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Teresa Cremin

@teresacremin.bsky.social
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Professor of Education (Literacy), The Open University. Fellow EA, RSA and AcSS. Committed to social justice and reading for pleasure. RfP Website: ourfp.org Own profile: www.open.ac.uk/people/tmc242

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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Looking forward to facilitating a Talking about Texts Matters workshop at the @britishlibrary.bsky.social and National Literacy Trust conference next week! literacytrust.org.uk/events/prima... We’ll be mardling about mags and music! @jonbiddle.bsky.social do join us!
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Wow ! Such a rich, fun and authentic session with Nate Lessore today and 2000 Young people! @kashleyenglish.bsky.social
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Last call for our Reconnecting Teens and Texts Conference - March 6th- Milton Keynes. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/overcoming... It’ll be an inspiring day! We have just 5 tickets left! @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @openingdoors.bsky.social @rootedinreading.bsky.social
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Last call for our Reconnecting Teens and Texts Conference - March 6th- Milton Keynes. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/overcoming... It’ll be an inspiring day! We have just 5 tickets left! @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @openingdoors.bsky.social @rootedinreading.bsky.social
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Matthew Courtney @mattcourtney.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
I’m really proud to have worked on this new podcast series with @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social and @openuni-rfp.bsky.social. We worked with teachers and school leaders to discuss what taking a strategic approach to World Book Day looks like.

WORLD BOOK DAY®
World Book Day Conversations: from Celebration to a Reading for Pleasure Strategy
The Open University
Reading for Pleasure
EnglishHubs
Wandle at Chesterton Primary |
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Matthew Courtney @mattcourtney.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
"We can't make children read for pleasure... but we can entice, invite, model, engage..." @teresacremin.bsky.social It was interesting to listen to the Education Select Committee session on the decline in the number of children reading for pleasure.
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Dr Debra Kidd @debrakidd.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
This is why we slowed down our phonics learning and built in a school wide reading for pleasure programme (thank you @teresacremin.bsky.social and team). CLPE has helped us to shift away from atomised grammar and we have 'every place is a reading place' nooks and crannies all over. Our kids ❤️ books.
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Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · 10/01/2026
‘If a drug boasted such benefits [as the arts] governments would be pouring billions into it. Instead, funding has been slashed across the culture sector.’ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt, professor of psychobiology and epidemiology at University College London, brings together numerous research projects confirming what we have always suspected - art is good for us. It helps us enjoy happier, healthier and longer lives. One study found that people who engaged regularly with the arts had a 31% lower risk of dying at any point during the follow-up period, even when confounding socioeconomic, demographic and health factors were taken into account.
Studies also show that visiting museums and attending live music events can make people physiologically younger, and a monthly cultural activity almost halves our chances of depression. As Fancourt argues, if a drug boasted such benefits governments would be pouring billions into it. Instead, funding has been slashed across the culture sector and arts education has been devalued and eroded in the UK.
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Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @letterssounds.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
👏 Huge congratulations to @teresacremin.bsky.social on being awarded a CBE for services to education in the 2026 King’s New Year Honours List. Any Little Wandle members who have attended her Reading for Pleasure sessions will know just how well deserved this is.
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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
With the National Year of Reading now here, a few people have asked if I'm running the online 'Building a Classroom Reading Community' session again. Doing it twice, on Sun 11th Jan and on Mon 12th Jan. Sun 11th Jan eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977168230... Mon 12th Jan eventbrite.co.uk/e/1977168128...
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
So delighted to share I’ve been awarded a CBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours List! Very much a shared honour- so many folk nurture #readingforpleasure - making a difference to today’s young people. @barbarableiman.bsky.social @karlduke8.bsky.social @whatsfsaid.bsky.social @misterbodd.bsky.social
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Do join us on Tuesday for this free seminar www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/write-to-r... it’ll be useful! @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @debrakidd.bsky.social @jonnybid.bsky.social @jonny-walker.bsky.social @raesnape.bsky.social @primarychamp.bsky.social @benniekara.bsky.social please share! All welcome!
