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YA Horror and Thriller Panel Join us for an evening of horror and thrillers as we celebrate Cynthia Murphy, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and Kathryn Foxfield's new books. Thursday 30th July 2026 19:00 Waterstones Trafalgar Square London WC2 BOOK HERE! www.waterstones.com/events/ya-ho...
Steve Blackman, debut author of Zero Override, talks about working with libraries at teenlibrarian.co.uk/2026/07/09/z... Zero Override , an I, Robot meets Alex Rider high-stakes adventure debut for readers of 10+, is available to buy at shop.scholastic.co.uk/products/160...
Inclusive Books for Children's Parenting Hacks 5 smart swaps for a screen-free summer! At www.inclusivebooksforchildren.org/blog/parenti...
Summer days out at the British Library! britishlibraryemails.bl.uk/cr/AQiz6A8Q9...
THE DEADLINE IS FRIDAY 31ST JULY 2026! SIGN UP HERE! foyleyoungpoets.org/apply/
SAVE THE DATE! YLG London: The Carnegie Awards 2027 Nomination Evening 2nd September 2026 6.30pm to 8.00pm Brixton Library London SW2 1JQ Join committee members as they champion their favourite books for nomination for the Carnegie Awards 2027. Register at www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
Patrice Lawrence is the new Children's Laureate!💕 www.booktrust.org.uk/how-we-help/...
SAVE THE DATE! YLG London: The Carnegie Awards 2027 Nomination Evening Wednesday 2nd September 2026 6.30pm to 8.00pm London (Venue:TBC) Join committee members as they champion their favourite books for nomination for the Carnegie Awards 2027. Book your place at www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
The Carnegie Awards 2026 will be announced TODAY AT 12 NOON! @carnegiemedals.bsky.social They are the only children's book awards judged by UK librarians. Watch the ceremony via the live stream at carnegies.co.uk/take-part/st...
The Carnegie Awards 2026 will be announced in ONE DAY! They are the only book awards judged by UK librarians. Read about the illustration award shortlist from our very own judge, Katerina Karavapori, at: mailchi.mp/24ec96af77ff...
The Carnegie Awards 2026 for Writing and Illustration will be announced in 3 DAYS! @carnegiemedals.bsky.social They are the only children’s book awards judged by UK librarians. Read about the writing award shortlist from our very own judge, Katerina Karavapori, at: mailchi.mp/a749e0655b94...
The Carnegie Awards 2026 for Writing and Illustration will be announced in 4 DAYS! @carnegiemedals.bsky.social The Carnegies are the only children’s book awards judged by UK librarians. Read insights into the award from our very own judge, Karerina Karavapori, at: mailchi.mp/1016b7d925b9...
Could your school be a part of new and exciting School Library Association's Reading Reboot Programme? The programme is now recruiting secondary schools in LONDON, the West Midlands and the North East of England. APPLY BY MONDAY 22ND JUNE 2026 AT: airtable.com/appQ6U5wtdHu...
YLG London members enjoying last night's launch of Jekyll vs Hyde: The Potion of Doom, the first book in a new , funny, illustrated, gothic fantasy series from the prize-winning author, Jack Meggitt-Phillips. OUT NOW!
Join BONE HEAD creator Jamie Gregory for FREE morning of chaos and comedy, featuring live drawing and a chance to create your own characters of the underworld. Tuesday 23rd June 2026, 10:00am ONLINE Register at www.scholastic.co.uk/bonehead?utm...
View the Lollies 2026 shortlist and vote at shop.scholastic.co.uk/lollies?utm_...
Scholastic are looking for reviewers! Scholastic are offering 15 people the amazing opportunity to receive the book early to share with their child and tell them what they think! All you have to do is submit your entry by 16th June 2026 at www.surveymonkey.com/r/JHXBDWM Good luck!
Award-winning independent publisher Hashtag Press has launched a Crowdfunder campaign to help build a sustainable future for independent publishing and continue championing the diverse voices and stories that deserve to be heard. DONATE HERE! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/Hashtagpress
Celebrate Pride Month with this lovely collection of picture books depicting LGBTQ+ families from BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recomme...
Meet award-wining authors , Chris Haughton, Ken Wilson-Max and Patrice Lawrence at our One Day School! Reading Role Models: Empowering adults to create a reading culture Friday 15th May 2026 9am - 4pm Brixton Library, Brixton Oval, London SW2 Book NOW at mailchi.mp/00ca2173c683...
The Boy Who Became A Parrot : A Foolish Biography of Edward Lear by Wolverton Hill and illustrated by Laura Carlin. A beautiful picture book not to be missed has Laura’s distinctive line drawings, as well as Lear’s original art work, he did for the newly opened London Zoo – stunning!
READING CRISIS or ATTENTION CRISIS? Join in the discussion with BookTrust and others at our One Day School! @booktrust.org.uk Reading Role Models: Empowering adults to create a reading culture 15 May 2026 9 - 4 Brixton Library Brixton Oval London SW2 Book NOW at mailchi.mp/00ca2173c683...
Find out why FACTS ARE FASCINATING from The Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize at our One Day School! @royalsociety.org Reading Role Models: Empowering adults to create a reading culture 15 May 2026 9 - 4 Brixton Library, Brixton Oval, London SW2 Book NOW at mailchi.mp/00ca2173c683...
The Quick Reads Project will be talking about parents’ book groups at our One Day School! @readingagency.bsky.social Reading Role Models: Empowering adults to create a reading culture 15 May 2026 9 - 4 Brixton Library, Brixton Oval, London SW2 Book NOW at mailchi.mp/00ca2173c683...
We are proud to announce that Professor Teresa Cremin will be our Keynote Speaker! @teresacremin.bsky.social One Day School Reading Role Models: Empowering adults to create a reading culture 15 May 2026 9 - 4 Brixton Library, Brixton Oval, London SW2 Details at mailchi.mp/00ca2173c683...
Book Signing for Matt Goodfellow's Six Weeks At Hornsey Town Hall Arts Centre, The Broadway, London N8 9JJ On Thursday 4th June 2026 For Y5 - Y7 pupils Event Time: Morning - exact times TBC Book for sale at £8.99 Email schools@pickledpepperbooks.co.uk by 24/04/2026
HI! Why don't you check out the Youth Librarians Group (YLG) London One Day School? Reading Role Models: Empowering adults to create a reading culture 15 May 2026, 9am - 4pm, Brixton Library, Brixton Oval, London SW2 Full details and booking instructions at mailchi.mp/00ca2173c683...