Welcome back to school! We've rounded up some of the most important bits of #education and children's #book news from the summer months, feat. @literacy-trust.bsky.social, The Audio Agency, @littlerebsprize.bsky.social, @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social and more 👉 bit.ly/47VGvSL #uksla #EduSkyUK #BookSky

Hazel Murrell, the SLA's new Community & Engagement Officer, introduces herself through her summer reading highlights on our website today. Read on to find out more about Hazel, which books she's loved this summer and what she's got on her #TBR 👉 bit.ly/3JIWzNz #uksla #schoollibraries #booksky

We were proud to support BBC Radio 4's discussion about #schoollibraries this morning, following author Katherine Rundell's call for a library in every school. Hear #SLAmember Alice Leggatt (pic'd) contribute to today's conversation with passion & expertise: bit.ly/47fYB1y #uksla #eduskyuk #booksky

We were sad to hear of the death of #AllanAhlberg whose funny, clever and heartfelt books helped so many of us fall in love with reading as a joyful, communal act. We know they will continue to be loved with children tussling over the letters in The Jolly Postman for generations to come ❤️ #BookSky

1st August is Emancipation Day - marking the end of slavery across most of the British Empire in 1834. From the anti-slavery movement to the present day, the #InformationBookAward shortlisted Black History for Every Day of the Year tells stories of hope, creativity & resistance. #BookSkyUk

Closing this Mon 4th August, Softlink is recruiting for a trainer to design and deliver training that engages and enthuses users with their products. Find out more about this #jobopportunity for someone with a proven background in #libraries: bit.ly/3HfROdw #remotework

We’re thrilled to share that @sla.org.uk is our official charity partner for the 2025 What on Earth! National Schools Quiz! Find out more here: www.sla.org.uk/Public/News/...

We would like to share that Paul Register has stepped down as our Chair of Trustees. We’re so thankful for his calm and steady leadership. Paul remains on our Board of Trustees, and we’re now looking for a new Chair to lead us into an exciting new chapter: bit.ly/4faXgLB #uksla #eduskyuk #trustees

We are so pleased and proud to announce the inspiring Honours lists for our annual Secondary #SchoolLibrarian of the Year, Peter Usborne Primary School Library of the Year, and Enterprise #Awards: bit.ly/3GFP0X0 Thank you to our sponsors Browns, Usborne and Reading Cloud! #uksla #eduskyuk #booksky

The 2025 @whatonearth.bsky.social Magazine National Schools Quiz is now open for registrations and the SLA is this year's charity partner. The #Quiz is a brilliant way to engage pupils, ignite their natural curiosity and develop a love of learning. Find out more on our website: bit.ly/3IGK9oY #uksla

A shout out for the great work of school librarians who play an integral part in the education and development of our children. @cilipslg.bsky.social @sla.org.uk 👏👏👏

As schools prepare to break up for the #summerholiday, #BBC500Words and the #SummerReadingChallenge can help to keep children creatively engaged and enthusiastic about reading and writing over the break - and into the autumn term! Read more: bit.ly/44m32WP @readingagency.bsky.social #booksky #edusky

📣 There is a #newjob opportunity on our website! Creative Learning Services is recruiting for someone with detailed knowledge of children’s books to support schools, pupils and parents in Leicestershire. Find out more: bit.ly/3TYrmYH #librarian #jobopportunity

NEW for #SLAmembers: explore our capsule #bookcollections. These #booklists will help you maximise the impact of every book on your shelves! Log in to see our KS2 & KS3 lists now: bit.ly/4kpcaPg (members only). Thank you @peters-books.bsky.social for supporting with discounted book packs! 📚 #booksky

Amazing to see this conversation unfold in the @houseoflords.parliament.uk today. It is great to see the recognition for the SLA and the work we do advising on #schoollibrary provision 👉 bit.ly/3Gqs5yL Watch from 14:47:09 - Index on Censorship and School Libraries #uksla #schoollibraryassociation

Did you get our bumper newsletter capturing all the incredible energy from this year's #SLAConference? Read the full newsletter: bit.ly/4l0nC53 and sign up now for news, reviews, research and #book giveaways each month: bit.ly/4evltfe #schoollibrarians #uksla

Book Award season is in full swing. If you're struggling to keep up with all the winners, you're not alone! Here's our round-up of the children's books that have taken home prizes in the past couple of weeks 👉 bit.ly/45AEYk1 #CLiPPA2025 @carnegiemedals.bsky.social #IndieBookAwards #BookSky #IBA

