@anakievermore.bsky.social
Children's Librarian, former Kate Greenaway Carnegie Judge, current CILIP Youth Libraries Group member, professional reader, Ravenclaw. Still European 🇪🇺
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🎉📚 The #IBCawards2026 shortlist is here!
We’re so excited to celebrate some truly brilliant, inclusive children’s books published in 2025.
Huge congratulations to all the shortlisted authors, illustrators and publishers — what a lineup! 🏆✨
See the full shortlist below 👇
We’re so excited to celebrate some truly brilliant, inclusive children’s books published in 2025.
Huge congratulations to all the shortlisted authors, illustrators and publishers — what a lineup! 🏆✨
See the full shortlist below 👇
January 12, 2026 at 9:30 AM
🎉📚 The #IBCawards2026 shortlist is here!
We’re so excited to celebrate some truly brilliant, inclusive children’s books published in 2025.
Huge congratulations to all the shortlisted authors, illustrators and publishers — what a lineup! 🏆✨
See the full shortlist below 👇
We’re so excited to celebrate some truly brilliant, inclusive children’s books published in 2025.
Huge congratulations to all the shortlisted authors, illustrators and publishers — what a lineup! 🏆✨
See the full shortlist below 👇
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ANNOUNCEMENT: 2026 is the National Year of Reading and that’s why I’m introducing my ONE MINUTE INTERVIEW series.
I thought about how I might encourage reading and engage readers and how to make the process more fun. More below: 1/
I thought about how I might encourage reading and engage readers and how to make the process more fun. More below: 1/
January 9, 2026 at 11:32 AM
ANNOUNCEMENT: 2026 is the National Year of Reading and that’s why I’m introducing my ONE MINUTE INTERVIEW series.
I thought about how I might encourage reading and engage readers and how to make the process more fun. More below: 1/
I thought about how I might encourage reading and engage readers and how to make the process more fun. More below: 1/
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We know that reading can change lives, so we have an ambitious plan to make sure no child misses out.
But we can't do it alone.
Find out more about our plans for the next five years - and how you can help - in our strategy: https://bit.ly/49iPSuP
But we can't do it alone.
Find out more about our plans for the next five years - and how you can help - in our strategy: https://bit.ly/49iPSuP
January 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
We know that reading can change lives, so we have an ambitious plan to make sure no child misses out.
But we can't do it alone.
Find out more about our plans for the next five years - and how you can help - in our strategy: https://bit.ly/49iPSuP
But we can't do it alone.
Find out more about our plans for the next five years - and how you can help - in our strategy: https://bit.ly/49iPSuP
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A bookseller getting close to £1200 on her London Marathon fundraising. Can I get there by midnight?
I'm running for @booktrust.org.uk and it would be a great way to kick off the Year of Reading!
#kidlituk
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...
I'm running for @booktrust.org.uk and it would be a great way to kick off the Year of Reading!
#kidlituk
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...
Helen in Wonderland's London Marathon for BookTrust
Help Helen Tamblyn-Saville raise money to support BookTrust
www.justgiving.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:42 PM
A bookseller getting close to £1200 on her London Marathon fundraising. Can I get there by midnight?
I'm running for @booktrust.org.uk and it would be a great way to kick off the Year of Reading!
#kidlituk
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...
I'm running for @booktrust.org.uk and it would be a great way to kick off the Year of Reading!
#kidlituk
www.justgiving.com/page/helen-t...
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In June, we heard that authors were reportedly being hit by negative reviews on the book review site Goodreads before proof copies were even circulated 👇
#TheBooksellerMostRead
#TheBooksellerMostRead
Authors hit by bad reviews on Goodreads before review copies are even circulated
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January 1, 2026 at 9:31 AM
In June, we heard that authors were reportedly being hit by negative reviews on the book review site Goodreads before proof copies were even circulated 👇
#TheBooksellerMostRead
#TheBooksellerMostRead
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Wishing everyone a very happy new year! I’ve updated my website, where you’ll find lots of FREE poems and resources www.joshuaseigal.co.uk sending big love to everyone #BookSky #EduSky #KidLitUK #poetrycommunity
Joshua Seigal | Official Website
Website of award-winning poet, author, performer and educator Joshua Seigal. Contains free poetry, and lots of information.
www.joshuaseigal.co.uk
January 1, 2026 at 9:07 AM
Wishing everyone a very happy new year! I’ve updated my website, where you’ll find lots of FREE poems and resources www.joshuaseigal.co.uk sending big love to everyone #BookSky #EduSky #KidLitUK #poetrycommunity
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📣Teachers & school librarians, we want to hear from you!📣 We want to know how best to support schools with our free downloadable resources. Please take a minute to complete our survey so we can make sure our classroom materials are the best they can be! bit.ly/47Z4qQU
November 17, 2025 at 11:05 AM
📣Teachers & school librarians, we want to hear from you!📣 We want to know how best to support schools with our free downloadable resources. Please take a minute to complete our survey so we can make sure our classroom materials are the best they can be! bit.ly/47Z4qQU
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Britain is facing a reading crisis. How do we change that?
