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School Library Association (SLA)

3 years

Read why a school library was an important investment for Richard Gerver as a headteacher

Why The School Library Was My First Investment - Richard Gerver - TeachingTimes

Richard Gerver, who has been called one of the country’s most inspirational and successful school leaders, urges schools to recognise the power of school libraries

www.teachingtimes.com

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As we don't judge books by their covers, this #ValentinesDay & #BookGivingDay we're spreading the love with a mystery #giveaway in which 10 lucky people have the chance to #win a #free bundle of TWO surprise children's books! 📚💛 Simply #follow and #RT to enter! Good luck 🤞🍀

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Statement in response to the Education Commission of Southwark Archdiocese's decision regarding an author visit.

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Whether you're going #BackToSchool today or are already settled in, you can never have too many #FREE books! 📚 And as we don't judge books by their covers, we're running a mystery #giveaway for 2 lucky winners. 👀 Just #follow , #RT and tell us the age you'd like to #WIN ! 👇🏼

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"Football is more than a game, it’s also about people and stories." We had the privilege to speak to @Ankaman616 , co-author of @MarcusRashford 's 'You Are a Champion', about working on this inspiring book & how football's influence extends beyond the pitch

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As we don't judge books by their covers, this #ValentinesDay2022 & #BookGivingDay we're spreading the love by giving 2 people the chance to #WIN a bundle of 2 surprise children's books in a mystery #giveaway !💚 To enter, #follow , #RT and tell us if you'd like Primary/Secondary👇

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The School Librarian of the Year 2018 is... Emma Suffield 🥂🥂🥂✨✨✨🍾🍾🍾

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And our School Librarian of the Year is... 🥁 Kristabelle Williams, from Addey and Stanhope School (London) 🥳🎉🍾 Huge congratulations @libthroughthis , throughly well-deserved! 👏 #SLYA21

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It's #NationalReadABookDay , and we want to help you get more children reading with a brilliant book #giveaway ! 😍📚 For your chance to #WIN a #FREE pair of primary or secondary titles, simply #follow , #RT and tell us which bundle you're after by commenting below 👇 Good luck! 🍀

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To celebrate #InternationalChildrensBookDay , we're giving you the chance to #WIN these great reads from @SteveColeBooks and @DarrenSimpson44 for #free in our #giveaway ! Just #follow and #RT to enter - winner announced 06/04! Good luck 🤞🍀 #ICBD @IBBYINT

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We’re extremely proud to be signatories to @CressidaCowell 's powerful letter calling for the vital investment in primary school libraries. Libraries are life-changing, and support from the government will go a long way to ensuring all children thrive. #LifeChangingLibraries

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Today, as @UKLaureate , I have written an open letter to the govt @10DowningStreet calling on them to put primary school libraries at the heart of our pandemic response, with £100m yearly investment. Read here; please share with #lifechanginglibraries

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Hooray! Today is our 85th birthday! 🎈🎉 And we're delighted to mark the occasion with our BIGGEST BOOK #GIVEAWAY EVER 🤩 We're celebrating 85 years by giving our members the chance to WIN 85 books for their school. Click here to enter 👉 #CelebrateSLA

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Happy #NationalLibrarianDay to all the incredible school library staff who tirelessly provide access to vital resources, encourage a love of reading and generally make a huge difference to so many lives every day. 🌟📚 We're very proud to be part of this wonderful community. 💛

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7 years

Today we are celebrating illustration #favekidsbookart starting with this glorious jumble of books fr Colin Thompson's How To Live Forever

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Some schools need to be aware that sharing entire PDFs of books published in the last 70 years (approx) is a breach of copyright & by sharing them your school is at risk. There are fantastic e-book companies out there, many of whom are doing what they can to support. #edutwitter

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6 years

#GreatSchoolLibraries is a go!Sign up to receive updates & to engage with the campaign.We will work tirelessly over the next 3 yrs to raise understanding & prove that schl libs have impact & are cost effective for the range of services they deliver.

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‘A school library should be the centre of the school, the sun at the centre & they are like greenhouses for brains. But even more than the sanctuary of libraries more than ever we all need the sanctuary of books.’ @nicolamorgan #buildingidentities

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To encourage young people to look after their mental wellbeing this #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek , we're giving you the chance to #WIN a #FREE copy of @lexcanroar 's brilliant YA self-help book in today's #giveaway 🌟 Just #follow and #RT to enter - good luck! 🤞🍀 #FreebieFriday

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5 years

Happy #RoaldDahlDay ! Do you have a favourite Dahl character? Matilda shares our love of books & #quentinblake depicts her perfectly ♥️ How are you celebrating today?

