Congratulations Teresa Cremin on being awarded a #CBE in the #NewYearHonours! Across four decades, you've brought researchers, teachers & communities together around a shared belief in the power of reading, writing & creativity. #InspiringWomen #Connection #RfP The Open University

Looking for fresh inspiration or last-minute gift ideas? 🌟📚 Explore our Top Texts selections and Author in the Spotlight features — packed with ideas to widen your repertoire and spark new reader connections 👉 https://ourfp.org/texts-authors/ #RfP #TopTexts #AuthorSpotlight #HolidayReads

⭐However you celebrate this holiday season, we wish you much joy, laughter and plenty of time to cosy up with a good book or two! Happy holidays from the OU RfP team - Teresa, Helen, Sam, Bennie, Debbie, Rachel and Kelly ⭐

Independent reading time isn’t a break from learning — it’s where reading identities grow. 🌱📖 Explore ways to make choice-led reading time purposeful, joyful and truly reader-owned 👉 https://ourfp.org/finding/independent-reading/ #RfP #IndependentReadingTime #ChoiceLed #ChildLed

Big impact, small talk! 💬 Discover simple ways to build everyday book chat and peer recommendations 👉https://ourfp.org/finding/rfpp/booktalk-and-recommendations/ #RfP #BookTalk #Blether #Recommendations Teresa Cremin

Reading aloud connects hearts and minds. 💛📖 It models joy, builds empathy and invites every listener into the story world. Explore tips and examples of powerful read-aloud practice 👉 https://ourfp.org/finding/reading-aloud/ #RfP #ReadingAloud Ashley Kelly Debbie Thomas

Make reading social! 💬📖 Find inspiration for creating spaces where readers connect, share and grow 👉 https://ourfp.org/finding/rfpp/social-reading-environments/ #RfP #SocialReadingEnvironments Teresa Cremin

Every reader has a story — the key is finding out what it is. 💭📚 Explore practical ways to get to know your pupils as readers and build trust, choice and connection 👉 https://ourfp.org/finding/teachers-knowledge-of-childrens-reading-practices/ #ReadingIdentity Teresa Cremin Debbie Thomas

Keep your reading radar switched on! 📚 Explore resources to grow your knowledge of children’s and YA literature — and inspire others to do the same 👉 https://ourfp.org/finding/teachers-knowledge-of-childrens-literature-and-other-texts/ #ReadingForPleasure Teresa Cremin Ashley Kelly

It’s that time again — the season of spine-tingling stories! From The Last Firefox to Goth Girl, Crater Lake and Funnybones, spooky reads are the perfect way to spark curiosity (and a few chills!) this Halloween. What’s haunting your bookshelf? #SpookyReads #ReadingForPleasure

Wonderful @openuni-rfp.bsky.social conference. Well-deserved award to @nj13.bsky.social for her incredible work. Delighted to meet @amdassu.bsky.social and @robbiddulph.bsky.social who were both incredibly inspiring as were the workshops.

🍾 Fantastic to toast this exciting new release at today's RfP conference. So much to think about on my drive home. ❤️📖 At thoroughly superb day! @teresacremin.bsky.social @debbiethomas.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @uklitassociation.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social #RfP

✨️ Wonderful to see the Opening Doors books at the @openuni-rfp.bsky.social and @uklitassociation.bsky.social Reading for Pleasure Conference in Milton Keynes today. @openingdoors.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @juliesargent.bsky.social @crownhousepub.bsky.social #ReadingForPleasure

Congratulations to the winners & all those highly commended in The HarperCollins Reading for Pleasure Awards 2025. Find out who has been crowned & how they have built a reading community in their school or library. 👏 #EduSky @openuni-rfp.bsky.social booksforkeeps.co.uk/58089-2/

@openuni-rfp.bsky.social please could you share this? You will know some people with great ideas that we would love to hear from.

Stories feed our imaginations just as food nourishes our bodies. On #WorldFoodDay, let's share books that celebrate food, culture and community! Which food-themed reads do your pupils love most? #ReadingForPleasure

Are you a teacher, librarian, TA, student, who wants to develop your #readingforpleasure practice? Why not join me for my @openuni-rfp.bsky.social @uklitassociation.bsky.social Teachers' Readers Group. Develop an area of practice over 5 sessions across the year.

