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Caroline Roche

@carolineroche.bsky.social
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School Librarian, Chair of CILIPSLG, creator of Heart of the School website, booklover, reader. Co-author of Creating A School Library with Impact. CILIP Honorary Fellow.

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Bev Humphrey @libwithattitude65.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Are you looking for suitable romantasy titles for your library shelves? Look no longer, here's a blog post I wrote for @accessit.bsky.social with some 'low spice' recommendations 😉 and I'd love to hear from you if you have more suggestions accessitlibrary.com/project/roma...
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Romantasy Books for Teens - Accessit Library
Romantasy is booming on BookTok, but not all titles are suitable for younger readers. Discover school-appropriate romantasy books for teens, with fantasy and romance that are light on the 'spice'.
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Bev Humphrey @libwithattitude65.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
My next free children's & young adult book update webinar , Lit Link Up, is on the 27th March at 7p.m. ,as always I have 2 great packs of books to give away to attendees on the night, 1 primary & 1 secondary . Do come along and enjoy the book blether! www.bevhumphrey.com/lit-link-up....
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CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
A concerning case of school library censorship in Greater Manchester: Read more: www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/03/scho... SLG supported the librarian with expert guidance, and CILIP continues to speak out against censorship. School libraries must remain safe, inclusive spaces @cilip.bsky.social
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School book banning escalates in the UK as Greater Manchester secondary school censors scores of books - Index on Censorship
A school librarian faced a disciplinary hearing and scores of books were removed from her school library after she stocked Laura Bates’ Men Who Hate Women
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Malorie Blackman champions public libraries: "Having a public library within walking distance... made me who I am." £27.5m Govt pledge is welcome, but we still need ambitious public library strategy backed by secure, long-term funding. #NationalYearOfReading2026 www.theguardian.com/books/2026/j...
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‘It’s about making reading as natural as breathing’: Malorie Blackman backs the National Year of Reading
The Noughts & Crosses author is among the starry ambassadors for the campaign – one of the initiatives aimed at addressing the reading crisis
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CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
📚 Celebrate the National Year of Reading! Discover how CILIP School Libraries Group is marking the launch with resources and activities that show the power of reading for pleasure. 👉 Read more: cilipslg.com/2026/01/11/w... #NationalYearOfReading #SchoolLibraries @cilip.bsky.social
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Our next #CILIPMembersFest26 events is: Censorship: What Librarians are experiencing in the US & UK. Join this webinar for a thoughtful discussion on the real and concerning current censorship issues facing US & UK librarians and libraries. 📅 Tuesday 3 March Book now 👉 ow.ly/COi550XXRiS
Graphic promoting a webinar on censorship challenges faced by librarians in the US and UK, scheduled for March 3.
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
Facet Publishing announce the publication of Championing Your School Library by Barbara Band! A comprehensive guide to advocating for your school library - a must-read for anyone committed to sustaining and growing their library services. Order now 👇 www.facetpublishing.co.uk/978178330…
Facet Publishing announce the publication of Championing Your School Library by @bcb567! A comprehensive guide to advocating for your school library, this is a must-read for anyone committed to sustaining and growing their library services. Order now 👇 https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/9781783307562
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CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
📚 Around 120–150 pupil librarians gathered recently at the annual training day hosted by CILIP School Libraries Group to learn real-world library skills, work in teams and hear from author Sufiya Ahmed. #SchoolLibraries #LibraryLeadership #Education @cilip.bsky.social
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Pupil Librarian Training Day 2025
One of the activities supported by SLG is the annual Pupil Librarian Training Day, organised and hosted by Michael Margerison, librarian at Elmgreen School in London. Although it takes place in the…
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
CILIP #MembersFest programme is live! March 2026 jam-packed with online sessions and in-person networking events to showcase the best of what CILIP has to offer. Co-created by CILIP and our amazing member networks. Check out the highlights & register: www.cilip.org.uk/page/MembersFest26
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CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
📚 The SLG Pupil Librarian Training Day is back! 🎉 🗓️ Wed 12 Nov | 🕤 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. 📍 The Elmgreen School, Tulse Hill, London SE27 9BZ A fun, creative day for pupil librarians and a special author talk by Sufiya Ahmed. Free places — limited spots! Book via mmargerison@the-elmgreen-school.org.uk
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CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
🌱Join us on Tues 18 Nov at William Tyndale Primary, London for the launch of 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Greener School by Edd Moore & a film from Dr Jane Goodall DBE 🌍 Talks, pupil projects & expert panel on climate education. Book your tickets at : www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
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CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
📚 Exploring Chartership: Understanding the Wider Profession 🗓️ Thu 27 Nov 2025 | 6:30–8pm (UK) | 💻 Zoom Working on your @cilip.bsky.social CILIP Chartership? Join SLG’s free webinar to learn how to show your engagement with the wider profession. 🎟️ Book free: www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
📢We're ending an exciting week at #CILIP by looking into the future! Yesterday it was announced that we'll be hosting the World Library and Information Congress with @ifla.org. A wonderful celebration of their 100th and our 150th anniversary. #WLIC2027 www.cilip.org.uk/page/IFLAWLI...
