Lotte Laserstein Tennisspielerin, 1929 German-Sweedish painter #WomensArt

Funny, heartwarming story of self-discovery which explores family, friendship, peer pressure, toxic masculinity & grief. Unsurprising 2025 Winner of the Shadowers’ Choice Carnegie medal for writing #KingOfNothing Nathanael Lessore Hot Key Books ✨📚

The 2025 What on Earth! Magazine National Schools Quiz is now open for registrations and the SLA is this year's charity partner. The #Quiz is a brilliant way to engage pupils, ignite their natural curiosity, and develop a love of learning. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3IGK9oY #uksla

At last! From ⁦The Bookseller⁩- ‘Government commits to ensuring all primary schools have libraries by 2029’

Government commits to ensuring all primary schools have libraries by 2029 thebookseller.com/news/governmen…

Third title in the #NatureInvestigator series #BugsBugsBugs by Susan Martineau & Vicky Barker b small publishing is a fascinating, beautifully presented exploration of mini beasts. The contents page & glossary, makes this equally good for focused research or browsing - in school or at home

Map of Every European City

First of gripping new adventure series by Kieran Larwood, sees Jed discovering his magickal powers & the part he is to play in an annual contest. Steeped in myths & legends, with references to & appearances of 18th century characters #JedGreenleaf ills by David Wyatt Faber Books

On beloved Peter Rabbit creator Beatrix Potter's birthday (which we share), her little-known scientific studies and illustrations of mushrooms, which mycologists use to this day to identify species themarginalian.org/2015/07/28/bea…

Goodbye Allan. You were a pioneer of great children's literature, both in picture books and poetry. You were clever, funny and wise. My children loved your books. So did and so DO I. theguardian.com/books/2025/jul…

We’re thrilled to reveal the 2025 Children’s #WainwrightPrize for Non-Fiction Shortlist!✨ Brimming with facts, fun and discovery. This shortlist invites young readers to explore nature’s mysteries with curiosity and joy. #StoriesThatConnect

We’re excited to share the 2025 Children’s #WainwrightPrize for Picture Books Shortlist! 📚 Bold, beautiful and hopeful. These picture books nurture a lifelong love for nature through story, rhythm and stunning visuals. #StoriesThatConnect

The link between books and nature can be so powerful, and it's something we think about a lot. So huge congratulations to all the authors and illustrators nominated for the The Wainwright Prizes, and thank you for creating such inspiring reads for young people 👇

Nate & his primary school mates make the transition to high school. In another eventful year, Nate continues to battle his inner Beast & meets his Dad for the first time. A powerful, emotionally charged verse novel Matt Goodfellow & Joe Todd-Stanton. #TheFirstYear Otter-Barry Books

Watch Nikki Gamble in conversation with Matt Goodfellow & Joe Todd-Stanton by way of an introduction to #TheFirstYear or for insights into its writing & illustration. Brilliant stuff! youtube.com/watch?v=wla1pd…

‘How to get children to fall in love with reading this holiday’ Anna Bonet The i Paper Simple tips for the whole year!

The key here is #ReadingForPleasure This, the second title in the #RealLifeMysteriesReader series, explores #TalesofGhostsAndHauntings courtesy of the dynamic duo Susan Martineau & Vicky Barker Due for publication early September in good time for Halloween & #NNFN b small publishing

Almost everyone who works in a primary school accepts that the current curriculum is overloaded. We simply can't squeeze in everything we're supposed to. However, there are two things we must try and ensure take place each day: independent reading and class storytime.