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@whatSFSaid
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Author of Varjak Paw, The Outlaw Varjak Paw, Phoenix - and now TYGER! I also write about children's books & all things connected to them.
London
Joined November 2013
BOOK GIVEAWAY!!! I'm not on social media much at the moment, working very hard on my new book, which I think will be my best yet when it's done! In the meantime, I'm giving away signed copies of all my books so far. RT & like to enter, & say which book you'd like. Closes Dec 5!
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I'm beyond thrilled to be doing an event with Theo Downes-Le Guin, Ursula K Le Guin’s son & head of the Le Guin Foundation. We'll be talking about her books, her legacy & her never-ending inspiration. Join us if you love her too - Dec 3 @BurleyFisher! https://t.co/wfneLEhOm6
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Without Ursula Le Guin's inspiration, there is no way I would be doing what I do. What's your favourite of her books? https://t.co/Fi8EXWd1zp
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The author of Varjak Paw and Phoenix tells us how he wouldn't be a writer if he hadn't read Ursula Le Guin's The Wizard of Earthsea
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There's still time to enter my SIGNED BOOK GIVEAWAY! Please share & pass it on to anyone you know who might be interested...
BOOK GIVEAWAY!!! I'm not on social media much at the moment, working very hard on my new book, which I think will be my best yet when it's done! In the meantime, I'm giving away signed copies of all my books so far. RT & like to enter, & say which book you'd like. Closes Dec 5!
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The Year 4 kids at Birchwood Primary School have been inspired by the fabulous book ‘Varjak Paw’ by @whatSFSaid and the illustrations of @DaveMcKean . . . they’ve built this artwork in just one day, with all 60 kids taking part. 😺 https://t.co/28aN3vN8fg
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Some fabulous Y7s reading aloud during form time this morning! They’re over halfway through Tyger by SF Said! Well done to Ibrahim P and Mabroor H!! @SharplesSchool
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This is so true @whatSFSaid & I’d add that the books that are read to us when we’re young, by a trusted adult, stay with us & change us forever! Don’t underestimate the value of reading aloud and sharing stories! My fondest early memories involve my Dad and books 📚
The books we love when we're young change our lives FOREVER! So every time you help a child to find a book they love, and encourage them to read - you are doing something incredible & magical & life-changing. And it will never, ever be forgotten. #literacy (Art: Quentin Blake)
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… @rapclassroom & Karen Sands o’Connor @sandrastorytime with @catwrote & JT Williams. @MichaRosenYes who sang us out with join-in choruses 🙂 Look out for the blog up and coming on the IBBY site.
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The most recent @IBBYUK conference centred on what histories children are traditionally told and how these can be resisted, expanded, interrupted. A superb lineup of speakers including: Farrah @clpe1 Chris Haughton @storyvilled with @candygourlay & @balirai …
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Did you know our Power of Reading training uses research-backed methods to boost literacy? It helps children become engaged readers, improving comprehension, creativity, and confident writing. Join our FREE info event on 8 Jan to find out more: https://t.co/GeRVC3fV26
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Eric Huang, author and academic, shares how 'Reflecting Realities' has shaped his work and that of his students. This study provides insights into children's publishing and inspires change for a more inclusive future. Visit the link to learn more: https://t.co/ratJAE0Tnk
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Maybe creating a cultures driven by test and testing has driven children away from the sheer joy of Reading. Also the increasing use of excerpts rather than whole books. No money in school budgets to update library stock in schools . Not enough teachers who know about books…
MPs have launched an inquiry into why fewer children are reading for pleasure – and what schools are doing to get pupils into books https://t.co/0AC9d0xLXk
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No. 21 in #FavePicturebooks25 is… “We Are Definitely Human” by #XFang is a riot of farce! Three “definitely human” visitors (maybe “from Europe”) crash-land and discover the kindness of a village. Gorgeous, hilarious, and heartwarming. #PicturebookPage @PushkinPress
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Tonight
Tonight we are joined by poetry legend Michael Rosen for his powerful one-man show, formed of a double-bill of monologues on love, loss & mortality 🎭 Doors open: 6:45pm | Show starts: 7:30pm 🎟️ Tickets: https://t.co/SGRPjbOJqT
@MichaelRosenYes
#MichaelRosen #Poet #Poetry
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@michaelgove In fact, your influence on Year 6 writing has been dire, because it now consists of writing to a formula of so-called grammatical features such as expanded noun phrases, fronted adverbials and embedded relative clauses. Content is now secondary or disregarded.
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There's just one week until our webinar about engaging reluctant readers through shared reading at Key Stage 3! Join us as we chat to author Athena Kugblenu, teacher Dónall Ó Dochartaigh & @uksla Secondary School Librarian of the Year Julie Broadbent 👇 https://t.co/EqZXbhp7jO
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What's the news on the government backing 'Reading for Pleasure'? What's happening? Where? When? With who? @Booktrust
@Literacy_Trust
@TeresaCremin
@NEUnion
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"I think information books are fundamental in helping children understand and navigate the world." Ahead of our #IBA panel event this evening, we spoke to @RashmiWriting and @jasonlyon_ about creating engaging #informationbooks. Read more: https://t.co/Pbiatme6I4
#uksla #kidlit
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I've talked to three different people about library advocacy over the past two days. With the National Year of Reading and the government's commitment to placing a library in every primary school, this is an excellent time to demonstrate the real impact a library can have.
Championing Your School Library by @bcb567 is coming out in December! A comprehensive guide to advocating for your school library, this is a must-read for anyone committed to sustaining and growing their library services. Pre-order now👇 https://t.co/L65TFvg0af
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Children’s literacy charity @ChildrensBkShow launches fundraising illustration auction. https://t.co/bXJ8d1xNR2 Your chance to own stunning artwork by top illustrators & support a charity doing great work in schools. #NationalYearofReading Browse from today, bid from 28th! 🙂📚
alibrarylady.blog
The Children’s Bookshow is hosting an art and illustration auction to support its programme of free in-school workshops in 2026. Each year, the charity gives approximately sixty schools the incredi…
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