Paddy Carroll
@pynchonic.bsky.social
Husband / Dad / Primary Teacher / Avid reader
Delighted that we’ve got a great range of people signed up for the @englishassociation.bsky.social picture book awards shadowing scheme. Can’t wait to share and discuss so many wonderful texts.
February 6, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Delighted that we’ve got a great range of people signed up for the @englishassociation.bsky.social picture book awards shadowing scheme. Can’t wait to share and discuss so many wonderful texts.
Many thanks to @uklitassociation.bsky.social for this book. Loved Secrets of the Snakestone
February 6, 2026 at 6:35 PM
Many thanks to @uklitassociation.bsky.social for this book. Loved Secrets of the Snakestone
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Tickets for the 2026 UKLA International Conference are now on sale! Get yours here: buff.ly/boby43S
Or visit our website to find out more:
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We look forward to seeing you in Glasgow!
Or visit our website to find out more:
buff.ly/pFsfvNq
We look forward to seeing you in Glasgow!
January 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Tickets for the 2026 UKLA International Conference are now on sale! Get yours here: buff.ly/boby43S
Or visit our website to find out more:
buff.ly/pFsfvNq
We look forward to seeing you in Glasgow!
Or visit our website to find out more:
buff.ly/pFsfvNq
We look forward to seeing you in Glasgow!
@writingrocks.bsky.social loved reading some wonderful diary entries based on the mini book planning ideas you suggested. Everyone able to join in a write because they weren’t overwhelmed and had a simple format to help guide their ideas 👍
January 28, 2026 at 7:57 PM
@writingrocks.bsky.social loved reading some wonderful diary entries based on the mini book planning ideas you suggested. Everyone able to join in a write because they weren’t overwhelmed and had a simple format to help guide their ideas 👍
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#Reading Free online event coming up 🙌 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/enhancing-...
Enhancing young people’s reading enjoyment and engagement with books
This webinar will provide research-informed practical insights to support more teenagers to enjoy and engage with books and reading
www.eventbrite.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 1:16 PM
#Reading Free online event coming up 🙌 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/enhancing-...
You look at each category for these awards and it makes you reflect on such incredible books that bring so much joy, challenge and inspiration
Our guest category: Non-Fiction Shortlist 2026! ✨📚🏆 #Spark6Shortlist
January 23, 2026 at 8:03 PM
You look at each category for these awards and it makes you reflect on such incredible books that bring so much joy, challenge and inspiration
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And here they are in all their glory... Picture Fiction for Early Readers Shortlist 2026! ✨📚🏆 #Spark6Shortlist
January 23, 2026 at 11:36 AM
And here they are in all their glory... Picture Fiction for Early Readers Shortlist 2026! ✨📚🏆 #Spark6Shortlist
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So excited to share (with help from Whisky!) the third book of the I Am Wolf series – WE ARE DRAGON! It all ends here, and everything is cranked up to 11 as Rieka tries to save the world – but at what cost…?
#WeAreDragon @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUk #IAmWolf
#WeAreDragon @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUk #IAmWolf
January 20, 2026 at 9:45 AM
So excited to share (with help from Whisky!) the third book of the I Am Wolf series – WE ARE DRAGON! It all ends here, and everything is cranked up to 11 as Rieka tries to save the world – but at what cost…?
#WeAreDragon @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUk #IAmWolf
#WeAreDragon @nosycrow.bsky.social #KidLitUk #IAmWolf
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This is a huge opportunity for aspiring children's authors!
@dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social and @arvonfoundation.bsky.social are inviting unpublished writers to submit their work for the chance to win a publishing contract with DFB, plus access to an Arvon writing course. Info: davidficklingbooks.com
@dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social and @arvonfoundation.bsky.social are inviting unpublished writers to submit their work for the chance to win a publishing contract with DFB, plus access to an Arvon writing course. Info: davidficklingbooks.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:38 PM
This is a huge opportunity for aspiring children's authors!
@dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social and @arvonfoundation.bsky.social are inviting unpublished writers to submit their work for the chance to win a publishing contract with DFB, plus access to an Arvon writing course. Info: davidficklingbooks.com
@dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social and @arvonfoundation.bsky.social are inviting unpublished writers to submit their work for the chance to win a publishing contract with DFB, plus access to an Arvon writing course. Info: davidficklingbooks.com
A wonderful meeting with @bigeducation.bsky.social and other colleagues this week as we are creating free resources that will support the teaching of AI. Focus on safe and ethical approaches.
January 17, 2026 at 7:31 PM
A wonderful meeting with @bigeducation.bsky.social and other colleagues this week as we are creating free resources that will support the teaching of AI. Focus on safe and ethical approaches.
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Hey! It’s the National Year of Reading 2026. There’s all sorts of resources and info available “out there”, so have a look if you like. It’s for all of us xx
#GoAllIn @booktrust.org.uk
@literacy-trust.bsky.social
#GoAllIn @booktrust.org.uk
@literacy-trust.bsky.social
January 16, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Hey! It’s the National Year of Reading 2026. There’s all sorts of resources and info available “out there”, so have a look if you like. It’s for all of us xx
#GoAllIn @booktrust.org.uk
@literacy-trust.bsky.social
#GoAllIn @booktrust.org.uk
@literacy-trust.bsky.social
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Events! Take a look through our upcoming events,book your places on them! Visit our archive of recordings for supply of inspiring expertise across sectors, Early Years through to Higher Education via Primary, Secondary & Further Education #Teaching #Curriculum etc. ⬇️
englishassociation.ac.uk/events/
englishassociation.ac.uk/events/
Events | The English Association
We support the teaching, learning, and enjoyment of English at all levels of education, from early years to further and higher education and beyond.
englishassociation.ac.uk
January 15, 2026 at 5:32 PM
Events! Take a look through our upcoming events,book your places on them! Visit our archive of recordings for supply of inspiring expertise across sectors, Early Years through to Higher Education via Primary, Secondary & Further Education #Teaching #Curriculum etc. ⬇️
englishassociation.ac.uk/events/
englishassociation.ac.uk/events/
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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'!
UKLA members, RT to be in with a chance of winning a signed copy of @piudg.bskysocial wonderful new book, 'The Golden Monkey Mystery'!
January 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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'!
UKLA members, RT to be in with a chance of winning a signed copy of @piudg.bskysocial wonderful new book, 'The Golden Monkey Mystery'!
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...
englishassociation.ac.uk
January 12, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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...
Looking forward to discussing how to develop AI resources with @bigeducation.bsky.social tomorrow that explore safety, ethical and privacy concerns alongside the need to be critical thinkers.
January 11, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Looking forward to discussing how to develop AI resources with @bigeducation.bsky.social tomorrow that explore safety, ethical and privacy concerns alongside the need to be critical thinkers.
Really great @englishassociation.bsky.social English 4 - 11 meeting yesterday. The upcoming editions have so many interesting articles on a wide range of subjects. Excited about sharing more details about the upcoming EA picture book awards soon.
January 11, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Really great @englishassociation.bsky.social English 4 - 11 meeting yesterday. The upcoming editions have so many interesting articles on a wide range of subjects. Excited about sharing more details about the upcoming EA picture book awards soon.
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This is always such a labour of love! 😍📝
The Writing For Pleasure Centre's FREE 2026 Handbook Of Writing Research.
There have been some fantastic additions this year! 🤩
Please share widely and download now 👇
writing4pleasure.com/the-writing-...
The Writing For Pleasure Centre's FREE 2026 Handbook Of Writing Research.
There have been some fantastic additions this year! 🤩
Please share widely and download now 👇
writing4pleasure.com/the-writing-...
