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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 23h

Celebrate Black History Month with these great new books! @blackhistorymonth.org.uk

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Black History Month UK

October is Black History Month in the UK, this year the theme is Standing Firm in Power and Pride and there are some brilliant resources and articles on the official website. I used to do a thread …

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 4d

It's the start of #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek in England and Wales! Did you know that the tinted paper in Barrington Stoke books helps to reduce visual stress and glare for many dyslexic readers? Find out more at: bit.ly/dyslexia-sup...

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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 7d

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JanPam @janpam65.bsky.social · 7d

The Silver Shadow by Mariesa Dulak and Alea Marley

The sensual but playful text perfectly complements the gorgeous illustrations in dreamy green, blues and purples. A beautiful story that immerses the reader in a warm and reassuring world of the sea.

Perfect for @blackhistorymonth.org.uk

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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 7d

Thanks for the heads-up @cazapr1.bsky.social Looks like a great event.

ed public relations @edpr.bsky.social · 9d

November is Empathy Action Month and what better way to celebrate in school than by joining @amdassu.bsky.social for a FREE virtual event on Thurs 6th Nov who will whisk you on a mesmerising journey across the world with her new book, #WildJourney

Register here sevenstories.org.uk/event/author...

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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 7d

An old ( but golden) post for #BlackHistoryMonthUK from @cazapr1.bsky.social :
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from 2023. She missed a year in 2024 haven given up on social media but there will be one out for this year, later in the month.

Promise!

Black History Month UK 2023

I said on twitter (‘X’) that I wasn’t going to do a thread of favourite books for Black History Month this year because I’m trying to wean myself off it (but also it may wel…

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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 10d

The History of We is a stunning celebration of our shared ancestry and creative heritage and perfect to explore during Black History Month.
Download the KS2 Resource at rocktheboatbooks.com/wp-content/u...
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The History of We | Rock The Boat

"A rich and beautifully told history of humanity…Sublime." Joseph Coelho What did “the beginning” look like? Let us travel back to the start, so far back that all of our roots begin to tell the same...

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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 11d

Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England

Exclusive: Chancellor also set to unveil plans to get young people back into work in party conference speech

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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 21d

Nominate the 2026 Carnegie Award for Writing at fs3.formsite.com/cilip/Carneg...

Nominate the 2026 Carnegie Award for Illustration at
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PLEASE NOTE: Nominations will close at 11:59PM GMT on 26th September 2025

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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 21d

Nominate the 2026 Carnegie Award for Writing at fs3.formsite.com/cilip/Carneg...

Nominate the 2026 Carnegie Award for Illustration at
fs3.formsite.com/cilip/Carneg...

PLEASE NOTE: Nominations will close at 11:59PM GMT on 26th September 2025

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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 21d

Please find booking details and the full program for SAIL Fest 2025 at : www.sailfest.org.uk/sailfest2025

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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 21d

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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 28d

Be Part of History and Join the Carnegie Awards Judge Panel

It's the UK’s oldest and best loved children's book awards!

Apply to be a Carnegie Awards Judge at
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To apply for the Chair of Judges for the Carnegie Awards 2028 email [email protected]

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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 28d

Booktrust are celebrating 85 years of Puffin Books by giving you the chance to a beautiful clothbound collection.
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@booktrust.org.uk
Enter the competition at www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/new...
The competition closes on Friday 19th September 2025.

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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 28d

The Black Curriculum excited to announce their first-ever national conference dedicated to promoting and advancing truthful, inclusive, and anti-racist education in the UK.

Book a place at www.eventbrite.com/e/anti-racis...

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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 28d

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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 28d

Tickets for Chiswick’s Children’s Book Festival are on sale NOW!

Dates: 13th - 14th September 2025

Ages: 3-11+

Tickets: £5 - £15

See the full programme: www.chiswickbookfestival.net/childrens-fe...

Tickets on sale: www.chiswickbookfestival.net/tickets/

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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · Sep 5

Chiswick Children's Book Festival
12th - 14th September 2025
Various venues in Chiswick, London W4
@chiswickbookfest.bsky.social

Please download the full program and find booking details at www.chiswickbookfestival.net/wp-content/u...

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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · Sep 5

Chiswick Children's Book Festival
12th - 14th September 2025
Various venues in Chiswick, London W4
@chiswickbookfest.bsky.social

Please download the full program and find booking details at www.chiswickbookfestival.net/wp-content/u...

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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · Aug 29

Getting ready to start school! @booktrust.org.uk
www.booktrust.org.uk/how-we-help/...

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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · Aug 29

Helen Oxenbury: Illustrating the Land of Childhood

Until 14th December 2025

Marie-Louise von Motesiczky Gallery

BURGH HOUSE
NEW END SQUARE
LONDON
NW3 1LT
020 7431 0144

Open Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun 10am - 4pm

FREE ENTRY!

www.burghhouse.org.uk/whats-on/wha...

ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · Aug 28

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The Radical Act behind your local library: Celebrating 175 years of public libraries

This post was written by Jenny Pearce, Senior Marketing Manager for LibraryOn at the British Library. 2025 sees the 175th anniversary of the Public Library Act 1850. The Act was an initial step in pro...

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