Chris Callaghan
@callaghansstuff
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Writes about war, chaos and chocolate.
A Geordie Loitering in London
Joined January 2012
Sneaking a peek at Twitter after being away for a long time.
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Dear Publishing people,.Please don't turn this into a National Year of Marketing for the same wealthy demographic who already love reading, but maybe shift the focus to those less well off and who don't enjoy reading . yet. Just a polite request. Thank you.
Big news! 2026 has officially been announced as the National Year of Reading by @bphillipsonMP. We’re proud to join @educationgovuk to lead this national campaign to get the UK reading again. #NationalYearOfReading2026
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RT @BookmarkCharity: We celebrated Your Story Corner at @OldfleetP with author @STEVEaWEBB, who led a creative workshop that inspired young….
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RT @antonioguterres: Nowadays, hope can seem hard to find. I see hope in activists raising their voices for human rights, in humanitarian….
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Utterly glorious!.
40 years ago, my favourite teacher put a painting of a battle on the wall. He told us to take our time imagining we were inside it and thinking about smells and sounds, and the emotions we felt, then to write a story. I wrote the best story I had ever written. .
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RT @SandRussellArt: My @waddleonsea penguin is out for all to see! .✨🐧🧣✈️✨.It’s a fab @wildinart trail raising awareness and funds for @Hav….
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RT @readingagency: We were thrilled to be at the No. 10 launch of the National Year of Reading this week! Every child deserves the magic of….
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Just wondering ….On a really, really hot day, when no one else is in the house, is it common practice for someone to open the fridge and, for just a little while, rest their bare bum cheeks on the shelf next to the vegan chicken free slices?.
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My new book 'When the War Comes In' is set in my hometown of Wallsend where Sting also grew up. This is the house where he lived in as a boy, just a stone's throw away from shipyard which plays a vital part in my story. I think they missed a trick by not calling it 'Woksanne'.
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RT @MissC_1717: I’ve only scan read the Writing Framework BUT I’m loving what I’m seeing about early writing¬ raising expectations way a….
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RT @readingagency: Don’t miss our #TeachersReadingChallenge launch webinar on 10 July! Get expert insight, summer book recs, and practical….
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RT @janeconsidine: In case you missed this evening's live stream all about The Writing Framework, you can watch it here .
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RT @BookmarkCharity: Today The Story Corner is being delivered to nearly 188,000 schools and community spaces!. 🌊 Dive into our latest ocea….
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RT @OpenUni_RfP: Delighted to support the National Year of Reading 2026 🎈🎈 @educationgovuk delivered by @Literacy_Trust and all those commi….
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RT @beanstalkreads: At @beanstalkreads we fully support this initiative & with over 50 years of experience working with volunteers to deliv….
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RT @educationgovuk: From bestselling authors to literary champions – hear why reading matters for our future. Join us in 2026 for the Nati….
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RT @janeconsidine: IT’S HERE! The Writing Framework has landed!. 🚨 IT’S A BELTER! A powerful blend of explanation and practical advice for….
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RT @CressidaCowell: THRILLED to be at 10 Downing Street yesterday giving a speech welcoming Bridget Phillipson’s announcement that 2026 wil….
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RT @KieranJFanning: Available to pre-order now in @DubrayBooks @eason @AntoniasBooks and all good bookstores!
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Forget the heatwave, it’s these 6am dog walks that I’m struggling with.
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