The Writing For Pleasure Centre’s Handbook Of Research On Teaching Young Writers
This free handbook addresses some of the major aspects of teaching writing. The aim is to create an invaluable reference guide for all teachers. This is our third edition. We hope to update this ha…
writing4pleasure.com
January 6, 2026 at 10:54 AM
This is always such a labour of love! 😍📝
The Writing For Pleasure Centre's FREE 2026 Handbook Of Writing Research.
There have been some fantastic additions this year! 🤩
Please share widely and download now 👇
writing4pleasure.com/the-writing-...
The Writing For Pleasure Centre's FREE 2026 Handbook Of Writing Research.
There have been some fantastic additions this year! 🤩
Please share widely and download now 👇
writing4pleasure.com/the-writing-...
Had great fun exploring AdelAIDE Just Wants to Help at reading club. Lots of interesting discussion. @melindasalisbury.com @barringtonstoke.bsky.social
January 5, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Had great fun exploring AdelAIDE Just Wants to Help at reading club. Lots of interesting discussion. @melindasalisbury.com @barringtonstoke.bsky.social
Another great selection from @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social First up has to be EchoStar by @melindasalisbury.com
January 3, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Another great selection from @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social First up has to be EchoStar by @melindasalisbury.com
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🚨Early bird ticket offer ends soon!🚨
Amazing speakers already announced - more coming soon!
Have you got your tickets for the Next Generation Schools Conference yet?
⭐️ Early bird pricing still available!
🎟️ bit.ly/NextGenConf2026
📆 March 6, 2026 | 10am-5pm
📍 @thecumberlandhotel
Amazing speakers already announced - more coming soon!
Have you got your tickets for the Next Generation Schools Conference yet?
⭐️ Early bird pricing still available!
🎟️ bit.ly/NextGenConf2026
📆 March 6, 2026 | 10am-5pm
📍 @thecumberlandhotel
December 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
🚨Early bird ticket offer ends soon!🚨
Amazing speakers already announced - more coming soon!
Have you got your tickets for the Next Generation Schools Conference yet?
⭐️ Early bird pricing still available!
🎟️ bit.ly/NextGenConf2026
📆 March 6, 2026 | 10am-5pm
📍 @thecumberlandhotel
Amazing speakers already announced - more coming soon!
Have you got your tickets for the Next Generation Schools Conference yet?
⭐️ Early bird pricing still available!
🎟️ bit.ly/NextGenConf2026
📆 March 6, 2026 | 10am-5pm
📍 @thecumberlandhotel
@clairelinney.bsky.social I loved Time Tub Travellers and passed it on to my wife who is now going to use it with her class considering it is much more interesting, inspiring and relevant than the text they were going to use. Thank you and @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social who recommended it.
December 22, 2025 at 5:11 PM
@clairelinney.bsky.social I loved Time Tub Travellers and passed it on to my wife who is now going to use it with her class considering it is much more interesting, inspiring and relevant than the text they were going to use. Thank you and @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social who recommended it.
Well @barringtonstoke.bsky.social AdelAIDE Just wants to help by @melindasalisbury.com was fab and I can’t wait to use it in class and share with colleagues when I do my AI workshops as it’s so relevant. Looking forward to picking up the other two related texts from @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social
December 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Well @barringtonstoke.bsky.social AdelAIDE Just wants to help by @melindasalisbury.com was fab and I can’t wait to use it in class and share with colleagues when I do my AI workshops as it’s so relevant. Looking forward to picking up the other two related texts from @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social
Picked up this intriguing text alongside a fantastic range of books at @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social today. Even though I have only just started it, there are so many ideas for teacher resources because it is such an important theme. Are there any resources available @barringtonstoke.bsky.social ?
December 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Picked up this intriguing text alongside a fantastic range of books at @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social today. Even though I have only just started it, there are so many ideas for teacher resources because it is such an important theme. Are there any resources available @barringtonstoke.bsky.social ?
Delighted to receive our @poetrybyheart.bsky.social resources today. What a fabulous range to explore
December 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Delighted to receive our @poetrybyheart.bsky.social resources today. What a fabulous range to explore