This has been a riot - a brilliant fantasy adventure with 'vampirs' and 'werwolves'. Huge fun, wrapped up in Piers Torday's characteristically lovely prose.

#NewIllustrationoftheDay . By Britta Teckentrup. An almost abstract image from a picturebook out today: When I Feel Brave - a little girl, the moon, a Jackson Pollock tangle of branches, and thoughts about fear and courage. And, on other pages, a very big bear. Prestel Publishing

Piers Torday Jake Hayes One of my pet peeves!
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Just a side note - the size of these so- called ‘bricks’ is also a publisher choice - if a sustainable typeface was used they would all be 20% smaller, lighter, cheaper and easier to read 🤷‍♂️

When it comes to the somewhat perplexing discussion on here about the relative merits of the differing lengths of children’s books (which like all books ever written come in a wide variety of sizes) - I can only say it’s what you write with it that counts

This has totally blown me away. Thank you so much, Jhalak Prize! I’m so happy to be listed alongside these great authors x x

Proof that popular children's books can be short AND clever

Apropos of nothing, I just thought I'd retweet this...

Could a podcast 🎧 about books 📚aimed at under 13s promote #readingforpleasure ?

I’d ❤️ to hear from the children’s literature community for a research article. Is that you 👀

Grateful for engagement 🙏

#agents #publishers #kidlit #writingcommunity #edutwitter #podcasts #MG

My actual book, which I have held in my actual hands. Only 3 WEEKS till Tidemagic is out in the UK. Some seriously exciting top-secret (sorry!) stuff on the horizon, but for now a huge thank you for the reviews and messages. (And, ahem, preorder links are in my bio.)

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How could a podcast 🎧about books 📚aimed at under 13s promote #readingforpleasure ?

Looking for opinions across the children’s literature & publishing community for a research article for my MA in Writing for Young People #MAWfYP

Why am I interested & what am I looking for? A🧵

I'm a #MAWYP student Bath Spa University researching whether there is an uptick in verse novels for MG & YA readers and why it matters. I'd be very grateful if you can spare a few minutes to answer a short questionnaire. #librarians #authors #teachers
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It is one of my all time favourites - I ADORE Sydney’s work and this is a perfect book. I cry every time I read it

I am delighted to announce that Unraveller is one of the 2024 Lodestar finalists! Many congratulations to all the other Hugo, Lodestar and Astounding shortlistees! Hope to see lots of you at Glasgow Worldcon!
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A beautiful Harry Wingfield Easter egg for you
- and yes, it is a painting (1971)

Happy Easter

Here're the stunning new covers for the US editions of my Brock/Pike/Rook/Lark series. Incredible artwork by Christina Mrozik

I'm super excited to share this.
I've been working on my own retelling & illustrating (in graphic novel format) of War of the Worlds recently & can't wait for you to see it. Huge thanks to Leah Thaxton and Faber Children's for giving me the opportunity. 10th Oct pub date.

Centring on folklore and ancient ritual, two sisters test a prophecy on the Winter Solstice with world-changing consequences in this beautifully illustrated and deliciously spooky YA gem coming soon from Liz Hyder. Pre-order THE TWELVE here: bit.ly/49bGpUe

Happy birthday James!