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You don’t need to be in London to be part of a thriving literary community, says emma layfield (Children’s Books North Network). Read more 👇 thebookseller.com/comment/talent…

The early bird offer for our conference in September has been EXTENDED until 31st July. To be part of the conversation and book your place, go to cilip.org.uk/event/YLGconfe… Keep an eye on this account for exciting news and exclusives over the summer!

Our thanks to everyone who joined us in person and online today for our first #carnegies25 nomination meeting. Thanks too to all those who sent in their suggestions via email. We've got some great summer reading lined up for you! 📚📚📚

Seeing things from someone else’s perspective is an important empathy skill. These #ReadforEmpathy texts explore challenging themes & provoke their readers to think about other people's lives and cultures. Challenge yourself this summer to keep growing your empathy skills.

Looking for summer reading recommendations..? We met at the beginning of the month to begin our #carnegies25 nominations process & these were the books that our Committee have been reading and recommending 1/2

2/2 Summer reading recommendations from our committee All recent and all excellent!

The summer holidays are the perfect time to take a trip to your local library! Lots of libraries will have fun family events on offer so drop in to find out what's going on ☀️

We're off... #YLG24gla

Opening #YLG24Gla keynote speech from Nicola Morgan on the science of reading - a child who derives pleasure from reading will want to do it more often, becoming better at it the more they read

Enjoying a bit of science behind the reading brain with Nicola Morgan as well as learning our 3 Ps : pleasure, print and poetry #YLG24GLA

Publishers assemble! It’s the 60 second round-up of upcoming titles #YLG24Gla

William Hussey spent 3 years writing and researching his upcoming LGBT YA historical fiction novel THE BOY I LOVE Great to celebrate this incredible book and share with librarians at #YLG24Gla William Hussey YLG Committee

We’re minding our own wellbeing now at #YLG24Gla - it’s a six minute “keep the heid and read” with SLIC. I’m reading this:

Our final #YLG24Gla sessions - discussing Where the Heart Should Be with Sarah Crossan, and laureates Frank Cottrell-Boyce and Patricia Forde in conversation. My heart is singing!

Today, we launched the Excluded Voices Report, revealing that out of 568 UK children's books with marginalised main characters, only 236 were by British Own Voice creators. 📚✨ Learn more: inclusivebooksforchildren.org/excluded-voice… #IBCExcludedVoicesReport

The Excluded Voices Report shows that many Black and ambiguously Black or brown characters in children's books are created by white authors/illustrators. It's time to amplify authentic voices from diverse communities. Learn more: inclusivebooksforchildren.org/excluded-voice… #IBCExcludedVoicesReport

We're so very honoured to have been awarded 'Publisher of the Year 2024' by YLG Committee. Thank you #YLG, the certificate is pride of place in our office! #YouthLibrariesGroup

It's the CILIP presidential elections. We spoke with alison brumwell about her background and experience in the sector. Make sure your voice and views count by voting today - links have been e-mailed to CILIP members. cilip.org.uk/blogpost/16373…

A round up from our last 2 monthly bookchats...

Meet Kevin Sheehan, #Carnegies2025 North West Judge! A school librarian with over 25 years of experience, Kevin is passionate about books that offer young readers different perspectives on life. With a career focused on inspiring children, he’s excited to join our judging panel!