Book Clubs in Schools
@bookclubsinschools.bsky.social
Older pupils run the book clubs for younger ones. Our charity helps young people discover a love of reading and book chat. Teachers say our book clubs increase students' well-being and grow their confidence and communication skills.
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Here's our big news for the National Year of Reading!
We’re 'going all in' - our book club resources will be FREE for all state schools 🎉
#NationalYearOfReading #GoAllIn #ReadingForPleasure 🧵1/5
We’re 'going all in' - our book club resources will be FREE for all state schools 🎉
#NationalYearOfReading #GoAllIn #ReadingForPleasure 🧵1/5
For the #NationalYearOfReading we have made our book club resources FREE for UK state schools.
Over the last decade, 40,000 young people have participated in our book clubs.
800 schools have signed up for January. Join them: buff.ly/D428xIe
#GoAllIn #TeamEnglish
Over the last decade, 40,000 young people have participated in our book clubs.
800 schools have signed up for January. Join them: buff.ly/D428xIe
#GoAllIn #TeamEnglish
December 9, 2025 at 9:27 AM
For the #NationalYearOfReading we have made our book club resources FREE for UK state schools.
Over the last decade, 40,000 young people have participated in our book clubs.
800 schools have signed up for January. Join them: buff.ly/D428xIe
#GoAllIn #TeamEnglish
Over the last decade, 40,000 young people have participated in our book clubs.
800 schools have signed up for January. Join them: buff.ly/D428xIe
#GoAllIn #TeamEnglish
This #GivingTuesday help us buy books for school book clubs.
For #NationalYearOfReading our resources are free for state schools, but schools still need books.
Please donate ➡️ bit.ly/4pKBrqi
Thank you so much.
PS. The Icelandic tradition of book gifting, Jólabókaflóð, inspired #SchoolBookFlod.
For #NationalYearOfReading our resources are free for state schools, but schools still need books.
Please donate ➡️ bit.ly/4pKBrqi
Thank you so much.
PS. The Icelandic tradition of book gifting, Jólabókaflóð, inspired #SchoolBookFlod.
December 2, 2025 at 3:32 PM
This #GivingTuesday help us buy books for school book clubs.
For #NationalYearOfReading our resources are free for state schools, but schools still need books.
Please donate ➡️ bit.ly/4pKBrqi
Thank you so much.
PS. The Icelandic tradition of book gifting, Jólabókaflóð, inspired #SchoolBookFlod.
For #NationalYearOfReading our resources are free for state schools, but schools still need books.
Please donate ➡️ bit.ly/4pKBrqi
Thank you so much.
PS. The Icelandic tradition of book gifting, Jólabókaflóð, inspired #SchoolBookFlod.
✨SchoolBookFlod is our festive book-gifting campaign ✨
Inspired by the Icelandic tradition of gifting books, Jólabókaflóð, we’ve created our own version - and we’d love you to be part of it.
#SchoolBookFlod #NationalYearOfReading 🧵1/3
Inspired by the Icelandic tradition of gifting books, Jólabókaflóð, we’ve created our own version - and we’d love you to be part of it.
#SchoolBookFlod #NationalYearOfReading 🧵1/3
December 1, 2025 at 9:47 AM
✨SchoolBookFlod is our festive book-gifting campaign ✨
Inspired by the Icelandic tradition of gifting books, Jólabókaflóð, we’ve created our own version - and we’d love you to be part of it.
#SchoolBookFlod #NationalYearOfReading 🧵1/3
Inspired by the Icelandic tradition of gifting books, Jólabókaflóð, we’ve created our own version - and we’d love you to be part of it.
#SchoolBookFlod #NationalYearOfReading 🧵1/3
At the @empathylabuk.bsky.social conference today, with a great lineup of speakers.
@lawrencepatrice.bsky.social @amdassu.bsky.social @jonnybid.bsky.social
#EmpathyEducation #ReadingForPleasure
@lawrencepatrice.bsky.social @amdassu.bsky.social @jonnybid.bsky.social
#EmpathyEducation #ReadingForPleasure
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
At the @empathylabuk.bsky.social conference today, with a great lineup of speakers.
@lawrencepatrice.bsky.social @amdassu.bsky.social @jonnybid.bsky.social
#EmpathyEducation #ReadingForPleasure
@lawrencepatrice.bsky.social @amdassu.bsky.social @jonnybid.bsky.social
#EmpathyEducation #ReadingForPleasure
Here's our big news for the National Year of Reading!
