Having a fangirling sort of day… Met the extremely lovely Mel Darbon for coffee this morning 🤩 and just noticed my latest TikTok has been favourited by Holly Bourne. Whoop whoop! 🙌🏼

If we weren't already excited about LOVE IS IN THE HAIR, a feminist coming-of-age comedy by Gemma Cary find me on Insta/Threads, we sure are now! 💇‍♀️ Find this one on shelves in hardcover August 27th and in paperback August 2025: bit.ly/LIITH

Six début authors feature on this year’s YA Book Prize (The YA Book Prize) shortlist alongside more familiar names 👇 thebookseller.com/news/the-ya-bo…

What’s with all the booing over the Serbian national anthem, people? Not cool. 😢 Giving England fans a bad rep in the tournament already. Poor sportsmanship #euros #euros2024 #england

⭐ We're delighted to announce that Frank Cottrell-Boyce is the Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate 2024-2026! ⭐ Watch the full video to find out about Frank's plans for the role & his new #ReadingRights campaign: booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/chi… Arts Council England, North Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce

Thank you @JosephACoelho for all of your tireless work as Children’s Laureate over the past two years. You have done a sterling job promoting libraries and inspiring new readers and writers alike. Now have a well-deserved rest! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #childrenslaureate

Let’s Talk About the Most Ignored Group in Youth Fiction: 12-15 year-olds, a guest post by author L. M. Elliott @L_M_Elliott ow.ly/EFPC50SyZxC

With just 3 weeks until #publicationday, I am thrilled to share a link to preorder my #debutnovel! 😁 Aimed at girls 12+ but I reckon women of all ages would enjoy it! Buy for guaranteed giggles and body hair truths 😉🥸📚 #BookTwitter #yabooks #bookrecs shorturl.at/HXfGb

One week till publication!! 🥸🤓❤️ #loveisinthehair #debutnovel #youngadult #BookTwitter #bodypositive #feminism

On August 26, 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment was adopted and guaranteed women the right to vote. Today, you can celebrate #WomensEqualityDay with a few of our favorite feminist reads! 👇 getunderlined.com/article/femini…

ashley fairbanks Bridget George @doctheagrif Gemma Cary find me on Insta/Threads Adi Alsaid Mark Huntley Parsons 🚗Perfect for fans of New Kid and Smile, this contemporary graphic novel introduces a young boy navigating life with his dad, one car ride at a time. 🎉Happy #BookBirthday to Buckle Up by Lawrence Lindell! 🔗 bit.ly/3YCSBvG

🎉 Happy Publication Day! 🎉 We are thrilled to celebrate the release of some fantastic books that are out today and sure to capture your hearts and imaginations! 🌟

📚 Love is in the Hair by Gemma Cary find me on Insta/Threads Published by Delacorte Press - A heartwarming story about love, identity, and the power of embracing your true self. Whether you’re young or young at heart, this book is a must-read!

This ⬇️ bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod… from Mindhouse Productions and my colleague the brilliant Layla Wright now on BBC iPlayer

Yesterday I received my FIRST ever DM from a random member of the public who’s read my book! And she loved it - phew! 😅 Big moment ❤️ #BookTwitter #books #debut #authorlife #yaauthor

📢 Why is Young Adult fiction written for teens so popular with adult women? ❓ YA authors Catherine Doyle Catherine Doyle & Laura Dockrill join anita rani to discuss YA’s female characters, writers and readers in the latest of Woman’s Hour genre series. 📻 Listen now ⬇️