The School Library Association
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We advocate for school libraries and promote quality reading & learning opportunities for all children in all schools. We support school librarians and all those responsible for school library provision. Become a member: https://bit.ly/3BzonAm #BookSky
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
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
Merry Christmas to all our members, supporters, partners and colleagues 🌟 We wish you a happy and peaceful festive season with a chance to reflect on the successes of 2025 and to look forward to the #NationalYearOfReading ahead! Please note that the SLA office will be closed from 22 Dec - 5 Jan.
December 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Merry Christmas to all our members, supporters, partners and colleagues 🌟 We wish you a happy and peaceful festive season with a chance to reflect on the successes of 2025 and to look forward to the #NationalYearOfReading ahead! Please note that the SLA office will be closed from 22 Dec - 5 Jan.
Immerse yourself in Christmas spirit and indulge in a festive read this weekend! Our recommended reads span heart-warming picture books, old favourites and spine-tingling winter horror: bit.ly/4oPykfK #festivebooks #christmasreads #readingrecommendations #uksla #schoollibraryassociation #bookskyuk
Festive Reading Recommendations from the SLA
Immerse yourself in Christmas spirit and indulge in a festive read - from Ho Ho Ho to horror!
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December 12, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Immerse yourself in Christmas spirit and indulge in a festive read this weekend! Our recommended reads span heart-warming picture books, old favourites and spine-tingling winter horror: bit.ly/4oPykfK #festivebooks #christmasreads #readingrecommendations #uksla #schoollibraryassociation #bookskyuk
Our generous friends at @barringtonstoke.bsky.social are giving away three sets of Tom Palmer's incredibly popular war novels to SLA members! Email [email protected] by 31st December 2025 to enter. #schoollibrarians #schoollibraries #newbooks #librarystock #bookgiveaway #SLAmembers #BookSkyUK
December 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Our generous friends at @barringtonstoke.bsky.social are giving away three sets of Tom Palmer's incredibly popular war novels to SLA members! Email [email protected] by 31st December 2025 to enter. #schoollibrarians #schoollibraries #newbooks #librarystock #bookgiveaway #SLAmembers #BookSkyUK
SLA members were treated to an inspiring conversation with award-winning author and newly announced Patron, Tom Palmer at our recent AGM. Tom spoke about his passion for making books accessible. Watch back online: bit.ly/4q8TN4p #authorevent #uksla #schoollibrary #BookSkyUK
Tom Palmer in Conversation with SLA CEO, Victoria Dilly
Award-winning children’s author Tom Palmer has joined the SLA as Patron to help champion school libraries and reading for pleasure. With nearly 20 years of experience writing children’s books and visiting schools, Tom Palmer is a passionate advocate for school libraries. One of the UK’s best-loved authors, Tom has sold over a million books, won 33 book awards, and has recently been nominated for the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Tom Palmer’s books focus on war and sport, with many of his bestselling historical novels exploring events from the First and Second World Wars from sometimes unexpected perspectives. A former reluctant reader himself, Tom's work is designed to encourage children to feel more positive about reading and many of his books are published by Barrington Stoke, specialists in super-readable, accessible and dyslexia-friendly children's books. Recent titles include Second World War adventure story, Angel of Grasmere and The Fear, the first in a new collection of sporting stories for 9+ readers. Tom recently spoke to Victoria Dilly, SLA CEO about his journey as an author and his passion for making books accessible to reluctant readers, particularly working with publisher Barrington Stoke, as well as the importance of school libraries in connecting children with stories.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
SLA members were treated to an inspiring conversation with award-winning author and newly announced Patron, Tom Palmer at our recent AGM. Tom spoke about his passion for making books accessible. Watch back online: bit.ly/4q8TN4p #authorevent #uksla #schoollibrary #BookSkyUK
Do you know a school that would benefit from the advice, training and networking opportunities offered by the SLA? As part of our #NationalYearOfReading partnership, Accessit Software is funding 12 UK schools to have SLA membership in 2026! Apply before 19th December 👉 bit.ly/44h4zgy #BookSkyUK
