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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 20h

We're celebrating our 2025 School Librarian of the Year Award nominees in an event tomorrow afternoon! Join us for an inspiring webinar looking at excellence in librarianship and the past, present and future of #schoollibraries. Book your free place: bit.ly/4o3EEjE 📚 #uksla #EduSkyUK #BookSky

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 3d

We are really pleased to announce a partnership with @accessit.bsky.social for 2026, coinciding with the #NationalYearOfReading. The partnership will focus on celebrating reading and supporting #schoollibraries. 🌟 Read more: buff.ly/hpP4Frr #uksla #schoollibrarians #slamembers

SLA Announces Partnership with AccessIt Library

Announcing a flagship partnership that will focus on celebrating reading, supporting school libraries, and advancing literacy outcomes

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 5d

Our new ‘Books Across the Curriculum’ webinars will provide #bookrecommendations for focused subject areas, helping to inspire your collection development. Our first events will look at History and Identity for primary and secondary: bit.ly/4nYBwWi 📚 #BlackHistoryMonth #LGBTQHistoryMonth #EduSkyUK

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 6d

Nominations for The Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Award (PLAA) are now open for 2026! The Award aims to celebrate the wonderful contribution of pupil librarians across the UK. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4nro5ON #PLAA2026 #pupillibrarians #schoollibraries #uksla @cilipslg.bsky.social

Pupil Library Assistant Awards 2026

Nominations are open for the 2026 Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Awards - enter before 17th November!

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 7d

Our new #SocialReadingSpaces Toolkit is now available to download! The toolkit will enable you to use the evidence from the Social Reading Spaces study to run similar book groups in your school. Find out more and get your copy: buff.ly/JMU7MoI #uksla #readingforpleasure #BookSky #EduSkyUK #bookclub

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 7d

ICYMI: our monthly newsletters are available to read online as well as in your inbox. Catch up on everything from the beginning of term in our September bulletin, incl. the #SLAConference, #TheSchoolLibrarian, events, giveaways and more 👉 bit.ly/4mFqaW5 Your next newsletter arrives 7th Oct! #UKSLA

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 15d

There have been some brilliant book award announcements recently. If you're feeling out the loop then let our round-up of prize winners refresh your memory - and your #TBR! 👉 bit.ly/4mulBhm @uklitassociation.bsky.social
@wainwrightprize.bsky.social #BookSky #EduSkyUK #uksla

A Recent Children's Book Award Round-up

There's been lots of Children's Book Award news recently! Catch up with our round-up

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 15d

Have you read the #SocialReadingSpaces research report? The study showed the positive impact of relaxed access to #books. Join our #webinar on 25th Sept to hear about our brand-new toolkit, created based on the project. Limited places are still available: bit.ly/4p8jSkm #BookSky #EduSky #Webinar

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Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 19d

Check out @sla.org.uk's training webinar on 25 Sep focused on running successful informal reading groups in schools to help engage the most disengaged readers, incl. sharing a brand-new toolkit based on evidence from the Social Reading Spaces research project: bit.ly/3K9k4Qk

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · Sep 3

Welcome back to school! We've rounded up some of the most important bits of #education and children's #book news from the summer months, feat. @literacy-trust.bsky.social, The Audio Agency, @littlerebsprize.bsky.social, @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social and more 👉 bit.ly/47VGvSL #uksla #EduSkyUK #BookSky

Summer Round-Up: Updates, Awards & Research

Read our round-up of the awards, events and research projects that you might have missed this summer

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · Aug 21

Hazel Murrell, the SLA's new Community & Engagement Officer, introduces herself through her summer reading highlights on our website today. Read on to find out more about Hazel, which books she's loved this summer and what she's got on her #TBR 👉 bit.ly/3JIWzNz #uksla #schoollibraries #booksky

What's on our bookshelves?

Find out what SLA Community Engagement Officer, Hazel Murrell has been reading this summer.

