Utterly thrilled to say that I am now represented by Gemma Cooper at The Bent Agency ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ๐ฅณ What a rollercoaster these past few weeks have been but I'm so excited for what's to come!
We know the England team losing the #EURO2024 is the worst outcome for some, for others however it's the reality of waiting for their partner to come home.
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In woods around Netherwood a killer is at large. Farmers say it's a dog. Children say monster. Townsfolk, in a cost-of-living crisis, don't care. Only 11yo autistic, Connor knows the truth. Finding your place in a world where nothing stays the same
#MG#BeastofBodmin#WIP#kidlit
Join us for #ukteenchat tonight 8-9pm BST with the fabulous @BryonyPearce, who will be chatting all about her new book - Hannah Messenger and the Gods of Hockwold. All welcome to come and join in the chat ๐
#HannahMessenger#writerslife#kidlit#MG
๐๐ฅณIt's party time! To celebrate our 8th birthday, we're giving away a bundle of children's books!
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Ends 19/6/24
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One week to go before the Guppy portholes are open for the YA Open Submission Competition! Donโt miss out! Yours could be the next book alongside these incredible reads. https://t.co/KaeSJc6qW6
#Writers, do you have an award-winning book idea? ๐๏ธ ๐๏ธ
Introducing WriteMentorโs brand new #competition for #kidlit right from the early concept stage, judged by David Higham Associates (@DHAbooks) assistant agent Deirdre Power (@deedotpower).
Open internationally to all unagented writers of Picture Books, Chapter Books, Middle Grade, Teen & Young Adult fiction fiction of any genre.
All you need is a pitch & a 1st page, & our author team will give you feedback on your entry regardless of whether you win โจ๏ธ
Read more about the prizes & our wonderful judge - then enter now until July 14th 2024 โช๏ธ https://t.co/oeXivjW9ad
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In woods around Netherwood a killer is at large. Farmers say it's a dog. Children say monster. Townsfolk, in a cost-of-living crisis, don't care. Only 11yo, autistic, Connor knows the truth. Finding your place in a world where nothing stays the same
#MG#BeastofBodmin
Next #ukteenchat will be on Tues 11th June 8-9pm BST with the fabulous @rachaelfernz, who will be chatting l about her debut #YA - The Mercury in Me ๐ค All welcome to come and join in the chat ๐
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We are delighted to announce the winners of our 2024 Novel & Picture Book Awards, sponsored by @bonnierbooks_uk ๐ https://t.co/jJ4mTeUpAJ
Congratulations to our winners, our runners-up and those who shortlisted, and thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us. So many brilliant entries, and so much writing talent out there waiting to be discovered.
A huge thank you to our judges - Bonnier editors @ellasaurus_, @EmmaMatthewson1, @ruthmarybennett, @MurrayGeorgiaM, @sophinse & @ameliawarren_, and agents @keslupo, @LindsayLit, @LaurieEmTweets & @alicelovesbooks for giving up your time to review the entries and select our winners.
Read the ๐งต below for the winners of each category plus what our judges said about their entries.
I'm helping teachers build their class libraries at school and have had a request for diverse first chapter books (for year 2 so 6-7yrs) they have plenty of PB but want more of the next stage. Hit me up with your recommendations please (and RT if you don't mind ๐ฅฐ) THANK YOU!