@BookJo

Work with @InclusiveMinds and Stepping Into Stories. All opinions are mine alone. On Instagram & Bluesky as bookjo too.

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Joined April 2009
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Reception Read Alouds (that got an enthusiastic reception (baduuum tish). The New LiBEARian by Alison Donald and Alex Willmore, Maybe by Chis Haughton and to read next week (kids are curious about it) Goodnight Sun by Eoin McLaughlin and Morag Hood. #ReceptionReadAlouds
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Yes, one more reason why I love the 802, and live and write in #Vermont. 🍁 #autumn #foliage
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CLPE@clpe15h
Our teaching plan for 'Where Do You Go, Birdy Jones?' by Joanna Nadin, published by @LittleBrownUK is just one of many KS2 resources included in our All-Access Membership. You can download it today for FREE to use in your classroom! Info: clpe.org.uk/books/book/where…
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Agreed!
Hugh Sachs@HughSachsOct 19
Danny Lee Wynter’s ‘Ilford Boy’ @DonmarWarehouse is hilarious and heartbreaking.One of the best new plays I’ve seen in years and a cast to die for! Bravo to all involved.On till 28 Nov
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ILFORD BOY @DonmarWarehouse is a stone cold banger and beaut. Go and see it!
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Reads with Ravi
@readswithraviOct 21
Always carry a book with you.
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philip lewis
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Gary Tyler, a quilt artist who spent decades on death row for a crime he didn’t commit, now has his first solo exhibit at the Grand Rapids Art Museum npr.org/2026/10/21/nx-s1-600…

Sentenced to death at 17, at 68, quilt artist receives solo museum exhibition

A quilt artist who spent decades on death row now has his first solo exhibit at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

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Brian Moses@moses_brianOct 17
Spooky poems for Hallowe'en by top children's poets. brian-moses.blogspot.com/202… @PoetryZone @BardyMum @mooseandmouse @SueHardyDawson @Dale_Neal12 @JulesJumping @nealzetterpoet @Katypoet @Janenewberry55 @dreambeastpoems #Halloween #spookypoems
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We need these Diverse Book Awards to help young people understand themselves and others. Thanks @BooksForKeeps
Books for Keeps@BooksForKeeps23h
🗓️ The winners of the 2026 Diverse Book Awards will be revealed tomorrow evening, Thursday 22 October. Here's a reminder of the shortlists ahead of tomorrow's announcement - congratulations to all the authors and illustrators 💐 #KidLitUK booksforkeeps.co.uk/seventh-…
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A brand-new fun filled Maisy story collection! Seven new stories starring Maisy and her friends, all crafted to be read in five minutes or less. 5-minute Maisy Stories by Lucy Cousins is OUT NOW 🐭
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Marie Claire
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Julia Stiles: “When we filmed that scene, the reaction on my face was totally genuine. I was so charmed by him.” 🥺 #DWTS
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Reads with Ravi
@readswithraviOct 21
I'm in love with this sentence: “If you can overthink the worst why can't you overthink the best.”
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Jon Biddle@jonnybidOct 20
Young Poets Week, part of the @Literacy_Trust's Young Poet Laureate programme, takes place from 2-6 November. It's a superb opportunity to celebrate and raise the profile of poetry in schools. Do take a look! literacytrust.org.uk/program…
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Can we give this petition a big push please. Develop and fund a National Disability Hate Strategy, co-produced with Disabled People’s Organisations, to tackle disability hate crime, online abuse, discrimination, public stigma and improve awareness of visible and hidden disabilities. petition.parliament.uk/petit…

Petition: Create a National Disability Hate Strategy for the UK

Develop and fund a National Disability Hate Strategy, co-produced with Disabled People’s Organisations, to tackle disability hate crime, online abuse, discrimination, public stigma and improve...

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"A Hallowe’en treat with the adorable tiny dogs." Tiny Dogs: Pumpkin Trouble (5+/7+) by @roselihou, @PuffinBooks Reading treats that treat their school too - no tricks here: lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/…
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Disabled people should not have to choose between being active & financial security! New research reveals how fear of losing benefits is preventing Disabled people from being physically active. Read the story here: disabilityrightsuk.org/news/…

Dismantling the Activity Trap: Disabled people should not have to

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🎉🙌🏿Happy October 20th #BookBirthday🙌🏿🎉 👏🏿Congrats to all! 📚See these books and more 2026 new releases here: bookshop.org/lists/2026-new-… #PictureBooks #OurStoriesMatter
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BBC Radio 4 Today
@BBCr4todayOct 20
An assessment by police into violence against women and girls identifies a pattern of repeated violence by 15 to 19 year olds driven by online influences. Helen Millichap from the Met says some young people won’t realise their ‘toxic relationships’ are a form of domestic abuse.
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📢Being active does not mean we are no longer Disabled. Swimming, cycling, walking or going to the gym should not put someone's financial security at risk, yet many fear losing benefits if they do. Join us to #DismantleTheActivityTrap on 22nd October👇 tinyurl.com/4ba7n9cz

Dismantling the Activity Trap: A call for action

Sharing new Activity Trap research and action needed so disabled people can be active without risking social security

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The late Benjamin Zephaniah was born on Hampton Road, Aston. Phantom Road became home. Caribbean, Irish, Greek neighbours; chip shop Fridays. He struggled to read but loved words. That street made him a poet. #Aston #Birmingham #Poetry @BBC
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Quote of the day: “I don't think I'm essentially interested in children's books. I'm interested in writing, and in pictures. I'm interested in people and in children because they are people.” ― Margaret Wise Brown #kidlit #reading #ukedchat
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