Oxfordshire-based school staff! Chris is running a Teachers Reading Group again this year (without me as I am on maternity leave!). It's a wonderful group and Chris is so knowledgeable. Details below - please share! @openuni-rfp.bsky.social @debbiethomas.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social

⭐ NEW: Today, we're launching our briefing into the importance of book choice for children! Produced in partnership with @openuni-rfp.bsky.social, the briefing explores the evidence & offers practical advice to support book choice in the classroom: https://bit.ly/3VNfQk1 @teresacremin.bsky.social

There are hundreds of examples of practice on the @openuni-rfp.bsky.social site. I've just uploaded a couple more. Secondary school pupils supporting the class recommendations shelf: ourfp.org/eop/recommen... Talking about how we choose books: ourfp.org/eop/choices-...

Try our #OURfP Reading Surveys for KS3! ✨ Why not use our class surveys to better understand your pupils' attitudes and perspectives towards RfP? 📚💙⭐ 👉https://ourfp.org/2023/01/26/pupils-reading-surveys/ #readingforpleasure #literacy #RfP #reading #KS3

Try our #OURfP Reading Surveys for KS2! ✨ Why not use our class surveys to better understand your pupils' attitudes and perspectives towards RfP? 📚🍎💙 👉https://ourfp.org/2023/01/26/pupils-reading-surveys/ #readingforpleasure #literacy #RfP #Reading

Try our #OURfP Reading Surveys for KS1! ✨ Why not use our class surveys to better understand your pupils' attitudes and perspectives towards RfP? 📚🍎💙 👉https://ourfp.org/2023/01/26/pupils-reading-surveys/ #readingforpleasure #literacy #RfP #reading

We have been awarded a Reading for Pleasure Silver Quality Mark, and as you can see, we are very excited! 📚❤️ @arktindal.bsky.social @uklitassociation.bsky.social @teresacremin.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social

📣 Check your inboxes - our September newsletter is here! 📚 Author in the Spotlight, Top Texts, brilliant back-to-school ideas and RfP research! 💙 Not subscribed yet? Sign up here 👉 ourfp.org/newsletter-s... #RfP #ReadingForPleasure #OURfP #Teaching

Teachers’ knowledge of children’s literature truly matters 📚 It underpins our capacity to recommend, relate and respond 💙 Do join the #TRC2025 and help build a vibrant culture of reading, for all! From @readingagency.bsky.social with #OURfP 👉 teachersreadingchallenge.org.uk #ReadingTeachers

A mountain of books, lots of sorting, and endless excitement! 📦📚📚📚 HUGE thanks to our donors for these brilliant reads. Soon they’ll be with our #OURfP & @The_UKLA TRGs, fuelling rich reading conversations! 💙 @childs-play.co.uk ‪@justimaginecentre.bsky.social #OldBarnBooks ... ‬

📚📦 It's #BookSortingDay at #OURfP! We’re preparing wonderful book boxes to share with our OU & #UKLA Teachers’ Reading Groups. Huge THANK YOU to our donors, sponsors & supporters! ❤️✨ #BadgerLearning ‪@kidsbloomsbury.bsky.social‬ @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social‬ #ChickenHouseBooks

☀️📚 Planning a Back-to-School Booknic, or already enjoyed one? We’d love to see! 💙 Post your photos with #OURfPBooknic for the chance to WIN our giveaway 🎁: a cosy Booknic Blanket & Books Bundle! 📖✨ Info & FREE resources 👉 ourfp.org/2025/05/12/h... #RfP #ReadingForPleasure

📅 Join us on Sat 18 Oct in MK for our Autumn #OURfPConf! We'll explore how affective engagement in reading builds empathy, identity & motivation 📚💙 With workshops, keynotes, research & #RfP community. 🎟️ Details & booking: ourfp.org/2025/06/12/a... #ReadingForPleasure #OURfP #Teaching #Literacy

📣 Grab a cuppa and check your inbox – our August newsletter is here! ☀️📚 Author in the Spotlight @nicolapenfold.bsky.social‬, Top Texts for summer, RfP research, ideas for reading-themed days out & more! 💙 Sign up here 👉 ourfp.org/newsletter-s... #RfP #ReadingForPleasure #OURfP

All booked on and looking forward to this ✨️📚✨️ #ReadingTeachers #ReadingForPleasure

📬 Our Reading for Pleasure newsletter is your monthly dose of #RfP inspo! 💙 Each issue includes: 📚 Top Texts ✨ Author Spotlights 🧠 Research insights 📅 #Literacy events & CPD Join 44k+ educators today 👉 ourfp.org/newsletter-s... #ReadingforPleasure #OURfP #Teaching 💙📚✨