We’re 'going all in' - our book club resources will be FREE for all state schools 🎉
#NationalYearOfReading #GoAllIn #ReadingForPleasure 🧵1/5
We’re 'going all in' - our book club resources will be FREE for all state schools 🎉
#NationalYearOfReading #GoAllIn #ReadingForPleasure 🧵1/5
November 25, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Here's our big news for the National Year of Reading!
We’re 'going all in' - our book club resources will be FREE for all state schools 🎉
#NationalYearOfReading #GoAllIn #ReadingForPleasure 🧵1/5
We’re 'going all in' - our book club resources will be FREE for all state schools 🎉
#NationalYearOfReading #GoAllIn #ReadingForPleasure 🧵1/5
November 19, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Here's our big news for the National Year of Reading!
We’re 'going all in' - our book club resources will be FREE for all state schools 🎉
#NationalYearOfReading #GoAllIn #ReadingForPleasure 🧵1/5
We’re 'going all in' - our book club resources will be FREE for all state schools 🎉
#NationalYearOfReading #GoAllIn #ReadingForPleasure 🧵1/5
It's #MichaelRosenDay 🎉 A big poetry party for all with @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social. Join in: bit.ly/4qYrOFK
On our 10th birthday, for Book Clubs in Schools Day, Michael visited one of our schools. The whole-school rendition of "The Rhythm of Life" was wondrous!
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
On our 10th birthday, for Book Clubs in Schools Day, Michael visited one of our schools. The whole-school rendition of "The Rhythm of Life" was wondrous!
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM
It's #MichaelRosenDay 🎉 A big poetry party for all with @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social. Join in: bit.ly/4qYrOFK
On our 10th birthday, for Book Clubs in Schools Day, Michael visited one of our schools. The whole-school rendition of "The Rhythm of Life" was wondrous!
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
On our 10th birthday, for Book Clubs in Schools Day, Michael visited one of our schools. The whole-school rendition of "The Rhythm of Life" was wondrous!
@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social
It’s Anti-Bullying Week! Bullying is a crucial discussion topic in our book clubs, so we offer resources for books across different genres and age ranges.
Today is also Odd Socks Day. Are you wearing yours?
*Sound on*
#AntibullyingWeek #OddSocksDay #PowerForGood
Today is also Odd Socks Day. Are you wearing yours?
*Sound on*
#AntibullyingWeek #OddSocksDay #PowerForGood
November 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
It’s Anti-Bullying Week! Bullying is a crucial discussion topic in our book clubs, so we offer resources for books across different genres and age ranges.
Today is also Odd Socks Day. Are you wearing yours?
*Sound on*
#AntibullyingWeek #OddSocksDay #PowerForGood
Today is also Odd Socks Day. Are you wearing yours?
*Sound on*
#AntibullyingWeek #OddSocksDay #PowerForGood
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Welcome to #AntiBullyingWeek 2025: #PowerForGood!🌟
We’ve worked with young people & our members all year to make this week powerful & inspiring. Millions are joining in - what’s your plan? Need ideas? We’re here to help!
Let's bring an end to bullying together💙
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We’ve worked with young people & our members all year to make this week powerful & inspiring. Millions are joining in - what’s your plan? Need ideas? We’re here to help!
Let's bring an end to bullying together💙
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November 10, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Welcome to #AntiBullyingWeek 2025: #PowerForGood!🌟
We’ve worked with young people & our members all year to make this week powerful & inspiring. Millions are joining in - what’s your plan? Need ideas? We’re here to help!
Let's bring an end to bullying together💙
🧵
[1/15]
We’ve worked with young people & our members all year to make this week powerful & inspiring. Millions are joining in - what’s your plan? Need ideas? We’re here to help!
Let's bring an end to bullying together💙
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As Trustees Week draws to a close, we're extending another big thank you to our wonderful trustees. Their dedication over the last ten years has ensured our small charity has made a big difference.
#TrusteesWeek #ThankATrustee
#TrusteesWeek #ThankATrustee
November 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
As Trustees Week draws to a close, we're extending another big thank you to our wonderful trustees. Their dedication over the last ten years has ensured our small charity has made a big difference.
