19/07/2024
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Congratulations and for your Little Rebels shortlisting!
🌟 Thrilled to announce that Storymix is a finalist for the Deutsche Bank Awards for Creative Entrepreneurs (DBACE)! 🎉✨
We’re honored to be recognized among such innovative individuals driving positive change in our society💡🌍
Congrats to all the DBACE 2024 finalists! 👊🏾🙌🏾Swipe to meet the 11 creative entrepreneurs making an impact.
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**Fantastic News! 🌟**
Our founder, Jasmine Richards, has been selected as a judge for The Week Junior UK Book Awards 2024! 📚✨
Jasmine is thrilled to join a panel of judges who are super excited to shine a spotlight on stories that inspire young readers and celebrate the talent and hard work so evident in children’s books in the UK.
Discover more at: www.theweekjuniorbookawards.co.uk/2024 📖✨
Congrats to .t.williamswrites and for being longlisted for the for THE LIZZIE AND BELLE MYSTERIES: PORTRAITS AND POISON published by ! What a line up of incredible books!
Huge Congratulations to .t.williamswrites
and the team for the Fest Award for Best Crime Novel for Children for Potraits and Posion the second book in the . The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries continue to defy categorisation. Historical fiction, crime fiction and fiction as social activism. We couldn’t be prouder of this series!
It's the first day of and luckily for Storymix we have lots of fab mermaid content. First up this May some gorgeous artwork by starring Aziza with both wings and a tail because whoneouldnt want to be a fairy mermaid!
Congrats to and for the shortlisting of Fablehouse from the Young Quills award from . So wonderful that this forgotten part of history from the post-war era of the 50s has been given a platform through the storytelling of the Fablehouse Series. What a lovely way to celebrate the publication of Fablehouse: Heart of Fire which came out yesterday.
Join Storymix founder Jasmine Richards, and hundreds of fellow writers, illustrators, agents and publishers at London Book Fair this year! 📚
With over a thousand exhibitors, hundreds of seminars, and eye-opening keynotes from bestselling authors, London Book Fair is the perfect once-a-year opportunity to learn, network, and gain insight into the international publishing industry.
If you're a writer or illustrator looking to publish your work, bring a writing pad and get ready to take lots of notes. What you learn, and who you meet, may just be the key to your success when you pitch your story in 2024!
Register now to attend the London Book Fair, and look out for the Preparing for Publication panel with our founder at the Author HQ!
We are proud to announce that Fablehouse has been selected for the collection in 2024! 💜
Fablehouse is an incredibly moving and important book, written by E. L. Norry (), illustrated by Thy Bui (), and published by
The world badly needs more empathy right now – it means a lot that FABLEHOUSE has been chosen as part of the 2024 line up from
Fablehouse shines a light on the forgotten histories of cared-for children born to white British women and Black American GIs after WW2. It also centres an enthralling and a magical adventure rich in Arthurian legend. ✨
🏰 ⚔️ ✨ Unlock the legends. Unleash the magic. Save your home. ✨ ⚔️ 🏰
Fablehouse is a children's home like no other. It's a safe haven for Heather and her friends, sheltering them from a society that won't accept the colour of their skin. But soon that is not the only danger that threatens them. When mysterious spirits infiltrate the house, stealing away some of the children, the friends must follow them to the heart of the underworld. There they find a magical court from Arthurian legend, where bewitched creatures are hatching a plan to take over the human world. With Pal, the gallant Black Knight, by their side, Heather and friends must resist the glamour of the Fae and battle the Champion. Can they find the inner strength they'll need to save their home?
