October's #UKLALucky13 #giveaway is Hometown - a thought-provoking and stunning exploration of belonging, home, and identity, by globally celebrated author Shaun Tan. RT for the chance to win! @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
Vikki Varley
@vikkivarley.bsky.social
OU doctoral research student, primary teacher, literacy lead, OU/UKLA TRG leader, UKLA Regional Rep Yorkshire, loves picturebooks
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Writers & Artists@writersandartists.bsky.social · 2mo agoAre you crafting a story for young people? #Author Lesley Parr will be delving into the #writing process, helping you create memorable characters, build a world, and structure your story. Book: https://www.writersandartists.co.uk/events-and-courses/writing-your-childrens-book-2026
With many schools starting again next week, it's the perfect time to start thinking about how to build and strengthen a culture of reading for pleasure. Tim Redgrave, Marie Zarro and I are delighted to be relaunching the Patron of Reading initiative. padlet.com/mariezarro/p...
This month's #lucky13th giveaway is Traitors' Nest. This brand new spellbinding fantasy from award winning Frances Hardinge is original & beautifully told. It features 9 stunning illustrations by Nick Hayes. 5 copies available for UKLA members who repost #TraitorsNest #giveaway
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Mat Tobin@mattobin.bsky.social · 3mo agoI have written a piece on nurturing lifelong readers inspired by the wonderful Aidan Chambers (pages 4-5) booksforkeeps.co.uk/wp-content/u... @booksforkeeps.bsky.social
UKLA Members, repost to be in with a chance of winning this month's #lucky13 A funny and sublimely ridiculous pacifist story about playground squabbling and peace – and a first children’s book from a bestselling author and world-renowned French illustrator. 5 signed copies are up for grabs!
There's still one week left to apply if you'd like your school to help judge the first Verse Novel Awards. The deadline for applications is Friday 26 June. Apply using the form below and we'll be in touch over the coming weeks. docs.google.com/forms/d/1Dmc...
The 2026 #KlausFluggePrize shortlist has been announced, and it is always a pleasure to welcome them into the reading world. I’m currently crafting an interactive school-based presentation on these works. Stay tuned! I’ll be interviewing the illustrators soon to dive deeper into their stories.
GIVEAWAY TIME! Excuse earlier's preview of next month's Lucky 13th. This month's is... The Shipwreck Atlas: an immersive, expert, accessible guide through 50+ shipwrecks lost to the treacherous seven seas. UKLA Members, repost to be in with a chance of winning a copy!
POEM 1 Things That Should Be in a Poem. As promised, I’ll be sharing 2 poem videos every week that will form 2 collections on my YouTube channel, @rumblecoral - 14 poems from Things That Should Be in a Poem (4+yrs) & 14 from Riding a Lion (7+yrs). I hope this will be useful.
LUCKY 13th! WIN a signed copy of The Story of Art Without Men Illustrated Edition by Katy Hessel & Ping Zhu. This informative and accessible publication allows children aged 8+ to discover a new way of looking at art Members, RT to be in with a chance of winning a copy!
Manchester teachers! Here’s what one judge said last year: It's been such a privilege to be part of the teacher judging team for the UKLA and getting to read so many wonderful children's books! The UKLA has given my students the chance to find new authors, new heroes and new stories to cherish.
UKLA@uklitassociation.bsky.social · 8mo agoApplications to become a Teacher Judge for the UKLA 2027 Book Awards are now open! This year we're looking for teachers within travelling distance of MANCHESTER! Interested? Follow the link to find out more. ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
Applications to become a Teacher Judge for the UKLA 2027 Book Awards are now open! This year we're looking for teachers within travelling distance of MANCHESTER! Interested? Follow the link to find out more. ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
Becoming a Teacher Judge - UK Literacy Association
UKLA are now looking for Teacher Judges for the 2027 Book Awards in Manchester!
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Have you signed up for this year’s OU/UKLA Quality Mark Introductory Session yet? This exciting Quality Mark recognises and rewards primary and secondary schools that have developed and enriched their Reading for Pleasure (RfP) culture. Sign up now! buff.ly/yudLH9X?
Thank you @uklitassociation.bsky.social & @nosycrow.bsky.social for my #UKLALucky13 prize. A lovely treat for half term! @lyndajgraham.bsky.social
This month's #UKLALucky13 is Chicken Hill! Three hilarious and off-the-wall stories in one full-colour graphic novel from debut talent @beccyblake.bsky.social RT to win a copy + goodies!
This month's #lucky13th comes from our friends at @nosycrow.bsky.social UKLA members, RT to be in with a chance of winning a signed copy of @piudg.bskysocial wonderful new book, 'The Golden Monkey Mystery'!
The English Association’s 4 - 11 picture book shadowing scheme is a great opportunity for you to share books with pupils and for them to gave their say @englishassociation.bsky.social Please join us. englishassociation.ac.uk/shadow-the-e...
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So delighted to share I’ve been awarded a CBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours List! Very much a shared honour- so many folk nurture #readingforpleasure - making a difference to today’s young people. @barbarableiman.bsky.social @karlduke8.bsky.social @whatsfsaid.bsky.social @misterbodd.bsky.social
Our pupils all get a new book for Christmas, but it’s become a tradition to gift nearly new books to staff to enjoy over the Christmas holiday. Staff choose their own from the hints on the label! @openuni-rfp.bsky.social @teresacremin.bsky.social
For this month's #lucky13th, travel the world in this awe-inspiring gift book written by Laura Mucha, featuring 50 spectacular festivals that will make you want to CELEBRATE! UKLA Members RT to win a copy! @nosycrow.bsky.social
📢 One week to go for our #ReadingForPleasure webinar for primary schools! We'll explore the power of book choice with special guests: our #WriterInResidence Matt Goodfellow and Debbie Thomas from @openuni-rfp.bsky.social 👇 https://bit.ly/3LTpBLx
#UKLALucky13 Discover #WildJourney by A.M. Dassu, a gorgeous, linked collection of contemporary adventure stories, set across the world and inspired by the migratory flight of starlings. Stunningly illustrated in 🟧 & ⬛️ by Joe Lillington. RT to win a signed copy!
We have a new OU/ UKLA Teachers’ Reading Group online with @MrsBaker6 Be part of this wonderful group. Scan the QR code to register. Enrich your knowledge and practice here 👇🏼
Are you joining us for our upcoming webinar about the importance of book choice in primary schools? We'll be joined by our Writer in Residence Matt Goodfellow and @debbiethomas.bsky.social from @openuni-rfp.bsky.social for research, practical insights and more 👇 https://bit.ly/4qvcFv8
Thank you NEU for all your support for @uklitassociation.bsky.social and for your generous sponsorship of teacher places at our International conference @neunion.bsky.social @mollyhallneu.bsky.social @davidreedy.bsky.social
UKLA@uklitassociation.bsky.social · last yr.Applications for NEU Sponsored Teacher Places at the 2026 UKLA International Conference are now open! Are you a member of UKLA and NEU? You could win a Sponsored Place at our 2026 Conference at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow! Visit our website to find out more and apply now! buff.ly/kwmpVKj
October's #lucky13th is Roar - an empowering novel-in-verse of resistance and finding your voice, inspired by Sampat Pal and the Pink Sari Gang, from the multi-award-winning author of Run, Rebel and The Crossing, Manjeet Mann. #uklamembers RT to win a copy! #ThisIsHowIRoar
A joy to kick off my ‘Finding Their Story’ book clubs in both Stanley Grove and Jerry Clay Primaries today, both part of @accomplishmat.bsky.social A 4-week book club to help children find the books that make them tick the most #lovewhatIdo 🥰📚
