Lesley Watts
@ljwattswales.bsky.social
Retired librarian with 27 years in the rip-roaring world of libraries (last 13 years in a school library) Books, films, gardens, nature and fretting about climate emergency.
https://mrswatts101.edublogs.org/
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Lesley Watts
@ljwattswales.bsky.social
· Nov 17
As the UK School Librarians starter pack has grown, I thought I would repost. For those with school library experience working in the UK. Let me know if you have school library connections and would like to be added
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go.bsky.app/5zhmETr
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NEW: we’ve added a plagiarism quiz to the Library Learner Quiz Pack. Why not have a 2 week free trial of the whole pack? carelpress.uk/library_succ...
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#schoollibrary
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#schoollibrary
November 24, 2025 at 12:08 PM
NEW: we’ve added a plagiarism quiz to the Library Learner Quiz Pack. Why not have a 2 week free trial of the whole pack? carelpress.uk/library_succ...
#Librarians #libraries
#schoollibrary
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A movie that takes place where you're from
November 23, 2025 at 7:16 PM
A movie that takes place where you're from
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It's the Books of the Year! Who doesn't want to know what FT scribes think you should read/buy your relatives for Christmas? Something for everyone here*
*as long as everyone has a bias to non-fiction and a penchant for infrastructure. on.ft.com/47VvwbL
*as long as everyone has a bias to non-fiction and a penchant for infrastructure. on.ft.com/47VvwbL
Best books of 2025: Roula Khalaf, Jay Rayner and other FT journalists pick their favourites
[FREE TO READ] FT editors, columnists and specialists share the titles that have inspired them
on.ft.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:21 AM
It's the Books of the Year! Who doesn't want to know what FT scribes think you should read/buy your relatives for Christmas? Something for everyone here*
*as long as everyone has a bias to non-fiction and a penchant for infrastructure. on.ft.com/47VvwbL
*as long as everyone has a bias to non-fiction and a penchant for infrastructure. on.ft.com/47VvwbL
National Trust | Christmas Retail Ad 2025
YouTube video by Happy Hour Productions
youtu.be
November 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Bid now on our Christmas Appeal Auction featuring artworks by @jamiesmart.bsky.social, Axel Scheffler, @debigliori.bsky.social and other top illustrators.
shop.scottishbooktrust.com/collections/...
shop.scottishbooktrust.com/collections/...
November 19, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Bid now on our Christmas Appeal Auction featuring artworks by @jamiesmart.bsky.social, Axel Scheffler, @debigliori.bsky.social and other top illustrators.
shop.scottishbooktrust.com/collections/...
shop.scottishbooktrust.com/collections/...
Two episodes in to The Beast in Me (Netflix) and can recommend so far, particularly for the performances of Clare Danes and Matthew Rhys.
November 19, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Two episodes in to The Beast in Me (Netflix) and can recommend so far, particularly for the performances of Clare Danes and Matthew Rhys.
Found some art I really liked when I was noodling around online looking for art depicting Welsh scenes and discovered the artist was someone I was in school with
November 19, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Found some art I really liked when I was noodling around online looking for art depicting Welsh scenes and discovered the artist was someone I was in school with
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"Science books offer strong narratives aimed at explaining the world around us and can be a fantastic way to draw in young readers"
Discover the shortlist for the 2025 @royalsociety.org Young People’s Book Prize, the year's best #science books for under 14s.
booksforkeeps.co.uk/rocks-prehis...
Discover the shortlist for the 2025 @royalsociety.org Young People’s Book Prize, the year's best #science books for under 14s.
booksforkeeps.co.uk/rocks-prehis...
November 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
"Science books offer strong narratives aimed at explaining the world around us and can be a fantastic way to draw in young readers"
Discover the shortlist for the 2025 @royalsociety.org Young People’s Book Prize, the year's best #science books for under 14s.
booksforkeeps.co.uk/rocks-prehis...
Discover the shortlist for the 2025 @royalsociety.org Young People’s Book Prize, the year's best #science books for under 14s.
booksforkeeps.co.uk/rocks-prehis...
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Library friends! All Souls College, Oxford, is hiring a Fellow Librarian, and they want them to be an *actual qualified librarian* (who will then be made a fellow). Please share! #libsky www.asc.ox.ac.uk/fellow-libra...
Fellow Librarian | All Souls College
www.asc.ox.ac.uk
November 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Library friends! All Souls College, Oxford, is hiring a Fellow Librarian, and they want them to be an *actual qualified librarian* (who will then be made a fellow). Please share! #libsky www.asc.ox.ac.uk/fellow-libra...
Yes, go to a library and check out different books, but also consider asking a librarian for some suggestions - we love that kind of thing!
Keep it short and find what you enjoy: how to start reading for fun
Keep it short and find what you enjoy: how to start reading for fun
In a world full of distractions, it can be difficult to form a habit that needs attention. Experts advise on getting out of the rut
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Yes, go to a library and check out different books, but also consider asking a librarian for some suggestions - we love that kind of thing!
