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Incredibly emotional afternoon today at @stratford_east celebrating the life of Philip Hedley. Videos, photos and dedications to follow - it was an astonishing memorial. I am honestly feeling overwhelmed and getting my head around it all.

Grateful especially for this hug from @clarkepetersofficial - my Dad knew Clarke for many years and spoke fondly of him always, going back to #fiveguysnamedmoe ❤️ This hug was a long time coming xxx

Happy 80th Birthday Michael Rosen!! 🎂 It was an honour to be in this joyous room tonight to celebrate with @iammichaelrosen ‘s family, friends, life saving doctor (yes!!) and the kids lit community! 🎂

Huge thanks to @walkerbooksuk @ianklamb and @kirstengrant17 for this incredible celebration!! 🎉

Thank you so much to @sissaylemn and @charlie_hacking for your cracking speeches!! 💞

Thank you to @foylesforbooks and your very kind staff for hosting us; @rovingbookshop for your lovely sales team; and definitely not forgetting baker Lisa for your delicious #chocolatecake My family were delighted to share my generous box of cake when got home. BTW, the cake was enormous!!

The birthday celebrations continue on Sat 23rd May at the @southbankcentre with a wonderful day of poetry with @chris_riddell @mrmcgrammar and @joshuaseigal 🎉🎂📚🎉🎂📚🎉🎂📚

#michaelrosen #walkerbooks ❤️🎉📚🎂❤️🎉📚

Calling all friends local to Ealing!! This weekend at @questors_theatre there is a fabulous community festival! At 4pm on Saturday you do not want to miss author and @hhliveonstage Horrible Histories actress @emmaswanauthor doing an event for her fantastic series #cruiseshipkid The events are free and no need to book: https://www.questors.org.uk/event.aspx?id=1544

Hope to sea you there!! ❤️🌊❤️🌊❤️ and I’ve tagged you, please share!! 🚢🚢🚢🚢🚢🚢

Wow!! It was an absolute delight to share this unboxing of beautiful #thesillyfrillydress with my younger daughter 💞👗📚 Thank you @hachettechildrens for this honour, and huge congratulations to jake_graf5 _graf5 @hannahw253 and illustrator @luciasoto_com for your stunning new picture book!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

Sunny is a happy child who wants to take part in birthday parties, school performances and to be a bridesmaid, just like every other child, but being expected to wear a dress is an itchy, awkward feeling, which does not go away 😢

Sunny doesn’t quite know how to find the words to explain these big feelings, but upon meeting another child who feels the same, they both find out how to SHINE!! ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

OUT NOW!! 💞💞💞💞💞💞

AD|GIFTED

Are author visits really worth it…?

YES – they really.

The excitement, engagement and connection I’ve seen from children so far in the author visits I’ve done, as well as the visits and events I have seen of other fabulous authors, is incredible and really does prove what a difference they can make.

Please TAG and SHARE with any teachers and librarians you think might be interested.

I am taking bookings now for the Autumn term 2026. My events are best suited for Years 5 and 6 in Primary and Year 7s and 8s in Senior school.

Assemblies, creative writing workshops and online events available.

DM or contact me through my website (see bio) for further info on fees and availability.

Possible promotional bookings still available for June, dependent on location.

*Yes - that is me as a wannabe drummer in the first slide. I haven’t quite made that happen - YET - but, my recent main character, Max, is a drummer, so that feels like a step closer…🥁

@nosycrow @the_rebel_reading_society @kelliemonkey @ninacdouglas @jen.hawke1 @im_negomi @primarylibrarian @lucasjmaxwell @moore_books @thereadingspark @orkodoggy @mrsmoonsroom @mini.midnight.reads @alibrarianandherbookdragons @mrsbrownsbookbox @mum_of_boys_northeast @checkemoutbooks @empathylabuk @readforgood #representationmatters #authorvisits #booksmatter #nationalyearofreading2026 #goallin

Are author visits really worth it…?

YES – they really.

The excitement, engagement and connection I’ve seen from children so far in the author visits I’ve done, as well as the visits and events I have seen of other fabulous authors, is incredible and really does prove what a difference they can make.

Please TAG and SHARE with any teachers and librarians you think might be interested.

I am taking bookings now for the Autumn term 2026. My events are best suited for Years 5 and 6 in Primary and Year 7s and 8s in Senior school.

Assemblies, creative writing workshops and online events available.

