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Librarian: Tower Hamlets Schools Library Service Member: CILIP YLG London Committee Reviewer: Inclusive Books for Children Speaker: British Library Inclusive Libraries Conference 2024 Judge: Diverse Book Awards 2024 Chair of Judges: Carnegie Awards 2023

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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Running a stall for Inclusive Books for Children on Saturday from 9 - 4 if you want to pop in and say hello!
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
So proud!
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
The Silver Shadow by Mariesa Dulak and Alea Marley The sensual but playful text perfectly complements the gorgeous illustrations in dreamy green, blues and purples. A beautiful story that immerses the reader in a warm and reassuring world of the sea. Perfect for @blackhistorymonth.org.uk
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
@ylglondon.bsky.social An old post for #BlackHistoryMonthUK from @cazapr1.bsky.social : teenlibrarian.co.uk/2023/10/03/b... from 2023, Disappointed herself by missing a year haven given up on social media. There will be one for 2025, later in the month. Promise!
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Black History Month UK 2023
I said on twitter (‘X’) that I wasn’t going to do a thread of favourite books for Black History Month this year because I’m trying to wean myself off it (but also it may wel…
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
I was commissioned by @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social to write the KS2 resource. It was a fun and formative project and the the book is out NOW, just in time for Black History Month! @blackhistorymonth.org.uk @blackhistoryfacts.bsky.social
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
Show me the money!
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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
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The Radical Act behind your local library: Celebrating 175 years of public libraries
This post was written by Jenny Pearce, Senior Marketing Manager for LibraryOn at the British Library. 2025 sees the 175th anniversary of the Public Library Act 1850. The Act was an initial step in pro...
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Wonderful exhibition!
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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
Getting ready to start school! @booktrust.org.uk www.booktrust.org.uk/how-we-help/...
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
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Verse novel challenge: reading competition for schools | National Literacy Trust | National Literacy Trust
Teachers, educators and school librarians: encourage and diversify reading for pleasure in your school with The Verse Novel Challenge. Launches autumn 2025 with full supporting guidance and resources.
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
@ylglondon.bsky.social The PEN Pinter Prize 2025 @englishpen.bsky.social Friday 10th October 2025 7pm - 8.15pm British Library This year’s PEN Pinter Prize is awarded to novelist, playwright, and short story writer Leila Aboulela.. Book a place at events.bl.uk/events/the-p...
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Looks fab!
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Tickets and further details at www.eventbrite.com/e/anti-racis...
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
In this recent Inclusive Books for Children Author Chat, I spoke to multi-award-winning author Serena Patel about the first book in her brand-new adventure series, Pia's Pet Club: Puppy Power. www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/blog/author-...
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Serena Patel author interview
We talked to award-winning author Serena Patel about her new, dogtastic chapter book, Pia's Pet Club: Puppy Power. Read the exclusive interview on our blog!
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Exciting news! 2026 will be the National Year of Reading! Multi-sector partners are joining forces to get everyone reading, to engage new audiences in reading, to encourage reading for pleasure and to change the nation’s reading culture for good. Read full details at nationalyearofreading.org.uk
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Home | National Year of Reading
The National Year of Reading 2026 is a campaign that will engage new audiences in reading, encourage reading for pleasure and change the nation’s reading culture for good. ​ In a fast-moving, AI-power...
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
The IBBY UK Conference Saturday 8th November 2025 Open Ealing Arts Centre, School Lane, Dickens Yard, London W5 2TD The theme is Whose History? Challenging historical narratives through writing for children and young people. For further details please contact annlazim@googlemail.com
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
YLG Annual Conference Saturday 6th September 2025 Eastbourne @askews.bsky.social @hachettechildrens.bsky.social Please also come along to our informal Unconference on 7th! Early bird tickets available until 31st July Programme & booking here: www.cilip.org.uk/event/YLG_2025
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
shop.scholastic.co.uk/lollies/meet...
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Lit in Colour Teacher Conference 2025 A collaboration between Penguin Books and the British Library, this FREE in-person conference supports KS1 - KS3 English teachers and school librarians. Saturday 6th September 2025 British Library, London 9.30–17.00 events.bl.uk/events/lit-i...
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Lit in Colour Teacher Conference 2025 | British Library
Join us in-person at this year’s Lit in Colour Teacher Conference – a rich opportunity to deepen your subject knowledge and strengthen your practice when t
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
My Y1 pupils LOVED hearing these 2 brand new TDTCQ stories in their library session today! @harpercollins.bsky.social
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Please read my Inclusive Books for Children interview with Serena Patel where she discusses her new book series , Pia's Pet Club, at www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/blog/author-...
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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
@ylglondon.bsky.social Please explore Bonnier Books Children's Showcase 2025 at www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/jt0i8...
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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Huge congratulations to the #Carnegies2025 winners, shortlistees and the judges from @CILIPinfo’s Youth Libraries Group! @carnegiemedals.bsky.social / @cilip.bsky.social
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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 23/05/2025
@janpam65.bsky.social Had a great time with Y2 pupils at this book event with author Rashmi Sirdeshpande @rashmiwriting.bsky.social & illustrator Diane Ewen. www.barneskidslitfest.org/scho.../sird... We all had to draw one of Diane's dinosaurs. Here's mine. (I know - don't give up the day job!)
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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Thanks, Kate and the team, for the wonderful show case of your new 2025 publications, last Wednesday. @flyingeyebooks.bsky.social Here's the presentation! www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ia3ui...
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
@booktrust.org.uk Win a full set of Marcus Rashford's Breakfast Club Adventures at www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new...
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Win a full set of Marcus Rashford's Breakfast Club Adventures
We're giving you the chance to get your hands on all six books in this fantastic series, written with Alex Falase-Koya and illustrated by Marta Kissi.
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
@booktrust.org.uk Win four books from this unique series at www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new... Closing date is Friday 30th may 2025.
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Currently reading a review copies of Wow! What an Party! and Wow! Look at Me!😊 @harpercollins.bsky.social
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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
In 2017, CILIP set up a nationwide libraries freecycle group called LibraryUK, so that any library can offer equipment or furniture free of charge, for others to collect. Or you to select free items for your own library! Join Freecycle today at freecycle.org and subscribe to LibraryUK.
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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Jeanne Willis: The Road to Becoming a Picture Book Legend 22nd May 2025 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM Andersen Press • 6 Coptic Street • London, WC1A 1NH Tickets cost £9 each ( which includes a signed copy of It's Behind You! and £1 booking fee) at www.tickettailor.com/events/ander...
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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Young Language Learner Anthology 2025 is open! @bsmallpublishing.bsky.social Submit a comic or story written in a language of your choice (not a mother tongue) and get your work published! For children aged from 6 - 11 years old. The deadline is 30/6/2025 Register at bsmall.co.uk/ylla
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Scholastic are delighted to be the official book supplier for the Carnegie Awards 2025 @carnegiemedals.bsky.social Places at their week of online book events for primary schools , running from 28th April - 2nd May, can be booked at shop.scholastic.co.uk/the-carnegie...
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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Scholastic are delighted to be the official book supplier for the Carnegie Awards 2025 @carnegiemedals.bsky.social Book places at their week of online book events, from 28th April – 2nd May, to celebrate the shortlist for secondary schools at shop.scholastic.co.uk/the-carnegie...
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
Just read this lovely book, Higher Ground by Tull Suwannakit, from New Frontier Publishing. Very moving.
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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Very insightful piece. Still waiting for reading levels to recover from the pandemic but schools and libraries are expected to do this with LESS staff and funding!
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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
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