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Very worrying! www.thebookseller.com/news/this-sh...
‘This should be a wake-up call’: trade responds to inclusive organisations closing
Trade figures have called on the publishing industry to ‘safeguard the future of inclusive storytelling’ following the recent closure of several organisations championing representation in children’s ...
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November 14, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Very worrying! www.thebookseller.com/news/this-sh...
OUT TODAY! CLPE Reflecting Realities Report
As CLPE approach a decade’s worth of data, the latest report calls on the publishing industry to remain steadfast in its commitment to producing high quality inclusive and representative literature.
Read the full report at clpe.org.uk/system/files...
As CLPE approach a decade’s worth of data, the latest report calls on the publishing industry to remain steadfast in its commitment to producing high quality inclusive and representative literature.
Read the full report at clpe.org.uk/system/files...
November 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
OUT TODAY! CLPE Reflecting Realities Report
As CLPE approach a decade’s worth of data, the latest report calls on the publishing industry to remain steadfast in its commitment to producing high quality inclusive and representative literature.
Read the full report at clpe.org.uk/system/files...
As CLPE approach a decade’s worth of data, the latest report calls on the publishing industry to remain steadfast in its commitment to producing high quality inclusive and representative literature.
Read the full report at clpe.org.uk/system/files...
Are you tired of London…?
The Elemental Detectives, the fabulous fantasy series by Patrice Lawrence, is set in an 18th century London that is full of colour, jeopardy, difficult history and magic.
The action is non-stop, the magic immersive and the characters are bursting with life.
The Elemental Detectives, the fabulous fantasy series by Patrice Lawrence, is set in an 18th century London that is full of colour, jeopardy, difficult history and magic.
The action is non-stop, the magic immersive and the characters are bursting with life.
November 14, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Are you tired of London…?
The Elemental Detectives, the fabulous fantasy series by Patrice Lawrence, is set in an 18th century London that is full of colour, jeopardy, difficult history and magic.
The action is non-stop, the magic immersive and the characters are bursting with life.
The Elemental Detectives, the fabulous fantasy series by Patrice Lawrence, is set in an 18th century London that is full of colour, jeopardy, difficult history and magic.
The action is non-stop, the magic immersive and the characters are bursting with life.
FREE EUROLIS SEMINAR
Open Libraries: Equity Across and Beyond the Shelves
21st November 2025, 10.00 - 4.30
London, SW1P 3EU
This seminar will explore how libraries continue to serve as open gateways to equity and inclusion, across and beyond the shelves.
Full details at eurolis.wordpress.com
Open Libraries: Equity Across and Beyond the Shelves
21st November 2025, 10.00 - 4.30
London, SW1P 3EU
This seminar will explore how libraries continue to serve as open gateways to equity and inclusion, across and beyond the shelves.
Full details at eurolis.wordpress.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:49 AM
FREE EUROLIS SEMINAR
Open Libraries: Equity Across and Beyond the Shelves
21st November 2025, 10.00 - 4.30
London, SW1P 3EU
This seminar will explore how libraries continue to serve as open gateways to equity and inclusion, across and beyond the shelves.
Full details at eurolis.wordpress.com
Open Libraries: Equity Across and Beyond the Shelves
21st November 2025, 10.00 - 4.30
London, SW1P 3EU
This seminar will explore how libraries continue to serve as open gateways to equity and inclusion, across and beyond the shelves.
Full details at eurolis.wordpress.com
Register at www.surveyhero.com/c/zawpb7dg
November 8, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Register at www.surveyhero.com/c/zawpb7dg
November 7, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Nominations are now out for the CILIP 2026 Carnegies, the UK’s oldest and best-loved children’s book awards!
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social
View the Writing Nominations at carnegies.co.uk/writing-nomi...
View the Illustration Nominations at carnegies.co.uk/illustration...
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social
View the Writing Nominations at carnegies.co.uk/writing-nomi...
View the Illustration Nominations at carnegies.co.uk/illustration...
November 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Nominations are now out for the CILIP 2026 Carnegies, the UK’s oldest and best-loved children’s book awards!
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social
View the Writing Nominations at carnegies.co.uk/writing-nomi...
View the Illustration Nominations at carnegies.co.uk/illustration...
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social
View the Writing Nominations at carnegies.co.uk/writing-nomi...
View the Illustration Nominations at carnegies.co.uk/illustration...
More bad news for inclusive children's books publishing!
First Tiny Owl closes , then the disheartening stats are announced in IBC 2025 Excluded Voices report @ibc-reads.bsky.social ,now Knights Of are also closing down @knightsofbooks.bsky.social...
www.thebookseller.com/news/indepen...
First Tiny Owl closes , then the disheartening stats are announced in IBC 2025 Excluded Voices report @ibc-reads.bsky.social ,now Knights Of are also closing down @knightsofbooks.bsky.social...
www.thebookseller.com/news/indepen...
Independent children's publisher Knights Of set to close
Award-winning inclusive children’s publisher Knights Of is set to close, The Bookseller understands, with accountancy firm Hart Shaw instructed to place the company in liquidation, pending a vote of t...
www.thebookseller.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:31 PM
More bad news for inclusive children's books publishing!
First Tiny Owl closes , then the disheartening stats are announced in IBC 2025 Excluded Voices report @ibc-reads.bsky.social ,now Knights Of are also closing down @knightsofbooks.bsky.social...
www.thebookseller.com/news/indepen...
First Tiny Owl closes , then the disheartening stats are announced in IBC 2025 Excluded Voices report @ibc-reads.bsky.social ,now Knights Of are also closing down @knightsofbooks.bsky.social...
www.thebookseller.com/news/indepen...
