Me! Excited to follow the #YABookPrize winner announcement today from @edbookfest
Reading the @yabookprize shortlist has been so much fun. I am now looking forward to talking about these incredible books with my fellow judges
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It was so good to revisit the winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, THE CATS WE MEET ALONG THE WAY.
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Currently reading The Songs You’ve Never Heard from the @yabookprize shortlist. It felt only right to read this one on the beach. #yabookprize
Next up from the @yabookprize shortlist is When Our Worlds Collided #yabookprize
With so many amazing books on the @yabookprize shortlist it was hard to know where to begin but by random selection I went with The Eternal Return of Clara Hart #yabookprize
Just look at this year’s incredible @yabookprize shortlist! I can’t wait to get stuck in! Find out more about the shortlist here: thebookseller.com/awards/the… #yabookprize
Gary Deane retweeted
A huge congratulations to all the authors and publishers on the #YABookPrize 2023 shortlist!
Find out more: buff.ly/3CtqLFA
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.@LawrencePatrice, Gary Deane (@Dean_e1) and Charley Robinson (@CharleyTRH) have joined the judging panel for the #YABookPrize 2023.
Read here: buff.ly/3CsF1hY
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DON'T FORGET!
We're revealing the 2023 #YABookPrize shortlist tomorrow (15 June) at 12pm BST. Keep an eye on our socials to find out which 10 amazing books will be keeping our wonderful judges busy this summer📚
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No spoilers but I arrived home to find this box full to the brim with this years incredible #yabookprize shortlist! 😆 Don’t forget to check in on @yabookprize tomorrow at midday when the shortlist will finally be revealed 📚
I am beyond thrilled to be part of the panel for this year’s #yabookprize . Very much looking forward to meeting my fellow judges to discuss this year’s incredible shortlist. Look out for the shortlist reveal on Thursday 15 June at 12 noon.
Next to join the 2023 #YABookPrize panel is @Waterstones' National Children's Events Coordinator and all-round children's books enthusiast Gary Deane (@Dean_e1)! We'll introduce one more brilliant judge tomorrow before the big shortlist reveal at 12pm BST on Thursday 15 June🎉
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We’re thrilled to launch #WaterstonesKids today with a message from @UKLaureate @JosephACoelho on why children’s books are for everyone! We’ll be sharing the best books for kids from 0-12 here,
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Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Richard Adams’ Watership Down we're giving away a stunning limited edition, SIGNED AND ILLUSTRATED copy🐰
Follow us and retweet to enter. We will pick one lucky winner at random!
Giveaway closes Monday midday, keep your eyes peeled for a DM
What a wonderful few days full of Heartstopper activity, ending with a joyful and heartwarming event at @yourallypally with @AliceOseman and @NotAgainBen.
Happy publication day Alice and very best of luck at the NTA this evening.
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Meet Alice Oseman and visit Charlie Spring’s bedroom! We’re SO excited to announce a very special #Heartstopper event where 100 fans will get to meet @AliceOseman @WaterstonesPicc on Thurs 30 July. Tickets go on sale Mon 20 June at 6pm. Set your alarms!
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We're beaming as we look back on a fabulous evening at @WaterstonesPicc to celebrate #WCBP22. Congratulations to our winners @HGold_author @harryewoodgate & @CiaraNicG and to all the shortlisted authors and illustrators. Find all the books here: bit.ly/3LzCTrq
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We're beaming as we look back on a fabulous evening at @WaterstonesPicc to celebrate #WCBP22. Congratulations to our winners @HGold_author @harryewoodgate & @CiaraNicG and to all the shortlisted authors and illustrators. Find all the books here: bit.ly/3LzCTrq
This evening was an absolute treat! The absolute legend and most loveliest author on earth, Jacqueline Wilson in conversation with @holly_bourneYA at @WaterstonesPicc #babylove
Gary Deane retweeted
Shining bright, The Waterstones Children's Book Prize shortlist is here! Our booksellers have voted for their favourite new books for young readers, from toddlers to teens, and we have 18 books we can't wait to share with you. Find them all here: waterstones.com/the-watersto…
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