@theclpe.bsky.social
The Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) is a UK based charity that creates and delivers award-winning literacy training and resources for the teachers of early years and primary school children.
The 2026 Yoto Carnegie Medal shortlists are here! 🌟
Discover outstanding stories that inspire empathy, imagination & a love of reading. Shadowing starts tomorrow!
https://carnegies.co.uk/2026-shortlists-announced/
Discover how the findings of @theclpe.bsky.social ‘s annual #ReflectingRealities survey can inform and enrich your classroom book stock.
18th May
3-3.45pm
For primary staff, esp. English Leaders & Librarians.
@neunion.bsky.social
#KidLitUK
We’re delighted to be part of Reflecting Realities in the Book Corner, an NEU online session spotlighting our Reflecting Realities Survey and how to build truly representative book corners. Sign up: https://neu.org.uk/events/reflecting-realities-book-corner
Last year we shared ideas, resources and support to help you celebrate World Book Day across the whole school, and they’re just as powerful this year. Revisit our World Book Day ideas and pick up fresh inspiration for 2026:
https://clpe.org.uk/news/world-book-day-ideas-resources-and-support-clpe-0
Every child has the right to be literate, but what does it take to make that a reality in today’s classrooms? Our latest blog explores the principles behind CLPE’s work and how we support rich, book-based provision: https://clpe.org.uk/blog/fulfilling-every-childs-right-be-literate
We’re so excited that Jake Hope will be on this year’s CLiPPA judging panel! A champion of children’s books, Jake brings huge expertise from his work with the Carnegie Medals. Register your school for the shadowing scheme: https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/1RW5-1LFF/clippa26
CLPE librarian Phoebe Demeger has written a brilliant piece on celebrating and championing children’s poetry for the Children’s Poetry Summit blog. We’re so proud to see her expertise spotlighted. Read more: https://childrenspoetrysummit.com/2026/02/19/phoebe-demeger-childrens-poetry-takes-a-bow/
Children in Years 1–2 will love 'The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems' edited by June Crebbin (Puffin Books).
👉 Find out more about the book and its teaching plan:
https://clpe.org.uk/books/book/puffin-book-fantastic-first-poems
Years 3–4 children can’t get enough of 'One Plastic Bag' by Miranda Paul, illustrated by Elizabeth Zunon (Millbrook Press).
👉 Find out more about the book and its teaching plan:
https://clpe.org.uk/books/book/one-plastic-bag
Assistant Headteacher Rachel Saunders shares how inclusive, carefully chosen texts have transformed writer identity at Miriam Lord Primary,helping pupils see themselves as authors and poets. Read more: https://clpe.org.uk/blog/power-reading-developing-writer-identity-through-inclusive-book-choices
We are delighted that Colette Hiller, winner of the CLiPPA 2025 for her collection 'Colossal Words for Kids' will be on this years judging panel!
Register your school for the shadowing scheme here: https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/1RW5-1LFF/clippa26
Power of Reading x Education Endowment Foundation Research Trial Cohort 2 now recruiting!
70 primary schools across England can join this national study to boost Year 5 writing. Get £2,000+ of training & resources for just £300.
Apply: https://clpe.org.uk/about-us/power-reading-eef-research-trial
The primary schools shadowing scheme helps schools explore the shortlisted collections with specialist @theclpe.bsky.social resources. Find our more and register for your school to take part in the scheme at
clpe.org.uk/news/announcing-our-clippa-2026-judges
Children's #Poetry Takes a Bow!
Phoebe Demeger of @theclpe.bsky.social on why this year's #CLiPPA Children's Poetry Award will be extra special. @literacy-trust.bsky.social
childrenspoetrysummit.com
“Celebrating the diverse voices in poetry for children is important because..all children can find a voice that speaks to them&..discover that poetry is their personal gateway into the power of their own words” ( #CLiPPA Judge Nicola Davies)
Phoebe Demeger @theclpe.bsky.social ‘s Poetry Award Prize
The longlist for the 2026 Klaus Flugge Prize went live last week!
