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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

With @hannahgold.bsky.social and Ben from Our Bookshop, Tring getting inside information on The Lone Husky and the new Bear movie. 💙🐻‍❄️

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

I couldn't find The Last Bear by @hannahgold.bsky.social in the library in Riom, France, but it is available in Saint Beauzire which is where we are staying.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

If you are looking for a story that will make you giggle out loud, then this could be it.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Check out Dragons' Den Series 21, Episode 5 on BBC iPlayer. The final pitch, 13 minutes before the end of the programme. Free audio books. What a gift they have given! app.sooperbooks.com?fbclid=IwY2x...

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Sooper Books

The world's best children's stories — backed by all 5 BBC dragons!

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

This evening members of @newarktrg.bsky.social presented their Examples of Practice. The enthusiasm for their work moved me to happy tears. The one recurring theme was surprise at how very little effort made such an impact on the children's response to reading. Of course we celebrated with a story.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

On this day, four years ago, I entered the world of education. My work is rewarding, possibly more than anything else I have ever done. One national award later, smiles everyday and an absolute passion to change lives. I make my living sharing stories with children. Make your vacation your vocation!

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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Booking now LiVE for our Oct. 18th Conference! tinyurl.com/bn6d2x3m Milton Keynes 🎈Do Join us! 🎈@openuni-rfp.bsky.social @jonnybid.bsky.social @readingrocks.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @debbiethomas.bsky.social An engaging reading community focused day 🎈@uklitassociation.bsky.social

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Has anyone else noticed a change in children's habits this year? After many consecutive years of literary consumption only one child has borrowed a Harry Potter book this year & the same with David Williams. Yet Katya Balen, Lisa Thompson, D Pilkey, A Blabey, R Telgemeier ++ fly from the shelves.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

This is the first Father's Day without my Dad, but I have the fondest memories of Saturday afternoons listening to him reading stories like Winnie the Pooh and Mr Pink Whistle. Winnie was a book he kept from his own childhood. Reading together is one of my most precious memories.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

I think it's quite obvious from some of this morning's book returns what children enjoy reading at our school.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

I shared My Beautiful Voice by Joseph Coehlo with Year 5 today. Many children recognised themselves. More than a handful came to speak with me afterwards about how anxiety affects them. What a wonderful story & a great opportunity to offer support, understanding & to build relationships.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

When you get near to the end of the school year having spent every penny of the RfP budget and then you find another book that you know the children will love. This sounds like a great read. Added to my list.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

I cancelled my X account and came here to get away from this piece of work. No thank you. We have NOTHING in common. I am here for the kidslit and the edu community only, not this or even a parody of this. ⬇️

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 21/05/2025

📢 NEW: Our #ReadingRights report with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social is out now! It shares 5 focus areas that will turn the tide on reading inequality and unveils plans for our City of Stories place-based pilot: www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/rea...

The front cover of the Reading Rights report plus the words: "Reading Rights - Books build a brighter future - Read the report". The URL booktrust.org.uk/readingrights and logos for Waterstones Children's Laureate, Arts Council England, and BookTrust

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Can anyone please explain to me exactly what is / are Mirror Men. I don't know if I will sleep tonight. I have too many solutions to this puzzle floating around my brain.

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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

A thought for the new term. READING FOR PLEASURE is the most important thing in education: more important than any test scores, or any of the hoops we make our kids jump through. So whatever else you do, please never stop helping kids find books to read & love. It will change their lives! #literacy

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

@openuni-rfp.bsky.social are on Bluesky! 💙 Definitely one to follow for any educators.

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Emily House @emilyhouse.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

I have a new book baby on the way. It’s available for pre-order now here: imagnaryhouse.com/products/ode... It has fun fold out sections including river facts too. I can’t wait to share it with the world 🌍 📕 #readingforpleasure #kidlit #booksky #readingtogether

Front cover of the picture book Ode to the River by Emily House

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

In Doncaster with @sufiyaahmed.bsky.social & Sallie from @newarktrg.bsky.social at the OURfP Choice & Voice Matters Conference. An inspiring day! Plus a big bag of books to bring back to school to share with the children on Monday.

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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Do join us in Doncaster! Choice and voice matter! This practical day will offer ideas to support wise choices and rich conversation. @jonnybid.bsky.social @readingrocks.bsky.social Just 11 places left! @kashleyenglish.bsky.social www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reading-fo...

