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20 May 2023
Please Retweet & Spread The Word
The wonderful Carol Drinkwater @Carol4OliveFarm has come to the fore in supporting @BBCCiN again this year.
Thank you Carol x
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This is a fab lot Ian.
Thank you so much.
Jun 13
Hi Paddy, can let you have two copies of this hardback, signed by @TonyAdams. floodlitdreams.com/shop/1996โฆ
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A few days ago we sent a message out to authors and illustrators hoping they could help with signed books for CinR2026
The response has been amazing thanks to all who have been in touch
If you've not responded but would like to take part reply here
All proceeds go to @BBCCiN
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Please Retweet.
Calling all authors and illustrators.
The team are now preparing Children in Read 2026
All proceeds are in aid og @BBCCiN
If you wish to help DM your lot details to us here.
The kind of info we require๐
jumblebee.co.uk/childreninreโฆ
Hope to hear from you soon!
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Paddy Heron ๐บ๐ฆ retweeted
Welcome back to HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON SCHOOL โ where Viking (and dragon) Heroes are made!
The second book in this hilarious, hair-raising adventure series starring Hiccup, Toothless and all your favourite How to Train Your Dragon characters, is OUT TODAY!
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Paddy Heron ๐บ๐ฆ retweeted
The 2026 #BookmarkProject auction is open here jumblebee.co.uk/bookmarkprojโฆ bid on over 460 bookmarks doodled by authors, illustrators and celebrities and help us raise money for a school library at Katiyo Primary School in Zimbabwe Please RT
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Oh wow, congratulations Sanchita.
You must feel so proud Shrabani x
Apr 28
Absolutely delighted that my daughter Sanchita has been chosen to judge the first ever #BookerPrize for Children along with the fabulous Frank Cotterel-Boyce and Lolly Adejope. I know they will have a blast. The search is on for 3 children to join the judging team. ๐
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Paddy Heron ๐บ๐ฆ retweeted
Hi @Philippa_Perry @philipreeve1 @dc_litchfield @CressidaCowell @LizPichon @SteveWeatherill @SteveArtyPerson @stevemaythe1st @StephMWard @SWIllustrator @MimiThebo @DebbieChazen @andyjshepherd @FredBlunt @ChildrenInRead @GroveBookshop Can you help us?
Just a few more weeks to get your 2026 #BookmarkProject bookmarks to us and help us to build a library at Katiyo Primary School in Zimbabwe we would love you to take part. Please tag your favourite authors illustrators and celebrities and ask them. Get your bookmarks in by 25/4
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Paddy Heron ๐บ๐ฆ retweeted
28 Dec 2025
I have just finished your truly wonderful book The Golden Feather ๐ชถ You paint the most amazing scenes with your perfectly delightful words. I find it hard to describe how wonderful this book is. I shall definitely read it again! Thank you ๐ชถ๐ฉตโจ
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24 Dec 2025
Merry Christmas to all our wonderful authors, illustrators, and bidders.
Thank you for the support you give Children in Read and @BBCCiN every year.
We have attached some joyous music for your pleasure.
Have a good one everyone. ๐
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Paddy Heron ๐บ๐ฆ retweeted
23 Dec 2025
Many thanks to @HappyMrsH for sending me my @ChildrenInRead book โThe Stolen Childโ Really looking forward to reading this
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Paddy Heron ๐บ๐ฆ retweeted
22 Dec 2025
Thank you @holly seddon author and @childreninread for my copy of 59 minutes canโt wait to get stuck in
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Paddy Heron ๐บ๐ฆ retweeted
19 Dec 2025
Thank you Mr. @ramseycampbell1 and @ChildrenInRead for another beautiful and fantastic book, and for raising money for a great cause. Perfect timing. I was in need of starting my next book and no better way to do it than with this one!
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19 Dec 2025
Thanks @AnnBloxwich
Jeanette's book has just been delivered.
Love the dedication.
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Paddy Heron ๐บ๐ฆ retweeted
17 Dec 2025
Thank you @ChildrenInRead @AlexFCotter
Arrived safely
Looking forward to reading and sharing
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15 Dec 2025
My sister Sally won your book Chris, @CBeesleyEcho She wanted me to thank you for personally delivering your book to her door. It is a Christmas present for her granddaughter Elizabeth.
We would like to thank you too for helping @BBCCiN by taking part in Children in Read 2025๐
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Paddy Heron ๐บ๐ฆ retweeted
14 Dec 2025
@trishaashley @ChildrenInRead Apologies for not posting sooner, I have been laid low with a nasty virus but thank you so much for the amazing auction prize! All those lovely bits and pieces - and that bag! Robin is so talented. The book is fabulous !
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Paddy Heron ๐บ๐ฆ retweeted
@FeinLouise @ChildrenInRead arrived safely and well in time for Christmas!
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Paddy Heron ๐บ๐ฆ retweeted
13 Dec 2025
HUGE apologies to my @ChildrenInRead bidder for not sending their prize sooner.๐ I didnโt know X had changed the DMs and didnโt see the message from Paddy! But your parcel is now on its way. ๐ฎ๐ฆ
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Paddy Heron ๐บ๐ฆ retweeted
13 Dec 2025
Thanks once again to โฆ@ChildrenInReadโฉ and all the authors. All books from this yearโs auction received before Christmas!
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