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libby hamilton

@LibbyHamHam

I'm a picture book publisher who likes (among other things) zombies, basketball and donut seeds.

 London, UK
rocketbirdbooks.co.uk
Joined August 2011
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How much Elon Musk makes from the government a day: $8 million. How much a senior on Social Security gets a day: $65 Guess which budget Musk and Trump want to cut?
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J M Moore@Moore_J_M6 Mar 2024
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@Banxcartoons hits the nail on the head ...
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@BookBrunch26 Jan 2023
Rocket Bird Books (@books_rocket) is on the launchpad! Libby Hamilton (@LibbyHamHam)'s picture book list will operate under the umbrella of @BarringtonStoke when it launches in April bookbrunch.co.uk/page/articl… (£)
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Dino Sofos@dinosofos15 Oct 2022
Possibly the greatest moment in the Today programme’s history courtesy of Miriam Margolyes.
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We’re partnering with the brilliant arts organisation @MetalSouthend during their Essex Writers House event to offer 1-2-1s with @LucyRoge and @LibbyHamHam and a session for sixth-formers with @EisharKaur. More details and sign up here: ow.ly/pfV250IERF6 #AllStories
All Stories 2022–2023: Partnership with Metal Southend Free 1-2-1s with expert editors Lucy Rogers and Libby Hamilton - For picture book, middle grade and young fiction writers - 12 places available all on 26th April - Apply by 11th April - Located in Chalkwell Hall, Southend Free session for sixth-formers from underrepresented groups about working in children’s books by Eishar Brar, Editorial Director at Knights Of

ALT All Stories 2022–2023: Partnership with Metal Southend Free 1-2-1s with expert editors Lucy Rogers and Libby Hamilton - For picture book, middle grade and young fiction writers - 12 places available all on 26th April - Apply by 11th April - Located in Chalkwell Hall, Southend Free session for sixth-formers from underrepresented groups about working in children’s books by Eishar Brar, Editorial Director at Knights Of

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David McKee, beloved creator of iconic children’s books Elmer, Not Now, Bernard and Mr Benn has sadly died following a short illness. We all hope his spirit lives on for many more generations through his joyful, heartfelt stories. Full statement here: andersenpress.co.uk/david-mc…
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Lilika@lilika4917 Mar 2022
Happiness in one pic @FreeAnoosheh @FreeNazanin
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We'll be bringing @sophieinspace, the Carnegie Shortlisted author of 'The House with Chicken Legs', into your classrooms for FREE in June. Find out more about Pop Up Festival Presents - a week of free digital author visits - here: bit.ly/3eoGbjp
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Poet, @JayHulmePoet will be will be coming into your classrooms from the National Maritime Museum, to provide an author visit surrounding "Here Be Monsters" his new sea-themed book about difference and embracing who you are. FREE, on June 18th. Join in: bit.ly/2PVzWdm
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Fiona Lumbers@fionalumbers5 Nov 2018
I’m completely over the moon that Luna Loves Library Day has been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal! Congratulations @Poetryjoe and congratulations to all the other brilliant nominees too! #CKG19 #LunaLovesLibraryDay
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@Booktrust21 Oct 2018
Today we're thinking of the iconic Janet Ahlberg, who was born #OnThisDay in 1944. Her illustrations brought so much joy to so many people ❤️
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@jabberworks14 Sep 2018
#PicturesMeanBusiness has a new expanded website, thanks to @sonispeight! 👉picturesmeanbusiness.com So pleased to have Soni, @mrjamesmayhew & @mrphoenix on the team. (Do follow them all!) Thanks for the article, @tomtivnan! @Soc_of_Authors
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@thebookseller14 Sep 2018
The #PicturesMeanBusiness campaign is moving into “phase two”, with an expanded team and a new website: bit.ly/2CQpNaL
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Ness is going to be in Cambridge on 28th Sept & is available for one to one tutorials. Our tutorials are 50 minutes and cost £95. You’ll get written feedback & notes after the session. Ness has over 25 years experience in publishing. Get in touch at [email protected]
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Africa isn’t a shithole. It’s the most beautiful continent in the world. Beautiful,hardworking people. We have diamonds, gold, iron, cobalt, uranium, copper, bauxite, silver, petroleum, cocoa, coffee, tea etc. Sadly we have #shithole leaders like Trump shitting on us everyday.
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Pickled ink@InkledPicks11 Jan 2018
Such exciting book post today!! You’re a star @LibbyHamHam, thank you. I do love it! The debossed cover is so smart @evescoy 👏🏼🙌🏿
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Catching up with my reading pile. Looking After William is a delicately charming delight. Bravo @evescoy and @AndersenPress #kidlit #illustration 👌🏻
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This book is everything and every child should access to a copy. After the Fall by @dsantat “life begins when you get back up” 👌🏻📚❤️🍳 life affirming. #kidsbook
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What would you do if a big, shaggy monster popped up from under your bed? Perfect for young children who are a little afraid of the dark, #MrUnderbed makes ideal bedtime reading to help take away the scares of the night. waterstones.com/book/mr-unde…
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Right, let's settle this... it's the #BattleOfTheMonsters! YOU DECIDE! #MrUnderbed vs #MozTheMonster Which monster do you prefer? @chrisriddell50
90%Mr Underbed
10%Moz the Monster
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.@lemonysnicket's #TheBadMoodandtheStick is a 'skilfully immersive picture book... Children will love the engaging illustrations by @mattforsythe, and will enjoy Snicket's teasing moral'. Thanks for the review, @Telegraph!
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