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@isobelr1.bsky.social

School librarian in London. Also into music and learning languages.

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The transformative power of co-creation

ICYMI: When it comes to engaging young people through fiction, authenticity is all, says Gemma Jolly in our recent Comment piece πŸ‘‡ #BookSky

11.11.2025 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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More reading tests won’t help children improve their literacy – here’s what will | Letters Letters: Michael Robinson says teachers, governors and unions need to get round the table and find real solutions, not argue about testing for 13-year-olds. Plus letters from Simon Gibbs, Helen Ellio...

Two letters to the Guardian advocate for school libraries instead of mandatory age-13 reading tests: 'We need more reading specialists and librarians, libraries filled with books that reflect our students’ lives, and protected time in which to read for pleasure.' www.theguardian.com/education/20...

09.11.2025 21:58 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is sad news - they had a fantastic list

29.10.2025 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes please! Thank you 😊

29.10.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This was a fascinating watch - deeply disturbing but also inspiring in its portrayal of the librarians standing up to censorship. Thanks @cilipslg.bsky.social and other organisers for the opportunity to watch with other librarians and discuss the UK context.

28.10.2025 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0