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British Book Awards Individual Bookseller of the Year, 2024. PhD researcher, children’s literature.

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My reason for being on Twitter was to connect with the children’s books community. While that community is wonderful, this is no longer a platform I’m comfortable using. Find me @amandadunne.bsky.social

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*in fact, no Tate at all, ideally…

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Toxic masculinity doesn’t scream ‘approachable topic’ but @NateLessore manages to expose its ridiculousness while respecting teen readers. Using humour and intelligence, this novel provokes thought and opens minds - less Tate,* more Nate!

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Honouring the heritage of fairytales, this feminist YA novel shows how one brave girl can bring down a misogynistic patriarchy when she takes control of the (actual) narrative. @WriterPolly’s engrossing novels portrays girls and boys as allies and equals - as it should be.

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@ClareFurniss I’m so glad to have it to recommend, Clare, thank you. I believe in the power of empathy and your novel evokes that kind of response, we need to nurture every scrap of empathy so the future can be better.

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If your teen is struggling to make sense of current world events, this excellent novel by @ClareFurniss is an intelligent, insightful and (sadly) plausible story of how right-wing populism can take hold. A cautionary tale, but most importantly, a story of hope and empathy.

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Romantic, tender and insightful, this YA novel is a celebration of first love. Neon is a sweet boy, respectful and loving towards the women in his life, exactly the kind of representation we need now more than ever.

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@NateLessore My teenage boy wants everybody to read it - and he’s working on it!

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@NateLessore @CarnegieMedals @ellasaurus_ @HotKeyBooks So well deserved - congratulations, Nathanael! It’s a rare achievement to tackle a topic like toxic masculinity and make it hopeful and funny. I love the celebration of male friendship, the strong female characters - it’s a must read!

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@NateLessore @HalfwayUpBooks @KidsBooksIrel This is one of those times when meeting your hero really worked out! Meeting @NateLessore was my conference highlight - thanks for indulging/tolerating me!

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@soundslikewave @Corkcoco @corkcolibrary Comhghairdeas, Méabh!

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@rorystephencodd @bibliojacq @GillHessLtd Huge congratulations, Jacq! I can say from personal experience that you take excellent care of indies, thank you and very well done! 🎉🎉🎉

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@HalfwayUpBooks @WalkerBooksUK This is a beautiful book, definitely one to have and perfect for Halloween too!

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@BranfordBoase @HotKeyBooks An exceptional book - a snort-laugh inducing read that would spark empathy in any reader. Congratulations to @NateLessore, @HotKeyBooks

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@aliwea I do! And teens need (and want) comedy, it sounds like a winner to me!

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From a bookseller’s perspective, there are smaller publishers we associate with consistently interesting, quality output - Guppy is one of those publishers for me. Seize this opportunity!

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CALLING ALL ASPIRING AUTHORS! Check out the Guppy website for information about this year’s Open Submission Competition - please share and retweet! @LizScottPR https://t.co/eRQV6en7hS

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@NateLessore 😂 I’m wishing you the absolute best of luck for tomorrow, I’ll be avidly following the Carnegie announcements. #YotoCarnegies24

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@sarahwebbishere @HalfwayUpBooks You’re so kind, Sarah, thank you! As I mentioned at the #Nibbies, I have the best colleagues @HalfwayUpBooks.

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@catherineg16 @HalfwayUpBooks Thank you for sharing that, I’m delighted to hear it!

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Picture & idea credit to Kathleen who said the stack would be taller than I am! Each book has a personal note from me to the recipient which includes my own ‘mini blurb’ - each reader matters! It’s time-consuming but so fulfilling and sometimes I get replies which I treasure!