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Write to Read: Motivating and Engaging Literacy Learners
Centre for Literacy and Social Justice Seminar
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Do join us at this free research and practice seminar www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/write-to-r... @jonnybid.bsky.social @edfinch.bsky.social @firststory.bsky.social @minilebowski.bsky.social
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
Do join us at this free research and practice seminar www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/write-to-r... @jonnybid.bsky.social @edfinch.bsky.social @firststory.bsky.social @minilebowski.bsky.social
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Lucinda Powell @lucindap0well.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
How can schools and families inspire kids to love reading again? 🤔Join Prof. @teresacremin.bsky.social as she dives into the social side of reading—how connections with characters, peers, and teachers keep kids turning pages. Tune in! 📖💡 #psychologyintheclassroom changingstatesofmind.com/podcast
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Routledge Books @routledgebooks.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
A sustained decline in children’s enjoyment in both reading and writing represents a global concern. This book uses the results of a three-year study to nurture young people’s engagement as readers and writers. spr.ly/63326Aju5A @teresacremin.bsky.social @drsjhulston.bsky.social
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Reading and Writing for Pleasure: An Evidence-Informed Framework for Practice
Reading and writing for pleasure represent issues of global concern and interest in policy, research and practice, underpinned by evidence illustrating their importance for young people’s academic, social and emotional experiences and outcomes. In the face of a sustained decline in children’s enjoyment in both reading and writing, this highly significant book presents findings from a three-year study of research and practice that nurtures young people’s engagement as readers and writers. T
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
For those who haven’t yet seen it the review is out! www.gov.uk/government/p... Primary recomm.’s include Oracy Framework -Grammar test revised - higher profile for drama and citizenship ed + @jonnybid.bsky.social @jonny-walker.bsky.social @primaryenglish.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social
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Curriculum and Assessment Review Final Report
The conclusions and recommendations of the independent review of the curriculum, assessment and qualifications system in England.
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What on Earth! @whatonearth.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Studies by @openuni-rfp.bsky.social‬, led by Professor @teresacremin.bsky.social‬, show that What on Earth! Magazine boosts children's engagement with reading in the classroom, including with reluctant readers 🎓 🔗 Read the full reports for each phase here: www.whatonearthmag.com/research
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Barbara Bleiman @barbarableiman.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
Excellent report on volitional reading by @teresacremin.bsky.social & others. A must-read for all teachers & senior leaders across the Key Stages. cdn.ourfp.org/wp-content/u....
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Delighted this edition is now out with 64 contributors!! @primaryenglish.bsky.social @primaryteachew.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social @rogmcdonald.bsky.social Built to last with classroom teachers voices too!
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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
This short paper about the decline in volitional reading is definitely worth ten minutes of your time. "In an ecosystem which supports volitional reading, young people flourish and encourage each other as readers and learners." @teresacremin.bsky.social shorturl.at/PquEf
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DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
I’ve had the privilege of being able to read this- it was such a treat to subjects I don’t usually have time to explore. For those in training, and those who are not! bsky.app/profile/tere...
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
A National Year of Reading 2026 👏👏 to ‘change the nation’s culture’ is Good News! 👏👏 A DfE initiative with NLT as delivery partner @jonnybid.bsky.social @jonny-walker.bsky.social @rootedinreading.bsky.social @openingdoors.bsky.social Do share and get involved! 👏 www.nationalyearofreading.org.uk
Words to describe the NYOR aims
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Delighted this edition is now out with 64 contributors!! @primaryenglish.bsky.social @primaryteachew.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social @rogmcdonald.bsky.social Built to last with classroom teachers voices too!
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
Delighted this edition is now out with 64 contributors!! @primaryenglish.bsky.social @primaryteachew.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social @rogmcdonald.bsky.social Built to last with classroom teachers voices too!
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
A National Year of Reading 2026 👏👏 to ‘change the nation’s culture’ is Good News! 👏👏 A DfE initiative with NLT as delivery partner @jonnybid.bsky.social @jonny-walker.bsky.social @rootedinreading.bsky.social @openingdoors.bsky.social Do share and get involved! 👏 www.nationalyearofreading.org.uk
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Do share - The Summer Reading Challenge launches 🚀 today! At your local library! 📚 @jonnybid.bsky.social @whatsfsaid.bsky.social @smithsmm.bsky.social @rcharlesworth.bsky.social
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Do read and share! Free and worth debating the individual- social and reflective ways forward rb.gy/4ih4ez @profsarahmcg.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social @debbiethomas.bsky.social @debrakidd.bsky.social as well as the evidence on the associated benefits of reading!
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
Wonderful keynote on non fiction reading - embodied and imagined by the brilliant Anezka Kuzmicova at @uklitassociation.bsky.social conference today! @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @debbiethomas.bsky.social
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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
At @uklitassociation.bsky.social conference. 👏🏽 Fantastic 3 day event -lots to choose from: symposiums, workshops,research report & expert practice sessions, keynote from eg @teresacremin.bsky.social + look 👀 publications - incl on teenage reading; decline of volitional reading~well worth a read ! ⬇️
Cover of book The Decline in Volitional Reading Picture of a session on research into teenage reading in action Session on teenage reading in actionCover of research : children and young people’s reading in 2025. Visit UKLA website to get more info /direct you to the study.
