And my teacher read for the first day of PoR Birmingham is the moving Illegal By Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin. CLPE Katie Rosa Myles Minerva Learning #OURfP

Minerva Learning ReadingRocks Sarah O'Boyle 💙 The Big Bad Pig is one of my new favourites and has the potential to draw kids in that woulsn't usually listen to fairtales.

‘Poetry has the potential to help children see themselves reflected in literature and to express themselves through their own writing. It can open doors to children’s own desires to read and express themselves.’ My Tes magazine article on the importance of poetry: tes.com/news/poetry-to…

Minerva HQ busy today posting out flyers for our brand new Spelling and Vocab CPD. For more info visit: bookwhen.com/minerva

Delighted to present UKLA Book Awards 2017 winner @susinnielsen with an Emeritus medal at Waterstones Piccadilly today! What a wonderful evening Andersen Press Joy Court Westpark School Alice we have a signed book for you!

Travelling up north to deliver reading training in Inverness for the wonderful National Literacy Trust. Train travel has restricted the stories I’m bringing to 4; a ridiculously difficult choice!

Looking for high-quality #English spelling and vocabulary #CPD? Take a look at our new course running in Birmingham on 23rd November. Book now to avoid disappointment! ow.ly/YbHt30moZhL

Places still available on our new Spelling and Vocabulary training. Book now to avoid disappointment! #English #CPD #Spelling ow.ly/tPlp30moZmY

Check out our new Spelling and Vocabulary training and feel inspired to try out our teaching ideas in your school! #English #CPD #Spelling ow.ly/dEOE30moZvf

To celebrate @duncandraws new release #MollysMoonMission Templar Books have given us a bundle of his books to giveaway! To win: RT & Follow & Send me a 🐻🐦🚀🌲 to tell me which book you like the look of most! T&C available here: instagram.com/p/BuCVZuVnDeZ/ UK only. Closed 24.2.19

Attention West Midlands Teachers: Professor Teresa Cremin and Sonia Thompson will discuss the importance of reading for pleasure at a time when RFP is being explored by increasing numbers of schools Sonia Reading for Pleasure 🧶 UKLA #OURfP owl.li/tzFg30nP6y3

Elmer the Patchwork Elephant is 30 and we're celebrating in grand style around the country fcbg.org.uk/celebrating-30… Andersen Press Seven Stories

Attention West Mids teachers: Developing vocabulary a focus in your school? Book onto our April training in Birmingham to learn more about how to support your pupils in increasing the words they use and how they use them. #spelling #vocabulary Sarah O'Boyle 💙 ow.ly/aQlD30o9dn2

It's #mentalhealthawarenessweek2019 what books do you recommend to help approach the subject or support children who may themselves be experiencing mental health issues? Here are two to get you started...

Recently, I’ve worked with schools to create literature spines that prioritise literary merit over curriculum links. Join us in Birmingham on 30/9/24 to build your progressive literature spine! Learn more: buff.ly/4cY8z6M #ChildrensLiterature #LiteratureSpine

MIdland-basedWe would love as many people as possible to join our English Network this year. If you are a West MIdland based English Leader and you are looking for your tribe, PEN might be just the thing ). Find out more: buff.ly/4gjXDTW #primaryEnglish #Englishleaders

Calling West Midlands schools. Join us at Becketts Farm on 30/9/24 to build or refresh your unique literature spine (progression in texts). 🌟 Find out more: buff.ly/4cY8z6M Book now: (buff.ly/4cY3VpD) #Education #ChildrensLiterature #LiteratureSpine

The National Literacy Trust 'The World of Graphic Novels' launches this week, another great reason to join up! #WhyGraphicNovels #ReadingBenefits #ReadingChampions #LoveReading #PrimaryEducation buff.ly/4e5fPza

West Midlands English Leaders, join the Primary English Network (PEN), led by expert facilitators Ruth and Rebecca, you'll gain all the support you need to enhance your English CPD and drive success in your school. #PrimaryEnglish #PrimaryEnglishNetwork buff.ly/3ZoWpAQ

National Poetry Day is just around the corner! Poetry reveals the truths of life, relationships, and the world around us. Let's celebrate together on Oct 3rd! buff.ly/4d7CHwG #LovePoetry #PoetryInSchools #PrimaryEducation #NationalPoetryDay