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New Hall Library retweeted
Reading looks different for everyone—and that’s something to celebrate.
We asked our team to share their honest reading confessions to redefine what being a reader means.
Read the blog and share your #ReadingConfession with us: readingagency.org.uk/reading…
ALT Graphic with text that reads: “I am a reader and I’ve never read any of the classics.”
ALT “I am a reader and I usually start new books before I’ve finished the one I’m reading.”
ALT Graphic with text that reads: “I am a reader and I only listen to audiobooks.”
New Hall Library retweeted
You can now read International-Booker-Prize-Winner Banu Mushtaq’s acceptance speech, in full, over on our Ampersand blog:
andotherstories.org/2025/05/…
New Hall Library retweeted
And so it happens. Heart Lamp makes history by winning the International @TheBookerPrizes 2025, the first short story collection to ever do so. What a radical moment for literature, women and protest. The revolution, it seems, will be published after all.
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So brilliant to see the #ReadingRights reports from @frankcottrell_b & @Booktrust is out today! Reading with children changes their lives forever - and EVERY SINGLE CHILD is entitled to this right!
📢 NEW: Our #ReadingRights report with Waterstones @UKLaureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce is out now!
It shares 5 focus areas that will turn the tide on reading inequality and unveils plans for our City of Stories place-based pilot:
booktrust.org.uk/about-us/re… @ace_national #ACESupported
ALT The front cover of the Reading Rights report plus the words: "Reading Rights - Books build a brighter future - Read the report". The URL booktrust.org.uk/readingrights and logos for Waterstones Children's Laureate, Arts Council England, and BookTrust
New Hall Library retweeted
'I wanted to explore what life is, the beginning of life, the end of life, meeting people, knowing things, sharing good and bad moments.'
Don't miss Rébecca Dautremer's feature in our new issue #illustration @postwave_books
booksforkeeps.co.uk/wp-conte…
New Hall Library retweeted
Happy World Meditation Day 🙏 Take a moment now to pause, breathe and just be here #WorldMeditationDay
New Hall Library retweeted
Jump into someone else’s story this June!
Join the Empathy Day Festival happening in schools, libraries, bookshops or at home, and be part of a nationwide movement to foster empathy through stories, creating a world in which we all understand each other better.
Running from 2-12 June, with Empathy Day on Thursday 12 June, @EmpathyLabUK are on a mission to raise an empathy-educated generation, and are asking YOU to get involved.
See the full programme and register at empathylab.uk to download your FREE resources, tips and ideas.
The International @TheBookerPrizes shortlist has been announced! This year’s six books are a wonderful variety and provides a ‘miraculous lens through which to view human experience’. #bookerprize
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It’s #WearItGreenDay! 💚🙌 A day to bring people together, wear green, and raise funds and awareness for good mental health. 💚
Tell us what you’re doing today! 💬
bit.ly/3UtZE79
#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
ALT Graphic showing the Wear It Green Day logo - a green t-shirt accompanied by drawings of shoes, rucksacks, a green ribbon and other green clothing. In aid of the Mental Health Foundation
New Hall Library retweeted
'Exceptionally talented new illustrators'
The shortlist for the #KlausFluggePrize for most promising and exciting newcomer to children’s picture book #illustration has been announced. Congratulations to the shortlisted illustrators 💐@KlausFluggePr
booksforkeeps.co.uk/exceptio…
New Hall Library retweeted
Spending time in your community and getting close to nature can support your mental health. 💚
Tell us about how your community embraces nature. 💬
#WearItGreenDay #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #ThisIsMyCommunity
ALT 5 ways to boost your mental health through nature and community 1. Volunteer with a community gardening or local park group 2. Join an outdoors club, like rambling or bird watching 3. Take part in community action for the environment 4. Join a sports club that gets outdoors 5. Arrange meet-ups with your community outdoors
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Meaningful May - Day 5: Let someone know how much they mean to you and why actionforhappiness.org/meani… #MeaningfulMay
There are some great non-fiction recommendations from @Booktrust . Borrow them from the library today!
booktrust.org.uk/book-recomm…
New Hall Library retweeted
The 2025 #CrimeFest shortlist for the Best Crime Fiction Award for Children (8-12) is:
@sufiyaahmed; @NatashaFarrant1; @AMHowellwrites; @MGLnrd @bethatintervals; @nicki_thornton
The @Wilbur_Niso_Fdn booklist has been announced! There are some brilliant books on the longlist. They are brilliant for book group discussion.
#readingforpleasure
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We can't control what happens, but we can choose our response. Join us for Meaningful May and focus on the things that matter
actionforhappiness.org/meani… #MeaningfulMay
New Hall Library retweeted
Help grow and empathty-educated generation 🌲
Take part in the #EmpathyDayFestival and inspire children and young people to grown their empathy skills. Go to our website and register for your FREE resources NOW!
empathylab.uk/empathy-day/
