Bim Blake

Tolá Okogwu's warm, funny, highly illustrated diary series, from the bestselling author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun. Told through the honest, laugh-out-loud diary of Bim Blake as she navigates the chaos of Year Seven — first crushes, first bras, maths misery, uncooperative school skirts and endless friendship drama — the series is a relatable, slice-of-life comedy for tweens. At home Bim lives with her dad and three brothers, and beneath the jokes runs a quiet, tender thread: the mum she lost to cancer and still misses. Illustrated throughout by Ariyana Taylor, it balances genuine comedy with an honest, gently handled portrait of growing up and grief. Perfect for readers who love Dork Diaries, Lottie Brooks and Nina Peanut, it is heartfelt, hugely readable and made for reluctant and confident readers alike.

A warm, laugh-out-loud illustrated diary series about surviving Year Seven, from the bestselling author of Onyeka — comedy and heart in equal measure, with a tender thread of grief beneath the jokes.

Primary themes

• Belonging
• Family
• Friendship
• Grief
• Self acceptance

Tone palette

• Funny
• Warm
• Heartwarming
• Bittersweet