“We want to encourage book publishers and creators to level up, not down, the numbers of portrayals of different disabled people. We urge you to continue to portray many more disabled people, carefully and authentically.” #KidLitUK #ReflectingDisability www.thebookseller.com/features/the...

On reflection: the time has come to deepen disability representation in children’s books

With only 10% of children’s books including disabled characters – with many ‘only in the background’ – the time is ripe to encourage book publishers and creators to level up, new Reflecting Disability...

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1/4 📣The first of its kind: ⭐️⭐️⭐️New study in to disability representations in UK children’s literature⭐️⭐️⭐️ From the organisation Reflecting Disability www.reflectingdisability.co.uk #KidLitUK #disability ➡️ @thebookseller.com www.thebookseller.com/features/the...

On reflection: the time has come to deepen disability representation in children’s books

With only 10% of children’s books including disabled characters – with many ‘only in the background’ – the time is ripe to encourage book publishers and creators to level up, new Reflecting Disability...

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👋Teachers! 4 new episodes of #MostlyBookTalk landed last month. Just making sure no one missed that😃 ➡️https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/mostly-book-talk/id1736007526 #KidLitUK

Mostly Book Talk@mostlybooktalk.bsky.social · last mo.

Four new episodes out now! Klaus Flugge shortlist @andersenpress.bsky.social  Kristina Rahim and Cath Howe @nosycrow.bsky.social  Clare Pollard, new middle grade The Othernauts @bonnierbooks.bsky.social  Fidan Meikle, debut middle-grade, My Name Is Samim @florisbooks.bsky.social

Last week we were at the launch of super-creepy #MiddleGrade horror: 👻The Lost Name Society👻 @savitakalhan.bsky.social @storymix.bsky.social @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social We were greeted by ravens! See our Insta reel (image below) Catch our review: www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page... #KidLitUK

They're here! Get your first look at the 2027 £1/€1.50 books! 📚✨ From exciting adventures to laugh-out-loud stories, there's something for everyone. Children can choose their own book from 11 February 2027, FREE with a £1/€1.50 book token. Find out more at https://www.worldbookday.com

The Librarians documentary (US) wins Emmy. Featuring the sterling work of anti-censorship advocates. “The film hopes to grow the movement." @publisherswkly.bsky.social www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief...

‘The Librarians’ Wins Emmy Award

Kim A. Snyder’s film about the role of library workers in the national battle over book bans won the Emmy for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking.

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👶🏽👶🏿👶🏻👶🏽👶🏻👶🏾👶🏿 7 cutest babies… -and #ForestXiao - took the prize! #KlausFluggePrize #KidLitUK

Books for Keeps, the children's books review journal@booksforkeeps.bsky.social · 3d ago

Congratulations Forest Xiao, just announced winner of the 2026 #KlausFluggePrize for most exciting newcomer to picture book illustration. She wins for the 'adorable' SEVEN BABIES @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social 🎉 Prize presented by 2025 winner Emma Farrarons. booksforkeeps.co.uk/klaus-flugge...

Oooooh… People Like Stars, Birdie, Dead Yard… so many titles to love here ❤️ #KidLitUK

BookTrust@booktrust.org.uk · last wk.

It's back to school season... have you signed up your Year 7/8s for #Bookbuzz Secondary yet? We're delighted that People Like Stars is included - one of the brilliant books by our new Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @lawrencepatrice.bsky.social! Find out more and sign up: https://bit.ly/3SftZbB

Every year we make a delivery to @theclpe.bsky.social for their innovative #PowerOfReading training: clpe.org.uk/training/cou... Developed in 2005 #PoR “has raised achievement in more than 5000 schools. 98% of teachers saw improved engagement” Which is why the delivery gives us smiles! #KidLitUK

All the huge benefits to teachers EYFS-Yr6 who take out All-Access Membership with literacy charity @theclpe.bsky.social

CLPE@theclpe.bsky.social · 3w ago

Every teacher deserves access to high quality CPD. This is why, included in the All-Access Membership is on-demand training across a range of topics that all teachers in your school can access. Find out more here: https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/1RW5-1M52/allaccessmembership

£300k to market and promote a single book through 'an engagement programme' is a lot of public money. And we still don't know who is paying for the books. So a public / private initiative with a secret funder. The plot thickens... I've written about this here: booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/on-r...

The Bookseller@thebookseller.com · 2w ago

Exclusive: the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is providing the National Literacy Trust (NLT) with a one-off £300,000 grant to fund an engagement and outreach programme in England, linked to the Queen’s Christmas Present initiative. Read more 👇

This is so disappointing. £300k of public money to fund an “engagement” with ONE pre-selected book. Such a disconnect from the ethos of reader volition which underpins so much reading for pleasure, which is itself foundational to the National Year of Reading. #KidLitUK

The Bookseller@thebookseller.com · 2w ago

Exclusive: the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is providing the National Literacy Trust (NLT) with a one-off £300,000 grant to fund an engagement and outreach programme in England, linked to the Queen’s Christmas Present initiative. Read more 👇

Ah well, of course, if you’re not on Insta you won’t have seen our fabulous pre-publication-order offer of ⚡️30% off⚡️ @savitakalhan.bsky.social ‘s gothic drama: THE LOST NAME SOCIETY -but now I’ve told you anyways..so visit / order BEFORE SEP 3rd! www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page... #KidLitUK

THE LOST NAME SOCIETY | Letterbox Library

by S.R. Krish “In a world where fitting in means losing yourself, they must reclaim the power of their names, the ones they were born with and the ones they’ve chosen, to tear the school down.” (Publi...

