JanPam
@janpam65.bsky.social
Librarian: Tower Hamlets Schools Library Service
Member: CILIP YLG London Committee
Reviewer: Inclusive Books for Children
Speaker: British Library Inclusive Libraries Conference 2024
Judge: Diverse Book Awards 2024
Chair of Judges: Carnegie Awards 2023
Member: CILIP YLG London Committee
Reviewer: Inclusive Books for Children
Speaker: British Library Inclusive Libraries Conference 2024
Judge: Diverse Book Awards 2024
Chair of Judges: Carnegie Awards 2023
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The Silver Shadow by Mariesa Dulak and Alea Marley
The sensual but playful text perfectly complements the gorgeous illustrations in dreamy green, blues and purples. A beautiful story that immerses the reader in a warm and reassuring world of the sea.
Perfect for @blackhistorymonth.org.uk
The sensual but playful text perfectly complements the gorgeous illustrations in dreamy green, blues and purples. A beautiful story that immerses the reader in a warm and reassuring world of the sea.
Perfect for @blackhistorymonth.org.uk
October 3, 2025 at 10:19 AM
The Silver Shadow by Mariesa Dulak and Alea Marley
The sensual but playful text perfectly complements the gorgeous illustrations in dreamy green, blues and purples. A beautiful story that immerses the reader in a warm and reassuring world of the sea.
Perfect for @blackhistorymonth.org.uk
The sensual but playful text perfectly complements the gorgeous illustrations in dreamy green, blues and purples. A beautiful story that immerses the reader in a warm and reassuring world of the sea.
Perfect for @blackhistorymonth.org.uk
@ylglondon.bsky.social
An old post for #BlackHistoryMonthUK from @cazapr1.bsky.social :
teenlibrarian.co.uk/2023/10/03/b...
from 2023, Disappointed herself by missing a year haven given up on social media. There will be one for 2025, later in the month. Promise!
An old post for #BlackHistoryMonthUK from @cazapr1.bsky.social :
teenlibrarian.co.uk/2023/10/03/b...
from 2023, Disappointed herself by missing a year haven given up on social media. There will be one for 2025, later in the month. Promise!
Black History Month UK 2023
I said on twitter (‘X’) that I wasn’t going to do a thread of favourite books for Black History Month this year because I’m trying to wean myself off it (but also it may wel…
teenlibrarian.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 9:31 AM
@ylglondon.bsky.social
An old post for #BlackHistoryMonthUK from @cazapr1.bsky.social :
teenlibrarian.co.uk/2023/10/03/b...
from 2023, Disappointed herself by missing a year haven given up on social media. There will be one for 2025, later in the month. Promise!
An old post for #BlackHistoryMonthUK from @cazapr1.bsky.social :
teenlibrarian.co.uk/2023/10/03/b...
from 2023, Disappointed herself by missing a year haven given up on social media. There will be one for 2025, later in the month. Promise!
I was commissioned by @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social to write the KS2 resource. It was a fun and formative project and the the book is out NOW, just in time for Black History Month! @blackhistorymonth.org.uk @blackhistoryfacts.bsky.social
The History of We is a stunning celebration of our shared ancestry and creative heritage and perfect to explore during Black History Month.
Download the KS2 Resource at rocktheboatbooks.com/wp-content/u...
@rocktheboatnews.bsky.social @blackhistorymonth.org.uk @blackhistoryfacts.bsky.social
Download the KS2 Resource at rocktheboatbooks.com/wp-content/u...
@rocktheboatnews.bsky.social @blackhistorymonth.org.uk @blackhistoryfacts.bsky.social
The History of We | Rock The Boat
"A rich and beautifully told history of humanity…Sublime." Joseph Coelho
What did “the beginning” look like? Let us travel back to the start, so far back that all of our roots begin to tell the same...
rocktheboatbooks.com
September 30, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I was commissioned by @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social to write the KS2 resource. It was a fun and formative project and the the book is out NOW, just in time for Black History Month! @blackhistorymonth.org.uk @blackhistoryfacts.bsky.social
Show me the money!
Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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
September 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Show me the money!
Reposted by JanPam
Wonderful exhibition!
Helen Oxenbury: Illustrating the Land of Childhood
Until 14th December 2025
Marie-Louise von Motesiczky Gallery
BURGH HOUSE
NEW END SQUARE
LONDON
NW3 1LT
020 7431 0144
Open Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun 10am - 4pm
FREE ENTRY!
www.burghhouse.org.uk/whats-on/wha...
Until 14th December 2025
Marie-Louise von Motesiczky Gallery
BURGH HOUSE
NEW END SQUARE
LONDON
NW3 1LT
020 7431 0144
Open Wed, Thu, Fri & Sun 10am - 4pm
FREE ENTRY!
www.burghhouse.org.uk/whats-on/wha...
August 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Wonderful exhibition!
Reposted by JanPam
August 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
@ylglondon.bsky.social
The PEN Pinter Prize 2025 @englishpen.bsky.social
Friday 10th October 2025
7pm - 8.15pm
British Library
This year’s PEN Pinter Prize is awarded to novelist, playwright, and short story writer Leila Aboulela..
Book a place at events.bl.uk/events/the-p...
The PEN Pinter Prize 2025 @englishpen.bsky.social
Friday 10th October 2025
7pm - 8.15pm
British Library
This year’s PEN Pinter Prize is awarded to novelist, playwright, and short story writer Leila Aboulela..
Book a place at events.bl.uk/events/the-p...
July 24, 2025 at 6:31 AM
@ylglondon.bsky.social
The PEN Pinter Prize 2025 @englishpen.bsky.social
Friday 10th October 2025
7pm - 8.15pm
British Library
This year’s PEN Pinter Prize is awarded to novelist, playwright, and short story writer Leila Aboulela..
