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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...
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...
We are so excited to announce the first Keynote Speaker of the UKLA International Conference 2026...
Maren Aukerman.
We can't wait for Aukerman to join us in Glasgow, and we hope you will too! Keep an eye out for the Call for Papers coming next week...
Maren Aukerman.
We can't wait for Aukerman to join us in Glasgow, and we hope you will too! Keep an eye out for the Call for Papers coming next week...
September 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
We are so excited to announce the first Keynote Speaker of the UKLA International Conference 2026...
Maren Aukerman.
We can't wait for Aukerman to join us in Glasgow, and we hope you will too! Keep an eye out for the Call for Papers coming next week...
Maren Aukerman.
We can't wait for Aukerman to join us in Glasgow, and we hope you will too! Keep an eye out for the Call for Papers coming next week...
Members, this is your final reminder to complete the our membership survey and have your say on the future of UKLA! The link to the survey can be found in your inbox. We thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback in advance.
September 19, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Members, this is your final reminder to complete the our membership survey and have your say on the future of UKLA! The link to the survey can be found in your inbox. We thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback in advance.
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We have been awarded a Reading for Pleasure Silver Quality Mark, and as you can see, we are very excited! 📚❤️ @arktindal.bsky.social @uklitassociation.bsky.social @teresacremin.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social
September 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
We have been awarded a Reading for Pleasure Silver Quality Mark, and as you can see, we are very excited! 📚❤️ @arktindal.bsky.social @uklitassociation.bsky.social @teresacremin.bsky.social @openuni-rfp.bsky.social
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Such an amazing set of longlists for the book awards this year. I don't know how the teachers will shortlist, it was tough enough choosing the longlist!
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...
September 16, 2025 at 6:55 AM
Such an amazing set of longlists for the book awards this year. I don't know how the teachers will shortlist, it was tough enough choosing the longlist!
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Out today! The longlists for the @uklitassociation.bsky.social UKLA Book Awards. Chosen by teachers and covering a range of genres, topics and themes, fiction and non-fiction. Check them out! #KidLitUK #UKLA26 #teachersbookawards
booksforkeeps.co.uk/longlists-fo...
booksforkeeps.co.uk/longlists-fo...
September 16, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Out today! The longlists for the @uklitassociation.bsky.social UKLA Book Awards. Chosen by teachers and covering a range of genres, topics and themes, fiction and non-fiction. Check them out! #KidLitUK #UKLA26 #teachersbookawards
booksforkeeps.co.uk/longlists-fo...
booksforkeeps.co.uk/longlists-fo...
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Oh my, thank you @uklitassociation.bsky.social ! So many of my favourite authors are here - what an honour to be longlisted alongside them. AND what joy to see Troika buddy, Sarah Zimman in the mix!
September 16, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Oh my, thank you @uklitassociation.bsky.social ! So many of my favourite authors are here - what an honour to be longlisted alongside them. AND what joy to see Troika buddy, Sarah Zimman in the mix!
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My book REEK, illustrated by the awesome @caltsoudas.bsky.social, is a #UKLA 2026 Longlistee, woohoo!🎉🎉🎉
Congratulations to everyone on the list – it's an awesome collection 👉 ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
alastairc.com/books/reek/
@barringtonstoke.bsky.social #KidLitUk @uklitassociation.bsky.social
Congratulations to everyone on the list – it's an awesome collection 👉 ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
alastairc.com/books/reek/
@barringtonstoke.bsky.social #KidLitUk @uklitassociation.bsky.social
Reek
Reek, science fiction adventure by Alastair Chisholm, published by Barrington Stoke in July 2024
alastairc.com
September 16, 2025 at 8:39 AM
My book REEK, illustrated by the awesome @caltsoudas.bsky.social, is a #UKLA 2026 Longlistee, woohoo!🎉🎉🎉
Congratulations to everyone on the list – it's an awesome collection 👉 ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
alastairc.com/books/reek/
@barringtonstoke.bsky.social #KidLitUk @uklitassociation.bsky.social
Congratulations to everyone on the list – it's an awesome collection 👉 ukla.org/ukla-book-aw...
alastairc.com/books/reek/
@barringtonstoke.bsky.social #KidLitUk @uklitassociation.bsky.social
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We are delighted that two Troika books have made it to the
@uklitassociation.bsky.social awards longlist. Congratulations to @coralrumble.bsky.social and @bardymum.bsky.social
for #JakubsOtter and #WhyDidMyBrainMakeMeSayIt - brilliant publications, and well deserved. 🥂
@uklitassociation.bsky.social awards longlist. Congratulations to @coralrumble.bsky.social and @bardymum.bsky.social
for #JakubsOtter and #WhyDidMyBrainMakeMeSayIt - brilliant publications, and well deserved. 🥂
September 16, 2025 at 8:51 AM
We are delighted that two Troika books have made it to the
@uklitassociation.bsky.social awards longlist. Congratulations to @coralrumble.bsky.social and @bardymum.bsky.social
for #JakubsOtter and #WhyDidMyBrainMakeMeSayIt - brilliant publications, and well deserved. 🥂
@uklitassociation.bsky.social awards longlist. Congratulations to @coralrumble.bsky.social and @bardymum.bsky.social
for #JakubsOtter and #WhyDidMyBrainMakeMeSayIt - brilliant publications, and well deserved. 🥂
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...
September 16, 2025 at 5:45 AM
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...
#UKLALucky13th Discover the must-read narrative verse YA novel, Not Going to Plan by previous UKLA winner, Tia Fisher. An often hilarious, yet profoundly moving and beautiful novel that captures teenagehood, its pressures and its complexities. Members, RP for a chance to win 1/3 copies
September 13, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#UKLALucky13th Discover the must-read narrative verse YA novel, Not Going to Plan by previous UKLA winner, Tia Fisher. An often hilarious, yet profoundly moving and beautiful novel that captures teenagehood, its pressures and its complexities. Members, RP for a chance to win 1/3 copies
UKLA Author Sessions presents...
Previous UKLA Book Award winner, TIA FISHER in conversation about her new book, Not Going to Plan.
Join us, on September 22nd, to hear all about the novel and why she feels it is important to give space in children's literature to deal with such difficult issues.
Previous UKLA Book Award winner, TIA FISHER in conversation about her new book, Not Going to Plan.
Join us, on September 22nd, to hear all about the novel and why she feels it is important to give space in children's literature to deal with such difficult issues.
September 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
UKLA Author Sessions presents...
Previous UKLA Book Award winner, TIA FISHER in conversation about her new book, Not Going to Plan.
Join us, on September 22nd, to hear all about the novel and why she feels it is important to give space in children's literature to deal with such difficult issues.
Previous UKLA Book Award winner, TIA FISHER in conversation about her new book, Not Going to Plan.
Join us, on September 22nd, to hear all about the novel and why she feels it is important to give space in children's literature to deal with such difficult issues.
We can't wait for the UKLA/NEU Conference this weekend, and you still have time to get a ticket! With fantastic keynotes and a series of enlightening workshops, the event will no doubt be the best thing you can do for £10 this weekend. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/literacy-i...
September 9, 2025 at 8:45 AM
We can't wait for the UKLA/NEU Conference this weekend, and you still have time to get a ticket! With fantastic keynotes and a series of enlightening workshops, the event will no doubt be the best thing you can do for £10 this weekend. Tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/literacy-i...