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· Sep 16
Your 2026 UKLA Book Awards Longlists are here - the only national children’s book awards judged by teachers!
This year they feature books in translation, past winners, exciting debuts and a huge range of genres and themes.
Click here to see the full Longlists: ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
This year they feature books in translation, past winners, exciting debuts and a huge range of genres and themes.
Click here to see the full Longlists: ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
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!
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!
February 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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!
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!
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 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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February 8, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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 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
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
February 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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
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
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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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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February 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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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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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National Conference 2026 - UK Literacy Association buff.ly/ExFACru
February 5, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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.
National Conference 2026 - UK Literacy Association buff.ly/ExFACru
National Conference 2026 - UK Literacy Association buff.ly/ExFACru
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!
Or visit our website to find out more:
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We look forward to seeing you in Glasgow!
January 30, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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!
Or visit our website to find out more:
buff.ly/pFsfvNq
We look forward to seeing you in Glasgow!
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.
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.
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
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January 29, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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.
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.
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!
The event is a great CPD opportunity - this year looking at the relationship between literacy and play. Get your tickets now!
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
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January 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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!
The event is a great CPD opportunity - this year looking at the relationship between literacy and play. Get your tickets now!
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'!
UKLA members, RT to be in with a chance of winning a signed copy of @piudg.bskysocial wonderful new book, 'The Golden Monkey Mystery'!
January 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM
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'!
UKLA members, RT to be in with a chance of winning a signed copy of @piudg.bskysocial wonderful new book, 'The Golden Monkey Mystery'!
Time is running out to submit your papers for the 2026 UKLA International Conference. Get yours in now!
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January 5, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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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UKLA Members RT to win a copy!
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December 13, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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!
@nosycrow.bsky.social
UKLA Members RT to win a copy!
@nosycrow.bsky.social
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!
ukla.org/awards/spons...
Get your application in now, and be in with a chance of a sponsored place at our Glasgow Conference!
ukla.org/awards/spons...
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.
ukla.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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!
ukla.org/awards/spons...
Get your application in now, and be in with a chance of a sponsored place at our Glasgow Conference!
ukla.org/awards/spons...
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!
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.
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November 17, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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!
#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!
November 13, 2025 at 6:58 AM
#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!
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!
@drmrb.bsky.social
ukla.org/internationa...
Melanie Ramdarshan Bold!
Thinking of submitting a paper to present? Our Call for Papers is out now!
@drmrb.bsky.social
ukla.org/internationa...
November 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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!
@drmrb.bsky.social
ukla.org/internationa...
Melanie Ramdarshan Bold!
Thinking of submitting a paper to present? Our Call for Papers is out now!
@drmrb.bsky.social
ukla.org/internationa...
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
November 7, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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!
📚 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!
October 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
📚 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!
📚 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!
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...
This year's theme is 'Writing for Pleasure'. Tickets available here: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
October 21, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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...
This year's theme is 'Writing for Pleasure'. Tickets available here: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
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!
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!
October 16, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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!
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!
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...
You can read our response here: ukla.org/ukla-respons...
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
ukla.org
October 16, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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...
You can read our response here: ukla.org/ukla-respons...
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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October 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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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October's #lucky13th is Roar - an empowering novel-in-verse of resistance and finding your voice, inspired by Sampat Pal and the Pink Sari Gang, from the multi-award-winning author of Run, Rebel and The Crossing, Manjeet Mann. #uklamembers RT to win a copy!
#ThisIsHowIRoar
#ThisIsHowIRoar
October 13, 2025 at 7:01 AM
October's #lucky13th is Roar - an empowering novel-in-verse of resistance and finding your voice, inspired by Sampat Pal and the Pink Sari Gang, from the multi-award-winning author of Run, Rebel and The Crossing, Manjeet Mann. #uklamembers RT to win a copy!
#ThisIsHowIRoar
#ThisIsHowIRoar
Submissions for the UKLA Literacy School of the Year Award are now OPEN!
To find out more about how to apply and the submissions criteria, follow the link below:
ukla.org/awards/liter...
To find out more about how to apply and the submissions criteria, follow the link below:
ukla.org/awards/liter...
October 6, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Submissions for the UKLA Literacy School of the Year Award are now OPEN!
To find out more about how to apply and the submissions criteria, follow the link below:
ukla.org/awards/liter...
To find out more about how to apply and the submissions criteria, follow the link below:
ukla.org/awards/liter...
The opening of submissions for the UKLA Literacy School of the Year has been postponed until Monday, October 6th.
In the meantime, we encourage you to visit our website and read more about the Award: ukla.org/awards/liter...
In the meantime, we encourage you to visit our website and read more about the Award: ukla.org/awards/liter...
September 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The opening of submissions for the UKLA Literacy School of the Year has been postponed until Monday, October 6th.
In the meantime, we encourage you to visit our website and read more about the Award: ukla.org/awards/liter...
In the meantime, we encourage you to visit our website and read more about the Award: ukla.org/awards/liter...
The Call for Papers for the 2026 UKLA International Conference!
Are you an academic working in researching literacy? Or a teacher with a passion for encouraging reading for pleasure in the classroom? Submit a paper and share your expertise with us!
We hope you'll join us!
ukla.org/internationa...
Are you an academic working in researching literacy? Or a teacher with a passion for encouraging reading for pleasure in the classroom? Submit a paper and share your expertise with us!
We hope you'll join us!
ukla.org/internationa...
September 26, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The Call for Papers for the 2026 UKLA International Conference!
Are you an academic working in researching literacy? Or a teacher with a passion for encouraging reading for pleasure in the classroom? Submit a paper and share your expertise with us!
We hope you'll join us!
ukla.org/internationa...
Are you an academic working in researching literacy? Or a teacher with a passion for encouraging reading for pleasure in the classroom? Submit a paper and share your expertise with us!
We hope you'll join us!
ukla.org/internationa...