We are supporting the Sunday Times Get Britain Reading campaign. Join in and pledge to spend at least 10 minutes a day reading for the next six weeks #GetBritainReading
link.thetimes.co.uk/join/74t/sig...
We are supporting the Sunday Times Get Britain Reading campaign. Join in and pledge to spend at least 10 minutes a day reading for the next six weeks #GetBritainReading
link.thetimes.co.uk/join/74t/sig...
October 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Britain is facing a reading crisis. How do we change that?
We are supporting the Sunday Times Get Britain Reading campaign. Join in and pledge to spend at least 10 minutes a day reading for the next six weeks #GetBritainReading
link.thetimes.co.uk/join/74t/sig...
We are supporting the Sunday Times Get Britain Reading campaign. Join in and pledge to spend at least 10 minutes a day reading for the next six weeks #GetBritainReading
link.thetimes.co.uk/join/74t/sig...
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Did you know that the illustrations in our books not only bring the story beautifully to life, but also provide support for reading comprehension by breaking up the text and providing a visual guide? #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek
Find out more at: bit.ly/dyslexia-sup...
Find out more at: bit.ly/dyslexia-sup...
October 7, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Did you know that the illustrations in our books not only bring the story beautifully to life, but also provide support for reading comprehension by breaking up the text and providing a visual guide? #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek
Find out more at: bit.ly/dyslexia-sup...
Find out more at: bit.ly/dyslexia-sup...
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In celebration of #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek, Barrington Stoke and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social have teamed up to offer TWO brilliant sets of #dyslexiafriendly Barrington Stoke books! (1/2)
October 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
In celebration of #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek, Barrington Stoke and @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social have teamed up to offer TWO brilliant sets of #dyslexiafriendly Barrington Stoke books! (1/2)
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In the run-up to #BlackHistoryMonth in October, we're offering schools the chance to win one of three bundles of @catwrote.bsky.social's acclaimed dyslexia-friendly narrative non-fiction*. (1/2)
September 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
In the run-up to #BlackHistoryMonth in October, we're offering schools the chance to win one of three bundles of @catwrote.bsky.social's acclaimed dyslexia-friendly narrative non-fiction*. (1/2)
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FREE SCHOOL EVENT for #BlackHistoryMonth
Join acclaimed author @catwrote.bsky.social as she delves into the inspiration behind her new book #DanceOfResistance and the importance of celebrating forgotten figures from the past. Suitable for upper KS2.
Register at bit.ly/46aVQxB
Join acclaimed author @catwrote.bsky.social as she delves into the inspiration behind her new book #DanceOfResistance and the importance of celebrating forgotten figures from the past. Suitable for upper KS2.
Register at bit.ly/46aVQxB
September 18, 2025 at 1:21 PM
FREE SCHOOL EVENT for #BlackHistoryMonth
Join acclaimed author @catwrote.bsky.social as she delves into the inspiration behind her new book #DanceOfResistance and the importance of celebrating forgotten figures from the past. Suitable for upper KS2.
Register at bit.ly/46aVQxB
Join acclaimed author @catwrote.bsky.social as she delves into the inspiration behind her new book #DanceOfResistance and the importance of celebrating forgotten figures from the past. Suitable for upper KS2.
Register at bit.ly/46aVQxB
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For anyone who still hasn't booked for the UK's biggest kids' books party THIS WEEKEND Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June we've popped our handy, dandy link right here for you 👇
www.barneskidslitfest.org
You're welcome!
@jasbinderbilan.bsky.social @louiestowell.bsky.social @christopheredge.bsky.social
www.barneskidslitfest.org
You're welcome!
@jasbinderbilan.bsky.social @louiestowell.bsky.social @christopheredge.bsky.social
June 20, 2025 at 11:46 AM
For anyone who still hasn't booked for the UK's biggest kids' books party THIS WEEKEND Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June we've popped our handy, dandy link right here for you 👇
www.barneskidslitfest.org
You're welcome!
