Letterbox Library

Since 1983: not-for-profit children's bookseller celebrating equality, inclusion & diversity. Co-runs @littlerebsprize with Housmans Bkshop.

[Letterbox Library @LetterboxLib]

REGISTER for totally free right here:

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The Past, Present and Future of Children’s Books & Antiracist Education.

⭐️Jan 28th⭐️
5-6.30pm
See you there!

@rapclassroom
@knchimbiri
@EngMediaCentre
@clpe

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“Look beyond Lunar New Year to harness the global ESEA wave.”

The ‘surge’ in ESEA-authored books & the need for ESEA children’s books to expand beyond the seasonal and dragons…

Eric Huang in @thebookseller (5/12/25)

https://t.co/8Ii04UCBL2

[Letterbox Library @LetterboxLib]

The Past, Present and Future of Children’s Books & Antiracist Education.

⭐️Jan 28th⭐️
5-6.30pm
See you there!

@rapclassroom
@knchimbiri
@EngMediaCentre
@clpe

[Lantana Publishing @lantanapub]

An illustration from My Mummy Marches that works beautifully as a classroom prompt for discussions around peaceful protest, civic engagement and values. Great for PSHE & citizenship.

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🌈🌈🌈Picture book images which have given me total joy today.
#VincentXKirsch

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“A profound wish that we make a better, fairer future for us all”(Eileen Primary Teacher, Letterbox Library reviewer).

Radhika Natarajan @ChaoTayiana Alexander Mostov @wideeyeded

Full review/to buy:
https://t.co/8WQU2WSFaF

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“The success of the Author Academy is evidence of the huge wealth of talent in underrepresented communities just waiting for the opportunity to shine” @kenwilsonmax on @HarperCollinsUK Author Academy.

Applications open until:
⚡️Feb 6th!⚡️

[HarperCollinsUK @HarperCollinsUK]

Applications are OPEN for the HarperCollins Author Academy. A free, six-week virtual writing programme for unagented writers from underrepresented ethnic backgrounds. Find out more and apply now at https://t.co/5Oxmk2PTew

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…We should probably let you know said Other Father Christmas does in fact exist since we met him last year ⬇️
@storymixstudio

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Double checking you all saw Imogen Russel Williams’ last Children’s Books Roundup in @guardian and then also that you spotted Phoenix Brothers by Sita Brahmachari & The Other Father Christmas @JRichardsAuthor & Priscilla Mante @storymixstudio

And also…
https://t.co/rg9Nc56ZJn

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A January kickstart of a book collection from @Booktrust

Some bootiful titles in the mix including Lulu Moves Home @RosBeardshaw @AnnaMMcQuinn and Escape from the Child Snatchers @sufiyaahmed

[BookTrust @Booktrust]

January is here, which means a whole load of brilliant new children's books for us to enjoy!

Whether they’re a teeny toddler or a very particular teen, get their year off to a great start with one of these books 👇

https://t.co/BhNLAHyg6d

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⚡️Representation of Black people in children’s literature-

The Listen to this Story! exhibition, curated by @ksandsoconnor, is on tour and is at Cambridge Central Library until 16th Jan.

https://t.co/FHUwVlooyY

[Darren Chetty @rapclassroom]

Delighted that @ksandsoconnor will continue our @BooksForKeeps column for an eighth year. Next one looks at books featuring children of colour in care / alternative family situations. Fostering, adoption, care homes for example. Please share suggestions! Thx

[CLPE @clpe1]

When teachers read for themselves, they bring richer experiences to the classroom — talking authentically about books and inspiring children to read for pleasure. Explore more in our free booklet: https://t.co/bn1EZkY4Vf

[Bookmark Reading Charity @BookmarkCharity]

The literacy gap is growing. But…

❓ What is it?
❓ What causes it?
❓ Why does it matter?

Swipe to find out what you could do to help close it ➡️https://t.co/1uLRCV27Ri

#BookmarkReading #CloseTheGap

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🥳Welcome to 2026.

And I know we keep shuffling you over to our Instagram account BUT keep shuffling if you’d like to see our Letterbox Library Year in Review. All the highs: books, launches, ponies 🐴 & a splash of ABBA.

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Heads, Dep Heads, Snr./Literacy Leaders-

☀️your 2026 wake-up 😊course:

FREE online intro to @clpe1’s #PowerOfReading flagship training & how it can scaffold your English curriculum.

➡️https://t.co/zbKaeIXH4T

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“But asking awkward questions is better than accepting the silence of a still-narrow literary monoculture.”

The nuances of working class identities for creatives, targeted initiatives and hope for @NewWritingNorth’s The Bee project.

From #TheBooksellerMostRead.

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

In May, Mo Fanning discussed how publishing’s diversity drive throws up some difficult questions about identity and class 👇

#TheBooksellerMostRead https://t.co/fRcGJPcQyR

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“Is 2026 the year DEI dies?”
Comment by @penny_author

With specific reference to disability representation in children’s books and to the Reflecting Disability Project: https://t.co/IMD2LTHNC5

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

Following President Trump’s orders in January 2025 to end diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in federal government, across the Atlantic we have felt the knock-on effect, says @penny_author 👇 https://t.co/YD86hrmeDW

[Ian Eagleton @MrEagletonIan]

2025 was a tough year for me, but I'm SO excited that I get to share my most personal story to date with you.

LET THE SABOTAGE COMMENCE!

[CLPE @clpe1]

✨ Happy New Year from all of us at CLPE! ✨

We hope you’ve had a restful break. We can’t wait to welcome you back next term and keep supporting you in bringing the joy of reading and writing into your classrooms. 💫