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CLPE is an independent, UK based charity that creates and delivers award-winning literacy training and resources for EYFS and Primary School teachers.
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We are excited to be hosting the #CLiPPA25 on 20th of June. Well be joined by the poets that were shortlisted for the Award, inc. Oliver Sykes BCAa, shortlisted for 'We Are Family', illustrated by Ian Morris, Otter-Barry Books. You can see our shortlist event via youtube @clpe đź’«


"We are Family" by @oli_sykes89 is one of the collections selected for #CLiPPA25. In this interview, he talks to Nikki Gamble about his book which documents his family’s struggle, whilst being life-affirming, with valuable lessons learnt along the way. justimagine.co.uk/2025/05/13/we-…

This is 'How it Works: Digger' by Molly Littleboy, illust. by David Semple & pub. Little Tiger Books. This book gives plenty of purposeful opportunities for EYFS children to talk and mark make. For teaching plans for this book and more: clpe.org.uk/membership

A couple of weeks ago we were delighted to welcome Bethan Woollvin and 240 children into the library to celebrate the release of 'These Are My Rocks' published by @flcbooks alongside some beautifully creative workshops and a deep dive into the different collections people have!


Are you ready for this? This is the Bee Who Spoke by Al MacCuish, illust. Rebecca Gibbon & pub. Thames & Hudson. This is a beautifully illustrated book which explores the natural world & environmental issues. For teaching plans for this book and more: clpe.org.uk/membership

THIS FRIDAY we'll be announcing the winner of #CLiPPA25 in a joyous celebration of children's poetry at the National Theatre in London. We will be livestreaming the event from 2-3pm so you can join us from your classroom! Click here on the day to join: youtube.com/@clpe/streams

So proud of our Y6 pupils, selected as CLiPPA Shadowing Scheme winners! They'll perform at the National Theatre on Friday as part of the #CLiPPA25 Award Ceremony. Tune in to BBC Radio Leeds tomorrow at 11:15 to hear me share our excitement! Miriam Lord Primary School CLPE Reading for Pleasure đź§¶



One more day to go until we announce the winner of #CLiPPA25! A huge congratulations to the shortlisted poets, we can't wait to see you all tomorrow🎉 Join us online: youtube.com/@clpe/streams John Agard Brian Bilston Jane Newberry Carolina Rabei Oliver Sykes BCAa Ian Morris




A huge congratulations to our #CLiPPA25 shortlisted poets... we're counting down the hours until the awards show and we absolutely cannot wait to see you all! John Agard Brian Bilston Oliver Sykes BCAa Jane Newberry Otter-Barry Books Frances Lincoln Children's Books @walkerbooksuk Macmillan Children's Books


A huge thank you to our wonderful judges for choosing this year's #CLiPPA25 shortlist and winning collection! Matt Goodfellow Lucy Bannerman


A huge congratulations to Colette Hiller, the winner of #CLiPPA2025 with the memorable “Colossal Words for Kids” illustrated by Tor Freeman and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books 🎉

And the winner of #CLiPPA25 is 'Colossal Words for Kids' by Colette Hiller, illustrated by Tor Freeman, and published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books 🏆 clpe.org.uk/news/colossal-…


If you’re a teacher in years 5-6 you won’t believe how wonderful the Runaway Robot by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, illustrated by Steven Lenton and published by Macmillan Children's Books actually is! For teaching plans for this book and more: clpe.org.uk/membership