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Book Clubs in Schools
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Older pupils run the book clubs for younger ones. Our charity helps young people discover a love of reading and book chat. Teachers say our book clubs increase students' well-being and grow their confidence and communication skills. bookclubsinschools.org
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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · Aug 29
Want to boost #ReadingForPleasure in your school? Our book clubs make it easy!

📘 Peer-led model frees up teachers' time
📗 Nearly 60 diverse books to spark discussion
📕 Resources & training for just £300 – you may even qualify for free books!

Discover more: bit.ly/41YuuZ0
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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 1d
Win book bundles published by the brilliant
@barringtonstoke.bsky.social, thanks also to @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social 🎉

There are titles here that are on our book list, meaning that we provide resources for them to be studied in peer-led book clubs.

#DyslexiaAwarenessWeek #DAW25
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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 7d
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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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 1d
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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 2d
Thank you Tom Palmer @melindasalisbury.com @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social @alastairc.com
@dansmithauthor.bsky.social @balirai.bsky.social @lthompsonwrites.bsky.social Jonathan Meres & others for great accessible stories.

And to @barringtonstoke.bsky.social

#DyslexiaAwarenessWeek #DAW25 🧵2/2
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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 2d
It’s #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek!

As you can see, we have many dyslexia-friendly books on our book list, making our book clubs truly inclusive.

See our full book list: buff.ly/2bi3J5f

#DAW25🧵1/2
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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 3d
Did you know the wonderful Portico Sadie Massey Awards Reading and Writing Competitions are open now?

There are three competitions, so there's something for every 7 to 18-year-old!

Learn more: buff.ly/2mnpQrO

@porticolibrary.bsky.social #ReadingForPleasure
Text reads: The Portico Sadie Massey Awards Short Story and Book Reviews Competitions
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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 9d
A magnificent celebration of children's books at The Week Junior Book Awards! Congrats to all shortlistees.

Our director, Ali Palmer, was a judge for the Older Fiction category - so a big shout-out to that winner, The Wrong Shoes by #TomPercival @simonandschuster.bsky.social 🎉

#KidLitUK #RfP
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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 9d
Congratulations both!
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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 10d
We're at @thebookseller.com's #KidsConf discussing how children read, learn and engage with stories.

Loved 'Adapting Crongton for TV' - CBBC's Amy Buscombe and Archie Maddocks talked about bringing Alex Wheatle’s books to the screen.

Say hi if you’re here too 👋 #ReadingForPleasure
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Louis Coiffait-Gunn @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social · 10d
Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England www.theguardian.com/politics/202... good to hear more on this, will it include access to a librarian though? #LAB25
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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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 15d
Did your favourite make the shortlist?

#BookSky #BookerPrize2025
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The Booker Prizes @thebookerprizes.com · 15d
We are delighted to reveal the #BookerPrize2025 shortlist – six books that ‘are all brilliantly written and brilliantly human’.

➡️ Discover the full list: thebookerprizes.com/bp2025
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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 17d
Picture Book Club Box 4 also features: Karen George, @susannahlloyd.bsky.social, Kate Hindley, @naomijones1.bsky.social, @familyofbeasts.bsky.social, Lou Carter, Deborah Allwright and Gene Zion 🧵3/3
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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 17d
Picture Book Club Box 4 features: Simona Ciraolo, Mikey Please, Sarah Tagholm, @binnytalib.bsky.social, @katieabey.bsky.social, @dc-litchfield.bsky.social, X. Fang, Alex Latimer, Cori Doerrfeld, Lanisha Butterfield, Hoang Giang, Lucy Catchpole... 🧵2/3
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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 17d
Box 4 is here 📚

Picture Book Club provides everything you need to run a peer-led book club in a primary school. The model involves Year 5 or 6s reading aloud and leading small book chats for Year 1 or 2s.

Find out more: buff.ly/1X1Q3pU

#ReadingForPleasure 🧵1/3
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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 20d
Schools say our book clubs are an easy way to create a #ReadingForPleasure culture.

📘 Peer-led model (older pupils run the clubs for younger ones), freeing up teachers' time
📗 60 diverse books to spark discussion
📕 All resources for only £300 – you may even qualify for free books!

➡️ bit.ly/41YuuZ0
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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 21d
Looking back to last Thursday's #SummerBookClub finale 🎉

Huge thanks to Joseph Coelho for sharing his author journey & exciting insights into 'Relic Hamilton, Genie Hunter'.

TY also to @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social & all the schools and pupils who joined in!

#ThrowbackThursday #ReadingForPleasure
Summer Book Club finale with Joseph Coelho
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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 23d
We're proudly part of #FairEducation Alliance, tackling education inequality.

#ReportCard2025 highlights this year's priorities:
1️⃣ Mission-driven government
2️⃣ Workforce in underserved areas
3️⃣ Prepare young people for tomorrow
4️⃣ Universalise inclusion

➡️ bit.ly/4ppB8Sf

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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 28d
Thank you so much. It's really wonderful seeing the book clubs in action. Older pupils run them for younger pupils, so despite being in a school setting, they feel 'not school'. Pupils develop new skills and grow in confidence, and they strengthen school communities 💛
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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 28d
The Reading Agency is celebrating #BookClubDayUK today 🎉

We're joining as it's also the finale of our Summer Book Club with a live online Q&A with Joseph Coelho for 1,000s of pupils!

@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #ReadingForPleasure
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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 29d
Have you seen our Impact Report?

It highlights the difference we've made over the last 10 years: we've worked with 40,000 young people and 250 schools 🎉

➡️ bookclubsinschools.org/10-years-bci...

#ReadingForPleasure #10YearsOfBookClubs
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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · Sep 8
This #InternationalLiteracyDay, thank you to all the teachers, librarians, carers, and everyone else who gets children and young people reading – and keeps them reading!

A special shout-out to our book clubbers and book club leaders!

@nadiashireen.bsky.social #ReadingForPleasure
Six children sitting around a table with two older young people. They are all holding copies of Grimwood by Nadia Shireen.
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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · Sep 8
The Reading Agency is celebrating #BookClubDayUK on Thurs 11 Sept. We're joining as it's also the finale of our Summer Book Club 🎉

Pupils can join a live Q&A with Joseph Coelho on 'Relic Hamilton, Genie Hunter!' Sign up: buff.ly/FVrd9eG

@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
Summer Book Club 2025 - Book Clubs in Schools
Join our free Summer Book Club, especially for students moving from Year 6 to Year 7. Discounted book, activities and author Q&A.
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Louie Stowell @louiestowell.bsky.social · Sep 6
London! London-adjacent people! If you'd like to come and say hi and get your Loki: A bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos signed I will be at The Children's Bookshop on Sat 13th, 11am. I will also be painting their window... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #UKKidlit #Edusky
A poster with my face and a copy of LOKI: A Bad God's Guide to Causing Chaos with my name, scribbled out and turned into Loki God of Asgard. Then the date, Saturday 13th September 11am. It gives the address of the relevent bookshop at the bottoom: The Children's bookshop, 29 Fortist Green Road, London, N103HP. 0208444550. www.childrenshoplondon.com
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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · Sep 5
Our latest What To Read Now blog is live:

📕 @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social & @carolinarabei.bsky.social, @scholasticuk.bsky.social

📗 @mossmontmomery.bsky.social, @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

📘 Sita Brahmachari, Oxford University Press

bookclubsinschools.org/what-to-read...

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What To Read Now - Book Clubs in Schools
In the What To Read Now blog, we share books we've enjoyed recently. We're a charity enabling schools to run peer-led book clubs.
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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · Sep 5
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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · Sep 5
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