We are deeply concerned by reports of Glasgow City Council's proposal to remove #schoollibrarians from all 30 secondary schools in the city, particularly at a time when #readingenjoyment is in such steep decline. Read our statement, released today: bit.ly/4ei3x7x #uksla #schoollibraries #eduskyuk

There are three more fantastic #schoollibrarian job opportunities live on our #jobsboard. Visit our website if you're looking for a change in the new school year! Find more info on roles at St Benedict's School, Pinewood School and The American School in London: bit.ly/4kH8qJM 📚 #EduSky #newjob

🎉 The #InformationBookAward shortlist is here! Discover 12 brilliant books that represent just how engaging #informationbooks can be for children of all ages: bit.ly/3SQtMIu 📚 With thanks to our sponsors @peters-books.bsky.social, @hachettechildrens.bsky.social & @alcs.co.uk. #uksla #booksky #edusky

What did we miss while we were thinking about the #SLAConference? Here's our round-up from the children's book world, #libraries and the #education sector, ft. @literacy-trust.bsky.social, @milalliance.bsky.social, UCL, #FCBG, The Week Junior & our own recent news: bit.ly/3ZRQST5 🗞️ #eduskyuk #uksla

📣 New job opportunity! Alleyn's School in London is looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Head of Library and Research Learning who will help prepare students to go out and make a difference in an information-rich world. Apply before 22 June: bit.ly/3ZtAecd #schoollibrarian #eduskyuk

✨ Reflecting on an incredible #SLAConference! Together with our speakers and delegates, we spent the weekend exploring how challenging assumptions and questioning convention can transform the provision that school libraries offer. Read our insights: bit.ly/43ZMouP 📚 #edusky #booksky #librarians

📣 Remember to register for the #IBABookClub by tomorrow for your chance to WIN books for your #schoollibrary! Registrations will stay open but the chance to win 4 brilliant books closes on 11 June. The #shortlist is coming soon... 🤩 bit.ly/4dSdeJA #InformationBookAward #booksky #edusky #bookskyuk

More brilliant moments from the @sla.org.uk conference - featuring Barrington Stoke authors #AnthonyMcGowan and #AnneFine! #SLAConference

A big thanks to all the team at @sla.org.uk , for a great day at their national conference, yesterday. It's never a bad idea to put a book shop, publishers, authors and of course, the real stars of the show - the amazing school librarians, under one roof. Great to see some folks,too

Good morning from Day 2 of the #SLAConference ☀️ We were so lucky to wake up to author Emma Swan who introduced her amazing debut #CruiseShipKid - a new detective adventure series for 8+ readers that celebrates authenticity, family and the art of the diary 🚢 #newbooks #primarylibraries #booksky

Fantastic to hear from three of the librarians who took part in the #SocialReadingSpaces study, sharing their experiences of running relaxed book clubs in school: what worked, what didn't, and the importance of biscuits! 🍪 #booktalk #SLAConference #schoollibrarians #libraries #booksky

Alison David from @harpercollins.bsky.social UK shares the Social Reading Spaces study on the main stage of the #SLAConference this afternoon. What happens when you give Year 8 disengaged readers the opportunity to participate in a social book club with no remit to read? Amazing things!

"Some small triumphs can make a huge difference to a child's self-esteem" - Anne Fine shares the moment she learned of the importance of writing accessible, easy to read and dyslexia friendly titles @barringtonstoke.bsky.social #childrensbooks #reluctantreaders #SLAConference #booksky #eduskyuk

"Of all the barriers in front of #readers and #writers, I am most fascinated by the ones we put in front of ourselves" says Anne Fine. The task for #schoollibrarians is to offer choice - to help children find the books that will make them readers 📚 #SLAConference #readinghabits

Multi-award winning children's author, Anne Fine takes the stage at the #SLAConference. Anne is sharing the barriers she has encountered throughout her career and how she has attempted to break them - as well as her controversial views on cats and Christmas! 🐱 #childrensbooks #booksky #kidslit

"It is a privilege and honour to lead an organisation with such a rich history. We continue to navigate challenges across the sector but I truly believe in the power of #schoollibraries to transform – not least because I have seen it myself" - Victoria Dilly, SLA CEO #SLAConference #Eduskyuk

Kicking off the @sla.org.uk conference! So excited for this weekend 📚 #KidLitUK #Reading4Pleasure #SchoolLibrarian

