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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

More fabulous books from @barringtonstoke.bsky.social shared with the class today- always such varied but captivating themes.

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Maybe the TES should speak to teachers and children. I already know that my class next yr are eager to read because they connect with graphic novels due to interweaving of text and images that bring joy, humour, creativity, challenge and so much more.

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Another fantastic collection from @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social so many great choices but Odds and Ends really is just totally different and so thought-provoking. Really makes you consider key memories and decisions.

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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

UKLA Members, repost to be in with a chance of winning this month's #lucky13 A funny and sublimely ridiculous pacifist story about playground squabbling and peace – and a first children’s book from a bestselling author and world-renowned French illustrator. 5 signed copies are up for grabs!

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Another @barringtonstoke.bsky.social text that looks like it will be a hit in the classroom - @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social you know it will be on the list when we next visit

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

So many wonderful people to choose from, which makes it very exciting to see who will be next @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social has been such a fantastic Children’s Laureate. Listening to him share his passion and seeing the impact he has made within numerous communities has been a thing of beauty

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 05/07/2026

Love how this series by @ldlapinski.bsky.social always brings such pleasure to my class year on year. It is regularly mentioned that we would love to see these as a movie series.

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

Fascinating series of fairy tales reimagined by some incredible authors such as @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social Katherine Rundell and David Almond Listen to them on BBC Sounds

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

This is so exciting and well be wonderful

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

What a fantastic book by @alastairc.com and @barringtonstoke.bsky.social so much action, adventure and insight in a book that is accessible for all.

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Well @samcreighton.bsky.social ordered this today via @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social thanks to your recommendation, can’t wait

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Wolf Siren looks fab. I will be speaking to @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social about getting a copy

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Can’t wait to read this and neither can the class.

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

@wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social have yet again helped us identify some fab texts that will inspire young readers.

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

What a generous offer. Sign up to win. It would be great in the future to have a write up for the @englishassociation.bsky.social about how these texts are used by winning schools.

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

More fabulous books to share with my class thanks to @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social such incredible images and beautiful storytelling

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

What a fantastic article and so vital for the @englishassociation.bsky.social and others to highlight the importance of English language, literature and creative writing

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Great thanks, the impact has been fantastic. Moderators have taken your details so they could well be in touch👍

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

@hywelroberts.bsky.social @writingrocks.bsky.social @openingdoors.bsky.social Many thanks to all three of you. Throughout our Y6 writing moderation meeting today, we kept referencing the work that we have accomplished through support, advice & resources from you. Thanks again.

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Great to meet you yesterday, congratulations

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

So many wonderful speakers at the @englishassociation.bsky.social conference yesterday. Already putting together ideas linked to the key themes to try in class. Would be great to work with others so that we can try them out @openingdoors.bsky.social take note

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Wonderful set of interviews with some great authors including @amdassu.bsky.social in the latest edition of @englishassociation.bsky.social English 4 - 11. We would love to speak to more authors for future editions.

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

Reading these fab texts by @amdassu.bsky.social again. Such wonderful characters and themes. The class are loving the empathy and empowerment felt throughout

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Many thanks to @writingrocks.bsky.social for a fantastic day exploring writing and letting me share some of our work.

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

@wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social You were right, this really is different. Going to read through this many times as there is so much to take in with such varied themes. Be interesting to share at school - already know of some who will adore it

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Another great range from @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social New For You from @barringtonstoke.bsky.social is definitely going to create discussions. Meanwhile, Marmalade Atkinson’s offering is intriguing.

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Children have absolutely loved reading The Future Book. So much fun and great discussions from it. Lots of ideas about future writing opportunities have been suggested by the class. A perfect choice for @openuni-rfp.bsky.social

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

A fantastic event last year with some brilliant discussions. A great range of speakers are already lined up for this year.

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

A wonderful range of texts that we loved exploring. It was particularly interesting listening to what the children had to say as well as the WhatsApp groups that we set up to gather as many thoughts as possible.

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

It’s a wonderful book that we use as part of our S.America topic and it always leads to some great discussions.

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

englishassociation.ac.uk/ea-conferenc... 👇See you there!

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

We are loving this by @mglnrd.bsky.social Wonderful to meet new characters but also fantastic to reunite with familiar friends

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Another fab range from @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social Already inspired by the absolutely absurd The Future Bk for Y6 writing. As @writingrocks.bsky.social says, children do their best writing when they want to share & this will really get them being creative and wanting to share.

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

It has been a joy being part of the @englishassociation.bsky.social picture book awards process with the children in our school because they have offered so much insight about what matters to them and what engages them.

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

No problem, you’ve inspired so many readers. I can’t wait for the class to read the rest because as with A Kind of Spark these are stories that will have a lasting impact, that will give them the confidence to ask questions and the desire to learn more about who they are and the world around them.

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Thank you to the speakers at the @englishassociation.bsky.social meeting this evening. Great to hear so much enthusiasm for reading and to be given some advice on how to establish a strong reading culture for all children.

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

A wonderful discussion with the children today after reading A Kind of Spark by @ellemcnicoll.bsky.social absolutely loved it. Having to take in my spare copies of Keedie, Show Us Who You Are etc due to popular demand as class copies are out.

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Really good to have people commenting on their first impressions and those of their children as we begin the initial process of judging the @englishassociation.bsky.social non-fiction picture book awards.

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/teaching-a... Looking forward to leading this event about AI Literacy and how vital our English skills are with the @englishassociation.bsky.social please join us for some fantastic free resources across the primary curriculum

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Teaching AI Literacy in Primary English: Practical Approaches

Equipping primary teachers to teach AI literacy and foster pupils’ safe, critical and creative engagement with AI

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Another gem from @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social today. A graphic-novel style picture book about hope, healing and the importance of nature.

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

What a thoughtful story highlighting the impact of labelling others

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Yeah, collected Endgame by @melindasalisbury.com and @barringtonstoke.bsky.social from @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social such a great series that highlights so many important issues with a fantastic range of relatable characters

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Delighted to have received the non-fiction books from the @englishassociation.bsky.social that we will be looking at with the children after half-term to help with the picture book judging. Such a great selection - can’t wait

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Here is a great upcoming event being led by the @englishassociation.bsky.social Looking forward to hearing more ideas englishassociation.ac.uk/spotlight-on...

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Delighted that we’ve got a great range of people signed up for the @englishassociation.bsky.social picture book awards shadowing scheme. Can’t wait to share and discuss so many wonderful texts.

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Many thanks to @uklitassociation.bsky.social for this book. Loved Secrets of the Snakestone

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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Tickets for the 2026 UKLA International Conference are now on sale! Get yours here: buff.ly/boby43S Or visit our website to find out more: buff.ly/pFsfvNq We look forward to seeing you in Glasgow!

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