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#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek as we approach this week 6th February if any local schools, nurseries or libraries would like me to come along and do a reading and a signing of my Mental Health Picture Books please send me a message to arrange. Thanks so much.

As we approach #childrensmentalhealthweek if any local schools, nurseries, play groups or libraries would like me to come along and do a reading and signing please message me to arrange on messenger via my Public Facebook page Rebecca Stack Author thanks

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[picture book] Trucks by Harry McNaught - Jellybean books from Random House, republish year 1998. This is one of the trucks, diggers, lorries picture storybook I had At home. You can imagine the boys would be thrilled to read and re-read till it’s torn right? Nope not this book as when he had this, he is already keeping them like gold. So, yeah. Great book to be read for boys #boysbook #picturebooks #trucksbook #trucksbooks #booksforboys #childrenillustration #jellybeanbooks #randomhouse #randomhousebooks #kidsbookswelove #picturebookillustration #picturebook #mytreasure https://www.instagram.com/p/CCyLNGlFY3f/?igshid=tcqmyrpkpanh

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Lethbridge-Stewart: South Wales short story competition 2017

Latest from the news site: Candy Jar Books will be launching a short story competition for their Lethbridge-Stewart series from 17th August: Candy Jar Books is offering an exciting, new opportunity for aspiring writers. Launching at Candy Jar Book Festival in Cardiff, writers can submit a short story based on the Doctor Who character Brigadier Lethbridge Stewart. These stories will be included in a book to be released early next year. Shaun Russell, head of publishing, says: We had huge success with the previous two short story competitions and we wanted to do something different this year. With the fiftieth anniversary of the Brigadier coming up we felt that this would be a fantastic opportunity for budding writers to write their very own Lethbridge-Stewart story. The overall winner will offered the chance to pen their very own Lethbridge-Stewart book, and work alongside range editor and creative director of the Haisman estate, Andy Frankham-Allen, and will also receive a Kindle Fire to read it on. Both the winner and runner-up will receive all the Lethbridge-Stewart novels from 2018. All winning entries will see their stories published in book form in 2018. Lethbridge-Stewart has been an essential part of the Doctor Who universe since 1968. He was created by authors Mervyn Haisman and Henry Lincoln for the six-part Doctor Who serial The Web of Fear. Forty-nine years since the Brigadier appeared in Doctor Who he has become one of the show’s most iconic characters, having appeared with ten different Doctors in countless TV episodes, books, audio dramas and comic strips. And his legacy continues on with his daughter appearing in Doctor Who since 2012. The Lethbridge-Stewart South Wales Short Story Competition will launch at Candy Jar Book festival on 17th August. Candy Jar is hosting a free event at Cardiff Central Library at 1pm: a panel with Lethbridge-Stewart authors Nick Walters, Simon A Forward, Tim Gambrell, Alyson Leeds and range editor Andy Frankham-Allen, discussing writing Lethbridge-Stewart and Doctor Who novels and short stories. And prior to that, at 12pm, cover artist Richard Young will be hosting a drawing class. Andy Frankham-Allen says: It’s a unique opportunity to have so many of our authors together in one place. We’ll be talking about the differences between writing novels and short stories, and offer some hints and tips for those interested in entering the short story competition. We are extremely committed to encouraging new talent and hope the public will take the time to come along and possibly enter the competition. The South Wales Short Story Competition will be accepting submissions from 17th August. Entrants are permitted to submit up to two short stories of no more than three thousand words. The competition is open to all unpublished writers across the UK. Andy Frankham-Allen believes that short stories are an excellent way for writers to perfect their craft. He said: The discipline and imagination required for creating and structuring a good short story is excellent practice for aspiring writers. The experience winning writers will gain will be invaluable in preparing them for any future writing career. All submissions must be received by the end of September. The competition is £5 to enter per story. The terms and conditions, such as copyright restrictions, will be emailed once the entrant has paid. Entries can be sent via the Candy Jar Book Festival website. Or at: https://www.freewebstore.org/jellybeanbooks/product/lethbridge-stewart%20short%20story%20competition Alternatively, they can also be posted to Candy Jar Books, Mackintosh House, 136 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 1DJ For more information please contact Shaun Russell on 02921 157 202 [email protected]. Submission information: The South Wales Short Story Competition is currently accepting submissions. Entrants are permitted