#TrusteesWeek #ThankATrustee
#TrusteesWeek #ThankATrustee
This #TrusteesWeek, we are celebrating our wonderful trustees. In this, our 10th birthday year, we feel especially grateful for the continued hard work of everybody behind the scenes.
Thank you to our trustees. You have helped us become the charity we are today!
#ThankATrustee
Thank you to our trustees. You have helped us become the charity we are today!
#ThankATrustee
November 5, 2025 at 8:57 AM
This #TrusteesWeek, we are celebrating our wonderful trustees. In this, our 10th birthday year, we feel especially grateful for the continued hard work of everybody behind the scenes.
Thank you to our trustees. You have helped us become the charity we are today!
#ThankATrustee
Thank you to our trustees. You have helped us become the charity we are today!
#ThankATrustee
So, did your favourites make the list?
The 2026 Carnegie Medals nominations are here:
carnegies.co.uk
Congratulations to all the authors and illustrators nominated. We're especially delighted for our ambassador Sita Brahmachari!
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social
#Carnegies2026 #KidLit
The 2026 Carnegie Medals nominations are here:
carnegies.co.uk
Congratulations to all the authors and illustrators nominated. We're especially delighted for our ambassador Sita Brahmachari!
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social
#Carnegies2026 #KidLit
The Carnegies
carnegies.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
So, did your favourites make the list?
The 2026 Carnegie Medals nominations are here:
carnegies.co.uk
Congratulations to all the authors and illustrators nominated. We're especially delighted for our ambassador Sita Brahmachari!
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social
#Carnegies2026 #KidLit
The 2026 Carnegie Medals nominations are here:
carnegies.co.uk
Congratulations to all the authors and illustrators nominated. We're especially delighted for our ambassador Sita Brahmachari!
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social
#Carnegies2026 #KidLit
Great news from @thebookerprizes.com and @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social
Wonderful to have children being some of the judges too.
bit.ly/4qkjBv7
#ReadingForPleasure
Wonderful to have children being some of the judges too.
bit.ly/4qkjBv7
#ReadingForPleasure
Booker prize launches £50,000 children’s award
Children will help judge the new prize along with children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce
bit.ly
October 24, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Great news from @thebookerprizes.com and @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social
Wonderful to have children being some of the judges too.
bit.ly/4qkjBv7
#ReadingForPleasure
Wonderful to have children being some of the judges too.
bit.ly/4qkjBv7
#ReadingForPleasure
Book clubs are brilliant at reaching disengaged readers📖
We're delighted @sla.org.uk, @harpercollins.bsky.social,
@farshorebooks.bsky.social & @thetimes.com are championing book clubs.
For 10 years, we've helped schools run book clubs and create a #ReadingForPleasure culture.
#EduSkyUK #RFR
We're delighted @sla.org.uk, @harpercollins.bsky.social,
@farshorebooks.bsky.social & @thetimes.com are championing book clubs.
For 10 years, we've helped schools run book clubs and create a #ReadingForPleasure culture.
#EduSkyUK #RFR
Did you see our Social Reading Spaces project in @thetimes.com yesterday? Conducted with @harpercollins.bsky.social and @farshorebooks.bsky.social the study evidences the value of social book clubs in reaching disengaged readers. Find out more: sla.org.uk/social-readi... #BookSky #EduSkyUK #RFP
October 22, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Book clubs are brilliant at reaching disengaged readers📖
We're delighted @sla.org.uk, @harpercollins.bsky.social,
@farshorebooks.bsky.social & @thetimes.com are championing book clubs.
For 10 years, we've helped schools run book clubs and create a #ReadingForPleasure culture.
#EduSkyUK #RFR
We're delighted @sla.org.uk, @harpercollins.bsky.social,
@farshorebooks.bsky.social & @thetimes.com are championing book clubs.
For 10 years, we've helped schools run book clubs and create a #ReadingForPleasure culture.
#EduSkyUK #RFR
Great opinion piece from Tasneem Abdur-Rashid on the @sla.org.uk website. Tasneem writes how schools can play a part in countering polarisation by promoting critical thinking and encouraging pupils to read diverse stories that foster empathy.
