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Books for Keeps, the children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Tonight's the night we discover the winner of the 2025 @littlerebsprize.bsky.social (one of our favourites)👀Revisit the shortlist, which do you fancy for the win? #LittleRebelsAward #UKKidLit booksforkeeps.co.uk/debut-author...

Graphic showing covers of the six books on the shortlist for the 2025 Little Rebels Award. Strapline Celebrating Radical Fiction for Children!

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

With 87 days to Christmas, it’s time to think about festive reads and The Boy Who Grew Dragons: A Christmas Delivery by @andyshepherdwriter.bsky.social, illustrated by Sarah Warburton, looks perfect for younger readers! Out 09/10, huge thanks to Pippa @templarbooks.bsky.social 🎄 #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

The book and its press release. The cover shows Father Christmas and 2 young children in a sleigh full of presents, flying over snowy houses and accompanied by lots of brightly coloured dragons.

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P.G. Bell @pgbellwriter.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Frame this. Hang it in every primary school classroom in the UK. Organise a daily pledge of allegiance. #KidLit #KidLitUK

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Little Rebels Award @littlerebsprize.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Dear #LittleRebelsAward Folk: Ahead of tomorrow evening’s Award Ceremony, let’s remind ourselves of our very brilliant 🪧LITTLE REBELS AWARD SHORTLIST 2025🪧 Books which are ⭐️plump⭐️with social justice content and hopeful activism! #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #bookawards #kidsbookawards

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Lesley Parr @lesleyparr.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Chuffed to see Fallout on this lovely list! Thank you all at Lancashire SLS. #fantasticbookawards #kidlitUK

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Nosy Crow | Children's Books @nosycrow.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Dungeon Runners Level 1: Hero Trial, written by @kieranlarwood.bsky.social and illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton, has won the Children's Book of the Year in the Younger Fiction (5-9 year olds) category at the Week Junior Book Awards. Congratulations! ⚔️🧩

A promotional red and gold graphic for fiction chapter book Dungeon Runners: Hero Trial by Kieran Larwood and Joe Todd-Stanton, published by Nosy Crow. The book won Children's Book Of The Year: Younger Fiction (5-9 Year-Olds), as explained in bold white copy and in a gold roundel.

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Books for Keeps, the children's books review journal @booksforkeeps.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

The 2025 Nero Book Awards are underway with the category judges announced! Children’s books judges are author Sharna Jackson; Emily Bearn, Children’s Literary Critic & author, The Telegraph; Nick Campbell, Children’s Campaign Manager, Waterstones 📚 #UKKidLit booksforkeeps.co.uk/sharna-jacks...

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

What an amazing book, one which totally encapsulates the futility of War. “The Good Son” by #PierreJaquesOber, #JulesOber and #FelicityCoonan is a trulying stunning and powerful story. The art is created using miniatures and and is frankly astounding. Heartbreaking #PictureBookPage

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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Well that has been a lovely escape. Properly got my reading mojo back this holiday, lovely to feel free enough to sink into a great book.

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Emma Antonova @emmaantonova.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

A lovely and new history of London book for children by Laura Carlin. 200+pages of wonderful illustrations spanning from the Stone Age to the death of the Queen.

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Caroline Fielding @cazapr1.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

This book is a work of art #KidLitUK

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Karenwallee @karenwallee.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Publishing 8/5, Shrapnel Boys is @jennypearson.bsky.social first historical fiction novel & it's an absolute triumph. It's definitely a book to pre-order. kandobonkersaboutbooks.blogspot.com/2025/02/shra...

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Shrapnel Boys - Jenny Pearson

WWII has arrived in London which changes Ronnie's life forever. Unlike some of his classmates, he isn't evacuated, instead he remains at ho...

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Kate Gettings @kategettings.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Congratulations to our illustrator Claudia Ravalli, for making it onto the list with The Dolls’ House - very well-deserved!

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 11/02/2025

We reached over 1.4 million children through our programmes in 2023/24, helping families to discover the lifelong benefits of reading together. Find out more about the difference our wonderful supporters have made here: www.booktrust.org.uk/support-us/h...

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

With strong themes of true friendship and the importance of being confident enough to stand out from the crowd, Zak Monroe is (Not) My Friend by Simon Packham is a great transition read for Y6. Out 03/04 @uclanpublishing.bsky.social @antswilkinson.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

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Simon Packham @simonpackham.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

This is coming soon!

