Librarian. Small in stature, large in vocabulary. Lifelong proponent of silliness. She/her ✍️ Words w/ @museumofwalking / @clavmag / @ArachnePress / @spec_books
Thanks @HachetteKids and @EllaRoseDove for choosing @clpe1 to host your sparkling book launch, and to Ella and @samanthabaines for your joyous additions to our café wall! ❤️
Out now: 'How to Roller-Skate with One Leg', illustrated by Jennifer Jamieson 🛼 https://t.co/P6jBsuBHuZ
A great interview with @clpe1 librarian and #BranfordBoaseAward judge @Phoebe_Or_Not on judging, highlighting the best new books and writers for children, and what she's finding on this year's longlist 👏👏
Not really here much anymore but still blogging away over at https://t.co/ILQjNLNM4K! 💙 Check out my latest for a round-up of new books from @postwave_books, Barefoot Books, @OtterBarryBooks, Macmillan, @LittleTigerUK, @AndersenPress...(more in replies!)
https://t.co/8oYwFtcyFX
Applications are now OPEN for the #AOIMentorship scheme 2025 💥
Free and open to underrepresented illustrators! Apply for the chance to be mentored by an Illustrator or Agent for up to 6 months.
Find out more, share and apply by 17 March 👇https://t.co/oXhQCgBPjd
Announcing the longlist for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2025!🏅🎨 Featuring vibrant colours and innovative mediums, these 16 works delightfully portray themes like caring for nature and the power of reading. 📚🌟 #Carnegies2025 https://t.co/w1LXAUZIn7
We are delighted to share the longlist for the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Writing! 🏅🖋️ Highlighting empathy and diversity, these 19 works range from gripping dystopian adventures to stories about navigating grief and self-esteem. ✍️💫 #Carnegies2025 https://t.co/w1LXAUZIn7
📢Calling all young writers! The 2025 Henrietta Branford Writing Competiton is now open. Inspired by 2024 Branford Boase Award winner, Nathanael Lessore, we're asking you to make us laugh! Find out more and have fun #writing 📝
https://t.co/IAuInAOn55
OUR 2025 LONGLIST 🙌
Huge congratulations to the talented debut #childrensbooks authors and editors longlisted for this year's #BranfordBoaseAward 🎉🎆🎉
Find out more about this year's longlist ➡️
https://t.co/ZbrKCSnVHa
i love lord of the rings because everyone is appreciated. bill the pony who left at moria? fan favourite. a literal siege weapon? fan favourite. middle management orc who lectures saruman? fan favourite. ent on fire who puts itself out in the flood? fan favourite.
Here's the article...
The invisible problem with children’s books
Julian Gough on bridging the gap between reading picture books and young fiction/chapter books
https://t.co/3hQiEDZZCu
Thank you Colette Hiller for this delightful rhyme on the Riddell Café wall! Have you seen Colette's wonderfully wordy poetry books from @QuartoKids?
The B on Your Thumb: https://t.co/xB23LooPrM 🐝
Colossal Words for Kids: https://t.co/rgivNz0KeF 📝