Today #AAUKShivers is focussed on Laura Mucha & her record attempt for #nationalpoetryday This is the 1st verse of her fab poem I Am Brave , hear the rest here: tinyurl.com/MuchaBrave You can learn more about about Laura & book her here: tinyurl.com/AAUKLMucha Annie Everall OBE

Couldn't get a more Halloween appropriate front cover than M. P. Robertson Monster Vegetables! #aaukshivers We love the mix of fictional & factual content in this one. Learn more about the author and book him for a visit here: tinyurl.com/AAUKMPRobertson Annie Everall OBE

If you like spooky reads set in London then The Demon Undertaker is perfect for you! Author & scriptwriter @CameronMcazz 's story is great for fans of horror/mysteries 😨 You can read more about Cameron & book him for a visit here: tinyurl.com/AAUKMcAllister Annie Everall OBE

Today's pick for #AAUKShivers is certainly scarily believable & it's a story that will stay with you for a long time. You can read more about bali rai 's books and book him for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/bali-r… #halloween2024 Annie Everall OBE

Who wouldn't love reading about the adventures of a witchy black cat?! Cosmo is a very clever kitty & is always keen to help his mistress , such a fun series 🐈‍⬛🧙🏼#AAUKShivers Find out more about Gwyneth Rees books & book her for a visit here authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/gwynet… Annie Everall OBE

Exciting day today. I’m heading to the #LibrariesChangeLives parliamentary reception at House of Commons with CILIP SLG & ASCEL friends to share our belief and joy in the power of libraries. Will also be chatting with Josh Newbury MP who is also attending the event.

This will be such a great event

We're going to be celebrating #NNFN2024 by sharing some great factual books by our authors.We love this one from Matt Ralphs , it's all about the spooky creatures that live deep in the sea. You can book Matt for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/matt-r… Annie Everall OBE

Day 1 National Non Fiction November. My book is Small Stories of Great Artists by @LaurenceAnholt pub TASCHEN Anholt’s series of Art books brought together into one glorious joyful volume where readers get lost in each story. I loved it! Dannie Price 🌍 FCBG Authors Aloud UK

Book 2 for #NNFN2024 is There’s No Such Thing as a Silly Question by Mike Rampton & @Guilherme Karsten pub Nosy Crow Full of over 200 of the weird & wacky ?s kids love to ask. Think this is going to be a hugely popular book with children. It’s such fun! For ages 8-11 FCBG

This wonderful, highly illustrated book @ConorBusuttil has so many facts to learn about nature, it will keep kids reading for hours. So much to see & find on each page! #NNFN2024 Find out more about Conor's work & book him here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/conor-… Annie Everall OBE

Day 1 #GreatChildrensBooksAdventCalendar Ekaterina Trukhan Little Penguin Where Are You Ingela P Arrhenius Where’s Mrs Reindeer both by Nosy Crow Two colourful lift the flap board books each with a QR code to a song/ story reading. Ideal 4 sharing with babies For ages 0-3

Discovered a real gem of a cafe today. Had lunch with two friends Ju Ju's Cafe a lovely place on Brums canal side. Gr8 menu inc lots of gf options, Julie & Matt were lovely, couldn’t do enough to make sure dietary needs were met plus wonderful views of the canal. Will def go back.

When u r let out of your 2nd spell in hospital with strict instructions 2 rest 4 a few weeks & u find these waiting 4 u at home. Thanks Usborne Publishing Andersen Press Harper Fire HarperCollinsUK Otter-Barry Books Matt Goodfellow Geraldine McCaughrean Jenny Pearson Phil Earle @rachelgreenlaw

Why oh why is the Prima Facie play being put on The Rep It’s a lovely theatre but too small for such a popular play. It was mainly sold out before it went on general public sale. 😟😟 Needs to be Birmingham Hippodrome or The Alexandra for capacity

Thank you to the member of staff Lupo Lounge in Wolverhampton. He went that extra mile to make sure my dietary needs were met and ensured I had a really lovely lunch. 👏👏👏🌟🌟🌟 Will definitely be eating there again

We hope you all have a very happy and restful Easter spent doing whatever you enjoy best ........and if that's eating chocolate eggs well who are we to argue?! #easterwishes Annie Everall OBE

Just finished reading #CircleofLiars by Kate Francis pub Jul25 Usborne Publishing WOW very clever nail biting, gripping thriller that twists & turns & keeps reader guessing until very end! For 14+ Couldn’t put it down - loved it. @usborneya Fritha Lindqvist Authors Aloud UK CILIP SLG FCBG

We love the #LottieBrooks series Katie Kirby so we are very happy to be hosting an evening session with Katie in conversation with our own Annie Everall OBE on the 5th June 😊do come along & join the fun : tinyurl.com/AAUKKirby125 PuffinBooks

This is an amazing programme which has real impact. It is one element of the incredible work that Read for Good does