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Paul David Gould @pauldavidgould.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Back in 2018 I reviewed Малый театр/Maly Theatre's 'Life & Fate'/Жизнь и Cудьба at London's #Theatre Royal Haymarket bsky.app/profile/west... Think what #Russia cd do with soft power instead of #Putin's unprovoked #Ukraine invasion with its death toll + ZERO benefits for #Russians on.ft.com/3ID1fhP

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Life and Fate, Theatre Royal Haymarket, London — epic yet intimate

Maly Drama Theatre of St Petersburg’s adaptation of Vasily Grossman’s sprawling novel is a remarkable achievement

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 05/02/2025

Our Deputy CEO Annie Crombie has written this piece for Research in Practice about the transformative power of shared reading and why it's a powerful tool to support children’s wellbeing 👇 #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

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Jeremy Adams @1jeremyadams.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

It was fantastic to see so many people attend the reopening of #Beckenham Library today after a big revamp. @floellabenjamin.bsky.social was guest of honour along with Stella the cat. A total honour to meet them both! @liamconlon.bsky.social @joshclockhouse.bsky.social @jessicaarnold.bsky.social

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James Barr @jamesbarr.bsky.social · 20/09/2024

From the FT the other day. I had no idea.

Creative industries are worth more than life sciences, motor manufacturing, aeropsace and oil and gas in the UK economy, says the FT

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Paul David Gould @pauldavidgould.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Hello! I'm new to @bsky.app (part of the #Xodus), keen to share thoughts on #Russia As the #author of a #thriller/#comingout #novel set in #1990s #Moscow, a snapshot of #Soviet collapse pre-#Putin era, my love for #Russian #culture is soured by the sickening #Ukrainewar go.bsky.app/6Wd964S

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Anne Thompson @librarylady.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

It's been a busy month in the world of children's books. Here's your chance to catch up with what you may have missed. My Reading Matters round up includes book awards, free events, resources and new books to tempt you. #UKKidLit alibrarylady.blog/2025/02/01/r...

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Reading Matters – Children’s Book News

Hello and welcome to this month’s round up of what has been happening in the world of children’s books. With January behind us many are looking forward to discovering what February hold…

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Helen Jones @hfj0108.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Finished up by checking out Oscar’s Lion by Adam Baron which we are reading for the 7+ category of @sparkbookaward.bsky.social. Utterly heartwarming and beautifully written with gorgeous illustrations by Benji Davies. @harpercollins.bsky.social #KidLitUK

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Emma Antonova @emmaantonova.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

The first book by @suchmo83.bsky.social revolutionised reading in my school. This one looks even better and has already got my mind ticking to how we can improve further.

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Mr Tom Slattery @slatterymr.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

The second #SundayMorningBookChat is in honour of great series! Series are a great way to hook someone in to reading… so what are your favourite series both complete and not finished yet…

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Neil Almond @mralmonded.bsky.social · 25/10/2024

Here’s 5 things I’ve learned about handwriting from writing the chapter. 🥉Handwriting isn’t prioritised that much in English schools anymore. While much of the work that is done in school is with paper and pen, as adults type day-to-day, handwriting’s not seen as important.

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Steve Rosenberg @bbcstever.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Flew back to Russia. Picked up a newspaper. Read this: “The USSR may come back to life this year.” Then this: ““It cannot be ruled out that this year Ukraine will cease to exist.” Bluster? Belligerence? Makes you wonder where things are heading. #ReadingRussia

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Steve's Reading Russia - Russian Press Review (15 January 2025)

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Kieran Larwood @kieranlarwood.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Just received a copy of the second Dungeon Runners book: Sky Battles! Out next month, with stunning illustrations from Joe Todd Stanton. You can pre-order it now, if you want to be my best friend

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WRDaboutbooks @wrdmag.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

We have 4 FANTASTIC copies of #MurderForTwo - A Tariq Twins Mystery by @niylafarook.bsky.social to #WIN! For a chance to solve this dual-POV mystery with the estranged, neurodivergent twins, Ani & Riri to prove their dad’s innocence… Retweet & Follow by Jan 17 @piccadillypress #WRDMagComp

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 06/09/2024

#PrimaryArt Sophie is a true inspiration

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

We spend a whole term focusing on Shaun Tan’s art in Y5/6. After incredible pencil work the children are now completing paintings based on (best book ever)The Arrival. #primaryart #shauntan #thearrival

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

The incredible @martinimpey.bsky.social has created a masterpiece in Blitz: One Family’s War. We’ll definitely be sharing this with Y5/6 next term. A stunning piece of work…and it will be continued!

