Kidlit Author | Picture books ALLEN THE ALIEN and ARABELLA AND THE MAGIC PENCIL | Represented by @henandinkliterary | Tireless Traveler
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11 Dec 2025
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 🚀
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Thrilled to see @steven_gosling's fabulous MG book, Kamari Brown And His First Million, shortlisted for Breakthrough Book of the Year 🎉 #kidlit
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 📚✨
theweekjuniorbookawards.co.u…
#TheWeekJuniorBookAwards
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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...
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May 19
On the blog today...#BookReview #Giveaway for lyrical #picturebook, RIPPLES by Katie Yamasaki and
@NYRBooks.
stephaniemward.com/2026/05/1… #kidlit
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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 jumblebee.co.uk/bookmarkproj… Please Share
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May 16
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. 🐊🍦
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Apr 28
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 📚
instagram.com/reel/DXZzw7ujV…
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Apr 22
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
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Mar 23
#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.
stephaniemward.com/2020/03/2…
#kidlit #picturebooks
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Mar 20
Are you ready for #SiblingsDay on April 10th?
Here's a list of #picturebooks that discuss all the feels of sibling hood 🤩😭😠🤣😳🥰
uk.bookshop.org/lists/siblin…
@SiblingsDay #TEACHers #librarians #Siblings
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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! 🎉
🔗 ow.ly/nejP50YnW6V
@BBC_Teach #BBC500Words
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Mar 3
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.
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On the blog today...
Book Review #Giveaway: Calliope Callisto Clark and the Search for Wisdom by Claudia Mills stephaniemward.com/2026/03/0…
#CalliopeCallistoClarkandtheSearchforWisdom #middlegrade #kidlit @TCBRbookreview #Partnership
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Feb 17
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.
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The fascinating history of the '&'...
A Guide to the Ampersand
proofed.co.uk/writing-tips/g…
"Originally, the ampersand was a ligature (i.e. a character that combines two letters) of ‘e’ and ‘t’...
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Jan 12
“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
stephaniemward.com/2026/01/1…
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Jan 18
This quote made me think about #picturebook writers and the work that goes into making a very short story. ✍️
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Jan 18
17 London Bookshops That Every Book Lover Needs to Visit via @whatshotblog
instagram.com/p/DPrpNQQjBmD/
Which one is your favourite? 📚
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How Reading Retreats Became a Major Travel Trend | Vogue vogue.com/article/reading-re…
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6 Dec 2025
🎄OUR CHRISTMAS ART AUCTION FUNDRAISER IS LIVE🎄
Here's your chance to own original artwork from the UK's top illustrators AND help us provide over 24,000 places in 2026 FREE for state schools all over London. Start Christmas shopping NOW! HO! HO! GO! jumblebee.co.uk/christmas202…
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