What a fantastic day. Oh my, what a shortlist that what to choose between. Looking forward to the big announcement. #UKLA25
So much passion for children’s and YA books from our brilliant UKLA Book Awards final panel in Liverpool Central Library today: the winners have been decided and will be announced at the international conference in June!
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May 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
What a fantastic day. Oh my, what a shortlist that what to choose between. Looking forward to the big announcement. #UKLA25
Announced this morning, the shortlists for the @uklitassociation.bsky.social #UKLA25 #teachersbookawards 👏
Congratulations to all the authors and illustrators on the lists and 💐 to the team of #teacher judges.
booksforkeeps.co.uk/shortlists-a...
Congratulations to all the authors and illustrators on the lists and 💐 to the team of #teacher judges.
booksforkeeps.co.uk/shortlists-a...
March 18, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Announced this morning, the shortlists for the @uklitassociation.bsky.social #UKLA25 #teachersbookawards 👏
Congratulations to all the authors and illustrators on the lists and 💐 to the team of #teacher judges.
booksforkeeps.co.uk/shortlists-a...
Congratulations to all the authors and illustrators on the lists and 💐 to the team of #teacher judges.
booksforkeeps.co.uk/shortlists-a...
And the books are arriving! Incredible shortlist. Can't wait to continue the reading 😃 #UKLA25
It's here... The UKLA Book Awards 2025 Shortlist is now live! With so many powerful titles, this year's selection truly highlights the best of contemporary children's writing! Find out more here: buff.ly/KJtPJH0
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March 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
And the books are arriving! Incredible shortlist. Can't wait to continue the reading 😃 #UKLA25
I just finished Keedie by Elle McNicoll for #UKLA25. What a brilliant, strong character Keedie is! So glad to have read this book. I want to go back and reread A Kind of Spark all over again now!
April 9, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I just finished Keedie by Elle McNicoll for #UKLA25. What a brilliant, strong character Keedie is! So glad to have read this book. I want to go back and reread A Kind of Spark all over again now!
To say I'm a little blown away by this one is an understatement. Absolutely essential reading. If My Words Had Wings by Danielle Jawando #UKLA25
April 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM
To say I'm a little blown away by this one is an understatement. Absolutely essential reading. If My Words Had Wings by Danielle Jawando #UKLA25
What an absolute honour to talk about some AMAZING books along with my fellow teacher judges at the #UKLA25 Book Awards this evening. The quality of books we have read is simply outstanding. An unforgettable experience, an incredible impact in our schools.
June 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
What an absolute honour to talk about some AMAZING books along with my fellow teacher judges at the #UKLA25 Book Awards this evening. The quality of books we have read is simply outstanding. An unforgettable experience, an incredible impact in our schools.
Reflecting on a brilliant afternoon shortlisting for #UKLA25. So interesting to listen to different takes and perspectives on books from the longlist and quite a number that I intend to read again based on that! Wholeheartedly recommend taking part for next year's prize should anyone be eager.
March 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Reflecting on a brilliant afternoon shortlisting for #UKLA25. So interesting to listen to different takes and perspectives on books from the longlist and quite a number that I intend to read again based on that! Wholeheartedly recommend taking part for next year's prize should anyone be eager.
Great online CPD for the ##UKLA25 judging this morning. Have come away with so much to think about in terms of representation and my reading lense after @darrenchetty.bsky.social's input and a huge list of books to order from @primarynonfiction.bsky.social . Thank goodness for payday! First order:
January 25, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Great online CPD for the ##UKLA25 judging this morning. Have come away with so much to think about in terms of representation and my reading lense after @darrenchetty.bsky.social's input and a huge list of books to order from @primarynonfiction.bsky.social . Thank goodness for payday! First order:
Glasgow Boys is just utterly brilliant. Not sure I've been so invested in two characters in a long time. I wanted to both know and look after Banjo and Finlay so much! You have to read this if you haven't already, beautifu, hadsh, tender.. #UKLA25 #readerteacher #readingforpleasure #ks3books
May 10, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Glasgow Boys is just utterly brilliant. Not sure I've been so invested in two characters in a long time. I wanted to both know and look after Banjo and Finlay so much! You have to read this if you haven't already, beautifu, hadsh, tender.. #UKLA25 #readerteacher #readingforpleasure #ks3books
Just finished The Boy Next Door. I was totally absorbed in it after an initial wrong quick judgement. There are so many important themes addressed and covered sensitively in this book. I know for certain I'll encourage my own daughters to read when they're a bit older #UKLA25 #readingforpleasure
May 3, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Just finished The Boy Next Door. I was totally absorbed in it after an initial wrong quick judgement. There are so many important themes addressed and covered sensitively in this book. I know for certain I'll encourage my own daughters to read when they're a bit older #UKLA25 #readingforpleasure
We are so excited to announce the second Keynote Speaker of our International Conference 2025...
ANEŽKA KUZMIČOVÁ
A pioneering researcher exploring literacy through imagination and embodied experience, Kuzmičová will be joining us to share her brilliant work.
#ukla25
ANEŽKA KUZMIČOVÁ
A pioneering researcher exploring literacy through imagination and embodied experience, Kuzmičová will be joining us to share her brilliant work.
#ukla25
December 3, 2024 at 6:10 PM
We are so excited to announce the second Keynote Speaker of our International Conference 2025...
ANEŽKA KUZMIČOVÁ
A pioneering researcher exploring literacy through imagination and embodied experience, Kuzmičová will be joining us to share her brilliant work.