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School Librarian of the Year Award: Finalists for 2018 - four exciting and innovative school librarians...

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Did you know that #October1st is the start of #InternationalSchoolLibraryMonth ? 😍 Let's celebrate what makes school libraries so special. Ahead of #LibrariesWeek , we want to hear about a magic moment where you realised the immense impact your work has. Drop a comment below! 👇

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The School Librarian of the Year for 2019 is ..... ..Ros Harding @KSCLibrarian ! Congratulations to Ros and to Chantal and Helen, such a fantastic Honour List and we hope you enjoy your next year Ros #SLYA19

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7 years

Chris Riddell to be new SLA President from June...

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New SLA Infographic "A School Library Is Powerful" available now in web and print formats

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#ChildrensLaureate @CressidaCowell "Boosting creative writing in schools and halting the decline of primary school libraries will be the focus of her attention in the first instance." We can help with that.

Cressida Cowell: New Children's Laureate wants to 'take on TV'

How To Train Your Dragon author Cressida Cowell wants to have "free writing" time in schools.

www.bbc.co.uk

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5 years

To help you celebrate #Apollo50th we have a prize of 3 gorgeous books to #giveaway . Just retweet and follow before 5th July , winner will be chosen at random. Good luck! #BookGiveAway @_Reading_Rocks_

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We're very saddened to hear the news of Eric Carle's passing. The creator of many beloved classics, his extraordinary talent has had a monumental impact on generations of young readers. Our thoughts are with his friends and family. 💛

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4 years

To celebrate the #IBA2020 announcement last night we have a brilliant competition for schools, librarians & teachers. Like and invite a friend for the shortlist you'd like to win. Competition closes 3pm Monday and there’s 10 sets of each shortlist to win. UK only.

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✨ 📚 School libraries have a measurable impact on students' attainment and learning outcomes. They are vital. 📚 ✨ #LibrariesTransform

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To celebrate the life and work of Douglas Adams this #TowelDay , we're giving you the chance to #WIN 1 of 3 #FREE copies of @MacmillanKidsUK 's stunning anniversary edition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, illustrated by @chrisriddell50 💫 Simply #follow and #RT to enter!

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5 years

Happy Christmas Eve! We have beautiful book for your school, a free place on a training course and a set of Chris Riddell owl postcards to win today. 3 individual winners will be selected at random. Simply like or retweet using #slaxmas24 *t&cs apply for the training course

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7 years

This small bear would be very sad today , farewell Mr Bond, thank you for all the joy you gave us. #RIPMichaelBond

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#1stNovember marks the start of #NonFictionNovember , and we're celebrating with a #giveaway ! 🎁 For your chance to #WIN a #FREE primary or secondary information title, just #follow , #RT and comment below to let us know which book you'd like... ⤵️ Good luck! 🤞🏼🍀

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School Library Association (SLA)

@uksla

4 years

We have another two absolutely fabulous factual books to give away today - only one day to go until the #IBA2020 award announcement! RT & follow for a chance to win these lovely books before midnight tonight #bookgiveaway #nonfictionnovember @HachetteKids @Petersbooks

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Schools - things are very difficult at the moment, but please be careful with what you are hosting online. How much of a book are you allowed to reproduce? Who should it be accessible to? What is fair use? Which publishers have extended their permissions? 1/2 #edutwitter

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It's here! Today we're absolutely thrilled to announce our #IBA21 shortlist 🎉 We hope these outstanding information books will help nurture curiosity, extend knowledge and encourage a love of reading. Full details here 👉

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School Librarian of the Year Award: three exciting and innovative librarians honoured in 2019...

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Thanks to fab @BarringtonStoke we have two signed (yes, signed!!) copies of wonderfully spooky tale Grave Matter by our new patron @junodawson & illustrated by @Alex_T_Smith to give away! Just rt & follow, 2 lucky winners will be chosen this Friday 👻📚 #bookgiveaway

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Next, we're thrilled to announce that our 2023 Primary School Librarian of the Year is... 🥁 ⭐️ @HamertonSally ⭐️ @TMHPrimary 's Headteacher says "Two Mile Hill Primary is a better school because of Sally." Congratulations! 👏🏼 #SLACelebrates @AuthorsAbroad_

