Helen Jones
@hfj0108.bsky.social
Upper KS2 TA. Trying to encourage a love of reading and maths.
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Next week we celebrate #BookWeekScotland which this year has a theme of Friendship.
What great books that celebrate friendship would you be recommending?
#KidsBookFriday
#UKKidLit
#KidLitUK
What great books that celebrate friendship would you be recommending?
#KidsBookFriday
#UKKidLit
#KidLitUK
November 14, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Next week we celebrate #BookWeekScotland which this year has a theme of Friendship.
What great books that celebrate friendship would you be recommending?
#KidsBookFriday
#UKKidLit
#KidLitUK
What great books that celebrate friendship would you be recommending?
#KidsBookFriday
#UKKidLit
#KidLitUK
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I’ve just finished this wonderful graphic novel version of Phil Earle’s When the Sky Falls and it’s such a powerful book. Friendship between a boy and an ape, as well as a boy and a girl - both beautifully examined. Adapted by Fred Fordham.
November 15, 2025 at 6:57 AM
I’ve just finished this wonderful graphic novel version of Phil Earle’s When the Sky Falls and it’s such a powerful book. Friendship between a boy and an ape, as well as a boy and a girl - both beautifully examined. Adapted by Fred Fordham.
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Don’t forget our Welcome Meeting this afternoon - details have been sent via email to our current and previous participating schools. Get in touch if you’d like to find out more…
November 13, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Don’t forget our Welcome Meeting this afternoon - details have been sent via email to our current and previous participating schools. Get in touch if you’d like to find out more…
This quote totally sums up my experience too. I had another two boys run up to me in the playground today! If you haven’t signed up already, take a look. #KidLitUK #UKKidLit
This year you get TWO sets of shortlisted books instead of one when you sign up for the Spark! School Book Awards by 28 November. If you still need convincing, here's a fantastic endorsement from a secondary school librarian...
www.sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/school-sign-up
www.sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/school-sign-up
November 12, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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This year you get TWO sets of shortlisted books instead of one when you sign up for the Spark! School Book Awards by 28 November. If you still need convincing, here's a fantastic endorsement from a secondary school librarian...
www.sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/school-sign-up
www.sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/school-sign-up
November 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This year you get TWO sets of shortlisted books instead of one when you sign up for the Spark! School Book Awards by 28 November. If you still need convincing, here's a fantastic endorsement from a secondary school librarian...
www.sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/school-sign-up
www.sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/school-sign-up
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Sign up for the Spark! School Book Award by 28 November and you'll receive TWO sets of the shortlisted books instead of one! Don't miss out...sign up now: sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/scho...
November 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Sign up for the Spark! School Book Award by 28 November and you'll receive TWO sets of the shortlisted books instead of one! Don't miss out...sign up now: sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/scho...
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Elon Musk has just suspended our X account—we're a danger to those who presently control the world, feeling honoured—building our hopes on Bluesky—please Repost Follow indie publisher of fine books #books #Fiction #chilrensbooks @louiestowell.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Elon Musk has just suspended our X account—we're a danger to those who presently control the world, feeling honoured—building our hopes on Bluesky—please Repost Follow indie publisher of fine books #books #Fiction #chilrensbooks @louiestowell.bsky.social
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One of the best non fiction titles I’ve read recently was The History of Information by Chris Haughton. It’s an incredible book and a really important one too as it talks about things like propaganda and machine learning. Highly recommend for all ages from 9+. A must for adults too!
November 7, 2025 at 9:31 AM
One of the best non fiction titles I’ve read recently was The History of Information by Chris Haughton. It’s an incredible book and a really important one too as it talks about things like propaganda and machine learning. Highly recommend for all ages from 9+. A must for adults too!
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I genuinely think we live in a golden age of kids non-fiction, so I’m very excited for us to celebrate #NonFictionNovember with this week’s #KidsBooksFriday.
What brilliant non-fiction would you recommend? This is another week where I can’t possibly stop at four.
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
What brilliant non-fiction would you recommend? This is another week where I can’t possibly stop at four.
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
November 7, 2025 at 7:57 AM
I genuinely think we live in a golden age of kids non-fiction, so I’m very excited for us to celebrate #NonFictionNovember with this week’s #KidsBooksFriday.
What brilliant non-fiction would you recommend? This is another week where I can’t possibly stop at four.
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
What brilliant non-fiction would you recommend? This is another week where I can’t possibly stop at four.
#UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
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These are ones that I love/have used in the classroom.
