So looking forward to this conversation.

81. Bone Talk by Candy Gourlay
I loved re-reading this brilliant YA historical novel - a gripping coming-of-age story set in the Philippines in 1899 - and am looking forward to discussing it at Thursday's Just Imagine author event alongside Nikki Gamble and Dr Laura Ovenden FCCT.

Most exciting find at Bologna, this debut picture book from the amazing Sara Stanley and Vivian Schwarz. A book about displacement, community, eternal hope told with tenderness. Sara is a new and much-needed voice in children’s books. Publishing in August.

Kintsugi by Issa Watanabe is one of my top 10 from this year’s Bologna Book Fair. What about you ⁦Jake Hope 💙⁩ ⁦Hartland International School Libraries⁩ ⁦Ann Lazim⁩

Sydney Smith I’ve just arrived in Bologna and watched the announcement of the IBBY winners from my hotel room. I could not be more thrilled for you-the worthiest of winners. Being on the panel with Nikki Gamble and Martin Galway when wee were talking about Do You Remember? was such an honour

Next up: drinking prosecco from a rooftop bar with Hartland International School Libraries overlooking the Bologna skyline. Hopefully, we'll livestream a video diary with book news from the Book Fair unless we get distracted by food.

Calling all those who love children's books...here is an invitation not to be missed! Next year's FCBG conference in Wales! See you there, and thank you for a brilliant #FCBG24 Joy Court Jane Etheridge Tricia Adams

Thank you David Almond OBE and Cressida Cowell inspirational and so moving. Thank you for sharing your authentic voices with us.

Two of the greats on stage! Cressida Cowell David Almond OBE #FCBG24 FCBG Nikki Gamble

Congratulations and thanks to the wonderful @ErinLynHamilton for organising such a wonderfully warm and welcoming conference for #SuffolkLibraries Suffolk Libraries UK It's such an important job you are doing for schools in the region. Jayne Gould Thank you for your generous words.

We are thrilled to welcome Nikki Gamble as the facilitator for our next 'NAAE Presents...' This promises to be an exceptional session. Tickets available here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/rethinking-n…

It was lovely to spend the day with you. We look forward to further conversations. Safe journey home. Jo Castro

Friday 26th January 1.45 Virtual author visit with the fabulous CHITRA SOUNDAR
Just Imagine member schools £30 Other schools £50. Includes two sets of Nikhil and Jay series with signed bookplates. Plus, teaching guide. To register your interest, email [email protected]

Here is this week’s roundup of book reviews for you. Thank you Stephen Dilley Ben Harris Aimee Durning MBE Eve Bearne, Branwen Bingle Gethin Wallace Ed Finch MoonOnAStick for your reviews this week:
justimagine.co.uk/childrens-book…

This is tonight. Please come. Let us know where you are signing in from. There will be readings from the book and an exploration into its creation with cathy fisher 🌏 Nikki Gamble and me in conversation.
Whether you are a reader, a bookseller, a student or where ever a child x

Regardless of which side of the political spectrum you are on - you do know that you can be aspirational by sending your children to state schools, don't you? Using aspiration as synonymous with independent education is a false relationship. State education is NOT second best.

The wise and wild Dom Conlon and I will be chatting with Nikki Gamble this Thursday evening on #TheInternet about our new poetry collection, #WelcomeToWildTown - book your space here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-evening-w…

Teachers,to celebrate the new school year + publication of The Star Whale I have a copy to give away. Rt with #TheStarWhale by tomorrow 5pm I'll announce/tweet the winner on our launch event at 7pm Nikki Gamble Bounce Sales and Marketing ❤️📗 Otter-Barry Books petr horacek Teach Primary Eco-Schools England

🎊Exciting news-Philip Reeve is doing a FREE event to celebrate the publication of UTTERLY DARK AND THE TIDES OF TIME🌊in conversation with Nikki Gamble!✨

The event will be online on the 21st of September from 7-8pm🪄 You can reserve your spot here: ow.ly/4r4F50PsZs0

I’m looking forward to chatting with Mary Anne Wolpert for the first webinar of this year’s Exploring Children’s Literature Summer School. Our theme is Text and Image. We’re opening with a critical discussion about the design of books for 0-3 year olds. Claire Williams