Have a listen to a snippet from the Fablehouse audiobook to meet our main character, Heather – a character who you won't soon forget. 🎧
📚 Want to introduce the children in your life to epic stories AND support a charity that gets millions of children into reading? 📚
This February, 10% of children's book sales from Bookshop.org will go to reading charity,
Read it Forward in February and buy your books from Bookshop.org's Storymix Discover page (linked in our bio) to support Storymix create more of its signature fun-filled stories! Here are a few Storymix titles available through our store:
Ages 5+: Magic Faces by Esi Merleh, illustrated by and published by 🎨
Ages 6+: Aziza's Secret Fairy Door by Lola Morayo ( & ), illustrated by Cory Reid () and published by 🧚🏾♀️
The Marvellous Granny Jinks and Me! by Serena Holly (), illustrated by Selom Sunu () and published by 🪄
Ages 7+: Spellcasters by Crystal Sung (), illustrated by Wendy Tan () and published by 🔮
Future Hero by Remi Blackwood (.hamilmck), cover illustrated by Alicia Robinson (), insides illustrated by Deise Lino () and published by 💥
Secret Beast Club: The Mer-people of Crystal Pier by Robin Birch (), illustrated by Jobe Anderson () and published by 🧜🏿♀️
Ages 9+: The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries by J.T. Williams (.t.williamswrites), illustrated by Simone Douglas () and published by 🔍
Fablehouse by E. L. Norry () and published by 🏰
💥 The final book in an epic series – Future Hero: Battle for Sky Kingdom is out now! 💥
🦅 Destiny is HERE! Jarell is the Future Hero of Ulfrika, the land of his ancestors. He must return if he is to stop the sorcerer Ikala from gaining power 🦅
⚡ Join Jarell and his friends as they journey to Sky City to find what they need to defeat their enemy. Beware – danger lies ahead...⚡
Congratulations to the brilliant team: .hamilmck, who writes on the series as , cover illustrator , inside illustrator , and the team at ✨
The complete Future Hero series is now available to buy at all retailers 📚 Click the link in our bio to purchase through the online Storymix Discover store! 📲
🌟 Perfect for fans of Black Panther and Beast Quest
🌟 A winning blend of future tech gadgets and a fantasy world inspired by the mythology of Africa and its diaspora
🌟 Jarell, an ordinary boy who loves to draw, is the chosen one to save the world of Ulfrika
🌟 Told in accessible short chapters, filled with action and humour, this is a fun fast-paced adventure
🌟🎉 Happy Book Birthday to "The Mer-People of Crystal Pier" published by ! 🧜🏾♀️📚
This latest instalment in the Secret Beast Club series is a thrilling blend of adventure, magic, and mystery. Aisha and Jayden will uncover secrets of a mystical necklace and the mer-people of Crystal Pier which is in... Liverpool!
A huge shoutout to the brilliant who writes on this series as and the illustrator Their creativity and passion has given LIFE to this series. Above Rachael tells us what she liked most about this series and what it meant to her. Special thank you to editor and the editorial team 🧜🏿♀️🐚🌊
Remember all books purchased through our Storymix Discover store on helps us carry on creating stories that centre kids of colour in adventures full of joy and adventure! Link in the bio.
It was Founders' Day earlier this week and so we want to take the opportunity to spotlight our founder and reflect on our journey to becoming a multi-award-wining fiction studio.
Storymix has always been about more than just books. It's about creating a world where every reader can find themselves in a story and where diverse voices are not just heard but amplified.
As we celebrate this day, we remember how it all started. With a frustration of what wasn’t on the shelf. Jasmine's vision of cultivating new talent and producing groundbreaking narratives across publishing has not only made a difference on the shelves but also touched the lives of countless readers. Here she is talking to and for a BookTrust Represents event earlier this week and where she reveals why she really started Storymix.
📚To our Storymix community: Thank you for being a part of this journey. Your love for our stories makes everything easier. Here's to many more years of diverse, inclusive, and boundary-pushing storytelling!
To celebrate Make Your Dreams Come True day, here's some food for thought and a from the editors at Storymix to get you writing this weekend. 🖋️
🌫️ Think of a dream that has impacted you the most. What did you see? How did it make you feel? What makes this dream so memorable? 🌫️
Dreams are doorways into possibility. They can reflect our deepest fears and hidden desires – they can also be ridiculous, magical, or fun!
Take inspiration from your unconscious mind by deconstructing your dream into story beats. Note down everything you can remember, then complete a writing exercise where your dream happens in real life.
✍️ Who is your protagonist? What is happening to them? How does your protagonist react to this situation? What is your protagonist feeling – and why? ✍️
In Aziza's Secret Fairy Door, Aziza opens a doorway into a magical town called Shimmerton. Like her poster says, Aziza DREAMS BIG – and Shimmerton reflects that expansive imagination! Don't be afraid to expand on your dream and take your protagonist to new dimensions.
Good luck! Let us know how you did by tagging – we would love to hear from you!
Illustrations by Cory Reid, Aziza's Secret Fairy Door.
Back-to-school yet? 📚 Join Storymix founder and author Jasmine Richards () for an exciting virtual author visit with and Sabine Adeyinka!
In this virtual school event, we’ll celebrate bookmakers out there with three authors who will share their journeys into bookmaking: their successes and their mistakes to break down children’s assumptions of becoming a storyteller.
Head over to booktrust.org.uk to book your free spot!
We're beyond excited to be sharing the cover for Fablehouse, out 8th June! Thank you Thy Bui () for this beautiful artwork!
Fablehouse is a brand new middle grade series written by Emma Norry (), published by Bloomsbury (). Perfect for fans of Asha and the Spirit Bird, Fablehouse explores themes of belonging, friendship and a quest for survival set against a backdrop of mythical realms and ancient legend.
Pre-orders of Fablehouse are available now https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/fablehouse-emma-norry/7251104?ean=9781526649539
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A dangerous quest lies ahead . . . rediscover the forgotten.
