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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 23/09/2026

Have you enjoyed getting to know our Secondary Librarian of the Year, sponsored by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social shortlist? Join us Thursday 1 October at 3:30pm for our spotlight webinar where we focus on practical takeaways you can put into action straight away. Book now: bit.ly/4yavSWp #SLAevents

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 10/09/2026

Get your applications in! Deadline: Sunday 13 September. @CollegiateSB is looking for a new Assistant Librarian which could be you! Head over to our jobs board for more information: bit.ly/4gJHf1v #SLAjobs #schoollibraries #schoollibrarians

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 10/09/2026

Twilight Training: our next session will focus on budget management for your school library, including advocacy and fundraising, if this sounds like something that would benefit you, join us on Thursday 26 November and book your place now: buff.ly/2MlYHz2 #SLAevents #schoollibraries

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 09/09/2026

Join Queen of YA Fiction, Holly Bourne for a live lesson that looks at the creative process behind her much-anticipated new novel, And Then We Screamed. Online on 25 November. Suitable for KS4, free for SLA member schools. Book your place: bit.ly/4hgnUVO #SLAevents #schoollibraries #schoollibrarians

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 08/09/2026

One month to go until our Supporting Information Literacy in the Age of Deepfakes. Join us and @wikimediauk on Thursday 8 October at 3:30pm to support pupils to navigate manipulated digital information safely. Book your place now bit.ly/3SO6A1a #SLAevents #schoollibraries

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 28/08/2026

The start of term is approaching! We hope you have all had a restful holiday. If you managed to fully switch off from the news, then you might find our Summer Round-up handy to reconnect you with what's been happening while you were away 👉 bit.ly/3UooDLI #BackToSchool #EduSkyUK #BookSky

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 26/08/2026

Inspire #ReadingforPleasure all year round! Join us for our next webinar in celebration of the #NationalYearOfReading with @accessit.bsky.social discussing how to engage young readers throughout the academic year. Book now for 24 Sept: bit.ly/4iwAVeR #RfP #SchoolLibraries #EduSkyUK #SchoolLibrarians

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National Year of Reading Webinar - Engaging Readers Across The Academic Year

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 21/08/2026

Join our member meet-up this Autumn – a chance to network with other members, meet our team, and make sure you're making the most of your SLA membership. With a variety of resources, we will help you navigate everything we have to offer. Book now: bit.ly/4ig76z4 #SLAevents #schoollibraries

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New Member Meet-Up: Autumn Term

We'll introduce the work we do, highlight the support, resources and opportunities available to you, and answer any questions you may have about making the most of your membership. There will also be…

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 20/08/2026

Celebrate the new Natural History GCSE at our Primary Books Across the Curriculum event this November. School Library Lead Hannah Clover will present a range of books that will engage and inspire your nature-loving students! Book now: bit.ly/4zJHst9 #SLAevents #schoollibraries #schoollibrarians

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Books Across the Curriculum: Natural History for Primary Schools

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 18/08/2026

Are you an experienced campaign coordinator? The School Library Association is looking for a proactive candidate to help deliver on a high-profile campaign ahead of our 90th anniversary next year. Apply now: bit.ly/4hDddgP #SLAJobs #WorkWithUs #SchoolLibraries #CharityJobs

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Campaign Coordinator | The School Library Association | CharityJob

Apply now for Campaign Coordinator. , £23,648.65 (based on FTE £35,000), find a career with meaning today

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 17/08/2026

With only 130 days until Christmas, it could be time to start thinking about what seasonally themed books to buy for your library this winter. Join our first ever Seasonal Publisher Roadshows this November to be inspired! Book now: bit.ly/4gnYm7M #SLAevents

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 13/08/2026

Join us for a webinar shining a spotlight on the brilliant work happening in school libraries right now. Learn from our soon-to-be-announced 2026 Secondary School Librarian of the Year shortlist, alongside last year's winner. Book now for 1 October: bit.ly/3TFsh3r #SLAawards #EduSkyUK

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Spotlight session: Secondary School Librarian of the Year 2026

