Francesca Simon
@simon_francesca
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Writer & opera librettist. Author of the Horrid Henry books, Salka,Two Terrible Vikings,The Lost Gods, & Costa & YA book prize shortlisted The Monstrous Child.
Joined September 2012
My first novel for adults, published by @FaberBooks and @ProfileBooks in April, inspired by the cantata THE FAERIE BRIDE I wrote with composer @gavhiggins. Glorious cover artwork by Charlotte Day
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I know so many men who’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer. National screening would be life saving
"My father died of prostate cancer." Prostate Cancer Research is calling for a national targeted screening programme for those at high risk of the disease. Sir Steve McQueen and Soho House founder Nick Jones, both diagnosed in 2022, discuss the importance of tests. #R4Today
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I am shocked that women journalists were excluded from the press conference addressed by Mr Amir Khan Muttaqi of Afghanistan In my personal view, the men journalists should have walked out when they found that their women colleagues were excluded (or not invited)
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So pleased that the #Nobelpeaceprize has gone to a real champion of democracy, Venezuela’s brave opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. I interviewed her in hiding last year https://t.co/007QboryGm
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My rip off degree of Old and Middle English led directly to #HorridHenry and millions of books sold, and kids becoming readers. Oh, and I was on one of those visas Reform vows to revoke
I’m Spartacus. English Lit. Je ne regrette rien (sorry I do realise that’s French).
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Wonderful evening to support the @lonbookproject which gives books to the million kids who have no books of their own. Podcast on 19 November
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So thrilled that FINALLY, every state primary school will have a library (most people don't know this is currently not the case) by 2029. Thanks to #LibrariesforPrimaries campaign and @Literacy_Trust for making this happen. And thanks to @RachelReevesMP for the committment
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Don’t have a school library? #LibrariesForPrimaries is a fully funded programme bringing brand new books, library furniture, staff training and more to eligible schools. Apply today:
librariesforprimaries.org.uk
We work with hundreds of schools across the UK to give them the training, resources, books and furniture that they need.
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Wonderful news! Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England
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Exclusive: Chancellor also set to unveil plans to get young people back into work in party conference speech
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I read some of the Amelia Earhart files. It was crazy that her last radio transmission was her asking for the release of the Epstein files.
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@renault_uk have been in touch and all sorted. It did not help that I gave them a misspelled email address so slate wiped and I am looking forward to trying out my first electric car
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Dear @renault_uk I have now tried twice to organise a test drive at #renaultBattetsea for next week and been promised callbacks to confirm a time and…nothing. Not exactly confidence inspiring at the beginning of a relationship
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Autumn is drawing in and there’s no better time to share a spooky story or two. Join us for a four-week Creative Writing Workshop with award-winning children’s author, @sbutlerbooks, concocting scary tales in time for Halloween Book your place here. https://t.co/IncoYu0o5c
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Gavin!!!!!
Super thrilled to have won a @londoncritics award last night! Massive congratulations to the other winners @L_vd_Heijden @Mishkapianist @WelshNatOpera @DandyJessica @ccorderoy #johnfindon - very happy composer! @BBCNOW @NYO_GB @NYBBGB @bengoldscheider @classicjacko
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The #BBC500Words competition is OPEN for entries! For kids aged 5–11, this is their chance to unleash their imagination and share their stories with the world. Spelling, punctuation and grammar don't count, it's all about the creativity! Find out more 👉 https://t.co/jfzbSxDxbG
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BBC Live Lessons are back! And we're kicking off with a 500 Words-themed lesson, to celebrate the launch of the competition! Here's Sir Lenny Henry with the details 👇 #BBC500Words #BBCLiveLessons
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We can’t wait to read your stories! And remember 50 Finalists get to celebrate at a party at Windsor Castle!
BBC 500 Words Competition launches TODAY! It’s the UK’s largest writing competition for 5-11-year-olds and a wonderful way to inspire budding young authors! Find out all you need to know here: https://t.co/orn7QEqDU3
#BBC500Words
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As the Jewish New Year begins, prayer is not only about asking for blessings, but about holding onto the hope that we can bring light into the darkness and that the year ahead will be better than the last. This season is about reflection and renewal. My wish is simple: that we
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Great fun tonight and what a way to launch #bbc500words!
Mondays done right! ✅ A big The One Show thanks to our special guests Jon Richardson, Lindsey Coulson, Brett Goldstein, Imogen Poots & Francesca Simon ✨ Catch-up now! 👉 https://t.co/N3CCjfF4mg
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