ICYMI: The children’s book market is set for a record year for sales in 2025, thanks to Suzanne Collins’ latest Hunger Games book, Sunrise on the Reaping 👇 #KidsConf
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ICYMI: The children’s book market is set for a record year for sales in 2025, thanks to Suzanne Collins’ latest Hunger Games book, Sunrise on the Reaping 👇 #KidsConf
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CEO of @literacy-trust.bsky.social, Jonathan Douglas spoke to us at #KidsConf about the importance of the National Year of Reading 💡📚
"This is not just about the glorious experiences of literature, it is about inequality, it is about social justice."
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At #KidsConf we heard from, Helen Matravers on the children's reading for pleasure crisis 📚🎨
"We need enjoyment in reading more than ever so let them choose. Whether they want to read a book above their reading level or grab for that comic book, let them."
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ICYMI: Publishers at #KidsConf were urged to support library provision and realise the 'extraordinary role' they could play in transforming vulnerable pupils’ outcomes 👇 #BookSky
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#KidsConf heard how the government’s "pressure” on schools around phonics means that the overall books budget is increasingly squeezed 👇 #BookSky
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At #KidsConf we heard from Sandra Pennington and Charlotte Jeynes, who revealed how a primary school ranked in the bottom 1% in England, built a library from scratch and, in doing so, helped transform pupils’ outcomes 💡📚
Read more here 👉 tinyurl.com/476j5r5t
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Publishers at #KidsConf were urged to support library provision and realise the 'extraordinary role' they could play in transforming vulnerable pupils’ outcomes 👇 #BookSky
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And that's a wrap on #KidsConf! 🤩
We spent the day with the trailblazers and visionaries of children's books, hearing bold ideas, practical takeaways and having honest conversations.
Which was your favourite talk? 💡
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Audiobook streaming and the widespread adoption of smart speakers have made audiobooks "more available" to children, helping reluctant readers overcome literacy barriers, suggested Georgia Holmes at #KidsConf 👇
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Thanks for having us at #KidsConf @thebookseller.com - we hope our story about passion for publishing comics and illustrated children’s books was inspiring!
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Selina Brown comparing publishing to blockbuster. They need to move, take risks, say yes, not be stuck in their ways. YES. #KidsConf
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@helentamblyn.bsky.social talking about the importance of choice and gatekeepers getting out of the way. #KidsConf
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For our final panel of the day, we are joined by some of the trade’s award-winning visionaries, Selina Brown, @robbiddulph.bsky.social, @helentamblyn.bsky.social, Margaret Duff and Kate Wilson to share what's in their 2030 vision for the children’s book industry 🕶️📣
#KidsConf
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Now a panel on a vision for publishing in 2030. Selina Brown talking about the importance of doing not talking m #KidsConf
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Discussing breaking the chain of generational illiteracy and offering vital insights for publishers ahead of the National Year of Reading, Amanda Harris, Sandra Pennington and Charlotte Jeynes join us at #KidsConf ✏️💡
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The children’s book market is set for a record year for sales in 2025, thanks to Suzanne Collins’ latest Hunger Games book, Sunrise on the Reaping 👇 #KidsConf
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Our next panel at #KidsConf is joined by @evewersockimorris.bsky.social, Alyx Price, Kelly-Jade Nicholls, Helen Matravers and Jessica Ziebland to explore the innovative and imaginative ways that industry insiders and partners are thinking outside the box to create exciting experiences 💡🎨
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The next panel looks at the challenges that the education sector is facing and how book trade partners can collaborate with teachers to promote reading for pleasure in schools with Olivia Tanner (@liv-edumarketing.bsky.social), Deborah Texeira, Alexandra Taylor and Carina Spaulding ⚡
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Next up at #KidsConf we are joined by @guinnessworldrecords.com's Editor-in-chief, Craig Glenday to share insight into how the brand ensures it engages today’s children and families, while retaining its classic appeal 📣🚀
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The team at @flyingeyebooks.bsky.social, Sam Arthur and @hannahkettle.bsky.social are up next to present a case study on how publishing with passion can lead to award-winning success 💡🚀
#KidsConf
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Discuss of the appeal of webtoons at #KidsConf, exactly what i was shooting at with point 6.
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Also talking about culture of overwork in manga. But also diff tolerance for age appropriate content. #KidsConf
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Nigel Twumasi talking about appeal of Manga to kids: it doesn't talk down, it's fraternal not paternal. And profiles powerless, non-heroic characters wracked with self doubt. #KidsConf
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We're at @thebookseller.com's #KidsConf discussing how children read, learn and engage with stories.
Loved 'Adapting Crongton for TV' - CBBC's Amy Buscombe and Archie Maddocks talked about bringing Alex Wheatle’s books to the screen.
Say hi if you’re here too 👋 #ReadingForPleasure
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Shout out to @2000ad.bsky.social from Andy Williams as his childhood fandom (same same) #KidsConf
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Great panel on fandom, the level of detail is important to remember about fans. Fandom moments often not in isolation eg k pop demon hunters rides a fandom culture wave. #KidsConf
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Know your audience and meet children where they are, says Vicki on her advice to newbies in the industry.
Let us know your advice for newbies in the comments! #KidsConf
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