Fablehouse, a mysterious mansion surrounded by ancient woodland, is home to some of Britain’s ‘Brown Babies’, born during the Second World War. At first, Heather is suspicious of how friendly the other kids are, especially Arlene, Nat and Lloyd. But exploring together, they find a stone tower whose otherwordly secrets bond them. There they meet Palamedes, a knight from King Arthur’s court. He warns them that a danger not of this world is coming. Heather and her friends must join Pal’s quest if they are to have a hope of saving Fablehouse and the children who call it home . . .
Still so utterly thrilled about the news that The Lizzie and Belle Mysteries: Drama and Danger has been shortlisted for the prize. Congrats again Joanna and and . You’ll be able to spot Lizzie and Belle in the windows of Waterstones up and down the country - what a stage for our two magnificent young women. Do keep an eye out as well for and her magnificent picture book I Am Not a Prince. Rachael with her other author hat also writes with Storymix as on The Secret Beast Club Series - out next week. Celebrations all round!
✨ Join the club, find the magic! ✨
Today we're revealing the cover for Secret Beast Club: The Dragons of Emerald Yard! This is the second title in a brand new series for 6+ readers. Filled with humour, creativity and adventure, this is the perfect new series for fans of The Naughtiest Unicorn and The Boy Who Grew Dragons.
The first book in the series, Secret Beast Club: The Unicorns of Silver Street, is out on 16 February! Pre-order your copy at bookshop.org
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Aisha and Jayden are definitely not fans of Outside.
Aisha would rather be home playing on her tablet or messaging her friends. Jayden thinks the worlds inside his books are much more exciting than the real one beyond his window.
But when they are asked to join the Secret Beast Club, a centuries-old secret group that protects mythological creatures, Aisha and Jayden discover that real magic could be closer than they think . . . you just have to know where to look . . .
Day 4 of Storymix’s Writer’s Bootcamp
✒️ Swipe for some valuable writerly advice from Storymix-ers Sara Grant, Ashley Thorpe and Jasmine Richards!
If you’re just discovering Storymix, we are an inclusive fiction studio that creates heroes for every child and tells stories where every child can be the hero. Make sure you’re following us for more writerly advice, tips and encouragement!
📚 BookTrust Represents reports that fewer than 5% of children’s book creators in 2021 were British people of colour.
Storymix is creating pathways for racially minoritized authors and illustrators into the creation of children's books. We nurture talent and work collaboratively to create joyful, exciting and organically inclusive stories for all children.
We’re always looking for creatives to breathe life into a Storymix series. Find out more and how to apply at storymix.co.uk/write-for-us
Day 3 of Storymix’s Writer’s Bootcamp
📖 Let’s continue testing your idea. Here are some advice and tough questions to ask as you develop your book idea.
If you’re just discovering Storymix, we are an inclusive fiction studio that creates heroes for every child and tells stories where every child can be the hero. Make sure you’re following us for more writerly advice, tips and encouragement!
📚 BookTrust Represents reports that fewer than 5% of children’s book creators in 2021 were British people of colour.
Storymix is creating pathways for racially minoritized authors and illustrators into the creation of children's books. We nurture talent and work collaboratively to create joyful, exciting and organically inclusive stories for all children.
We’re always looking for creatives to breathe life into a Storymix series. Find out more and how to apply at storymix.co.uk/write-for-us
Day 2 of Storymix’s Writer’s Bootcamp
✍️ We’re sharing advice on how to unearth your story idea. Once you have your story idea, our advice is: test it before you dive into a draft. At Storymix we develop our ideas in stages – & we ask tough questions every step of the way. First – is it a story?
If you’re just discovering Storymix, we are an inclusive fiction studio that creates heroes for every child and tells stories where every child can be the hero. Make sure you’re following us for more writerly advice, tips and encouragement!
📚 BookTrust Represents reports that fewer than 5% of children’s book creators in 2021 were British people of colour.
Storymix is creating pathways for racially minoritized authors and illustrators into the creation of children's books. We nurture talent and work collaboratively to create joyful, exciting and organically inclusive stories for all children.
We’re always looking for creatives to breathe life into a Storymix series. Find out more and how to apply at storymix.co.uk/write-for-us
Welcome to Day 1 of Storymix’s Writer’s Bootcamp!
📝 Want to write a novel in 2023? Do you have an idea for a novel you’d like to write? The best ideas are personal. They tap into a story you feel compelled to write. Here are a series of questions to help you uncover your story...
Storymix’s mission is to place children of colour at the heart of joyful and exciting stories. As an inclusive fiction studio, we are in the business of generating lots and lots of ideas. We test each idea to make sure we are keeping our mission at the heart of each & every series we create.
📚 BookTrust Represents reports that fewer than 5% of children’s book creators in 2021 were British people of colour.
Storymix is creating pathways for racially minoritized authors and illustrators into the creation of children's books. We nurture talent and work collaboratively to create joyful, exciting and organically inclusive stories for all children.