Studies by @openuni-rfp.bsky.social‬, led by Professor @teresacremin.bsky.social‬, show that What on Earth! Magazine boosts children's engagement with reading in the classroom, including with reluctant readers 🎓 🔗 Read the full reports for each phase here: www.whatonearthmag.com/research

📚💙 Do join us for our Autumn #OURfPConf in Milton Keynes - Saturday 18 October! Explore how #ReadingForPleasure supports empathy, identity & motivation in young readers. Workshops, research & RfP community energy all day! ❤️ 🎟️ ourfp.org/2025/06/12/a... #OUReadingSchools #Literacy #Teaching

Deadline for applications: TODAY (21 July), at midnight (BST)! ⏰💫 We're so excited to read through all your applications and nominations! 💙📚✨ #RfPAwards2025

☀️📚 It’s been brilliant to see all your Summer Booknic photos! Hosted one already? Planning one with families or in school? We’d love to see more! 💙 📸 Do tag your photos with #OURfPBooknic for a chance to win a Booknic Blanket & Books Bundle! 🎁 👉 ourfp.org/2025/05/12/h... #ReadingForPleasure #RfP

A colleague visiting on Wednesday to ask for advice on reading went away with so many notes and ideas after we had discussed this document.

We had a lovely time at our Booknic on Friday. Thanks to all our parents/ carers for coming. @openuni-rfp.bsky.social

📢 Final reminder! Entries for the #RfPAwards2025 close 21 July ⭐📚 Celebrating teachers, schools & communities who lead with #ReadingForPleasure 💙 Are you - or do you know - a new teacher doing amazing things? Nominate & apply! 👉 ourfp.org/2025/02/04/t... #OURfP #Literacy #UKEd

📉 The Decline in Volitional Reading 📚 Why are fewer young people #ReadingforPleasure? What can we do about it? This new Position Paper, co-authored by @teresacremin.bsky.social and international experts, explores evidence, busts myths & outlines ways forward 👇 🔗 cdn.ourfp.org/wp-content/u...

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📅 Join us on Sat 18 Oct in MK for our Autumn #OURfPConf! We'll explore how affective engagement in reading builds empathy, identity & motivation 📚💙 With workshops, keynotes, research & #RfP community. 🎟️ Details & booking: ourfp.org/2025/06/12/a... #ReadingForPleasure #OURfP #Teaching #Literacy

📣 Check your inboxes – our July newsletter is here! ✨📚 Author in the Spotlight Abi Elphinstone, Top Texts for summer, inspiring Booknic celebrations, new RfP research & more! 💙 Sign up here 👉 ourfp.org/newsletter-s... #RfP #ReadingForPleasure #OURfP #Reading

Apply now for the #RFPAwards2025 – celebrating schools, teachers & communities who champion #ReadingForPleasure ⭐📚 📢 NEW Deadline - July 21! 👀 Most under-applied? New teachers. Know one? Are one? We want to hear from you! 💙 👉 ourfp.org/2025/02/04/t... #OURfP #UKEdChat

Do join us on Sat 18 Oct for our Autumn #OURfPConf in Milton Keynes! 📚✨ Explore the affective power of #ReadingForPleasure through workshops, research & community 💙 🎟️ Book your place now! 👉 ow.ly/WJMK50WeMLa #OURfP #RfP #Teaching #Literacy #UKEdChat

📣 Calling Primary English Leaders & Headteachers! Ready to embed a rich, school-wide Reading for Pleasure culture?📚✨💙 Then join us TOMORROW 4-5pm online for a Primary #OUReadingSchools 25-26 briefing! Sign up here 👉 forms.office.com/pages/respon... #RfP #PrimaryEd #UKEdChat

#Suffolk schools and staff do consider this wonderful group, to build knowledge and foster children’s love of #readingforpleasure starting in September! See the flier for more details. @openuni-rfp.bsky.social

Wonderful @openuni-rfp.bsky.social @uklitassociation.bsky.social Student Teacher #readingforpleasure Ambassadors presentations tonight! From universities across the country! Future Reading Teachers! @rogmcdonald.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @debbiethomas.bsky.social

📢 Deadline EXTENDED to July 21! Apply now for the #RFPAwards2025 – celebrating schools, teachers & communities who champion #ReadingForPleasure 📚 👀 Most under-applied? New teachers. Know one? Are one? We want to hear from you! 💙 Find out more 👉 ourfp.org/2025/02/04/t... #UKEdChat #Teaching #RfP