This September marks an exciting first for schools and libraries around the world: the launch of the World Kid Lit Reading Challenge Award. Designed to celebrate creativity, global citizenship, and the joy of reading, the award invites children and young people to showcase their reading journeys through imaginative presentations and displays. What’s It All About?Continue reading “The World Kid Lit Reading Challenge Award”
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Carnegies: A Joyful Celebration of Children’s Literature
On Thursday 19 June 2025, I had the immense pleasure of attending The Carnegies once again—an event that continues to be a highlight of the literary calendar for me, both personally and professionally. Held at the beautiful Cambridge Theatre, home of Matilda The Musical, the ceremony was buzzing with excitement, with over 600 young peopleContinue reading “Carnegies: A Joyful Celebration of Children’s Literature”
Censorship webinars – free training
Have you had a chance to catch up with the excellent set of free webinars that SLG conducted last year, in conjunction with the School Library Association? Members of either of these can access the webinars for free. For CILIP members, simply sign in to the CILIP website, and then come back to these pagesContinue reading “Censorship webinars – free training”