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We're thrilled to announce the Honour List for our 2022 School Librarian of the Year Award (Primary), sponsored by @AuthorsAbroad_ 🏅 🌟 @rumena_aktar , @FirsPrimary 🌟 Jenny Griffiths @RPPS_Library , @RPPSlondon Congratulations! 👏 #SLACelebrates

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In support of the @readingagency 's #SummerOfReading , every week we'll be releasing a #TopTip to help children unlock a love of reading... 📖 This week is a reminder that it's important to give children access to books in which they can see themselves. 💛 #RepresentationMatters

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We’re delighted to announce the winner of the 2022 SLA Secondary School Librarian of the Year Award, supported by The Foyle Foundation. 🌟 @Derek_France , from @_PLlibrary_ @PrestonLodgeHS 🌟 Congratulations! #SLACelebrates #SLACelebrates

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School Library Association (SLA)

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It's here! Today we're thrilled to announce our #IBA22 shortlist! 🏆🎉 Made up of 10 titles that draw on themes of science, art and diversity, we hope these books will help nurture curiosity, extend knowledge and encourage a love of reading. More here 👉

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5 years

Welcome to the first day of our SLA Members Advent Calendar. For a chance of winning this book like or retweet using #slaxmas1 Good Luck!

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We're proud to announce that our 2023 Secondary School Librarian of the Year is... 🥁 ⭐️ @HamletBridget ( @rusheymeadlib )⭐️ @RusheyMeadAcad say they are grateful for Bridget "cementing our school library as the heart and soul of the school." 👏🏼 #SLACelebrates @OverDriveInc

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Fantastic illustration of @neilhimself 's word by our President @chrisriddell50 . Its why all schools need #GreatSchoolLibraries

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"While children may learn to read in the classroom… in the school library, they learn to be readers."📖✨ One of our favourite quotes from @AlecJAWilliams ' #GetEveryoneReading . @CressidaCowell is right, libraries truly are life-changing. Get yours here:

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5 years

Happy #WBD19 ! How will you be celebrating in your school? #WorldBookDay19

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@uksla

1 year

🎉 Today's the day! 🏆 We're thrilled to announce the shortlists for both our Primary and Secondary School Librarian of the Year Awards. Check out the announcement here 👉🏼 @AuthorsAbroad_ @Sorareadingapp

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Appearances aren't everything, and we don't judge books by their covers! So this #ValentinesDay & #BookGivingDay we're spreading the love by giving 2 people the chance to #WIN 2 books in a mystery #giveaway ! ❤️ #Follow , #RT & tell us your Primary/Secondary preference to enter👇🏼

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Just 1 week to go until our #IBA21 shortlist is announced! ⏰ To celebrate, we're giving you the chance to #WIN the entire collection of shortlisted titles for #FREE in our surprise #giveaway ! Simply #follow and #RT to enter - good luck 🤞🍀

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Fancy receiving #FREE books for your school? 📚 Join in with this year's #IBA21 and you could receive a collection of the shortlisted titles! We'll provide the books, all you have to do is share your experience of using them... Interested? Details here 👉

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2 years

For ages 8-12, the winner of the Children's Choice is... BLACK AND BRITISH: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY ✍️ Written by @DavidOlusoga ✏️ Illustrated by @JakeIllustrate & @MellenyTaylor 📖 Published by @MacmillanKidsUK Congrats! 👏🏼 #IBA22

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We are delighted to announce our Honour List for the School Librarian of the Year Award 2020/21.

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It's here! Today we're delighted to reveal our #IBA21 longlist... 🎉 We hope this brilliant selection of information books will help nurture curiosity, extend knowledge and encourage a love of reading. Congratulations to everyone listed:

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“Heads of schools have recognised the value of librarians since the first lockdown."🌟 We're so proud of how the sector has responded to #COVID19 . It's great to see school library staff being celebrated for their inspiring work in @thebookseller today:

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7 years

School dramatically increases book borrowing due to the efforts of their librarian

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@uksla

4 years

Less than 4 hours to our #IBA2020 announcements & we are beyond excited!! To share the #nonfictionnovember love we are giving away this fantastic stack of books , RT, tag a friend & follow for the chance to win before the witching hour tonight @HachetteKids @Petersbooks

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4 years

We are devastated to hear of the death of SLA Patron Wendy Cooling. An amazing woman, and passionate advocate of reading for all. Our thoughts are with her family at this time.

