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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves

@drrshargreaves.bsky.social
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Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Manchester. Trustee for the UK Literacy Association. Poetry lover, children's literature obsessive. Child voice, picturebooks and human rights, social justice research. Land of the Peak. Views are my own.

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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
My article for @uk.theconversation.com is out! Primary age children already think politically about power & rights. As citizenship education is being reviewed, it should create space for dialogue and participation, with children’s lit as a powerful starting point. theconversation.com/citizenship-...
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Citizenship education: primary school children are already able to think politically
Children are already thinking about power and whose voices get heard.
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Joshua Seigal - 'YAPPING AWAY' out now! @joshuaseigal.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Do you want FREE poems and fun stuff? I am very proud to offer them on my WEBSITE: www.joshuaseigal.co.uk I work v hard to provide my site as a free resource. Do check it out, and spread the word! @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @ofalafel.bsky.social @booksforkeeps.bsky.social #BookSky #EduSky #poetry
joshuaseigal.co.uk
Joshua Seigal | Official Website
Website of award-winning poet, author, performer and educator Joshua Seigal. Contains free poetry, and lots of information.
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
What a beautiful day on campus, so lovely to see the flowers blooming and the students enjoying the sun. @manchester.ac.uk
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
It's officially over, what a journey. I think my onedrive will breath a sigh of relief as I move to delete all previous versions of my thesis & random musings. A huge thanks to colleagues at @educationuom.bsky.social for their sage advice, supporting me whilst I balanced work and studying 🤩.
Letter of confirmation of degree of PhD.
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CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · 19/04/2026
📚 Power of School Libraries: Quote of the Week School libraries are more than shelves of books—they’re spaces where confidence grows and empathy begins 💛 @cilip.bsky.social
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
What a busy week! Marking finished, finally watched Cranford (cosy & heart-wrenching), Agatha Christie book finished. My highlight was being nominated by my students for an SU Outstanding Academic Advisor award. Didn’t make the shortlist, but it’s made my year 😀, so grateful for such kind students!
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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
Recently updated on our site: Authors, illustrators and poets who visit schools in the UK & Ireland. 📚👍🏼 schoolreadinglist.co.uk/resources/au... #kidlit Browse our UK and Ireland directory of children’s authors, poets and illustrators for school visits, with trusted recommendations, virtual o...
schoolreadinglist.co.uk
Authors, illustrators and poets who visit schools in the UK & Ireland
Discover children’s authors, poets and illustrators who offer school visits across the UK and Ireland, plus useful planning advice.
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
As we navigate 'interesting times', today was a welcome breath of fresh air. I got to spend time watching some of this year's Poetry by Heart competition submissions for the Classic category. Such a joy and privilege to be part of the shortlist judging. Their performances were a credit to them.
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a penguin says well done in white letters on a white background
ALT: a penguin says well done in white letters on a white background
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
I've written a piece for the Children's Poetry Summit about the power of poetry in the classroom, it's so important that we help children to feel seen and empowered. Voices that Matter - Teaching Poetry for Social Justice childrenspoetrysummit.com/2026/04/02/r...
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Michael Rosen @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Brand new joining-in poems for your under-5s. Animals! Michael Rosen's Rhyme Time number 3. youtu.be/X7p3eigKDnU?... via @YouTube
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Animals Michael Rosen Rhyme Time
YouTube video by Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
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Manchester Institute of Education (MIE) @educationuom.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Great news from earlier in the week - congratulations to all in MIE for achieving such significant progress.
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
What a lovely space to write. Gladstone's Library is fantastic, you get to stay there overnight too!
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
New piece for policy@manchester about Reading for Pleasure. We need to keep banging the drum about how important it is and also offer suggestions for how we need to support the implementation of it. @uomseed.bsky.social @uomhums.bsky.social
blog.policy.manchester.ac.uk
Health and Social Care
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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
The time has come to bring you the 2026 UKLA Book Awards Shortlist! This year's list features a range of accessible and inclusive titles that really encourage reading for pleasure. Find out more here: ukla.org/ukla-book-aw... #kidslit #bookawards
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
📢 The @uklitassociation.bsky.social Intl Conf 2026 Call for Papers is open! 📚 Children’s lit & language ed for social justice 🌍 Inclusive, participatory research on how language & texts support communication, identity & participation across classroom & digital spaces tinyurl.com/5a8db7n9 #edusky
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Call for Papers 2026 - UK Literacy Association
Submissions for papers for the UKLA International Conference 2026 are now OPEN!
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The University of Manchester Library @uomlibrary.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
⚖️ 🌍 On Human Rights Day, explore a range of materials from the archives of the world’s largest humanitarian network. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, 1919-1997: Widening the Range of Our Digital Archives. ow.ly/G9xA50XzYpC
“Young Red Cross nurses, 1950s” by British Red Cross., CC BY 2.0
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
If you are a teacher, teacher educator, educational researcher in the field of literacy then do apply for the UKLA's call for papers. We have expert practitioner sessions for teachers to share good practice, workshops for more hands-on learning as well as more traditional conference formats.
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Do join us on Tuesday for this free seminar www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/write-to-r... it’ll be useful! @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @debrakidd.bsky.social @jonnybid.bsky.social @jonny-walker.bsky.social @raesnape.bsky.social @primarychamp.bsky.social @benniekara.bsky.social please share! All welcome!
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Write to Read: Motivating and Engaging Literacy Learners
Centre for Literacy and Social Justice Seminar
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Authorfy @authorfy.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
✨✨✨ HUGE NEWS!!!! ✨✨✨ Authorfy is going to be an official resource for the National Year of Reading 2026 & the whole platform will be FREE for the entire year. 🎥 13,000+ hours’ worth of author videos - FREE! 📖 Thousands of resources & activity packs - FREE! 📚 Hundreds of book extracts - FREE!
