School librarian, SLE: Literacy, former School Library Association Chair, previous Carnegie Greenaway judge and North East Book Awards organiser
Joined May 2009
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Owl nodded solemnly.
“Correct me if I am wrong,” he said, “but am I right in supposing that it is a very Blusterous day outside?”
“Very,” said Piglet, who was quietly thawing his ears, and wishing that he was safely back in his own house. ~A.A.Milne #windy
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Take part in the Verse Novel Awards 2026!📚✨ Read our new blog by @jonnybid to find out why #VerseNovels are transforming reading in schools and view the shortlisted books for primary & secondary. #ReadingForPleasure ow.ly/7gso50ZVfXJ
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Did you know we now have ten titles in our retellings range?
These are timeless classics retold by award-winning authors to make them available to more readers. Key themes and scenes are accentuated in a more concise format with dyslexia-friendly layouts.
collins.co.uk/collections/cl…
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Next Tuesday! Join @mrdillypresents and top children’s authors for a free livestream packed with spooky stories, readings, games & frightfully good fun. Featuring @JenniferKillick and #SoulFeeder 🐍
Register at: tinyurl.com/48hx3jsm
Happy book birthday! The best in the series so far (🤞🏻 there are more on the way @BarringtonStoke )
It's the first proper chilly day of October, the nights are drawing in, and I have a terrifying treat for you. What horrors lurk in the shadows of Grey Towers? And will Damien Cooper resist their dark embrace?
Illustrations by @lukebrookes_art
Published by @BarringtonStoke
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We use thoughtful design and expert editing to ensure that every one of our dyslexia-friendly books provides a smooth, accessible reading experience. What makes reading easier for you? #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek
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We have 3 AWESOME copies of #TheWorstThingThatCouldPossiblyHappen by @GuyBassBooks & #DrIllustration to #Win!
If you love your stories CHILLING with a sprinkling of the SUPERNATURAL and dash of REALITY SWAP these highly illustrated unsettling poems & stories will be right up your street!
RT&Flw by Oct 9 to enter
#WRDMagComp @LittleTigerUK
#GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026
The Winners of The Week Junior Book Awards 2026 Revealed lovereading4kids.co.uk/blog/…
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We have 4 hilarious copies of @cabot_meg & @mimiadraws mid-grade, super sleuth graphic novel #DetectiveBaby to #Win
If you’re craving a full colour, laugh-out-loud, hijinks-heavy detective mystery …
… make sure you RT&Flw by Oct 2 to enter!
#WRDMagComp @Harper360UK
#GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026
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PUBLISHING TODAY! A gripping YA novella by @Sally_Nicholls.
Anna and Josie have always been the focus of their mum’s social media. While Josie seems to enjoy it, Anna hates the attention. But when Josie is stalked, both girls decide that enough is enough. bit.ly/4xCRoSE
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📚 Nominations are open for the 90th Carnegies!
@CILIPinfo members can nominate one outstanding title for each Medal by 25 September. Help us find the books that will make their mark on our 90th anniversary year. 🏅
carnegies.co.uk/nominations
#Carnegies2027 #Carnegies90th
ALT Announcement for the 90th Carnegies with nominations now open and a link to carnegie.co.uk/nominations.
Singapore is paying people to read books – can it fix the reading crisis? theguardian.com/books/2026/s…
Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels theguardian.com/books/2026/s…
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Finn and I are offering bespoke prerecorded films for schools for World Book Day 2027 (or whenever you like). Based on questions asked by your students and whatever your priorities are. We can work something out for you. Details and contact info here: tompalmer.co.uk/virtual-visi…
