Lynda Graham
@lyndajgraham.bsky.social
UKLA trustee and Book Awards team UKLA.org . Croydon NEU committee.
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Judicial Review will determine whether we have free speech insidecroydon.com/2025/11/26/j... #Croydon #PalestineAction #JudicialReview @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @goodlawproject.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Judicial Review will determine whether we have free speech insidecroydon.com/2025/11/26/j... #Croydon #PalestineAction #JudicialReview @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @goodlawproject.bsky.social
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Trial by jury is a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism.
It is truly frightening that such a fundamental freedom is now under attack.
Once rights are lost, they are not easy to win back. We must resist this with all we’ve got.
It is truly frightening that such a fundamental freedom is now under attack.
Once rights are lost, they are not easy to win back. We must resist this with all we’ve got.
MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul
MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul
Exclusive: Courts minister says change needed to stop criminals opting for juries to delay cases, sometimes by years, and clear huge backlog
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UK politics live – latest updates
Criminals will be stopped from “gaming the system” by choosing trial by jury in order to increase the chances of proceedings collapsing, the courts minister has said, promising to enact radical changes to limit jury trials by the next election.
Drug dealers and career criminals were “laughing in the dock” knowing cases can take years to come to trial, Sarah Sackman told the Guardian, saying inaction would be a road to “chaos and ruin”. Continue reading...
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November 25, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Trial by jury is a cornerstone of our democracy and an essential safeguard against authoritarianism.
It is truly frightening that such a fundamental freedom is now under attack.
Once rights are lost, they are not easy to win back. We must resist this with all we’ve got.
It is truly frightening that such a fundamental freedom is now under attack.
Once rights are lost, they are not easy to win back. We must resist this with all we’ve got.
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Wahoooo!
Delighted to share the news that Damian Barr @damianbarr.bsky.social's THE TWO ROBERTS has been shortlisted for the Nero Book Awards in the fiction category, congratulations Damian!
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November 20, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Wahoooo!
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What if the refugee crisis wasn’t happening far away, but here—in our own homes? No Refuge by Joe Brady & Patrice Aggs is a gripping, empathetic graphic novel that refuses to look away. I reviewed it for @justimaginecentre.bsky.social @the-phoenix-comic.bsky.social
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No Refuge - Just Imagine
From Sudan to Syria, from Gaza to Ukraine and from Afghanistan to the DRC, the 24-hour news cycle is filled with tragic tales of refugees. The problem is that watching these crises unfold on our scree...
justimagine.co.uk
September 25, 2025 at 5:41 AM
What if the refugee crisis wasn’t happening far away, but here—in our own homes? No Refuge by Joe Brady & Patrice Aggs is a gripping, empathetic graphic novel that refuses to look away. I reviewed it for @justimaginecentre.bsky.social @the-phoenix-comic.bsky.social
justimagine.co.uk/childrens-bo...
justimagine.co.uk/childrens-bo...
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How lots of the Writing Framework was welcome news for Writing for Pleasure schools like mine. My blog for the DfE teaching.blog.gov.uk/2025/11/17/w... @writingrocks.bsky.social
How the new Writing Framework can transform primary school teaching
Sam Creighton talks about building a writing curriculum based on meaningful projects. Children learn specific writing skills while keeping the joy and pride that comes from creating their work.
teaching.blog.gov.uk
November 20, 2025 at 7:57 PM
How lots of the Writing Framework was welcome news for Writing for Pleasure schools like mine. My blog for the DfE teaching.blog.gov.uk/2025/11/17/w... @writingrocks.bsky.social
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Congratulations to Jamila Gavin, Patrice Lawrence, Struan Murray and Jenny Pearson, shortlisted in the Children's Fiction category of the still new but already prestigious Nero Book Awards 🎉 👏 🎆 🎉 #KidLitUK #bookawards
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November 20, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Congratulations to Jamila Gavin, Patrice Lawrence, Struan Murray and Jenny Pearson, shortlisted in the Children's Fiction category of the still new but already prestigious Nero Book Awards 🎉 👏 🎆 🎉 #KidLitUK #bookawards
booksforkeeps.co.uk/nero-book-aw...
booksforkeeps.co.uk/nero-book-aw...
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Are you interested in applying for the 2026 UKLA Literacy School of the Year Award? Check out this year's Information Webinar, now live on our site, where you can hear all about the Award from judges and past winners!
Literacy School of the Year - UK Literacy Association
Sponsored by Hays Education, this Award celebrates the practices and ethos of schools in which literacy thrives.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Are you interested in applying for the 2026 UKLA Literacy School of the Year Award? Check out this year's Information Webinar, now live on our site, where you can hear all about the Award from judges and past winners!
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#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!
November 13, 2025 at 6:58 AM
#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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Our second Keynote Speaker at the 2026 UKLA International Conference is...