We’re always looking for creatives to breathe life into a Storymix series. Find out more and how to apply at storymix.co.uk/write-for-us
Happy Lunar New Year to all those celebrating! 🧧🎊🧨
We have plenty of exciting new books and writerly content in the works at Storymix this year. Make sure you're following to see what's coming up in the Year of the Rabbit!
🐇 Swipe to see some of Storymix's favourite rabbit characters...
Swipe to read some valuable advice on storytelling from the writers that Storymix work with!
🖋️ We're bringing our 2023 Writer's Bootcamp to Instagram next week, with tips and advice for aspiring writers. Make sure you're following to take part!
We're starting the year with a collection of creative writing prompts to elevate and expand your stories. Our theme for January is New Beginnings! Swipe for some prompts to kick off your writing goals for the year. Use these to get out of a writing slump, add a new layer to your story or create a new one entirely!
🖋️ What are your writing goals for 2023? Have you made any writerly resolutions? We're bringing our 2023 Writer's Bootcamp to Instagram, with tips and advice for aspiring writers. Make sure you're following to take part!
Today is National Dress Your Pet Up Day! Here are some Storymix inspired costume suggestions for your fluffy friends...
🎨 Ozzy (Magic Faces) - Ozzy's blue collar with a pirate hat or eye-patch would make the perfect Magic Faces costume for your dog! Magic Faces: Heroes of the Pirate Ship is out 2 March.
🧚🏿 Hainu (Aziza's Secret Fairy Door) - All you need to achieve this look is your puppy and a pair of fairy wings! Aziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Magic Puppy is out 9 February.
🪄 Luna (The Marvellous Granny Jinks and Me!) - This mischevious cat is Granny Jinks' magical assistant! Dress your cat up as Luna with a red bow-tie and top-hat to match!
So delighted that Future Hero has been shortlisted for the Sparks Award! Congratulations as well to the rest of the shortlisted titles!
On to our penultimate shortlist, for readers aged 7 and above. Congratulations to all, including some familiar faces to the Spark! Book Awards.
OU Reading for Pleasure HarperCollins Children's Books UK Pan Macmillan Bookmark Scholastic UK Storymix Penguin Books Jenny Pearson Author Sam Copeland Author
🎆 Happy New Year from everyone at Storymix!
Thank you to our community of writers, illustrators and readers for your support of Storymix and all the books that have come out of our inclusive fiction studio so far -- books filled with thrills, mysteries, comedy and magic!
We're looking forward to sharing more exciting stories in 2023!
✍ Start working on your 2023 writing goals by joining our New Years Writer's Bootcamp, exclusively on Twitter
❄️ Merry Christmas from the Storymix team!
We wish our community of writers and readers a magical and festive day!
🖌️ Illustrations are from Aziza's Secret Fairy Door and the Ice Cat Mystery
🎁 Christmas Countdown Day 15
At Storymix, we’re counting down the days to Christmas with 24 days of fun, festive content!
Looking for last minute gift ideas? Is your child interested in fairy worlds, unlikely heroes, magic tricks, or a mystery story that will keep you guessing until the end? This Christmas, fill your child's bookshelves with fun, inclusive, and accesible stories!
Swipe to see some of our favourite independent bookstores where you can buy our books this Christmas.
Make sure you’re following to join the countdown!
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Two weeks to go until Destiny Ink by @adeolasokunbi and published by @nosycrow hits bookshelves. It coincides with #empathyday from @empathylabuk which feels spot on as Destiny Ink is story about examining big and little worries through the magic of doodling and imagination! We can’t wait for you to meet Destiny and her friends and family!
The happiest of book birthdays to @elnorry_writer. It has truly been an honour to work on this series with you. You brought your full self to the writing of Fablehouse and your heart shines out on every page. Big thanks as well to the @bloomsburychildrens team who have created such a strong package for this series and invaluable editorial guidance. Thank you @thycup246 for another fantastic cover. Happy Birthday Fablehouse:Heart of Fire!
