Sam Evans
@samevans.bsky.social
Community Manager, UK Education at Oxford University Press 📚 Oxford Children’s, OUP Primary, OUP Secondary #UKEd #EduSky
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Sam Evans
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· Jun 7
Commas are important! Couldn’t agree more. Spotted outside The Oxford Wine Company today 🍷 #Oxford
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ICYMI: "Peace" has been chosen as the Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025, according to research carried out by Oxford University Press. More than a third (35%) of children chose the word 👇 #BookSky
Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025 and runners-up unveiled
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January 21, 2026 at 8:05 PM
ICYMI: "Peace" has been chosen as the Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025, according to research carried out by Oxford University Press. More than a third (35%) of children chose the word 👇 #BookSky
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🕊️ ‘Peace’ is Children’s Word of the Year 2025!
Kids aged 6–14 across the UK chose it to reflect empathy, togetherness & awareness of global events.
A great prompt for KS1 learning.
#ChildrensWordOfTheYear
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A great prompt for KS1 learning.
#ChildrensWordOfTheYear
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January 21, 2026 at 4:55 PM
🕊️ ‘Peace’ is Children’s Word of the Year 2025!
Kids aged 6–14 across the UK chose it to reflect empathy, togetherness & awareness of global events.
A great prompt for KS1 learning.
#ChildrensWordOfTheYear
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/jabau
A great prompt for KS1 learning.
#ChildrensWordOfTheYear
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/jabau
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Each year, Oxford University Press names a Children’s Word of the Year. For 2025, children across the UK chose peace.
With 1 in 5 children worldwide now living through or affected by conflict, it’s no surprise.
They’re paying attention. They’re asking for change. It’s time the world listened.
With 1 in 5 children worldwide now living through or affected by conflict, it’s no surprise.
They’re paying attention. They’re asking for change. It’s time the world listened.
January 21, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Each year, Oxford University Press names a Children’s Word of the Year. For 2025, children across the UK chose peace.
With 1 in 5 children worldwide now living through or affected by conflict, it’s no surprise.
They’re paying attention. They’re asking for change. It’s time the world listened.
With 1 in 5 children worldwide now living through or affected by conflict, it’s no surprise.
They’re paying attention. They’re asking for change. It’s time the world listened.
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"Over a third (35%) of surveyed children voted for peace as
their Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025." @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
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their Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025." @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
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January 21, 2026 at 3:50 PM
"Over a third (35%) of surveyed children voted for peace as
their Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025." @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
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their Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025." @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
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I had so much fun being part of the revealing of the Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025! @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 12:19 PM
I had so much fun being part of the revealing of the Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025! @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
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What connects the meme slang “six-seven” and “peace”? 🤔💬
Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025🏆📚
I’ll be on BBC radio outlets from 11am–1pm🎙️ to explore what these choices tell us about how children use language and what adults can learn from it 👀✨
Read more here 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025🏆📚
I’ll be on BBC radio outlets from 11am–1pm🎙️ to explore what these choices tell us about how children use language and what adults can learn from it 👀✨
Read more here 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
January 21, 2026 at 11:38 AM
What connects the meme slang “six-seven” and “peace”? 🤔💬
Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025🏆📚
I’ll be on BBC radio outlets from 11am–1pm🎙️ to explore what these choices tell us about how children use language and what adults can learn from it 👀✨
Read more here 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025🏆📚
I’ll be on BBC radio outlets from 11am–1pm🎙️ to explore what these choices tell us about how children use language and what adults can learn from it 👀✨
Read more here 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Six-seven has also been named the Oxford Children's Slang Word of the Year 2025.
Almost half (47%) of children chose six-seven as their slang word of the year, followed by aura (24%) and delulu (7%).
#OxfordCWOTY
Almost half (47%) of children chose six-seven as their slang word of the year, followed by aura (24%) and delulu (7%).
#OxfordCWOTY
January 21, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Six-seven has also been named the Oxford Children's Slang Word of the Year 2025.
Almost half (47%) of children chose six-seven as their slang word of the year, followed by aura (24%) and delulu (7%).
#OxfordCWOTY
Almost half (47%) of children chose six-seven as their slang word of the year, followed by aura (24%) and delulu (7%).
#OxfordCWOTY
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The research, which was carried out in 2025 and surveyed opinions from almost 5,000 children across the UK aged 6–14, highlighted children’s awareness of current affairs.
#OxfordCWOTY
#OxfordCWOTY
January 21, 2026 at 11:17 AM
The research, which was carried out in 2025 and surveyed opinions from almost 5,000 children across the UK aged 6–14, highlighted children’s awareness of current affairs.
#OxfordCWOTY
#OxfordCWOTY
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CONFIRMED: Oxford University Press has announced Peace as Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025, with six-seven crowned Children’s Slang Word of the Year.
35% of children chose peace, followed by a third (33%) choosing AI & 21% opting for resilience.
