📚 A love of reading starts with inspiration! After #ExtremeReading, I’ve written a book—designed for people to unwind, escape & enjoy. Because storytelling matters!

Let’s celebrate the power of books together! 📖✨

#ReadingForJoy #BookMagic #TeachersWhoRead #LitCommunity

@WorldBookDayUK

A huge thank you to Zehra Hicks for an inspiring morning of storytelling, dinosaur drawing, and insights into life as an author and illustrator. We loved every moment! Grateful to Khalsa Primary School for hosting our #IllustrationCelebration event! @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social #ReadingForJoy

Hello, Blue Sky! We're the Hounslow School Library Service - celebrating books, literacy and a love of reading in our schools! Follow us for event updates and all things reading. #ReadingForJoy #ReadingForPleasure @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social

And for fiction (since you ask)

Anything by Natasha Pulley - THE HALF LIFE OF VALERY K is outstanding
The entire TUYO series by Rachel Neumeier
NONESUCH by Francis Spufford
THE MINISTRY OF TIME by Kaliane Bradley
INK, BLOOD, SISTER, SCRIBE by Emma Törsz

#BooksofBlueSky
#ReadingForJoy

Torlands Summer Reading Challenge launches today! Can you read 10 books by authors from or set in different regions before the school year ends? A fun way to explore new stories, celebrate diverse voices, and inspire a lifelong love of reading! #ReadingForJoy

For 10 years, @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social has helped 40,000+ young people discover the joy of reading—boosting confidence, communication & well-being. To celebrate, they’re hosting free author events for schools! 🎉
Get involved & register here: bookclubsinschools.org/10-years

#ReadingForJoy

For 10 years, @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social has helped 40,000+ young people discover the joy of reading—boosting confidence, communication & well-being. To celebrate, they’re hosting free author events for schools! 🎉

Get involved & register here: bookclubsinschools.org/10-years
#ReadingForJoy

📝NEW RESEARCH📝How diverse characters help young readers thrive.

What happens when children see characters who look like them in the books they read?

A new study by Dr. Nicola Lester (2026) reveals something powerful. 🌟

#RepresentationMatters #DiverseBooks #ChildDevelopment #ReadingForJoy

to sharpen their vocabulary and critical thinking, and, of course, immersed themselves in plenty of reading. To top it all off, they unleashed their creativity through imaginative writing!

A day filled with learning, laughter, and endless curiosity! 📚✨ #BookClub #ReadingForJoy

A good story read aloud doesn't just entertain; it builds readers, thinkers, and dreamers.

#BansaLibrary #ReadAloud #CommunityLibrary #ReadingForJoy #ChildrensLibrary #LibraryLife

The greatest gift we can give a child isn’t just the ability to read—it’s the joy of wanting to. Books shouldn’t feel like assignments; they should feel like doors opening into adventure, laughter, wonder, and endless possibility.

#ReadingForJoy #LoveOfBooks #InspireYoungReaders #StoriesMatter

I stopped tracking my reading. I read for fun and relaxation, but suddenly I was worrying about streaks and stats—like turning my favorite hobby into a job. No thanks. Back to reading just because I want to. 🪐📚💙 ⏰📚 #BookSky #ReadingForJoy

Carew Academy loved hosting their very first event as part of the Discovery Programme with the Children’s Book Project, a wonderful literacy charity dedicated to ensuring every child has books of their own.

#ChildrensBookProject #DiscoveryProgramme #ReadingForJoy #LiteracyMatters #SchoolLibrary

We're expanding our School's Programme for 2025, aiming to inspire students in Bury St Edmunds and nearby areas to discover the joy of reading and writing.

Learn more about our exciting plans: burystedmundsliteraturefestival.eo.page/8ssx2 #ReadingForJoy #BuryStEdmunds