Caroline Fielding
@cazapr1.bsky.social
Chartered School Librarian, CILIP @YLGLondon Committee, National conference exhibition manager, Bea keeper. She/her
Postie just delivered a finished copy of @franceshardinge.bsky.social's new books (publishes 27th Aug) and it is lucky I've already read the proof otherwise I'd be cancelling this afternoon's bbq. My Hardinge bookend should really be a goose or a magpie...Thanks @macmillankidsuk.bsky.social!
A very good day (as is every day) to wear my @transsolidarity.bsky.social 'Maybe I'm trans?" pin. www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticket... Shop's not open atm but hopefully back for sale soon...
Trans+ Solidarity Alliance Shop [on hiatus]
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Slurms MacKenzie@slurmsmackenzie.bsky.social · 16h agoEHRC Code of Practice comes into effect today so remember to be an absolute pain in the arse to any service provider who is trying to actively enforce it.
How could I not love Queens of the Crypt by Dom&Ink, when the librarian (and library) is so important to our protagonist, #nonbinary Barnaby. Camp gothic horror with laugh-out-loud scenes as well as classic teen angst #KidLitUK #UKYA #GraphicNovel thanks @hotkeybooks.bsky.social!
Supa Nova being longlisted for the #DiverseBookAwards reminded me that @nosycrow.bsky.social recently sent me the sequel! #KidLitUK
Yay! I helped whittle down the adult fiction and kids' non-fiction longlists this year, but will be helping shortlist the children's fiction so can't comment on any of these [gorgeous] titles. Happily have already read & enjoyed a good number of them, picking the "best" is going to be hard #KidLitUK
Books for Keeps, the children's books review journal@booksforkeeps.bsky.social · 6d agoThe longlists for the seventh Diverse Book Awards have been announced, with organisers hoping that these ‘outstanding books’ will be seen as essential reading. Explore the lists in full and cast your vote in the Readers' Choice Award ⬇️#KidLitUK booksforkeeps.co.uk/60808-2/
“We write with deep concern regarding the rollback in inclusive representation within the UK children’s publishing industry.” #KidLitUK Open letter to sign: docs.google.com/document/d/1...?
Open Letter to the UK KidLit Industry
If you’d like to add your name to this open letter, fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/7rNoHUcRvBpBrczH6 Open Letter to the UK KidLit Industry We write with deep concern regarding the rollb...
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'We often talk about the power of reading. But as educators we should be equally attuned to the reading of power.... It may be churlish to look a gift horse in the mouth. It is downright irresponsible to fail to investigate potential Trojan horses.' booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/on-r...
On Royal Horses, Mickey Mouse, and Impossible Creatures – Books For Keeps
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This (as you'd expect) is a stunning book #KidLitUK
Frances Hardinge@franceshardinge.bsky.social · 2w agoExciting news! From today until Friday 24th July, there's a 25% discount on pre-orders of TRAITORS' NEST when ordering through the Waterstones website and app! Use the code SUMMER26 at checkout to redeem the offer. www.waterstones.com/book/traitor...
Get 25% off 4 amazing new accessible reads from @sallynicholls.bsky.social, @dansmithauthor.bsky.social, @sjwills.bsky.social + #TomPalmer this week with @waterstones.bsky.social. Enter code SUMMER26 at checkout. Offer ends 24/07. Full info at: www.waterstones.com/campaign/july-2026-pre-order-offer
I read this on NetGalley and it lovely. Looking forward to seeing a real-life version of the book! #KidLitUK #PictureBooks
Viv Schwarz@vivschwarz.bsky.social · 2w agoHey! I've got a new picture book coming out soon: I WILL HAUNT THIS! Written by me and illustrated by Chris Riddell. You can pre-order it from Waterstones, they've got a sale on for the next few days and will give you 25% off with the code SUMMER26. www.waterstones.com/book/i-will-...
Reform UK and Public Libraries teenlibrarian.co.uk/2026/07/19/r... 📚📜
Reform UK and Public Libraries
Reform UK, also known as the Reform Party, is a right-wing populist and far-right political party in the United Kingdom. Reform has an outright majority in 24 councils across Great Britain and is t…
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I was sent some brilliant books last week that I must share: first up is 'Rosie's Walk' for the next generation! Dodo is going for a gentle walk in the jungle and there's absolutely nothing to worry about...Nice twist at the end though! Thanks @littletigeruk.bsky.social! #KidLitUK #PictureBook
SAVE THE DATE! YLG London: The Carnegie Awards 2027 Nomination Evening 2nd September 2026 6.30pm to 8.00pm Brixton Library London SW2 1JQ Join committee members as they champion their favourite books for nomination for the Carnegie Awards 2027. Register at www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
Well here's a bit of a coup. Look who swam from London to the Island of Brilliant. Yes it's the first interview with the new children's Laureate! @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social She don't want no quarrels. She's the one who wears the laurels islandofbrilliant.podbean.com/e/our-new-la...
