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Claire Hadfield

@literatelady.bsky.social
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Senior lecturer in ITE at Plymouth Marjon Uni. English specialist. PhD candidate. Trustee at @devondeved Curious and enthusiastic about life and learning. Views are my own.

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James A @exeterdormouse.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
South West Water is doing more harm to the environment than any other water company in England www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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South West Water has worst environmental record in England, analysis shows
Exclusive: Friends of the Earth finds greatest sewage discharge in Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset
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Prof. Liz Oakley-Brown @earlymodlancs.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
As the 2 remaining premodern lit lecturers, we started an informal, offcampus 'historical fiction' reading group with our new emerita Shakespeare Prof and PhD students Our first meeting- on Ben Myers' *Cuddy* (2023) - was yesterday afternoon. A restorative 90 minutes #ReadingCommunity2026
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Dr Ian McCormick @wokestudies.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
*** Lecturer in British Romantic Literature *** £41,064 to £46,049 per annum University of Glasgow #English #poetry #romanticism #Literature #HigherEd www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DSS069/l...
Applications are invited from candidates with an appropriate record of academic achievement in English Literature, with a proven research and teaching specialism in British Romantic Literature. We especially welcome applicants working on British Romantic-period theatre and Digital Humanities, who have an appetite for academic leadership, knowledge of university systems and experience of working as part of a team within a university environment.

Candidates should have a Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or equivalent in English Literature, with a substantial publication profile and significant experience teaching and supervising within the subject area in higher education.

English Literature is a subject that works closely with the School of Critical Studies’ other subject areas of English Language and Linguistics, Scottish Literature and Theology and Religious Studies. The School is also home to programmes in Creative Writing and in Global Communications. In its research, the School fosters excellent connections with collaborators across Glasgow and beyond, and English Literature colleagues work actively and impactfully with local partners towards public engagement with their research and publications. The study of the Romantic period is a particular strength of English Literature at the University of Glasgow, and this post will enhance that profile.

Informal enquiries should be directed to the English Literature Head of Subject Professor Stephen Burn (Stephen.Burn@glasgow.ac.uk)

Visit our website for further information about the University of Glasgow and the School of Critical Studies www.gla.ac.uk/schools/critical.

