Lucy Anderson

Social Impact Manager (Education) at Penguin 🐧

[National Literacy Trust @Literacy_Trust]

1 in 7 UK primary schools has no library. Libraries for Primaries is tackling this with a fully funded package for eligible schools. 500 books, furniture, training, author visits — all free. Apply now for 2026/27. 🔗 https://t.co/FvYazCe3Y5

[Lucy Anderson @lmanderson2]

I've been working towards this goal for 5 and 1/2 years - thrilled doesn't even cover it!

[Penguin Books UK @PenguinUKBooks]

We're thrilled to have been at the Treasury yesterday evening to hear the Chancellor of the Exchequer commit to ensuring every primary school in the country will have a library by the end of this Parliament.⁠

After years of collaborative partnership working and the success of the #LibrariesForPrimaries campaign, we know the incredible difference this will make to give the next generation the best start in life.

#GrowAGenerationOfReaders

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

.@PenguinUKBooks has launched its 'Nothing Like a Book' weekender as part of its ongoing 90th birthday celebrations 👇 https://t.co/rTn7M5NvyT

[Lucy Anderson @lmanderson2]

I have been working on something very special... the flagship event for Penguin's 90th! The Nothing Like a Book weekender at The Truman's Brewery on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July 💫 Ticket ballot open now!

[Penguin Books UK @PenguinUKBooks]

We are SO excited to be bringing the Nothing Like A Book weekender to Truman's Brewery this July!

Find out more here 👉 https://t.co/F3SNQCMmfh

[Lucy Anderson @lmanderson2]

This new funding will help us to reach 28,000 students & 200 teachers! I'm so grateful to @ace_national for their continuing support of #LibrariesforPrimaries, particularly as research from @Literacy_Trust shows that just 1 in 3 young people say they enjoy reading for pleasure

[Penguin Books UK @PenguinUKBooks]

We're thrilled @ace_national has committed to a second expansion of our library transformation programme in partnership with @literacy_trust! Through #LibrariesForPrimaries, we’ll support 100 primary schools to foster a love of reading among students in underserved communities.

[Lucy Anderson @lmanderson2]

@TheSelinaBrown @PenguinUKBooks Congratulations @TheSelinaBrown!

[Lucy Anderson @lmanderson2]

@AndrzejHarris @EmmaSzewczak So glad you enjoyed the event @AndrzejHarris and @EmmaSzewczak. Loving your headshot by @willfahyphoto too!

[Lucy Anderson @lmanderson2]

@rix_harriet @PenguinUKBooks So glad you enjoyed the event @rix_harriet and I love your headshot by @willfahyphoto!

[Lucy Anderson @lmanderson2]

@jallenpaisant Congratulations @jallenpaisant and loving your headshot by @willfahyphoto!

[Penguin Books UK @PenguinUKBooks]

Since our 2021 #LitInColour report, we’ve launched the #LitInColourPioneers pilot with exam board @PearsonSchools. Today, we released new key findings which reveal that teaching texts by writers of colour has a positive impact on students 🧡

Now, 10% of students who take Pearson Edexcel GCSE English Literature study a text by an author of colour. This is ✨100 times ✨ more students than before the Lit in Colour Pioneers Pilot Programme!

Find out more about the impact of the programme here: https://t.co/7dGhGq4kj1

[Ajibola @4jibola]

I think the coolest part of being human is experiencing music.

[Lucy Anderson @lmanderson2]

@nazneen372 is speaking on libraries as spaces of possibility at the #InclusiveLibraries conference - I couldn’t agree more! They should be spaces for everyone, the heart of our communities, a place we all feel at home @PenguinUKBooks @Literacy_Trust

[Lucy Anderson @lmanderson2]

Enjoying @ZNabagereka & Lesley Nelson-Addy’s session on the progress of our flagship campaign, #LitinColour. So proud of the impact, which includes over 150k books donated to secondary and primary schools across the 4 nations @PenguinUKBooks #InclusiveLibraries @Literacy_Trust

[Lucy Anderson @lmanderson2]

@jeffreykboakye kicking off the first of our #InclusiveLibraries conference in Leeds with a thought provoking keynote speech on celebrating your identity, addressing your history and recognising marginalised narratives #LitinColour @britishlibrary @Literacy_Trust @PenguinUKBooks

[Lucy Anderson @lmanderson2]

@PenguinUKBooks Gold Rush, by Olivia Petter!

[Liverpool City Council @lpoolcouncil]

“Libraries are integral to the fabric of any local community”

@Penguinrandom is one of dozens of organisations to have reached out after the vandalism of Spellow Library.

Its Head of Social Impact Meredith Adams tells us why they have offered vital support.

#SpellowSupport

[National Literacy Trust @Literacy_Trust]

2 in 5 young people say they find it difficult to find books with characters or people like them.

Join our Inclusive Libraries conference to explore race culture and ethnicity in your library setting. @PenguinUKBooks @LKN_Libraries @BL_Learning

More ⤵️
https://t.co/QX8oPQUF1g

[Lucy Anderson @lmanderson2]

I'm so proud that we've published our first ESG report, bringing to life the impact of my amazing team. We've been busy putting libraries into primary schools with no library provision, reducing our carbon emissions from the paper we use and much more 📚 💫

[Penguin Books UK @PenguinUKBooks]

What have we been up to over the past year? 🧵

[Lucy Anderson @lmanderson2]

This was a moment to remember. @thekillers pausing their show to let us watch England get through to the finals, and then playing Mr Brightside - it’s coming home and even The Killers know it! ⚽️

[Nikki Wicks @nikkiwicks]

Wow! England win live @thekillers show at @TheO2 ! Drop straight into Mr Brightside.

[Lucy Anderson @lmanderson2]

Can you spot the big piece of white plastic? I didn’t until I was chewing on it. Monday lunch ruined @sainsburys - why was this in there?! Dangerous and disgusting 🤢