to submit up to two short stories and these can be a maximum of 3000 words. The competition is open to all unpublished writers across the UK. Please include: * Your name, age, email, address and telephone number The winning entry will receive a Kindle Fire and Lethbridge-Stewart publishing deal. All shortlisted entries will be published in the third volume of the South Wales Short Story Competition anthology. £5 entry fee for up to two stories. Submissions can be entered from Thursday 17th August to the end of September. Submission guidelines for the Lethbridge-Stewart South Wales Short Story Competitions: * Maximum of 3000 words. * This competition is open to anybody who has never been published before, whether you’re a fan of Doctor Who and Lethbridge-Stewart or not. We’re looking for different takes on the character of Lethbridge-Stewart, in different settings. It could be a version of the man living in Victorian London, or it could be a version of the character living in the far future. Any kind of story, in any setting, as long as Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart carries the basic core principles that make the character the legend he is: heroic, stoic, laid back and often ironic, a field officer who ensures loyalty due to his willingness to lead by example. * A free short story will be sent to all applicants, so even if you have never encountered Alistair Lethbridge-Stewart before, you can get a sense of the man. * Our license is with the Haisman Literary Estate only, therefore you CAN use any character from the Doctor Who serials The Abominable Snowmen, The Web of Fear and The Dominators, or any original character found Candy Jar Books’ Lethbridge-Stewart series (except the Rutans and Group Captain Gilmore, who were used by Candy Jar under express permission). * You CAN NOT use any other Doctor Who characters or monsters or UNIT. About the festival: The main event kicks off on Monday 14th August at 11am with open auditions for Nigel Hinton’s The Norris Girls book trailer at the Cardiff Story Museum. This is a chance for young performers to show off their talent. The book has been endorsed by Jacqueline Wilson and Cathy Cassidy, and has been described as the “modern version of Little Women”. Nigel Hinton, the award-winning Buddy’s Song and Beaver Towers author, says: I’ve written a short script based on my book and entrants can download it from my website. We’re looking for three aspiring young actresses to play Beth, Georgy and Katie, who respectively are fourteen, twelve and ten years old. Mark Jones, creator and author of Time to Sleep Stories will be hosting a “Sleep Workshop” at the Cardiff Story Museum on Monday 14th August at 3.00pm. Mark says: Several years ago I witnessed a number of work colleagues suffering from the effects of stress. At the same time it was being widely reported that children were suffering from a lack of sleep due to the onslaught of digital technology and bedtimes were becoming a battlefield for parents. I realised that I could use my storytelling skills by writing gentle fantasy tales, and including within the stories breathing and calming techniques that could help relax children at bedtime. Throughout the week, Candy Jar will be hosting book signing sessions, workshops, and “meet the artist” events. Attendees will be able to meet some of Candy Jar’s finest authors including former The Honeycombs bassist Roger J Simmonds, Hinterland director and award-winning author Griff Rowland, Michelle Briscombe, Jane Cohen, Laura Shire, and accomplished children’s author Sue Hampton (who will be signing exclusive copies her new Lethbridge-Stewart spin-off children’s novel The Lucy Wilson Mysteries). Shaun Russell says: We have a whole host of incredible authors and illustrators who have been announced as part of the seven-day festival. Our aim is promote reading, writing and creativity in the heart of the city. Lauren Thomas, publishing co-ordinator at Candy Jar, believes that the festival is a fantastic way to engage young people with reading. She says: As with our previous festivals, the exciting activities on offer will help to engage the local youth with great children’s literature. Doctor Who News http://www.doctorwhonews.net/2017/08/lethbridge-stewart-story-competition-10081720008.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=tumblr

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I am so glad to hear Gordon arrived safely, ready to be read in English class at Primary School in Puglia. It's very exciting; I hope all the children enjoy hearing his story. xx

Copies of my picture books are now in Puglia Italy, Dallas Texas, Beijing China, Queensland Australia, Kuala Lumpur, Poland, Ireland, England and Wales. So exciting xx

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Amazing to think Gordon will be flying his way to a little girl XiXi near Beijing in China - hope you enjoy Gordon's story - thanks for your support. Thanks to my publisher for the opportunity to reach children all across the Globe - super exciting xx And added bonus to hear (from my publisher) that my book was seen and loved in Australia sparking the readers' own journey to become an author themselves - amazing!! Thanks Candy Jar xx

Changing the world one person at a time.

