Elizabeth Ryder

School Librarian from the North , wishing I was still a CKG Judge. Former Chair of Youth Libraries Group North West. Also tweeting from @YLGNorthwest

[The Carnegies @CarnegieMedals]

LAST CHANCE!

Have you considered becoming a Carnegies judge? We are recruiting in 4 @youthlibraries regions for 2026-27:
- Scotland
- Northern Ireland
- Wales
- East Midlands

For more info and to apply👇
https://t.co/3gO4wvc9Ry

[Elizabeth Ryder @libobliz]

@sejbookworm Fab to catch up!

[Elizabeth Ryder @libobliz]

Sora bags for the win! Thanks @RosLibrarian this little guy has got me and my #YLG24GLA treasures home and now safely installed in the Library

[Dr Nazneen Ahmed Pathak @nazneen372]

I could listen to @jeffreykboakye ALL DAY. What a call to action. A fierce, rousing call for equity, literacy, the humanities. "Reading IS social justice". Wow. @Literacy_Trust @PenguinUKBooks @BL_Learning #inclusivelibraries

[Manchester Libraries @MancLibraries]

Is your child getting ready to start High School? Join author & Literacy Champion Kimberly Whittam at a series of exciting workshops starting this week 🧁
Her book, Quiet Storm, is this year's Transition Read for children starting Y7.
Check dates at Loads To Do website

#ReadMCR

[YLGNorthwest @YLGNorthwest]

2/2 Summer reading recommendations from our committee

All recent and all excellent!

[Elizabeth Ryder @libobliz]

A great place to start if you're looking for YA and Middle Grade reading inspiration this summer...

[YLGNorthwest @YLGNorthwest]

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

[Elizabeth Ryder @libobliz]

A pleasure to kick off the summer holidays in the company of Marcus & @WelshDragonParr

Top recommendation from @YLGNorthwest bods 👏📚🤓

[Elizabeth Ryder @libobliz]

@HistoryMuppet @JoCornish4 Gosh, this has made my day. Never seen that before 😍

[Guardian Books @GuardianBooks]

End of the librarian? Council cuts and new tech push profession to the brink https://t.co/LGMMJmK72c

[Elizabeth Ryder @libobliz]

This is welcome news if, like me, you realised you should've put in your cpd application with work much earlier 🫣🤞

[YLG Committee @youthlibraries]

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 https://t.co/e6kZ2fay0z

Keep an eye on this account for exciting news and exclusives over the summer!

[BlackwellsManchester @BlackwellsMcr]

Just two weeks to go until we welcome Danielle Jawando to the shop for the launch of her stunning new YA novel IF MY WORDS HAD WINGS - a life affirming story of rehabilitation and hope after prison. Danielle will be conversation with Ayesha Ansari.

Sat 6rh July | 5pm | £3

🎫👇🏻

[Jo Cornish @JoCornish4]

"Libraries are dream making machines and librarians hold the keys" - Manjeet Mann, host of the #YotoCarnegies24 ceremony - just perfect!

[Elizabeth Ryder @libobliz]

It could only be

Congratulations, @storybreathing on a very deserved double win 🏅🏅#YotoCarnegies24

[Elizabeth Ryder @libobliz]

Wowzer 🤩🏅
#YotoCarnegies24

[Elizabeth Ryder @libobliz]

One cancelled train, one delayed train & a very warm dash through London but I just made it in time to hear the winners! So excited to be here 🤩 #YotoCarnegies24

[The Carnegies @CarnegieMedals]

🌟 Don't forget to vote for this year's Shadowers' Choice Awards! Voting closes June 5 at 5pm and will be announced at the awards ceremony on June 20 #YotoCarnegies24 🌟 Head to the link below to vote

https://t.co/ZLSFylb5zq

[YLGNorthwest @YLGNorthwest]

Tonight 👇👇👇

Get in touch if you'd like to join in

[Elizabeth Ryder @libobliz]

@CassieKempSLS Oh wow! Big congratulations to you both 🎉🥂🎉

[Elizabeth Ryder @libobliz]

Honestly, this is the most I've smiled all week - so wonderful hearing from all these amazing creators

[Alison King @MsKingLibrarian]

Online for the @youthlibraries AGM and @CarnegieMedals celebration. Amazing to see so many brilliant creators giving up their time to engage with librarians. So much joy in this virtual space! #YotoCarnegies24