#OxfordCWOTY @oxfordeducation.bsky.social
35% of children chose peace, followed by a third (33%) choosing AI & 21% opting for resilience.
#OxfordCWOTY @oxfordeducation.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 11:17 AM
CONFIRMED: Oxford University Press has announced Peace as Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025, with six-seven crowned Children’s Slang Word of the Year.
35% of children chose peace, followed by a third (33%) choosing AI & 21% opting for resilience.
#OxfordCWOTY @oxfordeducation.bsky.social
35% of children chose peace, followed by a third (33%) choosing AI & 21% opting for resilience.
#OxfordCWOTY @oxfordeducation.bsky.social
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The Oxford Children’s Word of the Year for 2025 is 'peace', though it was narrowly followed by 'AI' and 'resilience.' Find out more, including how #schools can participate in the next Oxford Children’s Word of the Year survey
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January 21, 2026 at 10:47 AM
The Oxford Children’s Word of the Year for 2025 is 'peace', though it was narrowly followed by 'AI' and 'resilience.' Find out more, including how #schools can participate in the next Oxford Children’s Word of the Year survey
@oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
booksforkeeps.co.uk/peace-is-oxf...
@oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
booksforkeeps.co.uk/peace-is-oxf...
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"Peace" has been chosen as the Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025, according to research carried out by Oxford University Press. More than a third (35%) of children chose the word 👇 #BookSky
Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025 and runners-up unveiled
ebx.sh
January 21, 2026 at 10:41 AM
"Peace" has been chosen as the Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025, according to research carried out by Oxford University Press. More than a third (35%) of children chose the word 👇 #BookSky
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Mentions of “peace” in children’s stories have increased by 60% since 2015. The runner-up word was “AI”, while perhaps inevitably, the Children’s Slang Word of the Year was “six seven” which OUP generously says “fosters inclusivity and social currency”.
January 21, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Mentions of “peace” in children’s stories have increased by 60% since 2015. The runner-up word was “AI”, while perhaps inevitably, the Children’s Slang Word of the Year was “six seven” which OUP generously says “fosters inclusivity and social currency”.
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In a blow to Donald Trump, children across the UK have voted for “peace” as the Oxford University Press Children’s Word of the Year. OUP says that many of the respondents, aged 6-14, mentioned specific conflicts such as Ukraine and Gaza when choosing the word. corp.oup.com/news/peace-n...
Peace named Oxford Children's Word of the Year for 2025 - Oxford University Press
Young people from across the UK have voted for 'peace' as the Oxford Children's Word of the Year 2025, with 'six-seven' voted as their slang word of the year.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:08 AM
In a blow to Donald Trump, children across the UK have voted for “peace” as the Oxford University Press Children’s Word of the Year. OUP says that many of the respondents, aged 6-14, mentioned specific conflicts such as Ukraine and Gaza when choosing the word. corp.oup.com/news/peace-n...
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Few seem to know what it means, but the slang term “six-seven” has been voted as children’s slang word of the year.
Oxford University Press surveyed 5,000 children across the UK and some 47% picked “six-seven” as the slang word of the year.
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Oxford University Press surveyed 5,000 children across the UK and some 47% picked “six-seven” as the slang word of the year.
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‘Six-seven’ voted children's slang word of the Year
‘Peace’ took away the top prize, but ‘six-seven’ was overwhelmingly voted the slang term of the year for 2025.
jrnl.ie
January 21, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Few seem to know what it means, but the slang term “six-seven” has been voted as children’s slang word of the year.
Oxford University Press surveyed 5,000 children across the UK and some 47% picked “six-seven” as the slang word of the year.
jrnl.ie/6933348
Oxford University Press surveyed 5,000 children across the UK and some 47% picked “six-seven” as the slang word of the year.
jrnl.ie/6933348
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Oxford reveals Children’s Word of the Year for 2025: Oxford University Press has declared "peace" as the Children's Word of the Year for 2025, based on a survey of nearly 5,000 children aged six to 14. "Peace" was chosen by 35% of respondents, with 33% selecting "AI" … https://ranked.news/140445?u=b
January 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Oxford reveals Children’s Word of the Year for 2025: Oxford University Press has declared "peace" as the Children's Word of the Year for 2025, based on a survey of nearly 5,000 children aged six to 14. "Peace" was chosen by 35% of respondents, with 33% selecting "AI" … https://ranked.news/140445?u=b
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Oxford reveals Children’s Word of the Year for 2025
Almost 5,000 children aged six to 14 were surveyed by Oxford University Press
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Almost 5,000 children aged six to 14 were surveyed by Oxford University Press
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Oxford reveals Children’s Word of the Year for 2025
Almost 5,000 children aged six to 14 were surveyed by Oxford University Press
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January 21, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Oxford reveals Children’s Word of the Year for 2025
Almost 5,000 children aged six to 14 were surveyed by Oxford University Press
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Almost 5,000 children aged six to 14 were surveyed by Oxford University Press
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What’s your Word of the Year? 🧐📖
At my non-fiction Rebel Book Club we asked this question at Torva Books event.
