Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 24/09/2026UK Primary/EY Teachers- Our newsletter! www.letterboxlibrary.com/subscribers Stay connected and enjoy member-only discounts. Latest issue includes: TRIBUTE to our new Children's Laureate TIPS: selecting Black History titles BOOK PACKS: new and updated OFFER: on our Black History Book Pack KS1/2 022
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The @theclpe.bsky.social ‘s introductory membership for schools looks mighty fine, but the ⭐️All Access Membership⭐️ is just overflowing with literacy rich resources, from teaching plans to CPD series. We’re so impressed! clpe.org.uk/membership #KidLitUKclpe.org.uk 052
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Your new MG detective hero has gone stateside! 🕵🏻🕵🏿♀️🕵🏽♀️🔍🍰🧁 The U.S. edition of #CinnamonCrumb is out & about. Perfectly in time for the new #GBBO series (and trust me there’s more than “elements”- there’s an entire comedic lexicon of puns!!) @harrywoodgate.bsky.social #KidLitUK 000
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/20261/2 The most recent “Letterbox Library Recommends” column has just published in @booksforkeeps.bsky.social A selection of books featuring characters experiencing social isolation & loneliness- prompting neighbourhood activism & solidarity. Read the article at booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/lett... 142
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/20261/2 “During my tenure as Waterstones Children’s Laureate, I will champion the power of books to make us feel like we belong…but Patrice will not BEGIN to do this during her tenure: she has been doing this all along, and for all ages of readers”👏 A tribute to- booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/beyo...booksforkeeps.co.ukBeyond the Secret Garden: Patrice Lawrence, UK Children’s Laureate – Books For Keeps 154
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 16/09/2026There is so much we want to share about the latest @booksforkeeps.bsky.social but, for now, head on over to their site. Essential bimonthly read for all you teachers/librarians invested in books as a life changing force for children❤️ #KidLitUK #BookSky 152
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 16/09/20261/2 Last week we joined the celebration of brand new MG detective / lesser talented baker, Cinnamon Crumb! The launch of a brand new series- @harrywoodgate.bsky.social was on hand to sign & stamp (yes a bespoke CC Detective Agency stamp!) copies. @waterstones.bsky.social South Ken. #KidLitUK 110
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 11/09/2026“We want to encourage book publishers and creators to level up, not down, the numbers of portrayals of different disabled people. We urge you to continue to portray many more disabled people, carefully and authentically.” #KidLitUK #ReflectingDisability www.thebookseller.com/features/the...thebookseller.comOn reflection: the time has come to deepen disability representation in children’s booksWith only 10% of children’s books including disabled characters – with many ‘only in the background’ – the time is ripe to encourage book publishers and creators to level up, new Reflecting Disability... 141
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 11/09/20261/4 📣The first of its kind: ⭐️⭐️⭐️New study in to disability representations in UK children’s literature⭐️⭐️⭐️ From the organisation Reflecting Disability www.reflectingdisability.co.uk #KidLitUK #disability ➡️ @thebookseller.com www.thebookseller.com/features/the...thebookseller.comOn reflection: the time has come to deepen disability representation in children’s booksWith only 10% of children’s books including disabled characters – with many ‘only in the background’ – the time is ripe to encourage book publishers and creators to level up, new Reflecting Disability... 121
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 11/09/2026👋Teachers! 4 new episodes of #MostlyBookTalk landed last month. Just making sure no one missed that😃 ➡️https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mostly-book-talk/id1736007526 #KidLitUK 011
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Last week we were at the launch of super-creepy #MiddleGrade horror: 👻The Lost Name Society👻 @savitakalhan.bsky.social @storymix.bsky.social @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social We were greeted by ravens! See our Insta reel (image below) Catch our review: www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page... #KidLitUK 033
Reposted by Letterbox LibraryWorld Book Day UK @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026They're here! Get your first look at the 2027 £1/€1.50 books! 📚✨ From exciting adventures to laugh-out-loud stories, there's something for everyone. Children can choose their own book from 11 February 2027, FREE with a £1/€1.50 book token. Find out more at www.worldbookday.com 067
