While CILIP welcomes the Budget announcement of £5m for secondary school libraries. CEO Louis Coiffait-Gunn calls for “a long-term strategy to secure statutory status for school libraries, with ongoing funding for professional library staff in every school”. https://ow.ly/OOC150XyxWb

🎄📖 December is coming! Join us for the SLG Committee Book Advent Calendar 2025, where each day brings a new book recommendation to spark your holiday reading list. Check out the calendar here: app.myadvent.net/calendar?id=... #BookAdventCalendar #HolidayReads #SLGCommittee @cilip.bsky.social

The Google Super Searchers training from CILIP SLG & Google is now available! Access the pre-recorded webinar and training resources to help learners search smarter, think critically, and use AI ethically. ✅ Complete the form to receive access: forms.gle/dzpR9u2PMFJf... @cilip.bsky.social

Chair the UK’s oldest book awards for children and young people! We’re seeking a Chair of Judges to support and guide the panel, ensuring a rewarding judging experience. Tenure starts mid-2026, shadowing the 2027 Chair. Apply by 10 October: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-o...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England by 2029, backed by £10m+. Details on spending, the definition of a library, and librarians’ role are still unclear. #InformationProfessional www.cilip.org.uk/news/711440/...

📚 Hidden Disabilities – Creating Inclusive Libraries Sat 18 Oct | 10 am–3 pm |Online on Microsoft Teams 🎟️Book your place → 🔗https://www.cilip.org.uk/event/YLGHiddenDisabilities @cilip.bsky.social

🌟 Nominations are OPEN for the 2026 Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Award! Know a student who goes above & beyond in your school library? Nominate them for this fantastic award. 📅 Deadline: 17 Nov 2025 🔗 libpupilaward.wixsite.com/home @sla.org.uk @pearsoneducation.bsky.social

Banned Books Week UK starts next Sunday! Help spread the word: 🔹Post on social media 🔹Share your favourite banned book 🔹Use the #BannedBooksWeekUK Check out our social media pack, printable posters & resources: www.indexoncensorship.org/bannedbooksw... @thebookseller.com @hayfestival.bsky.social

📆Less than a month to go until the #CILIP AGM! Join us to celebrate our profession, hear about key strategic priorities for the coming year, ask questions and vote on key resolutions for members. Tues 14 Oct | 2.00pm - 3.30pm | Online via Zoom Register: www.cilip.org.uk/event/CILIPA...

Do you live or work in the South West, South East, London, West Midlands, North East or Yorkshire and Humber? @carnegiemedals.bsky.social are recruiting librarian judges from these regions for 2027-28. Find out more and apply by 10 October at: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/regiona...

Ready to create or refresh your library’s sustainability plan? One of the most in-demand panels at #GreenLibraries Conference dives into designing an effective sustainability/climate action plan. ⚡Just 5 days left to grab an early bird - offer ends Fri 26 Sep: www.cilip.org.uk/page/greenli...

Two big library events on Mon 27 Oct in London: • Green Libraries Conference @ British Library • Free screening of The Librarians @ UCL (book bans, freedom to read) Save the date & join us! #GreenLibraries #FreedomToRead #CILIPSLG @cilip.bsky.social More Info: cilipslg.com/2025/09/15/t...

Calling members of @cilip.bsky.social This week’s issue of The Bookseller 5 Sept 2025, contains the annual Library focus - and as a CILIP member you can read this issue for free! Follow the link in the fornightly news 19/09/2025, delivered to your inbox.

🚀 Boost your search skills! Join our FREE Google Super Searchers online webinars with Gareth Evans 🌍🔍 📅 Saturday 20 September (9:30am) | Tuesday 23 September (4pm) 👉 Sign up: cilipslg.com/book-here/ ✅ Certificate + resources + recording included!