November 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
These are ones that I love/have used in the classroom.
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I know I'm biased, but Scottish Book Trust really do amazing work. Please support our Christmas campaign by sharing, and/or donating if you can.
Every child deserves the magic of books. ✨📚 But for too many families this winter, books will feel like a luxury they can't afford.
Donate to our Christmas Appeal today to give the magic of books to children and families accessing food banks this festive season. 🎄
Donate to our Christmas Appeal today to give the magic of books to children and families accessing food banks this festive season. 🎄
Scottish Book Trust
We are a national charity bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland.
www.scottishbooktrust.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:34 AM
I know I'm biased, but Scottish Book Trust really do amazing work. Please support our Christmas campaign by sharing, and/or donating if you can.
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A really powerful read about fasting and how it can affect people during Ramadan. I had three children in my class last year attempting to and this book would have been so helpful for them and more importantly others in the class who were trying to understand.
November 3, 2025 at 6:29 PM
A really powerful read about fasting and how it can affect people during Ramadan. I had three children in my class last year attempting to and this book would have been so helpful for them and more importantly others in the class who were trying to understand.
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Exciting news for schools! The Spark! Book Award is already great value for only £65 per category, BUT sign up by 28 November and you'll receive TWO sets of the shortlisted books instead of one! Don't miss out...sign up on our website now:
www.sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/school-sign-up
www.sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/school-sign-up
November 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Exciting news for schools! The Spark! Book Award is already great value for only £65 per category, BUT sign up by 28 November and you'll receive TWO sets of the shortlisted books instead of one! Don't miss out...sign up on our website now:
www.sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/school-sign-up
www.sparkbookawards.co.uk/schools/school-sign-up
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Lovely news today – I AM WOLF has been shortlisted for the #InspireELS Brilliant Book Award! Thank you so much, it's a brilliant list to be part of! 😊⭐️🐺
@nosycrow.bsky.social #IAmWolf #KidLitUk #BrilliantBookAward
👉 bba.inspireculture.org.uk
@nosycrow.bsky.social #IAmWolf #KidLitUk #BrilliantBookAward
👉 bba.inspireculture.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Lovely news today – I AM WOLF has been shortlisted for the #InspireELS Brilliant Book Award! Thank you so much, it's a brilliant list to be part of! 😊⭐️🐺
@nosycrow.bsky.social #IAmWolf #KidLitUk #BrilliantBookAward
👉 bba.inspireculture.org.uk
@nosycrow.bsky.social #IAmWolf #KidLitUk #BrilliantBookAward
👉 bba.inspireculture.org.uk
My Sunday has mainly consisted of a beautiful walk and another fantastic book for @sparkbookaward.bsky.social - the morning in Kew Gardens which is always special at this time of year and the afternoon solving The Big Bad Wolf Murder by @pgbellwriter.bsky.social! #KidLitUK #UKKidLit
November 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
My Sunday has mainly consisted of a beautiful walk and another fantastic book for @sparkbookaward.bsky.social - the morning in Kew Gardens which is always special at this time of year and the afternoon solving The Big Bad Wolf Murder by @pgbellwriter.bsky.social! #KidLitUK #UKKidLit
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An excellent article. Young teenage boys are incredibly underserved in the current publishing market an Nathanael Lessore’s books are incredibly important in filling that gap, and in allowing boys to see themselves and their lives represented in books in a realistic way.
"The discussions or reflections that books inspire can change lives for the better. I know because I’ve seen it."
Author Nathanael Lessore believes fiction can play a big role in supporting positive attitudes to boyhood and masculinity.
Here's how 👇
https://bit.ly/3JqsAug
Author Nathanael Lessore believes fiction can play a big role in supporting positive attitudes to boyhood and masculinity.
Here's how 👇
https://bit.ly/3JqsAug
November 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM
An excellent article. Young teenage boys are incredibly underserved in the current publishing market an Nathanael Lessore’s books are incredibly important in filling that gap, and in allowing boys to see themselves and their lives represented in books in a realistic way.
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"The discussions or reflections that books inspire can change lives for the better. I know because I’ve seen it."
Author Nathanael Lessore believes fiction can play a big role in supporting positive attitudes to boyhood and masculinity.
Here's how 👇
https://bit.ly/3JqsAug
Author Nathanael Lessore believes fiction can play a big role in supporting positive attitudes to boyhood and masculinity.
