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❤️Friday Reads. Dive into the hilarious chaos of 'Finn's Epic Fails: Downhill From Here' by Phil Earl illus by Al Murphy @simonschusterUK, or the compelling 'Six Weeks' by @EarlyTrain, illus Joe Todd-Stanton @HachetteKids. Which one will you pick up first? 💥🚲 #GoAllIn2026

[Lancashire School Library Service @LancashireSLS]

🥰It's almost time to launch the 2026-2027 #FantasticBookAwards our book club for 9-11 year olds! We still have a few places left, message us if you'd like more information or to join us.

What books do you think will be included this year? #GoAllIn2026 #ReadingForPleasure📚

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❤️#FridayReads is a special one this week! Congratulations to Patrice Lawrence MBE on her appointment as the new @Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2026–2028. We can't wait to see her inspire a new generation of readers.🎉📚

#GoAllIn2026 #ReadingForPleasure #ChildrensLaureate🌟

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🎊More than 600 pupils were captivated by a fantastic virtual visit from author Hannah Moffatt (@MissDePlume)! Inspiring young readers, sparking imaginations, and sharing the magic of storytelling.

Thank you for joining us!🌟📖

@EveryWithWords #AuthorVisit #ReadingForPleasure

[Waterstones @Waterstones]

'I will champion the power of books to make us feel like we belong, and shared stories as a tool for bringing people together'

Just announced, the 2026-28 Waterstones Children's Laureate, Patrice Lawrence!!! Find out more here: https://t.co/gu2GXYXSUe 🎉

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❤️ Friday Reads

World Cup fever is here! 🌎🏆

Celebrate the beautiful game with our all-star collection, featuring legendary players, football history, World Cup magic, amazing skills, and inspiring stories.

How far do you think England will progress in the #WorldCup2026? ⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

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❤️Friday Reads! We’re loving 'Ridiculous Raps and Rhymes' by @MrMCGrammar and @MichaelRosenYes, Illus. by @TheMikeByrne and the heart-melting charm of 'A Holiday for Bear' by Duncan Beedie @templarbooks.

Full of fun, laughter and lovely storytelling
#GoAllIn2026
🎤😎🐻🥰

[Lancashire School Library Service @LancashireSLS]

❤️Friday Reads!
Helen’s picks are the brilliant 'The Mushroom of Doom!' by Becky Davies, Illus Thomas Elliott @LittleTigerUK and the cracking 'Jenny Peckles Lays an Egg with Speckles' by Rachel Emily, Illus Paul Delaney @FarshoreBooks! Perfect reads to make you smile! 😍🍄🐔🥚📚

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🥳❤️Friday Reads. Celebrating our #BrilliantBookAward winners! Jess Brallier & Jack Keely joined us all the way from the USA. Over 500 children took part in a brilliant virtual party, and enjoyed an exciting Q&A. What an unforgettable event! @PuffinBooks #GoAllIn2026 🇺🇸📚✨🥰

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❤️#FridayReads
This week Stacey recommends two joyful reads: 'Is This a Plum?' by Dan & Finn Ojari @PuffinBooks, a clever peek-through adventure and the hilariously chaotic 'Naughty' by Jeanne Willis, illustrated by @paddydonnelly @AndersenPress
#Love #GoAllIn2026 😍😜

[Lancashire School Library Service @LancashireSLS]

❤️Friday Reads. This week, we’re continuing our celebrations of the #FantasticBookAwards and #BrilliantBookAward 2026 winners!

@scholasticuk @KidsBloomsbury @HachetteKids @Usborne @WalkerBooksUK @PuffinBooks

Huge congratulations to everyone involved! #GoAllIn2026🎉

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🌟Most importantly, THANK YOU to all the children & school staff who read, debated, judged and voted for our #FantasticBookAwards & #BrilliantBookAward winners – we couldn’t do it without you!

Here are some of your winning authors with their trophies #GoAllIn2026🏆✨

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🎉A huge thank you to all the authors, illustrators and publishers! A big shout-out to @Uni_Lancashire for being fantastic hosts for this morning’s #FantasticBookAwards 2026 celebration event!

A real celebration of reading! Full of stories, smiles and a shared love of books!📚✨

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🪙💷💵The winner of our #BrilliantBookAward 2026 is...'Tuck and Tina and the Lost Fortune' by Jess Brallier and Jack Keely (Author, illus.) @PuffinBooks!
Congrats!
This award is proudly voted for by the Year 2 pupils of Lancashire, Blackpool and Blackburn schools #GoAllIn2026 🎉

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🐐🧌🐭🏠Next up, as voted for by the Year 2 pupils of Lancashire, Blackpool and Blackburn is the Brilliant Book Award winner... are you ready? #BrilliantBookAward #ReadingForPleasure #GoAllIn2026 🤗

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🎉Congratulations to all our #FantasticBookAward winners! #ReadingForPleasure, next up, the results of our #BrilliantBookAward #GoAllIn2026🏆🥳

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👸Dear Damsel in Distress, the fan club has delivered fairy-tale results!

'The Fairy Tale Fan Club, Legendary Letters Collected by C.C. Cecily' @RichardAyoade, David Roberts, @WalkerBooksUK is the #FantasticBookAwards Group E winner, chosen by children of Lancashire & beyond!✨

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🧟It was no grave mistake 'Spooksmiths Investigate: The Cinderman' urned its place!
@alatkinson
@Usborne

and now it’s back from the dead to claim the top spot as the #FantasticBookAwards Group D winner, chosen by the children of Lancashire and beyond! #GoAllIn2026👻

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🤮📚No cheating here… just a winning formula!
'The Cheat Book' by @RamzeeRawkz
Photo Credit: Heather Kelly
@HachetteKids

is the #FantasticBookAwards Group C winner,
chosen by the children of Lancashire and beyond!

From invisible to INVINCIBLE indeed!
#GoAllIn2026 ✨

[Lancashire School Library Service @LancashireSLS]

🎼🎯This winner has caused quite the fallout… and carved its own path straight to the top!

'Fallout by' @WelshDragonParr
Photo credit: Benjamin Turner
@KidsBloomsbury

is the #FantasticBookAwards Group B winner, chosen by the children of Lancashire and beyond!
#GoAllIn2026 🚓