DM or contact me through my website (see bio) for further info on fees and availability.

Possible promotional bookings still available for June, dependent on location.

*Yes - that is me as a wannabe drummer in the first slide. I haven’t quite made that happen - YET - but, my recent main character, Max, is a drummer, so that feels like a step closer…🥁

@nosycrow @the_rebel_reading_society @kelliemonkey @ninacdouglas @jen.hawke1 @im_negomi @primarylibrarian @lucasjmaxwell @moore_books @thereadingspark @orkodoggy @mrsmoonsroom @mini.midnight.reads @alibrarianandherbookdragons @mrsbrownsbookbox @mum_of_boys_northeast @checkemoutbooks @empathylabuk @readforgood #representationmatters #authorvisits #booksmatter #nationalyearofreading2026 #goallin

Are author visits really worth it…?

YES – they really.

The excitement, engagement and connection I’ve seen from children so far in the author visits I’ve done, as well as the visits and events I have seen of other fabulous authors, is incredible and really does prove what a difference they can make.

Please TAG and SHARE with any teachers and librarians you think might be interested.

I am taking bookings now for the Autumn term 2026. My events are best suited for Years 5 and 6 in Primary and Year 7s and 8s in Senior school.

Assemblies, creative writing workshops and online events available.

DM or contact me through my website (see bio) for further info on fees and availability.

Possible promotional bookings still available for June, dependent on location.

*Yes - that is me as a wannabe drummer in the first slide. I haven’t quite made that happen - YET - but, my recent main character, Max, is a drummer, so that feels like a step closer…🥁

@nosycrow @the_rebel_reading_society @kelliemonkey @ninacdouglas @jen.hawke1 @im_negomi @primarylibrarian @lucasjmaxwell @moore_books @thereadingspark @orkodoggy @mrsmoonsroom @mini.midnight.reads @alibrarianandherbookdragons @mrsbrownsbookbox @mum_of_boys_northeast @checkemoutbooks @empathylabuk @readforgood #representationmatters #authorvisits #booksmatter #nationalyearofreading2026 #goallin

Are author visits really worth it…?

YES – they really.

The excitement, engagement and connection I’ve seen from children so far in the author visits I’ve done, as well as the visits and events I have seen of other fabulous authors, is incredible and really does prove what a difference they can make.

Please TAG and SHARE with any teachers and librarians you think might be interested.

I am taking bookings now for the Autumn term 2026. My events are best suited for Years 5 and 6 in Primary and Year 7s and 8s in Senior school.

Assemblies, creative writing workshops and online events available.

DM or contact me through my website (see bio) for further info on fees and availability.

Possible promotional bookings still available for June, dependent on location.

*Yes - that is me as a wannabe drummer in the first slide. I haven’t quite made that happen - YET - but, my recent main character, Max, is a drummer, so that feels like a step closer…🥁

@nosycrow @the_rebel_reading_society @kelliemonkey @ninacdouglas @jen.hawke1 @im_negomi @primarylibrarian @lucasjmaxwell @moore_books @thereadingspark @orkodoggy @mrsmoonsroom @mini.midnight.reads @alibrarianandherbookdragons @mrsbrownsbookbox @mum_of_boys_northeast @checkemoutbooks @empathylabuk @readforgood #representationmatters #authorvisits #booksmatter #nationalyearofreading2026 #goallin

Are author visits really worth it…?

YES – they really.

The excitement, engagement and connection I’ve seen from children so far in the author visits I’ve done, as well as the visits and events I have seen of other fabulous authors, is incredible and really does prove what a difference they can make.

Please TAG and SHARE with any teachers and librarians you think might be interested.

I am taking bookings now for the Autumn term 2026. My events are best suited for Years 5 and 6 in Primary and Year 7s and 8s in Senior school.

Assemblies, creative writing workshops and online events available.

DM or contact me through my website (see bio) for further info on fees and availability.

Possible promotional bookings still available for June, dependent on location.

*Yes - that is me as a wannabe drummer in the first slide. I haven’t quite made that happen - YET - but, my recent main character, Max, is a drummer, so that feels like a step closer…🥁

@nosycrow @the_rebel_reading_society @kelliemonkey @ninacdouglas @jen.hawke1 @im_negomi @primarylibrarian @lucasjmaxwell @moore_books @thereadingspark @orkodoggy @mrsmoonsroom @mini.midnight.reads @alibrarianandherbookdragons @mrsbrownsbookbox @mum_of_boys_northeast @checkemoutbooks @empathylabuk @readforgood #representationmatters #authorvisits #booksmatter #nationalyearofreading2026 #goallin

Are author visits really worth it…?

