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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · 3d

Thank you, Yamina!

Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · 3d

Our book has been out in the world for half a week - it's been wonderful to have people sending through photos of their copies!

@msybibi.bsky.social, Michael Chiles, Sam Crome, & David Goodwin were kind enough to read the book ahead of publication - here's what they had to say!

amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE

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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · 11d

Less than a week to go!

Huge thanks to @mrsball.bsky.social, @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social, & Adam Kohlbeck, who kindly read the book prior to publication.

Did we mention the LEGEND that is @funkypedagogy.bsky.social was generous enough to write our foreword!?

Unlocking Oracy! amzn.eu/d/dft0jXh

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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · 17d

Here's what @samgibbs.bsky.social, Jo Castelino, & @alexjquigley.bsky.social had to say about Unlocking Oracy.

Alex was also kind enough to write a section, as were @hugheshaili.bsky.social, Alex Fairlamb, Tom Sherrington, @lekhasharma.bsky.social, Rachel Higginson... and more!

amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE

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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · 18d

Over 2 &a half years ago we started chatting with @bradleybusch.bsky.social - now we're less than 2 weeks from publication!

So grateful to @innerdrive.bsky.social, &all our contributors &early reviewers @marymyatt.bsky.social, @trythisteaching.bsky.social

The countdown has begun! amzn.eu/d/0QGpmPE

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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · Apr 10

Thanks, Mike! Hope to see you soon!!

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Mike Hobbiss @mikehobbiss.bsky.social · Apr 10

It was a pleasure to work with @nikkisullivan.bsky.social and to be able to make a small contribution to this book. I can’t wait to read the whole thing.

Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · Apr 10

In Chapters 3-5, we hear from @mikehobbiss.bsky.social, @lekhasharma.bsky.social, & Sarah Cottinghatt! So grateful to them for sharing their expertise.

And huge thank you to @msybibi.bsky.social who was kind enough to write the below.

'Unlocking Oracy' available to pre-order now: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE

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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · Apr 10

In Chapters 3-5, we hear from @mikehobbiss.bsky.social, @lekhasharma.bsky.social, & Sarah Cottinghatt! So grateful to them for sharing their expertise.

And huge thank you to @msybibi.bsky.social who was kind enough to write the below.

'Unlocking Oracy' available to pre-order now: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE

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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · Apr 8

I am so sorry for your loss. A brilliant, kind, generous human who will be missed so greatly by so many. My condolences to you and Dawn's friends and family. With love.

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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · Apr 8

So sorry to hear this. Thinking of you, colleagues, friends, and family. Sending love.

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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · Apr 7

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"By layering up the detail, we have a team with a united purpose, who can have powerful conversations, who are empowered to reflect upon and develop their practice. [...] By layering detail, we transform complexity into clarity."

Layers of detail

This blog has been percolating through my mind for a long time. Today, I finally have the headspace to attempt to write it. I have written previously about the importance of a common language (for …

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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · Mar 30

Thank you, Isaac.

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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · Mar 30

We are hugely grateful to @marymyatt.bsky.social for taking the time to read 'Unlocking Oracy'. Here's some of what she had to say...

Excited to share more of the kind words from other educationalists over coming months.

In the meantime, you can pre-order here: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE

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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · Mar 26

Wonderful news! Congratulations. I did a PGCE placement at Sharnbrook many moons ago. Wishing you the best for your exciting new adventure!

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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · Mar 25

Some wonderful educators were kind enough to read 'Unlocking Oracy' in advance of publication and share their thoughts.

Here's some of what @singhamarbeerg.bsky.social had to say...

'Unlocking Oracy', available for pre-order 🎉 amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE

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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · Mar 24

We are so grateful to the wonderful team of contributors who generously helped bring Unlocking Oracy to life!

Huge thanks to @alexjquigley.bsky.social, @lambhearttea.bsky.social, Elizabeth Brydon, & @hugheshaili.bsky.social - and that's just the first 2 chapters!

Order here 🎉: amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE

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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · Mar 24

Apologies!

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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · Mar 24

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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · Mar 21

Excited to share that our book is now available to pre-order 🎉 amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE

This has been a real labour of love over the past couple of years for Kelly Heaton, Lucy Lowde, and I.

Hugely grateful for the support from team @innerdrive.bsky.social

We can't wait for you to read it!

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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · Mar 23

Thank you! And thank you so so much for your contribution - it's 🔥🔥🔥!

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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · Mar 21

So excited for you and your new adventure! My copy of your book has already been ordered, of course. Enjoy your last week and a bit at G&L x

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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · Mar 21

Thank you, Claire! Hope all is well with you.

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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · Mar 21

Thank you!

Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · Mar 21

Thank you for your endless support and commuting conversations! ❤️

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Nikki Sullivan @nikkisullivan.bsky.social · Mar 21

Excited to share that our book is now available to pre-order 🎉 amzn.eu/d/5KFqkpE

This has been a real labour of love over the past couple of years for Kelly Heaton, Lucy Lowde, and I.

Hugely grateful for the support from team @innerdrive.bsky.social

We can't wait for you to read it!

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