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Susanna Bailey @sbaileywriter

HAS LEFT X. Author and Lecturer. Snow Foal, Otters' Moon, Yoto Carnegie-nominated Raven Winter & just published, Smugglers' Fox. Rep'd by Emily Talbot,

Joined August 2017
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Susanna Bailey@sbaileywriter
5 Nov 2023
'A truly inspirational story about finding the courage to face your fears. Bailey's beautiful, lyrical prose takes you deep into the minds of her characters, pulling at your heartstrings, but ultimately filling you with hope. HUGE thanks, wonderful @DarbonMel, for this review.
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Thanks so much for mentioning #smugglersfox, Vikki. 😊As you may know, representing children in all areas of the Care System is close to my heart. ❤ My first novel, Snow Foal, also features children in Foster Care and adoption. I must read the Jen Carney now.🤗⭐
Vikki Fenton 📚 ❤️@MrsFe77
9 Apr 2025
This is a special one from @jennycarney So little representation of ‘care’ in MG. Only other one I know and love is Smuggler’s Fox @sbaileywriter This one is funny and touching and shared the range of emotions. Actually a showcase for representation. I loved it. Now need book 1!
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Oh I love a book Advent calendar! Especially this one! How lovely to see #snowfoal highlighted there! 🤗❤ Huge thank you, TMWS Library. I hope young readers enjoyed joining Addie and the Foal on their winter to spring journey...🐴🌲 @RobinsonKH @FarshoreBooks
TMWS Library@TMWSLibrary
5 Dec 2024
Today's TMWS Book Advent Calendar pick is Snow Foal by @sbaileywriter. Addie is staying with a foster family on a farm, while her mum gets the help she needs. Addie is full of hurt and mistrust but when she rescues a tiny wild foal she finds a friend who also misses her mum.
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Gosh - only just seen this post! 🤩 Thank you SO much, lovely Staffordshire Library young readers for choosing Raven Winter as one of your star reads!! ⭐ I'm thrilled that you loved Billie and Bird's story! 🌲🍁🦅 @FarshoreBooks RobinsonKH
Staffordshire Libraries@StaffsLibraries
8 Nov 2024
Our fab children voted for these amazing books as their *STAR READS* for October in our Book Off Reading Group. They chose some great books! @JenniferKillick @fivekingdoms @jasinbath @sbaileywriter @HollyKateWebb @Beast_Quest
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Julie Keat@JulieKeat
19 Aug 2024
I love these books! Both have compromised female characters who develop a special bond with unique animals. Not every #mglit book compels me to read, but these 2 are amazing! ⁦@sbaileywriter⁩ ⁦@beingcindy⁩
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The Times and Sunday Times
@thetimes
9 Jun 2024
My childhood in care: ‘I didn’t get why I kept being thrown away’ Ashley John-Baptiste’s (@AshleyJBaptiste) earliest memory, aged four, is of his first foster mother. He would spend the next 14 years bouncing between various families and children’s homes thetimes.com/uk/society/arti…

My childhood in care: ‘I didn’t get why I kept being thrown away’

Ashley John-Baptiste’s earliest memory, aged four, is of his first foster mother. He would spend the next 14 years bouncing between various families, respite cover and children’s homes