Thank you @booktrust for hosting the cover reveal for Destiny Ink: Sleepover Surprise written and illustrated by @adeolasokunbi and published by @nosycrow. Repost below. ⭐ Cover reveal alert! ⭐ We’re thrilled to unveil the cover for #SleepoverSurprise, the first book in the #DestinyInk series from Adeola Sokunbi (designed by Elisabetta Barbazza)! The series is about using creativity to overcome your worries ❤️ @storymixstudio @NosyCrow @2t2z
We are proud to announce that Fablehouse has been selected for the #ReadForEmpathy collection in 2024! 💜 Fablehouse is an incredibly moving and important book, written by E. L. Norry (@elnorry_writer), illustrated by Thy Bui (@thycup246), and published by @bloomsburychildrens The world badly needs more empathy right now – it means a lot that FABLEHOUSE has been chosen as part of the 2024 #ReadForEmpathy line up from @empathylabuk Fablehouse shines a light on the forgotten histories of cared-for children born to white British women and Black American GIs after WW2. It also centres an enthralling and a magical adventure rich in Arthurian legend. ✨ 🏰 ⚔️ ✨ Unlock the legends. Unleash the magic. Save your home. ✨ ⚔️ 🏰 Fablehouse is a children's home like no other. It's a safe haven for Heather and her friends, sheltering them from a society that won't accept the colour of their skin. But soon that is not the only danger that threatens them. When mysterious spirits infiltrate the house, stealing away some of the children, the friends must follow them to the heart of the underworld. There they find a magical court from Arthurian legend, where bewitched creatures are hatching a plan to take over the human world. With Pal, the gallant Black Knight, by their side, Heather and friends must resist the glamour of the Fae and battle the Champion. Can they find the inner strength they'll need to save their home? Have a listen to a snippet from the Fablehouse audiobook to meet our main character, Heather – a character who you won't soon forget. 🎧 #EmpathyLab #Fablehouse #Magic #Fae #Mythology #Books #ChildrensBooks #ChildrensLiterature #KidsBooks #KidLit #Bookstagram #KidsBookstagram #RaisingReaders #WeNeedDiverseBooks #WeNeedDiverseBooksForKids #DiverseBooksForKids #DiverseBooks
💥 The final book in an epic series – Future Hero: Battle for Sky Kingdom is out now! 💥 🦅 Destiny is HERE! Jarell is the Future Hero of Ulfrika, the land of his ancestors. He must return if he is to stop the sorcerer Ikala from gaining power 🦅 ⚡ Join Jarell and his friends as they journey to Sky City to find what they need to defeat their enemy. Beware – danger lies ahead...⚡ Congratulations to the brilliant #FutureHero team: @isaac.hamilmck, who writes on the series as #RemiBlackwood, cover illustrator @aliciarobinsonart, inside illustrator @deise_lino, and the team at @scholastic_uk ✨ The complete Future Hero series is now available to buy at all retailers 📚 Click the link in our bio to purchase through the online Storymix Discover store! 📲 🌟 Perfect for fans of Black Panther and Beast Quest 🌟 A winning blend of future tech gadgets and a fantasy world inspired by the mythology of Africa and its diaspora 🌟 Jarell, an ordinary boy who loves to draw, is the chosen one to save the world of Ulfrika 🌟 Told in accessible short chapters, filled with action and humour, this is a fun fast-paced adventure #Books #ChildrensBooks #ChildrensLiterature #KidsBooks #KidLit #Bookstagram #KidsBookstagram #RaisingReaders #WeNeedDiverseBooks #WeNeedDiverseBooksForKids #DiverseBooksForKids #DiverseBooks #FutureHero #Afrofuturism #InclusivePublishing #OwnVoices #RepresentationMatters #Diverse #Inclusive #BlackBooks #BlackPanther #SupportBlackBusinesses #BlackOwnedBusiness
🌟🎉 Happy Book Birthday to "The Mer-People of Crystal Pier" published by @puffinuk! 🧜🏾♀️📚 This latest instalment in the Secret Beast Club series is a thrilling blend of adventure, magic, and mystery. Aisha and Jayden will uncover secrets of a mystical necklace and the mer-people of Crystal Pier which is in... Liverpool! A huge shoutout to the brilliant @rachdavisauthor who writes on this series as #robinbirch and the illustrator @jobeus3000 Their creativity and passion has given LIFE to this series. Above Rachael tells us what she liked most about this series and what it meant to her. Special thank you to editor @clarewhitston and the editorial team @puffinbooksuk 🧜🏿♀️🐚🌊 Remember all books purchased through our Storymix Discover store on @bookshop_org_uk helps us carry on creating stories that centre kids of colour in adventures full of joy and adventure! Link in the bio. #NewBooks #Mermaids #Fantasy #Unicorns #Dragons #UnicornBooks #DragonBooks #Books #ChildrensBooks #ChildrensLiterature #KidsBooks #KidLit #RaisingReaders #Bookstagram #KidsBookstagram #Authors #Illustrators #WeNeedDiverseBooks #WeNeedDiverseBooksForKids #DiverseBooks #InclusivePublishing #OwnVoices #RepresentationMatters