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
Such a valuable read.
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Lovely first meeting and great to hear the poems created! Thanks to everyone for coming and sharing.😁
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Every year it's always a pleasure and privilege to lead the panel on behalf of the @uklitassociation.bsky.social for the @teachprimarymag.bsky.social Teach Primary English Award. Huge congratulations to the winner @hfleducation.bsky.social 😁🏆. Well done to the runners up and those shortlisted.
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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
We're celebrating the very best in education resources with this year's #TeachAwards winners! Browse our flipbook to see all of this year's winners and get inspiration for your classroom… cdn.teachwire.net/e-mag/Teach-...
Teach Awards 2025 flipbook
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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Teachers! Time is running out to get your applications in for the NEU Sponsored Places at the 2026 UKLA International Conference. Apply now to join us in Glasgow! buff.ly/1gYKNZq
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
Lovely first session with my @educationuom.bsky.social MA International Education Early Year's Module students. They started off by exploring and expressing their own educational journeys through play.
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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
The shortlists are your curated guide to quality, effective and innovative classroom resources. Results will be announced in November 2025! View the full shortlists 👉 www.teachwire.net/news/teach-a...
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Teach Awards – 2025 shortlists announced
Join us as we reveal the shortlists for the 2025 Teach Awards…
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
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!
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Are you a member of the @uklitassociation.bsky.social? Check your email for the opportunity to become the next Vice President of the association. The closing date is the 15th of September. You will need to complete the nomination form and be supported by two other UKLA members.
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Not long til the conference! Come and join me for some poetry creation😊. You can also speak to your district for help with costs if you are an NEU member. Find out more on the booking page👇🏻.
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Are you a teacher, librarian, TA, student, who wants to develop your #readingforpleasure practice? Why not join me for my @openuni-rfp.bsky.social @uklitassociation.bsky.social Teachers' Readers Group. Develop an area of practice over 5 sessions across the year.
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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
I've been thinking a lot about why the DfE guidance feels so wrong and I reckon it's because it ignores the role of intrinsic motivation in *wanting* to learn to write. If it's not about the urge to communicate your own ideas, rather than just about the technical aspects, you're missing the point. ♥️
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
For the Harold Rosen Memorial Lecture we have the wonderful Frank Cottrell Boyce starting our Saturday with a bang. @uklitassociation.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Good morning Liverpool😊. After a busy & insightful day at the @uklitassociation.bsky.social International Conference yesterday & last night at the amazing Book Awards, I'm looking forward to being filled again today with inspiration. I shall also be doing my poetry workshop on authentic voice too!
Liverpool skyline, cathedral and university buildings.
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Really interesting keynote at the @uklitassociation.bsky.social International Conference from Anežka Kuzmičová about children and their responses and reflections to non-fiction. So much to think about. #myukla
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Settling down to read a book submitted for the @uklitassociation.bsky.social 2026 Information Book Awards. What a lovely way to ease into the weekend. Hound enjoys a good book too.
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
Very privileged to have been part of the judging panel and got to read this excellent book. So much insight from around the globe and plenty of food for thought. #EduSky
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
When you're awake at 5 so put your time to good use. Prepping some resources for my @uklitassociation.bsky.social poetry workshop in a few weeks. Looking forward to sharing & gaining words & phrases that come from our communities, histories & families. The conference programme is up: ukla.org/ic25/
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Are there any particular word/phrases/colloquialisms that are regularly used by you, children, communities, have cultural relevance that aren't commonly heard in a classroom but are very much well-loved? I love the phrase flamin' nora which was used throughout my childhood. #Edusky
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Are there any particular word/phrases/ colloquialisms that are regularly used by you, your communities, have cultural relevance that aren't commonly heard in a classroom but are very much well-loved? I love the phrase flamin' nora which my dad used throughout my childhood when he was in disbelief.
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Perfect marking weather. The garden will certainly benefit.
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a penguin with a blue umbrella in the rain
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Lynda Graham @lyndajgraham.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
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
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Jo Tregenza @jotregenza.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
@uklitassociation.bsky.social ITE SIG free conference on Friday. The thread was language and talk. We heard from: Alice Reedy, Alastair Daniel and the Oracy Hub in Tower Hamlets What a wonderful day for SIG members. @teresacremin.bsky.social @navangovender.bsky.social @rshargreaves.bsky.social
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
Just over a month until the @uklitassociation.bsky.social International Conference in Liverpool! The programme is fit to bursting with content for teachers, researchers, educationalists etc.. I shall be running a poetry workshop on the Saturday & I'd love you to join me. #edusky ukla.org/ic25/
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Fab @educationuom.bsky.social away day. Interesting discussions around critical literacies, anti-racism, EDI. So lovely to see the students present so confidently to the department. Also, lovely sunshine at lunch! @drlizgregory.bsky.social
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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
UKLA's Statement on Equalities Act 2010. Read it online here: buff.ly/UnBDHEz
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Dan Whitehead @danwhitehead.net · 02/05/2025
I once again find myself wondering what this country would look like today if the Green Party had been given even half the media attention that Farage’s various vanity projects got over the last ten years.
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Dr Rebecca Simpson-Hargreaves @drrshargreaves.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Off to Manchester to meet a couple of our super @uomteach-ed.bsky.social @uniofmanchester.bsky.social Primary PGCE trainees who are shadowing the @uklitassociation.bsky.social Book Awards. I can't wait to see what they think of the information book shortlist & how they will use them in school.
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John Bleasdale @www.johnbleasdale.com · 16/04/2025
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