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Gordon flew his way to the Serennu Children's Centre courtesy of my latest lovely raffle winner Zico. They loved it thanks Zico and are putting him in their Giraffe clinic room for all the children who come to get treated xx

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Link to see and hear Gordon the Giraffe Dreams Big being read. Please review on Amazon once watched if possible please. Thanks all - enjoy xx (link to Amazon on post)

Link to see and hear Gordon the Giraffe Dreams Big being read. Please review on Amazon once watched if possible please. Thanks all - enjoy xx (link to Amazon on post). Thanks for all your support it means the world to me thank you x

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1913637956

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Milton Park Primary School Fete today 1.30pm till 4.30pm I'll be in by the bouncy castle be lovely to see you there x

Milton Park Primary Summer Fete this afternoon 1.30-4.30 I'll be in by the Bouncy Castle till 3.30 be lovely to see you there xx

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Super excited to be having my 1st picture book read live in America tomorrow at 6pm. Link below to watch and chat live to me and Ms Hill reading it xx

Picture Book reading live from America tomorrow Monday 10th July at 6pm on YouTube. Watch along and chat live to myself and Ms Hill reading it. Be so lovely to chat with you xx https://youtu.be/y0MYlqkaPI4

Ms Hill’s review of the book:- In this beautiful story about finding your way in the world, Gordon learns that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. With the help of his family, he achieves his dream of flying. This heartwarming story is perfect for children of all ages who have big dreams of their own. It teaches them that anything is possible if they believe in themselves and never…

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So excited to find my books available to order through Hatchards in London Piccadilly. What an amazing bookshop. Absolutely thrilled! Thank you so much xx

Super excited to find my wellbeing picture books available to order through Hatchards bookshop in Piccadilly London. What an amazing bookshop. Absolutely thrilled! Thank you so much xx

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So excited to be reading at Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home Baby and Toddler Group on Thurs 10.30am pop along if you're in the area xx

Free Baby and toddler group and reading event Thurs 4th May 10.30am at Bryn Ivor Lodge Care Home so excited to read for you all - pop along if in the area xx

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Happy Easter - hope you have a lovely day.

Happy Easter all from me Gordon and Addy. Hope you have a fun day x

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Had such a lovely day reading my books today to Reception and Year 1 in Pillgwenlly Primary School - thank you for inviting me I thoroughly enjoyed every minute xx

Thank you so much to Pillgwenlly Primary School for the opportunity to read my picture books to Reception and Year 1 I had a lovely time xx

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Thank you to St Bernadette's in Bristol for my reading event today with Reception and Yr 1 - I had the best day - some students asked me to come read at their birthday parties and another asked me to come again next week! So sweet - bless them. Glad they enjoyed the books xx

So grateful for the chance to read to Reception and Year 1 at St Bernadette's in Bristol today. I loved every minute - thank you xx

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So excited for my 2 reading events in local Primary Schools next Tues and Thurs (one of which will be a merged class of 60 children). Super grateful to both schools for hosting the event for me and to my friend Maria for arranging with them - Thanks so much xx

So excited and grateful to be doing two reading events next week at local Primary Schools. So thankful to my friend Maria for arranging and for both schools hosting. Looking forward to meeting, speaking and reading to the 60 children too xxx

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A month or so ago I decided to start learning a few languages with the goal of translating my picture books to make them more globally available - I'm so pleased with my results so far. I've a long way to go but staying focused on what I'd like to achieve.

A month or so ago I decided to start learning a few languages with the goal of translating my picture books to make them more globally available - I'm pleased with my results so far. I've a long way to go but staying focused on what I'd like to achieve x

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