The discussion will showcase the people and practice behind this year's award, with a focus on practical takeaways you can put into action straight away. The webinar will cover: - An introduction to…

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 05/08/2026

"Parliamentary scrutiny followed by concrete clear recommendations cannot be ignored: we have a case for support for #schoollibraries that simply has not existed for far too long." CEO Victoria Dilly reflects on the Education Committee #ReadingForPleasure report: buff.ly/kr562Fg #EduSkyUK

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An Essential Step Towards Change

CEO Victoria Dilly reflects on the content of the Education Committee's Reading for Pleasure report

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 22/07/2026

Join us and #FirstNews for an informal #SLAmember meet-up exploring the growing importance of news literacy in schools, covering misinformation, AI and practical strategies. Online on 21 Sept: bit.ly/4bEF501 #schoollibraries #schoollibrarian #medialiteracy

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 22/07/2026

At last month's annual conference, Jamie Smart, the superstar creator of Bunny vs Monkey, was one of the star attractions. Read our interview with Jamie in the digital post-conference special of TSL: bit.ly/4yhBRcN

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 17/07/2026

The Education Committee has released its #ReadingForPleasure report, calling for school libraries to become a statutory requirement! Giving evidence in May, SLA CEO Victoria Dilly told the committee that the best investment schools can make in #RfP is in the library. Read more: bit.ly/3TGfsWo 📚

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 15/07/2026

We are delighted to share our post-conference digital special of TSL, featuring interviews with some brilliant authors including Jacqueline Wilson, Jamie Smart, Matt Goodfellow and Iqbal Hussain. Read the issue: bit.ly/4yhBRcN

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 09/07/2026

It was wonderful to see the brilliant John Agard win the CLiPPA Poetry Award today at the National Theatre. John scooped the award for The Poetry World of John Agard, illustrated by Shirley Hottier. Amazingly, it is the third time he has won the award – an amazing achievement!

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 06/07/2026

We had a wonderful time at the #InformationBookAward ceremony, with host Tamara Macfarlane giving a moving opening address, touching on the politics of information books and the power and responsibility of #schoollibrarians. Read more: bit.ly/4goi3hi 📚 #schoollibraries

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Reading for Power, Comfort and Information

Tamara Macfarlane spoke about the incredible impact the right information books can have on children and young people at the Information Book Award ceremony

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 03/07/2026

Congratulations to all the 2026 #InformationBookAward winners! If you're looking to stock your school library for the new school year, you can't go wrong with these exceptional titles, that encourage curiosity, compassion, bravery & understanding. #SchoolLibrary #ChildrensBooks #BookSkyUK

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 03/07/2026

Last night we were privileged to bring together publishers, authors, illustrators, school librarians and pupils to celebrate the 2026 Information Book Award shortlist and winners! Find out more: bit.ly/4vLN2IY #InformationBooks #ChildrensBooks #SchoolLibraryAssociation

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2026 Information Book Award celebrates five winners

Announcing this year's Information Book Award winners!

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 26/06/2026

Did you watch our Publisher Roadshow events earlier this month? From picture books that will make you laugh out loud, to spine-chilling young adult fiction, we've highlighted some of the upcoming titles that most caught our eye: bit.ly/4w8kSaJ #KidLit #BookRecommendations #BookSkyUK

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Autumn title inspiration from our Publisher Roadshows

Read our pick of the brilliant titles presented at the most recent SLA Publisher Roadshows

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 26/06/2026

The school year isn't quite over yet and neither are our summer term events! There are still opportunities to connect with other #SLAmembers at branch events and meet-ups next week. Or prepare your #schoollibrary for the new school year with our Twilight Training on 8 July: bit.ly/4alUxh2 📚

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 19/06/2026

Did you make it to the 2026 #SLAconference? We're busy working on a special edition of The School Librarian that will share all the highlights, plus in-depth coverage of the people who made the event so special. In the meantime, see more updates from the conference on our FB and LinkedIn profiles 🙌

