School librarian. Can and will talk about books for longer than you, probably.
London, England
Joined March 2022
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Library Lady retweeted
I cannot say this enough. Schools cannot hold up the whole world. Housing, jobs, dentistry, doctors: we need other policy areas to work if there’s any chance at improving children’s lives.
"The biggest barriers to social mobility and children's wellbeing lie outside of schools."
@miss_mcinerney from our podcast on The Schools Bill.
🎧 Listen to the episode: ifs.org.uk/articles/schools-…
Library Lady retweeted
🩷👇GIVEAWAY! 👇 🩷 Fancy winning a hamper packed *full* of delicious/scented/beautiful goodies - all inspired by #TheNightInQuestion and its heroine, Florrie?? 💐 If so, just retweet this and follow me to enter. (You can enter via IG, too, to double your chances 😊) GOOD LUCK! x
ALT A hamper containing a book, candle, soap, mug, tea, whisky, guide to Paris and more.
Library Lady retweeted
🚨 School libraries & librarians are vital to education!
We stand with @CILIPinfo, @CILIPSLG , @GreatSchLibs, @UKSLA & @ASCELUK in advocating for their role in the schools. Properly resourced libraries break barriers & equip young people for future success.
CILIP, SLG, the Great School Libraries Campaign, SLA and ASCEL have written a joint response to the DfE's Curriculum & Assessment Review, highlighting the power and potential of school libraries and librarians.
Read full story and find out more:
cilip.org.uk/news/news.asp?i…
ALT image of a boy reading some books sitting on the floor
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We are kicking the week off with a competition to win a Class Set of 30 School Dictionaries worth over £200! laburnumhouse.co.uk/product/… Simply like and share this post. The winner will be announced 6/12/24. To view our full range please visit: laburnumhouse.co.uk/c/dictio… #competition
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"These benefits [of reading] are becoming a kind of invisible privilege. This has gone on long enough. The bad news is that we are at risk of losing a generation. The good news is that the solution is in our hands"
- Children's Laureate @frankcottrell_b #GrowAGenerationOfReaders
ALT Book being held up to camera in a book shop. The book is a copy of Millions: the not-do-great train robbery by Frank Cottrell-Boyce and illustrated by Steven Lention. The book has a sticker applied reading: Warning! This book may cause the reader to relax, feel happy, become more empathetic and build confidence.
Library Lady retweeted
8/9 A fully funded school library run by a qualified librarian can change lives. It’s proved time and time again. Every school needs a library and every library a librarian. That’s one way to get books in children’s hands and encouraging a life-long love of reading...
Library Lady retweeted
This has been reshared a lot recently. Many #schoollibrarians are sharing stats which show that reading in their schools is not in decline-quite the reverse. The evidence is clear: having a librarian in school can build and embed a reading culture. Follow us to find out more.
⚠️Reading enjoyment has fallen across all ages.⚠️
The sharpest decline is among pupils aged 11-14 - from 40.4% in 2023 to 30.7% in 2024. As children transition to secondary school, their reading engagement dips - a trend that is worsening.
Learn more: literacytrust.org.uk/researc…
ALT Reading enjoyment has declined across all age groups. Ages 11 - 14 have seen the steepest drop - from 40.3% in 2023 to 30.7% in 2024.
Library Lady retweeted
The decimation of libraries probably affects under 5s - the age where reading for pleasure is established - more than any other group. Books for little kids are short and expensive, but you used to be able to go to a library and take 5 different ones home every week.
Report finds ‘shocking and dispiriting’ fall in children reading for pleasure theguardian.com/books/2024/n…
Library Lady retweeted
Just a bookseller, standing here, pleading journos to remember that children's books can and should be included in your book of the year round ups 💕
Library Lady retweeted
Competition Time! We’ve not done one of these in a while so as #Halloween is approaching we are giving away these two Fangtastic copies of Dracula and Frankenstein. For a chance to #win simply LIKE & Retweet. One winner will be picked this Friday. UK only. #bookcompetition 🎃 🩸
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Competition time!
This is open to all UK secondary #teachers and #librarians.
A signed copy of both my books with some bookmarks and pin badges thrown in. To enter:
🧡Follow, like and retweet
💙 UK only
🧡 Ends 7pm 27/2/24
Good luck. #GiveawayAlert
Library Lady retweeted
How do you get kids to love reading? Let them READ FOR PLEASURE. Let them choose what to read. Let them enjoy the stories, the pictures, the words. Talk to them about what they enjoy, always let it be fun. And never, ever make reading a punishment! #literacy
Library Lady retweeted
The Big Class Sets Giveaway ends today with a tremendous, heart-wrenching bang! The final title up for grabs is... When The Sky Falls🦍❤️
To enter, reshare this post and follow us before Friday 1st December, 6pm.
Up to 40% off class sets: l8r.it/opf2
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EVERY SINGLE CHILD should have access to a library and a librarian - and so every single school should have a library and a librarian. They are fundamental to reading for pleasure, literacy, and all the lifelong benefits it brings. #LibrariesForPrimaries
(Art: @chrisriddell50)
Every primary school deserves a school library. But a shocking 1 in 7 state primary schools in the UK do not have one. We want to put that right.
Support our #LibrariesForPrimaries campaign and find out more at librariesforprimaries.org.uk
Library Lady retweeted
A shocking 1 in 7 state UK primary schools don’t have a library. We’re calling on the government to acknowledge how important school libraries are and match-fund library provision.
Support #LibrariesForPrimaries and read the report: librariesforprimaries.org.uk…
ALT Image of authors standing around three people-sized books in Parliament Square. Everyone pictured has their arms raised.
Library Lady retweeted
👻GIVEAWAY 👻
We are giving away proof copies of #ShadowhallAcademy to three of our lovely followers!
To enter simply follow our account, retweet and like this post. You have until 13.11.23 at 9am (GMT). The winner will receive a message in their DMs. T&Cs apply.
Can you survive a term at Shadowhall Academy? 👻
Torches at the ready for this spooky new series from @Hickesy - author of the Aveline Jones series!
Shadowhall Academy: The Whispering Walls | 1st February 2024
Library Lady retweeted
Win the entire set of the new reprint of The Inheritance Cycle by @paolini, with cool new fonts, and matching spines 🐉 @penguinplatform
To enter the giveaway, simply:
⛰️ Follow us
⛰️ RT this
T&Cs: UK only
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