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Arrived and ready to go ! What a place! Looking forward to this! @jonnybid.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @literaryhub.bsky.social @saralstan.bsky.social @debrakidd.bsky.social
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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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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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English and Media Centre @engmediacentre.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
On Wednesday we were thrilled to welcome over 60 teachers and a fantastic panel of presenters to our office for our annual Summer Conference. It was a truly inspiring day of talks, workshops and collaboration! @darrenchetty.bsky.social @teresacremin.bsky.social @stephenjdilley.bsky.social
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Loved this! Builds closely on book one with new challenges for the trio- looking forward to discussing @richardruddick.bsky.social Thanks for recommending Rich @jonnybid.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @openingdoors.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social
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English and Media Centre @engmediacentre.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Fab start to EMC teacher conference on English and Inclusion with @teresacremin.bsky.social presenting on respecting readers’ rights
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Wonderful @openuni-rfp.bsky.social @uklitassociation.bsky.social Student Teacher #readingforpleasure Ambassadors presentations tonight! From universities across the country! Future Reading Teachers! @rogmcdonald.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @debbiethomas.bsky.social
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
Gentle and engaging this delightful tale sensitively explores children’s responses to overwhelming emotions. Thanks. 🤩 @sallyannegarland.bsky.social a very rich discussion base @newarktrg.bsky.social @amygreatrex.bsky.social @jonnybid.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social
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Mostly Book Talk @mostlybooktalk.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Listen to Professor @teresacremin.bsky.social from the Open University's Literacy and Social Justice Center discuss what the research says about children's reading for pleasure and the OU's work supporting teachers develop reading for pleasure cultures in their schools. #readingforpleasure #KidLitUK
Photo of Professor Teresa Cremin alongside the logos for the Open University Reading for Pleasure project and for the Mostly Book Talk podcast
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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
How can books spark empathy? Still time to sign up for the free @empathylabuk.bsky.social @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social #EmpathyDayFestival webinar featuring the inspirational @teresacremin.bsky.social and @nazneenahmedpathak.bsky.social. More info here: empathylab.uk/festival-pro...
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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Just caught up with this great episode featuring the brilliant @teresacremin.bsky.social. So much food for thought about how we can encourage kids’ reading for pleasure, as well as info about all the fabulous work the OU RfP team do. Highly recommend a listen. #KidLitUK
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English and Media Centre @engmediacentre.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
ENGLISH AND INCLUSION CONFERENCE Can't wait to host these great people at our centre on June 11. Bookings close 2 days before. Part of our 2-for-1 offer so not many slots left if you haven't yet booked @teresacremin.bsky.social @darrenchetty.bsky.social www.englishandmedia.co.uk/courses/4536...
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Reading for Pleasure (The Open University) @openuni-rfp.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Did you miss our recent OU seminar – Informal Book Talk? 💬📚 Good news! The full recording is now on YouTube. Prof @teresacremin.bsky.social and the #OURfP team explore book talk, oracy & reader identity. Watch anytime & share! 💙 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ybh... #Literacy #Oracy #ReadingforPleasure
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Informal Book Talk: Shaping Positive Reader Identities - CLSJ Seminar, 20 May 2025
YouTube video by OU Reading for Pleasure
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Delighted to be here in Dubai for a #readingforpleasure conference! Speaking on the Power and Potential of Reading @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @openingdoors.bsky.social @jonnybid.bsky.social @mrskirstbarrett.bsky.social @uklitassociation.bsky.social
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Do join us for this FREE seminar- bit.ly/4384c6B It will draw on 4 studies @openuni-rfp.bsky.social with 4-16 year olds and highlight the potential of IBT! @jonnybid.bsky.social @jonny-walker.bsky.social @debrakidd.bsky.social
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Teresa Cremin @teresacremin.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Do join us for this FREE seminar- bit.ly/4384c6B It will draw on 4 studies @openuni-rfp.bsky.social with 4-16 year olds and highlight the potential of IBT! @jonnybid.bsky.social @jonny-walker.bsky.social @debrakidd.bsky.social
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Simon @simonpollard72.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
This is going to be a fun way to help raise funds for the festival and get to meet some of the authors. Have you got your tickets? #cornwall #readingforpleasure
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Mr Tom Slattery @slatterymr.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Some professional reading for this half term! Looking forward to this and see what insights I can take for school! @teresacremin.bsky.social @profsarahmcg.bsky.social 😍😍
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Amanda Uffendell 🇮🇪 @amandauffendell.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Look at who I get to appear with! 👀No pressure then! You can secure your place at the Reading Solutions International Reading Conference here: bit.ly/4278Xgc to hear from @jonnybid.bsky.social @teresacremin.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @timrasinski.bsky.social and more! 😲🤯 #Reading
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Reading for Pleasure (The Open University) @openuni-rfp.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
Don't miss this FREE OU seminar - Informal Book Talk! 💙📚 Tue 20th May 2-3pm, Online. Prof @teresacremin.bsky.social & #OURfP team discuss informal book talk, oracy, reading engagement & reader identities. Tickets here 👉 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/informal-b... #ReadingforPleasure #RfP #Literacy #Oracy
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