Lesley Watts
@ljwattswales.bsky.social
Retired librarian with 27 years in the rip-roaring world of libraries (last 13 years in a school library) Books, films, gardens, nature and fretting about climate emergency.
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Lesley Watts
@ljwattswales.bsky.social
· Nov 17
As the UK School Librarians starter pack has grown, I thought I would repost. For those with school library experience working in the UK. Let me know if you have school library connections and would like to be added
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Choose 20 #FeelGoodMovies that have stayed with you. One per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just the poster.
Day 5: Sing Street (2016)
Day 5: Sing Street (2016)
November 30, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Choose 20 #FeelGoodMovies that have stayed with you. One per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just the poster.
Day 5: Sing Street (2016)
Day 5: Sing Street (2016)
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I'm looking for the best children's books of the 21st century. There are so many amazing graphic novels, fantasy, historical, picture books, contemporary, non-fiction and funny books that didn't make my original crowd sourced list - please tell me yours! tygertale.com/2019/10/09/t... #kidlituk
November 19, 2025 at 10:45 AM
I'm looking for the best children's books of the 21st century. There are so many amazing graphic novels, fantasy, historical, picture books, contemporary, non-fiction and funny books that didn't make my original crowd sourced list - please tell me yours! tygertale.com/2019/10/09/t... #kidlituk
Choose 20 #FeelGoodMovies that have stayed with you. One per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just the poster.
Day 4: Rye Lane
Day 4: Rye Lane
November 29, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Choose 20 #FeelGoodMovies that have stayed with you. One per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just the poster.
Day 4: Rye Lane
Day 4: Rye Lane
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Our Power of Reading project offers unique insights into what makes reading teaching successful in primary schools. This free booklet shares what teachers say is needed to foster a lifelong love of reading. Download now: https://clpe.org.uk/research/reading-pleasure-what-we-know-works
November 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Our Power of Reading project offers unique insights into what makes reading teaching successful in primary schools. This free booklet shares what teachers say is needed to foster a lifelong love of reading. Download now: https://clpe.org.uk/research/reading-pleasure-what-we-know-works
Choose 20 #FeelGoodMovies that have stayed with you. One per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just the poster.
Day 3: Gregory’s Girl (1980)
Day 3: Gregory’s Girl (1980)
November 28, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Choose 20 #FeelGoodMovies that have stayed with you. One per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just the poster.
Day 3: Gregory’s Girl (1980)
Day 3: Gregory’s Girl (1980)
Choose 20 #FeelGoodMovies that have stayed with you. One per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just the poster.
Day 2: Some Like It Hot (1956)
Day 2: Some Like It Hot (1956)
November 27, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Choose 20 #FeelGoodMovies that have stayed with you. One per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just the poster.
Day 2: Some Like It Hot (1956)
Day 2: Some Like It Hot (1956)
Reposted by Lesley Watts
The Artist by Lucy Steeds wins Waterstones book of the year
The Artist by Lucy Steeds wins Waterstones book of the year
The debut novel took the top prize while The Café at the Edge of the Woods by Mikey Please was named children’s book of the year
The Artist by Lucy Steeds has been named this year’s Waterstones book of the year.
The novel, which is set in 1920s Provence and blends mystery with a love story, also took home the Waterstones debut fiction prize earlier this year, and was longlisted for the Women’s prize for fiction. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:19 AM
The Artist by Lucy Steeds wins Waterstones book of the year
Choose 20 #FeelGoodMovies that have stayed with you. One per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just the poster.
Day 1: The Holdovers (2023)
Day 1: The Holdovers (2023)
November 26, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Choose 20 #FeelGoodMovies that have stayed with you. One per day for 20 days in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just the poster.
Day 1: The Holdovers (2023)
Day 1: The Holdovers (2023)
Reposted by Lesley Watts
NEW: we’ve added a plagiarism quiz to the Library Learner Quiz Pack. Why not have a 2 week free trial of the whole pack? carelpress.uk/library_succ...
#Librarians #libraries
#schoollibrary
#Librarians #libraries
#schoollibrary
November 24, 2025 at 12:08 PM
NEW: we’ve added a plagiarism quiz to the Library Learner Quiz Pack. Why not have a 2 week free trial of the whole pack? carelpress.uk/library_succ...
