Patricia Elliott

Could you stay true to your beliefs in the face of certain death? @Crr1Randall tells the story of two brave #Christian women in #Roman times who did just that & the grisly fate that awaited them in the arena. Plus a great writing challenge #KS2 #edutwitter youtu.be/WrXOO7vgaro

Calling all secondary schools! Bookbuzz registrations are now open! Get your KS3 students excited about reading for pleasure and add an extra 32 books for your school library.

"Write a bit, research a bit, write a bit; in that order. It’s so tempting to make yourself into an expert, and then start writing, but that doesn’t usually work." Bestselling author @natasha_pulley has advice for new #histfic writers: bit.ly/HistoriaNatash… @BloomsburyBooks

The right book can change a child's future. It can open their minds to new possibilities and help them develop a life-long love of reading and learning. Help us change more lives with the magic of reading today.

Thank you to @PElliottAuthor, today's special guest @IbstockSenior Inklings club. We won her visit @CWISL CWIZZ. Pupils learned about her inspiration before having a go themselves. Hope to see one of these pupils' work on bookshelves or screen one day 🤗#IbstockBookFest23 🕵️📚✍️

@IPSLIB @IbstockSenior @CWISL Thank you, @IbstockSenior ! I loved coming and what a talented, outgoing and imaginative lot the Inklings are - and great to see so many keen readers with them, too! Best of luck to you all

Don't miss our Unconference next week, where *you* choose what we discuss. Plus we have the fab Elle McNicoll @BooksandChokers as our keynote speaker! 📅 Sunday 26 February 🕤 9.30am to 4pm 📚 Balham Library 🎟️cilip.org.uk/events/EventDe… 📧 lucinda.murray@gmail.com

My first video for @TimeTunnellers - naturally about a subject very close to my heart: the life and work of Lord Shaftesbury, who legislated for the rights of child workers and other vulnerable people in the #Victorian era 😊

We have 3 wonderful copies of #TheRescueofRavenwood by @NatashaFarrant1 to #Win! Enter to join Bea, Raffy & Noa on a story of truth and hope, as they set out to rescue a house, a wood, a garden and a solace for wildlife. RT/Flw by Feb 24 @FaberChildrens #WRDMagComp

⭐️BUNDLE GIVEAWAY⭐️ Win 10 great graphic novels! There's something for everyone from emerging readers aged 6+ through to young adults. Check out the books here: bit.ly/3ayLgDD To enter: RT, FLW & tell us who would like to read these books? UK only Ends 26/02

Delighted to be presenting here tomorrow! @NosyCrow @WelbeckKids @AnneClarkLit

“The government must take decisive action now to avoid a crisis in our libraries”. Thank you to @thetimes for printing my letter today

Hear hear! ⁦@AmandaPCraig⁩ in ⁦@thetimes⁩

2nd Feb, 7-8pm @simonjamesgreen - Boy Like Me - EXCLUSIVE reading! Simon will read EXCLUSIVELY from his yet-to-be published, new YA novel! Fun & high energy with lots of comedy anecdotes, this is the perfect event for celebrating equality. age 13+ steppingintostories.org/event-details-…

1st Feb 7.30-8.30pm Diversity in Publishing - @jeffreykboakye & @sophiekingo, with @candygourlay Renowned panellists discuss the lack of new voices in publishing; the need for better representation; the role of books in raising a modern family & more! steppingintostories.org/event-details-…

1st Feb 4-5pm @StationHall_HH @tibolota - History Atlas Prepare to embark on a global tour through time! With quirky facts, astonishing characters and compelling stories, this is history at its most entertaining steppingintostories.org/event-details-…

Just finished in one sitting, quite literally couldn't put it down. @louisareid on fire here in this anthem to truth and courage, to the enduring power of friendship and solidarity. @guppybooks

Just TEN DAYS until Lockwood launches! In the meantime, #JoeCornish and I are waiting patiently behind the iron line. ⚔️ #LockwoodandCo 27th January @NetflixUK @FictionComplete

Our fantastic @BSUCreativeW MA in Writing for Young People is now offering an online route for those who can't study on campus 🥳🥳🥳 Our WYP MA has fostered many published authors 😍😍 Refine your craft and learn about the modern publishing industry. bathspa.ac.uk/courses/pg-wri…