M. G. Leonard

🖋️ BESTSELLING AWARD WINNING AUTHOR - over a million books sold in the UK. 🪲VP Buglife 🐞Agent: Kirsty MacLachlan

[M. G. Leonard @MGLnrd]

Such amazing news for little otters everywhere 🦦 A huge thankyou to @WaterstonesKids booksellers. I am dancing like a stoat at a wildwood party!

[Waterstones Kids @WaterstonesKids]

From the return to the Archipelago in Katherine Rundell's The Neverfear to a magical new adventure in neverland with Katie and Kevin Tsang's The Neverland Thieves, 2026 has been full of phenomenal new books!

Discover a round up of our favourites here: https://t.co/wuSSXRv9j7

[Waterstones Kids @WaterstonesKids]

ICYMI! We're super excited to reveal our marvellous Waterstones Book of The Year shortlist!

Learn more about all of the shortlisted books, authors and illustrators here: https://t.co/sFIrz6sHTS

[M. G. Leonard @MGLnrd]

I have donated a signed and dedicated 1st edition hardback of The adventures of Portly the Otter to this auction. Go grab a special Christmas present for the book lover in your life.

[Waterstones Kids @WaterstonesKids]

Happy Saturday! Check out these new releases, how many have you read?

Discover more here: https://t.co/lMF58zaLMz

[LeserkanoneDE @leserkanone]

"Der Zorn der Wikinger" aus der Feder von @MGLnrd kann ab sofort bei Leserkanone bewertet werden: https://t.co/LQ5J3cWabn

[M. G. Leonard @MGLnrd]

✨ COVER REVEAL! ✨ Who's behind the iron mask?

Are you already missing The Traitors, don't despair. Get ready to head back in time to a castle for a tale of cloak & dagger treachery with the Time Keys.

Cover art & illustrations @manuelsumberac

Out 4 March 2027 pre-order now!

[M. G. Leonard @MGLnrd]

✨ COVER REVEAL! ✨ Who's behind the iron mask?

Are you already missing The Traitors, don't despair. Get ready to head back in time to a castle for a tale of cloak & dagger treachery with the Time Keys.

Cover art & illustrations @manuelsumberac

Out 4 March 2027 pre-order now!

[M. G. Leonard @MGLnrd]

Got a treat for you at 3pm

[M. G. Leonard @MGLnrd]

I have donated a signed and dedicated 1st edition hardback of The adventures of Portly the Otter to this auction. Go grab a special Christmas present for the book lover in your life.

[Paddy Heron 🇺🇦 @ChildrenInRead]

Access to biggest & best online auction of signed books in the whole wide world. 👇
https://t.co/C3zhsMasuL

[M. G. Leonard @MGLnrd]

The Adventures of Portly the Otter has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal for writing 2027!The 90th anniversary of @CarnegieMedals

I owe my love of reading & therefore my career to librarians. Thankyou to every librarian everywhere for the life-changing work you do. 🦦📚💚

[The Carnegies @CarnegieMedals]

The 2027 Carnegies nominations are live! 🎉 As we mark the 90th anniversary, join us in celebrating the exceptional storytelling & illustration recognised this year.🏆 Congrats to all nominees! 📖❤️ https://t.co/LB2k9JrHYT
#Carnegies2027 #ChildrensBooks #BookAwards @CILIPinfo

[Farshore @FarshoreBooks]

🦦The Adventures of Portly the Otter: Untold Tales from the Wind in the Willows by M.G.
Leonard and Polly Dunbar has been nominated for the @CarnegieMedals for Writing!🎉

Huge congratulations to all the authors and illustrators, and thank you for your support!✨

[M. G. Leonard @MGLnrd]

The Adventures of Portly the Otter has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal for writing 2027!The 90th anniversary of @CarnegieMedals

I owe my love of reading & therefore my career to librarians. Thankyou to every librarian everywhere for the life-changing work you do. 🦦📚💚

[Waterstones @Waterstones]

ICYMI, earlier this week we revealed the shortlist for the 2026 Waterstones #BookoftheYear! 📚

From an evocative exploration of family and identity to an incredible work of investigative reporting, discover the 20 shortlisted titles here: https://t.co/v73x9CHwZS #BOTY26 🎉

[Waterstones Kids @WaterstonesKids]

ICYMI! We're super excited to reveal our marvellous Waterstones Book of The Year shortlist!

Learn more about all of the shortlisted books, authors and illustrators here: https://t.co/udwQI9xhML

[Kate Heap: Scope for Imagination @KateHeap1]

The National Year of Reading continues with the Top 10 most read posts on https://t.co/DtoHtBY3QU in Oct 2026.
@MGLnrd #SamSedgeman @HGold_author #AlisonStegert @theLucyStrange @MichaelRosenYes @lucyivison #SharonGosling @BooksandChokers #PeterBunzl @J_C_Pearson @elisaupsidedown

[Waterstones Kids @WaterstonesKids]

A plum that is actually a bum, young otter Portly from The Wind in the Willows and a magical return to the world of Neverland, here are the Waterstones #BookofTheYear shortlisted children's books!

Discover the rest of the shortlist here: https://t.co/udwQI9xhML

[M. G. Leonard @MGLnrd]

Such amazing news for little otters everywhere 🦦 A huge thankyou to @WaterstonesKids booksellers. I am dancing like a stoat at a wildwood party!

[Waterstones @Waterstones]

Presenting, the 2026 Waterstones Book of the Year shortlist! Which one is your winner? 🤩

Discover the nominees here: https://t.co/IlBBc9LPbz #BookoftheYear #BOTY26

[M. G. Leonard @MGLnrd]

@Waterstones 🦦💚