Our new Laureate! | The Island of Brilliant!
"The Old Order Changeth And Maketh Way For New" - but not without a fight. As Frank gives in to the inevitable, with the encouragement of some restraining techniques, he welcomes the magnificent Patri...
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🥳 We are delighted to announce that the brand new Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate 2026-2028 is the marvellous @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social We're so excited that Patrice is taking on the role and love that she will be focusing on how stories can help to build communities. #NationalYearOfReading2026
Teachers:the end of term looms & we’re feeling generous😅 Visit www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page... -for a tidy £25 off our #DiverseAndInclusive Chapter Book Pack. Cross-genres & reading abilities. Carefully curated,as always, by our TOPs review team. 🤩Starry authors include: #KidLitUK
Your 2026 UKLA Book Award Winners and Shadowers' Choice Winners are here! Which is your favourite? Read the press release to find out more about the titles and awards process here: buff.ly/T23BX9w
🚨 WE NEED YOU 🚨 As a new Prime Minister comes into power, we want to show that an overwhelming number of people support trans people, and want the government to take serious action to protect their rights. Will you say you stand with trans people? And share with everyone you know?
I stand with trans people | Good Law Project
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SAVE THE DATE! YLG London: The Carnegie Awards 2027 Nomination Evening Wednesday 2nd September 2026 6.30pm to 8.00pm London (Venue:TBC) Join committee members as they champion their favourite books for nomination for the Carnegie Awards 2027. Book your place at www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
I just read Then We'll Be Happy, #ownvoices #disability rep from debut Irish YA author Alan Carrigan. He and his protagonist, Sam, have cerebral palsy and a great sense of humour. Sam also has to deal with every day (& internalised) ableism. A great read, thanks @chickenhousebooks.bsky.social!
This was absolutely one of my favourite reads of the year, excellent choice #Carnegies2026 #KidLitUK
The Carnegies@carnegiemedals.bsky.social · last mo.🎉Wolf Siren scores a double win, taking both the 2026 Carnegie Medal and the Shadower's Choice Medal for Writing! Congratulations to Beth O' Brien and HarperCollinsUK! #Carnegies2026
The call for entries for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize is still open. The Prize aims to promote literacy in under-14s and inspire them to read about science. Find out more about the #YoungSciBooks Prize here: https://royalsociety.org/medals-and-prizes/young-peoples-book-prize/
The Carnegie Awards 2026 for Writing and Illustration will be announced in 4 DAYS! @carnegiemedals.bsky.social The Carnegies are the only children’s book awards judged by UK librarians. Read insights into the award from our very own judge, Karerina Karavapori, at: mailchi.mp/1016b7d925b9...
Early bird booking was extended, but time's nearly up! We have a fantastic programme lined up, an exhibition full of publishers offering information and freebies, and a *stunning* goodybag #YLGOxford26 #NationalYearOfReading2026 #goallin #libraries #KidLit #KidLitUK
Caroline Fielding@cazapr1.bsky.social · 6mo agoBooking for the YLG 2026 conference is now open! Join us in Oxford for 2 days of CPD, networking, author/illustrator talks & more. Early Bird ticket available til 31st March. #YLGOxford26 #libraries #nationalyearofreading2026 #goallin #KidLitUK @ylglondon.bsky.social www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
DiscoverKelpies@discoverkelpies.bsky.social · 2mo agoMy Name Is Samim by Fidan Meikle is the WINNER of the Jhalak Children's & YA Prize 2026! 🤩 We could not be more delighted and we are so proud to publish this incredible book ❤️ If you loved Samim's story, look out for the follow-up, My Name Is Zayn, this August! #JhalakPrize #MyNameisSamim
bsky.app/chat/pq1JpDg Hi everyone! I couldn't add you initially if we weren't mutuals, but if you click on this invite I think it'll work? @louiestowell.bsky.social in case you want to boost it separately! I'll do a post to pin on my profile in a sec!
Back to the Discworld!
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