'Pink Trucks' publishes TODAY!! Written by Sam Clarke published by @5quills_kids and illustrated by yours truly!! #childrensbooks #diversity #childrensillustration #childrensillustrator #kidlit art #storyillustration #kidlit illustration #kidlit #kidsbooks #trucks

I’m really excited about a new #picturebook idea I’m working on, inspired by all the good done by Redwings horse sanctuary Redwings 🐴♥️

I can’t wait to visit again soon.

#amwriting #writingcommunity

QOTD: What was the first book you remember falling in love with as a kid? 📖 ❤️

While chocolate delights the taste buds, books nourish the mind and ignite creativity. Encouraging children to read from a young age sets them on a path of lifelong learning and discovery. Get our Easter book bundle in time for the celebrations. 🥳

Hooray, another new kidlit publisher accepting manuscripts directly, without an agent! Check out the revised list that includes over 80 others:
BitsyKemper.com/publishers #amwriting #kidlit #WritingCommunity

The bonding process for guinea pigs is essential but can be tricky buff.ly/4aER4aZ #pets #guineapigs

Do what you can to make people feel loved today (and every day)

Image: instagram.com/hillary.creates

I'd really love to find a shiny new gem of an author before the end of the year, please! Nothing gives me a thrill like that just-found-something feeling and I miss it. Open to almost everything but I'm particularly looking for the following:

And just like that, Halloween is over, and Mariah is telling us 'it's time' . . . so here's our #CHRISTMAS cover reveal!
This one's a cracker, a story of kindess, compassion and the very first Christmas Tree!

Mental health is just as important as physical health. Let’s make it a priority today and every day 🧠❤️

#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD2023

🌳 GIVEAWAY 🌳

With the sad news of the Sycamore Gap in the news, I thought I’d give away a copy of my new book Adoette which features the loss of a favourite tree. RT to win.
Ends 6/11/23

Blue Peter have launched a new Book Badge to encourage reading for pleasure & they’ll be recommending ‘The Christmas Carrolls’ as their Book Club read in December 🤯📚❤️

BLUE PETER. BOOK BADGES.
DESIGNED BY QUENTIN BLAKE!!!

More info & how to take part: bbc.co.uk/cbbc/joinin/bl…

See What's on When throughout Big Friendly Summer!

Book your place now: roalddahlmuseum.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

What are audiences saying about #TerribleThames ?

💙 'So funny for both kids & adults.'
💙 'Wonderful tour.'
💙 'Don't forget to singalong.'

Let us know what you think 👇

How ALL writers should handle bad reviews...😁

#writerslife #amwriting

Big shout out to all the #pb writers who took part in #PBPitch yesterday. So many amazing pitches - wow!! 🙌 *I wish they were all books out in the world.

And, thank you to everyone who supported me in my 1st ever go at this. Loved connecting with lots of #picturebookwriters 💜

Next week is #NationalWeekOfPlay !

Make sure you’ve got a copy of my books, particularly ‘100 Ways Your Child Can Learn Through Play’ (as recommended by THE Carol Vorderman😍)

amzn.to/302NJAx

THE SELKIE SELENE
The Selkie Selene is a ship who loves sailing on the high seas and having fun with her friends in the water and her crew on deck. But when Selkie Selene gets boarded by pirates, her friends and the crew have to work together to save her. (rhyming)
#PBPitch

Outside:
🌄The sun rises, and
🌱Nature stretches awake
🌈In vibrant colors

Inside:
👨‍👩‍👧‍👧A family rises, and
🧘‍♂️Children stretch awake
🌈In vibrant colors

MORNING COLORS celebrates connections between family life and the natural world.
#PBPitch #l #nature

Struggling to fit in, Loud Louisa is thrilled to hear that a new student is coming. Just 1 problem - turns out Louisa and the new student speak 2 different languages. Louisa must find a way to connect if she’s going to make her first best friend! #pbpitch