December 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Do you know a school that would benefit from the advice, training and networking opportunities offered by the SLA? As part of our #NationalYearOfReading partnership, Accessit Software is funding 12 UK schools to have SLA membership in 2026! Apply before 19th December 👉 bit.ly/44h4zgy #BookSkyUK
The Media and Information Literacy Alliance has released a statement co-signed by 30+ experts, including the School Library Association, warning that the new #MIL curriculum will fail without dedicated training, resources and funding. Read more: buff.ly/bnnv22c #EduSkyUK #informationliteracy
December 9, 2025 at 9:43 AM
The Media and Information Literacy Alliance has released a statement co-signed by 30+ experts, including the School Library Association, warning that the new #MIL curriculum will fail without dedicated training, resources and funding. Read more: buff.ly/bnnv22c #EduSkyUK #informationliteracy
The 2025 #InformationBookAward ceremony was a wonderful celebration of the creativity, ingenuity and imagination on display in #childrenspublishing. Read more about the ceremony and this year's winners on our website, where you can find all our recent updates! bit.ly/4oDwwq3 #bookawards #uksla
December 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The 2025 #InformationBookAward ceremony was a wonderful celebration of the creativity, ingenuity and imagination on display in #childrenspublishing. Read more about the ceremony and this year's winners on our website, where you can find all our recent updates! bit.ly/4oDwwq3 #bookawards #uksla
Recent months have seen a flurry of government attention on education, reading for pleasure and #schoollibraries. We’ve gathered everything you need to know about recent campaigns, policy changes and enquiries into one place and will update this page as things change: bit.ly/48NpgTM #EduSkyUK
School Libraries in the spotlight: A round-up of recent news
We’ve gathered everything you need to know about recent campaigns, policy changes and enquiries.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Recent months have seen a flurry of government attention on education, reading for pleasure and #schoollibraries. We’ve gathered everything you need to know about recent campaigns, policy changes and enquiries into one place and will update this page as things change: bit.ly/48NpgTM #EduSkyUK
If you're looking for a new job in the new year, take a look at this opportunity from Lawnswood School who need a #schoollibrarian with a 'can do' attitude and a creative mindset. Find out more and apply before 9am, Thursday 4th December 👉 bit.ly/3McbDEV #jobsboard #EduSkyUK #schoollibrarians
December 3, 2025 at 8:12 AM
If you're looking for a new job in the new year, take a look at this opportunity from Lawnswood School who need a #schoollibrarian with a 'can do' attitude and a creative mindset. Find out more and apply before 9am, Thursday 4th December 👉 bit.ly/3McbDEV #jobsboard #EduSkyUK #schoollibrarians
Children’s author Tom Palmer has joined the SLA as a new patron, to help champion school libraries and reading for pleasure. We are thrilled to have Tom by our side going into the #NationalYearOfReading. Find out more, including details of Tom's Live Lesson in January: bit.ly/3XfqMYq #uksla
School Library Association welcomes Tom Palmer as Patron
Award-winning children’s author Tom Palmer has joined the SLA to help champion school libraries and reading for pleasure.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Children’s author Tom Palmer has joined the SLA as a new patron, to help champion school libraries and reading for pleasure. We are thrilled to have Tom by our side going into the #NationalYearOfReading. Find out more, including details of Tom's Live Lesson in January: bit.ly/3XfqMYq #uksla
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Such an interesting discussion around children’s nonfiction/information books.
Read more about the @theclpe.bsky.social #ReflectingRealities report and watch our conversation with authors Kim Kinloch & @rashmiwriting.bsky.social, touching on the importance of representation in information books, including the significance of accurate & thoughtful illustration: bit.ly/4nTvKVu 📚
Reflecting Realities: Survey of Ethnic Representation within UK Children’s Literature
Released this morning, the 8th annual CLPE Reflecting Realities survey shows a modest increase in minoritised characters in books published for children in the UK.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Such an interesting discussion around children’s nonfiction/information books.