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026The Librarians documentary (US) wins Emmy. Featuring the sterling work of anti-censorship advocates. “The film hopes to grow the movement." @publisherswkly.bsky.social www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief...publishersweekly.com‘The Librarians’ Wins Emmy AwardKim A. Snyder’s film about the role of library workers in the national battle over book bans won the Emmy for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking. 010
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 10/09/2026👶🏽👶🏿👶🏻👶🏽👶🏻👶🏾👶🏿 7 cutest babies… -and #ForestXiao - took the prize! #KlausFluggePrize #KidLitUK 011
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Oooooh… People Like Stars, Birdie, Dead Yard… so many titles to love here ❤️ #KidLitUK 110
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Every year we make a delivery to @theclpe.bsky.social for their innovative #PowerOfReading training: clpe.org.uk/training/cou... Developed in 2005 #PoR “has raised achievement in more than 5000 schools. 98% of teachers saw improved engagement” Which is why the delivery gives us smiles! #KidLitUK 042
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 26/08/2026All the huge benefits to teachers EYFS-Yr6 who take out All-Access Membership with literacy charity @theclpe.bsky.social 020
Reposted by Letterbox LibraryDarren Chetty @darrenchetty.bsky.social · 26/08/2026£300k to market and promote a single book through 'an engagement programme' is a lot of public money. And we still don't know who is paying for the books. So a public / private initiative with a secret funder. The plot thickens... I've written about this here: booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/on-r...booksforkeeps.co.ukOn Royal Horses, Mickey Mouse, and Impossible Creatures – Books For Keeps 054
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 26/08/2026This is so disappointing. £300k of public money to fund an “engagement” with ONE pre-selected book. Such a disconnect from the ethos of reader volition which underpins so much reading for pleasure, which is itself foundational to the National Year of Reading. #KidLitUK 030
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Ah well, of course, if you’re not on Insta you won’t have seen our fabulous pre-publication-order offer of ⚡️30% off⚡️ @savitakalhan.bsky.social ‘s gothic drama: THE LOST NAME SOCIETY -but now I’ve told you anyways..so visit / order BEFORE SEP 3rd! www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page... #KidLitUKletterboxlibrary.comTHE LOST NAME SOCIETY | Letterbox Libraryby S.R. Krish “In a world where fitting in means losing yourself, they must reclaim the power of their names, the ones they were born with and the ones they’ve chosen, to tear the school down.” (Publi... 121
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 25/08/2026When she isn’t running Letterbox Library, director Kerry supports #LeicesterCity for her sins… 🦊⚽️🦊 001
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Utah’s 1st book ban of the school year is in…the wonderful, vital: Push by Sapphire “When we ban books like ‘Push,’ we are in danger of falling into the sinkholes of hate and prejudice and ignorance and of losing what little love we have left for each other” #bookban www.sltrib.com/news/educati...sltrib.comUtah just banned the book that inspired the hit film ‘Precious’ from all public schoolsWith this addition, 37 books are now banned from public school shelves statewide. 011
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Over the summer we’ve had a tidy offer for early years settings on our bountiful Early Years Concepts Book Pack. If you’re an EY setting and we’ve not sent you details, just get in touch: info@letterboxlibrary.com Pack: www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page... #KidLitUK #notforprofit #coop 032
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Schools and early years settings getting all prep’d for starting the new year chockablock with inclusive books! ⬇️ ⬇️⬇️ #KidLitUK #BookSky 063
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 24/08/2026“Text & illustrations synch together to create a judiciously flavoured, immersive world. As sinkable as a perfectly airy chocolate mousse” @harrywoodgate.bsky.social MG debut: the Cinnamon Crumb Baking Detective series🧁 30% off pre-orders, folks! #KidLitUK www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page...letterboxlibrary.comCINNAMON CRUMB BAKING DETECTIVE: THE GREAT CAKE CAPER | Letterbox Libraryby Harry Woodgate “A good story is a bit like a cake…First you need the right ingredients:A dash of daring.A generous dollop of laughter.A spoonful of surprise and…A tantalising twist that nobody was ... 153
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 18/08/2026“The question is not whether children notice difference,but whether they see difference as a problem” Prof @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social offers tips on how to choose inclusive children’s books & how to navigate problematic representations on the page. #KidLitUK 1001stories.co.uk/guest-articl...1001stories.co.ukChildren’s Books, Representation and Belonging: A Conversation with…The 1001 is a vast collection of stories from different times, ages, and forms. Explore themes, exhibitions, and traditional tales with learning resources. 132
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Joyful work days include interviewing @harrywoodgate.bsky.social on their forthcoming middle grade cosy crime baking fest: 🧁Cinnamon Crumb (Usborne Books)🧁 The 1st in the series is landing on our website soon. Interview out in @booksforkeeps.bsky.social later this year… #KidLitUK #BookSky 0111
Reposted by Letterbox LibraryProfessor Karen Sands-O’Connor @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social · 16/08/2026@drmrb.bsky.social is a quality researcher with impeccable ethics. She will always speak up on behalf of others no matter how it might affect her. 051
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 17/08/20261/3 “This is where the enabling adult matters most. Not in controlling the route, but in modelling how wide the map can be.” On reader volition & listening to children’s book choices. @mattobin.bsky.social in @booksforkeeps.bsky.social #KidLitUK … booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/tell...booksforkeeps.co.uk‘Tell Me About It’: How Conversation and Companionship Create Lifelong Readers – Books For Keeps 100
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 13/08/2026“What emerges through the details of this project is a particular vision of Britishness. But this book, rather like Christmas and The British Monarchy, will not be everyone’s cup of tea.” On the Queen’s Christmas ‘Present’ #KidLitUK 032
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 13/08/2026This is a proper good round up. Sign up! #KidLitUK 000
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Primary/Early Years Teachers: IF you were following us on Insta you would have seen details of our Book Selection Service 🙂 Essentially: we can curate a class collection for you to meet your needs across age/topic/format- And because our stock is across-the-board inclusive + chosen by… 132
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 11/08/2026After our Diverse Families Book Pack, our next most popular pack for EY looks at feelings. 13 inclusive resource & story books ideal for equipping young children with the tools they need to tune in to, express & manage a range of feelings. www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page... #KidLitUK 041
Reposted by Letterbox LibraryCLPE @theclpe.bsky.social · 11/08/2026Here's John Agard bringing his award-winning poetry to life at CLiPPA 2026 with a performance of his poem titled 'Bogeyman Headmaster.' Congratulations once again to John on winning this year's CLiPPA, and to all of our shortlisted poets for sharing their fantastic work with us. 🎉 053
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 11/08/2026“Book banners are active participants, if not outright proponents, of the growing children’s literacy crisis.” How book banners create & manipulate ratings & reviews to start book challenges… thoughtful (US) piece over at @bookriot.bsky.social bookriot.com/tools-used-b...bookriot.comThe Tools Book Banners Are Using to Target Books in 2026: Book Censorship News, July 24, 2026Get to know the National Book Rating Index, BookLens, RatedBooks, and more tools being used to ban books across US schools and libraries. 053
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 05/08/2026“We can look back through history and see that there’s always been censorship..Books are primarily a source for people to learn new ideas and to critically think…So books are powerful, and that’s what scares people.” www.the74million.org/zero2eight/w...the74million.orgWho Decides Which Stories Children Get to Read?Jan Lacina, editor of a textbook that helps teachers select children’s books, discusses censorship and why access to diverse literature matters. 000
Reposted by Letterbox LibraryIan Eagleton @ianeagletonauthor.bsky.social · 05/08/2026As it's the National Year of Reading, I thought now would be a good chance to remind you all that The Reading Realm iPad app and The Poetry Realm iPad app are both FREE! They have hundreds of stories and poems on them with lots of engaging activities! thereadingrealm.co.uk #KidLit #EduSky #BookSkythereadingrealm.co.ukThe Reading Realm Home - The Reading RealmJourney into a world where stories come to life… Have you downloaded the iPad apps? The Poetry Realm The Reading Realm 082
