Avid reader - passionate about the power of reading for pleasure. Supporter of the Federation of Children’s Book Groups. All views my own.
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Diane Gaunt retweeted
Calling all Young Writers! FCBG & @guppybooks are thrilled to announce a short story competition for children (7-12 yrs), inspired by National Share a Story Month 2025 & Maggie Blue & the Lost Child by Anna Goodall. Details on todays Blog Post! #NSSM25
fcbg.org.uk/?p=21612
Diane Gaunt retweeted
Here comes trouble.
Hunched up blackcap on a pre-nesting rekkie…quietly taking-in the competition.
Quite bolshy. Could upset the locals.
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Lovely evening listening to @dxminiquesimone in @bemoreBEAR. She’s coming to Stone tomorrow you lucky people! I’d love her to sing some @SadeOfficial xx
Diane Gaunt retweeted
What a wonderful opportunity for teachers & schools! Don't miss this FREE EVENT with our brilliant @UKLaureate @frankcottrell_b!
#Teachers: mark your calendars! As a xmas gift from us to you, we're releasing a free online event with the one & only @frankcottrell_b on Weds 11 December.
📖 youtu.be/0Rog8n9MS6k
Tune in to hear Frank read from #NoahsGold & share his top tips for writing a story!
Diane Gaunt retweeted
TEACHERS, LIBRARIANS, PARENTS, CARERS! If you're looking for some free resources for your kids, here's a lesson-long virtual school visit I did with @Booktrust all about reading & writing, covering all my books, free for all to watch! #literacy
youtube.com/watch?v=YWHwPbCh…
Diane Gaunt retweeted
Spent the weekend planting hundreds of tulip bulbs too . My #NNFN2024 Why don’t you - try something new ? A group of us had a go at indoor curling , which was great fun .
Why don’t you?
Discover the wonderful world of flowers by planting some tulips - and investigating The Big Book of Blooms by @yuvalzommer
#NNFN2024
@FCBGNews @Throughthebook2
Diane Gaunt retweeted
Immigration is not the reason that you can’t get a hospital appointment, it’s the reason you can get one.
Please repost for all the people who can’t seem to grasp that.
Diane Gaunt retweeted
Death to Non-Fiction fcbg.org.uk/?p=21390
Great blogpost here for #NNFN24 and I find myself in complete agreement.
Let’s celebrate what factual books can do for #readingforpleasure
Diane Gaunt retweeted
I could not agree with this more! I think SAFIYYAH'S WAR is the best new children's book I've read this year, and I think it deserves to be read in schools, libraries & homes around the country - by adults as well as children. Seriously brilliant writing from @HibaNoorKhan1!
There is reading a book and studying a book. The more I delve and re-read Safiyyah’s War for my in conversation with @HibaNoorKhan1 the more I am blown away by her exquisite writing and use of language. I would love more #schools to take this book up as a class reader. DM me.
Diane Gaunt retweeted
Like many others, we’ve lost a lot of followers this week.
If you are a UK resident who believes in a health service that is free at the point of use, please give us a follow and share this message.
We cannot let the bullies win.
Diane Gaunt retweeted
Author of factual books, Andy Seed, challenges us to consider what we call these books in today’s post, which he calls ‘Death to Non-Fiction! @andyseedauthor #NNFN2024
Death to Non-Fiction fcbg.org.uk/?p=21390
Diane Gaunt retweeted
Please share this with anyone you know who might be interested in it - especially TEACHERS & LIBRARIANS looking for free resources to inspire children to read!
Who wants some FANTASTIC FREE RESOURCES for classroom & library displays? My wonderful publishers @DFB_storyhouse have made these beautiful posters, full of advice & encouragement for kids about reading & writing for pleasure. Sign up here to claim yours!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Diane Gaunt retweeted
If you're interested in reading for pleasure - and anyone who works in education should be - these sessions with @jonnybid & @RuddickRichard will be INCREDIBLE! #literacy
eventbrite.co.uk/o/jon-biddl…
Delivering a couple of online RfP sessions in November (including one with @RuddickRichard). Talking about reading identities, book talk, the power of peer recommendations, reading champions, etc. Lots of practical and sustainable suggestions. Info here: eventbrite.co.uk/o/jon-biddl…
Diane Gaunt retweeted
Calling all teachers! Your students can meet our amazing @UKLaureate @frankcottrell_b on 21 November!!!! Sign up here! – at Camberwell, London
Schools! Don't forget that we have a super, free, virtual event coming up with Waterstones @UKLaureate @frankcottrell_b!
It's happening on 21 November and we know it's going to be brilliant, so book your spot here 👇
booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/…
Diane Gaunt retweeted
Things have just got a lot more difficult . Here’s what I think . I had no control over what just happened . None . But I do have control over how I will react to it . And I am not going to give up on the beautiful and the good , the grip on my dreams just got tighter .
Diane Gaunt retweeted
Who wants some FANTASTIC FREE RESOURCES for classroom & library displays? My wonderful publishers @DFB_storyhouse have made these beautiful posters, full of advice & encouragement for kids about reading & writing for pleasure. Sign up here to claim yours!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Diane Gaunt retweeted
What a brilliant opportunity - not to be missed! #NNFN2024
Fun class activity for National Non-Fiction November!
Play this video to your class and enter my competition to win a whole-school science-packed #ImpossibleQuestions assembly!
Entry form here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
@KidsBloomsbury #NNFN2024 #EVENMOREImpossibleQuestions
Diane Gaunt retweeted
This is the very reason that @FCBGNews exists, from our groups at grass roots level to our national initiatives - Children's Book Award, #NNFN and National Share A Story Month - why not engage with your local Children's Book Group?
⚠️Reading enjoyment has fallen across all ages.⚠️
The sharpest decline is among pupils aged 11-14 - from 40.4% in 2023 to 30.7% in 2024. As children transition to secondary school, their reading engagement dips - a trend that is worsening.
Learn more: literacytrust.org.uk/researc…
ALT Reading enjoyment has declined across all age groups. Ages 11 - 14 have seen the steepest drop - from 40.3% in 2023 to 30.7% in 2024.