What a wonderful morning ! Meeting Queen Camilla was extraordinary and being part of the #coronationlibraries was a real honour. Shirehampton Primary now has the 1st of these libraries - it’s cosy and filled with so many books as well as an actual librarian. Hurrah!!
As 2025 draws to a close. I'd like to share my favourite books of this year. What a wonderful year of reading! It was so difficult to narrow my list down to just 25 books. Which books have inspired you this year?
Follow the link to see my list:
https://t.co/jaKF11Ecfq
A great start to the new year with our launch of the #NationalYearOfReading2026 today. We spent the INSET thinking about being reading role models, book chat and inclusive reading options. Then a pop up bookshop and some fab book corner makeovers. @Literacy_Trust
I’m back to work tomorrow after a very relaxing Christmas break. I’ve enjoyed lots of time reading some incredible books! I will be taking all of these in to school, some for our staff reading corner and most for our library. #ReadingRocks#YearOfReading
📅Got your 2026 diary handy? Well get ready to fill its fresh pages with the UK's biggest kids' book festival blasting off on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June. PEN IT IN PEOPLE! https://t.co/B4YkoFMCoi
Pic. @MrMCGrammar#BCLF2025
Day 5 #NationalYearOfReading2026
I read The Story Orchestra: A Midsummer Night's Dream to my 5 year-old. It was her choice. She was a bit like a naughty sprite before bed but this musical book calmed her down. Engaging and magical illustrations by @jesscotickle#GoAllIn2026
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I have 2 masterclasses one for INDIA INCREDIBLE INDIA & one for my Costa Award-Winning debut Asha and the Spirit Bird #goallin#yearofreading2026@Literacy_Trust
I am SO excited to reveal the cover of #Wonderland, my forthcoming verse novel @FireflyPress, a celebration of Northern Soul, North Wales and 1980!!!
📚Publication date: 14 May 2026 📚
Thank you @jasinbath for popping in yesterday and signing copies of Naeli and the Secret Song!
A tale of courage and family, this tells the story of Naeli's journey from India to London in search of her long-lost father.
Signed copies now available, while stock lasts!
Thank you @jasinbath for popping in yesterday and signing copies of Naeli and the Secret Song!
A tale of courage and family, this tells the story of Naeli's journey from India to London in search of her long-lost father.
Signed copies now available, while stock lasts!
10 years ago I met @BarryChicken He published my first 3 books & launched me into a career I love. Barry has always believed in beetles 🪲for which I will forever be grateful. Last night I attended his retirement party. It was lovely to be there to say thank-you & see old friends
A whole page devoted to children’s books yesterday @thetimes hurrah!!! It’s nearly 5 years since ASHA was published so to be in @TimesLucy ‘s top 10 is beyond my wildest! A true honour to be there with @whatSFSaid@PhilipPullman @emcarrollauthor and others !! @chickenhsebooks