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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

Alex Wheatle Tribute Day
⌚Sunday 12 October, 5pm
📍Brixton House Theatre
Screening of Small Axe: Alex Wheatle
DJs, games and free books to take away

Free tickets: bit.ly/4q7sh7Z
#UPRISINGFestival #AlexWheatle

Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 1d

Hooray, it's #BookshopDay 📚
A perfect excuse to visit your local bookshop and grow your TBR pile #ChooseBookshops

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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 2d

Plus a special shout-out to @jprosewriter.bsky.social for winning best Children's Book with BIRDIE 🎉

BIRDIE is on our book list. Schools can choose from over 60 books for students to discuss in book clubs: buff.ly/2bi3J5f

@andersenpress.bsky.social #TheDiverseBookAwards #TheDBAwards

Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 2d

Woo hoo 🎉Our ambassador Sita Brahmachari won The Malorie Blackman Impact Award at #TheDiverseBookAwards last night.

Congrats to all the other winners, and thank you to Abiola Bello and Helen Lewis for hosting another wonderful and important Awards.

#TheDBAwards @malorieblackman.bsky.social

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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 4d

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

Barrington Stoke @barringtonstoke.bsky.social · 10d

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 · 4d

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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 5d

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 · 5d

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 · 6d

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

Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 12d

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

Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 12d

Congratulations both!

Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 13d

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 · 13d

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

www.theguardian.com

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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 18d

Did your favourite make the shortlist?

#BookSky #BookerPrize2025

The Booker Prizes @thebookerprizes.com · 19d

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

Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 20d

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

Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 20d

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

Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 20d

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 · 23d

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

Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 24d

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

Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 26d

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

@thefea.bsky.social

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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · Sep 11

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 💛

Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · Sep 11

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

Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · Sep 10

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.

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.

bookclubsinschools.org

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