Author and illustrator of books for children and teenagers. Daydreamer. Mum of four amazing kids and two dreadful cats. also at https://xitter.cf/t.co/HuC9B3XMBH
South West UK
Joined October 2013
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Beth Webb retweeted
Earlier this month Alice Weidel, co-chair of the AfD party in Germany, described Hitler (in a fawning chat to Elon Musk) as "a communist, socialist guy". Yesterday King Charles described "the act of remembering the evils of the past" as "a vital task" on #HolocaustMemorialDay.
So here's an adaptation of Prokofiev's 1930s "Dance of the Knights" that we're calling: "Hitler Was(n't) Socialist."
#NeverAgain
#FirstTheyCame
Sources in vid here: youtu.be/YKYHTDCCDQ4
Beth Webb retweeted
Do you have/know children between 4 and 15? Do they enjoy books and writing stories? Then you could steer them in them direction of the annual DAUNT BOOKS CHILDREN'S SHORT STORY COMPETITION. Please share this! Entries close 31st January. Good luck!
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EVENT: Happy Hogswatch! An Evening with Rob Wilkins (@terryandrob) to celebrate Terry Pratchett & Meet the Hogfather.
@Waterstones262 in Bristol; 3rd December; in conversation with @bethwebbauthor.
Get your tickets: waterstones.com/events/happy…
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Calling Authors & Illustrators wishing to take part in Children in Read 2024.
Have you provided the Children in Read team with details of your lot?
We are currently building the site and need your help with details.
Thanks all ❤️
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And we're doing it all again tomorrow in London!
Talking all things #InclusiveLibraries so that librarians feel empowered to champion unheard voices, and provide a safe space for young people to explore cultures, identities and intersectionality.
I could listen to @jeffreykboakye ALL DAY. What a call to action. A fierce, rousing call for equity, literacy, the humanities. "Reading IS social justice". Wow. @Literacy_Trust @PenguinUKBooks @BL_Learning #inclusivelibraries
Beth Webb retweeted
Here's a weird 🎶adaptation of "A Boy Named Sue" about recent #LondonMayorElection (@SadiqKhan vs #SusanHall), called "A Mayor Named Sue."
If you enjoy it, please consider a self-tax ULegend charge in all zones of our exciting Kickstarter: kickstarter.com/projects/mar…
@CountBinface
Beth Webb retweeted
Journalists play a key role in any war zone. Since 7th October, 88 journalists & media workers are CONFIRMED dead in the Gaza conflict: 83 Palestinian, 3 Lebanese & 2 Israeli. They were either targeted or killed indiscriminately along with civilians. #CeasefireNOW
Beth Webb retweeted
A bit rough around the edges in v. busy first full week back at school/work, but while bandwagon's rolling, here's a little musical parody setting the #PostOfficeScandal & #MrBatesVsThePostOffice to a @BonnieTOfficial 🎶classic. We're calling it: "They Should Be Cleared, Though!"
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I was in hospital on three occasions in November and December, including over Christmas, and the doctors, nurses and auxiliary staff were FANTASTIC. I fully support their strike and wish them better pay, better working conditions and MORE funding for the NHS. #SaveTheNHS
Beth Webb retweeted
93% of young people we talked with said that lyrics often serve as a therapeutic tool.
In these challenging times, it's crucial that projects enabling this work can survive and thrive.
Read our full report on the new era of music therapy ⬇️
youthmusic.org.uk/new-era-mu…
Beth Webb retweeted
"If That Day Comes Round" is our new song🎶- inspired by hopes for peace on #RemembranceSunday, & an end to the suffering of innocents in #Gaza & #Israel. It was sparked by the closer by @PatricKielty on @RTELateLateShow, hoping for a miracle.
Full song: youtu.be/tLnYlnn1js8
Beth Webb retweeted
Way the most important and influential writer working today is JULIA DONALDSON. Tonight she is presenting Analysis on Radio 4. You are NOT excused. Sit down and listen ...
bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001sd7…
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Does you calendar look like this? It's @smcarnival week, yay! a Fire Show from @makesunshinecic & then @literallyshepton Still time to book for #standupforshepton & other events literallyshepton.co.uk/event… @SheptonNubNews @SheptonMalletTC @BenKaneAuthor @bbcsomerset @bethwebbauthor
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Urgent - the Palantir NHS data deal is a huge threat to the NHS, but it still hasn’t been signed, and there are reports that the government is now wavering. This is our chance to get it dropped - please sign the petition to the health minister now: foxglove.org.uk/campaigns/pa…
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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. The best way to mark it? With kindness. In fact, that's probably the best way to approach EVERY day if we can, though circumstances may intervene to make that easier said than done. Anyway, look after yourselves and (maybe) others. GROUP HUG!
Beth Webb retweeted
The lovely Victoria @drtorhumphreys
is supporting Children in Read this year with a
signed and dedicated copy of her latest book.
Direct Access to Victoria's lot 👇
jumblebee.co.uk/auction/deta…
All proceeds are in aid of @BBCCiN
HAPPY BIDDING!
Beth Webb retweeted
Ahead of National Poetry day tomorrow, i have a spare copy of The Final Year to give away. RT and follow to win. UK only, I'm afraid. I'll pick a winner next Weds 11th October.
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It’s a historian’s *actual job* to rewrite history. I wish people would make the slightest effort to understand that.
People have been in the place that is now Britain for thousand of years longer than white skin existed.
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A thought for the new academic year. What's the most important thing you can help kids to do? Get good test scores? No, it turns out READING FOR PLEASURE has the biggest impact on children's life chances. Help them fall in love with books, and you'll change their lives forever.
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New UK banks’ post-Brexit investment only one third of lost EU funds theguardian.com/business/202…