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cilip.bsky.social
#BBC research shows that the UK is losing libraries at a rate of about 40 each year. Our public libraries provide essential, statutory services that improve literacy skills and provide opportunities for all. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #LibrariesChangeLives #LibrariesAtRisk
Library closures: What impact do they have on communities who lose them?
Research by the BBC finds libraries are being lost at a rate of about 40 each year.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 18, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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fireflypress.bsky.social
Thrilled to see #RedSkyatNightPoetsDelight by the sensational #AlexWharton on the #JhalakPrize25 C&YA longlist 🥳📕
Image of 12 longlisted books for the Jhalak Prize Children’s and YA category on a blue background. They are: Bringing Back Kay-Kay, Dev Kothari (Walker) Flower Block, Lanisha Butterfield & Hoang Giang (Puffin) It's Time to Hush and Say Goodnight, Chitra Soundar, ill Sandhya Prabhat (Walker) King of Nothing, Nathanael Lessore (Hot Key) Little Dinosaurs Big Feelings, Swapna Haddow & Yiting Lee (Magic Cat) Mayowa and the Sea of Words, Chibundu Onuzo (Bloomsbury) Red Sky at Night, Poet's Delight, Alex Wharton, ill Ian Morris (Firefly Press) The Boy to Beat the Gods, Ashley Thorpe (Usborne) The Gift, Jii and Nikos Parkes Trepkas (Tate Publishing) The Hidden Story of Estie Noor, Nadine Aisha Jassat, ill Sandhya Prabhat (Orion) The Thread That Connects Us, Ayaan Mohamud (Usborne) These Stolen Lives, Sharada Keats (Scholastic)
March 18, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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booktrust.org.uk
Such a treat to have the brilliant Children's Laureate Wales Alex Wharton at our Early Years Reading Conference today!

We caught up with him to find out what he'll be speaking about...
March 18, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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booktrust.org.uk
We had to catch up with our brand new #WriterInResidence @camillareidbooks.bsky.social at our Early Years Reading Conference!

Here's what she'll be getting up to over the next six months...
March 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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booktrust.org.uk
We have had such an inspiring day at our Early Years Reading Conference!

Here, Director of BookTrust Cymru Sioned Jones explains what it's all about 👇
March 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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sarahmcintyre.bsky.social
If you work in the creative industries, please give feedback on this government public consultation on AI and our copyright.

ALCS provides help here with answering the questions, and you don’t have to answer every question to submit it.

The consultation ends SOON, Feb 25th:
alcs.co.uk ALCS @alcs.co.uk · Feb 4
The Government is considering allowing AI companies to freely use your works, unless you opt-out. This is unfair and unworkable.

Now is your chance to tell them what you think! Submit a response to their AI consultation using the guidance below.

www.alcs.co.uk/news/your-ri...
February 15, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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booktrust.org.uk
Our research shows nearly a third of children do not have multiple reading influencers in their lives.

It's essential we support as many people as possible to share stories with young children - helping them to enjoy the lifelong benefits of reading:

www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/i...
A woman sitting on the floor of a library holding an open picture book, as a curious toddler gets close to look at the pages
February 21, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social
43% of adults in England struggle with low #HealthLiteracy, that number jumps to 61% when the information includes numbers as well as words. This means many people find it hard to navigate the healthcare system, especially online
NHS England » Tackling digital exclusion and health literacy: How libraries can help bridge the gap
In today’s digital age, managing your health online should be easier than ever – yet for many, it’s still a challenge. Digital exclusion and low health literacy are significant barriers stopping…
www.england.nhs.uk
February 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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booktrust.org.uk
We reached over 1.4 million children through our programmes in 2023/24, helping families to discover the lifelong benefits of reading together.

Find out more about the difference our wonderful supporters have made here:

www.booktrust.org.uk/support-us/h...
February 11, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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booktrust.org.uk
A week on from the #ReadingRights summit, we're still feeling so inspired by the conversations on the day.

Recently, Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social visited a nursery to find out why story-sharing is vital during the Early Years:

www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-fea...
January 29, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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cilip.bsky.social
@louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social shares how school libraries can support escapism, mental health & wellbeing, in 'Why your PTA should raise funds for a school library.' - An in-depth piece on how to raise funds & advocate for your school library👇
www.pta.co.uk/running-a-pt...
image of two young boys holding books sitting in front of a bookshelf
January 8, 2025 at 9:16 AM
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carnegiemedals.bsky.social
🌟 Registration for the #Carnegies2025 Shadowing Scheme is now open! 🌍📚 Group leaders, bring the world’s best book club to your students—read, review, and cast votes on the shortlisted books together this spring!

Sign up your group today 👉 carnegies.co.uk/take-part/
@cilip.bsky.social
A group of students smiles at the camera while holding up Carnegies shortlisted books.
January 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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emilydrabs.bsky.social
Calling all teachers to enter their class in The Book That Represents Me competition @booktrust.bsky.social www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/p.... Guest judges are @sharnajackson.com & @michaelmann.bsky.social with MOST AMAZING PRIZES inc £3000 of books (thank you @enterprisemobility.bsky.social)
Competition: The Book that Represents Me
www.booktrust.org.uk
January 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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debfielden.bsky.social
My tiny little granddaughter has just received her first free pack from @booktrust.bsky.social - such a lovely resource to nurture an early love of books and stories. Babies need books! 📕 📖
The Book Trust Bookstart Baby pack - illustrated with four black and white cartoon birds on an orange and purple background. A book cover - ‘Who’s Hiding on the Farm’ by Axel Scheffler. A farmyard scene with a variety of farmyard animals. A colourful concertina leaflet outlining the benefits of sharing books with babies under 1.
January 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM