Keep #WorldBookDay alive all year round!

We're sharing the bookish joy happening in schools across the UK so you can keep the pleasure for reading alive. First up, English Lead Jon Biddle shares his expertise.

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Great to see this positive research showing the benefits of reading for pleasure in all ages and the growing popularity of YA fiction.

Schools are invited to attend the virtual CLPE #CLiPPA shortlist announcement.
On Wednesday the 8th May, award-winning poet and chair of this year's judges, Liz Berry will host the live announcement at 2:15pm.
Read how to register and get your invite:
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The shortlist for the English 4-11 Picture Book Awards was announced this week.

Presented by the English Association to the best children’s picture books of the year. Have you had a chance to discover the shortlist?

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The 2024 Branford Boase Award Shortlist is here!

Congratulations to Matt Goodfellow, Jenny Ireland, Hiba Noor Khan, Nathanael Lessore, beth lincoln (updates only), Ayaan Mohamud is away 🍉.

Discover and shop the shortlist now:
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A Student from St Hilda's CE has been named UK Pupil Library Assistant of the Year.
In a special London ceremony led by School Library Association (SLA) and CILIP SLG and hosted by Pearson Schools UK, the award was presented by Children's laureate Joseph Coelho is laureating!.

Read more:
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Congratulations to the competition winners at SmardenPrimarySchool the children received LoveReading4Kids gift cards as prizes.
Gift cards make great prizes and gifts for schools, with 25% of every book purchase donated to your school to fund more books: lovereading4kids.co.uk/gift-cards

Happy #WorldBookNight !

We're so happy to be celebrating books with readers all over the nation!

We hope you'll be joining us for the #ReadingHour from 7-8pm tonight.

Let us know in the comments if you're attending or hosting a World Book Night event 👇

Are you joining tonight? Reading whatever but together … worldbooknight.org and maybe blethering about it afterwards too? 👏👏The Reading Agency In homes, pubs, clubs etc- sharing the joy of reading
🌟World Book Night UK 🌟

Register now if you want your class to take part in CLiPPA 2024 AND be invited to the exclusive schools shortlist event on the 8th May! For more info and details on how to get involved: clpe.org.uk/poetry/CLiPPA/…

'A dreamy but dramatic picture book in three acts' Andrea Reece Expert Reviewer

A Midsummer Night's Drama (3+/5+) by Louie Stowell Illustrated by #IsobelLundie Little Tiger Books

Perfect for introducing theatre and William Shakespeare to young readers:
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Because this matters. And books change lives #LiteracyPledge National Literacy Trust 📚

'Discover the joy of being a square peg in a round hole in this hilarious celebration of non-conformity.' Amy McKay, Expert Reviewer

Champ (7+/9+) by Payam Ebrahimi, Illustrated by Reza Dalvand, Greystone Kids

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Oooh what a lovely book post! As if a new Katya Balen is not treat enough!! Thanks Bloomsbury Kids & YA UK

We are delighted to have been recognised by Small Business Britain for their forthcoming The Small Awards in the Mission Possible category.

With over £50,000 donated to schools, we're making a difference right across the UK.

Keep your fingers crossed for us on May 16th.

We are delighted to be shortlisted for #BookRetailerofTheYear in The Bookseller #BritishBookAwards !
We're passionate about reading for pleasure and helping fund school libraries. Thank you to our fabulous team, friends, partners and supporters.
Good luck to all the nominees.

An absolutely gorgeous Staff Pick for April!

'Celebrating Afro-Caribbean heritage in a twist on the tale of Rapunzel' Joy Court, Expert Reviewer

The Magic Callaloo (5+/7+) by Trish Cooke, Illustrated by Sophie Bass, Walker Books

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'A positive, practical, friendly guide for children with ADHD.' Andrea Reece, Expert Reviewer

My Amazing ADHD Brain (3+/5+) by Emily Snape, Vie, Octopus Publishing

Discover this beautifully illustrated, positive picture book exploring ADHD:
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'A rich, rewarding, character driven story about football, family and friendship.' Joy Court, Expert Reviewer

Me and Aaron Ramsey (9+/11+) by Manon Steffan Ros Firefly Press

Find out more, read and extract and order:
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Artezans: The Forgotten Magic Book (9+/11+) by L. D. Lapinski Hachette Children's Group

'An action-packed, atmospheric adventure, full of real thrills and scares ... The next episode can’t come soon enough.' Andrea Reece Expert Reviewer

Order for your school library:
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