@lauraowen1707.bsky.social
Former School Librarian, now started a new role for the National Literacy Trust. Children's book fanatic. Believe being able to read is the right of every child. Will spend my whole career trying to help make that happens . MA Children's Literature.
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We're proud to have collaborated on the Social Reading Spaces report with HarperCollins UK. This new study shows the enormous positive impact of access to books, time to talk about them, and the support of a #schoollibrarian. Read more on our website: bit.ly/3Gy8vjQ #SLAmembers #schoollibrary
New study shows positive impact of social reading spaces
Read the Social Reading Spaces study, conducted by HarperCollins UK and the SLA
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May 1, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We're proud to have collaborated on the Social Reading Spaces report with HarperCollins UK. This new study shows the enormous positive impact of access to books, time to talk about them, and the support of a #schoollibrarian. Read more on our website: bit.ly/3Gy8vjQ #SLAmembers #schoollibrary
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‘Something magical is happening’: sales boom for children’s comics creating young readers of the future www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...
‘Something magical is happening’: sales boom for children’s comics creating young readers of the future
Publishers and analysts say popularity of genres like manga and superhero comics is a gateway into reading
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March 9, 2025 at 2:28 PM
‘Something magical is happening’: sales boom for children’s comics creating young readers of the future www.theguardian.com/books/2025/m...
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Looking forward to this! Join us!
National Literacy Trust Primary Conference - Bradford 27th of March 9-4pm
Join us at the Primary Conference 2025, where thought leaders including A. M. Dassu, Matt Goodfellow and Wilko Wilkes will share their insights on children’s oracy.
Secure your place now:
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Join us at the Primary Conference 2025, where thought leaders including A. M. Dassu, Matt Goodfellow and Wilko Wilkes will share their insights on children’s oracy.
Secure your place now:
lnkd.in/eYiqji-r
March 3, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Looking forward to this! Join us!
National Literacy Trust Primary Conference - Bradford 27th of March 9-4pm
Join us at the Primary Conference 2025, where thought leaders including A. M. Dassu, Matt Goodfellow and Wilko Wilkes will share their insights on children’s oracy.
Secure your place now:
lnkd.in/eYiqji-r
Join us at the Primary Conference 2025, where thought leaders including A. M. Dassu, Matt Goodfellow and Wilko Wilkes will share their insights on children’s oracy.
Secure your place now:
lnkd.in/eYiqji-r
March 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
National Literacy Trust Primary Conference - Bradford 27th of March 9-4pm
Join us at the Primary Conference 2025, where thought leaders including A. M. Dassu, Matt Goodfellow and Wilko Wilkes will share their insights on children’s oracy.
Secure your place now:
lnkd.in/eYiqji-r
Join us at the Primary Conference 2025, where thought leaders including A. M. Dassu, Matt Goodfellow and Wilko Wilkes will share their insights on children’s oracy.
Secure your place now:
lnkd.in/eYiqji-r
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The winners of the Inclusive Books for Children book awards have been announced! 'No collection of children’s books is complete without them!’, co-founder Sarah Satha.
Congrats to winners & shortlisted authors & illustrators #KidLitUK @barefootbooks.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social
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Congrats to winners & shortlisted authors & illustrators #KidLitUK @barefootbooks.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social
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February 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The winners of the Inclusive Books for Children book awards have been announced! 'No collection of children’s books is complete without them!’, co-founder Sarah Satha.
Congrats to winners & shortlisted authors & illustrators #KidLitUK @barefootbooks.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social
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Congrats to winners & shortlisted authors & illustrators #KidLitUK @barefootbooks.bsky.social @nosycrow.bsky.social
buff.ly/41dYvmp
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‘Why should we read aloud in class?’
“The teacher reading aloud and expertly modelling fluency (pace, expression, volume etc.) is likely a better bet than selecting underpractised pupils to read.”
alexquigley.co.uk/who-should-r...
“The teacher reading aloud and expertly modelling fluency (pace, expression, volume etc.) is likely a better bet than selecting underpractised pupils to read.”
alexquigley.co.uk/who-should-r...
Who should read aloud in class?
There are fewer more important acts in all of education than reading in the classroom. From what is read, to the specifics of when, why, and by whom, the how of reading in the classroom can prove a vi...
alexquigley.co.uk
February 20, 2025 at 7:58 AM
‘Why should we read aloud in class?’
“The teacher reading aloud and expertly modelling fluency (pace, expression, volume etc.) is likely a better bet than selecting underpractised pupils to read.”
alexquigley.co.uk/who-should-r...
