: ‘This is a perfect book that explores dementia and family bonds in a sensitive way…a beautiful book.’ ‘Charming, funny, moving and deeply relatable.’ ‘I think there’s a huge audience for this’. Thank you. ☺️ ❤️

Closes 31st May.
Five copies of #TheBoytheWitchandtheQueenofScots are up for grabs. Just read the details and answer the super simple question. 🦅 scottishbooktrust.com/book-of-the-mo…

Dreamy confections and sack babies sound like the perfect solution for the adults of Witchetty Hollow, but Florizel soon realises there may be a sinister side to the Daydream Delicatessen ☠️💭

@StrangelyMagic's 'The Pawnshop of Stolen Dreams’ is out now: amazon.co.uk/Pawnshop-Stole…

The Scottish Book Trust #LiveLiterature funding is a brilliant way to connect readers and authors, covering almost the full cost of an author visit or event for your school or library. Application deadline this year is 27th May, so get cracking!

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On International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, let's reaffirm our commitment to equality and dignity for all. Love is love, and everyone deserves respect regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. 🏳️‍🌈 #IDAHOT Equalities Education Services GCC TIE

Discover the story of Thomas Andrews, the he Managing Director of Harland & Wolff and visionary behind the Olympic Class Ships, as we celebrate #LocalHistoryMonth !

Find out more about this fascinating character 👉bit.ly/4bIEjN6

#TitanicBelfast

Are you a school, library, community group or not-for-profit organisation based in Scotland? Follow the link to find out how you could get funding for an author visit … an author like little old me perhaps 😬😬😬 Scottish Book Trust ❤️📚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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