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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

With many schools starting again next week, it's the perfect time to start thinking about how to build and strengthen a culture of reading for pleasure. Tim Redgrave, Marie Zarro and I are delighted to be relaunching the Patron of Reading initiative. padlet.com/mariezarro/p...

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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

This month's #lucky13th giveaway is Traitors' Nest. This brand new spellbinding fantasy from award winning Frances Hardinge is original & beautifully told. It features 9 stunning illustrations by Nick Hayes. 5 copies available for UKLA members who repost #TraitorsNest #giveaway

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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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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

There's still one week left to apply if you'd like your school to help judge the first Verse Novel Awards. The deadline for applications is Friday 26 June. Apply using the form below and we'll be in touch over the coming weeks. docs.google.com/forms/d/1Dmc...

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Mat Tobin @mattobin.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The 2026 #KlausFluggePrize shortlist has been announced, and it is always a pleasure to welcome them into the reading world. I’m currently crafting an interactive school-based presentation on these works. Stay tuned! I’ll be interviewing the illustrators soon to dive deeper into their stories.

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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

GIVEAWAY TIME! Excuse earlier's preview of next month's Lucky 13th. This month's is... The Shipwreck Atlas: an immersive, expert, accessible guide through 50+ shipwrecks lost to the treacherous seven seas. UKLA Members, repost to be in with a chance of winning a copy!

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coralrumble.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

POEM 1 Things That Should Be in a Poem. As promised, I’ll be sharing 2 poem videos every week that will form 2 collections on my YouTube channel, @rumblecoral - 14 poems from Things That Should Be in a Poem (4+yrs) & 14 from Riding a Lion (7+yrs). I hope this will be useful.

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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

LUCKY 13th! WIN a signed copy of The Story of Art Without Men Illustrated Edition by Katy Hessel & Ping Zhu. This informative and accessible publication allows children aged 8+ to discover a new way of looking at art Members, RT to be in with a chance of winning a copy!

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Lynda Graham @lyndajgraham.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Manchester teachers! Here’s what one judge said last year: It's been such a privilege to be part of the teacher judging team for the UKLA and getting to read so many wonderful children's books! The UKLA has given my students the chance to find new authors, new heroes and new stories to cherish.

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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Applications to become a Teacher Judge for the UKLA 2027 Book Awards are now open! This year we're looking for teachers within travelling distance of MANCHESTER! Interested? Follow the link to find out more. ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...

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Becoming a Teacher Judge - UK Literacy Association

UKLA are now looking for Teacher Judges for the 2027 Book Awards in Manchester!

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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Have you signed up for this year’s OU/UKLA Quality Mark Introductory Session yet? This exciting Quality Mark recognises and rewards primary and secondary schools that have developed and enriched their Reading for Pleasure (RfP) culture. Sign up now! buff.ly/yudLH9X?

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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

This month's #UKLALucky13 is Chicken Hill! Three hilarious and off-the-wall stories in one full-colour graphic novel from debut talent @beccyblake.bsky.social RT to win a copy + goodies!

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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

This month's #lucky13th comes from our friends at @nosycrow.bsky.social UKLA members, RT to be in with a chance of winning a signed copy of @piudg.bskysocial wonderful new book, 'The Golden Monkey Mystery'!

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Paddy Carroll @pynchonic.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

The English Association’s 4 - 11 picture book shadowing scheme is a great opportunity for you to share books with pupils and for them to gave their say @englishassociation.bsky.social Please join us. englishassociation.ac.uk/shadow-the-e...

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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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Vikki Varley @vikkivarley.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Our pupils all get a new book for Christmas, but it’s become a tradition to gift nearly new books to staff to enjoy over the Christmas holiday. Staff choose their own from the hints on the label! @openuni-rfp.bsky.social @teresacremin.bsky.social

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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

For this month's #lucky13th, travel the world in this awe-inspiring gift book written by Laura Mucha, featuring 50 spectacular festivals that will make you want to CELEBRATE! UKLA Members RT to win a copy! @nosycrow.bsky.social

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 13/11/2025

📢 One week to go for our #ReadingForPleasure webinar for primary schools! We'll explore the power of book choice with special guests: our #WriterInResidence Matt Goodfellow and Debbie Thomas from @openuni-rfp.bsky.social 👇 bit.ly/3LTpBLx

Blue graphic with an illustration of children sitting on the carpet sharing books. The text reads One week to go! Webinar: Developing a culture of reading for pleasure. Why book choice matters for children. 4pm, Thursday 20 November.

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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

#UKLALucky13 Discover #WildJourney by A.M. Dassu, a gorgeous, linked collection of contemporary adventure stories, set across the world and inspired by the migratory flight of starlings. Stunningly illustrated in 🟧 & ⬛️ by Joe Lillington. RT to win a signed copy!

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Jerry Clay English Hub @jcenglishhub.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

We have a new OU/ UKLA Teachers’ Reading Group online with @MrsBaker6 Be part of this wonderful group. Scan the QR code to register. Enrich your knowledge and practice here 👇🏼

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 28/10/2025

Are you joining us for our upcoming webinar about the importance of book choice in primary schools? We'll be joined by our Writer in Residence Matt Goodfellow and @debbiethomas.bsky.social from @openuni-rfp.bsky.social for research, practical insights and more 👇 bit.ly/4qvcFv8

An illustration by Sandhya Prabhat of a group of children reading with a teacher on the floor of a school library. Plus the words: "Webinar: Developing a culture of reading for pleasure. Why book choice matters for children. 4pm, Thursday 20 November." And the logos for BookTrust, and The Open University Reading for Pleasure

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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