Melanie Ramdarshan Bold!
Thinking of submitting a paper to present? Our Call for Papers is out now!
@drmrb.bsky.social
ukla.org/internationa...
Melanie Ramdarshan Bold!
Thinking of submitting a paper to present? Our Call for Papers is out now!
@drmrb.bsky.social
ukla.org/internationa...
November 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Our second Keynote Speaker at the 2026 UKLA International Conference is...
Melanie Ramdarshan Bold!
Thinking of submitting a paper to present? Our Call for Papers is out now!
@drmrb.bsky.social
ukla.org/internationa...
Melanie Ramdarshan Bold!
Thinking of submitting a paper to present? Our Call for Papers is out now!
@drmrb.bsky.social
ukla.org/internationa...
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Teachers! Time is running out to get your applications in for the NEU Sponsored Places at the 2026 UKLA International Conference. Apply now to join us in Glasgow! buff.ly/1gYKNZq
November 7, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Teachers! Time is running out to get your applications in for the NEU Sponsored Places at the 2026 UKLA International Conference. Apply now to join us in Glasgow! buff.ly/1gYKNZq
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📚 What stories do we tell children about the past?
📚 From whose point of view are these stories told?
📚 Whose lives are considered important — and whose are forgotten?
📚 What are historical “facts,” and who gets to interpret them?
We’ll explore these questions at our conference on November 8th!
📚 From whose point of view are these stories told?
📚 Whose lives are considered important — and whose are forgotten?
📚 What are historical “facts,” and who gets to interpret them?
We’ll explore these questions at our conference on November 8th!
October 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
📚 What stories do we tell children about the past?
📚 From whose point of view are these stories told?
📚 Whose lives are considered important — and whose are forgotten?
📚 What are historical “facts,” and who gets to interpret them?
We’ll explore these questions at our conference on November 8th!
📚 From whose point of view are these stories told?
📚 Whose lives are considered important — and whose are forgotten?
📚 What are historical “facts,” and who gets to interpret them?
We’ll explore these questions at our conference on November 8th!
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We are so excited to announce the 2025 UKLA Student and Teacher Conference.
This year's theme is 'Writing for Pleasure'. Tickets available here: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
This year's theme is 'Writing for Pleasure'. Tickets available here: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
October 21, 2025 at 10:57 AM
We are so excited to announce the 2025 UKLA Student and Teacher Conference.
This year's theme is 'Writing for Pleasure'. Tickets available here: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
This year's theme is 'Writing for Pleasure'. Tickets available here: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
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Could your school be the next UKLA Literacy School of the Year?
Join us on November 4th to find out more about the process and submissions criteria, and to hear from 2025 winners Sharples School about their experience of the application process.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us on November 4th to find out more about the process and submissions criteria, and to hear from 2025 winners Sharples School about their experience of the application process.
We look forward to seeing you there!
October 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Could your school be the next UKLA Literacy School of the Year?
Join us on November 4th to find out more about the process and submissions criteria, and to hear from 2025 winners Sharples School about their experience of the application process.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us on November 4th to find out more about the process and submissions criteria, and to hear from 2025 winners Sharples School about their experience of the application process.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Teachers & school librarians! If your school is north of Nottingham, or abroad, you can book an author e-visit with me!
Here’s what Literacy School of the Year 2025 @SharplesSchool said about my e-visit to talk about #OnTheEdge, protest & extremism. 😁🔥📚🥰
@oldbarnbooks.bsky.social
Here’s what Literacy School of the Year 2025 @SharplesSchool said about my e-visit to talk about #OnTheEdge, protest & extremism. 😁🔥📚🥰
@oldbarnbooks.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Teachers & school librarians! If your school is north of Nottingham, or abroad, you can book an author e-visit with me!
Here’s what Literacy School of the Year 2025 @SharplesSchool said about my e-visit to talk about #OnTheEdge, protest & extremism. 😁🔥📚🥰
@oldbarnbooks.bsky.social
Here’s what Literacy School of the Year 2025 @SharplesSchool said about my e-visit to talk about #OnTheEdge, protest & extremism. 😁🔥📚🥰
@oldbarnbooks.bsky.social
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According a report published by Oxford University Press this week, 8 in 10 students are now using AI tools to complete their schoolwork but less than half are able to spot AI misinformation.
You can read our response here: ukla.org/ukla-respons...
You can read our response here: ukla.org/ukla-respons...
UKLA Response to Oxford University Press Research on AI and Education - UK Literacy Association
There are rising fears, among students, that AI is having a negative impact on work in the classroom, according to a report published by
ukla.org
October 16, 2025 at 9:56 AM
According a report published by Oxford University Press this week, 8 in 10 students are now using AI tools to complete their schoolwork but less than half are able to spot AI misinformation.
You can read our response here: ukla.org/ukla-respons...
