The site for CinR-2024 is now being prepared.
If you are an author or illustrator who would like to take part please tweet a message here and let us know.
Please Retweet & Spread The Word
The wonderful Carol Drinkwater
@Carol4OliveFarm
has come to the fore in supporting
@BBCCiN
again this year.
Thank you Carol x
£24,888!! Another Record!🥳
Thank you so much to all of the Authors' and Illustrators' for taking part and to all bidders for your donations🎉
Words can't express how grateful we are to you all for helping us raise this amazing amount for
@BBCCiN
#ChildrenInNeed
#ChildreninRead
WE DID IT!! MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL AUTHORS AND ILLUSTRATORS!!
What an overwhelming amount we've raised this year!
£21,841!!
Thank you all so much, we couldn't have done it without you all!
Children in Read Team
@BBCCiN
#Childreninread
#BBCCIN
Huge thanks to everyone who has been involved in this years auction, the authors, illustrators, bidders, everyone! You've all been fantastic and together we've raised a massive £24,061 for
@BBCCiN
Here's our family celebration as the auction closed, cake make by the grandkids 🥰
PLEASE RETWEET ❤️
CHILDREN in READ 2022
The Authors' & Illustrators' Auction
The Link to the Bibliophiles' Heaven 👇
All Proceeds Go in Aid of
The B.B.C Children in Need Appeal
@BBCCiN
#booktok
#WritingCommunity
Thrilled to announce I’m doing two book events with
@FaneProductions
Join me live & online this October. I’ll be talking about my debut novel ‘The Empire’ Presale opens tomorrow 10am, general sale starts at 10am on Friday!
For more information, visit Mx
Since 2015, Paddy has organised annual signed book auctions online, all in aid of
#ChildreninNeed
, raising a whopping £50,000 in the process! 📖
Thank you so much for everything you have done Paddy
@ChildrenInRead
💛
The wonderful Author Jane Fallon
@JaneFallon
is supporting Children in Read 2023 with a copy of her fantastic book 'Over Sharing'
Link to Jane's Superb Lot👇
All proceeds are in aid of
@BBCCiN
HAPPY BIDDING!
The Wonderful Neil Gaiman
@neilhimself
Has supported every Children in Read auction since it's inception in 2015
This year is no exception
Bid for Neil's incredible lot here 👇
All proceeds are in aid of
@BBCCiN
HAPPY BIDDING
Please Retweet
A message from the wonderful
Carol Drinkwater
@Carol4OliveFarm
for Children in Read in support of
@BBCCiN
If you are an author or illustrator and would like to get involved this year, then simply reply to this post.
There's a lot of people who need thanking for their support during this year's auction for
@BBCCiN
but before we do there is one person above all we need to thank and that is John
@jjackson42
for promoting the auction & getting authors involved
John you are a legend
Here's to you
A fantastic £20,722.28 has been passed to
@BBCCiN
from authors, illustrators & bidders who supported Children in Read VI
Attached is a receipt & financial account of the event
Not all books have been received so a buffer of £200 is in reserve for refunds
Congrats all involved 👏
@EricIdle
Granddaughter is prepared and ready with this year's halloween costume.
I fear letting her watch Holy Grail at too young an age may have caused her to become disturbed.
@JaneFallon
Hi Jane,
Thank you for supporting Children in Read 2023
It is Children in Need Week
Can you retweet the link below to your fans and followers?
Link to Jane's incredible lot here 👇
All proceeds are in aid of
@BBCCiN
HAPPY BIDDING!
@mrmichaelball
Hi Michael
Glad to hear you're now feeling better
I've begun creating the site for this year's Children in Read and hope you can join Carol
@Carol4OliveFarm
and take part with a signed book
Last year the
#writingcommmunity
raised an amazing £24,888 for
@BBCCiN
My proudest moment
I have received an e-mail to say I am on a short-list with 9 other fundraisers for this year's
@BBCCiN
Terry Wogan award.
This is recognition for us all
Authors, Illustrators, Bidders, and the Children in Read team.
We should all feel proud.
#ChildrenInRead
A massive shout out to Sara Lawton and everyone at
@ciframework
Construction Impact Framework have agreed to sponsor this year's
@BBCCiN
Children in Need 2018 Authors' Auction website.
#PudseyAndBlush
One massive well done to all of us.
Authors, Illustrators, Bidders, and The Children in Read team
👏👏👏👏👏
£8,519 is an absolute amazing amount of money to raise
The writing community really have come together this year for
@BBCCiN
Thank you all so much
#ChildrenInNeed2019
A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE INVOLVED IN THIS YEAR'S AUCTION
FROM ALL OF US AT CHILDREN IN READ
HERE'S TO NEXT YEAR! 🎉🎉
#ChildrenInNeed2019
#ChildrenInRead
Our Emily, part of The Children in Read team, will be contacting authors and illustrators today to get them on board Children in Read 2023.
If you are an author/illustrator and would like to donate a signed book please respond to this post.
