Sam Evans
@samevans.bsky.social
Community Manager, UK Education at Oxford University Press 📚 Oxford Children’s, OUP Primary, OUP Secondary #UKEd #EduSky
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Sam Evans
@samevans.bsky.social
· Jun 7
Commas are important! Couldn’t agree more. Spotted outside The Oxford Wine Company today 🍷 #Oxford
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It's Superbowl Sunday! So here's our traditional, and predictable Superb Owl.
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#SuperbOwl #SuperbOwl2026
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#SuperbOwl #SuperbOwl2026
February 8, 2026 at 2:57 PM
It's Superbowl Sunday! So here's our traditional, and predictable Superb Owl.
🏈🦉
#SuperbOwl #SuperbOwl2026
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#SuperbOwl #SuperbOwl2026
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Thrilled that Phoenix Brothers by Sita Brahmachari from @oxfordsecondary.bsky.social is on the Teen Fiction list!
🌟 Revealing the Peters Children's Book of the Year Awards Shortlist for 2026! 🌟
Chosen by our judging panel, these 23 brilliant books represent the best children's publishing in the past year across 4 categories.
peters.co.uk/news-page/re...
Chosen by our judging panel, these 23 brilliant books represent the best children's publishing in the past year across 4 categories.
peters.co.uk/news-page/re...
December 7, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Thrilled that Phoenix Brothers by Sita Brahmachari from @oxfordsecondary.bsky.social is on the Teen Fiction list!
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We're delighted to have a new download available in our EMC Teaching the Novel series, this one for Sita Brahmachari's latest, the wonderful Phoenix Brothers www.englishandmedia.co.uk/publications...
EMC Teaching a Novel: Phoenix Brothers (Download)
<p>Before, during and after reading activities to support the teaching of<em> </em><em>Phoenix Brothers</em> as a class reader.</p>
www.englishandmedia.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
We're delighted to have a new download available in our EMC Teaching the Novel series, this one for Sita Brahmachari's latest, the wonderful Phoenix Brothers www.englishandmedia.co.uk/publications...
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Sharing my #RefugeeWeek picks – it was a delight to hear Sita Brahmachari talk about 'Phoenix Brothers', her brilliant new OUP Reading Rollercoasters novella for teens at our recent SailFest launch – the recording will be up on our YouTube channel soon!
www.youtube.com/@SailFestUK/...
www.youtube.com/@SailFestUK/...
June 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Sharing my #RefugeeWeek picks – it was a delight to hear Sita Brahmachari talk about 'Phoenix Brothers', her brilliant new OUP Reading Rollercoasters novella for teens at our recent SailFest launch – the recording will be up on our YouTube channel soon!
www.youtube.com/@SailFestUK/...
www.youtube.com/@SailFestUK/...
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The 2026 Read for Empathy collection of 65 books for 3–16-year-olds has been revealed. Find out more about @empathylabuk.bsky.social, download the free reading guides and register for the 2026 Empathy Day Festival. #KidLitUK #BookSky
#ReadForEmpathy
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#ReadForEmpathy
booksforkeeps.co.uk/2026-read-fo...
February 5, 2026 at 10:15 AM
The 2026 Read for Empathy collection of 65 books for 3–16-year-olds has been revealed. Find out more about @empathylabuk.bsky.social, download the free reading guides and register for the 2026 Empathy Day Festival. #KidLitUK #BookSky
#ReadForEmpathy
booksforkeeps.co.uk/2026-read-fo...
#ReadForEmpathy
booksforkeeps.co.uk/2026-read-fo...
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🎉 The 2026 #ReadForEmpathy collection is here!
Celebrating 10 years with 65 diverse, brilliant books for ages 3–16+, curated to reflect our world and spark meaningful conversations during the National Year of Reading.