You can read our response here: ukla.org/ukla-respons...
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
Applications for NEU Sponsored Teacher Places at the 2026 UKLA International Conference are now open! Are you a member of UKLA and NEU? You could win a Sponsored Place at our 2026 Conference at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow! Visit our website to find out more and apply now!
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October 13, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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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Applications for NEU Sponsored Teacher Places at the 2026 UKLA International Conference are now open! Are you a member of UKLA and NEU? You could win a Sponsored Place at our 2026 Conference at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow! Visit our website to find out more and apply now!
buff.ly/kwmpVKj
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October 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Applications for NEU Sponsored Teacher Places at the 2026 UKLA International Conference are now open! Are you a member of UKLA and NEU? You could win a Sponsored Place at our 2026 Conference at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow! Visit our website to find out more and apply now!
buff.ly/kwmpVKj
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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
#ThisIsHowIRoar
October 13, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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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
#ThisIsHowIRoar
October 13, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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
#ThisIsHowIRoar
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Submissions for the UKLA Literacy School of the Year Award are now OPEN!
To find out more about how to apply and the submissions criteria, follow the link below:
ukla.org/awards/liter...
To find out more about how to apply and the submissions criteria, follow the link below:
ukla.org/awards/liter...
October 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Submissions for the UKLA Literacy School of the Year Award are now OPEN!
To find out more about how to apply and the submissions criteria, follow the link below:
ukla.org/awards/liter...
To find out more about how to apply and the submissions criteria, follow the link below:
ukla.org/awards/liter...
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Given today’s news, I was recently introduced to this piece by Patricia Routledge, and i always found it really moving.
October 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Given today’s news, I was recently introduced to this piece by Patricia Routledge, and i always found it really moving.
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Exciting! There's No Such Thing As A Silly Question has been longlisted for the UK Literacy Association Book Awards in the Information 3-14 category alongside 19 other beautiful, fascinating titles that it is ace just to be discussed alongside. (But my book is the best.) ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
September 16, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Exciting! There's No Such Thing As A Silly Question has been longlisted for the UK Literacy Association Book Awards in the Information 3-14 category alongside 19 other beautiful, fascinating titles that it is ace just to be discussed alongside. (But my book is the best.) ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
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Absolutely DELIGHTED that Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody is on the UKLA longlists. This is one chosen by teachers, and I’ve been lucky enough to win it before with A Monster Calls. What a lovely surprise to wake up to.
Out today! The longlists for the @uklitassociation.bsky.social UKLA Book Awards. Chosen by teachers and covering a range of genres, topics and themes, fiction and non-fiction. Check them out! #KidLitUK #UKLA26 #teachersbookawards
booksforkeeps.co.uk/longlists-fo...
booksforkeeps.co.uk/longlists-fo...
September 16, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Absolutely DELIGHTED that Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody is on the UKLA longlists. This is one chosen by teachers, and I’ve been lucky enough to win it before with A Monster Calls. What a lovely surprise to wake up to.
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📚 Longlisted!
We’re thrilled to share that Black History for Every Day of the Year by @davidolusoga.bsky.social, Yinka Olusoga & Kemi Olusoga has been longlisted for the 2026 UKLA Book Awards in the Information Books category!✨
ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
We’re thrilled to share that Black History for Every Day of the Year by @davidolusoga.bsky.social, Yinka Olusoga & Kemi Olusoga has been longlisted for the 2026 UKLA Book Awards in the Information Books category!✨
ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
UKLA Book Awards - UK Literacy Association
UKLA Book Awards 2026: The Longlists for the 2026 UKLA Book Awards are now live! Find out which titles have been selected by the
ukla.org
September 16, 2025 at 11:12 AM
📚 Longlisted!
We’re thrilled to share that Black History for Every Day of the Year by @davidolusoga.bsky.social, Yinka Olusoga & Kemi Olusoga has been longlisted for the 2026 UKLA Book Awards in the Information Books category!✨
ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
We’re thrilled to share that Black History for Every Day of the Year by @davidolusoga.bsky.social, Yinka Olusoga & Kemi Olusoga has been longlisted for the 2026 UKLA Book Awards in the Information Books category!✨
ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
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Pals who love Books (that's all my pals): Get yourself a cuppa or a cocktail and sit down for some joyful readings and interviews. Elif Shafak, Jackie Kay and Julian Clary are among the guests on my books tv show. Join me and my guests on BBC iPlayer: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Scotland - The Big Scottish Book Club
Damian Barr interviews some of the biggest names in fiction, non-fiction and poetry.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Pals who love Books (that's all my pals): Get yourself a cuppa or a cocktail and sit down for some joyful readings and interviews. Elif Shafak, Jackie Kay and Julian Clary are among the guests on my books tv show. Join me and my guests on BBC iPlayer: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...