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Reading for Pleasure: Choice and Voice

HONOURING READERS' RIGHTS

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

The perfect book to share to end British Science Week and to celebrate the birthday and work of Albert Einstein.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

'I love reading, but most of all I like reading facts. I have learnt so much from reading and it has made my school work easier. Reading has changed my life.' My eyes leaked happy tears this week. I want to remember that child's words forever.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Retail Management, Telecommunications Account Manager, Telecommunications Project Manager, Public House/Restaurant Owner and now Reading Champion in Primary Education. This has made me feel old when I think of how many years that encompasses, but nothing has been as rewarding as my current role.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

When Cucumber Lost His Cool by Michelle Robinson. One of my favourite picture story books. It has a great rhythm and can't just be read. The children love it most when I rap it. It has been a super World Book Day. I hope you all had as much fun as we did.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

World Book Day is a wonderful event to remind us of the joy of reading, but I was disappointed recently to view the words of a teacher in a public forum. 'On WBD we are allowing the children to read their way...' Choice is not just for WBD, give the children time to read their way, every day.

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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

When a class have got independent reading time, try to sit with the children and read alongside them. Share the book you're reading, talk about why you're enjoying it and ask them about their choices. The impact on attitudes to reading will be massive. Organising the glue tray can wait.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

The next Open University/UKLA RfP conference takes place in Doncaster on Saturday 29th March. Fantastic keynotes from author Sufiya Ahmed and @teresacremin.bsky.social , plus some very exciting workshops. I hope to see you there. More info can be found here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reading-fo...

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Reading for Pleasure: Choice and Voice

HONOURING READERS' RIGHTS

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

I borrowed this book from the @newarktrg.bsky.social mini library. What a beautiful story about the knowledge you can gain from reading and friendship. All of the children I have shared it with this week from F2 to Year 6 have all said 'That's such a lovely story.' I really don't want to return it.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Whilst dinner table conversation in our house often includes the topic of physics and I regularly learn something from our in-house physics teacher. I suspect that @physicsmrh.bsky.social didn't know that Albert Einstein preferred not to wear socks.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Incredibly moving. I am finding it hard to find the words to describe this story. Just pop it on your 'must read' list.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

I have just signed up for Audible mainly to further increase my knowledge of #kidslit I can listen to stories in places where I can't read. I am not sure it's working for me. Can anyone recommend a good children's story where an animated reader really brings it alive? Please inspire me.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

I shared the story Earth Takes a Break by @emilyhouse.bsky.social with everyone in school this week. It fitted in nicely with this week's Picture News, then this popped up.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Model the behaviour you desire and make reading the reward.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Join us for a fast paced hour of all things RfP on Wednesday 4th December.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I recently invested in many dyslexia friendly titles from Barrington Stoke . Few children in our school have dyslexia, but I pitched the books to the children as short stories. I have NEVER seen such excitement for reading from children who previously lacked engagement. What an effect they have had.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

With Bluesky growing I wonder how much my skirkle.me will change over the next few weeks?

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

So excited that @lindsaygalvin.bsky.social is here because this is the next book on my to read pile. I adore her work! Stories based on historical events are definitely my thing.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Earth Takes a Break a stunningly illustrated #picturebook from Emily House. Written during lockdown when we all gave our world a break from our every day lives. For teachers, it's sufficiently thought provoking to produce some super creative writing about the effect we have on our environment. 💙📚

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

As he says, my husband & I listened to this last night. It did cause discussion. 🫣 I would be interested to know how other #UKKidLit followers feel. As a child totally turned off by those traditional texts chosen by my teacher, would modern text relevant to today's child deliver the same benefits?

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

At last! So many familiar faces that I have missed are here from that other place. Welcome to the fabulous #UKKidLit community that is growing here. I have missed you and am very much looking forward to connecting again and learning from you all. Has anyone found OURfP yet?

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 14/10/2024

At Bishop Grosseteste's presentation of Why Reading Matters. Looking forward to hearing @hannahgold.bsky.social speak.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 16/08/2024

The Light of Everything by Katya Balen - touches on domestic abuse and blended families. A 24 hour read that I couldn't put down. #readingforpleasure

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 15/08/2024

I had already selected this book from the school library for my holiday read. I chose it because it interested me. Little did I know, but it was perfect timing! This is a story that I can't wait to share and discuss with the children on our return to school.

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Mrs Handley @primarychamp.bsky.social · 15/08/2024

New here. I work in primary education as a Reading Champion. My sole purpose is to promote #readingforpleasure both in school and our local community. I am interested in all genres of children's literature and would love to engage with teachers, librarians, authors and illustrators.

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