Panellists:
Piers Torday - @pierstorday.bsky.social
Phil Errington
Chris Chapman
Book published by @hernebooks.bsky.social
#NewIllustrationOfTheDay by Matthew Taylor Wilson from Tree Thing, a fable by Piers Torday. Shadowy monochrome spread of a boy who climbs a tree to save it from woodcutters. From aptly named Quercus Books (though these aren’t oak leaves), 15 Jan. @quercusbooks.bsky.social @pierstorday.bsky.social
A few recommendations:
+Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Skull Tattoo by @prleathley.bsky.social
+Dracula & Daughters by @emcarrollauthor.bsky.social
+Spirit Warriors by Ashley Thorpe
+Midnight Treasure by @pierstorday.bsky.social
+Heartseer: The Tale of Anise Star by Rowan Foxwood
The next episode of the Folklore Podcast is the deepest of dives into that classic folkloric children’s tale THE BOX OF DELIGHTS
I’ll be joined by the playwright of the stage adaptation, @pierstorday.bsky.social , BBC documentary maker Chris Chapman and Masefield biographer Phil Errington
Honoured to have been shortlisted the for The Ruth Rendell Award 2026. Run by @alcs.co.uk and the National Literacy Trust, it recognises the writer who has had the most significant influence on literacy in the UK over the past year.Congratulations to all!
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I picked up a signed copy of #TreeThing in my local @waterstoneskids.bsky.social today. I’ve read the first chapter and know this is going to be a special book. Absolutely stunning illustrations. @pierstorday.bsky.social #MatthewTaylorWilson
Jonathan Douglas CEO @literacy-trust.bsky.social on this year's incredible shortlist - shout-out to @maisiechanwrites.bsky.social @pierstorday.bsky.social @nmgarrard.bsky.social Nathanael Lessore, Maz Evans, MC Grammar, @robbiddulph.bsky.social @laurahallain.bsky.social on the valuable work they do!
Nicolette Jones
Lastly tonight it's the Ruth Rendell Award for Services to Literacy. This award was launched by us and @literacy-trust.bsky.social to recognise the writer or author who has had the most significant influence on literacy in the UK over the past year 💖 #ALCSAwards
Pip Murphy
I'll be chatting with Phil Errington, expert on John Masefield and author of Opening the Box of Delights, and @pierstorday.bsky.social who adapted the book for the stage.
I'll feature the best of your thoughts on the show too, so make sure to give permission when you email your recordings