SLA CEO Victoria Dilly welcomes delegates to the conference: "We know how challenging it can be as #schoollibrarians & #school staff in general to secure time out of school and sign off on CPD budget – we are so pleased you are able to join us." #SLAConference #EduSkyUK #booksky #librarians

It's Day 1 of the #SLAWeekend! 🥳 Come and see us on Stand 20, grab a ticket (and a bonus entry 😉) and you could be a winner in our prize draw! A £150 book hamper, £95 @sla.org.uk voucher + much more. Including our exclusive PSP shades... 😎 #PSPSLA25 #SLAmembers #schoollibrarians

We're excited to be at #SLAconference this weekend! Come and visit our stand for 50% off our books and to discover latest titles. 🎉 @sla.org.uk

We’re delighted to be at the @sla.org.uk conference. Come say hi! We have some exciting proofs to give away… 👀 #SLAConference

We're here 🙌 The #SLAConference begins this morning in Northampton. Welcome to all our sponsors, exhibitors & delegates. We are looking forward to two days of learning, collaboration & reflection with colleagues across the sector. See you soon! #schoollibrarians #schoollibraries #eduskyuk #booksky

Excitement is building for the #SLAconference! Tomorrow night's dinner will celebrate an iconic children's story. We'll be asking delegates to share their memories of the classic #GuessHowMuchILoveYou 🧡 Do you remember when you first met the nutbrown hares? 🌙 @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #booksky

Ahead of the SLA Conference beginning tomorrow, our CEO Victoria Dilly has launched a tour of member #schools across the UK! Victoria will meet #SLAmembers, hear more about their challenges and successes, and discuss the support offered by the SLA: bit.ly/43sh60u 🗞️ #edusky #leadership #charitynews

We are so excited to host the annual #SLAConference during #LibrariesWeek2025! We will be shining a light on the incredible work done by #schoollibraries, with 200+ #schoollibrarians, authors, publishers and education professionals joining us this weekend 🙌 #LibrariesChangeLives #EduSkyUK #libraries

📣 New job alert! Aylesbury High School is recruiting a Librarian and Reading Champion to manage and develop the school library and actively promote a vibrant reading culture within school. Apply before 9am on Friday 6th June: bit.ly/43BUQzV #NewJob #JobOpportunity #SchoolLibrarian #EduSkyUk #BookSky

Have you registered for the #InformationBookAward Book Club? Sign up for brilliant #bookclub resources and so your pupils can vote in the Children's Choice categories. Register before 11 June for the chance to get free books for your school too! 👉 bit.ly/3SrrRtE #awards #BookSky #EduSkyUK #literacy

What's been happening in the children's book world, in #libraries & the #education sector? Read our round-up featuring @booktrust.org.uk, @childrensbkshow.bsky.social, @childrenssociety.bsky.social, #KlausFluggePrize, @voice21oracy.bsky.social & @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social: bit.ly/3ZvQp8F 🗞️ #EduSkyUK

Congratulations @booktrust.org.uk and @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social on the launch of the #ReadingRights report. We shared our thoughts on how developing primary #schoollibrary provision can help build a brighter future: bit.ly/4k9RM5k 🤝 #EduSkyUK #booksky #primaryteachers #schoollibrarians

It was with real sadness that we heard of the death of Aidan Chambers earlier this month. We pay tribute to the generous man, revolutionary author, champion of school libraries, and former President of the SLA on our website: bit.ly/3SL1i2y 🤍

The SLA Branch Network offers opportunities for local community building, in-person networking, training and resource sharing. There are lots of branch events coming up over the summer term - visit our website for events in Hertfordshire, Kent, East Mids & West of England: bit.ly/4k2gF2W #librarians

We are excited to be preparing for the 20th #SchoolLibrarian of the Year Award, this year sponsored by Browns. The Peter Usborne Primary School Library of the Year Award and the SLA Enterprise Award will also be celebrated 👉 bit.ly/3GWcJ55 📚 #SLAmembers #EduSkyUK #teaching #booksky #schoollibraries

It's 1 week until our first Primary #Library webinar with @petersbooks.bsky.social, Parentkind, ReadingCloud & Leia Sands from 2024's #PrimarySchool Library of the Year. Use Primary50 on booking to attend this webinar for just £20! (Free to #SLAmembers) bit.ly/4kgRmtr 📚 #EduSkyUK #literacy #schools