Emily Drabble

Head of children's books promotion and prizes at BookTrust. Believer that books can save the world. All views expressed here are mine.

[Emily Drabble @EmilyDrabs]

Wow, wow, wow!!! I’m so proud to be a part of the @isleofbrilliant from my little conch shell - and now it has won one of these brilliant @IndPodAwards! congrats to @frankcottrell_b @NadiaShireen @garthurb this is beautiful indeed! Thank you to all the amazing guests & books!

[Emily Drabble @EmilyDrabs]

@MichaelRosenYes @PaulaLockey1 Poor you Michael, it's such a stoopid angrying rule. Don't answer any more people on this PLEASE!

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

It's just been announced in Bologna and I'm very honoured to say that I was awarded the HCA writing award 2026 .

[Emily Drabble @EmilyDrabs]

@MichaelRosenYes I AM SO HAPPY!!!!!! So well deserved! Yes! HUGE congrats from all of your @Booktrust friends!

[Emily Drabble @EmilyDrabs]

A very wonderful episode of @isleofbrilliant with @frankcottrell_b and Nadia S https://t.co/1jTjSqysYA lovely special guest @PhilTite1 - thank you for picking up my trusty shell for book recs @storymixstudio @HarrietHoweBks @JimSmithStuff @joelill @a_reflective and Matt Carr!

[Emily Drabble @EmilyDrabs]

@CommonsCMS @frankcottrell_b @LionTelevision @maddiemoate This is going to be super interesting!

[Culture, Media and Sport Committee @CommonsCMS]

Join us for our opening evidence session focusing on children's tv and video content.

Tuesday 11 November 2:30pm 🕘

@frankcottrell_b | @LionTelevision | Blue Zoo | @maddiemoate | Children’s Media Foundation

Watch on Parliament Live and YouTube 📺

[Emily Drabble @EmilyDrabs]

Oh joy @MichaelRosenYes joins @frankcottrell_b and Nadia S on @isleofbrilliant https://t.co/7DQPdF3JzX - so listen right NOW! Of course I recommend fab books from my shell inc @SarahCrossan @jondrori and see tagged!

[Emily Drabble @EmilyDrabs]

@Booktrust @FaberChildrens This is a perfect book! I LOVE it so much!

[Emily Drabble @EmilyDrabs]

@Booktrust @RoyalFamily Joy!

[BookTrust @Booktrust]

We were honoured today to join our Patron, Her Majesty The Queen, to celebrate 100 years of BookTrust at Clarence House.

During #StorySharerWeek, it was a joyful moment to mark our centenary and look forward to a future in which every child experiences the benefits of reading.

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

Celebrating 100 years of @BookTrust with an old friend! 🐰✨

Joined by friends and supporters of the charity, The Queen, as Patron of BookTrust, hosted a reception to celebrate the special occasion.

BookTrust has been helping children and families experience the transformational benefits of reading together, reaching 1.4 million families each year.

[Emily Drabble @EmilyDrabs]

Happy #StorySharerWeek everyone, huge cheers to all the people that read the stories with little ones every day in our nurseries and childcare settings. You are giving children the building blocks of their futures @Booktrust

[BookTrust @Booktrust]

"Honestly, you are magicians."

It's #StorySharerWeek, our annual celebration of our Early Years partners - and who better to kick things off than Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrell_b?

Stay tuned for tips and tricks, research, and some very exciting news...

[BookTrust @Booktrust]

For #StorySharerWeek, we've been learning how the team at Glenbrook Surestart in Belfast use #Bookstart Toddler packs.

Here's how they create a sense of magic & excitement about sharing stories, making the most of the gifting moment to inspire families:

https://t.co/H37kfoodIO

[BookTrust @Booktrust]

We have such a #StorySharerWeek treat for you today!

The super @sophyhenn is reading us her book Jump About With Ted, included in the #Bookstart Storyteller backpack.

Plus, Marian from @MyDoncaster Family Hubs is sharing her brilliant story time tips:

https://t.co/CNo9qd84xV

[BookTrust @Booktrust]

Research shows that it makes a huge difference when children can see themselves in books - as well as discovering others' experiences.

That's why this is such an important report from @ibc_reads, highlighting vast gaps in meaningful representation.

[Emily Drabble @EmilyDrabs]

If you are going to @cheltfestivals this weekend don't miss this Reading Revolution event on Sunday at 4:30pm https://t.co/bIqw2Rn2HY with @frankcottrell_b @anniecrombie @Booktrust and @thetimes Johanna Thomas Corr - it's going to be fascinating believe me!

[Emily Drabble @EmilyDrabs]

This podcast is one of the reasons I'm still sane! Thank you @moversand6 and congratulations!

[Cure Parkinson's @CureParkinsonsT]

Huge congratulations to @moversand6 for winning the Impact Award at the @britpodawards! Well deserved for the incredible impact of the Parky Charter for the Parkinson's community.

[Emily Drabble @EmilyDrabs]

@MichaelRosenYes This is going to be utterly fantastic!!!!! Two legends!

[Emily Drabble @EmilyDrabs]

Awww what a joy to listen to the charming @philearle on @isleofbrilliant with Nadia Shireen & @frankcottrell_b, so full of gems! I recommend books from my shell @jprosewriter @MicheRobinson @JasonReynolds83 @_KnightsOf @aJimBeckett & Emily Gravett https://t.co/50uczM2KLb enjoy!

[Emily Drabble @EmilyDrabs]

@MichaelRosenYes What a lovely Day!