YES – they really.

The excitement, engagement and connection I’ve seen from children so far in the author visits I’ve done, as well as the visits and events I have seen of other fabulous authors, is incredible and really does prove what a difference they can make.

Please TAG and SHARE with any teachers and librarians you think might be interested.

I am taking bookings now for the Autumn term 2026. My events are best suited for Years 5 and 6 in Primary and Year 7s and 8s in Senior school.

Assemblies, creative writing workshops and online events available.

DM or contact me through my website (see bio) for further info on fees and availability.

Possible promotional bookings still available for June, dependent on location.

*Yes - that is me as a wannabe drummer in the first slide. I haven’t quite made that happen - YET - but, my recent main character, Max, is a drummer, so that feels like a step closer…🥁

@nosycrow @the_rebel_reading_society @kelliemonkey @ninacdouglas @jen.hawke1 @im_negomi @primarylibrarian @lucasjmaxwell @moore_books @thereadingspark @orkodoggy @mrsmoonsroom @mini.midnight.reads @alibrarianandherbookdragons @mrsbrownsbookbox @mum_of_boys_northeast @checkemoutbooks @empathylabuk @readforgood #representationmatters #authorvisits #booksmatter #nationalyearofreading2026 #goallin

Are author visits really worth it…?

YES – they really.

The excitement, engagement and connection I’ve seen from children so far in the author visits I’ve done, as well as the visits and events I have seen of other fabulous authors, is incredible and really does prove what a difference they can make.

Please TAG and SHARE with any teachers and librarians you think might be interested.

I am taking bookings now for the Autumn term 2026. My events are best suited for Years 5 and 6 in Primary and Year 7s and 8s in Senior school.

Assemblies, creative writing workshops and online events available.

DM or contact me through my website (see bio) for further info on fees and availability.

Possible promotional bookings still available for June, dependent on location.

*Yes - that is me as a wannabe drummer in the first slide. I haven’t quite made that happen - YET - but, my recent main character, Max, is a drummer, so that feels like a step closer…🥁

@nosycrow @the_rebel_reading_society @kelliemonkey @ninacdouglas @jen.hawke1 @im_negomi @primarylibrarian @lucasjmaxwell @moore_books @thereadingspark @orkodoggy @mrsmoonsroom @mini.midnight.reads @alibrarianandherbookdragons @mrsbrownsbookbox @mum_of_boys_northeast @checkemoutbooks @empathylabuk @readforgood #representationmatters #authorvisits #booksmatter #nationalyearofreading2026 #goallin

Are author visits really worth it…?

YES – they really.

The excitement, engagement and connection I’ve seen from children so far in the author visits I’ve done, as well as the visits and events I have seen of other fabulous authors, is incredible and really does prove what a difference they can make.

Please TAG and SHARE with any teachers and librarians you think might be interested.

I am taking bookings now for the Autumn term 2026. My events are best suited for Years 5 and 6 in Primary and Year 7s and 8s in Senior school.

Assemblies, creative writing workshops and online events available.

DM or contact me through my website (see bio) for further info on fees and availability.

Possible promotional bookings still available for June, dependent on location.

*Yes - that is me as a wannabe drummer in the first slide. I haven’t quite made that happen - YET - but, my recent main character, Max, is a drummer, so that feels like a step closer…🥁

@nosycrow @the_rebel_reading_society @kelliemonkey @ninacdouglas @jen.hawke1 @im_negomi @primarylibrarian @lucasjmaxwell @moore_books @thereadingspark @orkodoggy @mrsmoonsroom @mini.midnight.reads @alibrarianandherbookdragons @mrsbrownsbookbox @mum_of_boys_northeast @checkemoutbooks @empathylabuk @readforgood #representationmatters #authorvisits #booksmatter #nationalyearofreading2026 #goallin

Are author visits really worth it…?

YES – they really.

The excitement, engagement and connection I’ve seen from children so far in the author visits I’ve done, as well as the visits and events I have seen of other fabulous authors, is incredible and really does prove what a difference they can make.

Please TAG and SHARE with any teachers and librarians you think might be interested.

I am taking bookings now for the Autumn term 2026. My events are best suited for Years 5 and 6 in Primary and Year 7s and 8s in Senior school.