@jasbinderbilan.bsky.social @louiestowell.bsky.social @christopheredge.bsky.social
www.barneskidslitfest.org
You're welcome!
@jasbinderbilan.bsky.social @louiestowell.bsky.social @christopheredge.bsky.social
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Homebody has won the 2025 Shadowers' Choice Medal for Illustration! Congratulations to Theo Parish and @panmacmillan.bsky.social! #Carnegies2025
June 19, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Homebody has won the 2025 Shadowers' Choice Medal for Illustration! Congratulations to Theo Parish and @panmacmillan.bsky.social! #Carnegies2025
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King of Nothing has won the 2025 Carnegie Shadowers' Choice Medal for Writing! Congratulations to Nathanael Lessore and Bonnier Books UK! #Carnegies2025
June 19, 2025 at 11:48 AM
King of Nothing has won the 2025 Carnegie Shadowers' Choice Medal for Writing! Congratulations to Nathanael Lessore and Bonnier Books UK! #Carnegies2025
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And the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Writing goes to Glasgow Boys! Congratulations to @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social and @faberchildrens.bsky.social @faberbooks.bsky.social! #Carnegies2025
June 19, 2025 at 11:54 AM
And the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Writing goes to Glasgow Boys! Congratulations to @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social and @faberchildrens.bsky.social @faberbooks.bsky.social! #Carnegies2025
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🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 Winners of the Carnegie Medals for Writing and Illustration, and Shadowers' Choice Medals: @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social, Nathanael Lessore, Theo Parish and Olivia Lomenech Gill! #Carnegies2025
Read the press release: carnegies.co.uk/2025-winners...
Read the press release: carnegies.co.uk/2025-winners...
June 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 Winners of the Carnegie Medals for Writing and Illustration, and Shadowers' Choice Medals: @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social, Nathanael Lessore, Theo Parish and Olivia Lomenech Gill! #Carnegies2025
Read the press release: carnegies.co.uk/2025-winners...
Read the press release: carnegies.co.uk/2025-winners...
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A huge thank you to the Awards Team, to @youthlibrarygroup.bsky.social and to all our judges, led by Ros Harding! Their dedication makes the Carnegie Awards possible 👏
June 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A huge thank you to the Awards Team, to @youthlibrarygroup.bsky.social and to all our judges, led by Ros Harding! Their dedication makes the Carnegie Awards possible 👏
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📖✨Get free access to Glasgow Boys, the #Carnegies2025 Medal for Writing winner!
👥 Read the digital title with your group for a two-week period, with no waitlists!
It will be available on Sora or @libbyapp.com from 20 June to 4 July.📱💡 Find out how to take part here 👉 carnegies.co.uk/together-we-...
👥 Read the digital title with your group for a two-week period, with no waitlists!
It will be available on Sora or @libbyapp.com from 20 June to 4 July.📱💡 Find out how to take part here 👉 carnegies.co.uk/together-we-...
June 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
📖✨Get free access to Glasgow Boys, the #Carnegies2025 Medal for Writing winner!
👥 Read the digital title with your group for a two-week period, with no waitlists!
It will be available on Sora or @libbyapp.com from 20 June to 4 July.📱💡 Find out how to take part here 👉 carnegies.co.uk/together-we-...
👥 Read the digital title with your group for a two-week period, with no waitlists!
It will be available on Sora or @libbyapp.com from 20 June to 4 July.📱💡 Find out how to take part here 👉 carnegies.co.uk/together-we-...
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Clever Crow has won the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Illustration! Congratulations to Olivia Lomenech Gill and @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social! #Carnegies2025
June 19, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Clever Crow has won the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Illustration! Congratulations to Olivia Lomenech Gill and @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social! #Carnegies2025
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Carnegie medal for writing: Margaret McDonald named youngest ever winner. The 27-year-old’s prizewinning debut, Glasgow Boys, is a coming-of-age novel about the friendship between two boys who have grown up in the care system. #Carnegies2025 www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
Carnegie medal for writing: Margaret McDonald named youngest ever winner
The 27-year-old’s prizewinning debut, Glasgow Boys, is a coming-of-age novel about the friendship between two boys who have grown up in the care system
www.theguardian.com
June 19, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Carnegie medal for writing: Margaret McDonald named youngest ever winner. The 27-year-old’s prizewinning debut, Glasgow Boys, is a coming-of-age novel about the friendship between two boys who have grown up in the care system. #Carnegies2025 www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...