#Librarians #libraries
#schoollibrary
#Librarians #libraries
#schoollibrary
A movie that takes place where you're from
November 23, 2025 at 7:16 PM
A movie that takes place where you're from
Reposted by Lesley Watts
It's the Books of the Year! Who doesn't want to know what FT scribes think you should read/buy your relatives for Christmas? Something for everyone here*
*as long as everyone has a bias to non-fiction and a penchant for infrastructure. on.ft.com/47VvwbL
*as long as everyone has a bias to non-fiction and a penchant for infrastructure. on.ft.com/47VvwbL
Best books of 2025: Roula Khalaf, Jay Rayner and other FT journalists pick their favourites
[FREE TO READ] FT editors, columnists and specialists share the titles that have inspired them
on.ft.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:21 AM
It's the Books of the Year! Who doesn't want to know what FT scribes think you should read/buy your relatives for Christmas? Something for everyone here*
*as long as everyone has a bias to non-fiction and a penchant for infrastructure. on.ft.com/47VvwbL
*as long as everyone has a bias to non-fiction and a penchant for infrastructure. on.ft.com/47VvwbL
National Trust | Christmas Retail Ad 2025
YouTube video by Happy Hour Productions
youtu.be
November 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Reposted by Lesley Watts
Bid now on our Christmas Appeal Auction featuring artworks by @jamiesmart.bsky.social, Axel Scheffler, @debigliori.bsky.social and other top illustrators.
shop.scottishbooktrust.com/collections/...
shop.scottishbooktrust.com/collections/...
November 19, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Bid now on our Christmas Appeal Auction featuring artworks by @jamiesmart.bsky.social, Axel Scheffler, @debigliori.bsky.social and other top illustrators.
shop.scottishbooktrust.com/collections/...
shop.scottishbooktrust.com/collections/...
Two episodes in to The Beast in Me (Netflix) and can recommend so far, particularly for the performances of Clare Danes and Matthew Rhys.
November 19, 2025 at 10:27 AM
Two episodes in to The Beast in Me (Netflix) and can recommend so far, particularly for the performances of Clare Danes and Matthew Rhys.
Found some art I really liked when I was noodling around online looking for art depicting Welsh scenes and discovered the artist was someone I was in school with
November 19, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Found some art I really liked when I was noodling around online looking for art depicting Welsh scenes and discovered the artist was someone I was in school with
Reposted by Lesley Watts
"Science books offer strong narratives aimed at explaining the world around us and can be a fantastic way to draw in young readers"
Discover the shortlist for the 2025 @royalsociety.org Young People’s Book Prize, the year's best #science books for under 14s.
booksforkeeps.co.uk/rocks-prehis...
Discover the shortlist for the 2025 @royalsociety.org Young People’s Book Prize, the year's best #science books for under 14s.
booksforkeeps.co.uk/rocks-prehis...
November 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
"Science books offer strong narratives aimed at explaining the world around us and can be a fantastic way to draw in young readers"
Discover the shortlist for the 2025 @royalsociety.org Young People’s Book Prize, the year's best #science books for under 14s.
booksforkeeps.co.uk/rocks-prehis...
Discover the shortlist for the 2025 @royalsociety.org Young People’s Book Prize, the year's best #science books for under 14s.
booksforkeeps.co.uk/rocks-prehis...
Reposted by Lesley Watts
Library friends! All Souls College, Oxford, is hiring a Fellow Librarian, and they want them to be an *actual qualified librarian* (who will then be made a fellow). Please share! #libsky www.asc.ox.ac.uk/fellow-libra...
Fellow Librarian | All Souls College
www.asc.ox.ac.uk
November 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Library friends! All Souls College, Oxford, is hiring a Fellow Librarian, and they want them to be an *actual qualified librarian* (who will then be made a fellow). Please share! #libsky www.asc.ox.ac.uk/fellow-libra...
Yes, go to a library and check out different books, but also consider asking a librarian for some suggestions - we love that kind of thing!
Keep it short and find what you enjoy: how to start reading for fun
Keep it short and find what you enjoy: how to start reading for fun
In a world full of distractions, it can be difficult to form a habit that needs attention. Experts advise on getting out of the rut
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Yes, go to a library and check out different books, but also consider asking a librarian for some suggestions - we love that kind of thing!
Quotes about flooding in Monmouth not being this bad for 20-30 years My husband is from there and says he never remembers flooding that bad when he was growing up there 60 years ago www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Storm Claudia: Major incident declared in Monmouth after flooding
Met Office yellow rain warning was in place early on Saturday with 83 flood warnings issued for England and 12 flood warnings across Wales.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Quotes about flooding in Monmouth not being this bad for 20-30 years My husband is from there and says he never remembers flooding that bad when he was growing up there 60 years ago www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Husband has gone next door to help neighbour in bailing out her flooding cellar. I am on standby.
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Husband has gone next door to help neighbour in bailing out her flooding cellar. I am on standby.
Reposted by Lesley Watts
THREAD. A collection of photographs of excellent sheep I have met on walks.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
November 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
THREAD. A collection of photographs of excellent sheep I have met on walks.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.
You will find the captions to each photo in the alt text.