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Chair the UK’s oldest book awards for children and young people! We’re seeking a Chair of Judges to support and guide the panel, ensuring a rewarding judging experience. Tenure starts mid-2026, shadowing the 2027 Chair. Apply by 10 October: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-o...

Chancellor’s school library pledge wins qualified support Plans announced for a library in every primary school but campaigners wait for details.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England by 2029, backed by £10m+. Details on spending, the definition of a library, and librarians’ role are still unclear. #InformationProfessional www.cilip.org.uk/news/711440/...

📚 Hidden Disabilities – Creating Inclusive Libraries
Sat 18 Oct | 10 am–3 pm |Online on Microsoft Teams

🎟️Book your place → 🔗https://www.cilip.org.uk/event/YLGHiddenDisabilities @cilip.bsky.social

🌟 Nominations are OPEN for the 2026 Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Award!

Know a student who goes above & beyond in your school library? Nominate them for this fantastic award.

📅 Deadline: 17 Nov 2025
🔗 libpupilaward.wixsite.com/home @sla.org.uk @pearsoneducation.bsky.social

Banned Books Week UK starts next Sunday! Help spread the word:

🔹Post on social media
🔹Share your favourite banned book
🔹Use the #BannedBooksWeekUK

Check out our social media pack, printable posters & resources: www.indexoncensorship.org/bannedbooksw... @thebookseller.com @hayfestival.bsky.social

CILIP AGM 14 Oct | 2.00pm - 3.30pm | Online via Zoom

📆Less than a month to go until the #CILIP AGM! Join us to celebrate our profession, hear about key strategic priorities for the coming year, ask questions and vote on key resolutions for members.

Tues 14 Oct | 2.00pm - 3.30pm | Online via Zoom
Register: www.cilip.org.uk/event/CILIPA...

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Do you live or work in the South West, South East, London, West Midlands, North East or Yorkshire and Humber? @carnegiemedals.bsky.social are recruiting librarian judges from these regions for 2027-28. Find out more and apply by 10 October at: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/regiona...

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Ready to create or refresh your library’s sustainability plan? One of the most in-demand panels at #GreenLibraries Conference dives into designing an effective sustainability/climate action plan.
⚡Just 5 days left to grab an early bird - offer ends Fri 26 Sep: www.cilip.org.uk/page/greenli...

Two big library events on Mon 27 Oct in London:
• Green Libraries Conference @ British Library
• Free screening of The Librarians @ UCL (book bans, freedom to read)
Save the date & join us! #GreenLibraries #FreedomToRead #CILIPSLG @cilip.bsky.social

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Calling members of @cilip.bsky.social
This week’s issue of The Bookseller 5 Sept 2025, contains the annual Library focus - and as a CILIP member you can read this issue for free!
Follow the link in the fornightly news 19/09/2025, delivered to your inbox.

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Join our FREE Google Super Searchers online webinars with Gareth Evans 🌍🔍

📅 Saturday 20 September (9:30am) | Tuesday 23 September (4pm)

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📢 New SLG Website Launch
We’re delighted to announce the launch of new SLG website.

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Abbeyfield School SN15 3XB

🔥YAY! It’s publication day!📚 And I’m giving away one copy to a UK school or library. Just post a comment with the name of your UK secondary school or library and postcode, then like, share, follow. I’ll draw a winner on 14th September 25. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻☘

📚 Thrilled to share that I’ve been shortlisted for the @sla.org.uk Secondary School Librarian of the Year Award! Honoured and grateful to be recognised among such dedicated professionals. 🌟 #SchoolLibraries

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📖✨Get free access to Glasgow Boys, the #Carnegies2025 Medal for Writing winner!
👥 Read the digital title with your group for a two-week period, with no waitlists!
It will be available on Sora or @libbyapp.com from 20 June to 4 July.📱💡 Find out how to take part here 👉 carnegies.co.uk/together-we-...

🌈 Book 22 for #PrideMonth: Drama by Raina Telgemeier 🎭💜
A heartfelt, funny graphic novel about middle school, stage life, and discovering who you are. Perfect for young readers exploring identity, friendship, and first crushes. @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social

🌈 Book 23 for #PrideMonth: Heartstopper series by @aliceoseman.bsky.social 🏳️‍🌈
A beautifully tender, queer coming-of-age love story full of heart, friendship & self-discovery.
Graphic novel perfection. 💕📚 #Heartstopper #YAbooks #LGBTQ+ @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social

🌈 Book 24 for #PrideMonth: Jamie by @ldlapinski.bsky.social 💛🤍💜🖤A powerful, heartfelt story about identity, friendship & finding your voice as a non-binary teen. Honest, uplifting & essential reading. 🌟 #Jamie #LGBTQBooks #PrideMonth #RepresentationMatters @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social

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🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 Winners of the Carnegie Medals for Writing and Illustration, and Shadowers' Choice Medals: @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social, Nathanael Lessore, Theo Parish and Olivia Lomenech Gill! ‏#Carnegies2025

Read the press release: carnegies.co.uk/2025-winners...

‘One kid at a time’: How children’s books on male friendship could combat toxic masculinity From Margaret McDonald’s Glasgow Boys to Nathanael Lessore’s King of Nothing, boys take centre stage in this year’s Carnegie-winning titles. Let’s hope that the male protagonists persuade more boys to...

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Join this @cilip-sw.bsky.social to find out why #CILIP's Professional Registration should be the next step in your career. Get started with your professional development, or if you've already started this session will be a great refresher. www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...

Carnegies: A Joyful Celebration of Children’s Literature On Thursday 19 June 2025, I had the immense pleasure of attending The Carnegies once again—an event that continues to be a highlight of the literary calendar for me, both personally and professiona…

📚 Gareth Evans, our Social Media & Web Officer, shares his reflections on this year’s inspiring #CarnegieBookAwards at the Cambridge Theatre in London🎭 A true celebration of children’s literature! @cilip.bsky.social @carnegiemedals.bsky.social

The Radio 2 Book Club - The Carnegies 2025! - BBC Sounds Sara welcomes head judge of The Carnegies, Ros Harding, to the Radio 2 Book Club

ICYMI: #Carnegies2025 Chair of Judges, Ros Harding joined Sara Cox on The Radio 2 Book Club this week to talk about this year’s @carnegiemedals.bsky.social, and why encouraging children to read is so vital 📚

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🏳️‍🌈 Book 17 for #PrideMonth: You Need to Chill! by @junodawson.bsky.social, illustrated by Laura Hughes 🌈

A joyful, big-hearted picture book about having a trans sibling — told with warmth, humor, and the best big sister energy. 💖

@ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social #LGBTQBooks #KidsLit

From across the pond, but worth a share:
#PrideMonth
#Pride2025
#Library
#LGBTQ

🌈 Book 18 for #PrideMonth: From Prejudice to Pride by Amy Lane is a powerful, accessible journey through LGBTQ+ history, from oppression to activism, resilience to celebration. A must-read for understanding how far we’ve come. 🏳️‍🌈📚 #LGBTQHistory @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social

🌈 Book 19 for #PrideMonth: The Passing Playbook by Isaac Fitzsimons 🏳️‍⚧️⚽ A warm and uplifting story about a trans teen finding courage, friendship, and joy on and off the soccer field. Perfect for middle-grade readers! 📚💛 @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social