All proceeds in aid of
@BBCCiN
@chrisriddell50
Hi Chris
I arrived back from holiday to find the illustrated toilet tubes have arrived with each and every one of them signed for The Authors' & Illustrators' auction for
@BBCCiN
They look even more amazing then they did on twitter
Thanks so much
#childreninread
Everyone please RETWEET
If any library, bookshop (or any shop for that matter)
Any business area or working area would like to help Children in Read help
@BBCCiN
than place some of our QR posters around where you work.
We will add your logo. Just reply to us here.
Wonderful Jane Fallon
@JaneFallon
is supporting this year's Authors' & Illustrators' Auction for
@BBCCiN
with a signed & dedicated copy of her latest novel
WORST.IDEA.EVER.
Bid for Jane's brilliant & hilarious book below:
Happy Bidding!
#ChildrenInRead
Over 100 children's books are available in this year's Authors' & Illustrators' Auction for
@BBCCiN
Looking for gifts for the kids in your life look no further than the link below
All books are signed and donated by the authors/Illustrators themselves
Pls Share
📚Authors' & Illustrators' Auction 2020
Signed books from a host of celebrated authors & illustrators can be found in The Children's Category
Fantastic presents for the kids in your life
Site👇
All Proceeds To
#Childrenineed
#Childreninread
Happy Halloween from everyone at Children in Read 🎃
Some of the best authors around the globe have donated tales of horror and the paranormal.
So enter the site below if you dare! 👻👇
All proceeds go in aid of
@BBCCiN
HAPPY BIDDING!
I will be appearing on The Michael Ball Show
@mrmichaelball
today
on
@BBCCiN
due to The Terry Wogan Award
The Authors' & Illustrators' Auction will get it's biggest shout out ever
Terry's still pulling his weight for
@BBCCiN
isn't he!
@mrmichaelball
Hi Michael,
Thank you for supporting Children in Read 2023
It is Children in Need Week
Can you retweet the link below to your fans and followers?
Link to Michael's brilliant lot here 👇
All proceeds are in aid of
@BBCCiN
HAPPY BIDDING!
@Simon_Antrobus
Simon I know it's a big ask, & you must be inundated with requests for help; but is it be possible for The Authors' & Illustrators' auction to be plugged on one of the BBC radio stations?
The Amazing Tom Fletcher
@TomFletcher
is supporting The Authors' & Illustrators' Auction for
@BBCCiN
with a signed & dedicated copy of his best selling children's book 'The Christmasaurus'
You can bid for Tom's amazing book below
HAPPY BIDDING!
I'll be taking part in today's Michael Ball Show
@mrmichaelball
on
@BBCRadio2
at 11:00 am
We'll be discussing this year's Authors' & Illustrators' Auction for
@BBCCiN
I've attached a link below to the great man's show if anyone would like to listen in👇
To the best people in the world.
The writers who not only support the
@BBCCiN
Authors' Auction by donating signed books, but continue to support the event in every possible way throughout the months.
A raised glass.
Children in Read 2022 All Proceed in Aid of
@BBCCiN
Hundreds of Books Donated By Authors From All Around The World.
A Link To The Bibliophile's Heaven Below:👇
HAPPY BIDDING!
Please Retweet:
Children in Read 2022 All Proceed in Aid of
@BBCCiN
Hundreds of Books Donated By Authors From All Around The World.
A Link To The Bibliophile's Heaven Below:👇
HAPPY BIDDING!
The lovely Lucinda Riley
@lucindariley
a huge advocate of The Authors' & Illustrators' Auction for
@BBCCiN
sadly lost her fight against cancer in June
A signed book has arrived from Lucinda's family; they wish it be added to the auction in her memory
It will be an absolute honour
Please Share
📚Authors' & Illustrators' Auction 2020
Fund Raiser Update
The amazing figure of £14,000 has now been passed in this year's auction
Congratulations to all the authors and illustrators taking part; and a massive thank you to all you bidders for your generous support
@Nigella_Lawson
Hi Nigella
The Authors' & Illustrators' Auction for
@BBCCiN
closes Friday 13th November 11:00 pm.
Can you share this link for your item to your fans and followers?
Lot 476
Thank you so much for taking part.
Please Share
📚Authors' & Illustrators' Auction 2020
Signed books from celebrated authors and illustrators from around the globe can be found within The Fantasy Category
Link below
Happy Bidding
All Proceeds To
@BBCCiN
#Childrenineed
#Childreninread
The Lovely Jane
@JaneFallon
Is supporting this year's auction for
@bbccin
with a signed and dedicated copy of her humorous new novel 'Worst.Idea.Ever'
Bid for Jane's Superb Book Below
Jeanette
@87d9c2d5be3441d
and I have just had coffee with the wonderful June
@LeonAndJune
.
Yes she really is as nice in real life as she is on the telly if not nicer.
June has signed and donated her book to our Authors' Auction for
@BBCCiN
Thanks June. xxx.
