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Toxic masculinity doesn’t scream ‘approachable topic’ but @NateLessore manages to expose its ridiculousness while respecting teen readers. Using humour and intelligence, this novel provokes thought and opens minds - less Tate,* more Nate!

Honouring the heritage of fairytales, this feminist YA novel shows how one brave girl can bring down a misogynistic patriarchy when she takes control of the (actual) narrative. @WriterPolly’s engrossing novels portrays girls and boys as allies and equals - as it should be.

If your teen is struggling to make sense of current world events, this excellent novel by @ClareFurniss is an intelligent, insightful and (sadly) plausible story of how right-wing populism can take hold. A cautionary tale, but most importantly, a story of hope and empathy.

Romantic, tender and insightful, this YA novel is a celebration of first love. Neon is a sweet boy, respectful and loving towards the women in his life, exactly the kind of representation we need now more than ever.

The brownies look amazing and the message is so thoughtful, the lovely team at @HCGScoop made this bookseller feel very special - thank you! I think these are decadent enough to significantly increase the appeal of family book club and (possibly) share with Trish too!

Currently brightening my kitchen table - thank you so much to Lorraine, Lara and Hannah for sending this beautiful bouquet @KidsBloomsbury, @BloomsburyBooks

The #Nibbies celebrations have kept on rolling thanks to the lovely Bríd and Julia @panmacmillan, I’m spoiled! I’m very grateful!

I still can’t quite believe I won the #nibbie for Individual Bookseller AND met the amazing Katherine Rundell! Readers aren’t born, they’re made - children’s books are the bedrock of this cultural industry and cannot be undervalued. Child readers deserve all of our best efforts.

I mentioned Otto’s book-licking in my #nibbies speech on Monday, it appears he is also a trophy-licker! He’s still not happy about the ‘not my child’ comment, we’re trying to work through it. Individual Bookseller of the Year, yes, best dog parent, not so much…

Children deserve entertaining and diverse books which respect their readers. Investment in children’s books allows readers as well as publishing to flourish. This award is particularly significant to me as a children’s bookseller, thank you @thebookseller @PenguinUKBooks #Nibbies