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CLPE @theclpe.bsky.social · 1d

Our building offers an ideal space for orgs in the education sector.

Office & classroom spaces are now available to let, surrounding our renowned Literacy Library - home to 23,000 children’s books & a hub for literacy training and events.

Contact: [email protected] for info.

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CLPE @theclpe.bsky.social · Mar 18

Book your place! clpe.org.uk/training/cou...

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · Mar 11

Special thanks to our partners for all of your support for the #Carnegies2025: @firstnews.bsky.social @theclpe.bsky.social @engmediacentre.bsky.social @rnib.bsky.social @calibreaudio.bsky.social
Matilda the Musical, and Pen&Inc!

Graphic with the logos of the Carnegies 2025 partners

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Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · Dec 10

Free zoom advice for UK creators of colour from someone pretty-very fantastic.

- and in response to the @theclpe.bsky.social #ReflectingRealities Report.

Rashmi Sirdeshpande @rashmiwriting.bsky.social · Dec 9

In light of the findings in the CLPE Reflecting Realities report, in 2025 I’m going to be starting regular free Ask Me Anything Zoom sessions for UK children’s writers of colour and BookTrust will host the first in March to help reach more writers! 📚

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CLPE @theclpe.bsky.social · Dec 10

We're hiring!
We are looking for a new part-time Finance Manager to work as part of the CLPE team. This role will ensure all financial aspects of the charity run smoothly and efficiently. Find out more:
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SF Said @whatsfsaid.bsky.social · Dec 5

If, like me, you were dismayed by the new Reflecting Realities report, and want to see more representative children's books - look at this brilliant book pack from @theclpe.bsky.social & @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social! I'm beyond honoured to see Tyger there:
www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page...

Reflecting Realities KS1/2 Book Pack from CLPE and Letterbox Library, showing covers of 4 books: Storm Dragon, Nikhil & Jay Save The Day, We're Going to FInd the Monster, and Tyger.

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What on Earth! @whatonearth.bsky.social · Dec 2

🚨 Calling all UK #Schools 🚨

You can already sign up to be part of the What on Earth! Schools Quiz Challenge 2025 👇

www.whatonearth.co.uk/quiz

What on Earth! @whatonearth.bsky.social · Nov 29

Eight schools went head-to-head in the thrilling live final of the What on Earth! Schools Quiz Challenge 2024 at Stationers’ Hall. BUT only one team could be crowned national champions…

Massive congratulations to Ryde School with Upper Chine from the Isle of Wight for taking first place 🥇🏆

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CLPE @theclpe.bsky.social · Dec 3

After the launch of last week's #ReflectingRealities research, we will be delivering our ‘Reflecting Realities in your Classroom’ webinar for teachers in the new year.  Book your place! clpe.org.uk/training/web...

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CLPE @theclpe.bsky.social · Dec 2

🎄 Our advent giveaway is back! 🎄

We're starting with an exciting opportunity to win a copy of 'Oh No, George!' by @chrishaughton.bsky.social☃️

To enter visit us:
On X/ Twitter: clpe1
Facebook: CentreforLiteracyinPrimaryEducation
Instagram: clpe.org.uk

T&C's on our website.

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English and Media Centre @engmediacentre.bsky.social · Nov 29

The most important annual report about children's publishing. A must-read for all English teachers #ReflectingRealities

CLPE @theclpe.bsky.social · Nov 29

🔊 Our 7th annual #ReflectingRealities report is out now! This year’s report shows a significant drop in the presence of racially minoritised characters in books published for children in 2023 in the UK.

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Kate Morrison @katecmorrison.bsky.social · Nov 29

Important read: this year's #ReflectingRealities report shows a BIG drop in the number of racially minoritised characters in UK children's books published in 2023:

CLPE @theclpe.bsky.social · Nov 29

🔊 Our 7th annual #ReflectingRealities report is out now! This year’s report shows a significant drop in the presence of racially minoritised characters in books published for children in 2023 in the UK.

