Many congratulations to Frank Cottrell-Boyce on becoming our new Children's Laureate. His many books are greatly loved - and so is he.

Ooh, I'm really looking forward to reading this! I love this original.

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I didn't know, but I absolutely love the idea.

The first Seamaiden spotted out in the wild!! Berlie Doherty https://www.facebook.com/BerlieDohe @publishinguclan Bounce Sales and Marketing ❤️📗

The first copies of The Seamaiden's Odyssey are swimming out into the world! A fully illustrated novel, out September 5th. Written by the always wonderful Berlie Doherty https://www.facebook.com/BerlieDohe and illustrated by me, for @publishinguclan. The designer is @Alphabeckles waterstones.com/book/the-seama…

I hope you love it!

MERMAID HELMET dated 1643 & made by Filippo Negroli (The Met Museum NY). In the mythical scenes, the #mermaid siren forming the helmet's comb holds a grimacing head of Medusa by the hair

⭐️🌊A LOVELY first review!🧜‍♂️🐚 'I loved this story so much that I almost don’t know where to begin!' ' Set against stunning blue backgrounds, silhouette work is used in the illustrations.... Each is a work of art to be lingered over and enjoyed.' Thank you Throughthebookshelf 😊

I'm reading the opening page and Tamsin Rosewell is talking about her artwork in separate videos on Berlie's You Tube and on my website berliedoherty.com/books/the-seam… Tamsin Rosewell @publishinguclan BECKYCHILCOTT Kathy Webb DHA Children's Books

When art defies reality… This thread on surreal sculptures and statues will blow your mind.! 1. Les Voyageurs By French Artist Bruno Catalano

Poetry Laura! Good to see your words again.

Happy bank holiday! And what better way to spend it than by listening to an audiobook? I have 12 free copies of I AM REBEL on audiobook - in my benevolence, I've decided to give them away to the first 12 people who retweet this and then reply with the word "woof". Have at it!

It was such an amzing day! Ooh, but cramp in hands!

my new blog is now live. Visit the wonderful mind of Frank Cottrell-Boyce berliedoherty.com/frank-cottrell… Frank Cottrell-Boyce Waterstones Books4Kids Teach Primary Children's Laureate Catriona Nicholson Macmillan Children's Books berliedoherty.com/frank-cottrell…

Waterstones in Sheffield also have 'signed by the author' stickers, and Sheffield's Rhyme & Reason Books have double-signed copies.

There's always been competition for reading. When I was little it was playing out. But parents - help your children by chatting to them about books, reading to them, and reading yourselves! theguardian.com/books/2024/nov…

My favourite spread.

AT THE END OF THIS WEEK I WILL BE CLOSING MY X ACCOUNT. PLEASE FIND ME ON BLUESKY as @berlie-6.bsky.social.