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This month's #lucky13th giveaway is...

Patrick Ness' PIPER AT THE GATES OF DUSK, the first in a new trilogy set in New World, twenty years after the groundbreaking YA trilogy; Chaos Walking.

Members, reshare this post to win!

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#nationalyearofreading2026 #goallin2026

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The time has come to bring you the 2026 UKLA Book Awards Shortlist!

This year's list features a range of accessible and inclusive titles that really encourage reading for pleasure.

Find out more here: ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...

#kidslit #bookawards

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It's one week until this year’s OU/UKLA Quality Mark Introductory Session!
This exciting Quality Mark recognises and rewards primary and secondary schools that have developed and enriched their Reading for Pleasure (RfP) culture. Sign up now!
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LUCKY 13th!

WIN a signed copy of The Story of Art Without Men Illustrated Edition by Katy Hessel & Ping Zhu.

This informative and accessible publication allows children aged 8+ to discover a new way of looking at art

Members, RT to be in with a chance of winning a copy!

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Time is running out to sign up for this year’s OU/UKLA Quality Mark Introductory Session. This exciting Quality Mark recognises and rewards primary and secondary schools that have developed and enriched their Reading for Pleasure (RfP) culture. Sign up now!
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There's still time to sign up for this year’s OU/UKLA Quality Mark Introductory Session!
This exciting Quality Mark recognises and rewards primary and secondary schools that have developed and enriched their Reading for Pleasure (RfP) culture. Sign up now!
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Becoming a Teacher Judge - UK Literacy Association UKLA are now looking for Teacher Judges for the 2027 Book Awards in Manchester!

Applications to become a Teacher Judge for the UKLA 2027 Book Awards are now open! This year we're looking for teachers within travelling distance of MANCHESTER!

Interested? Follow the link to find out more.

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Have you signed up for this year’s OU/UKLA Quality Mark Introductory Session yet? This exciting Quality Mark recognises and rewards primary and secondary schools that have developed and enriched their Reading for Pleasure (RfP) culture. Sign up now!
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Time is running out to purchase your tickets for this year's OU Reading for Pleasure Secondary Conference!

This year's conference focuses on reconnecting teens with texts and reigniting the joy of reading.

Tickets are available here: buff.ly/tZYbYSf

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This month's #UKLALucky13 is Chicken Hill!

Three hilarious and off-the-wall stories in one full-colour graphic novel from debut talent @beccyblake.bsky.social

RT to win a copy + goodies!

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HE tutors! Do put forward an application for an NEU Sponsored International Conference place, Glasgow 2026.

We are looking for evidence of imaginative teaching or planning based on one of the books shortlisted for the 2025 UKLA Book Awards.

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We're excited to announce that the 3rd Keynote Speaker at the 2026 UKLA International Conference is... Jackie Kay.

We're thrilled that Jackie will be joining us in Glasgow, and hope you will too! Find out more and purchase your tickets now: buff.ly/GgHILau

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A date for your diary! Monday March 2nd 6.30-7.30
Speaker: Velda Elliot, Professor in English and Education University of Oxford, winner of UKLA Academic book Award 2022.

Want to join? Link below.

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Have you got your tickets for the 2026 National Conference yet? Join us as we welcome keynotes Amber Ogunsanya-William & Steve Anthony to discuss all things Literacy and Play.

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Tickets for the 2026 UKLA International Conference are now on sale! Get yours here: buff.ly/boby43S

Or visit our website to find out more:
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We look forward to seeing you in Glasgow!

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Storytelling CPD 2026: Speaking Story to The National Year of Reading - UK Literacy Association To celebrate National Storytelling Week 2026, the UKLA Storytelling Special Interest Group is offering a CPD event for teachers and other education professionals who

There's still time to secure your tickets for the UKLA Storytelling SIG CPD event!

The first event we're hosting to celebrate the #nationalyearofreading2026 the session will be an opportunity to hear from experts on the power of storytelling.

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National Conference 2026 - UK Literacy Association Literacy & Play UKLA National Conference – Saturday, 21st March 2026 Join us at our UKLA National Conference (online), 2026, for an inspiring exploration of the dynamic relationship between literacy

We are thrilled to present you with the 2026 UKLA National Conference!

The event is a great CPD opportunity - this year looking at the relationship between literacy and play. Get your tickets now!

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This month's #lucky13th comes from our friends at @nosycrow.bsky.social

UKLA members, RT to be in with a chance of winning a signed copy of @piudg.bskysocial wonderful new book, 'The Golden Monkey Mystery'!

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Time is running out to submit your papers for the 2026 UKLA International Conference. Get yours in now!

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For this month's #lucky13th, travel the world in this awe-inspiring gift book written by Laura Mucha, featuring 50 spectacular festivals that will make you want to CELEBRATE!

UKLA Members RT to win a copy!

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Sponsored Places for the International Conference - UK Literacy Association UKLA offers 5 NEU full International Conference places for teachers who are UKLA and NEU members and up to 5 sponsored places for students nominated by HE tutors.

Teachers! There's just one week left to apply for a NEU Sponsored Place at the UKLA 2026 International Conference.

Get your application in now, and be in with a chance of a sponsored place at our Glasgow Conference!

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Literacy School of the Year - UK Literacy Association Sponsored by Hays Education, this Award celebrates the practices and ethos of schools in which literacy thrives.

Are you interested in applying for the 2026 UKLA Literacy School of the Year Award? Check out this year's Information Webinar, now live on our site, where you can hear all about the Award from judges and past winners!

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#UKLALucky13 Discover #WildJourney by A.M. Dassu, a gorgeous, linked collection of contemporary adventure stories, set across the world and inspired by the migratory flight of starlings. Stunningly illustrated in 🟧 & ⬛️ by Joe Lillington. RT to win a signed copy!

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Our second Keynote Speaker at the 2026 UKLA International Conference is...

Melanie Ramdarshan Bold!

Thinking of submitting a paper to present? Our Call for Papers is out now!

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Teachers! Time is running out to get your applications in for the NEU Sponsored Places at the 2026 UKLA International Conference. Apply now to join us in Glasgow! buff.ly/1gYKNZq

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📚 What stories do we tell children about the past?
📚 From whose point of view are these stories told?
📚 Whose lives are considered important — and whose are forgotten?
📚 What are historical “facts,” and who gets to interpret them?

We’ll explore these questions at our conference on November 8th!

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We are so excited to announce the 2025 UKLA Student and Teacher Conference.

This year's theme is 'Writing for Pleasure'. Tickets available here: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...

6 months ago 2 1 0 0
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Could your school be the next UKLA Literacy School of the Year?

Join us on November 4th to find out more about the process and submissions criteria, and to hear from 2025 winners Sharples School about their experience of the application process.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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UKLA Response to Oxford University Press Research on AI and Education - UK Literacy Association There are rising fears, among students, that AI is having a negative impact on work in the classroom, according to a report published by

According a report published by Oxford University Press this week, 8 in 10 students are now using AI tools to complete their schoolwork but less than half are able to spot AI misinformation.

You can read our response here: ukla.org/ukla-respons...

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Applications for NEU Sponsored Teacher Places at the 2026 UKLA International Conference are now open! Are you a member of UKLA and NEU? You could win a Sponsored Place at our 2026 Conference at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow! Visit our website to find out more and apply now!
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