📖 Download our free guides (link in bio)
🗓️ Join our FREE webinar: 12 Feb, 4pm
Celebrating 10 years with 65 diverse, brilliant books for ages 3–16+, curated to reflect our world and spark meaningful conversations during the National Year of Reading.
📖 Download our free guides (link in bio)
🗓️ Join our FREE webinar: 12 Feb, 4pm
February 5, 2026 at 9:48 AM
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The new @empathylabuk.bsky.social #ReadForEmpathy collection is released today. Both the primary and secondary lists consist of a wonderful range of children's books, including graphic novels, poetry, picturebooks and non-fiction. Find out more about the lists here: empathylab.uk
February 5, 2026 at 8:05 AM
The new @empathylabuk.bsky.social #ReadForEmpathy collection is released today. Both the primary and secondary lists consist of a wonderful range of children's books, including graphic novels, poetry, picturebooks and non-fiction. Find out more about the lists here: empathylab.uk
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🎉 The 2026 #ReadForEmpathy collection is here!
Celebrating 10 years with 65 diverse, brilliant books for ages 3–16+, curated to reflect our world and spark meaningful conversations during the National Year of Reading.
📖 Download our free guides (link in bio)
🗓️ Join our FREE webinar: 12 Feb, 4pm
Celebrating 10 years with 65 diverse, brilliant books for ages 3–16+, curated to reflect our world and spark meaningful conversations during the National Year of Reading.
📖 Download our free guides (link in bio)
🗓️ Join our FREE webinar: 12 Feb, 4pm
February 5, 2026 at 7:59 AM
🎉 The 2026 #ReadForEmpathy collection is here!
Celebrating 10 years with 65 diverse, brilliant books for ages 3–16+, curated to reflect our world and spark meaningful conversations during the National Year of Reading.
📖 Download our free guides (link in bio)
🗓️ Join our FREE webinar: 12 Feb, 4pm
Celebrating 10 years with 65 diverse, brilliant books for ages 3–16+, curated to reflect our world and spark meaningful conversations during the National Year of Reading.
📖 Download our free guides (link in bio)
🗓️ Join our FREE webinar: 12 Feb, 4pm
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Was International Zebra Day on Saturday.
We're a bit busy, so here's a mosaic of a zebra.
That's us done. 👍
#MosaicMonday
We're a bit busy, so here's a mosaic of a zebra.
That's us done. 👍
#MosaicMonday
February 2, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Was International Zebra Day on Saturday.
We're a bit busy, so here's a mosaic of a zebra.
That's us done. 👍
#MosaicMonday
We're a bit busy, so here's a mosaic of a zebra.
That's us done. 👍
#MosaicMonday
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🏛️ The beautiful mosaic floor of the Roman baths at the sanctuary of Poseidon, Isthmia, Greece. The baths were built in 150 CE on the site of pre-existing ancient Greek baths. 📹 My own.
January 30, 2026 at 1:04 PM
🏛️ The beautiful mosaic floor of the Roman baths at the sanctuary of Poseidon, Isthmia, Greece. The baths were built in 150 CE on the site of pre-existing ancient Greek baths. 📹 My own.
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POV you're a Peacock butterfly soaking up every last scrap of winter sunshine
We'd hiss too if someone was blocking our sun!
📹: Jake Hearney
We'd hiss too if someone was blocking our sun!
📹: Jake Hearney
January 29, 2026 at 4:27 PM
POV you're a Peacock butterfly soaking up every last scrap of winter sunshine
We'd hiss too if someone was blocking our sun!
📹: Jake Hearney
We'd hiss too if someone was blocking our sun!
📹: Jake Hearney
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#FridayFive Literature.
1. Scentless Apprentice. Nirvana.
2. Wuthering Heights. Kate Bush.
3. Dignity. Deacon Blue.
4. Romeo and Juliet. Dire Straights (The Killers version is gorgeous too).
5. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Elton John.