Quotes about flooding in Monmouth not being this bad for 20-30 years My husband is from there and says he never remembers flooding that bad when he was growing up there 60 years ago www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Storm Claudia: Major incident declared in Monmouth after flooding
Met Office yellow rain warning was in place early on Saturday with 83 flood warnings issued for England and 12 flood warnings across Wales.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Quotes about flooding in Monmouth not being this bad for 20-30 years My husband is from there and says he never remembers flooding that bad when he was growing up there 60 years ago www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Husband has gone next door to help neighbour in bailing out her flooding cellar. I am on standby.
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Husband has gone next door to help neighbour in bailing out her flooding cellar. I am on standby.
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THREAD. A collection of photographs of excellent sheep I have met on walks.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
November 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
THREAD. A collection of photographs of excellent sheep I have met on walks.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
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Next week we celebrate #BookWeekScotland which this year has a theme of Friendship.
What great books that celebrate friendship would you be recommending?
#KidsBookFriday
#UKKidLit
#KidLitUK
What great books that celebrate friendship would you be recommending?
#KidsBookFriday
#UKKidLit
#KidLitUK
November 14, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Next week we celebrate #BookWeekScotland which this year has a theme of Friendship.
What great books that celebrate friendship would you be recommending?
#KidsBookFriday
#UKKidLit
#KidLitUK
What great books that celebrate friendship would you be recommending?
#KidsBookFriday
#UKKidLit
#KidLitUK
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oh no it’s that day of the year again: the #hiddenbooksgame when i question whether i’ve ever read a book in my life 😬
November 13, 2025 at 10:04 AM
oh no it’s that day of the year again: the #hiddenbooksgame when i question whether i’ve ever read a book in my life 😬
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BOOK GIVEAWAY!!! I'm not on social media much at the moment, working hard on my new book, which I feel sure will be my best one yet when it's done! In the meantime, I'm giving away signed copies of all my books so far. Follow & repost to enter, and say which book you'd like & why. Closes Dec 5!
November 12, 2025 at 4:11 PM
BOOK GIVEAWAY!!! I'm not on social media much at the moment, working hard on my new book, which I feel sure will be my best one yet when it's done! In the meantime, I'm giving away signed copies of all my books so far. Follow & repost to enter, and say which book you'd like & why. Closes Dec 5!
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It was New Signage Day in the library today!
First up, Book Menus!
Took me 2 years, but FINALLY getting book menus together! (Huge thanks to @melissacorey.bsky.social for sharing so many great templates!)
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
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First up, Book Menus!
Took me 2 years, but FINALLY getting book menus together! (Huge thanks to @melissacorey.bsky.social for sharing so many great templates!)
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
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November 12, 2025 at 1:27 AM
It was New Signage Day in the library today!
First up, Book Menus!
Took me 2 years, but FINALLY getting book menus together! (Huge thanks to @melissacorey.bsky.social for sharing so many great templates!)
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
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First up, Book Menus!
Took me 2 years, but FINALLY getting book menus together! (Huge thanks to @melissacorey.bsky.social for sharing so many great templates!)
#TLSky #EduSky #SchoolLibrarians
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‘Does Britain value culture any more? Ask the striking workers at the British Library’ by @zadiesmith.bsky.social @britishlibrary.bsky.social @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Does Britain value culture any more? Ask the striking workers at the British Library | Zadie Smith
The dispute over pay at this great national institution gets to the heart of our misplaced priorities, says novelist Zadie Smith
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:19 PM
‘Does Britain value culture any more? Ask the striking workers at the British Library’ by @zadiesmith.bsky.social @britishlibrary.bsky.social @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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‘We had never read anything quite like it. It is, in many ways, a dark book but it is a joy to read’
We're delighted to announce Flesh by David Szalay as the winner of the #BookerPrize2025.
We're delighted to announce Flesh by David Szalay as the winner of the #BookerPrize2025.
November 10, 2025 at 9:56 PM
‘We had never read anything quite like it. It is, in many ways, a dark book but it is a joy to read’
We're delighted to announce Flesh by David Szalay as the winner of the #BookerPrize2025.
We're delighted to announce Flesh by David Szalay as the winner of the #BookerPrize2025.
Random memory of my parents from when my Dad was in the RAF in WW2. When they travelled by train with my brother when he was a baby he would get passed up and down the train and entertained by guys in the forces for the entire journey #Remembrance
November 9, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Random memory of my parents from when my Dad was in the RAF in WW2. When they travelled by train with my brother when he was a baby he would get passed up and down the train and entertained by guys in the forces for the entire journey #Remembrance
Fresh, funny narrator, spot-on depiction of Home Counties in 1950s/60s. Coming of age novel which can be read in a single sitting. Loved it!
November 9, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Fresh, funny narrator, spot-on depiction of Home Counties in 1950s/60s. Coming of age novel which can be read in a single sitting. Loved it!
A suitable skyline for watching Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’
November 8, 2025 at 10:02 PM
A suitable skyline for watching Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’
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