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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

The power of children’s books by Katherine Rundell.Reading is effortful and maybe not as immediate as online media.As a school librarian, I’m fighting for my students to discover the joy of great books

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Katherine Rundell · Why children’s books?

Children’s books, to a great extent because they are written for those who cannot participate in the market, can offer...

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

A gloomy Sunday morning here. Some housework, watching football and a little school prep for tomorrow

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Good morning to all and wishing you a very happy Boxing Day. Whatever you’re doing today, take time to relax and recharge if you can

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 26/12/2024

Gavin and Stacey. Our last night with our friends and it was perfection.

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Wishing the three of you a very Merry Christmas. You have brought such joy to so many 🥰

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

Crying happy tears at the old and young folk on the tv. What a cracking idea.

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

For all those who miss loved ones.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 22/12/2024

This sums it up, yes.

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Had a lovely Christmas get together with long-time friends yesterday. No phones. No photos. Just conversation and laughter.

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George Takei @georgetakei.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Indeed it is!

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Jonathan Edward Durham @thisone0verhere.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

Thinking about this chicken wing joint where I used to live called “Lord of the Wings." They had a sign in the window that said "Fry, you fools!" and they closed years ago but their top notch food punnery lives forever through me.

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Yours and others are read every single day in my school library

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

The Disney cards we bought come with these stickers 🥳

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

The internet is trying to sell me these and oh boy despite never having being on an expedition in my life I really want to buy them.

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

When it’s blowing a gale outside the best place to be is on top of the radiator next to the settee #Caturday

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Baileys in a beaker. Love my trips to the salon.

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

All quiet here in the East Midlands

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 30/11/2024

Cat: You don't understand, you must let me out into the world, I yearn to be free and unfettered by domesticity Same cat five minutes later: WHY DID YOU BANISH ME TO THE FROZEN REALMS OF THE OUTER WORLD THERE IS NOTHING BUT A WASTELAND THERE HOW DARE YOU SIR

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

I’ve read the article and feel none the wiser 🥰

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𝐓𝐨𝐦 𝐇𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐬 - 𝐓𝐇𝐌 @tomhicksmedia.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

A personal favorite. The older I get, the more poignant it becomes...

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Helen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Ladybird Artists Advent Calendar, window 1 ‘Winter Village’ Artist: Ronald Lampitt

A cover illustration from John Bull magazine of a view over a bridge to frozen lake covered with small figures skating and trying to skate. Around them are buildings and winter trees.

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Battled through the Christmas shoppers yesterday to get some stuff. Today is a day of rest and relaxation. Except if you’re @bowshaw65.bsky.social , who had a date with the outside Christmas lights 😇

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Happy #Caturday from Mabel, who likes to lie half on the radiator

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

It’s a slow start on BlueSky for me. Been on a week and no likes. Perhaps it’s because I keep blocking all the slime balls who slide straight into my DMs?

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

A new collection of graphic novels to add to the shelves. I know lots of students who are going to love these.

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

I was thinking the other day about Isiah 5:20. Those who call evil good and good evil. I’m no and of days enthusiast but…

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Eve Ainsworth @eveainsworth.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Just thinking (dreaming) how it would be wonderful if there was some kind of national campaign to support mid-list authors. Those that have been working tirelessly hard on their book projects for years… Readers might learn of new names and not the over promoted celebrities…

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Sheady Omahrt @sheadyomahrt.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Too many people haven’t touched a book since they graduated high school and it shows.

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John Collins @logicallyjc.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Did you know that by substituting your morning coffee with green tea, you can eliminate up to 93% of what little joy you have left?

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Agree with you on this one. Collective safeguarding. In schools it’s quite rightly drilled into us.

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

The colour of the petals on your top!

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

This is EXCELLENT. Thanks so much!

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Good morning! I’m at home recovering from a minor op but I’ll be looking at some reading data and planning intervention later. Hoping my friends and colleagues are ok getting to work in snowy Sheffield!

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Give me a like if you enjoyed Wolf Hall last night 🥳

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Our Trust has just completed another Pupil Reading Survey and I’m going through the results for my school. There’s a lot to do and as the Library Manager I feel like it starts and ends with me. Am I up to the task? Wouldn’t be working in schools if I didn’t like a challenge!

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Lovely photo in that precious sunshine ☀️

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Good morning Blueskiers 🤩 A busy week in school for me. Reading for Pleasure lessons are in full swing and intervention has begun for those who need support. I also have a few new books to process. Wishing everyone a great week!

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Alison E MCLIP @libraryscience.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

I had the best time at our trust Reading Network Day. Great to see so many passionate colleagues and expertise in the room. #liftschools

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