Established in 2016 to honour publisher Klaus Flugge, the prize celebrates the most promising new talent in children’s book illustration and is the only award of its kind.
Find out more: https://www.klausfluggeprize.co.uk/
We're delighted that Nicola Davies, Children’s Laureate for Wales & creator of 80+ books (poetry, picture books, novels, non-fiction), will chair the CLiPPA 2026 judges!
Register your school for the shadowing scheme: https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/1RW5-1LFF/clippa26 #CLiPPA2026 #NicolaDavie
Swipe through to see the transformative impact of CLPE's Power of Reading training, straight from our brand-new Impact Report!
Download the full report and bring the joy of reading to your school: https://clpe.org.uk/research/power-reading-impact-report-2025
⭐ COVER REVEAL ⭐
We're delighted to reveal the cover for 'Monsieur Mustard: The Disappearance of Fabio Fangtooth', by Charley Rabbit, published by Andersen Press This book is set to be published on the 4th June 2026, so save the date!
Our Power of Reading Impact Report 2025 is now live! Discover how evidence-informed, book-based teaching boosts attainment, narrows gaps and helps children see themselves as readers and writers. Read more: https://clpe.org.uk/research/power-reading-impact-report-2025
✨ New blog post ✨
In today's post, @dc-litchfield.bsky.social explores the major influences in his work and how he decides on the subjects! (@quartokids.bsky.social)
Read more on our blog:
https://clpe.org.uk/blog/my-friend-billy-whiskers-blog-david-litchfield
The judges for the CLiPPA (CLPE Poetry Award) 2026 have been announced! Chaired by Nicola Davies, the panel includes Colette Hiller, Jake Hope, Lisa Mead and Anjali Patel. CLiPPA 2026 starts here – follow for shortlist and Shadowing Scheme news. #CLiPPA2026
This #NationalYearOfReading2026, we’re joining the National Literacy Trust &
and British Library for their annual primary conference on 20th March! 🎟️ Book: https://literacytrust.org.uk/events/primary-conference-2026-beyond-the-book-routes-into-reading/
Celebrate the #NationalYearofReading with 10% off our one-day Reading & Writing CPD courses! Add code NYR10 at checkout to redeem, plus get 25% off your second course when booking more than one. Book: clpe.org.uk/training.
English and Media Centre are interested in whether there are differences between the way poetry is taught at KS2 and KS3 & we’re helping them to build that picture.
Add your voice and help us all understand how best to support poetry in the classroom: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MapKS2Colleagues
Today we’re celebrating CLiPPA and by sharing Saira Bano’s teacher’s-eye view of judging the award: https://www.nate.org.uk/2025/04/25/a-teachers-eye-view-of-the-clippa-clpe-childrens-poetry-award/
And there’s more… CLiPPA 2026 judges will be announced next month, so keep your eyes peeled!
Join our free online event and explore how Power of Reading training can strengthen your English curriculum and impact teaching and learning. Book now: https://clpe.org.uk/training/webinars/leading-english-curriculum-power-reading-online-event-leaders-2
Give every teacher in your school tools to teach literacy with confidence. Our All‑Access Membership gives ALL teachers unlimited access to our 'Lessons in Literacy' — practical, research‑informed CPD to strengthen subject knowledge & practice. https://clpe.org.uk/membership
Our friends at Letterbox Library have put together a book pack for primary school teachers, inspired by our Reflecting Realities research.
Get a book pack for your classroom here: https://www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page/reflecting-realities-book-pack-key-stage-1-2
Our Power of Reading project offers unique insights into what makes reading teaching successful in primary schools. This free booklet shares what teachers say is needed to foster a lifelong love of reading. Download now: https://clpe.org.uk/research/reading-pleasure-what-we-know-works