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When she isn’t running Letterbox Library, director Kerry supports #LeicesterCity for her sins… 🦊⚽️🦊

Darren Chetty@darrenchetty.bsky.social · 3w ago

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Utah’s 1st book ban of the school year is in…the wonderful, vital: Push by Sapphire “When we ban books like ‘Push,’ we are in danger of falling into the sinkholes of hate and prejudice and ignorance and of losing what little love we have left for each other” #bookban www.sltrib.com/news/educati...

Utah just banned the book that inspired the hit film ‘Precious’ from all public schools

With this addition, 37 books are now banned from public school shelves statewide.

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Over the summer we’ve had a tidy offer for early years settings on our bountiful Early Years Concepts Book Pack. If you’re an EY setting and we’ve not sent you details, just get in touch: info@letterboxlibrary.com Pack: www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page... #KidLitUK #notforprofit #coop

Schools and early years settings getting all prep’d for starting the new year chockablock with inclusive books! ⬇️ ⬇️⬇️ #KidLitUK #BookSky

“Text & illustrations synch together to create a judiciously flavoured, immersive world. As sinkable as a perfectly airy chocolate mousse” @harrywoodgate.bsky.social MG debut: the Cinnamon Crumb Baking Detective series🧁 30% off pre-orders, folks! #KidLitUK www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page...

CINNAMON CRUMB BAKING DETECTIVE: THE GREAT CAKE CAPER | Letterbox Library

by Harry Woodgate “A good story is a bit like a cake…First you need the right ingredients:A dash of daring.A generous dollop of laughter.A spoonful of surprise and…A tantalising twist that nobody was ...

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“The question is not whether children notice difference,but whether they see difference as a problem” Prof @ksandsoconnor.bsky.social offers tips on how to choose inclusive children’s books & how to navigate problematic representations on the page. #KidLitUK 1001stories.co.uk/guest-articl...

Children’s Books, Representation and Belonging: A Conversation with…

The 1001 is a vast collection of stories from different times, ages, and forms. Explore themes, exhibitions, and traditional tales with learning resources.

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Joyful work days include interviewing @harrywoodgate.bsky.social on their forthcoming middle grade cosy crime baking fest: 🧁Cinnamon Crumb (Usborne Books)🧁 The 1st in the series is landing on our website soon. Interview out in @booksforkeeps.bsky.social later this year… #KidLitUK #BookSky

@drmrb.bsky.social is a quality researcher with impeccable ethics. She will always speak up on behalf of others no matter how it might affect her.

Neil Mackay@neilmackay.bsky.social · 4w ago

‘Race hate means I fear speaking’ It was meant to be a lighthearted interview with a children’s literature professor about her book on ‘Paddington’s politics’. But it soon became clear amid the hounding of Jason Arday that a chill has fallen over academics of colour In @heraldscotland.bsky.social

1/3 “This is where the enabling adult matters most. Not in controlling the route, but in modelling how wide the map can be.” On reader volition & listening to children’s book choices. @mattobin.bsky.social in @booksforkeeps.bsky.social #KidLitUK … booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/tell...

“What emerges through the details of this project is a particular vision of Britishness. But this book, rather like Christmas and The British Monarchy, will not be everyone’s cup of tea.” On the Queen’s Christmas ‘Present’ #KidLitUK

Books for Keeps, the children's books review journal@booksforkeeps.bsky.social · 2mo ago

NEW #BfK article: @darrenchetty.bsky.social discusses the controversy around ‘The Queen’s Christmas Present’, an announcement has not been met with universal approval. #KidLitUK booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/on-r...

This is a proper good round up. Sign up! #KidLitUK

The Bookseller@thebookseller.com · 4w ago

Children’s Chatter is here! 🎨✨ A curated children’s publishing newsletter delivered monthly. Join the list! 👇

Primary/Early Years Teachers: IF you were following us on Insta you would have seen details of our Book Selection Service 🙂 Essentially: we can curate a class collection for you to meet your needs across age/topic/format- And because our stock is across-the-board inclusive + chosen by…

After our Diverse Families Book Pack, our next most popular pack for EY looks at feelings. 13 inclusive resource & story books ideal for equipping young children with the tools they need to tune in to, express & manage a range of feelings. www.letterboxlibrary.com/product-page... #KidLitUK

Here's John Agard bringing his award-winning poetry to life at CLiPPA 2026 with a performance of his poem titled 'Bogeyman Headmaster.' Congratulations once again to John on winning this year's CLiPPA, and to all of our shortlisted poets for sharing their fantastic work with us. 🎉

“Book banners are active participants, if not outright proponents, of the growing children’s literacy crisis.” How book banners create & manipulate ratings & reviews to start book challenges… thoughtful (US) piece over at @bookriot.bsky.social bookriot.com/tools-used-b...

The Tools Book Banners Are Using to Target Books in 2026: Book Censorship News, July 24, 2026

Get to know the National Book Rating Index, BookLens, RatedBooks, and more tools being used to ban books across US schools and libraries.

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“We can look back through history and see that there’s always been censorship..Books are primarily a source for people to learn new ideas and to critically think…So books are powerful, and that’s what scares people.” www.the74million.org/zero2eight/w...

Who Decides Which Stories Children Get to Read?

Jan Lacina, editor of a textbook that helps teachers select children’s books, discusses censorship and why access to diverse literature matters.

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As it's the National Year of Reading, I thought now would be a good chance to remind you all that The Reading Realm iPad app and The Poetry Realm iPad app are both FREE! They have hundreds of stories and poems on them with lots of engaging activities! thereadingrealm.co.uk #KidLit #EduSky #BookSky

The Reading Realm Home - The Reading Realm

Journey into a world where stories come to life… Have you downloaded the iPad apps? The Poetry Realm The Reading Realm

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