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Lots of book covers, representing the longlist for the UKLA book awards.

We are delighted that two Troika books have made it to the
@uklitassociation.bsky.social awards longlist. Congratulations to @coralrumble.bsky.social and @bardymum.bsky.social
for #JakubsOtter and #WhyDidMyBrainMakeMeSayIt - brilliant publications, and well deserved. 🥂

Reek Reek, science fiction adventure by Alastair Chisholm, published by Barrington Stoke in July 2024

My book REEK, illustrated by the awesome @caltsoudas.bsky.social, is a #UKLA 2026 Longlistee, woohoo!🎉🎉🎉

Congratulations to everyone on the list – it's an awesome collection 👉 ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...

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@barringtonstoke.bsky.social #KidLitUk @uklitassociation.bsky.social

Oh my, thank you @uklitassociation.bsky.social ! So many of my favourite authors are here - what an honour to be longlisted alongside them. AND what joy to see Troika buddy, Sarah Zimman in the mix!

Such an amazing set of longlists for the book awards this year. I don't know how the teachers will shortlist, it was tough enough choosing the longlist!

UKLA Book Awards logo with text Quality Texts for Children aged 3 - 14+ and logo of sponsor Best Books for Schools Just Imagine

Out today! The longlists for the @uklitassociation.bsky.social UKLA Book Awards. Chosen by teachers and covering a range of genres, topics and themes, fiction and non-fiction. Check them out! #KidLitUK #UKLA26 #teachersbookawards

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Your 2026 UKLA Book Awards Longlists are here - the only national children’s book awards judged by teachers!

This year they feature books in translation, past winners, exciting debuts and a huge range of genres and themes.

Click here to see the full Longlists: ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...

#UKLALucky13th Discover the must-read narrative verse YA novel, Not Going to Plan by previous UKLA winner, Tia Fisher. An often hilarious, yet profoundly moving and beautiful novel that captures teenagehood, its pressures and its complexities. Members, RP for a chance to win 1/3 copies

Written by UKLA Award winner, Nicola Garrard, On the Edge follows Rhys and his brothers, struggling to get by in an off-season tourist resort. When their home is threatened, Rhys resorts to drastic measures to protect his family. Members, repost to be in with a chance to win #lucky13th

From Kenneth Oppel, Best of All Worlds is a story of survival, teenage passions and an invisible enemy. What should be a relaxing weekend away from the city turns nightmarish when Xavier and his family wake up to find themselves trapped inside a dome. UKLA members RP for a chance to win #lucky13th

Hurray it’s #CanadaDay and we have wonderful author Kenneth Oppel joining us for a webinar for @uklitassociation.bsky.social Secondary schools at 1.30pm this afternoon @joyisreading.bsky.social @lockwoodcm.bsky.social @stephenjdilley.bsky.social @jotregenza.bsky.social #cankidlit

The Winner of the Shadowers' UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for Information 3-14+

The Winner of the UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for Information 3-14+

The Winner of the Shadowers' UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for 3-6+

The Winner of the UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for 3-6+

The Winner of the Shadowers' UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for 7-10+

The Winner of the UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for 11-14+

The Winner of the Shadowers' UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for 11-14+

The Winner of the Shadowers' UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for 7-10+

NEW in the critically acclaimed and internationally bestselling ‘Unknown Adventurer’ series! 3 signed copies of THE LOST BOOK OF UNDERSEA ADVENTURE! By Teddy Keen are the UKLA Lucky 13th prizes for June. UKLA Members just RP to be in with a chance to win.
‪@quartokids.bsky.social‬

@jotregenza.bsky.social @rshargreaves.bsky.social @teresacremin.bsky.social @justimaginecentre.bsky.social @charliehacking.bsky.social @joyisreading.bsky.social @lockwoodcm.bsky.social

@justimaginecentre.bsky.social @joyisreading.bsky.social @jotregenza.bsky.social @childrensbooks.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social

Looking forward to hearing wonderful @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social on the Saturday (June 28th 9.30am) of @uklitassociation.bsky.social International Conference #thisismyukla Still time to buy one of last few tickets! @rshargreaves.bsky.social @jotregenza.bsky.social @joyisreading.bsky.social

Yes! Penguin by Polly Dunbar was winner of #ukla Book Awards 2008 ( our first year) @lockwoodcm.bsky.social @joyisreading.bsky.social @stephenjdilley.bsky.social

This is a really brilliant read! Don’t use a chance to get a signed copy!

What a fantastic day. Oh my, what a shortlist that what to choose between. Looking forward to the big announcement. #UKLA25

What a brilliant day! Really proud of our teacher judges @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @joyisreading.bsky.social @mrscreadsalot.bsky.social

#KidLitUK

So thrilled with these quality lists and all but 2 are authors from UK and Ireland. A real show of strength for Our publishing industry👏👏

Cover of the new issue of children's review journal Books for Keeps with a list of some - just some - of the features in this issue. Jenny McLachlan Authorgraph, Gregg Stobbs Windows into Ilustration, AI, Beyond the Secret Garden, an interview with debut author Olivia Wakeford.

Your #Weekend reading sorted: the NEW #BfK is here, packed with interviews, features, comment, children's book reviews. Thank you to all our contributors esp @nicolettejones.bsky.social @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social @joyisreading.bsky.social & our reviewers #KidLit

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