Don't forget to nominate your pupil library assistants in the #PLAA2026! Voting closes on Monday 17th November. We want to hear about the pupils who make a difference to your whole school reading culture: buff.ly/X6fYB0c #awards #uksla #pupillibrarians #libraryassistants

Read more about the @theclpe.bsky.social #ReflectingRealities report and watch our conversation with authors Kim Kinloch & @rashmiwriting.bsky.social, touching on the importance of representation in information books, including the significance of accurate & thoughtful illustration: bit.ly/4nTvKVu 📚

🙌 Find out more about the extraordinary librarians, library teams and community projects that were recognised in the 2025 SLA Awards last night: buff.ly/TXJi0E3 #schoollibraries #schoollibrarians #EduSkyUk #BookSky

It is our pleasure to introduce the 2025 SLA Award winners, after an inspiring award ceremony this evening 🥰 We will be sharing lots more content soon but for now: CONGRATULATIONS to the brilliant Julie Broadbent, Mangotsfield C of E Primary School, and Thomas A'Becket Infant School. #uksla #EduSKy

We are proud to release a special digital edition of #TSL, exploring Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in #schoollibraries & children's books. Sponsored by @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social, the release coincides with the 2025 #LitInColour (Incomplete) Book Lists 👉 bit.ly/47gFILA 📚 #kidlituk #uksla

Our Publisher Roadshow events showcase upcoming books from some of the very best #childrenspublishers. From picture books that will help build empathy to gripping YA thrillers, perfect for curling up with this #Halloween - find some reading inspiration: bit.ly/47toedD 📚 #BookSky #KidLitUK #uksla

We are looking forward to hearing more about the new Children's Prize from @thebookerprizes.com. Chair of judges & SLA Patron @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social writes movingly in @theguardian.com about what the prize will signal to young readers 📚 #KidLitUK www.theguardian.com/books/2025/o...

Book clubs are brilliant at reaching disengaged readers📖 We're delighted @sla.org.uk, @harpercollins.bsky.social, @farshorebooks.bsky.social & @thetimes.com are championing book clubs. For 10 years, we've helped schools run book clubs and create a #ReadingForPleasure culture. #EduSkyUK #RFR

How to do a school library audit | via Hazel Murrell @sla.org.uk

We are thrilled to announce that legendary children's author Dame Jacqueline Wilson will be delivering the closing keynote at the 2026 #SLAConference! Find out more and book your place - some early bird tickets are still available bit.ly/3J8VjDL 📚 #BookSky #KidLitUK @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social

Did you see our Social Reading Spaces project in @thetimes.com yesterday? Conducted with @harpercollins.bsky.social and @farshorebooks.bsky.social the study evidences the value of social book clubs in reaching disengaged readers. Find out more: sla.org.uk/social-readi... #BookSky #EduSkyUK #RFP

Last week we hosted a webinar celebrating 20 years of the School Librarian of the Year Award, bringing together past winners, current nominees and industry experts to reflect on the evolution of #schoollibraries and share best practice. Watch back on our website: bit.ly/477TJKa #uksla #cpd #booksky

With #RemembranceDay around the corner, we've collected our recommended reads on war and remembrance for KS2 and KS3. These are beautiful reading lists, expertly curated by Anne Thompson and guaranteed to make your pupils think and feel. Our book lists are exclusive for #SLAmembers: bit.ly/3W36mBe 📚

During #BannedBooksWeek, author Tasneem Abdur-Rashid shared a heartfelt opinion piece, exploring how #schoollibraries can offer a vital solution to increasing polarisation and prejudice. This is a must-read blog for everyone working in schools: bit.ly/4n5EHL9 @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social #EduSkyUK

We're celebrating our 2025 School Librarian of the Year Award nominees in an event tomorrow afternoon! Join us for an inspiring webinar looking at excellence in librarianship and the past, present and future of #schoollibraries. Book your free place: bit.ly/4o3EEjE 📚 #uksla #EduSkyUK #BookSky

We are really pleased to announce a partnership with @accessit.bsky.social for 2026, coinciding with the #NationalYearOfReading. The partnership will focus on celebrating reading and supporting #schoollibraries. 🌟 Read more: buff.ly/hpP4Frr #uksla #schoollibrarians #slamembers

Our new ‘Books Across the Curriculum’ webinars will provide #bookrecommendations for focused subject areas, helping to inspire your collection development. Our first events will look at History and Identity for primary and secondary: bit.ly/4nYBwWi 📚 #BlackHistoryMonth #LGBTQHistoryMonth #EduSkyUK

Nominations for The Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Award (PLAA) are now open for 2026! The Award aims to celebrate the wonderful contribution of pupil librarians across the UK. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4nro5ON #PLAA2026 #pupillibrarians #schoollibraries #uksla @cilipslg.bsky.social

Our new #SocialReadingSpaces Toolkit is now available to download! The toolkit will enable you to use the evidence from the Social Reading Spaces study to run similar book groups in your school. Find out more and get your copy: buff.ly/JMU7MoI #uksla #readingforpleasure #BookSky #EduSkyUK #bookclub

ICYMI: our monthly newsletters are available to read online as well as in your inbox. Catch up on everything from the beginning of term in our September bulletin, incl. the #SLAConference, #TheSchoolLibrarian, events, giveaways and more 👉 bit.ly/4mFqaW5 Your next newsletter arrives 7th Oct! #UKSLA

There have been some brilliant book award announcements recently. If you're feeling out the loop then let our round-up of prize winners refresh your memory - and your #TBR! 👉 bit.ly/4mulBhm @uklitassociation.bsky.social @wainwrightprize.bsky.social #BookSky #EduSkyUK #uksla

Have you read the #SocialReadingSpaces research report? The study showed the positive impact of relaxed access to #books. Join our #webinar on 25th Sept to hear about our brand-new toolkit, created based on the project. Limited places are still available: bit.ly/4p8jSkm #BookSky #EduSky #Webinar

Check out @sla.org.uk's training webinar on 25 Sep focused on running successful informal reading groups in schools to help engage the most disengaged readers, incl. sharing a brand-new toolkit based on evidence from the Social Reading Spaces research project: bit.ly/3K9k4Qk

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