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Marianne Doherty

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Digital Project Manager for Scottish Book Trust.

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Excited that the children’s book reviews by Paul Kane, me and @acascadeofbooks made it to the front page of today’s Scotland on Sunday!

Lovely image of @metaphrog_art’s Wilomina on the homepage too!

https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/books/childrens-books-the-best-new-releases-for-autumn-2026-9274409

https://www.scotsman.com/arts-and-culture/books/the-best-new-ya-fiction-for-the-autumn-holidays-9274497 by @maisiesquared

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Lovely to actually get out of the house last night for a wee jaunt with @signerudovica to @metaphrog_art’s book launch for the excellent Wilomina in Glasgow. And finally got to meet @alastairchisholm in person too. Thanks for a great evening. by @maisiesquared

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Today we’re celebrating one year of #KidsBooksFriday over on BlueSky. If you love chatting about kids books come join us.

This week’s question: What books would you love every child to have the opportunity to read?

Donut Squad: Take Over the World by Neill Cameron

The Little Wooden Robot and the Log Princess by Tom Gauld

All of Usborne’s 100 Things to Know About… series

The Murderer’s Ape by Jakob Wegelius by @maisiesquared

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It’s #RefugeeWeek this week. Here’s some great books that help children (and adults) empathise with the refugee experience.
One Button and the Sea
The Unforgotten Coat
The Arrival
When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit
The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle
The Power of Welcome
When Stars are Scattered
My Name is Samim
The Cheat Book
Boy Everywhere
The Journey

What else would you add? by @maisiesquared

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Today is 10 years since my breast cancer diagnosis. It’s been a rough ride but I’m immensely grateful for every day that I’m still here, getting to watch my boys grow up.

Thinking of my beloved friends who weren’t afforded the same privilege.

Don’t forget to check your breasts and chests folks. by @maisiesquared

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Thank you so much to @jamiefumboo and @phoenixcomicuk for a fabulous Hero Slam draw along. Imaginations are flying and after leaning heavily into the poo theme during the draw along, the youngest is now off making his own set of cards. Fabulous stuff as always. by @maisiesquared

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Ireland blackwork using Peppermint Purple pattern by @maisiesquared

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I’ve been enlisted to do drawings of Pokemon to be coloured in. I don’t normally find drawing relaxing but I’m quite enjoying it at the moment. by @maisiesquared

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My attempts at #DoodlewithDuddle aren’t nearly as good as Floyd’s. But it’s been fun to do some drawing together. by @maisiesquared

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Happy International Women’s Day! #hildatheseries by @maisiesquared

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