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This Dyslexia Awareness Week, we're so pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2026 Barrington Stoke Reader of the Year Award. Our three finalists were selected for their resilience, initiative, determination and enthusiasm: buff.ly/I1gn2G6 #SchoolLibraries #DAW26
Catch up on a busy month in children’s books in our latest roundup, including some important updates on the Department for Education's Books for Secondary Schools Programme. Read more 👉 buff.ly/t97D35i #SchoolLibraries #SchoolLibraryAssociation #SectorNews #NewsInBrief
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Our brand new Reading Club began today with Yr8 students having a fabulous time looking through the amazing collection of books we have been gifted. Each participating school will receive 200 new books as a part of the programme. @uksla t @petersbooks bit.ly/3UaCfKI
Have you enjoyed getting to know our Secondary Librarian's of the Year, sponsored by @BloomsburyBooks? Join us Thursday 1 October at 3:30pm where we focus on practical takeaways you can put into action straight away. Book now: bit.ly/4yavSWp #SLAevents
Get your applications in! Deadline: Sunday 13 September. @CollegiateSB is looking for a new Assistant Librarian which could be you! Head over to our jobs board for more information: bit.ly/4gJHf1v #SLAjobs #schoollibraries #schoollibrarians
Twilight Training: our next session will focus on budget management for your school library, including advocacy and fundraising, if this sounds like something that would benefit you, join us on Thursday 26 November and book your place now: buff.ly/2MlYHz2 #SLAevents
Join Queen of YA Fiction, Holly Bourne for a live lesson that looks at the creative process behind her much-anticipated new novel, And Then We Screamed. Online on 25 November at. Suitable for KS4, free for SLA member schools. Book your place: bit.ly/4hgnUVO #SLAevents
One month to go until our Supporting Information Literacy in the Age of Deepfakes. Join us and @wikimediauk on Thursday 8 October at 3:30pm to support pupils to navigate manipulated digital information safely. Book your place now bit.ly/3SO6A1a
The start of term is approaching! We hope you have all had a restful holiday. If you managed to fully switch off from the news, then you might find our Summer Round-up handy to reconnect you with what's been happening while you were away 👉 bit.ly/3UooDLI #BackToSchool
Just under a month to go! Make your #schoollibrary even more inspirational with our next webinar in partnership with @AccessitLib, discussing how to engage young readers throughout the academic year. Book now for 24 Sept: bit.ly/4iwAVeR #RfP #ReadingforPleasure
New to your SLA Membership? Meet the team and get support on navigating all the brilliant resources we offer. This is a friendly networking session, with a chance to ask questions and build your professional network. Book now: bit.ly/4ig76z4 #SLAevents
Are you an experienced campaign coordinator? The School Library Association is looking for a proactive candidate to help deliver on a high-profile campaign ahead of our 90th anniversary next year. Apply now: bit.ly/4hDddgP #SLAJobs #WorkWithUs #SchoolLibraries
Not long left until Christmas! With only 130 days, it's time to get some seasonal inspiration with our brand new November Publisher Roadshows. These sessions will spotlight all things winter for varied themed stock in your libraries! Book now: bit.ly/4gnYm7M #SLAevents
Join us for a webinar shining a spotlight on the brilliant work happening in school libraries right now. Learn from our soon-to-be-announced 2026 Secondary School Librarian of the Year shortlist, alongside last year's winner. Book now for 1 Oct: bit.ly/3TFsh3r #SLAawards
"Parliamentary scrutiny followed by concrete clear recommendations cannot be ignored: we have a case for support for #schoollibraries that simply has not existed for far too long." CEO Victoria Dilly reflects on the #ReadingForPleasure report: buff.ly/kr562Fg 📖
Want to learn how to maintain reading momentum for your pupils? Partnered with @AccessitLib, this webinar discusses enriching activities, strategy and practical ideas all to help strengthen your library. Book your place: bit.ly/4bTQ6us #schoollibraries #schoollibrarian
Join SLA members and @First_News for an informal #SLAmember meet-up exploring the growing importance of news literacy in schools, covering misinformation, AI and practical strategies. Online on 21 Sept: bit.ly/4bEF501 #schoollibraries #schoollibrarian #medialiteracy
At last month's annual conference, Jamie Smart, the superstar creator of Bunny vs Monkey, was one of the star attractions.
Read our interview with Jamie in the digital post-conference special of TSL: bit.ly/4yhBRcN
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The House of Commons Education Committee report on #ReadingforPleasure sets out a comprehensive plan for reversing the decline, placing schools firmly at the heart of that ambition.
Read the findings that matter most for schools:
lovereading4kids.co.uk/blog/…
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The @uksla's Information Book Awards is an annual celebration of information books.
This year's overall winner, Owning It, was described by the judges as perfectly encapsulating how books can be both a window and mirror.
Recap this year's winners:
lovereading4kids.co.uk/blog/…
