theimpishreader

Library Assistant in a public library, concentrating on the children's section

[theimpishreader @theimpishreader]

Huge congratulations to @almaxlat winner of the #AlligatorsAward 2025. Gordon deserves all the accolades. He may be mean, but his adventures are so funny

[Alligator's Mouth @alligatorsmouth]

The time has come to announce the winner of the 2025 #AlligatorsAward, in partnership with @_Bright_Agency and @Gardners…

🎉 Gordon the Meanest Goose on Earth by @almaxlat (@oxfordchildrens) 🎉

Congratulations to Alex and all at Oxford Children's!

[Jeffrey Boakye @jeffreykboakye]

This is HUGE! To be highlighted by the legends that are @frankcottrell_b and @CressidaCowell WOW! Thank you so much. I’m immensely proud of the Kofi series and can’t wait to share his adventures with everyone! Let’s GO! 🎉🎉🎉 Rep @SarahSuch ✨

[BBC Radio 4 Today @BBCr4today]

📚 Children's Laureate @frankcottrell_b and author @CressidaCowell pick their favourite holiday-themed books for the #R4Today Children's Book Club.

Cressida recommends:
⭐️Kofi and the Rap Battle Summer by Jeffrey Boakye and illustrated by Beth Suzanna
⭐️The New Famous Five by Chris Smith and illustrated by James Lancett
⭐️Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson
⭐️Meerkat Mail by Emily Gravett
⭐️Father Christmas Goes on Holiday by Raymond Briggs

Frank recommends:
⭐️There’s A Beach in My Pants! by Michelle Harrison and David Tazzyman
⭐️The Twelve by Liz Hyder
⭐️Worst Holiday Ever by Charlie Higson and illustrated by Warwick Johnson-Cadwell

[theimpishreader @theimpishreader]

@ShirleyHughes_ Thank you Clare. This account was a lovely treat every day

[Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓🎓 NICE 爷爷 @MichaelRosenYes]

Tour details on https://t.co/177nNAWcZ0

[EmpathyLabUK @EmpathyLabUK]

🎙️INTRODUCING the 2025 #ReadforEmpathy collection 🔎💫
⭐ Nina Peanut is Amazing, Sarah Bowie
⭐ Norah's Ark, @strangelymagic
⭐ Northern Soul, @philearle
⭐ On the Wall, Anne Fine
https://t.co/mXtIOGhyPd

[Lewes CBG @nuttybookswap]

Join us on Saturday, 15th of February, for our regular bookswap, from 11.30 am to 1.30 pm @LewesDepot. The event is free, children can bring as many books as they can carry. #childrensbooks #lewes #welovebooks

[Books for Keeps @BooksForKeeps]

NEW review just added to our website and it's 5🌟 for GOLD RUSH by Flora Delargy @wideeyeded Recommended for any young readers of #nonfiction #informationbooks looking to spend their book tokens @bookshop_org_UK
https://t.co/CwwKbU6xmV

[Rob Biddulph @RobBiddulph]

✏️🎄PENCILS AT THE READY. IT'S TIME FOR A #CHRISTMAS DRAW WITH ROB VIDEO! Today we're drawing a snowglobe 🌨️, so grab some paper/something to draw with and let's go! Remember to share pics of your art using the #DrawWithRob hashtag. 🎄🎁🎅🏻🦌.

[Inclusive Books for Children @ibc_reads]

👏 A big round of applause for the amazing authors, illustrators, and publishers on the #IBCawards2025 longlist! Thank you for creating books that inspire, educate and empower young readers. 📚🏆 Let’s celebrate inclusive children’s books!

[Lambeth Libraries @lamlibs]

Join editors Clive Chijioke Nwonka and Matthew Harle to discuss their fantastic new history of Arsenal Football Club.

📆 Thursday 12 December
📍 Brixton Library
🕡 6.30pm

Book your ticket here:

https://t.co/2YjyOltTdC

#BlackArsenal #Arsenal

[Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓🎓 NICE 爷爷 @MichaelRosenYes]

This is so lovely! Look what my mum's old school have done: a photo of my mum in her class, a poem (by me) about that photo, and a lovely display in her school now! Connie Ruby Isakofsky (1919-1976).

[Jon Biddle @jonnybid]

I'm running an online session with @RuddickRichard on Wed 13th Nov (3:45pm) about using graphic novels in class and building a classroom reading culture. Lots of recommendations and book talk! It's the last joint one we're doing for a while. https://t.co/LGaMcNhKJb

[Andy Seed @andyseedauthor]

Fun event for #Plymouth #Devon families. QR code below! @FCBGNews

[Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓🎓 NICE 爷爷 @MichaelRosenYes]

Anyone working in the field of children's literature an interested in the history of controversies around how adaptations are made (and their origins) might be interested in this blog:
https://t.co/qeJHAUrJQ6
Hello to our MA students past, present and future!
@GoldUnivMACL

[theimpishreader @theimpishreader]

This Friday

[Lambeth Libraries @lamlibs]

Did you know that we have rooms and exhibition spaces that you can hire?

From meeting rooms, work pods, performance and exhibition spaces to large halls, take a look at what you can hire and contact the library for more information.

[The Reading Agency @readingagency]

Books have the power to bring us closer. Join a book club, chat with a friend about your latest read, or simply share a story that moved you. Let’s build connections through reading. 📖❤️

Learn more about the UK's reading habits: https://t.co/ao5xDxb8Db
#RebootReading

[Simon & Schuster Children's Books @simonkids_UK]

How are you enjoying the #SkandarReadAlong so far? Loving Skandar and the Phantom Rider, but want to find out more about author @annabelwriter?

A.F. Steadman answers your questions including what is her favourite book and what is the best thing about being an author...
https://t.co/TrHjCUQxF8

[Jon Biddle @jonnybid]

Next week (Mon 19th Aug), @RuddickRichard and I will be delivering an online session about building a school reading culture and using graphic novels in the classroom. Lots of book talk and recommendations! Only £8. Details here: https://t.co/OAWh3UWjXr