📖 SLG Book of the Week: The Fearsome FC
An inspiring football series about an underdog team chasing glory ⚽
Tackles real issues like mental health, poverty & sexism alongside the action.
Perfect for students who love sport and fast-paced reads.
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📚 Power of School Libraries: Quote of the Week
School libraries are more than shelves of books—they’re spaces where confidence grows and empathy begins 💛
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📚 Feminist Librarianship Webinar
🗓️ 11 May | 7–8pm (Zoom)
🎟️ Free + recording available
Join Kirsten MacQuarrie & contributors to explore feminist practice in libraries, school spaces & beyond.
🎁 Plus book giveaway
🔗 www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
#Libraries #Feminism #CILIP @cilip.bsky.social
Final chance to book for next Monday’s Your Rights & Wellbeing in the Workplace webinar — bookings close Saturday. Sign up to get the recording if you can’t attend live:
www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event... @cilip.bsky.social
📚 Power of School Libraries Quote of the Week
During exam season, school libraries offer calm, focused spaces and access to the resources students need to succeed.
Supporting learning, wellbeing, and achievement every day.
#PowerOfSchoolLibraries #Exams #StudentSupport @cilip.bsky.social
📖 SLG Book of the Week
Squire: A Graphic Novel
Written by Nadia Shammas and Illustrated by Sara Alfageeh
#NYR2026 #SLGReads #GraphicNovels #YAReads @cilip.bsky.social
Pen& Inc front cover. Children playing near a large horse statue at sunset, one holding a red balloon and another riding a scooter beside a white goose.
📚Booksellers and Publishers! 📚
Did you know that Pen&inc. #CILIP's free EDI-focused Children’s & YA magazine, is now fully digital, open access & completely FREE?
Sign up to get all editorial + listings straight to your inbox: https://ow.ly/4Z0B50Yi6nR
Graphic of Feminist Librarianship audio book cover on a yellow and purple background with play, shuffle, next and previous symbols.
Tune in to a special episode of the CILIP Scotland podcast to celebrate the launch of Feminist Librarianship!
Leah Higgins discusses the topic of imposter syndrome experienced by women as new professionals in the library sector.
Listen here: https://www.cilips.org.uk/about/cilips-podcast/
Two outstanding pupils are winners of the 2026 UK Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Award, made jointly by CILIP School Libraries Group & the The School Library Association. The award celebrates the vital role young people play in supporting & promoting school libraries. https://ow.ly/ClgZ50YFF5L
Bilingual text reads Cynhadledd CILIP Cymru 2026 / CILIP Wales Conference 2026. Mai / May 9 2026. Ar-lein yn Unig Nawr / Now Online Only. Rhyddid deallusol mewn oes o anhwylder gwybodaeth / Intellectual freedom in an age of information disorder. The CILIP Wales logo is at the bottom of the graphic with the tagline Ar gyfer gweithwyr llyrgell a gwybodaeth / For library and information professionals. The information is illustrated by a person sitting at the foot of a giant laptop.
Digwyddiad ar-lein nawr - gyda rhaglen o siaradwyr sy'n ysgogi'r meddwl ac yn ysbrydoledig - archebwch nawr! / Now an online event - with a programme of thought provoking and inspiring speakers - book now! #CILIPCW26 www.cilip.org.uk/event/Cynhad...
Dive into the amazing shadowing reading resources for the #Carnegies2026 Shortlists by CLPE English and Media Centre and the Youth Librarians Group!
Access the packs on each book's page, or download all here: carnegies.co.uk/take-part/downloadable-m...
Colourful confetti background with text inviting to a new member welcome webinar on 14 April 2026 from 1 to 2 pm.
New to CILIP, or just wondering how to get the most out of your membership with us?
You're cordially invited to our New Members Welcome webinar - a friendly, informal drop-in session to help you get started!
🗓️ 14 April 2026
🕐 1 - 2:00pm
https://ow.ly/ra5V50YGu9Q
📚 Power of School Libraries – Quote of the Week
💛 This week’s quote reminds us how school libraries bring learning together and help build a strong, supportive community for young people. 💛 @cilip.bsky.social
🐔 SLG Book of the Week! 🐔
🐥 Cluck: The Eggstraordinary Story of Chickens is a fun, fact-filled guide to chickens—covering their breeds, behavior, and more, with beautiful illustrations throughout. 🐥
🌷Happy Easter everyone!🌷
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Your Rights & Wellbeing in the Workplace Webinar
Join us Monday 20th April, 7–9pm (Zoom).
