The Past, Present and Future of Children’s Books & Antiracist Education.
⭐️Jan 28th⭐️
5-6.30pm
See you there!
@rapclassroom
@knchimbiri
@EngMediaCentre
@clpe
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“Look beyond Lunar New Year to harness the global ESEA wave.”
The ‘surge’ in ESEA-authored books & the need for ESEA children’s books to expand beyond the seasonal and dragons…
Eric Huang in @thebookseller (5/12/25)
thebookseller.com/features/beyon…
The ‘surge’ in ESEA-authored books & the need for ESEA children’s books to expand beyond the seasonal and dragons…
Eric Huang in @thebookseller (5/12/25)
thebookseller.com/features/beyon…
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The Past, Present and Future of Children’s Books & Antiracist Education.
⭐️Jan 28th⭐️
5-6.30pm
See you there!
@rapclassroom
@knchimbiri
@EngMediaCentre
@clpe
⭐️Jan 28th⭐️
5-6.30pm
See you there!
@rapclassroom
@knchimbiri
@EngMediaCentre
@clpe
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“A profound wish that we make a better, fairer future for us all”(Eileen Primary Teacher, Letterbox Library reviewer).
Radhika Natarajan @ChaoTayiana Alexander Mostov @wideeyeded
Full review/to buy:
letterboxlibrary.com/product-page/h…
Radhika Natarajan @ChaoTayiana Alexander Mostov @wideeyeded
Full review/to buy:
letterboxlibrary.com/product-page/h…
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“The success of the Author Academy is evidence of the huge wealth of talent in underrepresented communities just waiting for the opportunity to shine” @kenwilsonmax on @HarperCollinsUK Author Academy.
Applications open until:
⚡️Feb 6th!⚡️
Applications open until:
⚡️Feb 6th!⚡️
Applications are OPEN for the HarperCollins Author Academy. A free, six-week virtual writing programme for unagented writers from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds. Find out more and apply now at harpercollinsacademy.co.uk
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Double checking you all saw Imogen Russel Williams’ last Children’s Books Roundup in @guardian and then also that you spotted Phoenix Brothers by Sita Brahmachari & The Other Father Christmas @JRichardsAuthor & Priscilla Mante @storymixstudio
And also…
theguardian.com/books/2025/dec…
And also…
theguardian.com/books/2025/dec…
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…We should probably let you know said Other Father Christmas does in fact exist since we met him last year ⬇️
@storymixstudio
@storymixstudio
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A January kickstart of a book collection from @Booktrust
Some bootiful titles in the mix including Lulu Moves Home @RosBeardshaw @AnnaMMcQuinn and Escape from the Child Snatchers @sufiyaahmed
Some bootiful titles in the mix including Lulu Moves Home @RosBeardshaw @AnnaMMcQuinn and Escape from the Child Snatchers @sufiyaahmed
January is here, which means a whole load of brilliant new children's books for us to enjoy!
Whether they’re a teeny toddler or a very particular teen, get their year off to a great start with one of these books 👇
bit.ly/487zIVT
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⚡️Representation of Black people in children’s literature-
The Listen to this Story! exhibition, curated by @ksandsoconnor, is on tour and is at Cambridge Central Library until 16th Jan.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
The Listen to this Story! exhibition, curated by @ksandsoconnor, is on tour and is at Cambridge Central Library until 16th Jan.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
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Letterbox Library retweeted
Delighted that @ksandsoconnor will continue our @BooksForKeeps column for an eighth year. Next one looks at books featuring children of colour in care / alternative family situations. Fostering, adoption, care homes for example. Please share suggestions! Thx
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Letterbox Library retweeted
When teachers read for themselves, they bring richer experiences to the classroom — talking authentically about books and inspiring children to read for pleasure. Explore more in our free booklet: clpe.org.uk/research/readi…
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Letterbox Library retweeted
The literacy gap is growing. But…
❓ What is it?
❓ What causes it?
❓ Why does it matter?
Swipe to find out what you could do to help close it ➡️bookmarkreading.org/closethegap
#BookmarkReading #CloseTheGap
❓ What is it?
❓ What causes it?
❓ Why does it matter?
Swipe to find out what you could do to help close it ➡️bookmarkreading.org/closethegap
#BookmarkReading #CloseTheGap
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🥳Welcome to 2026.
And I know we keep shuffling you over to our Instagram account BUT keep shuffling if you’d like to see our Letterbox Library Year in Review. All the highs: books, launches, ponies 🐴 & a splash of ABBA.
And I know we keep shuffling you over to our Instagram account BUT keep shuffling if you’d like to see our Letterbox Library Year in Review. All the highs: books, launches, ponies 🐴 & a splash of ABBA.
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Heads, Dep Heads, Snr./Literacy Leaders-
☀️your 2026 wake-up 😊course:
FREE online intro to @clpe1’s #PowerOfReading flagship training & how it can scaffold your English curriculum.
➡️clpe.org.uk/training/webin…
☀️your 2026 wake-up 😊course:
FREE online intro to @clpe1’s #PowerOfReading flagship training & how it can scaffold your English curriculum.
➡️clpe.org.uk/training/webin…
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“But asking awkward questions is better than accepting the silence of a still-narrow literary monoculture.”
The nuances of working class identities for creatives, targeted initiatives and hope for @NewWritingNorth’s The Bee project.
From #TheBooksellerMostRead.
The nuances of working class identities for creatives, targeted initiatives and hope for @NewWritingNorth’s The Bee project.
From #TheBooksellerMostRead.
In May, Mo Fanning discussed how publishing’s diversity drive throws up some difficult questions about identity and class 👇
#TheBooksellerMostRead ebx.sh/YieiHY
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“Is 2026 the year DEI dies?”
Comment by @penny_author
With specific reference to disability representation in children’s books and to the Reflecting Disability Project: reflectingdisability.co.uk
Comment by @penny_author
With specific reference to disability representation in children’s books and to the Reflecting Disability Project: reflectingdisability.co.uk
Following President Trump’s orders in January 2025 to end diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in federal government, across the Atlantic we have felt the knock-on effect, says @penny_author 👇 ebx.sh/xnu60l
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Letterbox Library retweeted
If you preorder TICKETS FOR MURÐER from @parrot_street then you’ll get a signed bookplate edition. It’s part of their January highlights list!
And if you need to catch up on MURÐER FOR TWO then you can buy a signed edition of the book box from them too!
And if you need to catch up on MURÐER FOR TWO then you can buy a signed edition of the book box from them too!
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