#ReadingForPleasure #EduSky
#ReadingForPleasure #EduSky
During #BannedBooksWeek, author Tasneem Abdur-Rashid shared a heartfelt opinion piece, exploring how #schoollibraries can offer a vital solution to increasing polarisation and prejudice. This is a must-read blog for everyone working in schools: bit.ly/4n5EHL9 @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social #EduSkyUK
Raising Critical Thinkers through the School Library
Many schools and headteachers are dealing with increasing incidents of racism. How can school libraries contribute to a solution?
bit.ly
October 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Great opinion piece from Tasneem Abdur-Rashid on the @sla.org.uk website. Tasneem writes how schools can play a part in countering polarisation by promoting critical thinking and encouraging pupils to read diverse stories that foster empathy.
#ReadingForPleasure #EduSky
#ReadingForPleasure #EduSky
Alex Wheatle Tribute Day
⌚Sunday 12 October, 5pm
📍Brixton House Theatre
Screening of Small Axe: Alex Wheatle
DJs, games and free books to take away
Free tickets: bit.ly/4q7sh7Z
#UPRISINGFestival #AlexWheatle
⌚Sunday 12 October, 5pm
📍Brixton House Theatre
Screening of Small Axe: Alex Wheatle
DJs, games and free books to take away
Free tickets: bit.ly/4q7sh7Z
#UPRISINGFestival #AlexWheatle
October 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Alex Wheatle Tribute Day
⌚Sunday 12 October, 5pm
📍Brixton House Theatre
Screening of Small Axe: Alex Wheatle
DJs, games and free books to take away
Free tickets: bit.ly/4q7sh7Z
#UPRISINGFestival #AlexWheatle
⌚Sunday 12 October, 5pm
📍Brixton House Theatre
Screening of Small Axe: Alex Wheatle
DJs, games and free books to take away
Free tickets: bit.ly/4q7sh7Z
#UPRISINGFestival #AlexWheatle
Hooray, it's #BookshopDay 📚
A perfect excuse to visit your local bookshop and grow your TBR pile #ChooseBookshops
A perfect excuse to visit your local bookshop and grow your TBR pile #ChooseBookshops
October 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Hooray, it's #BookshopDay 📚
A perfect excuse to visit your local bookshop and grow your TBR pile #ChooseBookshops
A perfect excuse to visit your local bookshop and grow your TBR pile #ChooseBookshops
Woo hoo 🎉Our ambassador Sita Brahmachari won The Malorie Blackman Impact Award at #TheDiverseBookAwards last night.
Congrats to all the other winners, and thank you to Abiola Bello and Helen Lewis for hosting another wonderful and important Awards.
#TheDBAwards @malorieblackman.bsky.social
Congrats to all the other winners, and thank you to Abiola Bello and Helen Lewis for hosting another wonderful and important Awards.
#TheDBAwards @malorieblackman.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Woo hoo 🎉Our ambassador Sita Brahmachari won The Malorie Blackman Impact Award at #TheDiverseBookAwards last night.
Congrats to all the other winners, and thank you to Abiola Bello and Helen Lewis for hosting another wonderful and important Awards.
#TheDBAwards @malorieblackman.bsky.social
Congrats to all the other winners, and thank you to Abiola Bello and Helen Lewis for hosting another wonderful and important Awards.
#TheDBAwards @malorieblackman.bsky.social
Win book bundles published by the brilliant
@barringtonstoke.bsky.social, thanks also to @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social 🎉
There are titles here that are on our book list, meaning that we provide resources for them to be studied in peer-led book clubs.
#DyslexiaAwarenessWeek #DAW25
@barringtonstoke.bsky.social, thanks also to @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social 🎉
There are titles here that are on our book list, meaning that we provide resources for them to be studied in peer-led book clubs.
#DyslexiaAwarenessWeek #DAW25
In celebration of #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek, Barrington Stoke and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social have teamed up to offer TWO brilliant sets of #dyslexiafriendly Barrington Stoke books! (1/2)
October 8, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Win book bundles published by the brilliant
@barringtonstoke.bsky.social, thanks also to @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social 🎉
There are titles here that are on our book list, meaning that we provide resources for them to be studied in peer-led book clubs.
#DyslexiaAwarenessWeek #DAW25
@barringtonstoke.bsky.social, thanks also to @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social 🎉
There are titles here that are on our book list, meaning that we provide resources for them to be studied in peer-led book clubs.
#DyslexiaAwarenessWeek #DAW25
It’s #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek!
As you can see, we have many dyslexia-friendly books on our book list, making our book clubs truly inclusive.