Closing date: 9th September 2026 at 23:45

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. teristics who are under-represented within the University.
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Claire Hadfield @literatelady.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
Why is Kenton being so weird about Fallon. Oe that she’s ’suddenly single’? It’s giving creepy stepdad. 😬 #TheArchers
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ME Association @meassociation.org.uk · 14/07/2026
2/2 The 25% ME Group and the ME Association have jointly produced a comprehensive booklet covering all information and practical resources a carer for someone with ME/CFS may need: meassociation.org.uk/v9cv #MECFS #UnpaidCarers
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Caring for Care-Givers: Information and practical resources - The ME Association
Caring is vitally important but it can be quite isolating […]
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Claire Hadfield @literatelady.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Positively Shakespearean #TheArchers episode tonight. Bravo!
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Devon Development Education at the Global Centre @devondeved.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
At St Sidwell's Community Centre in Exeter, ESOL classes go far beyond language learning. 💛 Please consider supporting and sharing this crowdfunder to help keep these essential ESOL classes running. www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/sos-save-o... #ESOL #Community #Exeter #Solidarity #Welcome #Inclusion
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Devon Development Education at the Global Centre @devondeved.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Wildfires are a global phenomenon. Speakers: Rayanne Vitali, from wildFIRE lab, University of Exeter, with colleagues Romy Franz Bodenham, Alastair Crawford, Tara Jeffery Further information wildfire-lab.com For Zoom link email dde@globalcentredevon.org.uk #wildfires #onlineevent
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Devon Development Education at the Global Centre @devondeved.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
There is no planet B. Earth Day is a call to action for climate justice and sustainability - key themes in our education work. 👉 Comment one action you’ll take for the planet 🌱
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ME Association @meassociation.org.uk · 22/04/2026
Over the past year, the H4ME Team conducted a pilot project to enhance understanding, access to care, and service quality for individuals living with ME/CFS and Long Covid.   You can read the full pilot project report here: meassociation.org.uk/ds91   #MECFS
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Heading - "Healthcare4ME 2025 wrap up: Find out what the ME Association’s Health and Social Care team got up to in 2025." To the right: An infographic with key facts about the Healthcare 4 ME team.An infographic with key facts about the Healthcare for ME team.IMAGE DESCRIPTION: An infographic with key facts about the Healthcare for ME team. Heading: "Want to find out more? Read the Healthcare4ME Annual Report"
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Devon Development Education at the Global Centre @devondeved.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
🌎 Chile: The Whole Way Down – By Boat, Bus & Car Join us for an evening in support of DDE’s Food for Thought project 📅 Suggested donation: £12 📍 Location: Kennford (full details and travel info will be sent the day before to those who book) Event link: fb.me/e/4vq3CDJDt #Exeter #ExeterEvents
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Danny Nicholson @dannynic.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
Final shout for primary teachers and trainee teachers to complete my survey into AI use. I'm going to start processing the data soon. Link here: tinyurl.com/bde9prat Please share with your colleagues in school #aiinschools #primaryschool #eduskyprimary
text with qr code linking to survey - primary teachers and trainees AI use in teaching
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Claire Hadfield @literatelady.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Join me as a trustee! #education #trustee #global
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Devon Development Education at the Global Centre @devondeved.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
🌸 Women’s History Month 🌸 We celebrate the achievements, voices and leadership of women across the world - past, present and future. We recognise that gender equality is central to global justice and sustainable development. #WomensHistoryMonth #GenderEquality #GlobalLearning #Devon
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Devon Development Education at the Global Centre @devondeved.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
🌍 COP30: Belém, Bedlam and Balance 📅 Weds 15 April, 6pm 📍 Zoom More info about how to join here: www.globalcentredevon.org.uk/events/cop-30/ #GownMeetsTown #COP30 #ClimateAction #Belem2025 #Sustainability #ClimateJustice #UniversityOfExeter #ClimateTalks #FutureSolutions #CommunityLearning
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Oliver Mills @olivermills.bsky.social · 21/02/2026
Enid Blyton's new one is a bit depressing.
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Prof. Liz Oakley-Brown @earlymodlancs.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Power to the University of Bristol's local branch of UCU Solidarity ✊️ "University of Bristol asks Humanities and Languages academic staff to voluntarily quit" share.google/ZudICjxrcMdc...
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University of Bristol asks Humanities and Languages academic staff to voluntarily quit
Certain departments are being run into a ‘managed decline’, says Bristol UCU's co-President, as a new Voluntary Severance Scheme is announced.
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Soroptimist International of Bristol @sibristol.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
The Same Side Conversation Guide - UN Women UK Online voices are promoting a narrow idea of masculinity, telling boys that equality is a loss, empathy is weakness, & women’s rights have gone too far. Young men respond when they are offered a different message, based in respect, empathy & possibility
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the PRSD @theprsd.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Yes, we've heard it's overlong and more complicated than it should be. But PLEASE make an effort to add your thoughts to the Devon Libraries Consultation (cuts wrapped up consultation isn't really a consultation) ** have your say ** devonlibraries.commonplace.is
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Shaping Devon’s Library Service
We are inviting you to give your views on the proposed changes to the library service and any alternatives you may wish to propose.
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the PRSD @theprsd.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Step into a wonderland of free creative activities for children this February half-term www.theprsd.co.uk/2026/02/09/t...
