You probably haven't seen this place before, even though it's older than the Pyramids. It's called Mohenjo-Daro, in Pakistan, and it was one of the first major cities in human history. So, from Bulgaria to Zimbabwe, here are some other ancient wonders you didn't know about...

Here's wishing a brilliant #IndieBookshopWeek to my east London local Brick Lane Bookshop and out west to Nomad Books - so much treasure, good advice and inspiration for old and young to discover in all local bookshops

#LittleLionGirl is out TODAY!! “The city roared like a jungle. Leonie roared back at the city. She shook her mane and swished her tail. She was a lion girl”. Written by Olivia Hope and illustrated by me. : ) Huge thank you to the Bloomsbury Kids & YA UK team. 🦁

2 men trying to outdo each other with cruelty to some of most vulnerable people - totally dehumanising debate about refugees & asylum seekers. Note to them both: people seeking asylum are not “illegal migrants” - what we need to stop the boats are safe & legal routes #BBCDebate

One day left to bid for this original watercolour- in aid of #sophiespostcard Every bid supports The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity Auction live now. Ends 9pm Sunday 30th June 2024 ebay.co.uk/itm/3354300050…

It's here! Absolutely thrilled to say that today is the publication day for #IAmRebel with Walker Books - the tale (tail) of one dog's journey to save the boy he loves, and find himself in the process. Woof woof!

Authors and Illustrators... If you have a book out this year, don't forget to register it for PLR before June 30th ⏰ You can register here... bl.uk/plr/ #libraries #IloveLibraries #plr British Library

4⃣ Green MPs 💚 History made. Join the Green Party today ⤵️ join.greenparty.org.uk/?mtm_campaign=…

The #GreenLibrariesWeek theme this year is Every library, a green library! The resources are now available for you to download & begin planning your green events for this year! Keep an eye out for the 2024 map where you can add your events again! librariesweek.org.uk

Including my feature about three #NewIllustrationoftheDay images: by Pam Smy, Sydney Smith and Kate Winter. And as always, @BooksforKeeps is full of great children's book stuff to read. @sydneydraws Walker & Company PuffinBooks

Cannot wait!! And all children’s events can be booked here: chiswickbookfestival.net/2024-childrens… Looking forward to seeing lots of Ravenscourt Park Preparatory School families at our local book festival. Seeing authors & illustrators in person totally enthuses #ReadingForPleasure ❤️📚

📢 MARVELLOUS MONDAY NEWS! We're delighted to share that the wonderful Patrice Lawrence is our brand new #WriterInResidence. She'll be shining a light on how books can support children experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage. Find out more 👇 booktrust.org.uk/news-and-featu…

Boys and girls around the region are going back to UNRWA schools except in #Gaza. More than 600,000 children there are deeply traumatized, living in the rubble. They continue to be deprived of learning + schooling. Half of them used to be in UNRWA schools. The longer children

Excellent interview with Ed Vere in the latest Books for Keeps Covering art, illustration and pursuing your inner dreams. Ed was brilliant at conference and talks here about his picture book ‘The elephant and the sea’ Well worth a read. scbwi SCBWI Ireland #picturebooks

Do you love picture books and illustrated books? Then you should check out Tate Publishing and this quick intro to their editorial lead Cherise Lopes-Baker Cherish Lopes-Baker will be speaking on the publishers panel at our SAILfest UK event! youtube.com/shorts/dIdIdBr…

Some argue that the need for libraries is diminishing in a digital age, but according to this BBC article "library visits increased by 71% between 2021-22 and 2022-23". In an age of austerity, we need libraries as much as we ever did. #SaveLibraries bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Can't wait to have some fun with my character Mo, her Stone Age friend and families in Chiswick Book Festival on Saturday September 14th at noon!

Out leafleting for Chiswick Book Festival - our fantastic local book festival! Children’s events are next weekend. Book now to see Rob Biddulph Ken Wilson-Max Bridget Marzo Joseph Elliott Robert Tregoning (he/him) 🌈 mariesa dulak 🐯 Zoe Antoniades Zanib Mian Jim Cockin Kev F Comic Artist Joshua Seigal - 'YAPPING AWAY' out now!

I love how #AlkistiHalikia has taken the phrase “to step into someone’s shoes” and turned it into a charming story that kids can really connect with. Matou’s curiosity and imagination are so relatable. 🎨 #FotiniTikkou 📚 Lantana Publishing Full review here👇 mybookcorner.co.uk/step-into-my-s…