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Christmas is coming, and to help you get that #FridayFeeling we're brining you a fantastic, festive #giveaway ! 🎄🎁🌟 For your chance to #WIN two #FREE titles from the selection below, simply #follow , #RT and comment your favourite #Christmas read 👇 Good luck! ✨

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3 years

The shortlists for the @The_UKLA 2021 Book Awards have just been announced! 🎉 Huge congratulations to all the talented authors and illustrators listed. See which incredible books made the line-up here:

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4 years

#NationalPoetryDay giveaway! Thanks to @MacmillanKidsUK we have a copy of SLA President @chrisriddell50 Poems To Save the World. RT and you might be the lucky winner 😀🕶

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@uksla

4 years

We're delighted to announce that Richard Gerver is the new SLA President for the next three years. A huge thanks to Chris Riddell for all his time, passion and incredible support.

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5 years

We've just launched our new website! Take a look - there's lots of exciting new things as well. Can you spot them? #SLAOwls We'll reveal more later!

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@uksla

3 years

Huge congratulations to all the brilliant authors and illustrators who made the @CILIPCKG 2021 shortlists! 🏆 Celebrating outstanding reading experiences for children & young people, browse the full list of #BestChildrensBooks here: 🤩 #CKG21 @CILIPinfo

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‘We need school libraries, we need ringfencing of funding for libraries & we need to shout about it!’ @JackieMorrisArt #BuildingIdentities

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. @OpenUniversity research finds reading for pleasure the most popular #lockdown pastime, with 3 in 10 adults saying they read for fun during the 2020 lockdowns. We might be biased, but what do you think? Are books the best pastime? Is this statistic surprising? #ThursdayThoughts

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We’re so excited to be at sunny Westminster today for a special SLA Roundtable discussing how school libraries can educate, empower and level up our communities! 📚🌟 #LibrariansOnTour #SLALevelUp

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3 years

In support of #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek , we want to encourage conversations with young people about their mental health. That's why we're running a #bookgiveaway for this guide to managing anxiety for 9-13 year olds 🧠📖 Just #follow and #RT for your chance to win! ✨

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2 years

We're delighted that our journal, TSL, has been shortlisted in the @memcomUK Awards. The tweet below, posted earlier today, shows a bit about why! Huge thanks to all our contributers, and all those who've worked to make it what it is, past and present! 🥳

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@uksla

7 years

easyJet has just launched a book club to keep kids entertained mid-flight via @MetroUK

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4 years

And the overall winner for is #IBA2020 is... Africa Amazing Africa!

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@uksla

2 years

Great to hear @frankcottrell_b & @redbreastedbird on @BBCr4today championing school libraries and the need for more critical reviews of children's books. 👏🏼 We proudly support school libraries and publish 200+ book reviews in our quarterly journal... 📖

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We know this. School librarians know this. More people need to know this

Why Harry Potter and Paddington Bear are essential reading … for grown-ups

Oxford don champions children’s books as figures show that sales to adults are soaring

www.theguardian.com

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3 years

We love this graphic! It does a brilliant job of highlighting the immense value of school libraries...💛📚

SLAV

@SLAVConnects

3 years

What a school library can do for you – research links

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6 years

Happy New Year everyone, let’s make 2019 a year when #GreatSchoolLibraries go from strength to strength!

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4 years

Happy 1st of December everyone! We are running a book advent calendar every day up until Christmas with a different book to win each day, just RT & follow before midnight each day for the chance to win! @WalkerBooksUK

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Today we're thrilled to announce our #IBA24 shortlist! 🏆 Prominent in this year’s shortlist are books which help children find their place in the world. We hope these titles will nurture curiosity, extend knowledge and encourage a love of reading. 👉🏼

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We’re thrilled to announce the joint winners of the 2022 SLA Primary School Librarian of the Year Award, sponsored by @AuthorsAbroad_ 🏅 🌟 @rumena_aktar , from @FirsPrimary 🌟Jenny Griffiths, from @RPPS_Library @RPPSlondon Huge congratulations both! 👏🏼 #SLACelebrates

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#HappyHalloween ! We're celebrating with a spook-tacular #giveaway courtesy of our friends at @thamesandhudson ... 👻 Simply #follow and #RT for your chance to #WIN a #FREE copy of @jenvcampbell 's latest chilling read, THE SISTER WHO ATE HER BROTHERS 🦇 Good luck! 🤞 #halloween2021

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We are updating our School Closure Resources pages to highlight resources: Get in touch if you need more support or have questions about copyright. Lots of us can help @PublishersAssoc @ALCS_UK 2/2