See our full book list: buff.ly/2bi3J5f
#DAW25🧵1/2
As you can see, we have many dyslexia-friendly books on our book list, making our book clubs truly inclusive.
See our full book list: buff.ly/2bi3J5f
#DAW25🧵1/2
October 7, 2025 at 8:19 AM
It’s #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek!
As you can see, we have many dyslexia-friendly books on our book list, making our book clubs truly inclusive.
See our full book list: buff.ly/2bi3J5f
#DAW25🧵1/2
As you can see, we have many dyslexia-friendly books on our book list, making our book clubs truly inclusive.
See our full book list: buff.ly/2bi3J5f
#DAW25🧵1/2
Did you know the wonderful Portico Sadie Massey Awards Reading and Writing Competitions are open now?
There are three competitions, so there's something for every 7 to 18-year-old!
Learn more: buff.ly/2mnpQrO
@porticolibrary.bsky.social #ReadingForPleasure
There are three competitions, so there's something for every 7 to 18-year-old!
Learn more: buff.ly/2mnpQrO
@porticolibrary.bsky.social #ReadingForPleasure
October 6, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Did you know the wonderful Portico Sadie Massey Awards Reading and Writing Competitions are open now?
There are three competitions, so there's something for every 7 to 18-year-old!
Learn more: buff.ly/2mnpQrO
@porticolibrary.bsky.social #ReadingForPleasure
There are three competitions, so there's something for every 7 to 18-year-old!
Learn more: buff.ly/2mnpQrO
@porticolibrary.bsky.social #ReadingForPleasure
A magnificent celebration of children's books at The Week Junior Book Awards! Congrats to all shortlistees.
Our director, Ali Palmer, was a judge for the Older Fiction category - so a big shout-out to that winner, The Wrong Shoes by #TomPercival @simonandschuster.bsky.social 🎉
#KidLitUK #RfP
Our director, Ali Palmer, was a judge for the Older Fiction category - so a big shout-out to that winner, The Wrong Shoes by #TomPercival @simonandschuster.bsky.social 🎉
#KidLitUK #RfP
September 30, 2025 at 10:06 AM
A magnificent celebration of children's books at The Week Junior Book Awards! Congrats to all shortlistees.
Our director, Ali Palmer, was a judge for the Older Fiction category - so a big shout-out to that winner, The Wrong Shoes by #TomPercival @simonandschuster.bsky.social 🎉
#KidLitUK #RfP
Our director, Ali Palmer, was a judge for the Older Fiction category - so a big shout-out to that winner, The Wrong Shoes by #TomPercival @simonandschuster.bsky.social 🎉
#KidLitUK #RfP
We're at @thebookseller.com's #KidsConf discussing how children read, learn and engage with stories.
Loved 'Adapting Crongton for TV' - CBBC's Amy Buscombe and Archie Maddocks talked about bringing Alex Wheatle’s books to the screen.
Say hi if you’re here too 👋 #ReadingForPleasure
Loved 'Adapting Crongton for TV' - CBBC's Amy Buscombe and Archie Maddocks talked about bringing Alex Wheatle’s books to the screen.
Say hi if you’re here too 👋 #ReadingForPleasure
September 29, 2025 at 1:18 PM
We're at @thebookseller.com's #KidsConf discussing how children read, learn and engage with stories.
Loved 'Adapting Crongton for TV' - CBBC's Amy Buscombe and Archie Maddocks talked about bringing Alex Wheatle’s books to the screen.
Say hi if you’re here too 👋 #ReadingForPleasure
Loved 'Adapting Crongton for TV' - CBBC's Amy Buscombe and Archie Maddocks talked about bringing Alex Wheatle’s books to the screen.
Say hi if you’re here too 👋 #ReadingForPleasure
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Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England www.theguardian.com/politics/202... good to hear more on this, will it include access to a librarian though? #LAB25
Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England
Exclusive: Chancellor also set to unveil plans to get young people back into work in party conference speech
www.theguardian.com
September 29, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England www.theguardian.com/politics/202... good to hear more on this, will it include access to a librarian though? #LAB25
We are delighted to reveal the #BookerPrize2025 shortlist – six books that ‘are all brilliantly written and brilliantly human’.
➡️ Discover the full list: thebookerprizes.com/bp2025
➡️ Discover the full list: thebookerprizes.com/bp2025
September 24, 2025 at 7:13 AM