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 15/06/2026

Our Publisher Roadshows are the perfect way to discover all the brilliant books that will hit the shelves this autumn. Our picture books roadshow is available to watch now on our YouTube channel – Middle Grade and YA will be available later this week: buff.ly/3Up08Zr #SchoolLibraries #YABooks

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Publisher Roadshow Autumn 2026: Young Adult Books

Join us for this session focusing on Young Adult titles, publishing between June and November. The Roadshow will be live-streamed on YouTube and available to watch back after the event. Register now…

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 02/06/2026

This is the start of a busy month for the SLA. At the end of this week, we will be welcoming delegates to our Annual Conference. Beyond that, we have a host of events planned, including an interactive live lesson on 11 June with author Tom Palmer. For more events, go to: buff.ly/AjJJipK

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 02/06/2026

Read a sample of the summer issue: buff.ly/gcF2Fff

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 02/06/2026

In the summer issue of TSL, YA author Ellen Osborne considers what the best writing for teenagers has in common and recommends five of her favourites. What is your favourite YA novel, and what does it teach readers about the world we live in? Read a sample of the summer issue: buff.ly/gcF2Fff

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 26/05/2026

There's still time to vote in the Information Book Awards! Vote for your pupils' favourite information book of 2026 and decide who'll take home the Children's Choice trophy. Voting closes on Friday 5 June 2026. buff.ly/0wyusjs

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Information Book Award

The Information Book Award has been designed to support school libraries and to reinforce the importance of non-fiction whilst highlighting the high standard of resources available.

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 26/05/2026

In the summer issue of TSL, we interviewed Anu Adebogun about her debut book, It’s a Brave Young World – which was shortlisted for our Information Book Award. It's a guide to growing up that touches on big topics in an appealing, friendly way. Read more: buff.ly/uQ0RIXU

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 22/05/2026

#ICYMI: watch our 2026 Information Book Award panel event for a great conversation about why information books matter for young readers. Don't forget: Children's Choice voting closes on 5 June! Cast your votes on our website 📚 #IBA2026 #childrensbooks #BookSkyUK youtu.be/moXd3eqjBEs?...

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Celebrating the 2026 Information Book Award

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 21/05/2026

The summer issue of TSL will soon be hitting your desk – with a host of must-read features including interviews with cover illustrator Ellen Surrey and authors Anu Adebogun and Donna David, opinion pieces from sector leaders + 22 pages of book reviews: sla.org.uk/tsl 📚 #KidLit #SchoolLibraries

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 20/05/2026

Tony Jones, #SLAmember librarian, spoke to us about how changing his school's library management system to @accessit.bsky.social turbo-charged their reading culture - with pupils submitting more than 10,000 book reviews in three years! Read more: bit.ly/3PTtLp8 📚 #casestudy EduSkyUK #BookSky

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How Accessit Library helped us reach 10,000 book reviews

Tony Jones, senior librarian at Emanuel School, London, tells us how changing their library management system turbo-charged their reading culture – with pupils submitting more than 10,000 book…

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 20/05/2026

Tomorrow night we will hear from Chair of the #IBA Judges, Helen Cleaves and a selection of creators from our 2026 #InformationBookAward shortlist in an online event celebrating the Award. This event is open to anyone with an interest in #childrensbooks: bit.ly/4eWcG8k #factbooks #schoollibrary

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Celebrating the Information Book Award 2026

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 19/05/2026

Are you looking for a tangible way to promote a culture of reading for pleasure? Join more than 1,200 schools who use BookTrust’s Bookbuzz Secondary programme to help your pupils develop a passion for reading, from the start of their secondary journey. buff.ly/d59lhOi

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How to foster a love of reading for pleasure at KS3

Discover how to promote a culture of reading for pleasure during the National Year of Reading, right from the very start of the secondary school journey, with BookTrust’s Bookbuzz Secondary programme

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 14/05/2026

"We are in a reading crisis and school librarians are the specialists. When you're in a crisis, you call in the specialists." Yesterday, SLA CEO, Victoria Dilly gave evidence to the Education Committee inquiry into the decline in children reading for pleasure. Read more: bit.ly/4uK77OG #EduSkyUK

