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The Silver Shadow by Mariesa Dulak and Alea Marley

The sensual but playful text perfectly complements the gorgeous illustrations in dreamy green, blues and purples. A beautiful story that immerses the reader in a warm and reassuring world of the sea.

Perfect for @blackhistorymonth.org.uk

Black History Month UK 2023 I said on twitter (‘X’) that I wasn’t going to do a thread of favourite books for Black History Month this year because I’m trying to wean myself off it (but also it may wel…

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An old post for #BlackHistoryMonthUK from @cazapr1.bsky.social :
teenlibrarian.co.uk/2023/10/03/b...
from 2023, Disappointed herself by missing a year haven given up on social media. There will be one for 2025, later in the month. Promise!

I was commissioned by @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social to write the KS2 resource. It was a fun and formative project and the the book is out NOW, just in time for Black History Month! @blackhistorymonth.org.uk @blackhistoryfacts.bsky.social

Show me the money!

The Radical Act behind your local library: Celebrating 175 years of public libraries This post was written by Jenny Pearce, Senior Marketing Manager for LibraryOn at the British Library. 2025 sees the 175th anniversary of the Public Library Act 1850. The Act was an initial step in pro...

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Wonderful exhibition!

Getting ready to start school! @booktrust.org.uk
www.booktrust.org.uk/how-we-help/...

Verse novel challenge: reading competition for schools | National Literacy Trust | National Literacy Trust Teachers, educators and school librarians: encourage and diversify reading for pleasure in your school with The Verse Novel Challenge. Launches autumn 2025 with full supporting guidance and resources.

literacytrust.org.uk/resources/th...

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The PEN Pinter Prize 2025 @englishpen.bsky.social

Friday 10th October 2025
7pm - 8.15pm
British Library

This year’s PEN Pinter Prize is awarded to novelist, playwright, and short story writer Leila Aboulela..

Book a place at events.bl.uk/events/the-p...

Looks fab!

Tickets and further details at www.eventbrite.com/e/anti-racis...

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Serena Patel author interview We talked to award-winning author Serena Patel about her new, dogtastic chapter book, Pia's Pet Club: Puppy Power. Read the exclusive interview on our blog!

In this recent Inclusive Books for Children Author Chat, I spoke to multi-award-winning author Serena Patel about the first book in her brand-new adventure series, Pia's Pet Club: Puppy Power.

www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/blog/author-...

Exciting news! 2026 will be the National Year of Reading!

Multi-sector partners are joining forces to get everyone reading, to engage new audiences in reading, to encourage reading for pleasure and to change the nation’s reading culture for good.
Read full details at nationalyearofreading.org.uk

The IBBY UK Conference

Saturday 8th November 2025

Open Ealing Arts Centre, School Lane,
Dickens Yard,
London W5 2TD

The theme is Whose History? Challenging historical narratives through writing for children and young people.

For further details please contact annlazim@googlemail.com

YLG Annual Conference
Saturday 6th September 2025
Eastbourne
@askews.bsky.social @hachettechildrens.bsky.social

Please also come along to our informal Unconference on 7th!

Early bird tickets available until 31st July

Programme & booking here: www.cilip.org.uk/event/YLG_2025

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Lit in Colour Teacher Conference 2025 | British Library Join us in-person at this year’s Lit in Colour Teacher Conference – a rich opportunity to deepen your subject knowledge and strengthen your practice when t

Lit in Colour Teacher Conference 2025

A collaboration between Penguin Books and the British Library, this FREE in-person conference supports KS1 - KS3 English teachers and school librarians.

Saturday 6th September 2025

British Library, London

9.30–17.00

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My Y1 pupils LOVED hearing these 2 brand new TDTCQ stories in their library session today! @harpercollins.bsky.social

Please read my Inclusive Books for Children interview with Serena Patel where she discusses her new book series , Pia's Pet Club, at www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/blog/author-...

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Please explore Bonnier Books Children's Showcase 2025 at www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jt0i8...

Huge congratulations to the #Carnegies2025 winners, shortlistees and the judges from @CILIPinfo’s Youth Libraries Group!
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