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A lovely surprise to receive this proof, thank you @GraceEVincent I can't wait to read it 💜

🎶🎄 Prog rocking around the Christmas tree 🎄🎶 Death Metal author @tcoleswords unwraps an oft-forgotten prog rock classic, Greg Lake’s I Believe in Father Christmas. 🔗 bloomsbury.com/uk/discover/bl…

Happy Pansexual Pride Day! We're holding space for all you pan angels 🩷💛💙 #PanPrideDay

Follow @TashPayneComms (and fabulous Bloomsbury poet @joshuaseigal) on 'a day in the life' of our LitUp Hastings outreach programme, which Tash leads in collaboration with @Literacy_Trust and @UOBAcademies ⤵️ Find out more about LitUp: bloomsbury.com/uk/connect/abo…

It's #TransAwarenessWeek! 💜🏳️‍⚧️ A reminder that bi+ identities are inherently inclusive of trans people. Our capacity to experience attraction to people of all genders aids the deconstruction of the gender binary. Fluidity in sexuality 🤝 fluidity in gender

A reading programme set up to help primary school children in Hastings most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic has helped boost pupils’ reading frequency and enjoyment, a report has found. Tap below to read more: bbc.in/3OatjhG

Today we publish the results of years 1 & 2 of LitUp Hastings, our schools outreach partnership with @Literacy_Trust. We're thrilled to share the positive impact LitUp is having on children, parents & teachers in one of the UK's lowest literacy areas. 🔗 bloomsbury.com/uk/connect/lat…

Had a great time meeting new people & celebrating 25 years of @readingagency's #SummerReadingChallenge at the Houses of Parliament today 🎈 Some much needed light and hope on a day that has felt otherwise sad and scary.

I absolutely loved Legacy at the Linbury @rbo_org tonight. Incredible choreography, music and performance. I could've watched those dancers dance for many more hours! 💃 rbo.org.uk/tickets-and-ev…

Jeannie knows the joy of snuggling up with a good book

“Can you recommend a play by a writer of colour?” @MethuenDrama today releases its second (Incomplete) Lit in Colour Play List, designed to support schools to create more representative and inclusive drama experiences. Find out more: bloomsbury.com/uk/connect/lat… 📸 @JFPlondon

We had a fantastic time at Argyle Primary School in Camden (Bloomsbury HQ's local borough) on ⚡️ Harry Potter Book Day ⚡️ Illustrator @JonnyDuddleDum taught over 400 local kids to draw dragons & the @wbtourlondon Learning Team brought along some original props from the films!

How many writers from ethnically diverse communities did you study in school? Not many? You might be surprised to learn that not much has changed… Until now! Join us on 23rd Oct as we bring rich and relevant works by Global Majority writers to life. 🎟️ bloomsburyfestival.org.uk/events/lit-in-…

Very proud to have pulled off an even bigger and better Highlights event for Bloomsbury this year! Alongside many colleagues, there is a small but mighty team of partners and talented creatives who help make it happen: @friendshouseldn, @Paradigmcrtv, @JFPlondon, @WurlinPromo ❤️

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So pleased to stumble on @QueerLitUK on a rainy Manchester Sunday and get my fix of badass northern witches 💖🏳️‍🌈

Amazing work by inspiring colleagues! 👏

YES so deserving, such a gorgeous book! 😍

@ClareFPovey Haha thank you Clare!

@TashPayneComms Saxophone and bass?? You are too cool!! Love this!

When I'm not at work I can mostly be found making music with this wonderful group of humans. This weekend we played a tiny festival in Shropshire raising money for a Ugandan choir. It was fantastic & a reminder of the importance of following your passions outside work too! 💛