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The British Library Learning Team shares news on our collections, events & online resources for teachers, students, adult learners & families

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We spent a magical morning inspiring 27K children to step inside their own fantasy adventures. We encountered mythical beasts, portals, potions & maps. Huge thanks to the brilliant Kevin & Katie Tsang, Viviane Schwarz & Ben Shires. We can't wait to see the students' work!
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Exciting FREE D/deaf accessible Family Festival: Imaginary Worlds, on Saturday 22 November. Run in partnership for the last 10 years with @BritishMuseum @CamdenLearning @FrankBarnesDeaf Come join in the fun! events.bl.uk/events/family-f…
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English teachers, have you booked your free place for our CPD on Hamlet in context? eventbrite.co.uk/e/155972997… Join us on 12 November, with the fabulous Professor Emma Smith and teacher & author @MichaelDonkor, for a rich discussion of theatricality & performance in the play.
Black and white print depicting Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 4. Hamlet, Horatio, Marcellus and the Ghost on the platform before the Palace of Elsinore.

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What are your plans for #nationalpoetryday on 2nd Oct? Did you know we have this brilliant free online event with Manjeet Mann for KS3 to explore her novel in verse ROAR! To turn up the volume on poetry, book via : shorturl.at/FCsBg
There is a portrait of Manjeet Mann on the left and a picture of her book ROAR on the right.

ALT There is a portrait of Manjeet Mann on the left and a picture of her book ROAR on the right.

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Teaching Hamlet? Bookings are open for our free online CPD with the fabulous Professor Emma Smith, and teacher and author @MichaelDonkor. Join us on 12 November for a rich discussion and new resources, exploring ideas of theatricality and performance. eventbrite.co.uk/e/hamlet-in…
Black and white print depicting Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 4. Hamlet, Horatio, Marcellus and the Ghost on the platform before the Palace of Elsinore.

ALT Black and white print depicting Hamlet, Act 1, Scene 4. Hamlet, Horatio, Marcellus and the Ghost on the platform before the Palace of Elsinore.

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Join this free online event for KS3 with Manjeet Mann and the @britishlibrary to celebrate National Poetry Day on 2nd Oct and turn up the volume on poetry in your classroom! Book here: shorturl.at/FCsBg #nationalpoetryday
There is a picture and portrait of author Manjeet Mann on the right. On the left there is a cover of her new book ROAR.

ALT There is a picture and portrait of author Manjeet Mann on the right. On the left there is a cover of her new book ROAR.

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Our partnership with Leeds Children's Services has been shortlisted for the Equitable Partnership Award at the Museums Change Lives Awards 2025! The awards will be announced in a ceremony at #Museums2025 Find out more via mus.ms/awards2025 @MuseumsAssoc
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ALT Graphic with photograph of two men cooking together and text reading 'Equitable Partnership Award: British Library and Leeds Children's Services, Museums Change Lives Awards 2025 shortlisted'

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Looking for schools to pilot an exciting new hands-on study day for KS4 on Gothic. The @britishlibrary & @RCPhysicians partner to explore body snatching, science & gory C19 contexts of GCSE texts. Dates: 6th & 15th October. Book via: tinyurl.com/mtux7xwp / email [email protected]
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. - caption: 'What fearful shapes and shadows beset his path amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy night !. Ichabod Crane imagining a phantom at his shoulder.'D: E50004-24 Title: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Author: "Irving, Washington (Washington Irving)" Illustrator: "Coburn, F.S. (F S Coburn)" Provenance: New York, G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1899

ALT The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. - caption: 'What fearful shapes and shadows beset his path amidst the dim and ghastly glare of a snowy night !. Ichabod Crane imagining a phantom at his shoulder.'D: E50004-24 Title: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Author: "Irving, Washington (Washington Irving)" Illustrator: "Coburn, F.S. (F S Coburn)" Provenance: New York, G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1899

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Calling all KS1 Teachers! Want to develop your student’s storytelling and literacy skills? Join us at the British Library for our free 60min ‘Once Upon A Time…’ Workshops! Available to book now for September 2025 : tiny.cc/4tho001 tiny.cc/1tho001
young students throwing colourful fabric in the air in a session at the british library

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Join the Teachers' Reading Challenge to explore new children’s books and bring fresh inspiration into the classroom. #TRC2025 Sign up now 👉 teachersreadingchallenge.org…
A social media card, with a illustration of a cat on a peach and green background. The text in white reads, Why not join Teachers' Reading Challenge? #TRC2025 teachersreadingchallenge.org.uk. The Reading Agency, The Open University Reading for Pleasure. Supported by HarperCollins Publishers

ALT A social media card, with a illustration of a cat on a peach and green background. The text in white reads, Why not join Teachers' Reading Challenge? #TRC2025 teachersreadingchallenge.org.uk. The Reading Agency, The Open University Reading for Pleasure. Supported by HarperCollins Publishers

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We're thrilled that our Discovering Children's Books programme has been highly commended for the @UKLA's Diversity & Inclusion Brenda Eastwood Award, 2025. HUGE thanks to @The_UKLA, Janet Douglas Gardner, & all the wonderful experts & authors who've worked with us over the years
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Calling all A-Levels teachers! Interested in developing your student’s writing skills? Join us in September 2025 at the British Library for Bridge workshops run by the Royal Literary Fund! Available for Year 12-13 and free to attend, book now at: shorturl.at/tkmTX
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Such a joy to hear Michael Donkor and Professor Emma Smith sharing their insights on Macbeth in context. Hugest thanks to them - and all the teachers who joined us from across the UK and beyond!
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