🌻#English 4-11 edition 🌻 🥳Out Now!!🥳⬇️⬇️⬇️

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Lynda Graham @lyndajgraham.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Thank you NEU for all your support for @uklitassociation.bsky.social and for your generous sponsorship of teacher places at our International conference @neunion.bsky.social @mollyhallneu.bsky.social @davidreedy.bsky.social

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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

October's #lucky13th is Roar - an empowering novel-in-verse of resistance and finding your voice, inspired by Sampat Pal and the Pink Sari Gang, from the multi-award-winning author of Run, Rebel and The Crossing, Manjeet Mann. #uklamembers RT to win a copy! #ThisIsHowIRoar

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Hannah Baker @mrsbaker6.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

A joy to kick off my ‘Finding Their Story’ book clubs in both Stanley Grove and Jerry Clay Primaries today, both part of @accomplishmat.bsky.social A 4-week book club to help children find the books that make them tick the most #lovewhatIdo 🥰📚

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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

#UKLALucky13th Discover the must-read narrative verse YA novel, Not Going to Plan by previous UKLA winner, Tia Fisher. An often hilarious, yet profoundly moving and beautiful novel that captures teenagehood, its pressures and its complexities. Members, RP for a chance to win 1/3 copies

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Reading for Pleasure (The Open University) @openuni-rfp.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

📚📦 It's #BookSortingDay at #OURfP! We’re preparing wonderful book boxes to share with our OU & #UKLA Teachers’ Reading Groups. Huge THANK YOU to our donors, sponsors & supporters! ❤️✨ #BadgerLearning ‪@kidsbloomsbury.bsky.social‬ @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social‬ #ChickenHouseBooks

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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Written by UKLA Award winner, Nicola Garrard, On the Edge follows Rhys and his brothers, struggling to get by in an off-season tourist resort. When their home is threatened, Rhys resorts to drastic measures to protect his family. Members, repost to be in with a chance to win #lucky13th

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Reading for Pleasure (The Open University) @openuni-rfp.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

📣 Grab a cuppa and check your inbox – our August newsletter is here! ☀️📚 Author in the Spotlight @nicolapenfold.bsky.social‬, Top Texts for summer, RfP research, ideas for reading-themed days out & more! 💙 Sign up here 👉 ourfp.org/newsletter-s... #RfP #ReadingForPleasure #OURfP

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Reading for Pleasure (The Open University) @openuni-rfp.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

📬 Our Reading for Pleasure newsletter is your monthly dose of #RfP inspo! 💙 Each issue includes: 📚 Top Texts ✨ Author Spotlights 🧠 Research insights 📅 #Literacy events & CPD Join 44k+ educators today 👉 ourfp.org/newsletter-s... #ReadingforPleasure #OURfP #Teaching 💙📚✨

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Reading for Pleasure (The Open University) @openuni-rfp.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

📚💙 Do join us for our Autumn #OURfPConf in Milton Keynes - Saturday 18 October! Explore how #ReadingForPleasure supports empathy, identity & motivation in young readers. Workshops, research & RfP community energy all day! ❤️ 🎟️ ourfp.org/2025/06/12/a... #OUReadingSchools #Literacy #Teaching

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Autumn 2025 Conference: The Affective Power of Reading for Pleasure - Reading for Pleasure

Saturday 18 October 2025, 9:30am – 4:00pm, The Open University, Milton Keynes Campus

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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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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

From Kenneth Oppel, Best of All Worlds is a story of survival, teenage passions and an invisible enemy. What should be a relaxing weekend away from the city turns nightmarish when Xavier and his family wake up to find themselves trapped inside a dome. UKLA members RP for a chance to win #lucky13th

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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

It's a privilege to be part of the editorial team for English 4-11 magazine. The latest edition is packed full of wonderful articles about all aspects of teaching English in primary schools. If you work in education and have an idea for a potential piece, do please get in touch.

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Reading for Pleasure (The Open University) @openuni-rfp.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

📉 The Decline in Volitional Reading 📚 Why are fewer young people #ReadingforPleasure? What can we do about it? This new Position Paper, co-authored by @teresacremin.bsky.social and international experts, explores evidence, busts myths & outlines ways forward 👇 🔗 cdn.ourfp.org/wp-content/u...

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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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Scottish Book Trust @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

UKLA are looking for teachers, school librarians and other support staff who are passionate about Reading for Pleasure!

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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

The final UKLA Book Blether of the year is next week! This time we'll be sharing thoughts and recommendations of texts from the UKLA Book Awards. Joining us will be special guest, and WINNER of this year's 3-6+ Award... Craig Barr-Green! This is not one to miss! Sign up here: buff.ly/xqKONwk

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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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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

NEW in the critically acclaimed and internationally bestselling ‘Unknown Adventurer’ series! 3 signed copies of THE LOST BOOK OF UNDERSEA ADVENTURE! By Teddy Keen are the UKLA Lucky 13th prizes for June. UKLA Members just RP to be in with a chance to win. ‪@quartokids.bsky.social‬

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UKLA @uklitassociation.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

There's still a handful of tickets left for the UKLA International Conference 2025 and you have 'til June 6th to buy them! Grab yours now and join us as we welcome our Keynotes, and experts from all fields of literacy teaching and learning, for a weekend of empowerment in education. buff.ly/yYpdw4f

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Mark Bradley @markbradley.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

You can book tickets for my comic workshop at the fantastical @grimmandco.bsky.social on 31st May through the link in @cbnnetwork.bsky.social’s bio!

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Ed Finch @edfinch.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Exciting opportunity for UK schools! Friends at @worldkidlit.bsky.social are launching a new award celebrating Reading For Pleasure with an international dimension. They would LOVE to hear from teachers and schools who are interested in being involved. Let them know if you'd like to hear more.

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