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Making Trouble Podcast @mollynaylor.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Can I introduce you to my new podcast? It’s called Making Trouble with Molly Naylor. Every week I interview a creative person about what’s currently impeding their process, from the trivial to the existential. Subscribe wherever you get your poddies! Hot new ep drops tomorrow. 🛁🎙️
A poster for Making Trouble with Molly Naylor, a podcast. Molly is in a bath filed with screwed up paper. She has a typewriter on a bath shelf in front of her. The words ‘New episodes every Monday’ are written on the paper that’s in the typewriter.
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the PRSD @theprsd.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
NewsWise | Devon libraries helping children navigate fake news NewsWise are new free news literacy workshops for families in Devon libraries to help identify the onslaught of fake news
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NewsWise | Devon libraries helping children navigate fake news
NewsWise are new free news literacy workshops for families in Devon libraries to help identify the onslaught of fake news
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the PRSD @theprsd.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
The Story Box | An imagination wonderland in Exeter this half-term Exeter Children’s Venue Alibi and St Thomas Library join forces to create a story wonderland this February half-term
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The Story Box | An imagination wonderland in Exeter this half-term
Exeter Children’s Venue Alibi and St Thomas Library join forces to create a story wonderland this February half-term
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Devon Development Education at the Global Centre @devondeved.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
It’s Race Equality Week! Learning about race and identity helps young people develop empathy and social responsibility. We support educators to embed equality, anti-racism, and global citizenship in classrooms. #RaceEqualityWeek #DiversityInSchools #GlobalLearning #InclusiveEducation
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Aaron King @9000lives.org · 02/02/2026
Safer Internet Day is Tues 10th Feb. National College do fabulous guides that can be shared with families & staff. #EduSky
National College info sheet on TikTok available at https://nationalcollege.com/guides/tiktok
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The Soggy Boggy Witch 🪻🌱🧹 🇺🇦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇵🇸♿🏳️‍⚧️ @antidramallama.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Say her name. Sonya Massey. This was last fall. May she rest in peace and power. I'm glad her killer got his just reward, but I'd rather Sonya was still with us. George Floyd wasn't a one-off and our cries weren't loud enough to save others. Do better, white people. #BlackLivesMatter
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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Browse our picks of the best new fiction, nonfiction, poetry and picture book children's and YA released over the past few years schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/new... #kidlit #teachersofx #picturebooks
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Recommended new children's and YA books | School Reading List
The School Reading List top picks from recently released children's, YA novels and non fiction titles; including our books of the month.
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Devon Development Education at the Global Centre @devondeved.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
The Fan Dance Sponsored Run – Completed! Thomas, his cousin Richard, and friend Matt took on the gruelling 24km route of the infamous SAS Selection Test at the weekend. If you would still like to support our beekeeping project, you can donate here: www.globalcentredevon.org.uk/projects/spo...
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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
I've just posted the second episode in my video series of Getting your Class to Behave. Hope people find it useful! #EduSky www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvPF...
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Getting your Class to Behave: Episode Two
YouTube video by Sue Cowley
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Devon Development Education at the Global Centre @devondeved.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
📍 Exeter Phoenix, Exeter 🗓 Sat 28 Feb 2026 🎟 £12 – £15 (plus small booking fee) exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/dance... Get ready to groove to worldwide sounds bought to you by Somatic 🎧 all while raising funds for @refugeesupportdev.bsky.social ✨ #DanceAgainstRacism #DevonEvents #ExeterEvents
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Devon Development Education at the Global Centre @devondeved.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
👥Youth Cultural Champions are secondary school students who share their culture, stories, and lived experiences by leading sessions in primary schools and more #YouthCulturalChampions #StudentVoice #CulturalEducation #DevonSchools #GlobalLearning #InclusionMatters
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Devon Development Education at the Global Centre @devondeved.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
🌍 Learning for a Better World in 2026 Education empowers action. Follow DDE to see what’s coming this year. #Education #Sustainability #HumanRights #EducationForChange
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Devon Development Education at the Global Centre @devondeved.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
📢 Exeter communities are coming together to stand against hate, fear and division and for respect, compassion and shared humanity. ✊ Saturday 17 January 🕛 Meet at 12 noon 📍 Bedford Square, Exeter High Street #Exeter #ExeterEvents
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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Only 10 tickets left for this webinar on adaptive teaching now. Pay what you can to attend. Grateful for any shares. Thank you! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ultima...
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The Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching - Webinar with Sue Cowley
Sue Cowley shares ideas about adaptive teaching and gives a range of practical strategies for creating an inclusive classroom
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Kate Jones @katejonesteach.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
🚨 Giveaway! 🎉 5 copies of my new book Questioning for Teaching & Learning. 💡 To enter repost this post! 🗓 Winners announced Monday 5th January 2026 at 6 pm UK time. Happy new year all. Here's to a healthy & happy 2026!
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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Hello @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social. The DfE and @ofstednews.bsky.social should not be posting on a social media site where users are openly posting abusive images of women and children without censure. Why are government accounts still there, thus encouraging teachers to stay? You must be aware of it.
