From stone circles & woolly mammoths to hill forts & roundhouses, our STONE AGE to IRON AGE booklist supports the KS2 topic: ➡️booksfortopics.com/booklists/topi… This list of children’s books about the Stone, Bronze & Iron Ages is here to help transport readers back to prehistoric times.

Anglo Saxon topic book list booksfortopics.com/booklists/topi…

As a former Waterstones bookseller (Leeds & Bradford, 1993-2001), I am thrilled to say they're offering 25% off my first picture book, War Dog, until 31st July. (Using code SUMMER25.) You can access it here waterstones.com/campaign/july-… #WPreorder Thank you!

I hope you and your class enjoyed it!

That’s really good to hear! It’s one of my favourites - I’m particularly interested in that period. I’d love to see some of their work - and if you use the book again next year I’d be happy to answer questions! Bloomsbury Education Children's Books at The Agency Hannah Rolls

Inspired by the Lionesses' incredible UEFA Women's EURO 2025 win? Keep the football coming for young readers with Eve Ainsworth's amazing #LightmoorLionesses series! barringtonstoke.co.uk

Ah, not to worry! Have a great summer - and enjoy your retirement!

Amazing! Thank you Lucy Bannerman for picking The Poetry World of John Agard as Children’s Book of the Week. A joy and honour to work on this with John, Shirley Hottier, who breathes new life into these words with her incredible illustrations and Otter-Barry Books…🥰

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Big news, book lovers! From today until 31 July, Waterstones is offering 25% off RRP on thousands of upcoming books! Browse the selection of SIXTY-EIGHT Walker titles and use code SUMMER25 at checkout to receive your 25% off ✨ waterstones.com/campaign/july-…

Quote of the day: “I kept always two books in my pocket, one to read, one to write in.” – Robert Louis Stevenson #kidlit #reading #ukedchat

Creating Inclusive Libraries and Curricula: Conversations that change the story from National Literacy Trust: literacytrust.org.uk/training-and-w…

We are very sad to learn of the death of Allan Ahlberg. With his wife Janet & with other leading illustrators, Allan Ahlberg created books loved by generations of readers.Everyone will have their favourite.Full obituary to come, meanwhile from our archives booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/author…

You can't move an inch in most schools without banging into an Allan Ahlberg book - and for good reason. What a witty, imaginative, creative powerhouse of a writer. This is my personal favourite. He'll be missed.

I'm really sad to hear about Allan Ahlberg. His works were pure treasure. Back 10 years ago @mark__haddon created the ShoeString Award specifically for Allan - one that he would accept - here's my scribble for it. (Why didn't I colour it in???)

Have you wondered about when and how you can use another writers' work? Make sure you seek permission from the copyright holder 👇

#hadrianswall #nationaltrail running through the woods at #housesteads in the N'land National Park

The shortlists for The Wainwright Prize, a celebration of nature & conservation writing, are announced. The Children’s Wainwright Prize now includes the Prize for Fiction, the Prize for Non-Fiction & the Prize for Picture Books. #kidlit #WainwrightPrize 🍃 booksforkeeps.co.uk/yuval-zommer-k…

Romans topic books & free resources for children in KS2 with stories & nonfiction by Tony Bradman, Christina Balit, Andy Stanton, Theresa Breslin, Gary Northfield & Marcia Williams. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/romans/ #kidlit #teachertwitter

We have created "Author Care: a Toolkit for Authors" to help you navigate a complex industry and empower you in your relationships, as well as find ways to support your own wellbeing. Download your copy from our website societyofauthors.org/resource/autho… #AuthorCare