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Exciting news! @7Stories are running a FREE digital event for schools on Thursday 11th Feb where beloved author #MichaelMorpurgo will be talking about some of his best-loved tales, as well as reading from his latest book, Boy Giant. 📚 More info here 👉

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We're delighted to announce that the Overall Children's Choice Winner of the 2022 Information Book Award is... BLACK AND BRITISH: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY ✍️ Written by @DavidOlusoga ✏️ Illustrated by @JakeIllustrate & @MellenyTaylor 📖 Published by @MacmillanKidsUK #IBA22

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4 years

Our first #bookgiveaway for #BookGivingDay is especially for primary schools, you could add these three wonderful books to your school library, just Follow & RT for a chance to win

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Never underestimate the power of a school library to change lives. 📚 ✨ #LifeChangingLibraries #LibrariesTransform @Booktrust

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Without libraries we are less human and more profoundly alone | Nicola Davies

Councils threaten libraries with closure and then rely on volunteers to keep them open. But professional librarians are the key to a healthy library

www.theguardian.com

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What a gorgeous school library display for the festive season! 😍🎄✨

Matt Dickinson

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@IlshamLAP @IlshamEngHub this is very cool! Nicely done ! Happy Christmas @uksla @AccessitLib

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It’s finally here - this afternoon we’ll be announcing the winner of the School Librarian of the Year Award! All three librarians on our Honour List are amazing, congratulations to @KSCLibrarian @Ravenreaderx and @KGS_Library , we hope you have a wonderful day #SLYA19

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'Librarians are like mountain guides for books and as a child my school librarian led me to love books, as we only had one shelf of books at home' @JackieMorrisArt #CKG19

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BBC News - Books send homeless man 'into a different world'

The homeless man who set up a book club

Lee Ayres has set up his own book group supported by a library.

www.bbc.co.uk

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4 years

We were really looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow, but its completely understandable. To try & reduce everyone's disappointment we'll do a giveaway until 4pm to celebrate #readingteachers just like & follow before then to be one of 10 winners. @TeresaCremin @OpenUni_RfP

Reading for Pleasure 🧶

@OpenUni_RfP

4 years

POSTPONED:Cambridge Conference Saturday 14th March is postponed due to unprecedented circumstances. 👎We are deeply saddened but will map a new date. Thanks to all delegates, presenters and admin. These are extraordinary times.

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@uksla

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🚨 #GIVEAWAY ALERT! @kidslitfest celebrates its 10th birthday on 22 & 23 June with an amazing programme - and they're giving you the chance to #WIN a #FREE bundle of books from some of the talent appearing! Follow us, @kidslitfest , and share this post before 7th May to enter 🎁

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School Library Association (SLA)

@uksla

5 years

Children’s choice winner for 12 & over is.......Politics For Beginners!! Judges choice is .......also Politics For Beginners!! #IBA19

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School Library Association (SLA)

@uksla

6 years

#dreamsSLA Dr Dorothy Williams @uksla says there is solid evidence of impact of school libraries on learning. Strong school library programs in US led to higher test scores. Her presentation will be on the SLA website.

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School Library Association (SLA)

@uksla

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It's here! Today we're thrilled to announce our #IBA23 shortlist! 🏆 Covering a wide range of themes - including diversity, migration, history and more - we hope these books will nurture curiosity, extend knowledge and encourage a love of reading. More 👉🏼

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School Library Association (SLA)

@uksla

5 years

This Libraries Week we're launching our new campaign - to see school libraries with their own pages on school websites - not just used for background images! Show us your school library website using #proudlibraryprovision

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School Library Association (SLA)

@uksla

3 years

We love this! Never underestimate the power of a good reading environment 😂👏📚

Ms. Mileham

@MariMilehamIHES

3 years

This student created his own cozy atmosphere today and I absolutely love it 😂

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School Library Association (SLA)

@uksla

2 years

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of brilliant author and illustrator, Marcus Sedgwick. His books are classroom staples and beloved reads that have a lasting impact on children and adults everywhere. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. 💙

The Bookseller

@thebookseller

2 years

Award-winning writer and illustrator of both adult and children’s fiction, non-fiction and academic essays Marcus Sedgwick has died aged 54. Read here:

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School Library Association (SLA)

@uksla

3 years

Reading builds empathy, and if ever the world needed more empathy, it’s now. 🌎💫 So it's wonderful to see @EmpathyLabUK 's 2021 #ReadForEmpathy collection launched today! Browse the books and accompanying guides here:

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@uksla

7 years

'If we push children to become the readers we want them to be, they may not become readers at all' @redbreastedbird

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