Antonia Prescott

Children's book specialist - editor, writer and consultant for authors and parents. Writing workshops in NW England; critiques worldwide! RT=books, like=funny

[Laurel Symonds @LaurelSymonds]

This is not a joke: I will be open to queries from April 15 to May 15, 2026.

I’m looking for projects that are upbeat, escapist, and ultimately hopeful! Especially in these categories: (1/3)

[Nature Unedited @NatureUnedited]

Patrick is a 34-year-old orangutan at the Metro Richmond Zoo who recently became an online sensation after a video of him tying a perfect double knot went viral.

To celebrate his birthday, the zoo gifted him a royal cloak, which he tied neatly on his own 🦧

[Antonia Prescott @Storystudiouk]

@PhilipHensher @AmericanGwyn I don't know if this is apocryphal, but I've always loved it:
The painter Degas complained to Mallarmé about his inability to write poems even though “he was full of ideas.” “My dear Degas,” Mallarmé responded, “poems are not made out of ideas. They’re made out of words.”

[Antonia Prescott @Storystudiouk]

@paulmasonnews And at Marylebone…

[Rob Keeley M.A. @RobKeeleyAuthor]

Still have some space available for #halfterm activities at the end of the month! Book now.

#family #activities #schools #teachers #libraries #bookshops #booksellers #literacy #English #WorldBookDay

[Antonia Prescott @Storystudiouk]

@merseyrail Hi - my smart card tap and go is registered with bank details, and the email said it was ready to go. But this morning the card reader said "no valid product". Please advise

[Antonia Prescott @Storystudiouk]

@Merseytravel Hi - my smart card tap and go is registered and the email said it was ready to go. But this morning the card reader said "no valid product".
Please advise

[The Literary Consultancy @TLCUK]

By popular demand following our well attended Synopsis Surgery, we have created a new FREE webinar!

Join Head of Writing Services (and literary agent) Joe Sedgwick for Query Letter 101.

October 14th, free but registration is essential!

https://t.co/boHtlimaoF

[BBC Radio 4 Today @BBCr4today]

It's the #R4Today summer book club with @frankcottrell_b and Katherine Rundell, and this week's theme is all about the sea 🌊

Katherine's recommendations:

▪️Oona - Kelly Dipucchio, illustrated by Raissa Figueroa
▪️Moominpappa at Sea - Tove Jansson
▪️Moby Dick - Herman Melville

Frank's recommendations:

▪️Kon-Tiki - Thor Heyerdahl
▪️Kensuke's Kingdom - Michael Morpurgo
▪️The Big Book of the Blue - Yuval Zommer
▪️A Wizard of Earthsea - Ursula K Le Guin

[Amanda Craig @AmandaPCraig]

Enjoying @BBCr4today children’s books abt the sea, but would also rec’d @HelenDunmore INGO series about a Cornish girl who discovers her father is a merman. Gorgeous writing, thrilling stories.

[Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓�� NICE 爷爷 @MichaelRosenYes]

Goodbye Allan. You were a pioneer of great children's literature, both in picture books and poetry. You were clever, funny and wise. My children loved your books. So did and so DO I.
https://t.co/FSQJnp0vJw

[Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓🎓 NICE 爷��� @MichaelRosenYes]

Under-5s are as human as any other age of human. Allen and whoever he collaborated with are people who could talk to under-5 humans in ways that intrigue, delight and fascinate them. To do that, is art. Great art.

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

❤️

[Antonia Prescott @Storystudiouk]

@hatpinwoman actually - if you haven't read Star of Kazan, that is also worth it. For kids, but has a very similar fairytale vibe.

[Antonia Prescott @Storystudiouk]

@hatpinwoman Yes, that's a good idea. I've read SC, MG and Madensky Square. I think I have about 3 left. Spinning them out...

[Antonia Prescott @Storystudiouk]

@LinghamsBooks still here - still ready to chat :)

[Antonia Prescott @Storystudiouk]

@frankcottrell_b The Strike books, read by Robert Glenister, are a tour de force ✨

[Antonia Prescott @Storystudiouk]

I still remember these stories, from age 11... Utterly terrifying! xx

[AngelinaLovesLibraries @Ange_Idea]

Long journey just starting up to #CILIP25 and hoping o get this beaut signed by the one and only @MichaelRosenYes

[Listening Books @ListeningBooks]

Today may be the last day of National Audiobook Month, but we're here all year round providing audiobooks to those with an illness, disability or mental health condition that affects their ability to read or hold a book🎧

Head to the link below to learn more about our service💙