It was Founders' Day earlier this week and so we want to take the opportunity to spotlight our founder @writeonauthor and reflect on our journey to becoming a multi-award-wining fiction studio. Storymix has always been about more than just books. It's about creating a world where every reader can find themselves in a story and where diverse voices are not just heard but amplified. As we celebrate this day, we remember how it all started. With a frustration of what wasn’t on the shelf. Jasmine's vision of cultivating new talent and producing groundbreaking narratives across publishing has not only made a difference on the shelves but also touched the lives of countless readers. Here she is talking to @josephcoelhoauthor and @sabine_adeyinka_author for a BookTrust Represents event earlier this week and where she reveals why she really started Storymix. 📚To our Storymix community: Thank you for being a part of this journey. Your love for our stories makes everything easier. Here's to many more years of diverse, inclusive, and boundary-pushing storytelling! . . . #FoundersDay #Storymix #InclusiveStorytelling #Publishing #NewTalent #CelebratingDiversity #Books #ChildrensBooks #ChildrensLiterature #KidsBooks #KidLit #Bookstagram #KidsBookstagram #RaisingReaders #WeNeedDiverseBooks #WeNeedDiverseBooksForKids #DiverseBooksForKids #DiverseBooks #WritingCommunity #Writing #FictionWriting #AmWriting #AmEditing #AmQuerying #WritersCafe #WritersLift #BookTwitter #AuthorsOfTwitter #AuthorsOfInstagram #ChildrensBookWriters
To celebrate Make Your Dreams Come True day, here's some food for thought and a #writingprompt from the editors at Storymix to get you writing this weekend. 🖋️ 🌫️ Think of a dream that has impacted you the most. What did you see? How did it make you feel? What makes this dream so memorable? 🌫️ Dreams are doorways into possibility. They can reflect our deepest fears and hidden desires – they can also be ridiculous, magical, or fun! Take inspiration from your unconscious mind by deconstructing your dream into story beats. Note down everything you can remember, then complete a writing exercise where your dream happens in real life. ✍️ Who is your protagonist? What is happening to them? How does your protagonist react to this situation? What is your protagonist feeling – and why? ✍️ In Aziza's Secret Fairy Door, Aziza opens a doorway into a magical town called Shimmerton. Like her poster says, Aziza DREAMS BIG – and Shimmerton reflects that expansive imagination! Don't be afraid to expand on your dream and take your protagonist to new dimensions. Good luck! Let us know how you did by tagging #StorymixWritingPrompt – we would love to hear from you! #Books #ChildrensBooks #ChildrensLiterature #KidsBooks #KidLit #Bookstagram #KidsBookstagram #RaisingReaders #WeNeedDiverseBooks #WeNeedDiverseBooksForKids #DiverseBooksForKids #DiverseBooks #WritingCommunity #Writing #FictionWriting #AmWriting #AmEditing #AmQuerying #WritersCafe #WritersLift #BookTwitter #AuthorsOfTwitter #AuthorsOfInstagram #ChildrensBookWriters #Storymix #makeyourdreamscometrueday Illustrations by Cory Reid, Aziza's Secret Fairy Door.
We're beyond excited to be sharing the cover for Fablehouse, out 8th June! Thank you Thy Bui (@thycup246) for this beautiful artwork! Fablehouse is a brand new middle grade series written by Emma Norry (@elnorry_writer), published by Bloomsbury (@bloomsburypublishing). Perfect for fans of Asha and the Spirit Bird, Fablehouse explores themes of belonging, friendship and a quest for survival set against a backdrop of mythical realms and ancient legend. Pre-orders of Fablehouse are available now https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/fablehouse-emma-norry/7251104?ean=9781526649539 🍂🏠🍄 A dangerous quest lies ahead . . . rediscover the forgotten. Fablehouse, a mysterious mansion surrounded by ancient woodland, is home to some of Britain’s ‘Brown Babies’, born during the Second World War. At first, Heather is suspicious of how friendly the other kids are, especially Arlene, Nat and Lloyd. But exploring together, they find a stone tower whose otherwordly secrets bond them. There they meet Palamedes, a knight from King Arthur’s court. He warns them that a danger not of this world is coming. Heather and her friends must join Pal’s quest if they are to have a hope of saving Fablehouse and the children who call it home . . . #HistoricalFiction #BlackBritishHistory #BlackandBritish #Fablehouse #Legends #Mythology #MiddleGradeFantasy #MiddeGrade #MiddleGradeBooks #PubDay #NewBook #Books #ChildrensBooks #ChildrensLiterature #KidsBooks #KidLit #RaisingReaders #Bookstagram #KidsBookstagram #Authors #Illustrators #WeNeedDiverseBooks #WeNeedDiverseBooksForKids #DiverseBooks #InclusivePublishing #OwnVoices #RepresentationMatters
