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British Book Awards Individual Bookseller of the Year, 2024. PhD researcher, children’s literature.

Joined November 2015
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My reason for being on Twitter was to connect with the children’s books community. While that community is wonderful, this is no longer a platform I’m comfortable using. Find me @amandadunne.bsky.social
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Toxic masculinity doesn’t scream ‘approachable topic’ but @NateLessore manages to expose its ridiculousness while respecting teen readers. Using humour and intelligence, this novel provokes thought and opens minds - less Tate,* more Nate!
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*in fact, no Tate at all, ideally…
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Honouring the heritage of fairytales, this feminist YA novel shows how one brave girl can bring down a misogynistic patriarchy when she takes control of the (actual) narrative. @WriterPolly’s engrossing novels portrays girls and boys as allies and equals - as it should be.
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If your teen is struggling to make sense of current world events, this excellent novel by @ClareFurniss is an intelligent, insightful and (sadly) plausible story of how right-wing populism can take hold. A cautionary tale, but most importantly, a story of hope and empathy.
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Romantic, tender and insightful, this YA novel is a celebration of first love. Neon is a sweet boy, respectful and loving towards the women in his life, exactly the kind of representation we need now more than ever.
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From a bookseller’s perspective, there are smaller publishers we associate with consistently interesting, quality output - Guppy is one of those publishers for me. Seize this opportunity!
Guppy Books @guppybooks
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CALLING ALL ASPIRING AUTHORS! Check out the Guppy website for information about this year’s Open Submission Competition - please share and retweet! @LizScottPR guppybooks.co.uk/the-guppy-o…
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Picture & idea credit to Kathleen who said the stack would be taller than I am! Each book has a personal note from me to the recipient which includes my own ‘mini blurb’ - each reader matters! It’s time-consuming but so fulfilling and sometimes I get replies which I treasure!
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The brownies look amazing and the message is so thoughtful, the lovely team at @HCGScoop made this bookseller feel very special - thank you! I think these are decadent enough to significantly increase the appeal of family book club and (possibly) share with Trish too!
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Currently brightening my kitchen table - thank you so much to Lorraine, Lara and Hannah for sending this beautiful bouquet @KidsBloomsbury, @BloomsburyBooks
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The #Nibbies celebrations have kept on rolling thanks to the lovely Bríd and Julia @panmacmillan, I’m spoiled! I’m very grateful!
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I still can’t quite believe I won the #nibbie for Individual Bookseller AND met the amazing Katherine Rundell! Readers aren’t born, they’re made - children’s books are the bedrock of this cultural industry and cannot be undervalued. Child readers deserve all of our best efforts.
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I mentioned Otto’s book-licking in my #nibbies speech on Monday, it appears he is also a trophy-licker! He’s still not happy about the ‘not my child’ comment, we’re trying to work through it. Individual Bookseller of the Year, yes, best dog parent, not so much…
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Children deserve entertaining and diverse books which respect their readers. Investment in children’s books allows readers as well as publishing to flourish. This award is particularly significant to me as a children’s bookseller, thank you @thebookseller @PenguinUKBooks #Nibbies
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I’ve learned a valuable lesson this evening: when @paddydonnelly gives advice take it! I didn’t prepare a speech but I’m so thrilled to be Individual Bookseller of the Year! Thank you to @PenguinBooks for hosting me this evening! Children’s books matter! #Nibbies @HalfwayUpBooks
The Bookseller
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13 May 2024
Our first winner of the evening is Amanda Dunne Fulmer from @HalfwayUpBooks for Individual Bookseller (sponsored by @penguinUKbooks). Congratulations! Our judges concluded that "bookselling is obviously in her DNA". #Nibbies #BritishBookAwards #ChooseBookshops
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Steady For This is so brilliant, could @NateLessore do it again? Yes! King of Nothing is a funny, hopeful, honest book about friendship, toxic masculinity and growth - a book teens need to read. Closed the book feeling sad to have finished it but better for having read it. 10/10
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I avoid scary novels but couldn’t stop reading - should PSI investigate @AmyClarkin for paranormal writing ability? Great characters, spooky and suspenseful, possibly best read in daylight… Thanks to the lovely @LaneyBrowne @OBrienPress for the opportunity to be brave!
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Delighted to chat to @BrennanMarjorie in @irishexaminer about my bookselling journey from @Waterstones to @HalfwayUpBooks and how my love of children’s books has led to a shortlisting for @thebookseller’s Bookseller of the Year! #Nibbies irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/…
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Utterly thrilled to be shortlisted and so grateful for the support from the best team ever @HalfwayUpBooks! Congratulations to everyone shortlisted, booksellers rock! Thank you @thebookseller #britishbookawards
The Bookseller
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15 Mar 2024
Congratulations to the Individual Bookseller of the Year shortlistees Carolynn Bain, @OliviaKekewich, Serena Russo, Jack Wrighton, Amanda Dunne Fulmer, Sarah Mullen, @helentamblyn, Heather Slater! Read the full shortlists: bit.ly/49PQtn2 #BritishBookAwards #Nibbies Sponsored by @PenguinUKBooks
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I would also like to thank @whypadraic, @Jane_S_Carroll and @TCDEnglish as I am absolutely sure that the M.Phil. in Children’s Literature enhanced my understanding of children’s books and made me a better bookseller.
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