CILIP SLG

This is the account for the CILIP School Libraries Group, the professional association for school librarians.

[CILIP SLG @CILIPSLG]

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[CILIP SLG @CILIPSLG]

CILIP SLG is not currently active on X. Please find us on our other platforms instead. https://t.co/BlSyvCzd4A

[The Carnegies @CarnegieMedals]

Only 17.5% of teen boys read daily, according to @Literacy_Trust. So what’s the solution?

A new article from @CILIPinfo explores how the Carnegies Shadowing Programme is helping boys rediscover reading—by putting them in the judge’s seat.

🔗 https://t.co/9pjWishkhy

[PLAA_UK @plaa_uk]

Today we’re spotlighting our last Secondary Finalist for the PLAA 2025: Elise from @AbbeyfieldSch!

Elise says, “Encouragement from the library’s wonderful community has hugely increased my confidence.”

@UKSLA @CILIPSLG #PLAA2025 #SchoolLibraries

[The Carnegies @CarnegieMedals]

Revealing the #Carnegies2025 Medal longlistees joining Joseph Coelho for a FREE event at @SedberghSchool in @SedberghBooktwn! 📖🌟
Come along with @ilustrajo, @yuvalzommer, Danielle Jawando, C. G. Moore and Margaret McDonald! 📚🎨
Secure your spot: https://t.co/Hrl58DjIF8

[World Book Day UK 📚 @WorldBookDayUK]

📚✨ Reading Rivers activity – a creative activity for #WorldBookDay or anytime of the year ! Created by @sabinelittle from @sheffielduni, it helps children map their reading journey through a collage-style project. 🎨📖

Designed for both classroom and home learning, this approach fosters family conversations about early reading memories and significant life experiences.

Available to download on our website - https://t.co/CednnamX92

[SLG Scotland @SLGScotland]

Have you signed up for our author event with @WHusseyAuthor this week? A free event for school and youth librarians. Having just finished his fantastic new book The Boy I Love, we have to say it's not to missed! https://t.co/FBBJrYLKu3...

[World Book Day UK 📚 @WorldBookDayUK]

Join us for an exciting #WorldBookDay BBC Live Lesson with @bbc_teach on Thursday, 6th March at 11am. Featuring special guest authors, this session will encourage 7-11 year-olds to read for fun.

Find out more - https://t.co/asyhE48ntN

[EmpathyLabUK @EmpathyLabUK]

Register to take part in the Empathy Day Festival to be entered into a prize draw to win one of two class sets of The Unforgotten Coat by Frank Cottrell-Boyce or a selection of books for your school or library! 📚⭐
https://t.co/Qc0QssoP74

[CILIP SLG @CILIPSLG]

📢 Join us for the SLG AGM! 📢
🗓 Tuesday, 18th March
⏰ 7:00–8:30 pm (Zoom)
Featuring talks from:
✨ Louis Coffait-Gunn (CILIP CEO) & Jo Morgan (Author) Free to attend!
Register here 👉 https://t.co/YP7LsDLqD1
#SchoolLibraries #SLGAGM #CILIP #JoMorgan #Education @CILIPinfo

[EmpathyLabUK @EmpathyLabUK]

Register to take part in the Empathy Day Festival 2025! Registration will give you access to FREE resources, author and illustrator events, activities, CPD webinars and more for your school, library, bookshop, home or setting! ⭐
https://t.co/Qc0QssoP74

[CILIP @CILIPinfo]

Did you know that #CILIP membership gives you access to a free legal helpline and confidential access to our Benevolent Fund set up to help CILIP members and their families through financial difficulties? Both ready to help in times of need. more info👇
https://t.co/DmAMCPDE68

[World Book Day UK 📚 @WorldBookDayUK]

World Book Day is just 2️⃣ weeks away! ⏰

⁠Are you ready to #ReadYourWay?

Get ready for World Book Day with our Celebration Hub – packed with resources, bookmarks, bunting, and more! 📚✨

Find all that you need here - https://t.co/mj5PmxPlB4

[PLAA_UK @plaa_uk]

Today’s spotlight Secondary Finalist for the PLAA 2025 is Alex from @BedfordSchool!

Alex says, “Because of how much the school library has helped me throughout my time here, I have wanted to give the same experience to younger students.”

@UKSLA @CILIPSLG

[CILIP SLG @CILIPSLG]

Looking for creative ways to celebrate @WorldBookDayUK ? The @CILIPSLG committee shares their best ideas. Get inspired & make reading magical!!!! https://t.co/9PMN4f0qxK…
#SchoolLibraries #ReadingForPleasure @CILIPinfo

[British Library Learning @BL_Learning]

Engish teachers! Bookings are open for our free online CPD on Romantic poetry in context, on March 11.

Get fresh ideas and resources, with our fabulous panel of writers and teachers - @MichaelDonkor, @HelenMort, Iain Sinclair & Alexander Fairbairn-Dixon.
https://t.co/Umakz6SpiF

[British Library Learning @BL_Learning]

History teachers! Don't miss our free online CPD with @histassoc on Thurs 13 Feb. Get fresh ideas & rich resources on South Asian migration to Britain in the 19th century, with the fabulous Dr Yasmin Khan, @Justice2History & @EmmaMc2112.

Book your place: https://t.co/5HdJelwVDD

[British Library Learning @BL_Learning]

History teachers! Have you booked your free place for our CPD with @histassoc on Thurs?
Get fresh ideas & resources on South Asian migration to Britain in the 19th century, with leading historian Yasmin Khan,@Justice2History & @EmmaMc2112.
Find out more: https://t.co/iA2rqVz6j7

[British Library Learning @BL_Learning]

English teachers! We're delighted to be running free online CPD on Blake, Wordsworth & Romanticism. Join us on March 11, with a wonderful panel of writers & teachers - @MichaelDonkor, @HelenMort, Iain Sinclair & Alexander Fairbairn-Dixon.
Book here: https://t.co/e5T22dMOMu

[British Library Learning @BL_Learning]

A lovely chance for English and history students to quiz bestselling author Philippa Gregory coming up after half term,Thu 27 Feb 2025 at 11:15. DM us if one of your pupils would like to submit a question for the author! More info: https://t.co/dTR983wzj6
@LitdriveUK @histassoc