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Anne Thompson @librarylady.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Hello children's book lovers. Here's my first Reading Matters Children's Book News round up of 2025. A look back at the best of 2024, a preview of books in the coming months. There are free events & resources too so why not settle down and explore. #UKKidLit alibrarylady.blog/2025/01/04/r...

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Reading Matters – Children’s Book News

Welcome to the first Reading Matters newsletter of 2025 and I hope that everyone had a happy and healthy Christmas holiday. Happy New Year to you and I hope that 2025 is a good year for you and you…

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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

My latest article for @neunion.bsky.social Educate magazine. Society is changing and what constitutes reading is also changing. Schools need to try and keep up. Link here: neu.org.uk/latest/union...

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Ashley Booth @mrboothy6.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Hello - I wrote a new blog about the teaching of whole class reading, which I haven't in a while. It's over 9000 words so quite a read, but I hope the comprehensive nature of it comes across as helpful, rather than patronising. Anyway - hope it's useful! mrboothy6.wordpress.com/2025/01/03/w...

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Whole Class Reading 2025

Hello – it’s been a few years since I wrote about the teaching of whole class reading, and I figured I would do it again, as it’s generally the thing I am asked about the most – plus in…

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Topsy Page @topsypage.bsky.social · 02/01/2025

LAST CHANCE! I'm doing a festive giveaway of my book! Oracy: 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers. Like, follow and retweet to enter. Winners will be selected at random on Friday 3rd January 8pm UK time. bit.ly/100IdeasOrac... @edusky.bsky.social

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CeciliaIsSmart @ceciliaissmart.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

Profound implications within neurolinguistics and second-language acquisition studies

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Karenwallee @karenwallee.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Publishing 27/2, The Forbidden Atlas is the brilliant second installment in the Isaac Turner Investigates series. Secrets, lies & daring weave perfectly through the streets of Paris in this brilliant book. #samsedgman #kidlit kandobonkersaboutbooks.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-...

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The Forbidden Atlas - Sam Sedgman

The second in the Isaac Turner investigates series, The Forbidden Atlas , sees Isaac and Harriet in Paris receiving an award for...

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Christopher Edge @christopheredge.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

And keep your eyes peeled for ESCAPE ROOM: GAME ZERO in 2025... youtu.be/qhG3DIkjHmU?...

Glitched text which reads GAME ZERO. Could it be an ESCAPE ROOM clue...

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Alastair Campbell @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

“I WILL STILL BE PRESIDENT THIS TIME NEXT WEEK”. In case you missed @therestpolitics.bsky.social interview with Georgia President Salome Zourabichvili earlier today here it is. Remarkable woman in remarkable times in her battle for democracy v autocracy. open.spotify.com/episode/4FuP...

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356. Georgia, Russia, and the fight for democracy - An interview with the President of Georgia

The Rest Is Politics · Episode

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willgreenwriter.bsky.social @willgreenwriter.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Liz Truss’ roast potato recipe is a great explainer for British politics 2016-2024. Aggressively contrarian, determinedly simplistic, objectively wrong. A masterpiece.

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Robert Macfarlane @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

“When the dark comes rising, six shall turn it back…” It’s 20 Dec—Winter Solstice Eve—& the day Susan Cooper’s great, cult novel The Dark Is Rising opens. Simon McBurney & I co-adapted a 12-part audio-drama of Susan’s novel. You can listen along, an ep a day, here: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand...

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BBC Sounds - The Dark Is Rising - Available Episodes

Listen to the latest episodes of The Dark Is Rising on BBC Sounds.

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Clare Hall-Craggs @loveswimming.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Hello UK based teachers and librarians. As we countdown to the end of term I have a giveaway of a trio of advances of @johngreenart.bsky.social brilliant InvestiGators: Class Action. Out in paperback 30/1/25. Please follow & RT to be in with a chance. Ends 9am Saturday.

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Jamie Smart @jamiesmart.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

This is TOMORROW (Saturday). Grab a ticket, log on, get the kids drawing cartoons and comics with me. We’ll be taking suggestions and coming up with nonsense things together. These events are always so random and unpredictable it’s a ton of fun 🤩

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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Welcome to Asia! Discover its incredible history and diversity with this beautifully illustrated and fact-filled encyclopaedia! Written by @rashmiwriting.bsky.social and stunningly illustrated by @jasonlyon.bsky.social #UKLA members repost to WIN 3 signed copies for your class! #uklalucky13th

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