✨ Join the club, find the magic! ✨ Today we're revealing the cover for Secret Beast Club: The Dragons of Emerald Yard! This is the second title in a brand new series for 6+ readers. Filled with humour, creativity and adventure, this is the perfect new series for fans of The Naughtiest Unicorn and The Boy Who Grew Dragons. The first book in the series, Secret Beast Club: The Unicorns of Silver Street, is out on 16 February! Pre-order your copy at bookshop.org 🦄🐉🧜♀️ Aisha and Jayden are definitely not fans of Outside. Aisha would rather be home playing on her tablet or messaging her friends. Jayden thinks the worlds inside his books are much more exciting than the real one beyond his window. But when they are asked to join the Secret Beast Club, a centuries-old secret group that protects mythological creatures, Aisha and Jayden discover that real magic could be closer than they think . . . you just have to know where to look . . . #SecretBeastClub #NewBooks #Fantasy #Unicorns #Dragons #Books #ChildrensBooks #ChildrensLiterature #KidsBooks #KidLit #Bookstagram #KidsBookstagram #Authors #Illustrators #WeNeedDiverseBooks #WeNeedDiverseBooksForKids #DiverseBooks #InclusivePublishing #OwnVoices #RepresentationMatters
✨ FUTURE HERO: MISSION TO THE SHADOW SEA is OUT IN 4 DAYS ✨ 🎇 The second book in a major new series 🎇 Perfect for fans of Wakanda Forever and Beast Quest 🎇 Available at all major retailers 🎇 Discover more at futureheroseries.com! 🐋🔱 MEET THE UTELIF, ULFRIKA’S GREAT WHALES 🔱🐋 Jarell is back in Ulfrika. He and his warrior friend Kimisi are in the Underwater Kingdom, looking for the Iron Crocodile, but the evil sorcerer Ikala is looking for it too. Jarell and Kimisi need Tekanu’s help to find the Iron Crocodile, but first they must grant a favour… The Utelif stalk Tekanu’s waters, and she needs Jarell and Kimisi’s help to break their curse. Without completing the River Mother’s quest, the Iron Crocodile could fall into the wrong hands. Jarell and Kimisi’s path will not be easy. A vicious foe lies in wait for them in the Shadow Sea… 🌊 We're counting down the days to Future Hero: Mission to the Shadow Sea's release with sneak peeks into the characters, writers, story and more! Make sure you’re following @storymixstudio and find out what's to come in the second installment of Remi Blackwood's Future Hero series. #future hero #futureheroseries #weneeddiversebooks #diversebooks #christmasgiftideas #newbook #childrensbooks #bookstagram #giftideas #wakandaforver #blackpanther
✨ **FUTURE HERO: MISSION TO THE SHADOW SEA is OUT IN 5 DAYS** ✨ 🎇 The second book in a major new series 🎇 Perfect for fans of Wakanda Forever and Beast Quest 🎇 Available at all major retailers 🎇 Discover more at [futureheroseries.com](http://futureheroseries.com)! 🌊 🧜🏿♀️ MEET TEKANU, RIVER MOTHER of the MERPEOPLE 🧜🏿♀️🌊 Jarell is back in Ulfrika. He and his warrior friend Kimisi are in the Underwater Kingdom, looking for the Iron Crocodile, the second Iron Animal Jarell needs to complete his ancestor’s powerful staff. But the evil sorcerer Ikala is looking for it too… A dangerous beast stalks Tekanu’s waters, and the River Mother takes no sides. If Jarell and Kimisi can find a cure for the beast’s curse, Tekanu will give Jarell the Iron Crocodile. If they cannot find the cure, then Ikala might finally get his hands on an Iron Animal that will give him immeasurable and undeserved power. Jarell and Kimisi’s path will not be easy. A vicious foe lies in wait for them in the Shadow Sea… 🌊 We're counting down the days to Future Hero: Mission to the Shadow Sea's release with sneak peeks into the characters, writers, story and more! Make sure you’re following @storymixstudio and find out what's to come in the second installment of Remi Blackwood's Future Hero series. #future hero #futureheroseries #weneeddiversebooks #diversebooks #christmasgiftideas #newbook #childrensbooks #bookstagram #giftideas #wakandaforver #blackpanther
✨ **FUTURE HERO: MISSION TO THE SHADOW SEA is OUT IN 6 DAYS** ✨ 🎇 The second book in a major new series 🎇 Perfect for fans of Wakanda Forever and Beast Quest 🎇 Available at all major retailers 🎇 Discover more at [futureheroseries.com](http://futureheroseries.com)! 🔱 Jarell is back! 🔱 🧜🏿♀️🌊 Through the barbershop mirror and into the Kingdom of Ulfrika — What new dangers await Jarell? A cursed sea creature, a strange Underwater Kingdom, and a dangerous deal with a River Goddess…🧜🏿♀️🌊 When Jarell discovers that the fantasy world he is obsessed with doodling is real, he is launched into an incredible adventure. Ulfrika, the land of his ancestors, is in trouble and he is the hero they need. In this second book, Jarell returns to Ulfrika to find the Iron Crocodile, the second of four Iron Animals that he needs to complete his ancestor Kundi’s powerful staff. But Jarell is not the only one looking for the Iron Crocodile…the evil sorcerer, Ikala, wants it too. A dangerous beast stalks Tekanu’s waters, and the River Mother takes no sides. If Jarell and his warrior friend Kimisi can find a cure for the beast’s curse, Tekanu will give him the Iron Crocodile. But their path will not be easy. A vicious foe lies in wait for them in the Shadow Sea… 🌊 We're counting down the days to Future Hero: Mission to the Shadow Sea's release with sneak peeks into the characters, writers, story and more! Make sure you’re following @storymixstudio and find out what's to come in the second installment of Remi Blackwood's Future Hero series. #future hero #futureheroseries #weneeddiversebooks #diversebooks #christmasgiftideas #newbook #childrensbooks #bookstagram #giftideas #wakandaforver #blackpanther
Looking for a new favourite read this half term? Future Hero is the key to get them reading this holiday.
