Maybe the TES should speak to teachers and children. I already know that my class next yr are eager to read because they connect with graphic novels due to interweaving of text and images that bring joy, humour, creativity, challenge and so much more.

Jamie Smart@jamiesmart.bsky.social · 2w ago

Banging my head against a brick wall in the hope these shit takes will eventually stop.

Another fantastic collection from @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social so many great choices but Odds and Ends really is just totally different and so thought-provoking. Really makes you consider key memories and decisions.

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!

So many wonderful people to choose from, which makes it very exciting to see who will be next @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social has been such a fantastic Children’s Laureate. Listening to him share his passion and seeing the impact he has made within numerous communities has been a thing of beauty

BookTrust@booktrust.org.uk · last mo.

Something very exciting is coming. Tomorrow, we'll be unveiling the brand new Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate 2026-2028 - the 14th person to take on the role. Stay tuned on our channels for the news as it happens... #NationalYearOfReading2026

Love how this series by @ldlapinski.bsky.social always brings such pleasure to my class year on year. It is regularly mentioned that we would love to see these as a movie series.

Fascinating series of fairy tales reimagined by some incredible authors such as @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social Katherine Rundell and David Almond Listen to them on BBC Sounds

This is so exciting and well be wonderful

David Litchfield@dc-litchfield.bsky.social · last mo.

Oh Bluesky friends…I haven’t told you about this. How exciting? Hope to see some of you there this Christmas 🐻🎹

What a fantastic book by @alastairc.com and @barringtonstoke.bsky.social so much action, adventure and insight in a book that is accessible for all.

UKLA@uklitassociation.bsky.social · last mo.

The winner of this year's UKLA Book Award in the 7-10+ Category is... Reek - Written by Alastair Chisholm and illustrated by George Caltsoudas #kidslit #bookawards #nationalyearofreading #goallin2026 #ukla26

Well @samcreighton.bsky.social ordered this today via @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social thanks to your recommendation, can’t wait

UKLA@uklitassociation.bsky.social · last mo.

The winner of this year's UKLA Book Award in the 11-14+ Category is... Wolf Siren - Written by Beth O'Brien #kidslit #bookawards #nationalyearofreading #goallin2026 #ukla26

Can’t wait to read this and neither can the class.

UKLA@uklitassociation.bsky.social · 2mo ago

GIVEAWAY TIME! UKLA Members, repost to be in with a chance of winning this month's #lucky13 From the brilliant @mattgoodfellowpoet, the bestselling author of The Final Year comes Six Weeks - a story of love, loss, family, repair and hope. 5 signed copies are up for grabs!

@wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social have yet again helped us identify some fab texts that will inspire young readers.

What a generous offer. Sign up to win. It would be great in the future to have a write up for the @englishassociation.bsky.social about how these texts are used by winning schools.

Pushkin Children's Books@pushkinchildrens.bsky.social · last mo.

WIN 50 PUSHKIN CHILDREN’S BOOKS of your choice for your school! Every child deserves a classroom of books. In celebration of the National Year of Reading 2026, Pushkin Children’s is helping to make that happen. We’re gifting 500 books – 50 to 10 state primary schools across the UK.

More fabulous books to share with my class thanks to @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social such incredible images and beautiful storytelling

What a fantastic article and so vital for the @englishassociation.bsky.social and others to highlight the importance of English language, literature and creative writing

The English Association@englishassociation.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Guests from business, education, media, the Higher Education sector came together to discuss the national importance of English language, literature, creative writing in our schools, universities & public life. We were there 👍🏼 englishassociation.ac.uk/charter-for-...

@hywelroberts.bsky.social @writingrocks.bsky.social @openingdoors.bsky.social Many thanks to all three of you. Throughout our Y6 writing moderation meeting today, we kept referencing the work that we have accomplished through support, advice & resources from you. Thanks again.

So many wonderful speakers at the @englishassociation.bsky.social conference yesterday. Already putting together ideas linked to the key themes to try in class. Would be great to work with others so that we can try them out @openingdoors.bsky.social take note

Great to speak to @openingdoors.bsky.social team and @poetrybyheart.bsky.social at the fabulous @englishassociation.bsky.social conference

Wonderful set of interviews with some great authors including @amdassu.bsky.social in the latest edition of @englishassociation.bsky.social English 4 - 11. We would love to speak to more authors for future editions.

Reading these fab texts by @amdassu.bsky.social again. Such wonderful characters and themes. The class are loving the empathy and empowerment felt throughout

Many thanks to @writingrocks.bsky.social for a fantastic day exploring writing and letting me share some of our work.

@wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social You were right, this really is different. Going to read through this many times as there is so much to take in with such varied themes. Be interesting to share at school - already know of some who will adore it

Another great range from @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social New For You from @barringtonstoke.bsky.social is definitely going to create discussions. Meanwhile, Marmalade Atkinson’s offering is intriguing.

Children have absolutely loved reading The Future Book. So much fun and great discussions from it. Lots of ideas about future writing opportunities have been suggested by the class. A perfect choice for @openuni-rfp.bsky.social

A fantastic event last year with some brilliant discussions. A great range of speakers are already lined up for this year.

The English Association@englishassociation.bsky.social · 4mo ago

💫Booking is open for our Conference! 📅Sat 13 June 2026, 10:00 - 18:15 🏢Senate House, central London 🎁£70 members; £90 non-members (free for trustees/committee members) ➡️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ea-confere... With thanks to our headline sponsor @aqaeducation.bsky.social & our sponsor Pearson

A wonderful range of texts that we loved exploring. It was particularly interesting listening to what the children had to say as well as the WhatsApp groups that we set up to gather as many thoughts as possible.

The English Association@englishassociation.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We are delighted to share the shortlist for the English 4-11 Picture Book Awards! @hachettechildrens.bsky.social @magiccatpublishing.bsky.social @flyingeyebooks.bsky.social @bonnierbooksuk.bsky.social @whatonearth.bsky.social @postwavebooks.bsky.social @scallywagpress.bsky.social

englishassociation.ac.uk/ea-conferenc... 👇See you there!

@thinktalkleah.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Just booked my ticket for the @englishassociation.bsky.social conference, Senate House, June 13th. A core of us from the @openingdoors.bsky.social team will be on our stall over breaktimes, flying the flag for rich, creative English for all 📖✏️🧞‍♀️🧚🕵️‍♀️🧛‍♂️

We are loving this by @mglnrd.bsky.social Wonderful to meet new characters but also fantastic to reunite with familiar friends

Another fab range from @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social Already inspired by the absolutely absurd The Future Bk for Y6 writing. As @writingrocks.bsky.social says, children do their best writing when they want to share & this will really get them being creative and wanting to share.

@englishassociation.bsky.social My English 4 - 11 arrived. Great articles on handwriting, use of books by @nealzetterpoet.bsky.social & @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social as well as book reviews on texts by @alastairc.com @ellemcnicoll.bsky.social @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social & @topsypage.bsky.social 👍

It has been a joy being part of the @englishassociation.bsky.social picture book awards process with the children in our school because they have offered so much insight about what matters to them and what engages them.