Here's how 👇
https://bit.ly/3JqsAug
November 2, 2025 at 8:25 AM
"The discussions or reflections that books inspire can change lives for the better. I know because I’ve seen it."
Author Nathanael Lessore believes fiction can play a big role in supporting positive attitudes to boyhood and masculinity.
Here's how 👇
https://bit.ly/3JqsAug
Author Nathanael Lessore believes fiction can play a big role in supporting positive attitudes to boyhood and masculinity.
Here's how 👇
https://bit.ly/3JqsAug
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Bit late but here are some amazing #Halloween picturebooks and novels. #PicturebookPage
October 31, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Bit late but here are some amazing #Halloween picturebooks and novels. #PicturebookPage
I was a huge Red Dwarf fan so very excited to pick up Sin Bin Island by @dougrdnaylor.bsky.social for the @sparkbookaward.bsky.social #LongList. Despite it being on the chunky side, I have raced through it today - a quirky adventure and full of his trademark wit and imagination. #UKKidLit #KidLitUK
October 31, 2025 at 6:57 PM
I was a huge Red Dwarf fan so very excited to pick up Sin Bin Island by @dougrdnaylor.bsky.social for the @sparkbookaward.bsky.social #LongList. Despite it being on the chunky side, I have raced through it today - a quirky adventure and full of his trademark wit and imagination. #UKKidLit #KidLitUK
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This has become my Friday morning routine - love these posts
What Halloween related books would you recommend and add to the list?
It's not possible to read all books, so find someone you trust to recommend - @mariannedoherty.bsky.social is so good at recommending
What Halloween related books would you recommend and add to the list?
It's not possible to read all books, so find someone you trust to recommend - @mariannedoherty.bsky.social is so good at recommending
With it being Halloween I guess we need a spooky #KidsBooksFriday. But I am also a total scaredy cat so I’ll be sticking to cosy spooky books thanks. The kids do seem to love a bit of horror though, so do recommend - just don’t expect me to read any! 🙈 👻 #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
October 31, 2025 at 9:16 AM
This has become my Friday morning routine - love these posts
What Halloween related books would you recommend and add to the list?
It's not possible to read all books, so find someone you trust to recommend - @mariannedoherty.bsky.social is so good at recommending
What Halloween related books would you recommend and add to the list?
It's not possible to read all books, so find someone you trust to recommend - @mariannedoherty.bsky.social is so good at recommending
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Seven ghosts and Aveline Jones are top tier horror reads. I’ll miss reading the last two chapters of seven ghosts this year and seeing the jaws drop as they work out the twist! How to make friends with a ghost is a nice friendly spooky read.
October 31, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Seven ghosts and Aveline Jones are top tier horror reads. I’ll miss reading the last two chapters of seven ghosts this year and seeing the jaws drop as they work out the twist! How to make friends with a ghost is a nice friendly spooky read.
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Running out of ways to be flabbergasted over here.
October 31, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Running out of ways to be flabbergasted over here.
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With it being Halloween I guess we need a spooky #KidsBooksFriday. But I am also a total scaredy cat so I’ll be sticking to cosy spooky books thanks. The kids do seem to love a bit of horror though, so do recommend - just don’t expect me to read any! 🙈 👻 #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
October 31, 2025 at 7:33 AM
With it being Halloween I guess we need a spooky #KidsBooksFriday. But I am also a total scaredy cat so I’ll be sticking to cosy spooky books thanks. The kids do seem to love a bit of horror though, so do recommend - just don’t expect me to read any! 🙈 👻 #UKKidLit #KidLitUK #KidLit
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The Autumn/Winter editions of WRDMag & WRDXtra have arrived😍
Download them for *FREE* or Subscribe & we’ll post you beautiful printed copies.
Give #WRDmag to your kids, use it as a screen saver in the school library or share it at book club. Let's just spread the booky love!
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Download them for *FREE* or Subscribe & we’ll post you beautiful printed copies.
Give #WRDmag to your kids, use it as a screen saver in the school library or share it at book club. Let's just spread the booky love!
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October 30, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The Autumn/Winter editions of WRDMag & WRDXtra have arrived😍
Download them for *FREE* or Subscribe & we’ll post you beautiful printed copies.
Give #WRDmag to your kids, use it as a screen saver in the school library or share it at book club. Let's just spread the booky love!
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Download them for *FREE* or Subscribe & we’ll post you beautiful printed copies.
Give #WRDmag to your kids, use it as a screen saver in the school library or share it at book club. Let's just spread the booky love!
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