Book a place at events.bl.uk/events/the-p...
The PEN Pinter Prize 2025 @englishpen.bsky.social
Friday 10th October 2025
7pm - 8.15pm
British Library
This year’s PEN Pinter Prize is awarded to novelist, playwright, and short story writer Leila Aboulela..
Book a place at events.bl.uk/events/the-p...
Looks fab!
July 24, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Looks fab!
Tickets and further details at www.eventbrite.com/e/anti-racis...
July 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Tickets and further details at www.eventbrite.com/e/anti-racis...
July 14, 2025 at 1:11 PM
In this recent Inclusive Books for Children Author Chat, I spoke to multi-award-winning author Serena Patel about the first book in her brand-new adventure series, Pia's Pet Club: Puppy Power.
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/blog/author-...
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/blog/author-...
Serena Patel author interview
We talked to award-winning author Serena Patel about her new, dogtastic chapter book, Pia's Pet Club: Puppy Power. Read the exclusive interview on our blog!
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org
July 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
In this recent Inclusive Books for Children Author Chat, I spoke to multi-award-winning author Serena Patel about the first book in her brand-new adventure series, Pia's Pet Club: Puppy Power.
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/blog/author-...
www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/blog/author-...
Exciting news! 2026 will be the National Year of Reading!
Multi-sector partners are joining forces to get everyone reading, to engage new audiences in reading, to encourage reading for pleasure and to change the nation’s reading culture for good.
Read full details at nationalyearofreading.org.uk
Multi-sector partners are joining forces to get everyone reading, to engage new audiences in reading, to encourage reading for pleasure and to change the nation’s reading culture for good.
Read full details at nationalyearofreading.org.uk
Home | National Year of Reading
The National Year of Reading 2026 is a campaign that will engage new audiences in reading, encourage reading for pleasure and change the nation’s reading culture for good. In a fast-moving, AI-power...
nationalyearofreading.org.uk
July 14, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Exciting news! 2026 will be the National Year of Reading!
Multi-sector partners are joining forces to get everyone reading, to engage new audiences in reading, to encourage reading for pleasure and to change the nation’s reading culture for good.
Read full details at nationalyearofreading.org.uk
Multi-sector partners are joining forces to get everyone reading, to engage new audiences in reading, to encourage reading for pleasure and to change the nation’s reading culture for good.
Read full details at nationalyearofreading.org.uk
The IBBY UK Conference
Saturday 8th November 2025
Open Ealing Arts Centre, School Lane,
Dickens Yard,
London W5 2TD
The theme is Whose History? Challenging historical narratives through writing for children and young people.
For further details please contact [email protected]
Saturday 8th November 2025
Open Ealing Arts Centre, School Lane,
Dickens Yard,
London W5 2TD
The theme is Whose History? Challenging historical narratives through writing for children and young people.
For further details please contact [email protected]
July 14, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The IBBY UK Conference
Saturday 8th November 2025
Open Ealing Arts Centre, School Lane,
Dickens Yard,
London W5 2TD
The theme is Whose History? Challenging historical narratives through writing for children and young people.
For further details please contact [email protected]
Saturday 8th November 2025
Open Ealing Arts Centre, School Lane,
Dickens Yard,
London W5 2TD
The theme is Whose History? Challenging historical narratives through writing for children and young people.
For further details please contact [email protected]
YLG Annual Conference
Saturday 6th September 2025
Eastbourne
@askews.bsky.social @hachettechildrens.bsky.social
Please also come along to our informal Unconference on 7th!
Early bird tickets available until 31st July
Programme & booking here: www.cilip.org.uk/event/YLG_2025
Saturday 6th September 2025
Eastbourne
@askews.bsky.social @hachettechildrens.bsky.social
Please also come along to our informal Unconference on 7th!
Early bird tickets available until 31st July
Programme & booking here: www.cilip.org.uk/event/YLG_2025
July 14, 2025 at 12:35 PM
YLG Annual Conference
Saturday 6th September 2025
Eastbourne
@askews.bsky.social @hachettechildrens.bsky.social
Please also come along to our informal Unconference on 7th!
Early bird tickets available until 31st July
Programme & booking here: www.cilip.org.uk/event/YLG_2025
Saturday 6th September 2025
Eastbourne
@askews.bsky.social @hachettechildrens.bsky.social
Please also come along to our informal Unconference on 7th!
Early bird tickets available until 31st July
Programme & booking here: www.cilip.org.uk/event/YLG_2025
July 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
July 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Lit in Colour Teacher Conference 2025
A collaboration between Penguin Books and the British Library, this FREE in-person conference supports KS1 - KS3 English teachers and school librarians.
Saturday 6th September 2025
British Library, London
9.30–17.00
events.bl.uk/events/lit-i...
A collaboration between Penguin Books and the British Library, this FREE in-person conference supports KS1 - KS3 English teachers and school librarians.
Saturday 6th September 2025
British Library, London
9.30–17.00
events.bl.uk/events/lit-i...
Lit in Colour Teacher Conference 2025 | British Library
Join us in-person at this year’s Lit in Colour Teacher Conference – a rich opportunity to deepen your subject knowledge and strengthen your practice when t
events.bl.uk
July 11, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Lit in Colour Teacher Conference 2025
A collaboration between Penguin Books and the British Library, this FREE in-person conference supports KS1 - KS3 English teachers and school librarians.
Saturday 6th September 2025
British Library, London
9.30–17.00
events.bl.uk/events/lit-i...
A collaboration between Penguin Books and the British Library, this FREE in-person conference supports KS1 - KS3 English teachers and school librarians.
Saturday 6th September 2025
British Library, London
9.30–17.00
events.bl.uk/events/lit-i...