🗓 Wed 21 Jan, the Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025 will be revealed.
🎙 I’m on BBC radio (11am–1pm) chatting about winning word and what it says about how children use language.
At my non-fiction Rebel Book Club we asked this question at Torva Books event.
🗓 Wed 21 Jan, the Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025 will be revealed.
🎙 I’m on BBC radio (11am–1pm) chatting about winning word and what it says about how children use language.
January 20, 2026 at 10:55 PM
What’s your Word of the Year? 🧐📖
At my non-fiction Rebel Book Club we asked this question at Torva Books event.
🗓 Wed 21 Jan, the Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025 will be revealed.
🎙 I’m on BBC radio (11am–1pm) chatting about winning word and what it says about how children use language.
At my non-fiction Rebel Book Club we asked this question at Torva Books event.
🗓 Wed 21 Jan, the Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025 will be revealed.
🎙 I’m on BBC radio (11am–1pm) chatting about winning word and what it says about how children use language.
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Incredible piece of Search Engine Optimisation
January 16, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Incredible piece of Search Engine Optimisation
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WOW! This late Roman blue glass cup made an epic 12,000 km journey!
Made in the eastern Mediterranean, it was excavated from the Cheonmachong Tomb, a royal tomb of the ancient Silla Kingdom in Korea! 🤯
Early AD 500s. Gyeongju National Museum, South Korea. 📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
Made in the eastern Mediterranean, it was excavated from the Cheonmachong Tomb, a royal tomb of the ancient Silla Kingdom in Korea! 🤯
Early AD 500s. Gyeongju National Museum, South Korea. 📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
January 16, 2026 at 2:22 PM
WOW! This late Roman blue glass cup made an epic 12,000 km journey!
Made in the eastern Mediterranean, it was excavated from the Cheonmachong Tomb, a royal tomb of the ancient Silla Kingdom in Korea! 🤯
Early AD 500s. Gyeongju National Museum, South Korea. 📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
Made in the eastern Mediterranean, it was excavated from the Cheonmachong Tomb, a royal tomb of the ancient Silla Kingdom in Korea! 🤯
Early AD 500s. Gyeongju National Museum, South Korea. 📷 by me
#FindsFriday
#Archaeology
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#FridayFive. Live.
1. The Man Who Sold the World. Nirvana. Unplugged in NY.
2. Tilted. Christine and the Queens. Jules Holland.
3. Nothing Else Matters. Metallica S and M.
4. Common People. Glasto 1995.
5. Under the Pressure. War on Drugs. Live Drugs Again.
1. The Man Who Sold the World. Nirvana. Unplugged in NY.
2. Tilted. Christine and the Queens. Jules Holland.
3. Nothing Else Matters. Metallica S and M.
4. Common People. Glasto 1995.
5. Under the Pressure. War on Drugs. Live Drugs Again.
January 16, 2026 at 4:14 PM
#FridayFive. Live.
1. The Man Who Sold the World. Nirvana. Unplugged in NY.
2. Tilted. Christine and the Queens. Jules Holland.
3. Nothing Else Matters. Metallica S and M.
4. Common People. Glasto 1995.
5. Under the Pressure. War on Drugs. Live Drugs Again.
1. The Man Who Sold the World. Nirvana. Unplugged in NY.
2. Tilted. Christine and the Queens. Jules Holland.
3. Nothing Else Matters. Metallica S and M.
4. Common People. Glasto 1995.
5. Under the Pressure. War on Drugs. Live Drugs Again.
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New to me: Booklings Chat, a wonderful podcast series of interviews with writers of children's & YA fiction, hosted by Lucas Maxwell, school librarian & debut author. Lots of lovely episodes to enjoy!
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Booklings Chat
Education Podcast · Updated weekly · A podcast dedicated to discussing amazing Children's & YA literature.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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If you haven't yet signed up for the launch webinar for the National Year of Reading, delivered by the wonderful @teresacremin.bsky.social, then make sure you do! It's on Thursday 15th January, starting at 4:00pm. Not to be missed.
The link is here: literacytrust.org.uk/events/launc...
The link is here: literacytrust.org.uk/events/launc...
Launch of the National Year of Reading webinar: Inspiring life-long readers | National Literacy Trust
15 January 2026. Attend our all-phase launch webinar for the National Year of Reading 2026 featuring keynote speaker Professor Teresa Cremin who will set out her vision for inspiring life-long readers...
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January 12, 2026 at 8:26 PM
If you haven't yet signed up for the launch webinar for the National Year of Reading, delivered by the wonderful @teresacremin.bsky.social, then make sure you do! It's on Thursday 15th January, starting at 4:00pm. Not to be missed.
The link is here: literacytrust.org.uk/events/launc...
The link is here: literacytrust.org.uk/events/launc...