Assemblies, creative writing workshops and online events available.

DM or contact me through my website (see bio) for further info on fees and availability.

Possible promotional bookings still available for June, dependent on location.

*Yes - that is me as a wannabe drummer in the first slide. I haven’t quite made that happen - YET - but, my recent main character, Max, is a drummer, so that feels like a step closer…🥁

@nosycrow @the_rebel_reading_society @kelliemonkey @ninacdouglas @jen.hawke1 @im_negomi @primarylibrarian @lucasjmaxwell @moore_books @thereadingspark @orkodoggy @mrsmoonsroom @mini.midnight.reads @alibrarianandherbookdragons @mrsbrownsbookbox @mum_of_boys_northeast @checkemoutbooks @empathylabuk @readforgood #representationmatters #authorvisits #booksmatter #nationalyearofreading2026 #goallin

Are author visits really worth it…?

YES – they really.

The excitement, engagement and connection I’ve seen from children so far in the author visits I’ve done, as well as the visits and events I have seen of other fabulous authors, is incredible and really does prove what a difference they can make.

Please TAG and SHARE with any teachers and librarians you think might be interested.

I am taking bookings now for the Autumn term 2026. My events are best suited for Years 5 and 6 in Primary and Year 7s and 8s in Senior school.

Assemblies, creative writing workshops and online events available.

DM or contact me through my website (see bio) for further info on fees and availability.

Possible promotional bookings still available for June, dependent on location.

*Yes - that is me as a wannabe drummer in the first slide. I haven’t quite made that happen - YET - but, my recent main character, Max, is a drummer, so that feels like a step closer…🥁

@nosycrow @the_rebel_reading_society @kelliemonkey @ninacdouglas @jen.hawke1 @im_negomi @primarylibrarian @lucasjmaxwell @moore_books @thereadingspark @orkodoggy @mrsmoonsroom @mini.midnight.reads @alibrarianandherbookdragons @mrsbrownsbookbox @mum_of_boys_northeast @checkemoutbooks @empathylabuk @readforgood #representationmatters #authorvisits #booksmatter #nationalyearofreading2026 #goallin

Are author visits really worth it…?

YES – they really.

The excitement, engagement and connection I’ve seen from children so far in the author visits I’ve done, as well as the visits and events I have seen of other fabulous authors, is incredible and really does prove what a difference they can make.

Please TAG and SHARE with any teachers and librarians you think might be interested.

I am taking bookings now for the Autumn term 2026. My events are best suited for Years 5 and 6 in Primary and Year 7s and 8s in Senior school.

Assemblies, creative writing workshops and online events available.

DM or contact me through my website (see bio) for further info on fees and availability.

Possible promotional bookings still available for June, dependent on location.

*Yes - that is me as a wannabe drummer in the first slide. I haven’t quite made that happen - YET - but, my recent main character, Max, is a drummer, so that feels like a step closer…🥁

@nosycrow @the_rebel_reading_society @kelliemonkey @ninacdouglas @jen.hawke1 @im_negomi @primarylibrarian @lucasjmaxwell @moore_books @thereadingspark @orkodoggy @mrsmoonsroom @mini.midnight.reads @alibrarianandherbookdragons @mrsbrownsbookbox @mum_of_boys_northeast @checkemoutbooks @empathylabuk @readforgood #representationmatters #authorvisits #booksmatter #nationalyearofreading2026 #goallin

Are author visits really worth it…?

YES – they really.

The excitement, engagement and connection I’ve seen from children so far in the author visits I’ve done, as well as the visits and events I have seen of other fabulous authors, is incredible and really does prove what a difference they can make.

Please TAG and SHARE with any teachers and librarians you think might be interested.

I am taking bookings now for the Autumn term 2026. My events are best suited for Years 5 and 6 in Primary and Year 7s and 8s in Senior school.

Assemblies, creative writing workshops and online events available.

DM or contact me through my website (see bio) for further info on fees and availability.

Possible promotional bookings still available for June, dependent on location.

*Yes - that is me as a wannabe drummer in the first slide. I haven’t quite made that happen - YET - but, my recent main character, Max, is a drummer, so that feels like a step closer…🥁

@nosycrow @the_rebel_reading_society @kelliemonkey @ninacdouglas @jen.hawke1 @im_negomi @primarylibrarian @lucasjmaxwell @moore_books @thereadingspark @orkodoggy @mrsmoonsroom @mini.midnight.reads @alibrarianandherbookdragons @mrsbrownsbookbox @mum_of_boys_northeast @checkemoutbooks @empathylabuk @readforgood #representationmatters #authorvisits #booksmatter #nationalyearofreading2026 #goallin

Are author visits really worth it…?