Pls Share
📚 The Authors' & Illustrators' Auction 2020
Take a step back in time and visit the fantastic Historical Fiction section in this year's auction by selecting the link below
All Proceeds Go To
@BBCCiN
#childreninneed
#childreninread
#read
#books
National Treasure David Walliams
@davidwalliams
is supporting The Authors' & Illustrators' Auction for
@BBCCiN
with 4 signed & dedicated special limited edition books
You can bid for David's amazing lots below
HAPPY BIDDING!
#ChildrenInRead
📚Please Share
A massive £10,000 has been reached for
@BBCCiN
via the Authors' & Illustrators' Auction.
Congratulations & thanks to everyone taking part👏
Enter the world of hundreds of signed books using the link below
#childreninneed
#ChildrenInRead
@mrmichaelball
PLEASE RETWEET ❤️
HAPPY CHILDREN IN NEED DAY ALL!
The largest Signed Book Auction on the Planet
Closes at 11pm, Michael's lot: 425
You Best Get in there Sharpish!👇
All Proceeds in Aid of
BBC Children in Need
@BBCCiN
@mrmichaelball
Hi Michael,
Can you send this link to your fans and followers
IT'S CHILDREN IN NEED DAY!
Your final chance to bid for a limited edition of Michael's superb memoirs👇
All Proceeds are in aid of
@BBCCiN
Good Luck & Happy Bidding!
Thanks June
@LeonAndJune
for supporting the
@BBCCiN
Authors' Auction with a signed copy of your autobiograph 'Leon and June: Our Story'
To bid for June's book simply click on the link below.
All proceeds to Children in Need
@neilhimself
Hi Neil,
It is Children in Need week.
Can you retweeted the link below to your lot to your fans and followers?
Link to Neil's incredible lot here 👇
All proceeds are in aid of
@BBCCiN
HAPPY BIDDING!
I hope all you authors who have joined together to help Children in Need by playing a part and getting involved in the
@BBCCiN
Authors' Auction 2018 are proud of yourselves.
Because you bloody well should be.
#Childreninread
There are some great books in The Contemporary Romance Section of this year's Authors' & Illustrators' Auction for
@BBCCiN
Ideal gifts for family, friends or treat yourself
Auction link below
All proceeds go to
#ChildrenInNeed
#childreninread
#books
A massive shout out to Sara Lawton and everyone at Construction Impact Framework
@ciframework
for renewing their sponsorship of The Authors' and Illustrators' Auction for
@BBCCiN
this year
Your generous support is greatly appreciated
Thank you all so much
Please Share
📚Authors' & Illustrators' Auction 2020
Investigate the Crime Category to discover signed books from celebrated authors from around the globe
Clue 1 click on link below
Happy Bidding
All Proceeds To
@BBCCiN
#Childrenineed
#Childreninread
The Authors' & Illustrators' Auction has passed £7,000!!!
Congrats to all authors' and illustrators' taking part & thank you to all the bidders for your generosity
The site now has over 550 lots, check it out below
👇
Website:
All Proceeds Go
@BBCCiN
Authors' & Illustrators' Auction
A massive thank you from The Children in Read Team to everyone for their kind messages regarding this year's auction
We are currently working our way through bidder's e-mails but will respond to your kind posts as soon as possible
Thanks All
£8,000 has now been reached
Congrats to all authors' & illustrators' taking part & thanks to all the bidders for your generosity
The site has over 550 lots, check it out below
👇
Website:
All Proceeds Go To
@BBCCiN
Just finished my interview with the gentleman that is Michael Ball
@mrmichaelball
it will be aired Michael' show on Radio 2 Sunday morning.
Thanks Michael & thank you David
@davidmanero
for treating Jeanette and I so well.
Brilliant Sci-Fi author Kevin Ansbro
@kevinansbro
is supporting
@BBCCiN
Authors' & Illustrators' with signed & dedicated copies of his brilliant books
'THE MINOTAUR'S SON' & 'IN THE SHADOW OF TIME'
Access to Lots Below 👇
Happy Bidding!
#ChildrenInRead
We are less than one week into developing the website for this year's Children in Read Auction for
@BBCCiN
And already 400 authors/illustrators have offered to help.
#SaltOfTheEarth
Well done everyone,👏👏👏👏👏
Authors, Illustrators, Bidders, and the Children in Read team.
We have passed £5,000 with exactly one week still to go.
@BBCCiN
#ChildrenInRead
#ChildrenInNeed
We have passed £22,000 and in doing so passed last year's record of £21,841
👇The Largest Signed Book Auction In The World
All Proceeds Go In Aid Of
@BBCCiN
BTW these updates are too often I'll have to change the music, even if it is the Beatles
Hi
Can you help spread the word?
Can you print out a few of the QR posters below and place them around your workplace?
Children in Read is the biggest and best online signed book auction in the world helping raise funds for
@BBCCiN
A massive thank you to the wonderful Authors, Illustrators, and the public who have messaged us with kind words
We promise we will respond to you all as soon as the process of informing the authors & illustrators of their successful bidder's details has been completed.
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