May 2020 Online Social

May 2020 Online Social


Thanks again to everyone who joined in the conversation or shared their CBN profile online last night. 

We were bowled over by the crowds and chatter on Twitter and Instagram. It was a clamorous hubbub - and brilliant to learn a bit more about one another, hear about current projects, book announcements, online readings and to share coping strategies for lockdown. Not to mention the all-important Snack Chat! We really hope you enjoyed it; we were all buzzing afterwards.

We think we've caught all the conversation and replies now, and we've picked up a lot of new followers. We even managed to get our hashtag trending!


It's great to know we can all connect and support each other during this unsettling time, as well as celebrating and drawing attention to the inspiring children's literature and creativity across the North West, North East, Yorkshire and Scotland. Cheers to that, and all of you! *Raises mug*

The next social will be in August - stay tuned for a date. Till we can meet up in person, we'll see you online!

All the best from Tilda, Emma & Liz 







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