Since 1983: not-for-profit children's bookseller celebrating equality, inclusion & diversity. Co-runs @littlerebsprize with Housmans Bkshop.

London, England
Joined December 2010
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The Past, Present and Future of Children’s Books & Antiracist Education. ⭐️Jan 28th⭐️ 5-6.30pm See you there! @rapclassroom @knchimbiri @EngMediaCentre @clpe
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The Past, Present and Future of Children’s Books & Antiracist Education. ⭐️Jan 28th⭐️ 5-6.30pm See you there! @rapclassroom @knchimbiri @EngMediaCentre @clpe
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An illustration from My Mummy Marches that works beautifully as a classroom prompt for discussions around peaceful protest, civic engagement and values. Great for PSHE & citizenship.
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🌈🌈🌈Picture book images which have given me total joy today. #VincentXKirsch
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“A profound wish that we make a better, fairer future for us all”(Eileen Primary Teacher, Letterbox Library reviewer). Radhika Natarajan @ChaoTayiana Alexander Mostov @wideeyeded Full review/to buy: letterboxlibrary.com/product…
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“The success of the Author Academy is evidence of the huge wealth of talent in underrepresented communities just waiting for the opportunity to shine” @kenwilsonmax on @HarperCollinsUK Author Academy. Applications open until: ⚡️Feb 6th!⚡️
Applications are OPEN for the HarperCollins Author Academy. A free, six-week virtual writing programme for unagented writers from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds. Find out more and apply now at harpercollinsacademy.co.uk
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Double checking you all saw Imogen Russel Williams’ last Children’s Books Roundup in @guardian and then also that you spotted Phoenix Brothers by Sita Brahmachari & The Other Father Christmas @JRichardsAuthor & Priscilla Mante @storymixstudio And also… theguardian.com/books/2025/d…
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…We should probably let you know said Other Father Christmas does in fact exist since we met him last year ⬇️ @storymixstudio
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A January kickstart of a book collection from @Booktrust Some bootiful titles in the mix including Lulu Moves Home @RosBeardshaw @AnnaMMcQuinn and Escape from the Child Snatchers @sufiyaahmed
January is here, which means a whole load of brilliant new children's books for us to enjoy! Whether they’re a teeny toddler or a very particular teen, get their year off to a great start with one of these books 👇 bit.ly/487zIVT
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⚡️Representation of Black people in children’s literature- The Listen to this Story! exhibition, curated by @ksandsoconnor, is on tour and is at Cambridge Central Library until 16th Jan. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx23…
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Delighted that @ksandsoconnor will continue our @BooksForKeeps column for an eighth year. Next one looks at books featuring children of colour in care / alternative family situations. Fostering, adoption, care homes for example. Please share suggestions! Thx
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When teachers read for themselves, they bring richer experiences to the classroom — talking authentically about books and inspiring children to read for pleasure. Explore more in our free booklet: clpe.org.uk/research/reading…
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The literacy gap is growing. But… ❓ What is it? ❓ What causes it? ❓ Why does it matter? Swipe to find out what you could do to help close it ➡️bookmarkreading.org/closethe… #BookmarkReading #CloseTheGap
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🥳Welcome to 2026. And I know we keep shuffling you over to our Instagram account BUT keep shuffling if you’d like to see our Letterbox Library Year in Review. All the highs: books, launches, ponies 🐴 & a splash of ABBA.
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Heads, Dep Heads, Snr./Literacy Leaders- ☀️your 2026 wake-up 😊course: FREE online intro to @clpe1’s #PowerOfReading flagship training & how it can scaffold your English curriculum. ➡️clpe.org.uk/training/webinar…
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“But asking awkward questions is better than accepting the silence of a still-narrow literary monoculture.” The nuances of working class identities for creatives, targeted initiatives and hope for @NewWritingNorth’s The Bee project. From #TheBooksellerMostRead.
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“Is 2026 the year DEI dies?” Comment by @penny_author With specific reference to disability representation in children’s books and to the Reflecting Disability Project: reflectingdisability.co.uk
Following President Trump’s orders in January 2025 to end diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in federal government, across the Atlantic we have felt the knock-on effect, says @penny_author 👇 ebx.sh/xnu60l
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✨ Happy New Year from all of us at CLPE! ✨ We hope you’ve had a restful break. We can’t wait to welcome you back next term and keep supporting you in bringing the joy of reading and writing into your classrooms. 💫
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