“The teacher reading aloud and expertly modelling fluency (pace, expression, volume etc.) is likely a better bet than selecting underpractised pupils to read.”
alexquigley.co.uk/who-should-r...
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Announcing the longlist for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2025!🏅🎨 Featuring vibrant colours and innovative mediums, these 16 works delightfully portray themes like caring for nature and the power of reading. 📚🌟 #Carnegies2025 carnegies.co.uk/2025-longlis...
February 12, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Announcing the longlist for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2025!🏅🎨 Featuring vibrant colours and innovative mediums, these 16 works delightfully portray themes like caring for nature and the power of reading. 📚🌟 #Carnegies2025 carnegies.co.uk/2025-longlis...
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We are delighted to share the longlist for the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Writing! 🏅🖋️ Highlighting empathy and diversity, these 19 works range from gripping dystopian adventures to stories about navigating grief and self-esteem. ✍️💫 #Carnegies2025 carnegies.co.uk/2025-longlis...
February 12, 2025 at 9:25 AM
We are delighted to share the longlist for the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Writing! 🏅🖋️ Highlighting empathy and diversity, these 19 works range from gripping dystopian adventures to stories about navigating grief and self-esteem. ✍️💫 #Carnegies2025 carnegies.co.uk/2025-longlis...
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I’m about 170 pages into the new book by @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social and completely loving it.
I’m about 170 pages into the new book by @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social and completely loving it.
Murder at Wintertide
This glorious, gripping whodunnit is as immersive as the deep snow that provides the backdrop to the story and incorporates a realistic portrayal o...
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December 9, 2024 at 8:41 PM
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I’m about 170 pages into the new book by @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social and completely loving it.
I’m about 170 pages into the new book by @fleurhitchcock.bsky.social and completely loving it.
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"This glorious, gripping whodunnit is as immersive as the deep snow that provides the backdrop to the story"
Thank you @booktrust.bsky.social - I'll have that. www.booktrust.org.uk/book/m/murde...
Thank you @booktrust.bsky.social - I'll have that. www.booktrust.org.uk/book/m/murde...
Murder at Wintertide
This glorious, gripping whodunnit is as immersive as the deep snow that provides the backdrop to the story and incorporates a realistic portrayal o...
www.booktrust.org.uk
December 5, 2024 at 3:40 PM
"This glorious, gripping whodunnit is as immersive as the deep snow that provides the backdrop to the story"
Thank you @booktrust.bsky.social - I'll have that. www.booktrust.org.uk/book/m/murde...
Thank you @booktrust.bsky.social - I'll have that. www.booktrust.org.uk/book/m/murde...
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Faber has a new children's literature award for unpublished manuscripts #UKKidLit #UKKidLitNews www.faber.co.uk/journal/fabe...
Faber launches Action! Prize | Journal, News | Faber
Faber launches the Action! Prize in direct response to research from the National Literacy Trust that reveals children’s reading enjoyment is at its lowest level in almost two decades, and that the pr...
www.faber.co.uk
November 20, 2024 at 10:29 PM
Faber has a new children's literature award for unpublished manuscripts #UKKidLit #UKKidLitNews www.faber.co.uk/journal/fabe...
Having to read the second book in the incredible Podkin series by @kieranlarwood.bsky.social as fast as possible..not a hardship as its fantastic, but I have a 9 year old pupil who I recommended the first one too the other day, and he has already finished and is desperately wanting more.
November 20, 2024 at 12:34 PM
Having to read the second book in the incredible Podkin series by @kieranlarwood.bsky.social as fast as possible..not a hardship as its fantastic, but I have a 9 year old pupil who I recommended the first one too the other day, and he has already finished and is desperately wanting more.
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If you’re wondering which books to select for your school or classroom @imaginecentre have over 2000 book reviews that you can search by theme, subject, genre and age, reviewed by a panel of teachers, librarians and literacy specialists. Here’s the link:
justimagine.co.uk/childrens-book…
justimagine.co.uk/childrens-book…
November 20, 2024 at 9:50 AM
If you’re wondering which books to select for your school or classroom @imaginecentre have over 2000 book reviews that you can search by theme, subject, genre and age, reviewed by a panel of teachers, librarians and literacy specialists. Here’s the link:
justimagine.co.uk/childrens-book…
justimagine.co.uk/childrens-book…
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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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November 17, 2024 at 3:52 PM
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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