Rebecca Whittaker

Writer and teacher from West Yorkshire.
Published poet.
Currently working on YA dystopian novel.

[Rebecca Whittaker @MrsRIWhittaker]

Just started reading #LightPerpetual The first chapter is incredible moving and relevant with what is currently happening in the world. Beautifully written and terribly sad.

[Appleton English Department @AppletonEnglish]

Decorated doors for #WorldBookDay Thank you to our staff for their enthusiasm and inspiring our students with some of their favourite books!

[Rebecca Whittaker @MrsRIWhittaker]

Had a fantastic day celebrating #WorldBookDay dressed as the Trunchbull from #Matilda

[Appleton English Department @AppletonEnglish]

Here is some of our Y10 English work where students were working on their creative writing planning. Well done Lewis, Riley, Kaitlin and Katy!

[Rebecca Whittaker @MrsRIWhittaker]

Had a wonderful time at open evening with my feathered friend and supernatural incantations. I’m really proud to showcase the excellent work our students produce.

[Rebecca Whittaker @MrsRIWhittaker]

@FrancescaHaig @AllenAndUnwinUK Finished reading my proof copy yesterday and it’s all I’ve been able to think about since. Such a beautifully written book which will stay with me forever. Congratulations on writing such a wonderful novel and for publication day!

[Rebecca Whittaker @MrsRIWhittaker]

My latest reads from Porthmadog and Appleton Readers. A mixed bag of reviews but I have a new passion for trees and a longing to visit ‘the Neck’! #reading #readingforpleasure #englishteacher #breakingout #thecookbookofcommonprayer #thewisdomoftrees #thegiftsofreading

[Rebecca Whittaker @MrsRIWhittaker]

A gem of a book to start my morning! #halfterm #reading #EnglishTeacher #TheGiftsOfReading

[Rebecca Whittaker @MrsRIWhittaker]

Just started reading #DangerousWomen by @adelegeras and immediately hooked! The book itself is also beautiful. Thank you @gillparr1 for the book for our Appleton staff reading group #reading #readingforpleasure #teacherlife #EnglishTeacher

[Rebecca Whittaker @MrsRIWhittaker]

Brand new notebook for the reopening of school! I can’t wait to be back in the classroom doing what I do best. #teacherlife #teaching

[Jennifer Wright @JenAshleyWright]

After 2020 I'm never going to question why they keep opening up Jurassic Park despite obvious safety issues.

[Rebecca Whittaker @MrsRIWhittaker]

@IanMcKellen We started watching 33 minutes ago. You must have read our minds!

[Rebecca Whittaker @MrsRIWhittaker]

I’ve spent my evening reading #thesilenttreatment by @AbbieGreaves1 A beautiful, heartbreaking story about the truth and lies that people conceal throughout their lives! Thank you @gillparr1 for the recommendation!

[Rebecca Whittaker @MrsRIWhittaker]

Thoroughly enjoyed #PeopleOfAbandonedCharacter by Clare Whitfield! It kept me guessing until the final few chapters. Would recommend for anyone who enjoys #HistoricalFiction and #CrimeFiction

[Rebecca Whittaker @MrsRIWhittaker]

@gillparr1 Literally just finished #PeopleOfAbandonedCharacter and I loved it!

[Cranachan Publishing @cranachanbooks]

It's pitch dark, lashing rain and blowing a gale here just now – sure signs that winter is on the way... I'm away to crank the heating up. #staycosy 🤗

[Rebecca Whittaker @MrsRIWhittaker]

Just finished #BloodMoon by @LucyCuthew As a girl and a woman I have suffered with heavy and irregular periods. It is so refreshing to read a book that is working to break the taboo. Thank you Lucy for writing such a beautiful story @WalkerBooksUK @WalkerBooksYA #NoShame

[Cranachan Publishing @cranachanbooks]

We wholeheartedly agree with Meg of course – which is why we love children's books so much! Which childhood reads started your reading journey? What books are you made out of? #childhoodbooks #youarewhatyouread #mybookDNA

[Rebecca Whittaker @MrsRIWhittaker]

Nice cosy afternoon with this cutie #cavapoo #lazysunday #sundayvibes

[Rebecca Whittaker @MrsRIWhittaker]

There’s something magical about writing in bed on a Sunday morning when the rest of the world is asleep.