The ability to interpret information across different media is an essential life skill for young people. Find out what Chris Haughton and Loonie Park, creators of the #InformationBookAward shortlisted #TheHistoryOfInformation have to say about 'source sense' 👉 bit.ly/48igxYu #uksla #EduSkyUK
Information Book Award: The History of Information Q and A
Read more from Chris Haughton and Loonie Park, creators of The History of Information
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November 21, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The ability to interpret information across different media is an essential life skill for young people. Find out what Chris Haughton and Loonie Park, creators of the #InformationBookAward shortlisted #TheHistoryOfInformation have to say about 'source sense' 👉 bit.ly/48igxYu #uksla #EduSkyUK
Don't forget to nominate your pupil library assistants in the #PLAA2026! Voting closes on Monday 17th November. We want to hear about the pupils who make a difference to your whole school reading culture: buff.ly/X6fYB0c #awards #uksla #pupillibrarians #libraryassistants
November 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Don't forget to nominate your pupil library assistants in the #PLAA2026! Voting closes on Monday 17th November. We want to hear about the pupils who make a difference to your whole school reading culture: buff.ly/X6fYB0c #awards #uksla #pupillibrarians #libraryassistants
Read more about the @theclpe.bsky.social #ReflectingRealities report and watch our conversation with authors Kim Kinloch & @rashmiwriting.bsky.social, touching on the importance of representation in information books, including the significance of accurate & thoughtful illustration: bit.ly/4nTvKVu 📚
Reflecting Realities: Survey of Ethnic Representation within UK Children’s Literature
Released this morning, the 8th annual CLPE Reflecting Realities survey shows a modest increase in minoritised characters in books published for children in the UK.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Read more about the @theclpe.bsky.social #ReflectingRealities report and watch our conversation with authors Kim Kinloch & @rashmiwriting.bsky.social, touching on the importance of representation in information books, including the significance of accurate & thoughtful illustration: bit.ly/4nTvKVu 📚
🙌 Find out more about the extraordinary librarians, library teams and community projects that were recognised in the 2025 SLA Awards last night: buff.ly/TXJi0E3 #schoollibraries #schoollibrarians #EduSkyUk #BookSky
Announcing the 2025 Secondary School Librarian of the Year
Meet this year's School Library Association Award Winners
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November 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🙌 Find out more about the extraordinary librarians, library teams and community projects that were recognised in the 2025 SLA Awards last night: buff.ly/TXJi0E3 #schoollibraries #schoollibrarians #EduSkyUk #BookSky
It is our pleasure to introduce the 2025 SLA Award winners, after an inspiring award ceremony this evening 🥰 We will be sharing lots more content soon but for now: CONGRATULATIONS to the brilliant Julie Broadbent, Mangotsfield C of E Primary School, and Thomas A'Becket Infant School. #uksla #EduSKy
November 7, 2025 at 12:42 AM
We are proud to release a special digital edition of #TSL, exploring Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in #schoollibraries & children's books. Sponsored by @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social, the release coincides with the 2025 #LitInColour (Incomplete) Book Lists 👉 bit.ly/47gFILA 📚 #kidlituk #uksla
TSL EDI Special Edition
Explore equality, diversity and inclusivity in the children's publishing landscape with this special edition of The School Librarian, journal of the School Library Association.
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October 31, 2025 at 12:31 PM
We are proud to release a special digital edition of #TSL, exploring Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in #schoollibraries & children's books. Sponsored by @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social, the release coincides with the 2025 #LitInColour (Incomplete) Book Lists 👉 bit.ly/47gFILA 📚 #kidlituk #uksla
Our Publisher Roadshow events showcase upcoming books from some of the very best #childrenspublishers. From picture books that will help build empathy to gripping YA thrillers, perfect for curling up with this #Halloween - find some reading inspiration: bit.ly/47toedD 📚 #BookSky #KidLitUK #uksla
Top Picks from the Autumn Term Publisher Roadshows
Read our pick of the brilliant titles presented at the SLA Autumn Term Publisher Roadshows
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October 29, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Our Publisher Roadshow events showcase upcoming books from some of the very best #childrenspublishers. From picture books that will help build empathy to gripping YA thrillers, perfect for curling up with this #Halloween - find some reading inspiration: bit.ly/47toedD 📚 #BookSky #KidLitUK #uksla
We are looking forward to hearing more about the new Children's Prize from @thebookerprizes.com. Chair of judges & SLA Patron @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social writes movingly in @theguardian.com about what the prize will signal to young readers 📚 #KidLitUK www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...