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 05/08/2026“Our evidence‑based programme helps schools embed empathy education through reading in a way that strengthens relationships, calms classrooms&boosts reading attainment-all within your existing practice” Become an Empathy School! @empathylabuk.bsky.social #KidLitUK empathylab.uk/empathy-scho...empathylab.ukEmpathy SchoolsNext training coming up in October Find out more Express your interest Register for training Talk to us first Our impact Where reading builds connection Children and young people learn best when th… 000
Reposted by Letterbox LibraryLittle Rebels Award @littlerebsprize.bsky.social · 04/08/2026⭐️Social Justice Themed Books for Children⭐️ From a graphic novel exploring right wing regimes to a picture book 🐿️ who falls foul of excess capitalism➡️ You can catch our top recommendations for titles published 2025 by eagerly😃 engaging with #LittleRebelsAwardHighlights2026 #KidLitUK #BookSky 041
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Summer holiday bookie exhibition, perfect for young fans of “mysteries, detectives, sleuths and subterfuge”. Designed by young people themselves around a story by @sharnajackson.com with extra input from @redbreastedbird.bsky.social #KidLitUK www.storymuseum.org.uk/explore/myst...storymuseum.org.ukExhibition: Mystery AcademyMystery Academy: School for Young Detectives 010
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 03/08/2026“As neither ‘pure’ text or ‘fine’ art, comics is non-binary&fluid in how these combine,contrast, counterpoint,even contradict” Curator Paul Gravett introduces new queer comics exhibit-Quentin Blake Ctr for Illustration Ends 4th Oct! @booksforkeeps.bsky.social booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/quee...booksforkeeps.co.ukQueer as Comics: a guide to the new exhibition at the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration – Books For Keeps 031
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 31/07/2026“Now, more than ever, it is critical that we continue to review and recommend books that foster a spirit of inclusion and empathy, including those with LGBTQ+ themes and by LGBTQ+ authors – not just for LGBTQ+ children and young people, but for everyone.” CEO @childrensbooksireland.ie #KidLitUK ⬇️ 0128
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Your regular reminder that if you visit us at bookshop.org you’ll find fab booklists like Young Carers, New Beginnings & books from the latest Beyond the Secret Garden column @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social & @darrenchetty.bsky.social in @booksforkeeps.bsky.social Visit: uk.bookshop.org/lists/beyond... 133
Reposted by Letterbox LibraryLittle Rebels Award @littlerebsprize.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Continuing Our Series #LittleRebelsAwardHighlights2026 A picture book which “bravely explores family breakdown & implied domestic violence through a child’s voice”. We may be on hiatus but we’re still here to share the best of 2025’s social justice books. Next Up: OUR DANCE #KidLitUK #BookSky 132
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 29/07/2026“We write with deep concern regarding the rollback in inclusive representation within the UK children’s publishing industry.” #KidLitUK Open letter to sign: docs.google.com/document/d/1...?docs.google.comOpen Letter to the UK KidLit IndustryIf you’d like to add your name to this open letter, fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/7rNoHUcRvBpBrczH6 Open Letter to the UK KidLit Industry We write with deep concern regarding the rollb... 0109
Reposted by Letterbox LibraryLetterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 17/07/2026Letterbox Library Recommends We Are Family: Beyond Queer Parents Our 3rd Recommend column is out in @booksforkeeps.bsky.social 🌈lgbtq+ extended family members in UK picture books🌈 See a teaser on our Insta (grid image ⬇️) ➡️Read the full article: booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/lett... #KidLitUK 196
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Guess who’s the New featured Illustrator on our home page … Expect 🧑🏿🚀astro girls, 🏊🏿aqua boys and messy toddler time! #KidLitUK 030
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 27/07/20261/2 “It may be churlish to look a gift horse in the mouth. It is downright irresponsible to fail to investigate potential Trojan horses.” A highly considered piece from @darrenchetty.bsky.social in @booksforkeeps.bsky.social which brings together- #KidLitUK booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/on-r...booksforkeeps.co.ukOn Royal Horses, Mickey Mouse, and Impossible Creatures – Books For Keeps 162
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Hurrah! A #LittleRebelsAward Birthday🥳🎉🍾 For more happy-all-round book vibes, follow @littlerebsprize.bsky.social #KidLitUK 121
Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · 23/07/2026The @theclpe.bsky.social , with over 50 years experience:”we have seen time & again how important a culture of Reading for Pleasure is in engaging children in broader learning opportunities and experiences” See their #PowerOfReading impact report. Essential reading/training for teachers 🙂 #KidLitUK 011