Sanchita Basu De Sarkar (Hon) FRSL

Owner of the Children's Bookshop, Muswell Hill (@childrensbkshop). Thinking about queer things & imported tea. Mostly here liking things. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🌸

[Sanchita Basu De Sarkar (Hon) FRSL @chitabds]

About last night! Children's Bookshop of the Year and Retailer of the Year at #BritishBookAwards #Nibbies. Looks like I'm about to levitate 😅

[Sanchita Basu De Sarkar (Hon) FRSL @chitabds]

@QPBooks thrilled for you!!! 🥰😘

[Sanchita Basu De Sarkar (Hon) FRSL @chitabds]

@HGold_author xx

[Children's Bookshop @childrensbkshop]

Also we got to shout out about food from authors like @NizRite - the sambal and rotis and jackfruit that ignite children's appetites anew!

[Books for Keeps @BooksForKeeps]

As we approach the end of the year, we asked regular contributors to Books for Keeps to highlight the books that have given them the most enjoyment in 2024. Thanks to everyone who contributed. Which were the stand out books for you? Let us know!

https://t.co/gHbZjKNist

[Sanchita Basu De Sarkar (Hon) FRSL @chitabds]

@LucyTheReader Lucy that is so COOL, congratulations!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

[Sanchita Basu De Sarkar (Hon) FRSL @chitabds]

@MeggittPhillips oh no!!! rip my fine feathered friend.

[Sanchita Basu De Sarkar (Hon) FRSL @chitabds]

@Louiestowell @jprosewriter @HGold_author @LolaJaye it was enthusiastic

[Sanchita Basu De Sarkar (Hon) FRSL @chitabds]

Come and chat books with us!!!🥰🥳
https://t.co/scm7HN5o48

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

.@SailFestUK, the new festival dedicated to celebrating, connecting and empowering South Asian children’s authors, poets and illustrators, has announced a new bi-monthly book club and virtual book launches 👇 https://t.co/mzUNfvWbwf

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

.@SailFestUK, the new festival dedicated to celebrating, connecting and empowering South Asian children’s authors, poets and illustrators, has announced a new bi-monthly book club and virtual book launches 👇 https://t.co/mzUNfvWbwf

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

@SailFestUK @chitabds @sineadgosai @csoundar @childrensbkshop "SAIL Fest is the first of its kind in the UK".

The team behind @SailFestUK talk us through the conception of their festival and its reception. #KidsConf

[Caroline Carpenter @CarolineC1988]

Children’s publishers, authors and illustrators take note - @SailFestUK wants to work with you and needs your support! #KidsConf

[Molly Flatt @mollyflatt]

Joyful introduction to @sailfestuk from @chitabds @sineadgosai & @csoundar - an incredible festival powered by inclusion, community and celebration. #kidsconf

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

@Waterstones @UKLaureate A panel of booksellers will join us at #KidsConf to explore the biggest opportunities and challenges for kids' booksellers 📚

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

@Waterstones @UKLaureate @chitabds @childrensbkshop @EmmaCBradshaw How can you sustain a career in kids' publishing? A panel will be delving into this question at #KidsConf ✨

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

@Waterstones @UKLaureate @chitabds @childrensbkshop @EmmaCBradshaw @candygourlay @_KnightsOf @mollykh @EisharKaur Find out more about #KidsConf and book your ticket 👉 https://t.co/qnTParAIbo

[FCBG @FCBGNews]

Discover more about the inaugural SAIL Fest, in today's blog. The SAIL Fest is the exciting new South Asian illustration & literature festival that’s dedicated to celebrating, connecting & empowering South Asian children’s authors, illustrators and poets https://t.co/WV0AwDjULd

[Sanchita Basu De Sarkar (Hon) FRSL @chitabds]

Kicking us off at the ESEA festival with her incomparable warmth & humour, @MaisieWrites 😍😍

[Sanchita Basu De Sarkar (Hon) FRSL @chitabds]

@sineadgosai @csoundar Still on a high!!!