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Organising Author, Poet, Illustrator and Storyteller visits for schools & libraries all over the world, #AIMHigh Days and #PoetrySlams in the UK. https://linktr.ee/authorsabroad #Edusky #Booksky #KidLit

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Happy #WorldBookDay!! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“๐Ÿš€

We'd love to hear how you are celebrating the day and to see photos from your visits, and don't forget, schools that have booked with us earn extra loyalty points for tagging us in posts about their visits so get tagging!!

#Readingforpleasure #GoAllIn

05.03.2026 07:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's March, it's Book Week and we already don't know if we're coming or going! ๐Ÿฅด

One thing we do know is that it's time for a brand new Artist of the Month and this month it's the brilliant @karenowenwrites! ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“๐ŸŽ‰

Read her interview now! ๐Ÿ‘‡
www.authorsabroad.com/latest-news/...

03.03.2026 15:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐Ÿงฎ Are you a #Maths Specialist looking for ad hoc work?

๐Ÿ‘‰ We're looking for enthusiastic maths teachers to deliver #AIMHigh Days all over the country on a flexible basis.

๐Ÿ“ฉ Contact aimhigh@caboodlebooks.co.uk for more information and to set the ball rolling.

#MathsSky #Education #MatheTeacher

26.02.2026 14:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our latest newsletter is out NOW! ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿ“

It's ideal for school librarians, literacy leads and anyone who is interested in #readingforpleasure and #kidlit! ๐Ÿ“š

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read it now at www.authorsabroad.com/.../newslett...

25.02.2026 15:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We've had a busy few weeks in the office as we make preparations for #WorldBookDay2026 ๐Ÿ“š๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ“š

There are thousands of books on their way to young readers ahead of upcoming visits and here are just a few of the books that we have sent out lately, how many have you read?

24.02.2026 15:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We are delighted to welcome the BRILLIANT Liz Hyder to the Authors Abroad gang!

Liz is the award-winning author of Bearmouth, The Twelve, The Gifts and The Illusions and her school visits work best for ages 7-14.

Get in touch for more information on inviting Liz to visit your school.

11.02.2026 14:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Today's recommended reads are for those of you who loved the #HungerGames and want more #dystopianfiction! Some are brand new, some have been out for a year or two, but they are all gripping tales that young readers will love!

If you're into it, read into it!

#GoAllIn #NationalYearofReading

28.01.2026 07:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Todays #readingrecommendations are jam packed with #mythsandlegends from across the globe! If your class loves epic tales, sagas and fantastical heroes then these are the books for you!

If you're into it, read into it!

#NationalYearofReading #GoAllIn

27.01.2026 15:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We've had a couple of days off recommending books to give you a chance to catch up with reading them! Today we're looking at #poetry books and we might be a tad biased because these are all by some of the brilliant poets we work with.

#NationalYearofReading

#GoAllIn

26.01.2026 15:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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If you have young readers that love a good detective story, then add these to their #tbrlist! There's hilarious detectives, heists, sleuths, clues and more!

If you're into fighting crime, read into it!

#NationalYearOfReading #childrensdetectivestories #goallin

22.01.2026 09:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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If you have young readers that love a good detective story, then add these to their #tbrlist! There's hilarious detectives, heists, sleuths, clues and more!

If you're into fighting crime, read into it!

#NationalYearOfReading #childrensdetectivestories #goallin

21.01.2026 07:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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These books are for all the #animallovers out there! There's non-fiction, fiction, animal adventures, rescues, detectives, funny animals, serious animals, and even a sprinkle of poetry!

Whatever your favourite animal is, if you're into it, read into it!

#NationalYearOfReading #GoAllIn

20.01.2026 07:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#Teachers in #Swansea!

We're holding an #AIMHigh Writing day at Townhill Community School next month and what better way to kick off the #nationalyearofreading than for your #giftedandtalented writers to join us?

To get your school involved, contact Laura@caboodlebooks.co.uk

17.01.2026 09:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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If space is more your kind of thing, then #goallin with these fantastic titles by some of our favourite children's and YA authors ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ“š

Or, you could read up on the latest developments in astronomy, or astronaut biographies..

Like space, the possibilities are endless!

#nationalyearofreading2026

16.01.2026 11:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are you ready to #GoAllIn for the #NationalYearofReading?

Whatever it is that you're interested in, read about it! Whether it's space, animals, technology, sport or fashion... if you're into it, read into it!

Check out goallin.org.uk to find out more today.

14.01.2026 11:21 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We're delighted to welcome Carnegie nominated author Beth O'Brien to the Authors Abroad team!

Beth's school visits include author talks, fairy tale workshops, poetry and interactive readings.