💻 Free for members & LIS students | £15 non-members
📌 Book: www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
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🌷 Spring 2026 Update Blog Is Here!
• ✨ New SLG Chair
• 📚 Free Reading Webinars for school librarians
• 🛡️ Standing up for the freedom to read
• 🏆 Celebrating Pupil Library Assistants of the Year 2026
Don’t miss the full scoop ➡️ cilipslg.com/2026/03/29/s...
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SLG Book of the Week 📚
Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi
A fierce, tender story about art, anger, and revolution. Set in the world of Pet, this prequel asks: what does it mean to fight for change—and who gets left behind?
Beautiful, urgent, and unforgettable.
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📚💫 Power of School Libraries – Quote of the Week
No matter who you are or what you’re looking for, the library is a space for you.
A place to learn, explore, connect, and grow 🌱
Celebrate the power of school libraries to bring people together and open doors to opportunity.
@cilip.bsky.social
Love your libraries logo from Liverpool Library my local one I adore! Purple heart with love your library on it.
Just a note for the @cilip.bsky.social @cilipslg.bsky.social
#Libraries Community.
So much of my career has been shaped by the brilliance of librarians. They are incredible experts and we're lucky to have them. ❤️ #LoveYourLibrary #DefendYourLibrarians
A concerning case of school library censorship in Greater Manchester:
Read more: www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/03/scho...
SLG supported the librarian with expert guidance, and CILIP continues to speak out against censorship.
School libraries must remain safe, inclusive spaces @cilip.bsky.social
Special thanks to our partners for all of your support for the #Carnegies2026: First News English and Media Centre, CLPE, RNIB, @calibreaudio.bsky.social, Matilda The Musical and Pen&Inc magazine!
Big news for the 2026 Carnegies ✨
Catherine Rayner will host this year’s ceremony at the Cambridge Theatre on 23 June 🎭
We can’t wait to celebrate the writers and illustrators shaping children’s and YA literature 📚
#Carnegies2026
WHAT DOES A 2026 CARNEGIE SHORTLISTED AUTHOR DO BEST?
simply stun her audience with her craft! @tiafisher.bsky.social came to FCHS to wow us. An absolute privilege and pleasure to host in the National Year of Reading! @cilipslg.bsky.social @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social
Reading the Carnegie list every year is a brilliant way to keep up with what's new in children's and YA fiction. Another varied + inspiring crop in 2026 @cilipslg.bsky.social @tiafisher.bsky.social @jprosewriter.bsky.social @patricknessbooks.bsky.social
📚 Free CPD for the National Year of Reading!
Watch our recorded webinars with Barbara Band for practical ideas on supporting reading for pleasure in school libraries.
🎥 Free recordings:
cilipslg.com/national-yea...
#SchoolLibraries #NationalYearOfReading @cilip.bsky.social
🌟 SLG Book of the Week
Lord of the Flies: The Graphic Novel by William Golding, adapted and illustrated by Aimée de Jongh.
#SLGBookOfTheWeek #GraphicNovel #LordOfTheFlies @cilip.bsky.social @carnegiemedals.bsky.social
This week’s Power of School Libraries – Quote of the Week celebrates World Poetry Day (21 March). 📚✨
Children’s author Julia Donaldson’s Library Poem reminds us that libraries are welcoming places full of discovery for every reader.
Read it here: prathambooks.org/library-poem...
The Shortlist for the #Carnegies2026 Medal for Illustration is here! 💫Showcasing a diverse range of unique artistic styles, these illustrations will capture your heart. Congratulations to all the talented illustrators. 🎨
https://carnegies.co.uk/2026-shortlists-announced/
The Shortlist for the #Carnegies2026 Medal for Writing is here! 📖 With subversive storytelling, reimagined folklore, and inventive verse and chronology, this shortlist has a story for everyone. 📚
Congratulations to the talented writers.
https://carnegies.co.uk/2026-shortlists-announced/