To celebrate the end of #faemay we wanted to share some box fresh Aziza’s Secret Fairy Door and the Mermaid’s Treasure books with you. Aziza 4 is out on June 9th. Bubbletastic!
Introducing our leading ladies... Granny ‘Joy’ Jinks is fun and lives a life filled with colour. She was a stage manager at a theatre in her youth – where she met Grandpa Jinks’s and helped with his famous magic act. She’d planned to join him on stage but his death cruelly cut this short and she put her dreams on hold… until now. Although she strongly disagrees with any suggestion that she should be slowing down or acting her age – Granny is sometimes at risk of letting doubts about her age and ability get to her. It will take extra determination to fulfil her dream at this point in her life – but with Jada alongside her, she can do it. Granny Jinks loves to wear colour - a pink cardigan over a green-and-white striped cotton dress. She calls Jada ‘my gem’ or ‘Jada Gem’. She’s especially good at card tricks and has especially slippery cards. Her wink is called the ‘Jinks wink’. **Jada** Jada is our heroine. She’s a little shy and sensitive – her mother is not really in her life and that has shaped her somewhat. But she is not defined by this. In fact, Granny says diamonds are formed under pressure. Jada sometimes finds speaking out loud to groups – like in maths class – intimidating. Jada can find her overprotective dad rather frustrating at times and she wants more independence. Granny’s playfulness and warmth allows Jada to let her creative side come out and have some fun. Jada has great courage underneath her shy exterior and is a loyal and supportive friend and magician’s assistant. **Tilda** Tilda has recently joined Jada’s school. It was Tilda who encouraged Jada to join with Granny Jinks in book 1. Tilda has the same red pack of slippery cards as Granny Jinks for her magic, and to keep her fidgety hands busy. She has a spray of freckles across her cheeks and green eyes. Her stage name is Tilda the Terrific. Tilda’s outer confidence pushes Jada to try things she may otherwise shy away from, but her soft
🎉 Woohoo! In seven days a brand new The Marvellous Granny Jinks and Me will be hitting shelves. This one is called Animal Magic! Over the next few days we will be sharing some snippets to get you in the mood for some Jade and Granny Magic. As always thank you to the creatives who make this book possible @selomsunu86 and @sareetadomingoauthor and the editors and storyliners involved. Thanks as well @simonkidsuk for the gorgeous package. The gold foil on this book is just 🤩
Meet Kimisi. 🦸🏿♀️ A warrior of Ayana, the Goddess of Storms and Rains. 🍵 A mighty griot with the power to reveal the stories of the past, present, and future. 🤝 A fiercely loyal friend. When Kimisi comes across a boy from another world, she does not expect him to be Jarell, the Heir of Kundi, and the prophesied Future Hero of Ulfrika. Nor does she expect to hear that Ayana has been injured from an epic battle against the evil sorcerer Ikala, who seeks to rule Ulfrika with an iron first. To save the magical Staff of Kundi from his clutches, and to give the prophesied Future Hero more time, Ayana used storm magic to scatter the staff’s four magical Iron Animals across the Ulfrikan kingdom. It is up to Kimisi and Jarell to find the Iron Animals before Ikala does. The future of all the worlds depend on it... #futurehero #futureheroseries #weneeddiversebooks #diversebooks #newbook #childrensbooks #bookstagram Illustrations courtesy of @aliciarobinsonart
**FUTURE HERO: RACE TO FIRE MOUNTAIN is OUT IN SEVEN DAYS** ✨ 🎇 The first book in a major new series 🎇 Perfect for fans of Black Panther and Beast Quest 🎇 Available at all major retailers 🎇 Discover more at [futureheroseries.com](http://futureheroseries.com)! When Jarell discovers that the fantasy world he is obsessed with doodling is actually Ulfrika, the ancient-future realm of his ancestors, Jarell is quickly recognised for who he really is — the descendant of the mighty Kundi, and Ulfrika’s only hope of saving their land from the clutches of the evil sorcerer Ikala. To keep the magical Staff of Kundi safe, the goddess Ayana scattered its four elemental creatures across Ulfrika. It is Jarell’s mission to find these creatures and wield the magic of the staff before Ikala does. Jarell is thrown into the midst of a deadly battle and – with the help of determined but kind-hearted warrior, Kimisi – he needs to learn to believe in himself, fast. The future of all our worlds depend on it… Thanks @aliciarobinsonart for your gorgeous artwork and thanks @scholasticuk for the gorgeous design. #futurehero #futureheroseries #weneeddiversebooks #diversebooks #newbook #childrensbooks #bookstagram
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