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IFLA selects the UK to host the 2027 World Library and Information Congress
The most prestigious international library event will be in London in 2027 after a successful bid by a partnership including CILIP.
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Addressing climate justice in a submission for #CILIP Certification, Chartership and Fellowship. #ProfessionalRegistration. Attending #GreenLibraries Conference demonstrates your professional development through evidence gathering, critical reflection and networking with peers.
Three panelists seated on stage discussing professional registration and climate justice at a CILIP event with a large presentation screen behind them.Three panelists seated on stage discussing professional registration and climate justice at a CILIP event with a large presentation screen behind them.
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CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Tonight at UCL, the Information Studies department, in collaboration with CILIP SLG and the Library Services Trust, hosted a screening of the @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social documentary on book censorship and banning in the US. Barbara Band from SLG is talking about censorship in UK school libraries.
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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · 25/10/2025
A Christmas snowflake baby blanket I have just finished crocheting for charity. I am very pleased with it! 🥰
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 13/10/2025
⏰It's TOMORROW! Still time to sign up for the #CILIP AGM. Join us to celebrate our profession, hear about our key strategic priorities for the coming year and vote on key resolutions for members. Tues 14 Oct | 2.00pm - 3.30pm | Online via Zoom www.cilip.org.uk/event/CILIPA...
CILIP AGM 14 Oct | 2.00pm - 3.30pm | Online via Zoom
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Jason Koebler @jasonkoebler.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
Some exciting news: 404 Media just won a grant via Muckrock to investigate book bans and educational censorship in the U.S. The plan is to file hundreds of public records requests around the country and to report on and archive all the documents for public use: www.404media.co/help-us-inve...
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Help Us Investigate Book Bans and Educational Censorship Around America
404 Media has gotten a grant to unearth public records about systematic censorship of books, schools, and libraries in the U.S.
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Bev Humphrey @libwithattitude65.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Who fancies reading some funny, factual poetry? This series definitely fits the bill, packed full of rhyming information & gorgeous bright illustrations @jamescarterpoet.bsky.social #JamesMunro @graffegbooks.bsky.social #nationalpoetryday
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England. Here at CILIP we hope that means trained library staff too #GreatSchoolLibraries www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England
Exclusive: Chancellor also set to unveil plans to get young people back into work in party conference speech
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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
#YLGConference. @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social Manjeet Mann new verse novel is Raw which deals with accusations of witchcraft against girls in India. Looking forward to this one!
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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
#YLGConference @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social There is a new book coming out by Tia Fisher called Not going to plan which is definitely one to watch out for!
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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
#YLGConference @cilipslg.bsky.social Celebrating Novels in Verse with the wonderful Manjeet Mann, Dean Atta and Tia Fisher.
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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
#YLGConference. @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social now taking about the book Beyond the Secret Garden which is an absolute classic about diversity in children’s literature. It’s an absolute must-read!
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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
#YLGConference @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social Jack Megitt-Phillips (The Beast and the Bethany) tells us that the most important thing is to write books that speak to your inner child, and what you would have loved to read yourself. Not to write to a criteria or for an award.
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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
#YLGConference. @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social In a session talking about the GLL Literary Foundation better.org.uk/glf It’s an excellent foundation supporting new authors.
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GLL Literary Foundation
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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
#YLGConference @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social Author Sophie Kirtley evoking huge nostalgia in the room by talking about the joy of reading the Mandy annual as her path into reading. I loved them too!
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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
#YLGConference @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social Jack Mackay talks about writing horror for this level- he didn’t realise that there was a gap in the market but loved horror himself and wanted to write books for his younger siblings. @gnofhorror.com one for you maybe?
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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
#YLGConference. @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social Horror books for Middle Grade students are starting to come through. Jack Mackay is a debut writer with Dome which is a horror story aimed at just this level. Just published by @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social
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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
#YLGConference @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social new book is a mashup of the wonderful Rivers of London series and the film Inception she says- The case of the dreaming dragon published in October. Sounds like a must have!
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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
#YLGConference. @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social Fantastic panel of authors for the talk Journeys through Middle Grade - Patrice Lawrence, Jack Mackay, Sophie Kirtley and A M Dassau.
