Fab morning creating the longlist for the UKLA book awards 2025 3-6+ category. Great to talk with knowledgeable passionate people about some absolutely brilliant books. We got it down from 150 to 22 books. Not a bad effort! MoonOnAStick Christine Lockwood

Absolutely loving this series by Kiran Millwood Hargrave FRSL **UPDATES ONLY** Ysolda and Eira are fantastic characters and the cataclysmic world events they find themselves in are an extraordinary backdrop to this tale of friendship and love, Can’t wait for Geomancer book 3

Absolutely loving “Wild God” by Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. Joyous and sad and wildly beautiful. Is there another songwriter who captures the complexity of life, its highs and lows, better than Nick Cave.

30 years working in schools, 10 years as a headteacher. Still think it’s the best job in the world.

For those new to the classroom I introduce my patented behaviour master class. We roleplayed these techniques today. They are not for the faint-hearted they require steely determination and unwavering focus. Good Luck!!! smithsmm.wordpress.com/2018/12/19/beh…

Library resorted and ready to go… lots of new books, lots of brilliant books and now with an added really comfy sofa It just gets better every year Love our Library!

Well I can guess the first book off the shelves in Year 6 tomorrow. They’ve been so excited since we revealed the cover of the final Dreadwood book in June. I’m having a sneaky read before I pass it on. Thanks Farshore and Jennifer Killick

Well that is a mighty fine sight for our first Year 6 class read of 24/25. “Fallout” by Lesley Parr (is not here at the mo) is a stunning read. Bloomsbury Kids & YA UK

More top bookpost from Farshore The last in this brilliant series by Jack Meggitt-Phillips. Can I also suggest if you want to get an author into school Jack is just mega brilliant.

Watch the book trailer…if tells you exactly what the book is about as well as being a bit mind-blowing

Reading this fab book on my way to that there London. “Lockett & Wilde’s Dreadfully Haunting Mysteries~The Ghosts of the Manor~” is a brilliant introduction to a marvellous detective pairing. Spooky and funny in equal measure. Love it. Cracking work Lucy Strange and #PamSmy

Our first speaker Simon Smith talking about “how we get children to like reading” & sharing ‘I hate love books’ by Mariajo Illustrajo “We’re all looking for that Wooow! moment with children who suddenly get that reading can be fun” 🤩 #WeAreCoramBeanstalk #WeCreateReaders

Very proud to have been asked by Coram Beanstalk to talk to their volunteers about how to “Get kids to like books” It was a real honour to support such a brilliant organisation.

1/3 Calling all UK teachers! To celebrate the release of #Heartseer I'm giving-away a free author visit to any school in the UK (excluding Northern Ireland). Ideal for Years 4 to 7, see the thread below for details on how to enter! #Giveaway #kidlit Usborne Publishing

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