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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
I've just read a blog elsewhere that makes teaching sound so dull and mechanistic it's really depressing. Kids are not robots; retrieval practice isn't learning; teaching is as much an art and a craft as it is a science!
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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
🎄 Huge thanks to every teacher and support staff member for your hard work and care this year. You make such a difference. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a restful break. ❤️
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Education Endowment Foundation @theeef.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
💡 Teacher recruitment and retention pressures aren’t going away. Our evidence summary brings together what works in 4 areas: managing workload, flexible working, leadership and culture, and incentives. Download: tinyurl.com/45udsy8c
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Devon Development Education at the Global Centre @devondeved.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
📣 We're Recruiting a Volunteer Treasurer! We are a charity in Exeter looking for a committed, community-minded Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. 👉 Send us a message or email dde@globalcentredevon.org.uk to find out more.
A recruitment poster for Devon Development Education (DDE) seeking a volunteer Treasurer. The top section shows a group of children’s and adults’ hands coming together in a circle, all wearing colorful beaded bracelets. The DDE logo is in the upper left. Large green text reads ‘Treasurer Needed’ beside an icon of hands forming a heart shape. Below, paragraphs explain the charity’s mission and call for volunteers with finance skills. Two circular photos on the right show: one group of adults sitting in a circle around a patterned cloth during a workshop, and another group of children outdoors wearing bright yellow outfits and raising their arms. The bottom includes contact information, the website link, an email address, and a green button labelled ‘Please get in touch.’ The details are 01392 438 811 or dde@globalcentredevon.org.uk
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Devon Development Education at the Global Centre @devondeved.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
📣 This Saturday - Exeter Together! 💚✨ Exeter stands proud as an inclusive, welcoming city. Join our peaceful protest with our March and Rally for hope and unity 🌈 #ExeterTogether #ExeterUnites #WeAreExeter #InclusiveExeter #MulticulturalExeter #AntiRacistExeter #StandUpToRacism #StrongerTogether
A colourful and bright poster for a March and Rally Unite Against the Far Right in Exeter on Saturday 22 November. Meeting at Bedford Square at 11am on the High Street.
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Devon Development Education at the Global Centre @devondeved.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
Be in with a chance to win this amazing prize AND support a good cause. Early Christmas gift? www.exetercommunitylottery.co.uk/support/devo...
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Support Devon Development Education on Exeter Community Lottery
Devon Development Education is offering you the chance to win big prizes and help raise much needed funds.
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chiller @chiller.eurosky.social · 30/10/2025
Also just to correct Matt Goodwin, who lied and said the UK spends: "£15 billion housing asylum seekers" - no we don't. It was 2.1 billion this last year. And largely that's because the government is too stupid to let them work & help them get jobs while they wait for a decision. #bbcqt
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UK's asylum hotel bill down 30%, government says
The Home Office's annual accounts show £2.1bn was spent on hotel accommodation in the year to March 2025.
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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
I'm running a webinar about adaptive teaching on 5th November. Lots of practical advice about inclusive practice. Pay what you can to attend. Please share. Thank you! #EduSky www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-ultima...
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The Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching - Webinar with Sue Cowley
Eventbrite - Sue Cowley presents The Ultimate Guide to Adaptive Teaching - Webinar with Sue Cowley - Wednesday, 5 November 2025 - Find event and ticket information.
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Anthony Painter @anthonypainter.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
The thing about the Overton window is that it just shifts by default if you let people propose insane policies like removing people with indefinite leave to remain without robust challenge. It doesn't just go away, it slowly leaks into the mainstream water supply unless you properly hose it down.
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Warda Farah @wardasworld.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
This looks really brilliant 👇🏿👇🏿👇🏿
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Alex Thomson @byebyepride.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
The shortage of English teachers has not been resolved - cuts in bursaries for trainees are a mistake, argues @sarahmullin.bsky.social @englishassociation.bsky.social
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Dr Laura Sangha @lsangha.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
📢ARTIST CALLOUT📢 4-5 week paid placement for creative practitioner to work alongside the Gender and Sexuality Collective at Uni of Exeter. 💡Visual | Digital | Sound | Performing | Design | Lit | Film | Music 💡 Budget: £6,000 🗓️ Deadline: Sun 2 Nov 🔗 www.artsandcultureexeter.co.uk/news/creativ...
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Arts & Culture Exeter | Creative Fellowship 2025-26: Callout for Artists
Applications are invited from creative practitioners for this year's Arts and Culture Creative Fellowship, which will be hosted by the Gender and Sexuality Collective, and will focus on reimagining th...
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School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/banne... To celebrate #BannedBooksWeek Banned Books Week, here's our list of recommended books for EYFS, KS1, KS2, KS3 and KS4 that have been banned or challenged. Some children cannot resist a book that adults have branded subversive! #kidlit
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Banned Books Week - our reading suggestions
Banned books week including titles by Roald Dahl, Judy Blume, Raina Telgemeier, David Levithan, Jason Reynolds and Sherman Alexie.
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Claire Hadfield @literatelady.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Do good. Win prizes. What’s not to like?! 😊
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