YES – they really.

The excitement, engagement and connection I’ve seen from children so far in the author visits I’ve done, as well as the visits and events I have seen of other fabulous authors, is incredible and really does prove what a difference they can make.

Please TAG and SHARE with any teachers and librarians you think might be interested.

I am taking bookings now for the Autumn term 2026. My events are best suited for Years 5 and 6 in Primary and Year 7s and 8s in Senior school.

Assemblies, creative writing workshops and online events available.

DM or contact me through my website (see bio) for further info on fees and availability.

Possible promotional bookings still available for June, dependent on location.

*Yes - that is me as a wannabe drummer in the first slide. I haven’t quite made that happen - YET - but, my recent main character, Max, is a drummer, so that feels like a step closer…🥁

@nosycrow @the_rebel_reading_society @kelliemonkey @ninacdouglas @jen.hawke1 @im_negomi @primarylibrarian @lucasjmaxwell @moore_books @thereadingspark @orkodoggy @mrsmoonsroom @mini.midnight.reads @alibrarianandherbookdragons @mrsbrownsbookbox @mum_of_boys_northeast @checkemoutbooks @empathylabuk @readforgood #representationmatters #authorvisits #booksmatter #nationalyearofreading2026 #goallin

Are author visits really worth it…?

YES – they really.

The excitement, engagement and connection I’ve seen from children so far in the author visits I’ve done, as well as the visits and events I have seen of other fabulous authors, is incredible and really does prove what a difference they can make.

Please TAG and SHARE with any teachers and librarians you think might be interested.

I am taking bookings now for the Autumn term 2026. My events are best suited for Years 5 and 6 in Primary and Year 7s and 8s in Senior school.

Assemblies, creative writing workshops and online events available.

DM or contact me through my website (see bio) for further info on fees and availability.

Possible promotional bookings still available for June, dependent on location.

*Yes - that is me as a wannabe drummer in the first slide. I haven’t quite made that happen - YET - but, my recent main character, Max, is a drummer, so that feels like a step closer…🥁

@nosycrow @the_rebel_reading_society @kelliemonkey @ninacdouglas @jen.hawke1 @im_negomi @primarylibrarian @lucasjmaxwell @moore_books @thereadingspark @orkodoggy @mrsmoonsroom @mini.midnight.reads @alibrarianandherbookdragons @mrsbrownsbookbox @mum_of_boys_northeast @checkemoutbooks @empathylabuk @readforgood #representationmatters #authorvisits #booksmatter #nationalyearofreading2026 #goallin

Are author visits really worth it…?

YES – they really.

The excitement, engagement and connection I’ve seen from children so far in the author visits I’ve done, as well as the visits and events I have seen of other fabulous authors, is incredible and really does prove what a difference they can make.

Please TAG and SHARE with any teachers and librarians you think might be interested.

I am taking bookings now for the Autumn term 2026. My events are best suited for Years 5 and 6 in Primary and Year 7s and 8s in Senior school.

Assemblies, creative writing workshops and online events available.

DM or contact me through my website (see bio) for further info on fees and availability.

Possible promotional bookings still available for June, dependent on location.

*Yes - that is me as a wannabe drummer in the first slide. I haven’t quite made that happen - YET - but, my recent main character, Max, is a drummer, so that feels like a step closer…🥁

@nosycrow @the_rebel_reading_society @kelliemonkey @ninacdouglas @jen.hawke1 @im_negomi @primarylibrarian @lucasjmaxwell @moore_books @thereadingspark @orkodoggy @mrsmoonsroom @mini.midnight.reads @alibrarianandherbookdragons @mrsbrownsbookbox @mum_of_boys_northeast @checkemoutbooks @empathylabuk @readforgood #representationmatters #authorvisits #booksmatter #nationalyearofreading2026 #goallin

Thank you so much to Sunny, Jamilah and all of the @jhalakprize team for inviting me to the incredible shortlist event tonight at @waterstonesgowerstreet ❤️📚🎉📚❤️

It was such an honour to listen to the shortlistees in attendance alongside a very appreciative audience! 💞🎉💞

