Did I mention it's FREE?!?! What an amazing opportunity tickets.thereader.org.uk/sales/genres/w… Jess Green

No surprises here, but I agree; reading these stats really brings it home. I've been a massive supporter of Curious Minds for a long time now, but their work has never felt more essential...

Explore the great outdoors this May half-term at the Storybarn and around Calderstones Park. There'll be: 🐘An Elmer Celebration 🌻Fun workshops 🏖️Holiday Club 🎈Drop-In & Relaxed Sessions Tickets are flying out, so now is a good time to get booking: ow.ly/x57750RTVaV

Our President’s Special Achievement Award for 2024 goes to Bethan Hughes. Bethan has brought children’s authors to readers through inspiring events. Her work has been recognised as a model of excellent practice. We celebrate the contribution Bethan has made to libraries.

Huuuuge congratulations Bethan M Hughes and so very well deserved 📚

How’s this baby got a scouse accent but has no words ? 😂

We're #hiring! Could you be part of our Criminal Justice Team? Shared Reading encourages offenders to explore their experiences in a safe and creative way by giving them new ways to tell their stories and imagine others. Be part of the story. Apply here: ow.ly/Rxbi50SpbLm

📣 Exceptional opportunity to lead a pioneering empathy organisation 📣 We’re looking for a new leader to take our pioneering children’s work and partnerships to a new level. To see the full decscription and find out how to apply follow this link:empathylab.uk/work-with-us

We're always on the lookout for more Reading Heroes volunteers! Could you spare an hour a week to read with a care experienced child?

⭐️Gushy Mum Post⭐️ The Stan Man is 9!

🛶⚡️🌊 Puffins and lightening storms and sea kayaks and crumbly tablet and the very best kind of adventures - I've been completely transported! What a corker, thank you Katya Balen @bloomsburychildrens

Just a little reminder I’m going to pick a winner at random later today, so there’s still time to get in on it 👇

Are you committed and hardworking with a passion for bringing great stories and poems to those who need it most? We're #hiring! We have two brand new opportunities as: 📖Criminal Justice Programmes Manager 🏫Reader Leader at Woodchurch High Apply: ow.ly/rxRi50SHuBg

At Shared Reading groups, we use stories and poems to help people connect and share experiences. There is no pressure to talk or read aloud. Find your nearest group ow.ly/VHBR50SHvt6

Shared Reading is for free and for everyone. This group at Calderstones explain what Shared Reading means to them and the deep friendships which have evolved each week. Read more: ow.ly/aIUz50SIsJx Find your nearest group: ow.ly/KPob50SIsJz

I keep thinking how 3 little girls were killed & more were hurt & traumatised, & instead of talking about their precious lives, we are being forced to focus on violent entitled white men burning cars & towns, who don’t give a shit about women’s & girls’ safety.

Exciting book post klaxon 📣 What a tremendous Tuesday! Thanks Andersen Press Walker Picture Books 🙌🏻

Stanley & I loved going to see Sally Nicholls at Just So Festival! Whopping thanks to Children’s Books North for pulling together such a cracking little literary programme 🐠🐟 Ps. Team fish all the way 👌🏻

This Autumn we're teaming up with Estuary Botanics to host some incredible opportunities to grow your gardening knowledge. Led by RHS Master of Horticulture Andy Lambie and Botany tutor and Gardens Manager Nif Wilkinson, there’s something for everyone. ow.ly/g0I950T32ce