Today's purchases from The Little Bookshops, two new releases I've been looking forward to. #SaturdayMood

My book of the year so far. A harrowing, insightful novel, infused with Percival Everett's trademark dark humour. So pleased #James has received accolades in The Guardian The TLS, to name a few.

Thank you Bloomsbury Kids & YA UK for this brilliant book treat, courtesy of Catherine Cawthorne and illustrator Sara Ogilvie. I may not attempt the #PrincessBottomPants challenge but will definitely test my puff power! Who'd have thought #STEM and #fairytales could be so much fun?

A great first The Yoto Carnegies #shadowing session yesterday at Kirklees College #SpringfieldCentre . We love having the shortlisted titles on our Kirklees College LRC shelves and, next week, we'll be making our own version of Bert's bower! #YotoCarnegies24

Happy publication day to PORKY PIES - my new book for the Little Gems series by Barrington Stoke, and perfect for the fibbing wee piggy in your life. Illustrated by Marisa Morea!

Goal!! Me and Aaron Ramsey is out today! It's about footy, heroes and the attack and defence of family life. Diolch Firefly Press Y Lolfa Sterling Lord Literistic and, of course, Aaron Ramsey ❤️⚽

Chapel Allerton The Little Bookshops book signing with Dermot O'Leary

Tomorrow’s the day to celebrate your siblings :-)
#NationalSiblingDay
The Plum Agency

#ReadIrishWomenChallenge24 Day 9: A book featuring stars Little Bang by Kelly McCaughrain Kelly McCaughrain
Mel & Sid connect
when sparks ignite at New Year
what will be their fate?
A remarkable NI set YA novel that tackles a controversial topic with sensitivity & balance.

Great news for our shadowers! #YotoCarnegies24

If you loved Dermot O'Leary on Bake Off this past weekend, book on for our signing event with him later this month!
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#GBBO

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And I haven't forgotten #WarHorse or #Pony , both of which are superb reads which build empathy and are already contemporary classics.

I recently mentioned #MistyofChincoteague and its importance to me growing up. As an adult, I remain fascinated by the relationship we have with the horse. Three exceptional novels I admire explore this with superb skill and understanding.

We are looking forward to welcoming back Pets as Therapy as part of our GCSE Stress Busting Sessions.
Students and staff can destress in a relaxed environment by visiting the PAT volunteers and their dogs. Every Monday in Springfield and Thursday in Huddersfield LRCs 1-2pm 🐶💚

Today we welcomed back Pets As Therapy for the start of our weekly visits through the Summer term.
Our first visitors were Kirsty and Ivy. Ivy entertained our students with high fives and was rewarded with lot's of strokes, cuddles and even a story🐶❤️🐶

Thanks for an amazing performance John Dougherty Roger Stevens Laura Mucha FCBG
We think they’ll be in demand for other events together now! Bounce Sales and Marketing ❤️📗

We've got a huge events line-up for April in Chapel A!
A half-term art workshop, our first thematic evening event exploring crime fiction, an exclusive signing with Dermot O'Leary and finally our silent book club launch. Something for everyone! Link below ⬇️
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I am so proud that librarians across the UK (and beyond) were at the forefront, supporting children and families during the pandemic. #NationalShelfService launched on 6 April 2020 with a brilliant broadcast from Angela Foster featuring #AMonsterCalls
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Another flashback to the remarkable The Yoto Carnegies shortlists of 2019. It was a privilege to read and discuss the late Kate Saunders' novel #TheLandofNeverendings : a moving exploration of bereavement, which gives us the enchanting world of Smockeroon. Warm, funny and wise.