Julia Blackburn
@JuliaSBlackburn
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Writer of childrens’ stories inspired by the magic of nature 🌞🌲. (AKA Julia Thum)
Bray, England
Joined October 2012
"A beautifully illustrated, feel-good adventure full of courage, heart and imagination. Perfect for lower-middle grade readers-and a wonderful gift!" @WestCountryBumpkin on Instagram #KidLit #MGBooks #ChildrensBooks #AmReading #BookRecommendation #IndieAuthor #BookBoost
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As a children’s author born and bred in Somerset, I am proud to support this brilliant local charity helping young people through long-term mentoring. Every child deserves someone in their corner 💚 https://t.co/eI1V6uCQeX
#mentoringmatters #Somerset #YoungPeople
promiseworks.org.uk
PROMISEworks mentors vulnerable young people (ages 5–25) across Somerset, offering stable, trusted support when it's needed most.
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“A beautiful story that will have you rooting for the main character Belle from the very start.” I was so thrilled for Helen’s review of my MG #magicalrealism story #TheLostDragonflies. #SchoolLibrary
#ReadingForKids
#ClassroomReads
#TeachersOfX
A Week in Books….
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“Birds who are physically different, disabled or friendless are given real status” #TheSongbirdArmy #diversechildrensbooks, #diversekidsbooks #WeNeedDiverseBooks #nature #songbird #birdwatching
Early evening call for my #bookblogger #review of #childrensbook #TheSongbirdArmy by @JuliaSBlackburn
https://t.co/KlDKYsOvTH
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My latest #bookblogger #review is #childrensbook #GrumpyGnome by Peter Wiholm https://t.co/NbtGmppkN6
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One thousand people have followed me here in the last week. If you don’t know much about the swift brick campaign, I wrote a book about it called #NatureNeedsYou - The Fight To Save Our Swifts. It’s been a shocker of a ride so far but I will never give up. Why? I love birds.
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“Birds who are physically different, disabled or friendless are given real status” #TheSongbirdArmy #diversechildrensbooks, #diversekidsbooks #WeNeedDiverseBooks #nature #songbird #birdwatching
Early evening call for my #bookblogger #review of #childrensbook #TheSongbirdArmy by @JuliaSBlackburn
https://t.co/KlDKYsOvTH
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I am over the moon that the fabulous @Lindahill50Hill enjoyed my story about #TheSongbirdArmy. Read her lovely review on the link below 🤩
My latest #bookblogger #review is of #childrensbook #TheSongbirdArmy by @JuliaSBlackburn
https://t.co/KlDKYsOvTH
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“I absolutely loved every second of reading this book.” Read the full review here https://t.co/rMBnmuqP1q
#MGFiction
#KidLit
#ChildrensBooks
#MiddleGradeBooks
#NatureReads
#EcoFiction
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Well that’s my evening sorted! And what a beautiful cover! #MiddleGradeBooks
#MGFiction
#KidLit
#ChildrensBooks
#NatureReads
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Thank you so much @HelenByles for this fabulous review of #TheLostDragongflies I am delighted you enjoyed it 🤩
The Lost Dragonflies: https://t.co/M1gROJN15k
@JuliaSBlackburn
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This looks great - anything by @theLucyStrange is an absolute must for me xxxx
Folk say the fog plays tricks – but Hugo is convinced the ghost he has seen at the window is no trick of the fog. What would happen if Hugo were to open the door and let him in? A chilling, wintery ghost story from bestselling author @theLucyStrange. https://t.co/yKJSIcLHME 👻
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The fabulous #ChildrenInRead is back. Off to choose where to place my bids. Get involved!
Children in Read 2025 All proceeds in aid of @BBCCiN The Largest Signed Book Auction on the Planet 👇 https://t.co/OaSq5IF7FN Supported by some of the Greatest authors on the Planet 👇
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Brilliant news! There is going to be a CHILDREN'S BOOKER PRIZE! At last, children's literature is being recognised as literature & covered as such - and children's reading is being given much-needed support. Thank you @frankcottrell_b & @TheBookerPrizes! https://t.co/X8cjBmagBd
theguardian.com
Children will help judge the new prize along with children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce
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It's World Migratory Bird Day. Birds face many tough challenges on their journeys: unpredictable weather, natural predators, & increasing habitat loss. We can all do our bit to help them survive the winter. Take small daily actions to provide food, water & shelter.
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We are now into the spooky month of October - check out our Spooktacular Halloween Reading for Children and get into the #Halloween spirit with some #halloweenreading
https://t.co/bsx0wHzJxy
#YoungPageTurners #childrensbooks #kidlit
youngpageturners.co.uk
Halloween tales invite young page turners to explore new worlds that feature ghosts and ghoulies, vampires and werewolves and, of course, zombies! These spooky tales let the imagination run wild
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