I was particularly excited to give @fidan_meikle a huge hug, and celebrate with @hey.chante @kenechiudogu and @trulyjwritesThank you to you all for signing my books ❤️📚❤️

You must check out these absolutely wonderful books. As Sunny said “there’s something for everyone!” Cannot wait to see who wins, but there was so much love in the room tonight that everyone felt like winners 💞

#jhalakprize #writersofcolour #buythesebooks

The biggest congratulations ever tonight to fabulous @tolaokogwu and all of your gorgeous family for the launch of brilliant #bimblakeshottakes tonight!! 💞

My Celeste said it was the best launch ever, and you know already that she’s a huge Bím Blake fan!! She loved hanging out with Rebecca and I hope we can get them together again 💞

Captivating illustrations by @fumisketchies ❤️🎨 and of course I cannot forget your co-star Elizabeth!!! 💞📚💞

Huge thanks to @clpe.org.uk for hosting and @puffinbooksuk - wonderful to see your huge support and love for Tolá 💞📚💞

“From the bestselling author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun comes the first in a brand-new tween slice-of-life series. Relatable, humorous and highly illustrated, Bím Blake’s Hot Takes is perfect for fans of Dork Diaries, Lottie Brooks and Cringe Club.

‘Laugh out loud, full of heart and fantastic fun!’ A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series

‘A perfect tween diary with a strong, immediate voice and relatable struggles.’ Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good

‘Authentic, funny and painfully real.’ Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear

Hi bestie! My name’s Bím Blake. I’ve just started high school and here’s my hot take on it: Year Seven is a LOT harder than I thought! I’ve realised my school skirt is way too long, my pencil case is way too uncool, my boobs are way too big and the new boy (who’s the son of popstar parents!!!) is way too cute for my liking . . .

If that wasn’t bad enough, tell me why my dad has been acting weirder than usual. He’s been making TikToks (cringe!), experimenting in the kitchen (I call it attempted murder!) and he’s even started exercising . . . It must be tough being over forty! Add into the mix a trio of annoying older brothers (yes, I have three – pray for me!), a duo of feuding aunts, one friend mishap and a huge helping of drama and you have a recipe for chaos. Welcome to my life!”

#tolaokogwu #diarybooks #year7transitionbooks 💞

Huge congratulations to @smitpepe for your delightful launch tonight for your gorgeous and very funny #fredthedeer ❤️🦌📚

Thank you so much Sarah at @scallywagpress for getting Fred translated into English!! Thank you to the whole team who brought Fred to us, many of which were there tonight. Hope to see much more of Fred…. And the feminist bunny book sounded very intriguing 🤔 ❤️🐇📚

Fred’s story is a conversation between Fred and his creator. It is unique, makes you laugh out loud (I cannot wait to read it classss tomorrow ❤️), and I dare you not to fall in love with Fred too! ❤️🦌📚

Thank you so much to @goshcomics gift hosting, where it is very likely that you can get signed copies if you’re quick. Those of us who were there tonight nabbed all of the deer prints along with our purchases!! ❤️🦌📚

#picturebooks #funnybooks #illustrators #translatedbooks ❤️🦌📚❤️🦌📚❤️🦌📚

It is such an honour to be part of the cover reveal for #intothinair by @s.e.durrant @nosycrow
🛰️🪐👩🏼‍🚀📘💙

“Luna’s dad left in the middle of the night but nobody else seems worried. As the days go by, Luna tries to make sense of her dad’s behaviour in the weeks before he left and, together with her sister Jade, starts looking for clues. They uncover some uncomfortable truths, and worried for their dad’s safety, the two sisters set out to find him.

While Jade is outgoing and optimistic, Luna finds comfort in numbers, her dreams of being an astronaut and a passion for space science that she shares with her father.”

👩🏼‍🚀🪐💙🛰️ I have huge admiration for Luna. Her strength and resilience is clear from the opening pages, with the loving care she gives to her fearless little sister Jade, and even though Luna is struggling, her empathetic nature recognises that other children at her school are seemingly even worse off. The cost of living crisis and lack of support networks are strong themes, which are vital for all children to be reading about.

Luna is only 11 years old. She has an air of worry and curiosity about her as she has too much on her young shoulders and lots to consider …… none of which she doesn’t quite yet understand. Her Dad has disappeared; her Mum is struggling financially; and Luna is trying her best to keep life as normal as possible for her little sister.

