A pleasure and a privilege to be able to join the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Empathy Lab last night. So much we can learn from their invaluable work to help us build the skills to understand each other. empathylab.uk/about

Have only read a few of them so far but I'm very excited by the books on the longlist for the 2025 Klaus Flugge Prize. So important for new picturebook creators to get this spotlight. www.klausfluggeprize.co.uk

My latest article for @neunion.bsky.social Educate magazine is about non-fiction. It's often overlooked when talking about reading in the classroom and it shouldn't be. An exciting non-fiction text can engage readers just as well as any other. @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social @teresacremin.bsky.social

How exciting this arrived today! I am getting stuck in straight away! Thanks @otterbarrybooks.bsky.social @mattgoodfellow.bsky.social yahoo! Can’t wait ! 😜 @mattcourtney.bsky.social @debrakidd.bsky.social @jonnybid.bsky.social @jonny-walker.bsky.social

We're thrilled that our next #BookTrustRepresents virtual author visit is with Alex Falase-Koya!

Join us on 12 March for a super session with Alex, ideal for Years 3 and 4 - plus, 60 registered schools will receive 60 free books.

Book your spot now 👇

www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/p...

World Book Day has the most sustained impact when it's used as a springboard for developing a school culture of reading. This year, we're exploring Daniel Pennac's Rights of the Reader (beautifully illustrated by Quentin Blake). Each class will develop their own set of reading rights and share them.

Our research shows nearly a third of children do not have multiple reading influencers in their lives.

It's essential we support as many people as possible to share stories with young children - helping them to enjoy the lifelong benefits of reading:

www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/i...

If you want to share a really special gift this #ValentinesDay, read to a child.

It's an expression of love that will last a lifetime ❤️ @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social

I love the work of Helen Rutter and grew up adoring choose your own adventure books, so this is a match made in heaven! Definitely solves the dilemma of what we are going to read as a class next half term.

When a class have got independent reading time, try to sit with the children and read alongside them. Share the book you're reading, talk about why you're enjoying it and ask them about their choices. The impact on attitudes to reading will be massive. Organising the glue tray can wait.

We have 4 RIOTOUSLY FUNNY copies of #JuliusZebra #CommotionInAncientChina by @stupidmonster.bsky.social
to #win!
If you crave an action-packed adventure full of illustrated silliness with Julius & friends in Ancient China…
Repost & Follow by Feb 21 to enter
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #WRDMagComp

Looking for some non-fiction books for your classroom? Our brilliant Librarian Phoebe, has chosen her favourite non-fiction texts from our Power of Reading collection, to celebrate #NonFictionNovember! Watch this video to find out more...

#TBT to CLiPPA 2024! 🎉
The CLiPPA (Centre for Literacy in Primary Poetry Award) is the only award that celebrates outstanding poetry published for children in the UK.
Sign-up to take part in the CLiPPA 2025 shadowing scheme via our website! clpe.org.uk/poetry/CLiPPA

#CLiPPA #ChildrensPoetry

We have 2 sets of the EPIC #Wolfstongue trilogy by Sam Thompson ✏️ @AnnaTromop to #WIN!
What will Sally & Faolan discover beyond their safe settlement in the forest & can they trust Reynard to guide them?
For the chance to find out RT/Flw by Nov 22
@LittleIslandBks #WRDMagComp