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Darren Chetty @darrenchetty.bsky.social · Nov 29

New piece by @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social & I for @the-bookseller.bsky.social on today's #ReflectingRealities report by @theclpe.bsky.social

Darren Chetty @darrenchetty.bsky.social · Nov 29

'So yes, it is easier to sell them another book by one of those celebrities who Blacked-up on television, rather than by an unknown author who is consciously trying to avoid telling the kind of story they grew up reading.'

www.thebookseller.com/comment/clpe...

How change happens

Despite some progress, publishers are yet to show consistent support for children’s books featuring minoritised characters, or for their creators

www.thebookseller.com

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CLPE @theclpe.bsky.social · Nov 29

And thank you to Habiba Nabisubi for allowing us to reproduce her brilliant illustrations in this year’s report.

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CLPE @theclpe.bsky.social · Nov 29

Thank you to ACE for their continued support in funding this research & to our wonderful steering group Darren Chetty, @drmrb.bsky.social, Karen Sands-O'Connor,Dr Zaahida Nabagereka, Prof.Vini Lander, Letterbox Library, Nicky Parker & Louise Johns Shepherd for their invaluable support of this work.

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CLPE @theclpe.bsky.social · Nov 29

This year’s report calls for renewed commitment from the publishing industry in improving the volume and quality of inclusive output, alongside a review of practices and investment.

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CLPE @theclpe.bsky.social · Nov 29

Picturebooks continue to have the highest proportion of presence across the three text types. This cycle has seen a slight increase with 55% of picturebook titles published in 2023 featuring characters from racially minoritised backgrounds within their casts (52% in 2022).

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CLPE @theclpe.bsky.social · Nov 29

This is echoed in the presence reported in non-fiction - down from 30% in 2022 to 22% in 2023. This marks the second drop in a row after a sustained increase in the first five reports.

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CLPE @theclpe.bsky.social · Nov 29

Minoritised presence in fiction is down year on year - from 24% in 2022 to 11% in 2023. Fiction is the text type which has seen much slower growth than non-fiction and picturebooks and these figures represent a significant widening of the gap.

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CLPE @theclpe.bsky.social · Nov 29

The report shows the number of racially minoritised main characters has dropped by half to 7% in 2023, compared to 14% in 2022.

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CLPE @theclpe.bsky.social · Nov 29

For the first time in its history, the annual CLPE #ReflectingRealities survey, funded by Arts Council England, reports an overall drop in the percentage of racially minoritised characters featured in published children’s books reviewed – from 30% in 2022 to 17% in 2023

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CLPE @theclpe.bsky.social · Nov 29

🔊 Our 7th annual #ReflectingRealities report is out now! This year’s report shows a significant drop in the presence of racially minoritised characters in books published for children in 2023 in the UK.

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CLPE @theclpe.bsky.social · Nov 26

🌟New blog post 🌟
Read this 'Non-fiction in the Classroom' blog by CLPE Lead Advisory Teacher, Anjali Patel, and find out how non-fiction texts play an integral role in shaping a truly diverse and inclusive curriculum. clpe.org.uk/blog/non-fic...
#NonFictionNovember

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Letterbox Library @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social · Nov 26

The @theclpe.bsky.social also recently published a handbook for teachers which “teaches us and highlights how engagement with inclusive literature positively impacts school reading cultures and wider teaching and learning”. Deets here: clpe.org.uk/research/rep...

Representation in Children's Literature: Reflecting Realities in the Classroom | Centre for Literacy in Primary Education

Representation in Children's Literature: Reflecting Realities in the Classroom is authored by our Research and Development Director, Farrah Serroukh, and is a p...

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CLPE @theclpe.bsky.social · Nov 25

Our CLPE School Membership just got even better 😍

Find out how you can support all teachers in your school to engage children in fantastic books, and improve their reading and writing with our lesson plans, curriculum maps, online CPD and more!

👉 clpe.org.uk/membership

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CLPE @theclpe.bsky.social · Nov 21

✨ New blog post ✨

In today's blog, Rashmi Sirdeshpande shares how 'Amazing Asia', illust. by Jason Lyon & published by Quarto Kids is the book she wishes she had as a child - a celebration of Asia and Asian culture and a journey through incredible landscapes.

Read more: clpe.org.uk/blog/amazing...

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