Nathanael Lessore

@natelessore

Sunday Times Bestseller, Carnegie shadower’s choice, Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, Branford Boase,Diverse Book Award, @hotkeybooks @litagentclare
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Visited 8 different Waterstoneses to sign copies of Like A Brother, and ended the day with a lovely radio interview on @bbclondon with Kim. Thanks @pippapoole and @jasveenb for putting up with my singing
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4 days ago
@natelessore is back with a brand-new book: LIKE A BROTHER 🎉 This time he brings his signature, silly humour and forever relatable teen characters to a story exploring family, identity, belonging and grief. Big, emotion-packed themes to represent every reader. In a recent author talk, Nate said the one thing he wanted readers to take away from his book was the importance of being open minded. Our differences might not be as big as we think. #booksforteens #teenbooks #newbook
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9 days ago
‘Like A Brother’ PUBLICATION DAY!!! And today did 2x School visits to celebrate (went to a place called redding where they live reading 🤔) It takes 20+ people to write and edit and publish a book, and they’re all in the acknowledgments. But I’m also grateful to the librarians and booksellers who continue to be the wing beneath my wins. Authors owe our careers to anyone who gets our books into readers’ hands. Now, can’t wait to grab a tasty kebab with @litagentclare to celebrate more! @hotkeybooks @da_childrens @editor__ella @pippapoole @artbytosin
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10 days ago
I am positively absolutely beaming!!! Cant bottle the league now! Thanks for everything @beaumontschool.library
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12 days ago
Some bits from the last few weeks of literature festivals and events, school visits, and shenanigans. And igan.
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12 days ago
Unbooksing the new box. Ft @kingkarlos92 @clarewall.ace @akinyemishodeinde9 and my mum ranting about council tax @pocahanta_ Like A Brother is out Thursday! #teenbook
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12 days ago
Our book of the week is 'Like a Brother' by bookshop favourite Nathanael Lessore!👥💛 Like a Brother is the story of Owais, whose life is turned upside down when his estranged cousin Abass turns up and moves in, bringing all the chaos he just seems to attract with him. It's a laugh out loud, funny story of friendship and family with a wonderful, overriding message about the power of kindness🤝 Out next week but we have a couple of early copies that have snuck their way onto the shelves.📚😉
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15 days ago
@guernseylitfest this has been absolutely wonderful. Easiest writing gig, can’t believe this counts as work. One more event tomorrow, and then flying back Herm. “Oh la belle vie”, as they say in not-guernsey
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15 days ago
Two writers walk into a bar. One says, “you got any bar snacks?” The second one says, “I’m not the barman, why you asking me for?” The first takes a few minutes to think about it. “I apologise, I thought you worked here.” The second grins and replies, “well it’s an easy mistake to make. Although we have known each other for several years.” They look around the room. “Asbestos”. the barman suddenly appears, wearing a woolly hat and an apron. @petersbooks thank you so much for the insightful questions, and for such a pleasant experience! @pippapoole for organising, planning, and executing this wonderful event 🙂 @hotkeybooks for hosting, and backing me as author 🙏 @editor__ella for completing another book together! @litagentclare and @da_childrens for all the BTS work and being my safety net! And to all the librarians who travelled to show support, I get to keep doing my job because you’re all amazing at yours. Children’s authors owe YOU everything. Thank you making kids literate, and changing lives. I do love this job.
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18 days ago
Meet the author judges of our 2026 Young Writers Competition! We are delighted to welcome these fantastic authors onto our judging panel this year, alongside teachers and other educational experts. Swipe to meet them, and see what they are looking for in a winning entry. PLUS: writing tips! Find out you can get invovled in our website. Entries must come through schools. #wimbookfest #writingcompetition #teacher #studentwriting #schoolevent
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26 days ago
I have trouble recording promo videos before my 2nd coffee. Here are some outtakes. #writerslife
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27 days ago
Tips from one of our author judges - Nathanael Lessore! We are delighted to have four authors on our Young Writers Competition judging panel (along with teachers and other educational experts!) Award-winning author Nate, author of King of Nothing, Steady for This and more, shares that his winning entries will be the ones that have you enjoyed writing - because it always shows! His top tip is to use descriptive tools like the five senses in your work - and show, rather than tell! Check out our website to find out how you can get involved. #londonschool #schoolevents #competition #writingtips #teacher
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1 month ago