A National Year of Reading 2026 👏👏 to ‘change the nation’s culture’ is Good News! 👏👏 A DfE initiative with NLT as delivery partner @jonnybid.bsky.social @jonny-walker.bsky.social @rootedinreading.bsky.social @openingdoors.bsky.social Do share and get involved! 👏 www.nationalyearofreading.org.uk

“Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life.” Jackie Chan A kind word. A smile. An unexpected moment of care. It all matters more than we know. 🧡 #kindness #positivity Picture by Positive Outlooks

Over on X… We have 2 sets of the FAB #PirateAcademy‍ series with the LATEST instalment ⚔️ #SwordEchoes by @Justinsomper.bsky.social to #WIN! For the chance to join apprentice Neo Splice as he finds out he has game changing sword reading powers… RT & Flw by May 30 on X uclanpublishing.bs #WRDMagComp

“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; and the third is to be kind.” Henry James Kindness has the potential to influence a moment, a mood, a day… Kindness is free. Kindness matters. 🧡 #kindness #positivity #gratitude

Over on X right now we have 3 pairs of the THRILLING #Gargoyles series with the NEW instalment #TheWatcher by FAB award-winning tamsinmori.bksy.social to #WIN! An inexperienced Guardian. A missing kelpie. A growing threat. Intrigued?… RT&Flw by May 16 to enter uclanpublishing.bsky.social #WRDMagComp

A fabulous final Teacher Reading Group session. Blown away by the passion of all the teachers who presented their EOPs. Can’t wait to share them with the rest of our staff team. A wonderful end to my day 😁 @openuni-rfp.bsky.social @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @teresacremin.bsky.social

Very exciting post!!! Thank you @chris-callaghan.com for the Great Chocoplot…..can’t wait to read it whilst munching the crème egg bar 😁

Easter Giveaway I have 3 copies of ‘The Great Chocoplot’ (with new shiny covers) to giveaway, which I’ll sign & dedicate. Plus, a Crème Egg Bar! Follow & repost to be in with a chance of being 1 of 3 people selected at random. Ends Friday 11th April at 8pm (UK only) #KidLitUk #UkKidLit #BookSky

Each day, we post an image which could be used to nurture your wellbeing journey. #WellbeingJourney #NurturingWellbeing

“Too often we underestimate the power of a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring – all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” Leo Buscaglia Be kind, always. 🧡 #kindness #positivity #understanding Picture by zoecainart

Free to download PDF reading list for Year 6 – perfect for promoting #ReadingForPleasure or holiday reading challenges. Includes titles by Tom Palmer, Jasbinder Bilan, Michael Rosen & more. 📥 Download here: buff.ly/zZXXST4

“Unexpected kindness is the most powerful, least costly, and most underrated agent of human change.” Bob Kerrey Kindness matters. More than we realise. More than we may ever see. 🧡 #kindness #love #positivity Picture by NationalCenterYouthIssues

We have 4 copies of the fragrant #BettyAndTheYeti #FriendsAtFirstFart by @hughraine.bsky.social to #WIN For the chance to join Betty & Yeti as they get to grips (through the chaos) with being roommates & become friends at first fart… Repost & Follow by Mar 28 @farshorebooks.bsky.social #WRDMagComp

A really uplifting and positive session tonight with passionate reader teachers. A joy to run our Teacher Reading Group @kashleyenglish.bsky.social @teresacremin.bsky.social @readingforpleasure.bsky.social

English Teachers! I have two copies of Diverse Words and Voices to give away! Follow and reply and I will put names into a hat, and announce winners next Friday. #EduSky

Published today, five lucky UKLA members can retweet to be in with a chance of winning a signed copy of #TheBeck by Carnegie Medal winner Anthony McGowan, a hilarious and heartwarming tale of one boy's quest to save the beck that runs through his granddad's [email protected]

A reminder

“Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.” – Katie Reed. When we slow down and take care of ourselves, we show up more fully for the things and people that matter - including ourselves. 🧡 #kindness #Self-Love (picture by Stacie Swift)

Set during the turbulent segregation era, Kwame Alexander weaves a spellbinding story of struggle, determination and the unflappable faith of an American family in BLACK STAR, sequel to the acclaimed The Door of No Return. UKLA members RT to win 5 signed copies. #uklalucky13th

We can help change the world, starting with our own small acts of kindness Image: www.instagram.com/vicky_barone

Enjoyed our termly Teacher Reading Group. A joy to spend time with passionate RfP teachers,listening to the opportunities they are providing for young people in their schools and sharing fabulous texts. This month’s focus was graphic novels. ourfp.org/@kashleyengl...

