Bim Blake’s Hot Takes

Name: Bim Blake’s Hot Takes
Price: 16.99 AUD
Availability: PreOrder
ISBN: 9780241761458

My Pencil Case Doesn’t Define Me

Tolá Okogwu, Ariyana Taylor

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Puffin
21 May 2026

Family & home stories (Children's&YA); Humorous stories (Children's&YA); School stories (Children's&YA)

Series: Bim Blake

From the bestselling author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun comes the first in a brand-new tween slice-of-life series. Relatable, humorous and highly illustrated, Bim Blake's Hot Takes is perfect for fans of Dork Diaries and Geek Girl.

From the bestselling author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun comes the first in a brand-new tween slice-of-life series. Relatable, humorous and highly illustrated, Bim Blake's Hot Takes is perfect for fans of Dork Diaries and Geek Girl.

Hi bestie! My name's Bim Blake. I've just started high school and here's my hot take on it- Year Seven is a LOT harder than I thought! I've realised my school skirt is way too long, my pencil case is way too uncool, my boobs are way too big and the new boy (who's the son of popstar parents!!!) is way too cute for my liking . . .

If that wasn't bad enough, tell me why my dad has been acting weirder than usual. He's been making TikToks (cringe!), experimenting in the kitchen (I call it attempted murder!) and he's even started exercising . . . It must be tough being over forty! Add into the mix a trio of annoying older brothers (yes, I have three - pray for me!), a duo of feuding aunts, one friend mishap and a huge helping of drama and you have a recipe for chaos. Welcome to my life!

By: Tolá Okogwu
Illustrated by: Ariyana Taylor
Imprint: Puffin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 35mm
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9780241761458
ISBN 10: 024176145X
Series: Bim Blake
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 21 May 2026
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Tola Okogwu is a bestselling British-Nigerian children's author and journalist. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, but raised in London, England, she studied Journalism and spent some years exploring the world of blogging, haircare and freelance writing before returning to her first love . . . fiction. Her debut middle-grade book, Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun, was Waterstones Book of the Month and shortlisted for the British Book Awards. She has published three books in this series and a World Book Day spin-off, alongside a number of picture books.