#ukla25
ANEŽKA KUZMIČOVÁ
A pioneering researcher exploring literacy through imagination and embodied experience, Kuzmičová will be joining us to share her brilliant work.
#ukla25
This is a wonderful book about finding yourself within while the world seems to fight against you. Empowering and heartwarming but clear for all to access. Many would benefit from reading this... #readingforpleasure #UKLA25 #transrightsarehumanrights🏳️⚧️
May 9, 2025 at 9:43 PM
This is a wonderful book about finding yourself within while the world seems to fight against you. Empowering and heartwarming but clear for all to access. Many would benefit from reading this... #readingforpleasure #UKLA25 #transrightsarehumanrights🏳️⚧️
Just announced: the winners of the 2025 @uklitassociation.bsky.social Book Awards. Congratulations to all the winning authors and illustrators and to the UKLA judges #UKLA25 #teachersbookawards #KidLitUK 💐
booksforkeeps.co.uk/winners-of-t...
booksforkeeps.co.uk/winners-of-t...
June 27, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Just announced: the winners of the 2025 @uklitassociation.bsky.social Book Awards. Congratulations to all the winning authors and illustrators and to the UKLA judges #UKLA25 #teachersbookawards #KidLitUK 💐
booksforkeeps.co.uk/winners-of-t...
booksforkeeps.co.uk/winners-of-t...
Chilled morning, finishing The King of Nothing. It's completely brilliant. How can a book be so funny, poignant, and moving at the same time?! Such a character-rich book. What a talent Nathanael Lessore is.#shoulderwiggle #UKLA25 #readingforpleasure #readerteacher #kingofnothing
April 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Chilled morning, finishing The King of Nothing. It's completely brilliant. How can a book be so funny, poignant, and moving at the same time?! Such a character-rich book. What a talent Nathanael Lessore is.#shoulderwiggle #UKLA25 #readingforpleasure #readerteacher #kingofnothing
Happy Hallow’een
The real horror is the destruction of the ecosystem!
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/rural-reads/
@The_UKLA #UKLA25 @panmacmillan.bsky.social @isabella_tree #bookrecommendations #nonfiction @penguinukbooks.bsky.social #HappyHalloween
The real horror is the destruction of the ecosystem!
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/rural-reads/
@The_UKLA #UKLA25 @panmacmillan.bsky.social @isabella_tree #bookrecommendations #nonfiction @penguinukbooks.bsky.social #HappyHalloween
October 31, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Happy Hallow’een
The real horror is the destruction of the ecosystem!
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/rural-reads/
@The_UKLA #UKLA25 @panmacmillan.bsky.social @isabella_tree #bookrecommendations #nonfiction @penguinukbooks.bsky.social #HappyHalloween
The real horror is the destruction of the ecosystem!
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/rural-reads/
@The_UKLA #UKLA25 @panmacmillan.bsky.social @isabella_tree #bookrecommendations #nonfiction @penguinukbooks.bsky.social #HappyHalloween
I have been reading The Things We Leave Behind by Clare Furniss for the #UKLA25 11-14+ shortlist. I can't believe how compelling and frighteningly relevant this book is. Stunning.
April 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
I have been reading The Things We Leave Behind by Clare Furniss for the #UKLA25 11-14+ shortlist. I can't believe how compelling and frighteningly relevant this book is. Stunning.
Just adding finishing touches to notes for @englishassociation.bsky.social conference on Saturday as well as @uklitassociation.bsky.social conference at the end of the month. Looking forward to sharing some great books and activities.
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June 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Just adding finishing touches to notes for @englishassociation.bsky.social conference on Saturday as well as @uklitassociation.bsky.social conference at the end of the month. Looking forward to sharing some great books and activities.
We're so THRILLED to announce that LISTENING TO THE QUIET has been chosen as a shortlistee for the
@uklitassociation.bsky.social awards!
Our fingers and toes are crossed! 🤞 #UKLA25 #teachersbookawards
ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
@uklitassociation.bsky.social awards!
Our fingers and toes are crossed! 🤞 #UKLA25 #teachersbookawards
ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
March 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We're so THRILLED to announce that LISTENING TO THE QUIET has been chosen as a shortlistee for the
@uklitassociation.bsky.social awards!
Our fingers and toes are crossed! 🤞 #UKLA25 #teachersbookawards
ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
@uklitassociation.bsky.social awards!
Our fingers and toes are crossed! 🤞 #UKLA25 #teachersbookawards
ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
The Winner of the Shadowers' UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for 7-10+
July 1, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Are you curious to understand how and why your local patch of ‘England’s Green and Pleasant Land’ looks and functions in the way it does? We recommend some ‘rural reads’…
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/rural-reads/
#UKLA25 #bookrecommendations #nonfiction
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/rural-reads/
#UKLA25 #bookrecommendations #nonfiction
Rural Reads - Colne Valley Regional Park
There is a wealth of books available to help people learn more about the environment around them, making exploration on the ground so much more rewarding. The following titles are recommended merely a...
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk
October 22, 2024 at 12:47 PM
Are you curious to understand how and why your local patch of ‘England’s Green and Pleasant Land’ looks and functions in the way it does? We recommend some ‘rural reads’…
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/rural-reads/
#UKLA25 #bookrecommendations #nonfiction
www.colnevalleypark.org.uk/rural-reads/
#UKLA25 #bookrecommendations #nonfiction