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 13/05/2026

School Library Association CEO, Victoria Dilly will give evidence to the Education Select Committee today, as a part of the ongoing inquiry into the decline in children reading for pleasure. This a significant moment for #schoollibraries. Watch live online from 4pm: buff.ly/kq6Q088 #EduSkyUK #RfP

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 12/05/2026

We're proud to be part of the Libraries Alliance – a partnership of organisations working to strengthen and champion libraries of all kinds. Our shared vision of 'Libraries Through Life' is illustrated in this short film. Read more: buff.ly/531hNsb

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 08/05/2026

It won't be long until we announce this year's winners of the Information Book Award, sponsored by DK 📚 Have your pupils voted for their Children's Choice winners? The deadline to vote is Friday 5 June: buff.ly/gh8rt2B #SchoolLibrary #BookClub #InformationBookAward #BookSkyUK

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 07/05/2026

Happy birthday, @MichaelRosen.bsky.social! We're delighted that Michael – a bona-fide national treasure – is taking time out of his 80th birthday celebrations to give the after-dinner speech at our SLA Annual Conference on 5 June. buff.ly/GrnPzFT

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 07/05/2026

In our recent quarterly newsletter, Publisher David Fickling shared a brief history of comics, a celebration of @jamiesmart.bsky.social and a strong case for why changing children's relationship with reading starts with FUN: bit.ly/42hRYIo #BookSky @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social

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1.8 Million Years Ago BC to Jamie Smart

David Fickling, Publisher at David Fickling Books shares the The Phoenix Approach to Engaging Young Readers

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 28/04/2026

We are so delighted to see that young people's voices will be central to the judging process of the new Children's Booker Prize! This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for children aged eight to 12, as the search begins to find young book-lovers to join the three adult judges. #thebookerprize

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How to become a Children's Booker Prize 2027 judge | The Booker Prize

We're looking for three kids to join us on the judging panel for the first ever Children's Booker Prize, supported by AKO Foundation. If your child is between eight and 12 years old and loves…

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 23/04/2026

As the always colourful @andersenpress.bsky.social celebrates 50 years and prepares for Elmer Day 2026, Head of Brand, Alice Milner-Watt, pauses to reflect on how the publishing industry can encourage children to read more, and read better: bit.ly/4t14fMs #ElmerDay #BookSkyUK #SchoolLibraries

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The power of celebration days

Andersen Press explore the power of celebration days and activities to help children engage with books with reading

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 22/04/2026

Sign ups are open for the 2026 #ReadWithPride relay! Read With Pride is a social media photo relay designed to celebrate and promote great young adult LGBTQIA+ literature during Pride Month. Find out more and get involved: bit.ly/3OSuNkM 🌈 #BookSkyUK

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 21/04/2026

Twilight training - 12th May: we take a look at collection development with a focus on manga and graphic novels, covering age classifications, dealing with demand and encouraging reluctant readers 💥 Book your place now: bit.ly/4cCebFX £22.50 for members / £30 non-members #EduSkyUK #BookSky #Manga

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 17/04/2026

Are you ready for #EarthDay? Our most recent Books Across the Curriculum events focused on climate change and the environment. #SLAmembers can read the booklists and watch the webinar recording via our Resource pages: bit.ly/4cxYuiQ #BookRecommendations

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 13/04/2026

We are thrilled to announce that @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social has come on board as sponsor of the Secondary School Librarian of the Year Award for the next three years, starting with our milestone 21st anniversary! Read more: bit.ly/3Q2lJu0 #SLYA #EduSkyUK #BookSky #SchoolLibraryAssociation

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Bloomsbury Publishing announced as SLYA Sponsor

Bloomsbury Publishing has come on board as sponsor of the Secondary School Librarian of the Year Award

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 07/04/2026

The Read to the Beat 2026 book collection is here! Get ready to turn up the volume on reading this summer with The Reading Agency's Summer Reading Challenge - where stories, rhythm & creativity come together. Browse the full collection here: bit.ly/4cfD6Pj #SummerReadingChallenge #ReadToTheBeat

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