1. Scentless Apprentice. Nirvana.
2. Wuthering Heights. Kate Bush.
3. Dignity. Deacon Blue.
4. Romeo and Juliet. Dire Straights (The Killers version is gorgeous too).
5. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Elton John.
January 23, 2026 at 4:23 PM
#FridayFive Literature.
1. Scentless Apprentice. Nirvana.
2. Wuthering Heights. Kate Bush.
3. Dignity. Deacon Blue.
4. Romeo and Juliet. Dire Straights (The Killers version is gorgeous too).
5. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Elton John.
1. Scentless Apprentice. Nirvana.
2. Wuthering Heights. Kate Bush.
3. Dignity. Deacon Blue.
4. Romeo and Juliet. Dire Straights (The Killers version is gorgeous too).
5. Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Elton John.
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ICYMI: "Peace" has been chosen as the Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025, according to research carried out by Oxford University Press. More than a third (35%) of children chose the word 👇 #BookSky
Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025 and runners-up unveiled
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January 21, 2026 at 8:05 PM
ICYMI: "Peace" has been chosen as the Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025, according to research carried out by Oxford University Press. More than a third (35%) of children chose the word 👇 #BookSky
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🕊️ ‘Peace’ is Children’s Word of the Year 2025!
Kids aged 6–14 across the UK chose it to reflect empathy, togetherness & awareness of global events.
A great prompt for KS1 learning.
#ChildrensWordOfTheYear
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/jabau
A great prompt for KS1 learning.
#ChildrensWordOfTheYear
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/jabau
January 21, 2026 at 4:55 PM
🕊️ ‘Peace’ is Children’s Word of the Year 2025!
Kids aged 6–14 across the UK chose it to reflect empathy, togetherness & awareness of global events.
A great prompt for KS1 learning.
#ChildrensWordOfTheYear
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/jabau
A great prompt for KS1 learning.
#ChildrensWordOfTheYear
www.twinkl.co.uk/l/jabau
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Each year, Oxford University Press names a Children’s Word of the Year. For 2025, children across the UK chose peace.
With 1 in 5 children worldwide now living through or affected by conflict, it’s no surprise.
They’re paying attention. They’re asking for change. It’s time the world listened.
With 1 in 5 children worldwide now living through or affected by conflict, it’s no surprise.
They’re paying attention. They’re asking for change. It’s time the world listened.
January 21, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Each year, Oxford University Press names a Children’s Word of the Year. For 2025, children across the UK chose peace.
With 1 in 5 children worldwide now living through or affected by conflict, it’s no surprise.
They’re paying attention. They’re asking for change. It’s time the world listened.
With 1 in 5 children worldwide now living through or affected by conflict, it’s no surprise.
They’re paying attention. They’re asking for change. It’s time the world listened.
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"Over a third (35%) of surveyed children voted for peace as
their Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025." @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
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their Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025." @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
global.oup.com/education/co...
January 21, 2026 at 3:50 PM
"Over a third (35%) of surveyed children voted for peace as
their Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025." @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
global.oup.com/education/co...
their Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025." @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
global.oup.com/education/co...
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I had so much fun being part of the revealing of the Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025! @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 12:19 PM
I had so much fun being part of the revealing of the Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025! @oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
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What connects the meme slang “six-seven” and “peace”? 🤔💬
Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025🏆📚
I’ll be on BBC radio outlets from 11am–1pm🎙️ to explore what these choices tell us about how children use language and what adults can learn from it 👀✨
Read more here 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025🏆📚
I’ll be on BBC radio outlets from 11am–1pm🎙️ to explore what these choices tell us about how children use language and what adults can learn from it 👀✨
Read more here 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
January 21, 2026 at 11:38 AM
What connects the meme slang “six-seven” and “peace”? 🤔💬
Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025🏆📚
I’ll be on BBC radio outlets from 11am–1pm🎙️ to explore what these choices tell us about how children use language and what adults can learn from it 👀✨
Read more here 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025🏆📚
I’ll be on BBC radio outlets from 11am–1pm🎙️ to explore what these choices tell us about how children use language and what adults can learn from it 👀✨
Read more here 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Six-seven has also been named the Oxford Children's Slang Word of the Year 2025.