The Children’s Booker prize will tell kids that they matter
As the number of children reading for pleasure hits a record low, the new award highlights its importance for wellbeing, and will give away thousands of books
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October 25, 2025 at 9:57 AM
We are looking forward to hearing more about the new Children's Prize from @thebookerprizes.com. Chair of judges & SLA Patron @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social writes movingly in @theguardian.com about what the prize will signal to young readers 📚 #KidLitUK www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...
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Book clubs are brilliant at reaching disengaged readers📖
We're delighted @sla.org.uk, @harpercollins.bsky.social,
@farshorebooks.bsky.social & @thetimes.com are championing book clubs.
For 10 years, we've helped schools run book clubs and create a #ReadingForPleasure culture.
#EduSkyUK #RFR
We're delighted @sla.org.uk, @harpercollins.bsky.social,
@farshorebooks.bsky.social & @thetimes.com are championing book clubs.
For 10 years, we've helped schools run book clubs and create a #ReadingForPleasure culture.
#EduSkyUK #RFR
Did you see our Social Reading Spaces project in @thetimes.com yesterday? Conducted with @harpercollins.bsky.social and @farshorebooks.bsky.social the study evidences the value of social book clubs in reaching disengaged readers. Find out more: sla.org.uk/social-readi... #BookSky #EduSkyUK #RFP
October 22, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Book clubs are brilliant at reaching disengaged readers📖
We're delighted @sla.org.uk, @harpercollins.bsky.social,
@farshorebooks.bsky.social & @thetimes.com are championing book clubs.
For 10 years, we've helped schools run book clubs and create a #ReadingForPleasure culture.
#EduSkyUK #RFR
We're delighted @sla.org.uk, @harpercollins.bsky.social,
@farshorebooks.bsky.social & @thetimes.com are championing book clubs.
For 10 years, we've helped schools run book clubs and create a #ReadingForPleasure culture.
#EduSkyUK #RFR
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How to do a school library audit | via Hazel Murrell @sla.org.uk
School library – Why they're vital and how to improve yours
Join us as explore the importance of school libraries and share actionable ways you can improve and revitalise yours...
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October 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
How to do a school library audit | via Hazel Murrell @sla.org.uk
We are thrilled to announce that legendary children's author Dame Jacqueline Wilson will be delivering the closing keynote at the 2026 #SLAConference! Find out more and book your place - some early bird tickets are still available bit.ly/3J8VjDL 📚 #BookSky #KidLitUK @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
Jacqueline Wilson Confirmed as SLA Conference Keynote Speaker
Legendary children's author Dame Jacqueline Wilson will be at the 2026 SLA conference!
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October 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
We are thrilled to announce that legendary children's author Dame Jacqueline Wilson will be delivering the closing keynote at the 2026 #SLAConference! Find out more and book your place - some early bird tickets are still available bit.ly/3J8VjDL 📚 #BookSky #KidLitUK @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social
Did you see our Social Reading Spaces project in @thetimes.com yesterday? Conducted with @harpercollins.bsky.social and @farshorebooks.bsky.social the study evidences the value of social book clubs in reaching disengaged readers. Find out more: sla.org.uk/social-readi... #BookSky #EduSkyUK #RFP
October 20, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Did you see our Social Reading Spaces project in @thetimes.com yesterday? Conducted with @harpercollins.bsky.social and @farshorebooks.bsky.social the study evidences the value of social book clubs in reaching disengaged readers. Find out more: sla.org.uk/social-readi... #BookSky #EduSkyUK #RFP
Last week we hosted a webinar celebrating 20 years of the School Librarian of the Year Award, bringing together past winners, current nominees and industry experts to reflect on the evolution of #schoollibraries and share best practice. Watch back on our website: bit.ly/477TJKa #uksla #cpd #booksky
Celebrating 20 Years of School Library Excellence
Catch up with our fantastic free webinar celebrating 20 years of the School Librarian of the Year Award
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October 14, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Last week we hosted a webinar celebrating 20 years of the School Librarian of the Year Award, bringing together past winners, current nominees and industry experts to reflect on the evolution of #schoollibraries and share best practice. Watch back on our website: bit.ly/477TJKa #uksla #cpd #booksky