📢 New SLG Website Launch We’re delighted to announce the launch of new SLG website. 🌐 Visit us: cilipslg.com

🔥YAY! It’s publication day!📚 And I’m giving away one copy to a UK school or library. Just post a comment with the name of your UK secondary school or library and postcode, then like, share, follow. I’ll draw a winner on 14th September 25. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻☘

📚 Thrilled to share that I’ve been shortlisted for the @sla.org.uk Secondary School Librarian of the Year Award! Honoured and grateful to be recognised among such dedicated professionals. 🌟 #SchoolLibraries

📖✨Get free access to Glasgow Boys, the #Carnegies2025 Medal for Writing winner! 👥 Read the digital title with your group for a two-week period, with no waitlists! It will be available on Sora or @libbyapp.com from 20 June to 4 July.📱💡 Find out how to take part here 👉 carnegies.co.uk/together-we-...

🌈 Book 22 for #PrideMonth: Drama by Raina Telgemeier 🎭💜 A heartfelt, funny graphic novel about middle school, stage life, and discovering who you are. Perfect for young readers exploring identity, friendship, and first crushes. @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social

🌈 Book 23 for #PrideMonth: Heartstopper series by @aliceoseman.bsky.social 🏳️‍🌈 A beautifully tender, queer coming-of-age love story full of heart, friendship & self-discovery. Graphic novel perfection. 💕📚 #Heartstopper #YAbooks #LGBTQ+ @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social

🌈 Book 24 for #PrideMonth: Jamie by @ldlapinski.bsky.social 💛🤍💜🖤A powerful, heartfelt story about identity, friendship & finding your voice as a non-binary teen. Honest, uplifting & essential reading. 🌟 #Jamie #LGBTQBooks #PrideMonth #RepresentationMatters @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social

🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 Winners of the Carnegie Medals for Writing and Illustration, and Shadowers' Choice Medals: @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social, Nathanael Lessore, Theo Parish and Olivia Lomenech Gill! ‏#Carnegies2025 Read the press release: carnegies.co.uk/2025-winners...

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Join this @cilip-sw.bsky.social to find out why #CILIP's Professional Registration should be the next step in your career. Get started with your professional development, or if you've already started this session will be a great refresher. www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...

📚 Gareth Evans, our Social Media & Web Officer, shares his reflections on this year’s inspiring #CarnegieBookAwards at the Cambridge Theatre in London🎭 A true celebration of children’s literature! @cilip.bsky.social @carnegiemedals.bsky.social

ICYMI: #Carnegies2025 Chair of Judges, Ros Harding joined Sara Cox on The Radio 2 Book Club this week to talk about this year’s @carnegiemedals.bsky.social, and why encouraging children to read is so vital 📚 🎧 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

🏳️‍🌈 Book 17 for #PrideMonth: You Need to Chill! by @junodawson.bsky.social, illustrated by Laura Hughes 🌈 A joyful, big-hearted picture book about having a trans sibling — told with warmth, humor, and the best big sister energy. 💖 @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social #LGBTQBooks #KidsLit

From across the pond, but worth a share: #PrideMonth #Pride2025 #Library #LGBTQ

🌈 Book 18 for #PrideMonth: From Prejudice to Pride by Amy Lane is a powerful, accessible journey through LGBTQ+ history, from oppression to activism, resilience to celebration. A must-read for understanding how far we’ve come. 🏳️‍🌈📚 #LGBTQHistory @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social

🌈 Book 19 for #PrideMonth: The Passing Playbook by Isaac Fitzsimons 🏳️‍⚧️⚽ A warm and uplifting story about a trans teen finding courage, friendship, and joy on and off the soccer field. Perfect for middle-grade readers! 📚💛 @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social

🎁 Exciting news for primary schools & community libraries in the UK! Apply from 18 June – 18 July 2025 to receive an IBC Book Box—100 free, expertly curated inclusive children’s books for ages 2–11. 📚 Apply now: www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/book-box

📚✨ Schools and educators, join the Summer of Skandar Reading Challenge! Inspired by A.F. Steadman’s “Skandar” series, this adventure-packed summer reads programme offers interactive tasks, classroom videos, and the chance to win amazing prizes. For more info go to: www.peters.co.uk/summerofskan...