Despite all of this, Luna has a huge ambition to be an astronaut and is brilliant at maths…… although I am at the part of the story where her teachers (one of which has also vanished) do not believe her numerical talents.

From the writer of #littlebitsofsky and #runningonempty , I had to tear myself away from this utterly compelling story last night, and cannot wait until the end of the school day today to find out what happens next to Luna.

Thank you to Emily and the Nosy Crow team ❤️🐦‍⬛

Out 13th August 2026 ❤️📚
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I am always excited about books which offer a crossover into the wider interests of children, hoping the interest will be another hook to entice them into the wonderful world of reading! ❤️📚 And branching into gaming and trading card games are themes which I’ve still not quite seen enough of in the stories that are currently available……

However, as a big fan of #jumanji , and with lots of pupils loving #pokemon , #holomonsters by award winning author @leenewberybooks ticks all of the enticement boxes!! ❤️🦎🕹️📚

There has been a queue of pupils desperate to read my proof which is testament to this exciting story!! Sure, kids love to immerse themselves into the world of gaming, but what if it all became a bit too real, and you had to decide what was really important? The game, or the safety of the people you love…. And safety of the whole world??

Thank you so much to @puffinbooksuk for our proof! Final copy will be in the library very soon!!

#gaming #gamingbooks ❤️🦎📚🕹️

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On my way to @iammichaelrosen ‘s birthday party, handily clutching a card made by my lovely Celeste!

The inside is photo of a Michael Rosen levelled poetry/reading book which was sent home by her school, along with her reading record which for THAT YEAR ONLY, the children could draw their favourite image from a book as well as write about it. She loved it her reading record that year!!! And had to of course chose Michael writing poetry ❤️🎉

@walkerbooksuk @kirstengrant17 #michaelrosen #chocolatecake #nice ❤️🎉🎂🎉❤️📚📚📚

On my way to @iammichaelrosen ‘s birthday party, handily clutching a card made by my lovely Celeste!

The inside is photo of a Michael Rosen levelled poetry/reading book which was sent home by her school, along with her reading record which for THAT YEAR ONLY, the children could draw their favourite image from a book as well as write about it. She loved it her reading record that year!!! And had to of course chose Michael writing poetry ❤️🎉

@walkerbooksuk @kirstengrant17 #michaelrosen #chocolatecake #nice ❤️🎉🎂🎉❤️📚📚📚

On my way to @iammichaelrosen ‘s birthday party, handily clutching a card made by my lovely Celeste!

The inside is photo of a Michael Rosen levelled poetry/reading book which was sent home by her school, along with her reading record which for THAT YEAR ONLY, the children could draw their favourite image from a book as well as write about it. She loved it her reading record that year!!! And had to of course chose Michael writing poetry ❤️🎉

@walkerbooksuk @kirstengrant17 #michaelrosen #chocolatecake #nice ❤️🎉🎂🎉❤️📚📚📚

I got very lucky earlier this week spotting on here that tickets were available to meet #dogman #captainunderpants creator Dav Pilkey @dav_pilkey this Sunday (today!) and before I had a chance to tell anyone else, they’d all sold out!! We have a huge fan in our house, and of course my pupils adore his books!!

Dav flew in from New York this morning, stopping only briefly in London on the way to his home in Japan, with what was initially planned as popping into sign lots of his new books. But the brilliant @scholastic_uk team worked their magic and it became a ticketed signing in @piccadillywaterstones wonderful Comic Book Shop! Catch the #comicbookshop before it closes on 31st May!!

Dav was utterly brilliant! We were told that there would be no personal dedications but Celeste suddenly had two signed and illustrated books, and I had one for school!! He took time to chat with us both about the importance of libraries, and Celeste told him about her favourite Dog Man books. Watch ‘til the end to hear Dav sharing reading and library experiences with her. Too cute! ❤️📚❤️

Celeste was over the moon to meet another of her favourite authors, and for once, me being on social media more than I should be certainly paid off!! I’ve never seen a smile as big as hers today, apart from when she met @jamiesmartdraws recently!! 🤣🤗❤️📚📚📚📚📚

Massive thanks to the Piccadilly Waterstones and Scholastic UK teams (hi Lauren!) for their very smooth communication leading up to today and great organisation in the shop. 150 of us were very lucky indeed!! And Celeste has not taken off her hypno ring since 💞💞💞💞💞

#readingisfun #comicbooks ❤️📚❤️📚❤️