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · Aug 7

We were proud to support BBC Radio 4's discussion about #schoollibraries this morning, following author Katherine Rundell's call for a library in every school. Hear #SLAmember Alice Leggatt (pic'd) contribute to today's conversation with passion & expertise: bit.ly/47fYB1y #uksla #eduskyuk #booksky

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · Aug 1

We were sad to hear of the death of #AllanAhlberg whose funny, clever and heartfelt books helped so many of us fall in love with reading as a joyful, communal act. We know they will continue to be loved with children tussling over the letters in The Jolly Postman for generations to come ❤️ #BookSky

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · Aug 1

Our free resources include activities and discussion topics to use with each shortlisted book. We'll be shining a spotlight on all the titles on our channels up until the #ChildrensChoice voting closes on 18th Oct too, so you can get to know each book and cast your vote with confidence! #BookSkyUK

The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · Aug 1

Packed with quotes, poems, illustrations and pictures, this brilliantly written information book gives you new insights about well known figures and inspirational unsung heroes. Find out more in our #IBABookClub Shortlist Resources: sla.org.uk/iba-book-club 📚
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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · Aug 1

1st August is Emancipation Day - marking the end of slavery across most of the British Empire in 1834. From the anti-slavery movement to the present day, the #InformationBookAward shortlisted Black History for Every Day of the Year tells stories of hope, creativity & resistance. #BookSkyUk

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · Jul 31

Closing this Mon 4th August, Softlink is recruiting for a trainer to design and deliver training that engages and enthuses users with their products. Find out more about this #jobopportunity for someone with a proven background in #libraries: bit.ly/3HfROdw #remotework

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What on Earth! @whatonearth.bsky.social · Jul 23

We’re thrilled to share that @sla.org.uk is our official charity partner for the 2025 What on Earth! National Schools Quiz!

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SLA is charity partner for National Schools Quiz

Hundreds of schools take part in the What on Earth! Magazine Quiz each year

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · Jul 25

We would like to share that Paul Register has stepped down as our Chair of Trustees. We’re so thankful for his calm and steady leadership. Paul remains on our Board of Trustees, and we’re now looking for a new Chair to lead us into an exciting new chapter: bit.ly/4faXgLB #uksla #eduskyuk #trustees

Thank You to Paul Register, Outgoing Chair of Trustees

Paul Register has stepped down as Chair of Trustees of the SLA, but remains a valued member of our Board.

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · Jul 14

We are so pleased and proud to announce the inspiring Honours lists for our annual Secondary #SchoolLibrarian of the Year, Peter Usborne Primary School Library of the Year, and Enterprise #Awards: bit.ly/3GFP0X0 Thank you to our sponsors Browns, Usborne and Reading Cloud! #uksla #eduskyuk #booksky

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · Jul 14

The 2025 @whatonearth.bsky.social Magazine National Schools Quiz is now open for registrations and the SLA is this year's charity partner. The #Quiz is a brilliant way to engage pupils, ignite their natural curiosity and develop a love of learning. Find out more on our website: bit.ly/3IGK9oY #uksla

SLA is charity partner for National Schools Quiz

Hundreds of schools take part in the What on Earth! Magazine Quiz each year

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Sue Lacey Bryant @suelacey-bryant.bsky.social · Jul 12

A shout out for the great work of school librarians who play an integral part in the education and development of our children. @cilipslg.bsky.social @sla.org.uk 👏👏👏

The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · Jul 10

As schools prepare to break up for the #summerholiday, #BBC500Words and the #SummerReadingChallenge can help to keep children creatively engaged and enthusiastic about reading and writing over the break - and into the autumn term! Read more: bit.ly/44m32WP @readingagency.bsky.social #booksky #edusky

Keep creative minds active this summer

Summer is almost here! Here are some ideas and initiatives for keeping children creatively engaged over the holiday

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · Jul 10

We're pleased to be hosting a #webinar all about Encouraging Creativity with #BBC500Words on 30 Sept 2025! Hear from the BBC team, as well as #schoollibrarians who have run the competition as a tool to encourage children's creativity. Register now: bit.ly/4kqTOgF 📚 ✍️ #eduskyuk #booksky #education

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · Jul 10

As schools prepare to break up for the #summerholiday, #BBC500Words and the #SummerReadingChallenge can help to keep children creatively engaged and enthusiastic about reading and writing over the break - and into the autumn term! Read more: bit.ly/44m32WP @readingagency.bsky.social #booksky #edusky

Keep creative minds active this summer

Summer is almost here! Here are some ideas and initiatives for keeping children creatively engaged over the holiday

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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · Jul 8

📣 There is a #newjob opportunity on our website! Creative Learning Services is recruiting for someone with detailed knowledge of children’s books to support schools, pupils and parents in Leicestershire. Find out more: bit.ly/3TYrmYH #librarian #jobopportunity