Get in touch to invite Beth to visit your school!

#edusky #schoollibrary

13.01.2026 11:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our January Newsletter is out NOW! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ“šโœจ

Including celebrating the #NationalYearofReading, author visits focusing on #Shakespeare, book reviews from author Ray Star and an interview with @oliversykesauthor.bsky.social

Read it here now www.authorsabroad.com/latest-news/newsletter-issue-thirty-five

08.01.2026 07:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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To kick off the new term we are delighted to welcome YA fantasy author of Blue Lunar and the Apex Grail, and Gideon and the Crimson Samurai, RL Baxter to the Authors Abroad team โœจ๐Ÿ–‹๐Ÿ“š

For more information on inviting Ricky to visit your school or library visit www.authorsabroad.com/search-autho...

07.01.2026 15:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our offices are now closed for the Christmas break and will reopen on Tues 6 January.
๐ŸŽ„โœจ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ…๐Ÿคถ๐ŸŽ„

If you really need to contact us, please email general@caboodlebooks.co.uk which will be checked intermittently, but please bear with us for a reply.

Wishing you all a wonderful festive break.

19.12.2025 12:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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100 question children's book quiz for pupils aged 7-11 in KS2 A children's book quiz for children aged 7-11 in KS2 .This literacy quiz is ideal for end of term school activities or holiday family fun.

schoolreadinglist.co.uk/resources/10...

#Kidlit book quiz for children in KS2. Genres include fantasy, historical, mystery, adventure & picture books. Ideal for end of term & includes a #Christmas round. #ukedchat

15.12.2025 10:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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New blog post: Recommended Christmas books, picture books, fiction and poetry. brian-moses.blogspot.com @attielime.bsky.social @scallywagpress.bsky.social

14.12.2025 18:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 4 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Canโ€™t believe a week has passed. The countdown stirs up Christmas cheer every year!
If youโ€™re toddling off to London, pop to see the tree and GLOW, commissioned by โฆโ€ช@PoetrySociety,โ€ฌโฉ in all its light box glory! What a wonderful poetry tradition theyโ€™ve established.

11.12.2025 11:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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With nativities, illness and EVERYTHING else it's verging on chaos in school, which makes us appreciate the enquiries we're getting all the more!

If you're trying to get organised for next term and want an in-person author visit to help celebrate the #YearofReading, get in touch!

10.12.2025 12:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Look North More Often 2025 - new Christmas poem 'Glow' unveiled - The Poetry Society Every year since 2009, as part of theย Look North More Often project, The Poetry Society commissions a poet to write a new poem to feature in the official celebrations welcoming the Christmas tree to L...

Still feeling a certain incredulity about having a poem displayed in Trafalgar Square. Grateful to โฆโ€ชโฆโ€ช@PoetrySocietyโ€ฌโฉ for trusting me to write this special poem.

poetrysociety.org.uk/news/look-no...

08.12.2025 22:14 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 8 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Iโ€™ve had a number of people asking to see the whole poem, as there have only been snippets on radio and tv, so here it is, without its light box glory. If you are very, very bored this afternoon, Iโ€™m scheduled to be on BBC London at 3.10pm, for an interview.

05.12.2025 09:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 11 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Have you been following along with our #AdventCalendar? There's all sorts of fun and treats behind the doors!

Head on over to www.instagram.com/authorsabroad to see what's behind todays door!

#ReadingForPleasure

05.12.2025 07:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Maths specialist Sharon Day is visiting schools in #Cumbria this January! ๐ŸŽ‰

We still have spaces on a couple of her events in #Carlisle and #Penrith - get in touch now to book places for your gifted #KS2 #mathematicians! ๐Ÿงฎ

๐Ÿ‘‰ aimhigh@caboodlebooks.co.uk
๐Ÿ‘‰ 01535 656015

#edusky

03.12.2025 14:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A.I.M. High day today. I love that children from a number of schools will have time and space to write. Thank you @authorsabroad.bsky.social

03.12.2025 08:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As always, a brand new month means it's time for a brand new artist of the month so say hello to the brilliant picture book author Donna David ๐Ÿ‘‹

Grab a cuppa, get comfy and read Donna's interview here ๐Ÿ‘‡
www.authorsabroad.com/latest-news/...

01.12.2025 15:29 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's beginning to feel a bit like Christmas and we've made our very own advent calendar! ๐Ÿ“…๐ŸŽ„๐Ÿ•ฏ๐ŸŽ…

Follow us on instagram @authorsabroad and keep an eye out for book giveaways and recommendations, offers, festive book joy and more as we countdown to the Christmas holidays and the big day itself! ๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽ‰

29.11.2025 08:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0