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Eileen Armstrong
@earmstronglib.bsky.social
Chartered School Librarian, SLE Literacy, former School Library Association Chair, previous Carnegie Greenaway judge, North East Book Awards organiser
parkrunning in the rain #parkrun
January 17, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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2026 has begun with a busy and exciting week at the SLA! Christmas is a happy memory and we are gearing up to launch our #NationalYearofReading Toolkit next week, as well as some excellent upcoming events: bit.ly/4bwLhb4 📚 How has the new term started for you? #GoAllIn2026 #BookSkyUK
January 9, 2026 at 3:55 PM
‘We want people to sit, pause, relax’: National Trust to open its libraries for public use www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
‘We want people to sit, pause, relax’: National Trust to open its libraries for public use
Charity plans to make stately homes more welcoming by inviting visitors to use furniture and reading rooms
www.theguardian.com
January 13, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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January 9, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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Being part of the team who put together the @empathylabuk.bsky.social Read for Empathy collection is always a pleasure. This year's list is out on Thu 5th Feb and one of the strongest yet. Do explore the previous collections and sign up for more information. empathylab.uk
January 4, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Christmas reading
January 11, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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A list of annual children's & YA book festivals and events for schools, teachers and parents to look out for. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/competitions... #kidlit #ukedchat
Children's Book Festivals and Events
Children's book festivals - our calendar of events running annually in the UK which schools and individuals can take part in. 
schoolreadinglist.co.uk
January 11, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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With Curriculum Cogs, we took the entire KS3 national curriculum for Geography, History, & Science and created extended reading packs for every single topic. There really is no excuse for driving reading from our classrooms.
#GetReadingIntoIt!

literacyengine.co.uk/index.php/cu...
January 11, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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I haven’t boosted this for some time so, as starter packs are having a renaissance, here is the UK School Librarians one which I do my best to keep up to date

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January 11, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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📚 National Year of Reading | From Research to Reality Talks and SLG AGM 2026

Free Online Event
🗓️ Mon 16 Feb | 6.30–8.30pm
✨ with talks from Barbara Band and Professor Teresa Cremin

Sign Up: 🔗 www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...

#NationalYearOfReading #SLGAGM #ReadingForPleasure @cilip.bsky.social
January 11, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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📚 Power of School Libraries: Quote of the Week

We’re excited to share our first weekly, Power of School Libraries quote, collected from students and school staff across the UK for the National Year of Reading.

#PowerOfSchoolLibraries #ReadingForLife #NationalYearOfReading @cilip.bsky.social
January 11, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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📚 SLG Book of the Week!

Each week during the National Year of Reading, we highlight a Children’s or YA book chosen by our SLG Committee Members. Perfect additions to your school library! Welcome to our first SLG Book of the Week.

#SLGBookOfTheWeek #NationalYearOfReading @cilip.bsky.social
January 11, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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A new year cartoon for @theguardian.com books
January 4, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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A fabulous round-up of children's books of 2025 on @booksforkeeps.bsky.social website, by people who know the world of kidlit publishing inside out. Plenty of great options for young volitional readers & choices for classrooms! @reeceandrea.bsky.social booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/book...
Books of the Year 2025 – Books For Keeps
booksforkeeps.co.uk
December 31, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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Happy New Year and welcome to the National Year of Reading 📚

Our new website is live, with FREE resources for 60+ books for state schools. Visit bookclubsinschools.org for ideas for primary, secondary & AP. 🧵1/5

#GoAllIn #NationalYearOfReading #ReadingForPleasure #KIdLitUK
January 2, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Running into 2026 #parkrun
January 1, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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Happy New Year, everyone!

This is a @theguardian.com books cartoon from a few years ago.
January 1, 2026 at 10:53 AM
The Guardian view on the National Year of Reading 2026: time to start a healthy habit for life | Editorial www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on the National Year of Reading 2026: time to start a healthy habit for life | Editorial
Editorial: A Children’s Booker prize, library cards for newborns and a major campaign – initiatives to encourage a love of books in children are a cause for celebration
www.theguardian.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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'My year end reading statistics' (originally for @theguardian.com books).
p.s There's still time to pick up new book Physics for Cats at good bookshops and online www.tomgauld.com/comic-books-v2
December 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM