Caroline Fielding
@cazapr1.bsky.social
Chartered School Librarian, CILIP @YLGLondon Committee, National conference exhibition manager, Bea keeper. She/her
I told Bea's friends they're quoting Shakespeare when they say it (I was looking up "at sixes and sevens on Wikipedia)
November 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I told Bea's friends they're quoting Shakespeare when they say it (I was looking up "at sixes and sevens on Wikipedia)
I use a threek every day!
November 12, 2025 at 7:51 AM
I use a threek every day!
Oh, I love so many books in this thread, for all ages, but two that I haven't seen in there are 2 of my favourite picturebooks: the adorable 'Little Ghost who was a Quilt' (& I'm eyeing up the festive sequel for Bea's #BookAdvent) & the hysterical 'Poultrygeist'
November 2, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Oh, I love so many books in this thread, for all ages, but two that I haven't seen in there are 2 of my favourite picturebooks: the adorable 'Little Ghost who was a Quilt' (& I'm eyeing up the festive sequel for Bea's #BookAdvent) & the hysterical 'Poultrygeist'
Missed yesterday but had a feeling, looking through this thread, that Gabby would list some of Bea's favourites too 😆 We also love the Ghoulia books!
November 2, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Missed yesterday but had a feeling, looking through this thread, that Gabby would list some of Bea's favourites too 😆 We also love the Ghoulia books!
I made Alom's curry a few times last year & will do so again with some of these beauties we picked last week
October 29, 2025 at 10:17 AM
I made Alom's curry a few times last year & will do so again with some of these beauties we picked last week
Left hand menu, choose settings, notifications, scroll down a bit & it is near the bottom
October 15, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Left hand menu, choose settings, notifications, scroll down a bit & it is near the bottom
How about the winners of The Diverse Book Awards, announced last night! #TheDBAwards
October 10, 2025 at 8:20 AM
How about the winners of The Diverse Book Awards, announced last night! #TheDBAwards
Today is National Poetry Day in the UK, with the theme of Play. @poetrydayuk.bsky.social had great poems with resources that I shared with teachers to use in class, but in the library I've been reading People Need People by Benjamin Zephaniah (illustrated by Nila Aye). Also a nod to #BHM! #KidLitUK
October 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Today is National Poetry Day in the UK, with the theme of Play. @poetrydayuk.bsky.social had great poems with resources that I shared with teachers to use in class, but in the library I've been reading People Need People by Benjamin Zephaniah (illustrated by Nila Aye). Also a nod to #BHM! #KidLitUK
My immediate thought (I may come back to this later and have a proper thought about nature books...) #KidsBookFriday
September 26, 2025 at 8:02 AM
My immediate thought (I may come back to this later and have a proper thought about nature books...) #KidsBookFriday
I picked up a proof of Owl King by @bexhogan.bsky.social at the @zephyrbooks.bsky.social stand at #YLGConference & it prompted me to go back in my tbr pile to find Nettle. I'm so glad I did because it is a wonderful story (beautiful covers by Laura El). Classic faerytale elements woven beautifully.
September 13, 2025 at 10:55 AM
I picked up a proof of Owl King by @bexhogan.bsky.social at the @zephyrbooks.bsky.social stand at #YLGConference & it prompted me to go back in my tbr pile to find Nettle. I'm so glad I did because it is a wonderful story (beautiful covers by Laura El). Classic faerytale elements woven beautifully.
This is the morst gorgeous book, full of wonderful ideas. Just look at these chapter titles (page 1 of 2)! Starting with failing to tidy but finding a book = me absolutely hooked. I read it in 1 sitting & then gave it a hug 😊 #KidLitUK
September 12, 2025 at 11:56 AM
This is the morst gorgeous book, full of wonderful ideas. Just look at these chapter titles (page 1 of 2)! Starting with failing to tidy but finding a book = me absolutely hooked. I read it in 1 sitting & then gave it a hug 😊 #KidLitUK
Today's read was Lila Mackay is Very Misunderstood by Gill Sims...promoted as "clean teen", there is a lot of talk about first kisses & crushes & being yourself instead of "normal". @harpercollins.bsky.social sent me a copy, thanks guys!
September 11, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Today's read was Lila Mackay is Very Misunderstood by Gill Sims...promoted as "clean teen", there is a lot of talk about first kisses & crushes & being yourself instead of "normal". @harpercollins.bsky.social sent me a copy, thanks guys!
I am poorly but thankfully not too unwell to read (as well as dozing to the audio of 'Lords & Ladies'). Started 1 I'd looked forward to but stereotypes & abelist slurs made me abandon...improved the day by picking up the small but perfect Zac a Jac, shortlisted @littlerebsprize.bsky.social #KidLitUK
September 10, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I am poorly but thankfully not too unwell to read (as well as dozing to the audio of 'Lords & Ladies'). Started 1 I'd looked forward to but stereotypes & abelist slurs made me abandon...improved the day by picking up the small but perfect Zac a Jac, shortlisted @littlerebsprize.bsky.social #KidLitUK
In Eastbourne, setting up #YLGConference!
September 5, 2025 at 3:31 PM
In Eastbourne, setting up #YLGConference!
I love everything by @megcathwrites.bsky.social but particularly *loved* The Deepest Breath, so am very pleased to report that I also love this sequel @littleislandbooks.bsky.social
August 27, 2025 at 1:25 PM
I love everything by @megcathwrites.bsky.social but particularly *loved* The Deepest Breath, so am very pleased to report that I also love this sequel @littleislandbooks.bsky.social
I complained about this section in B&M to friends on friday, saying "let us enjoy halloween first!"...BUT I would quite happily eat mince pies all year round, and that sign doesn't actually reference Christmas, so what it tells me is that I dont have to wait til December to eat one 😀
August 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I complained about this section in B&M to friends on friday, saying "let us enjoy halloween first!"...BUT I would quite happily eat mince pies all year round, and that sign doesn't actually reference Christmas, so what it tells me is that I dont have to wait til December to eat one 😀
I have a copy I can read 🥳 AND a snazzy bookmark. Thanks @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social
August 19, 2025 at 11:07 AM
I have a copy I can read 🥳 AND a snazzy bookmark. Thanks @letterboxlibrary.bsky.social
I bought Zac and Jac as it was the only one I hadn't read yet, just picked it up to read & realised I ordered the Welsh language version 🤦🏻
August 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I bought Zac and Jac as it was the only one I hadn't read yet, just picked it up to read & realised I ordered the Welsh language version 🤦🏻
Latest favourite would be The Spick and the Span by Pil Van Martin. Funny fantasy at its finest!
#KidsBooksFriday#KidLitUK
#KidsBooksFriday#KidLitUK
August 8, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Latest favourite would be The Spick and the Span by Pil Van Martin. Funny fantasy at its finest!
#KidsBooksFriday#KidLitUK
#KidsBooksFriday#KidLitUK
My sister lives in Australia & when we visited I met a few of these animals & can confirm they're definitely not real 😅
August 6, 2025 at 4:27 PM
My sister lives in Australia & when we visited I met a few of these animals & can confirm they're definitely not real 😅
There's a lovely picturebook about it! #KidLitUK @oldbarnbooks.bsky.social
July 19, 2025 at 8:59 PM
There's a lovely picturebook about it! #KidLitUK @oldbarnbooks.bsky.social
Update: She made herself one! We're calling it a Labeabea & it is sold by Beamart instead of Popmart 😊
July 16, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Update: She made herself one! We're calling it a Labeabea & it is sold by Beamart instead of Popmart 😊
You can, of course, include your bluesky handle instead of/as well as insta or X!
July 14, 2025 at 8:10 AM
You can, of course, include your bluesky handle instead of/as well as insta or X!
Applications for the Klaus Flugge Bursary for a sponsored place at Journeys Into Reading: #YLGConference2025 are now open! See the following post for details.
Thank you to @andersenpress.bsky.social for sponsoring this bursary
Thank you to @andersenpress.bsky.social for sponsoring this bursary
July 14, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Applications for the Klaus Flugge Bursary for a sponsored place at Journeys Into Reading: #YLGConference2025 are now open! See the following post for details.
Thank you to @andersenpress.bsky.social for sponsoring this bursary
Thank you to @andersenpress.bsky.social for sponsoring this bursary