Amazing watching 8279 children singing at the O2 with @yvconcerts.bsky.social A spectacular show and very proud of our pupils 🎶

Very grateful to have been part of the Y6 Reading Fluency Project. Can’t wait to roll it out across our school 😁 @hfleducation.bsky.social

As well as the 'invisible' children in schools, there are also the 'invisible' members of staff. They can go unnoticed and unappreciated because they do their job quietly and effectively, and always hold up their end without a fuss. They're often the glue that keeps a school together.

Now this is a rule I can agree with #edusky #primaryedusky #primaryrocks

Our brilliant staff ran a Big Breakfast for charity this morning. Our school community were invited. Raised lots of money for McMillan 💚 Love our school, the staff team and community. Great way to end the week. #kindness

An excellent blog about deregulation and how we can support pupils when they’re experiencing stress

An important read. Educators have such an important role in ensuring our children feel seen and that they belong in our schools.

CHOICE is key to becoming a reader. When kids are given a wide range of books to choose from, and are allowed to choose freely - THEY READ! I don’t believe in “reluctant readers” - just readers who haven’t yet found the right books for them. So it’s our job to help them find those books! #literacy

Don’t underestimate patience. #edusky

XMAS GIVEAWAY 🎄 I love Christmas & so do the dragons!🐉🎄 Do you have a dragon lover in your family? Why not pop a dragon treat under the tree for them! Just follow me & reshare this post to be in with a chance to WIN all SIX books in #TheBoyWhoGrewDragons series! Winner picked 13/12 UK only

The Reading Fluency Project is having a huge impact at our school. We’ll be rolling out the strategies into further year groups next term

BOOK GIVEAWAY!!! I'm not on social media a lot right now, working very hard on my new book, trying to get it done in less than 9 years this time! In the meantime, I'm giving away signed copies of all my books so far. Repost & follow to enter, & say which one you'd like - closes Dec 14! #KidLitUK

My #3goodthings for today 1. A lovely walk on the Downs (in the clouds!) 2. Catching up with my best friend with a cuppa 3. Date night….delicious Thai meal A good Saturday

Very pertinent points raised. As a parent of a child with complex needs, the fight never ends and is at times exhausting

I don't believe in "good reading" & "bad reading". Comic books, graphic novels, manga, picture books, joke books, sports reports, all kinds of poetry & prose: it's all reading, and it's all good! Let kids read for pleasure - and they'll be readers FOREVER! #reading #literacy (Art: Bill Watterson)

Thank you for your #kindness. 🧡 (Picture by Katie Abey)

Arrived at work this morning to find a knitted Christmas wreath on my door with a knitted Winnie included (Winnie is my dog who visits school to spread a spot of happiness). Made my day! #randomactofkindness

Really important to give time to the precious people in our lives….both friends and family. They fill our cups with happiness 😁

An enjoyable session tonight celebrating our success gaining the Platinum Reading for Pleasure Award. Great to share experiences with practitioners embarking on gaining it this year. @uklitassociation.bsky.social

Delighted with the progress our Y6 pupils are making with their reading. Week 6 of the Reading Fluency Project……blown a way by the impact 🙌 @hfleducation.bsky.social

A wonderful reminder. There’s always time for #kindness ! ( Picture by lukejohnmatthewarnold )

I’ve got 6 copies of Code Name Kingfisher to give away to one lucky winner. Simply repost this and make sure you’re following me. I’ll choose one lucky winner at random on Sunday 1st of December.

#BeKind you never know how much someone needs it and what a difference it makes to them!

Misconception banks "It is important for teachers to be aware of misconceptions when planning and designing lessons but also to be responsive when misconception arise." How do you response in this situation? https://buff.ly/490p1U3 #EduBlogShare

How many reports do we need to write before something is done for our kids with SEND? Children’s development ‘put back by years’ due to failure of special educational needs system www.theguardian.com/education/20...