Almost half (47%) of children chose six-seven as their slang word of the year, followed by aura (24%) and delulu (7%).
#OxfordCWOTY
Almost half (47%) of children chose six-seven as their slang word of the year, followed by aura (24%) and delulu (7%).
#OxfordCWOTY
January 21, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Six-seven has also been named the Oxford Children's Slang Word of the Year 2025.
Almost half (47%) of children chose six-seven as their slang word of the year, followed by aura (24%) and delulu (7%).
#OxfordCWOTY
Almost half (47%) of children chose six-seven as their slang word of the year, followed by aura (24%) and delulu (7%).
#OxfordCWOTY
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The research, which was carried out in 2025 and surveyed opinions from almost 5,000 children across the UK aged 6–14, highlighted children’s awareness of current affairs.
#OxfordCWOTY
#OxfordCWOTY
January 21, 2026 at 11:17 AM
The research, which was carried out in 2025 and surveyed opinions from almost 5,000 children across the UK aged 6–14, highlighted children’s awareness of current affairs.
#OxfordCWOTY
#OxfordCWOTY
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CONFIRMED: Oxford University Press has announced Peace as Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025, with six-seven crowned Children’s Slang Word of the Year.
35% of children chose peace, followed by a third (33%) choosing AI & 21% opting for resilience.
#OxfordCWOTY @oxfordeducation.bsky.social
35% of children chose peace, followed by a third (33%) choosing AI & 21% opting for resilience.
#OxfordCWOTY @oxfordeducation.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 11:17 AM
CONFIRMED: Oxford University Press has announced Peace as Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025, with six-seven crowned Children’s Slang Word of the Year.
35% of children chose peace, followed by a third (33%) choosing AI & 21% opting for resilience.
#OxfordCWOTY @oxfordeducation.bsky.social
35% of children chose peace, followed by a third (33%) choosing AI & 21% opting for resilience.
#OxfordCWOTY @oxfordeducation.bsky.social
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The Oxford Children’s Word of the Year for 2025 is 'peace', though it was narrowly followed by 'AI' and 'resilience.' Find out more, including how #schools can participate in the next Oxford Children’s Word of the Year survey
@oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
booksforkeeps.co.uk/peace-is-oxf...
@oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
booksforkeeps.co.uk/peace-is-oxf...
January 21, 2026 at 10:47 AM
The Oxford Children’s Word of the Year for 2025 is 'peace', though it was narrowly followed by 'AI' and 'resilience.' Find out more, including how #schools can participate in the next Oxford Children’s Word of the Year survey
@oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
booksforkeeps.co.uk/peace-is-oxf...
@oxfordchildrens.bsky.social
booksforkeeps.co.uk/peace-is-oxf...
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"Peace" has been chosen as the Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025, according to research carried out by Oxford University Press. More than a third (35%) of children chose the word 👇 #BookSky
Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025 and runners-up unveiled
ebx.sh
January 21, 2026 at 10:41 AM
"Peace" has been chosen as the Oxford Children’s Word of the Year 2025, according to research carried out by Oxford University Press. More than a third (35%) of children chose the word 👇 #BookSky
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Mentions of “peace” in children’s stories have increased by 60% since 2015. The runner-up word was “AI”, while perhaps inevitably, the Children’s Slang Word of the Year was “six seven” which OUP generously says “fosters inclusivity and social currency”.
January 21, 2026 at 10:08 AM
Mentions of “peace” in children’s stories have increased by 60% since 2015. The runner-up word was “AI”, while perhaps inevitably, the Children’s Slang Word of the Year was “six seven” which OUP generously says “fosters inclusivity and social currency”.