Stephanie Ward

Kidlit Author | Picture books ALLEN THE ALIEN and ARABELLA AND THE MAGIC PENCIL | Represented by @henandinkliterary | Tireless Traveler

[Stephanie Ward @StephMWard]

Wait, that's me! Surprised/thrilled to see my chapter book series w/ Jessica Goecke and @HolidayHouseBks announced in @PublishersWkly. 🥹

The first two books hit shelves in about the time it takes Mars to orbit the sun. Countdown to launch initiated 🚀

[Stephanie Ward @StephMWard]

Thrilled to see @steven_gosling's fabulous MG book, Kamari Brown And His First Million, shortlisted for Breakthrough Book of the Year 🎉 #kidlit

[World Book Day UK 📚 @WorldBookDayUK]

We are excited to be partnered with The Week Junior Book Awards 2026 as we celebrate this year’s outstanding shortlist!

Recognising the very best in children’s publishing across 14 diverse categories, the awards champion books that spark imagination, inspire curiosity, and encourage a lifelong love of reading. From thrilling adventures and heartwarming stories to fascinating non-fiction and stunning illustrations, this year’s shortlisted titles showcase the incredible creativity and talent within children’s books today.

Click the link below to explore the shortlist and find out more about the awards 📚✨
https://t.co/yoZoDsghGQ

#TheWeekJuniorBookAwards

[The Toy - 🍩🦜🍑🌻🪐🌈🛼 🎈- Submissions closed @TheToyPress]

It's time to celebrate! Edition 8 of The Toy magazine is now available to buy in our online shop (link in bio). Please be sure to check you have selected the right postage option before you pay...

[Stephanie Ward @StephMWard]

On the blog today...#BookReview + #Giveaway for lyrical #picturebook, RIPPLES by Katie Yamasaki and
@NYRBooks.

https://t.co/oGg1IFYjZ2 #kidlit

[Sharon Hattersley 🇺🇦 @slhattersley]

Less than 24 hrs left to bid in the #BookmarkProject auction which closes at 7pm Tuesday 19th May
Help us raise as much money as possible to build a library at Katiyo Primary School in Zimbabwe https://t.co/JdX3wRrzFR Please Share

[Stephanie Ward @StephMWard]

How adorable is this #bookstore display at @nomadbooks in Fulham? Stopped in my tracks when I came across this stunning window featuring The Ice Cream Crocodile by Mariesa Dulak & Rebecca Cobb from @FaberChildrens. 🐊🍦

[Stephanie Ward @StephMWard]

A new afternoon tea experience for children from @dtlondonwestend & @macmillankidsuk! Adorable 🥰

Tales & Teacups offers families a kid-friendly tea experience with #kidlit books they can choose from a library trolley called The Book Butler 📚

https://t.co/9qspYojRXU

[Stephanie Ward @StephMWard]

🌎#EarthDay poems from the wonderful @TheToyPress @pollypoem and me 🤗

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Happy #EarthDay!

Here are a couple of poems that celebrate our beautiful planet taken from the Space Edition.

Written by Polly Owen and Stephanie Ward.

#EarthDay2026

[Stephanie Ward @StephMWard]

@TheToyPress Happy #EarthDay! Thanks for sharing this 🌎

[Stephanie Ward @StephMWard]

#NationalPencilDay is just a week away ✏️

Ck out this updated post for pencil-themed picture books and activities for K-2 students, #teachers and #educators.

https://t.co/grVkijYT4Y

#kidlit #picturebooks

[Stephanie Ward @StephMWard]

Are you ready for #SiblingsDay on April 10th?

Here's a list of #picturebooks that discuss all the feels of sibling hood 🤩😭😠🤣😳🥰
https://t.co/KvAA1f3WXX

@SiblingsDay #TEACHers #librarians #Siblings

[Oxford Children's Books @OxfordChildrens]

We've analysed over 46,500 stories submitted to the BBC 500 Words competition in 2025 by children aged 5-11 in the UK. 📝🤩

We're delighted to share our findings in the Oxford Children's BBC 500 Words Language Report! 🎉

🔗 https://t.co/AJrpxSNoho

@BBC_Teach #BBC500Words

[NY Public Library @nypl]

To kick off #WomensHistoryMonth, meet children’s book artist Kate Greenaway.

After starting out illustrating greeting cards in the 1870s, Greenaway published her first book, “Under the Window,” in 1879—a bestseller that helped define children’s book illustrations.

[Stephanie Ward @StephMWard]

On the blog today...
Book Review + #Giveaway: Calliope Callisto Clark and the Search for Wisdom by Claudia Mills https://t.co/kjyVzkVPO7

#CalliopeCallistoClarkandtheSearchforWisdom #middlegrade #kidlit @TCBRbookreview #Partnership

[Stephanie Ward @StephMWard]

Amazing poetry for kids 🤩

#kidlit #kidlitart #poetrycommunity

[The Toy - 🍩🦜🍑🌻🪐🌈🛼 🎈- Submissions closed @TheToyPress]

Before we open up submissions for our 8th edition, we have 7 bargainous bundles to offer you...

All 7 editions of The Toy inc. postage for £25!*

Please get in touch via email or DM to take advantage of this offer - once they're gone, they're gone!

Payment will be via PayPal.

[Stephanie Ward @StephMWard]

The fascinating history of the '&'...

A Guide to the Ampersand
https://t.co/h2c3tI4DCa

"Originally, the ampersand was a ligature (i.e. a character that combines two letters) of ‘e’ and ‘t’...

[Stephanie Ward @StephMWard]

@stefkidlit @imartytweet What a great idea! I'm only sorry that I found out about this a month too late. #StoryStudy is on my calendar for next January. Thx for sharing all of the fantastic PBs.

[Stephanie Ward @StephMWard]

This quote made me think about #picturebook writers and the work that goes into making a very short story. ✍️

[Stephanie Ward @StephMWard]

“I have only made this letter longer because I have not had the time to make it shorter.”

— Blaise Pascal (The Provincial Letters)

Discovered in DEAR GENIUS: THE LETTERS OF URSULA NORDSTROM, edited by Leonard S. Marcus
https://t.co/RbmajVIQf9

[Stephanie Ward @StephMWard]

17 London Bookshops That Every Book Lover Needs to Visit via @whatshotblog

https://t.co/zxD6VykbT2

Which one is your favourite? 📚

[Stephanie Ward @StephMWard]

@jodywrites4kids @HolidayHouseBks @PublishersWkly @JessicaGoecke Thank you, Jody :)

[Stephanie Ward @StephMWard]

Wait, that's me! Surprised/thrilled to see my chapter book series w/ Jessica Goecke and @HolidayHouseBks announced in @PublishersWkly. 🥹

The first two books hit shelves in about the time it takes Mars to orbit the sun. Countdown to launch initiated 🚀