It is #LiteracyDay2026 today, this year the overriding theme is 'Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity' which is certainly something we wholeheartedly support here at Authors Aloud UK @unesco.bsky.social How are you marking the day, we'd love to hear about it www.unesco.org/en/days/lite...

We're definitely feeling the #summervibes in the AAUK office and we hope you all have a wonderful, restful summer with lots of reading and relaxing #goallin authorsalouduk.co.uk

Congratulations to Patrice Lawrence, the new #UKChildrensLaureate , such a great choice, we are thrilled!

A warm Authors Aloud UK welcome to Paterson Joseph who has recently joined us. You can read more about Paterson & find out how to book him here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/pate...

Primary schools in London & the SE sound the bargain klaxon! Popular author @sufiyaahmed.bsky.social is offering a 50% discount for visits in Sept , to help get you off to a great start for the remainder of the #yearofreading #goallin Book here:https://authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/sufiya-ahmed/

We are starting this week off with some #poetry from Adisa aka The Verbalizer , we could listen to him for hours. Adisa does have some slots left for bookings before the end of term , find out how to book him here : authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/adisa/ #goallin

Author @saviour.bsky.social has given us an amazing offer for schools in & around East Yorkshire to celebrate the publication of his latest book #theelephantandtheemperor , £70 reduction on visits with no travel expenses! Better snap this up quickly : authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/savi... #goallin

We had such a wonderful time yesterday #carnegies2026 , congratulations to the winners & to those on the longlist & shortlist, such an amazing celebration of reading & books #goallin

Just 1 more day until the #Carnegies2026 announcements & we are looking forward to being there & celebrating the winners. It's such an amazing achievement to be shortlisted so we'd like to congratulate all the authors & illustrators & wish you all good luck @carnegiemedals.bsky.social

This #RefugeeWeek we're shining a light on author @sufiyaahmed.bsky.social , whose powerful stories explore themes of identity, belonging, courage and hope. Find out more about Sufiya's school visits & book her here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/sufi...

Our featured author today is #SamAngus & particularly her novel, Captain as its #RefugeeWeek You can book Sam for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/sam-... #GoAllIn

Last day tomorrow of #empathydayfestival & we hope you have found some great suggestions of books that make #readingforempathy easier. These four that are included on the list from our authors are excellent 😊 #goallin authorsalouduk.co.uk

The #EmpathyDayFestival continues this week so we'd like to draw your attention to more of our authors/poets whose brilliant books are included in the #readforempathy book lists @empathylabuk.bsky.social #goallin authorsalouduk.co.uk

It's day one of the #empathydayfestival , we hope you are all getting involved! Here's a few of our authors' books that are included in the #readforempathy booklists , all great stories. Find out more about the authors on our website authorsalouduk.co.uk @empathylabuk.bsky.social #goallin

Today our spotlight is on author Joanne Owen and the sessions she can deliver in both primary and secondary schools . You can find out more about Joanne & book her here : authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/joan... #goallin

On this lovely sunny day we're featuring @stupidmonster.bsky.social because just like the sun his books always make us smile, especially #mightymegapets ! You can book Gary for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/gary...

Our featured author today is Adam Baron , his novel Boy Under Water is a particularly apt read for #mentalhealthawarenessmonth You can book Adam for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/adam...

Happy #bookbirthday today to @saviour.bsky.social for #bookofsongs . You can find out more about Saviour's adventurous stories and book him for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/savi...

Wow look at all these fab books our authors had published yesterday, congratulations to all , just in time for a weekend read! #bookbirthday #publicationday #goallin

Happy birthday @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social ! We don't think we could possibly choose a favourite book of Michael's but as it is Ridiculous Raps & Rhymes #bookbirthday , we'll focus on that! @mrmcgrammar.bsky.social #goallin

#SATs season is coming up & things can start to feel a bit full on, this can be when some children need creativity the most. #GillianMcClure uses drawing & storytelling to help pupils find ideas & build confidence without pressure. It doesn’t have to start with writing. Good luck everyone #goallin

We'll be reading these two great books by Sophy Henn & James Carter today for #internationaljazzday , are there any other books you'd recommend for music loving young readers? authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/soph... authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/jame...

Today a big Authors Aloud UK welcome goes out to @clairelinney.bsky.social , we're very happy to be working with you 😊 You can find out more about Claire's school visits here:https://authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/claire-linney/ #schoolvisits #goallin

Today we'd like to extend a big Authors Aloud UK welcome to Vashti Hardy , who has been added to our books 😀Learn more about Vashti & book her for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/vash... #goallin #authorvisit

We'd like to extend a big Authors Aloud UK welcome to #MariesaDulak , who has now been added to our books 😀Learn more about Mariesa & book her for a visit here: authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/mari...

Our featured illustrator today #worldartday is #KateLeiper , we are sure you will enjoy her mythical and nature themed illustrations and so will your students. You can book Kate for a visit here authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/kate... #goallin

Happy #worldartday! Our featured illustrator today is Liz Million , we love her fun drawings 😊 You can book Liz for a visit here authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/liz-... #goallin

Our featured illustrator today is Steve Webb , we are sure your pupils will love his Peng and Spanners graphic novel series! You can book Steve for a visit here:https://authorsalouduk.co.uk/speaker/steve-webb/ #goallin #schoolvisits #worldartday

We were at the Federation of Childrens Book Groups conference this weekend where @mossmontmomery.bsky.social & #MalcolmDuffy were in conversation with Sarah Stuffins as they were two of the 2025 winners of the Children’s Book Award. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH 😊👏🌟#Goallin

Happy Easter everyone, we hope the long weekend gives you more time to read amazing books ........whilst enjoying a little bit of chocolate of course! authorsalouduk.co.uk #goallin