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Mel Darbon@DarbonMel
3 Jun 2024
Are you ready for #EmpathyDay2024 this THURSDAY 6th JUNE? Children build their empathy skills as they read. Go to #EmpathyLab to hear extracts from author’s empathy-boosting books and why they are Empathy Champions! Swipe to see the EmpathyLab book collections
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That's stunning, Keith! Wow!❤🐺 x
Keith Robinson@RobinsonKH
1 Jun 2024
Here’s my finished window painting for @Waterstones book of the month, Wolf Road by @theAliceRoberts. Thanks @waterstones_exe for a fun day!
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Oh, thank you. That is the best kind of feedback. I'm so glad Jonah spoke to you. Thank you to your amazing class for recommending the read.🤗 ⭐ Let me know what they think! (PS: seems you, Jonah and Freddie are kindred spirits in your love of fossils and sea glass, too!) 🦊🌊
NicholaJ@nj13
29 May 2024
I was flicking through this at school and saw Boggle Hole mentioned. My class said I had to read it next as we are studying the Yorkshire Coast in Geography. What a heartfelt story and I felt every one of Jonah's emotions with him. Beautiful! @sbaileywriter @RobinsonKH
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Ooh! Thank you for (accidentally) highlighting Raven Winter and @RobinsonKH's absolutely stunning cover! 🤗📚
Wendy Harrison@dywest
16 May 2024
I might just have accidentally) rearranged a few #childrensbooks @Brierlow to show off those beautiful covers! & Encourage young readers to discover these great #books by @emcarrollauthor @philearle @AmySparkes @JennyMcLachlan1 @alexandrapage @sbaileywriter #BookRecommendation
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Wendy Harrison@dywest
16 May 2024
I might just have accidentally) rearranged a few #childrensbooks @Brierlow to show off those beautiful covers! & Encourage young readers to discover these great #books by @emcarrollauthor @philearle @AmySparkes @JennyMcLachlan1 @alexandrapage @sbaileywriter #BookRecommendation
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This is so lovely to hear! Thank you, Viktoria, and a hello from me to you and Holly Class. 🤗🐴🌨🌲
Sycamore Class at Wolverham Primary School@wolv_sycamore
6 Feb 2024
Hi @sbaileywriter - Viktoria in our class has just finished this and is already starting Snow Foal. She loves them!
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Amazing!! Still can't quite believe Addie and her Foal are roaming so far and wide across the USA! Lovely of you to send this, Emily. Hope you're having a great time out there. X 🐴🌲🌨
Emily Charlotte@emilyocharlotte
12 Jan 2024
Look what I found in an American bookshop in a small town @sbaileywriter. I was so chuffed to see you and Snow Foal here in Asheville, North Carolina!
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Emily Charlotte@emilyocharlotte
12 Jan 2024
Look what I found in an American bookshop in a small town @sbaileywriter. I was so chuffed to see you and Snow Foal here in Asheville, North Carolina!
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BSU Creative Writing@BSUCreativeW
22 Dec 2023
From all of us at @BSUCreativeW we wish you a happy Christmas, a peaceful New Year, and much success with your writing projects for 2024 😍😍😍
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Massive thank you to lovely @PaulaBurgess for these beautiful words about Smugglers's Fox, and to @MAWFYPAnthology for posting. Absolutely made my day.🤗 🦊🌊
Spellbound Anthology@MAWFYPAnthology
21 Dec 2023
We're sharing what we've been reading this winter, and next up is @PaulaBurgess_ and Smugglers’ Fox by @sbaileywriter. Take a look at what Paula loved about this book.
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Wow! How wonderful! Please thank your daughter for choosing both #snowfoal and #RavenWinter as part of her festive challenge! I'm honoured. Hope she enjoys Addie and Billie's stories. (And winter time on Exmoor and the Yorkshire Dales). 🐴❄🌲 @RobinsonKH @FarshoreBooks
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Beautifully said. And absolutely right.📚
SF Said@whatSFSaid
1 Dec 2023
Children's books are the books that change our lives. They're the ones that make us readers, opening up the whole world of human knowledge & experience. So every single child deserves to experience the joy of reading, and all the lifelong benefits that come with it. #literacy
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Susanna Bailey@sbaileywriter
27 Nov 2023
🎉🎉And the winners of the Smugglers' Fox giveaway are.........🦊🎉🎉 ⭐ @WelfordPrimary ⭐ and ⭐ @TeachAssist50⭐ Congratulations to both!! Please DM me with with your school addresses. HUGE thanks to everyone that entered...?🤗📚 @FarshoreBooks @RobinsonKH
Susanna Bailey@sbaileywriter
5 Nov 2023
⭐📚🦊 Giveaway offer!! ⭐📚🦊 I'd like to offer a signed copy of Smugglers' Fox to 2 schools, libraries, or Children's Services/Charities. 'Fox' bookplates and bookmarks included! 🦊🌊 TO WIN: please repost and comment. Two winners picked at random, Monday 13/11/23. 😊
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Wow! That beautiful hardback USA version of #snowfoal!! ❤ Thank you for the lovely festive promotion, @PeachtreePub! 🐴🌧🌲 Stunning cover art by @RobinsonKH.
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