🌈 Book 20 for #PrideMonth: The Frog’s Kiss by James Mayhew & Toto 🐸💋A magical, inclusive twist on a classic fairytale—this beautifully illustrated story celebrates love, identity, and being true to yourself. A gentle gem for kids! @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social

🌈 Book 21 for #PrideMonth: The Fights That Make Us by @sarahhaggerholt.bsky.social 🧡✊ A powerful and hopeful story about friendship, activism, and standing up for what’s right—perfect for tweens & teens navigating identity and change. 📚🏳️‍🌈 @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social

"There’s a lot of pressure on them, but I think young men are awesome and I hope my books celebrate that." Thank you to @carnegiemedals.bsky.social shortlisted author Luke Palmer for answering our questions on his new book LIVE @fireflypress.bsky.social #KidLitUK

And the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Writing goes to Glasgow Boys! Congratulations to @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social and @faberchildrens.bsky.social @faberbooks.bsky.social! #Carnegies2025

King of Nothing has won the 2025 Carnegie Shadowers' Choice Medal for Writing! Congratulations to Nathanael Lessore and Bonnier Books UK! #Carnegies2025

Clever Crow has won the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Illustration! Congratulations to Olivia Lomenech Gill and @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social‬! #Carnegies2025

Homebody has won the 2025 Shadowers' Choice Medal for Illustration! Congratulations to Theo Parish and @panmacmillan.bsky.social‬! ‏#Carnegies2025

🌈 Book 15 for #PrideMonth: The Vanquishers by @kalynnbayron.bsky.social 🧛‍♀️ When vampires come back to town, Malika and her friends must become heroes—just like their favorite monster-fighting team! A book fully of fun, friendship, bravery, and LGBTQ+ pride. @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social

🏳️‍🌈 Book 16 for #PrideMonth: Glasgow Boys by Margaret McDonald — a powerful, tender story of identity, friendship, and queer joy set against the grit & heart of Glasgow. Raw, real, and unforgettable. 🌈📚 @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @carnegiemedals.bsky.social #LGBTQBooks

🌈 Book 14 for #PrideMonth: Gay Club! by @simonjamesgreen.bsky.social is a hilarious, heartwarming story about elections, identity, and standing up for who you are. Drama, laughs, and big impactful story, perfect for teen readers! 🗳️🏳️‍🌈📚 @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social

🌈 Book 13 for #PrideMonth: Queerbook by Malcolm Mackenzie is fun, fearless, and totally real. It’s all about being yourself, embracing your queerness, and not fitting into anyone’s box. Perfect for anyone figuring things out. 💖📖 @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social

🌈 Book 12 for #PrideMonth: Home Body by @theoblue.bsky.social is a heartfelt, affirming journey of identity, self-discovery, and finding home in your own skin. With warmth, humor, and honesty. 🏳️‍⚧️📖 @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @carnegiemedals.bsky.social‬

@carnegiemedals.bsky.social @cilipslg.bsky.social An enjoyable day spent with Barnet school librarians and students following Carnegie Medals where every school presented their shortlisted book. Votes were taken for the most popular book and King of Nothing was the winner.

🌈 Book 11 for #PrideMonth: I Can’t Even Think Straight by Dean Atta ✨ A bold, heartfelt collection exploring identity, queerness & self-expression. Dean’s words cut deep and lift higher. Perfect for fans of spoken word & unapologetic truth. 📚🏳️‍🌈 @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social

🌈 #PrideMonth Book #10 🌈 Glitter Boy by Ian Eagleton ✨👦🎶 James loves singing, poetry, and glitter—but not everyone understands. A tender middle grade story about finding your voice, being brave, and celebrating what makes you you. 💖🌟 @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social

🌈 #PrideMonth Book #9 🌈 Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender 💛🖤🤍💜 Felix is Black, queer, trans—and questioning it all. A raw, beautiful story about identity, love, and self-discovery.🏳️‍⚧️💖 Brilliant Read. @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social