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Eileen Armstrong

@earmstronglib

School librarian, SLE: Literacy, former School Library Association Chair, previous Carnegie Greenaway judge and North East Book Awards organiser

Joined May 2009
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The Carnegies@CarnegieMedalsOct 30
📚 The wait is nearly over... We're just three days away from revealing the nominated titles for the 2027 Carnegies. Who do you think will make the list? 👀 @CILIPinfo #Carnegies2027 #ChildrensBooks #BookAwards #BestChildrensBooks #YAbooks #ReadingForPleasure
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Books for Keeps@BooksForKeepsOct 29
'Each of the books on this shortlist is a window into a different corner of science.' Congratulations to the authors & illustrators on the shortlist for the 2026 Royal Society Young People's Book Prize recognising the best science books for under 14s. booksforkeeps.co.uk/royal-so…
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Andersen Press@AndersenPressOct 29
Divorced, Beheaded, Died. Divorced, Beheaded, Survived. We’re thrilled to reveal the cover of The Young Queens by @Sally_Nicholls Discover the young queens as you’ve never seen them before! 👑✨ We also have 50 PROOF copies to give away at YALC on Sunday! #YALC
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Badger Learning@BadgerLearningOct 29
LAST CHANCE to win a complete set of 10 new WOW! Facts Orange Level books!📚🧡 Perfect for reluctant readers aged 9–14 (reading age 5.5–6). Enter by 30 Oct! 🎉 #HiLo #Reading 👉ow.ly/VCev50ZCrzq
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Barrington Stoke@BarringtonStokeOct 28
It's almost Halloween! For those that love a thrill, we've put together a list of 13 of our most spine-chilling short novels. From hair-raising thrillers to sci-fi horror, these books are bound to get you in the mood for the spookiest day of the year... bit.ly/4sN53WN
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LoveReading4Schools@lr4schoolsOct 26
52 ideas for the #NationalYearOfReading Week 43: Favourite Line Friday Share a favourite line from a book. Spark discussions and build an engaged reading community. How do you get your school talking about books? lovereading4kids.co.uk/blog/… @Go_All_In_2026 #RaisingReaders #GoAllIn
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Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

Children’s and teens roundup – the best new picture books and novels

A sumptuous collection of fairytales; a dreamy Minotaur retelling; the explosive finale of the YA Torch Trilogy and more

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A.A.Milne@A_AMilneOct 18
Owl nodded solemnly. “Correct me if I am wrong,” he said, “but am I right in supposing that it is a very Blusterous day outside?” “Very,” said Piglet, who was quietly thawing his ears, and wishing that he was safely back in his own house. ~A.A.Milne #windy
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Badger Learning@BadgerLearningOct 22
Take part in the Verse Novel Awards 2026!📚✨ Read our new blog by @jonnybid to find out why #VerseNovels are transforming reading in schools and view the shortlisted books for primary & secondary. #ReadingForPleasure ow.ly/7gso50ZVfXJ
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Barrington Stoke@BarringtonStokeOct 22
Did you know we now have ten titles in our retellings range? These are timeless classics retold by award-winning authors to make them available to more readers. Key themes and scenes are accentuated in a more concise format with dyslexia-friendly layouts. collins.co.uk/collections/cl…
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'Learning to read at 86 has changed my whole life'

'Learning to read at 86 has changed my whole life'

Alan, from Southampton, learned to read through the charity Read Easy.

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How to get children reading again

How to get children reading again

Children are more likely to read if they feel connected to books and have choices

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Celebrating #BookshopDay at one of my favourite indies @booksaremybag @ForumBooks #ChooseBookshops
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Barrington Stoke@BarringtonStokeOct 9
Next Tuesday! Join @mrdillypresents and top children’s authors for a free livestream packed with spooky stories, readings, games & frightfully good fun. Featuring @JenniferKillick and #SoulFeeder 🐍 Register at: tinyurl.com/48hx3jsm
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Happy book birthday! The best in the series so far (🤞🏻 there are more on the way @BarringtonStoke )
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It's the first proper chilly day of October, the nights are drawing in, and I have a terrifying treat for you. What horrors lurk in the shadows of Grey Towers? And will Damien Cooper resist their dark embrace? Illustrations by @lukebrookes_art Published by @BarringtonStoke
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Barrington Stoke@BarringtonStokeOct 5
We use thoughtful design and expert editing to ensure that every one of our dyslexia-friendly books provides a smooth, accessible reading experience. What makes reading easier for you? #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek
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We have 3 AWESOME copies of #TheWorstThingThatCouldPossiblyHappen by @GuyBassBooks & #DrIllustration to #Win! If you love your stories CHILLING with a sprinkling of the SUPERNATURAL and dash of REALITY SWAP these highly illustrated unsettling poems & stories will be right up your street! RT&Flw by Oct 9 to enter #WRDMagComp @LittleTigerUK #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026
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Dan Smith@DanSmithAuthorSep 28
Dyslexia Awareness Week next week! Shout out to all the authors and publishers making stories accessible to everyone.
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The Winners of The Week Junior Book Awards 2026 Revealed lovereading4kids.co.uk/blog/…
The Winners of The Week Junior Book Awards 2026 Revealed

The Winners of The Week Junior Book Awards 2026 Revealed

Read The Winners of The Week Junior Book Awards 2026 Revealed on LoveReading4Kids

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Why bookshops are booming in the TikTok age

Why bookshops are booming in the TikTok age

Proprietors explain why more independent bookshops are springing up in our towns and cities.

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