The 2025 IBC Excluded Voices @ibc-reads.bsky.social report reveals that EDI gains have fallen away and diverse representation in young children’s books remains low and stagnant for several marginalised groups.
Very worrying!
The report is available at manage.kmail-lists.com/subscription...
Very worrying!
The report is available at manage.kmail-lists.com/subscription...
October 31, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The 2025 IBC Excluded Voices @ibc-reads.bsky.social report reveals that EDI gains have fallen away and diverse representation in young children’s books remains low and stagnant for several marginalised groups.
Very worrying!
The report is available at manage.kmail-lists.com/subscription...
Very worrying!
The report is available at manage.kmail-lists.com/subscription...
A. M. Dassu @amdassu.bsky.social is conducting a FREE virtual school event with Seven Stories, to talk about her new Wild Journey about enchanting stories of nature and migrations across the world, on Thursday 6th November at 11am.
Register at: sevenstories.org.uk/event/author...
Register at: sevenstories.org.uk/event/author...
October 31, 2025 at 11:57 AM
A. M. Dassu @amdassu.bsky.social is conducting a FREE virtual school event with Seven Stories, to talk about her new Wild Journey about enchanting stories of nature and migrations across the world, on Thursday 6th November at 11am.
Register at: sevenstories.org.uk/event/author...
Register at: sevenstories.org.uk/event/author...
IBBY UK Conference 2025 @ibbyuk.bsky.social
WHOSE HISTORY?
The conference will explore what stories do we tell children about the past and whose lives are considered to be important?
8 Nov 2025 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Open Ealing Arts Centre, W5 2TD
Book tickets at www.tickettailor.com/events/ibbyu...
WHOSE HISTORY?
The conference will explore what stories do we tell children about the past and whose lives are considered to be important?
8 Nov 2025 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Open Ealing Arts Centre, W5 2TD
Book tickets at www.tickettailor.com/events/ibbyu...
October 31, 2025 at 11:41 AM
IBBY UK Conference 2025 @ibbyuk.bsky.social
WHOSE HISTORY?
The conference will explore what stories do we tell children about the past and whose lives are considered to be important?
8 Nov 2025 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Open Ealing Arts Centre, W5 2TD
Book tickets at www.tickettailor.com/events/ibbyu...
WHOSE HISTORY?
The conference will explore what stories do we tell children about the past and whose lives are considered to be important?
8 Nov 2025 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Open Ealing Arts Centre, W5 2TD
Book tickets at www.tickettailor.com/events/ibbyu...
Happy Halloween!
Please find Foyles's 2025 list of spooky books for 5 - 16 year olds at www.foyles.co.uk/further-read...
Can't believe Foyles did not include Mallory Vayle and the Curse of Maggoty Skull by Martin Howard.
Fantastically creepy and funny - and my FAVOURITE book of the year!
Please find Foyles's 2025 list of spooky books for 5 - 16 year olds at www.foyles.co.uk/further-read...
Can't believe Foyles did not include Mallory Vayle and the Curse of Maggoty Skull by Martin Howard.
Fantastically creepy and funny - and my FAVOURITE book of the year!
October 31, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Happy Halloween!
Please find Foyles's 2025 list of spooky books for 5 - 16 year olds at www.foyles.co.uk/further-read...
Can't believe Foyles did not include Mallory Vayle and the Curse of Maggoty Skull by Martin Howard.
Fantastically creepy and funny - and my FAVOURITE book of the year!
Please find Foyles's 2025 list of spooky books for 5 - 16 year olds at www.foyles.co.uk/further-read...
Can't believe Foyles did not include Mallory Vayle and the Curse of Maggoty Skull by Martin Howard.
Fantastically creepy and funny - and my FAVOURITE book of the year!
Celebrate Black History Month with these great new books! @blackhistorymonth.org.uk
teenlibrarian.co.uk/2025/10/09/b...
teenlibrarian.co.uk/2025/10/09/b...
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 …
teenlibrarian.co.uk
October 10, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Celebrate Black History Month with these great new books! @blackhistorymonth.org.uk
teenlibrarian.co.uk/2025/10/09/b...
teenlibrarian.co.uk/2025/10/09/b...
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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...
October 6, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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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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
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
October 3, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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
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
Thanks for the heads-up @cazapr1.bsky.social Looks like a great event.
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...
Register here sevenstories.org.uk/event/author...
October 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Thanks for the heads-up @cazapr1.bsky.social Looks like a great event.
An old ( but golden) post for #BlackHistoryMonthUK from @cazapr1.bsky.social :
teenlibrarian.co.uk/2023/10/03/b...
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!
teenlibrarian.co.uk/2023/10/03/b...
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…
teenlibrarian.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 9:35 AM
An old ( but golden) post for #BlackHistoryMonthUK from @cazapr1.bsky.social :
teenlibrarian.co.uk/2023/10/03/b...
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!
teenlibrarian.co.uk/2023/10/03/b...
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!
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...
@rocktheboatnews.bsky.social @blackhistorymonth.org.uk @blackhistoryfacts.bsky.social
Download the KS2 Resource at rocktheboatbooks.com/wp-content/u...
@rocktheboatnews.bsky.social @blackhistorymonth.org.uk @blackhistoryfacts.bsky.social
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...
rocktheboatbooks.com
September 30, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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...
@rocktheboatnews.bsky.social @blackhistorymonth.org.uk @blackhistoryfacts.bsky.social
Download the KS2 Resource at rocktheboatbooks.com/wp-content/u...
@rocktheboatnews.bsky.social @blackhistorymonth.org.uk @blackhistoryfacts.bsky.social
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
www.theguardian.com
September 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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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
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
September 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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
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
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
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
September 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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
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