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Newcastle would also be really good - I was supervised by Kim Reynolds at Roehampton, she went on to Newcastle. I don't know if she is still there.

Definitely not the only person - I did a great MA in Children's literature at Roehampton years ago, which looked at it as a part of English literature. Discovered some fascinating unknown authors like Lucy Clifford & wrote a dissertation on the pedagogy of Maria Edgeworth.

The Good Literary Agency founders 'heartbroken' to close agency after funding bid 'fails' The Good Literary Agency (TGLA) will close at the end of March with all staff, including agents, being made redundant.

Shocked at the imminent closure of the Good Agency, and deeply sorry for everyone who's affected. I can't understand what happened. This is a unique, innovative arts business - exactly what we're always being told we should create. www.thebookseller.com/news/the-goo...

Year end message – 2024 In 2023 – 2024, thanks to funding from ALCS and Arts Council England (National Lottery Project Grants) we’ve delivered the following….

It's nearly the end of 2024! Here's our summing up: megaphonewrite.com/2024/12/16/y...

In lieu of the recent CLPE report, I’m offering a submissions package review (1st 3 chapters, synopsis & query letter) to an ESEA contemporary MG writer. To apply, please email me a bit about yourself and your MG at lui@lui-land.co.uk by Dec 31, 2024. I’ll choose the recipient in early Jan 2025.

some conversations this morning have me wondering: book folks, what do you wish there were more of in how books are covered? and by that I mean: lists? reviews? columns? themed essays? straight-up recommendations? something else I've never thought of?

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📢 Don't miss this #BookTrustRepresents competition!

We want children to share reviews of books in which they feel their identity is authentically represented.

Discover our superstar judges, the incredible prizes (including a £3000 library) and how to enter 👇

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Please have a look at this, ESEA writers! Great opportunity here from www.lui-land.co.uk

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Here's a great opportunity for free mentorship! Head to Instagram for details of how to apply...

#publishing #literaryagent #kidlit #publishers #reflectingrealities - discover the talented children's and YA writers who've been mentored by Megaphone Writers CIC and @allstorieswrite.bsky.social in our e-booklet. DM us for a copy!

Writers of this better place: I’m closing submissions soon but before I do, I’d love some final books to sell! Here’s my #mswl:

High-concept YA - if it includes & addresses untold histories / historically marginalized characters, all the better

YA horror - ALL OF IT

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A massive privilege for me and Leon to be a small part of bringing books and families together.
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Q&A with Jasmine Richards Storymix c.e.o. Jasmine Richards on the industry’s “breathtakingly swift rollback” on its commitment to diverse stories and her inclusive children’s fiction studio’s move into publishing.

Perfect timing and news! Storymix goes into publishing. Literally just been saying how much we need this 😅 www.thebookseller.com/features/jas...

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A good time to recommend the fantastic Colourful Bookshelf run by author Chitra Soundar: uk.bookshop.org/shop/thecolo...

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I've read many FAB #books but the one that left a lasting impression (this needs a film adaptation!!) is #NorthernBoy by @ihussainwriter.bsky.social 👌🏼💖
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This is crucial work to be carried out long-term, thanks again to CLPE. It's disappointing to see the drop in overall presence of racially minoritised characters - but I'm shocked by the *halving* of books with racially minoritised main characters.

So delighted to hear that our 2020-21 mentee Munira Jannath has won the Faber books' FAB prize publishers' text category! Congratulations Munira!

This is such sad news. Please please buy from them if you can!

Think about 'the drama of the turning page' - Barbara Bader, well worth looking up the rest of the quote.

Working-class Writing: Why your voice needs to be heard - Women's Prize Join 2025 Women’s Prize for Fiction chair of judges and writer Kit de Waal and 2025 Discoveries judge and novelist Dreda Say Mitchell for this online event exploring the challenges […]

This Thursday online 7-8 pm GMT

Edinburgh Young adult Fiction Prize — Scottish Arts Trust For writers and illustrators of novels and graphic novels created for readers aged 12 years and older. All genres including humour, romance, drama, horror, queer, contemporary, realist, speculative f...

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An excellent and hugely important book. Love everything by Catherine Johnson. A phenomenal writer.

Some new UK literary agents, reviewers and publishers on this starter pack now. Please do let me know if you want to be added to the list!

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We're celebrating #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth with beautiful titles from #NativeAmerican authors and illustrators!

Help us spread joy by donating a copy of your favorite book from our #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth WISHLIST!!

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Because the books people read as children are the ones that stay with them longest... you could write/ illustrate the first book they ever loved 😍