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GCA_Library retweeted
Ahead of World Book Day, and to celebrate the National Year of Reading, the @uksla is launching a brand new Reader of the Year award in collaboration with @BarringtonStoke
Find out more and get ready to nominate!
booksforkeeps.co.uk/school-l…
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Inclusive Books for Children @ibc_reads has announced the longlist for its 2026 Awards, recognising outstanding inclusive books for young readers, published in the UK. Check them out and add them to your shopping list! 🎁🎄
booksforkeeps.co.uk/inclusiv…
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For the #NationalYearOfReading our book club resources will be FREE for UK state schools.
In the last decade, 40,000 young people have participated in our book clubs.
800 schools have signed up for Jan. Join in: buff.ly/D428xIe
#GoAllIn #TeamEnglish @Literacy_Trust
ALT A close up of a child's hands holding an open book. There are other children reading in the background. 'Go All In' logo for the National Year of Reading and the Book Clubs in Schools logo.
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🎄 It's the final prize giveaway in the EdShed Christmas Countdown! ⛄
🎁🌟It's a BIG one.
🎅 This week, we are giving you the chance to WIN this amazing Lego Santa's Post Office set!
To enter:
1. Like this competition post.
2. Share the post.
3. Follow EdShed.
@LEGO_Group
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🎁OK CHRISTMAS SHOPPING! LET'S DO THIS!
Don't miss your chance to own original art by THE #AxelScheffler & all your Festi-faves AND support our FREE Primary Schools Programme. BID NOW
jumblebee.co.uk/christmas202…
@LizPichon @RobBiddulph @DavidMelling1
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We have the whole magnificent #FirstCatInSpace graphic novel series by #MacBarnett & #ShawnHarris to #Win!
For the chance to roam the spacewaves with this action-packed and hysterically funny series …
RT & Flw by Dec 12
#WRDMagComp @Harper360uk
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The Media and Information Literacy Alliance has released a statement co-signed by 30+ experts, including the School Library Association, warning that the new #MIL curriculum will fail without dedicated training, resources and funding. Read more: mila.org.uk/mil-car-statemen… #education
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✨️ School librarians, public librarians and teachers - YOUR votes will determine the winners of the @Petersbooks Children's Book of the Year Award!!! Get your young readers involved and place your votes by the end of February! ✨️
Vote here! peters.co.uk/pcboty2026-vote
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Our #StaffPicks deliver more recommendations for Christmas.
Browse stocking filler sticker books to Christmas colouring and stories to delight:
lovereading4kids.co.uk/weekl…
#KennedyPublishing @_ZephyrBooks @postwave_books @WatkinsWisdom @Usborne @DandyComic @simonkids_UK @NosyCrow
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'Funny books bring joy. Simple as that.' @MichaelRosenYes
The winners of the Lollies 2025 have been announced - officially the funniest books for kids @scholasticuk
booksforkeeps.co.uk/stephen-…
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We were very lucky to welcome author @TolaOkogwu to Chestnuts Primary today, ahead of the publication of her new book #ChampionsOfTheGalaxy @simonkids_UK
Thank you to @GCA_Library for bringing youngsters from @Greig_City
@ChestnutsN15 @ChestnutsPSA Books from @childrensbkshop
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Chase is reading 'If You'll Have Me' by @Eunnieboo, a sweet and heartwarming #lgbtqia tale of two girls who fall in love despite their seemingly different personalities. Next up: what will @CityofLdnSchool and @PriorySch #ReadWithPride tomorrow? @ReadWithPrideUK @penguinukbooks
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More #ReadWithPride picks from out Instagram relay:
The Paper and Hearts Society by Lucy Powrie from St James Senior Girls' and Her Majesty's Royal Coven by Juno Dawson from @AlleynsSchool! @LucyTheReader
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For #ReadWithPride this year, we are reading Jay’s Guide to Crushing it by @rubyclyde. This heartfelt, funny read follows Jay—formerly Jennifer—as she navigates a fresh start in a new town after facing bullying. Next up: @dcwodehouse @ReadWithPrideUK
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Celebrating Pride Month in June and every other month, too! @es_flower, we #ReadWithPride ! – at Clarksburg, MD
ALT Read with Pride bulletin board featuring picture books.
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A massive thank you to @simonjamesgreen for today's fantastic visit & talks with Years 12 & 7.
So many staff & pupils want you to come back and visit again!
More photos to follow!
#SPSreads #readwithpride #simonjamesgreen #authorvisit
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#PrideMonth thank you to Norfolk LGBTQ+Project for such a busy inclusive lunchtime visit @NgateDereham Wonderful to hear so many positive comments from our students #diversityinclusivity #readwithpride
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🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️Happy Pride Month from RBHS Library!🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
For the entire of June, we’ll be celebrating Pride Month in the library.
We’ll be sharing our recommended reads later today!
#PrideMonth #Pride2025 #readwithpride
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Ms Cordall has read Play, by @lcpalmerpoet published by @FireflyPress: hard-hitting story of male friendship, masculinity, county lines, exploring sexuality & choices. @ReadWithPrideUK @CarnegieMedals #ckgshortlist #lgbtqia #ckg2025 #readwithpride Next: @manhighgirls @rgsglibrary
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Our fabulous Wellbeing Practitioner Mrs Mason knows the power of reading. For #ReadWithPride she recommends #WhatIfItsUs, a quirky romcom about facing up to past & future. @MerchiLibrary, what will you read tomorrow? @AdamSilvera @beckyalbertalli @simonkids_uk @ReadWithPrideUK
