JanPam
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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
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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
October 3, 2025 at 10:19 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!
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…
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October 3, 2025 at 9:31 AM
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
September 30, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Show me the money!
September 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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...
August 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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August 28, 2025 at 12:13 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...
July 24, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Looks fab!
July 24, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Tickets and further details at www.eventbrite.com/e/anti-racis...
July 14, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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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-...
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
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
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
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]
July 14, 2025 at 12:37 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
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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...
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
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