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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
London! London-adjacent people! If you'd like to come and say hi and get your Loki: A bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos signed I will be at The Children's Bookshop on Sat 13th, 11am. I will also be painting their window... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #UKKidlit #Edusky
A poster with my face and a copy of LOKI: A Bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos with my name, scribbled out and turned into Loki God of Asgard. Then the date, Saturday 13th September 11am. It gives the address of the relevent bookshop at the bottoom: The Children's bookshop, 29 Fortist Green Road, London, N103HP. 0208444550. www.childrenshoplondon.com
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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
#2:YLGConference. @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social ‘Wonder is the first of all passions’ said Descartes. That passion for reading and finding things out in books is something that #librarians and #teachers need to encourage in children and young people
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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
#YLGConference @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social @katemossewriter.bsky.social ‘What you are saying might not be fashionable today but it may be in the future’ inspiring quote especially for our young people to hear!
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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
#YLGConference @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social @katemossewriter.bsky.social ‘Women are missing from history because men didn’t write about them’ This book seeks to redress that balance
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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
#YLGConference @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social @katemossewriter.bsky.social Inspiring talk mentioning her setting up the Women’s Prize for Fiction to amplify women’s writing and voices to reflect the actual demographic of women who both read and write books.
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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
#YLGConference @cilip-ylgse.bsky.social @cilipslg.bsky.social Kate Mosse, keynote speaker speaking about her new book ‘Feminist History for every day of the Year’.
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CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Excellent CPD Training opportunity: 📢 Hidden Disabilities: Supporting children & young people in libraries 📅 Sat 18 Oct 2025 | 10:00–15:00 | 💻 Online Author talks, CPD & discussions on inclusive library practice. 🎟 £25 → cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1988391&group=
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CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
CPD Alert 🚀:Generative AI Skills in Schools – Project Outcomes 🗓️ Mon 16 Sept | 15:30–17:00 | Online 🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/generative...
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Generative Artificial Intelligence Skills in Schools - Project Outcomes
Join us for an online discussion of key outcomes from Generative Artificial Intelligence Skills in Schools (GenAISiS).
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CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
🙌 Wow - So many of you have signed up for our Google Super Searchers webinars that the 20th & 23rd September are almost full. To make sure no one misses out, we’ve added a bonus session on Thursday 25th September, 4–5:30pm. Book your spot here 👉 cilipslg.com/book-here/
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Bev Humphrey @libwithattitude65.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Happy new term everyone! I will be sharing my latest reads from picture books to adult in my next Lit Link Up webinar on the 12th September. I have some fab giveaways for attendees on the night too 😊 You can see the previous webinar and sign up for this one here: www.bevhumphrey.com/lit-link-up....
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Lit Link Up
Lit Link Up - let's talk about books! Lit Link Up is a regular 6 weekly webinar on a Friday evening at 7p.m. where I will be discussing all of the new children's/young adult/adult books I have read...
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CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
🏳️‍🌈 Book 16 for #PrideMonth: Glasgow Boys by Margaret McDonald — a powerful, tender story of identity, friendship, and queer joy set against the grit & heart of Glasgow. Raw, real, and unforgettable. 🌈📚 @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @carnegiemedals.bsky.social #LGBTQBooks
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Eileen Armstrong @earmstronglib.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
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'Indefensible': Frank Cottrell-Boyce condemns 'reading inequality' exposed in BookTrust report
Waterstones Children’s Laureate and author Frank Cottrell-Boyce has published his inaugural ‘Reading Rights’ Report with partner BookTrust, on how to end the “indefensible reading inequality”.
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CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
🤖📚 Join us on Sat 14 June 2025 for AI in Education: Challenges, Opportunities and the Role of Libraries — an online event exploring AI’s impact on education and school libraries! £25/£35 | 9:30–11:30 | Zoom Find out more & register 👉 londonslg.wordpress.com/book-here/ @cilip.bsky.social
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Michigan Association of School Librarians @michiganmasl.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
“An effective school library is not just a room with books. It’s a tool that comes alive when librarians and community members tend to it and develop programming and relationships with students to model the joy books can bring us.” #MiSchoolLibraries
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Brian Peck: Building a Library, Building a Legacy - TeachMichigan
Brian Peck never set out to be a teacher, let alone a school librarian. He studied sociology in college, considering careers in social work or even the priesthood. But everything changed when he took ...
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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Teens: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway! A YLG London one day course for frontline library staff involved in or interested in working with teenagers. 16th May 2025 9am – 4pm Islington, London N1 1XR Full event and booking details at: www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Every spring, #CILIP invites reading groups from schools, libraries, and homes to join the exciting process of shadowing the Carnegie Medals. This experience gives young readers the chance to follow along with the official judging process as ‘shadowers.’ Sign your group up today ⤵️
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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
How wonderful! do you do jigsaws in your library?
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Caroline Roche @carolineroche.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
Have you seen the great resources and report by @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social about #LitinColour? Really great to share with your English Department and use yourselves. www.penguin.co.uk/about/social... #diversebooks
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Lit in Colour
It’s vital that the books we read in our formative years reflect the rich diversity of the society we live in. That’s why we at Penguin have joined forces with The Runnymede Trust to explore how to su...
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