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Claire Warren

@clairewarren.bsky.social

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Lead learning facilitator (head librarian) for a large UK college. Qualified + chartered librarian, also a freelance independent reading/library consultant. Liberal. She/her. Pan. www.clairewarrenconsulting.co.uk

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Claire Warren

@clairewarren.bsky.social

For a book that was originally published in 1976, this story hits hard today. This is a dense, impactful read about women, mental health and society (utopia). Blew my absolute socks off! And am gutted I left it so long to read it.

#booksky #skybrarians #libsky #teachsky #englishliterature #dystopia

Paperback book with a black cover, white writing at the top saying it was written by Marge Piercy. Central green capital letters say the title, Woman on the edge of time, which is intermingled with a red double headed snake and flowers.

August 21, 2025 at 8:57 AM

Claire Warren

@clairewarren.bsky.social

Today's Saturday night movie was Cloud. A Japanese 2025 film about the world of e-commerce; story of a greedy online reseller who gets in over his head. Not bad. About half an hour too long though imo.

Photo of a man holding a gun to the viewer, sheets of plastic behind him

August 2, 2025 at 9:33 PM

Claire Warren

@clairewarren.bsky.social

Know this is a few yrs old now, but this was ruddy brilliant! Dark, funny and thrilling!

#teachsky #edusky #booksky #readingforpleasure #librarian

A pink book cover titled 'how to kill your family's by Bella Mackie

July 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM

Claire Warren

@clairewarren.bsky.social

Having fun in Barcelona! A well earned trip away for a few days 🫶

Photo of me, on a Barcelona street, with trees in the background and tall old buildings behind

Barcelona street with large trees spanning a central road

Balcony door opening out onto a sunny patio. There are ornate rails and tall old buildings in the background with trees and blue, cloudless skies

July 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM

Claire Warren

@clairewarren.bsky.social

Corrr this #yabook is gorgeously written. Dark and haunting. Delicious.

#libsky #edusky #teachsky #readingforpleasure #teenreads #booksky

July 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM

Claire Warren

@clairewarren.bsky.social

LOVED this so much. A brilliant concept, expertly played out by Shusterman. A top book rec for #YA readers!

#edusky #teachsky #libsky #skybrarians #readingforpleasure #summerreads #scifi #pandemic

June 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM

Claire Warren

@clairewarren.bsky.social

Has anyone read Glory by NoViolet Bulawayo?

May 11, 2025 at 6:28 PM

Claire Warren

@clairewarren.bsky.social

OF COURSE I had to buy a tacky crab plant pot for my garden. Can't help thinking that he looks slightly shocked that I bought him.

May 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM

Claire Warren

@clairewarren.bsky.social

This afternoon's visit to a bookshop was...fruitful 😆

#edusky #libsky #books #skybrarians #librarian #ya #booksky #readingmatters

April 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM

Claire Warren

@clairewarren.bsky.social

Just read vs about to read

#edusky #libsky #teachsky #teenbooks #diverseauthors #skybrarians #mysterybooks #ya

April 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM

Claire Warren

@clairewarren.bsky.social

Bored with my hair and poss looking at getting a fringe or side undercut. Can naturally curly haired peeps really pull this off? Feel free to drop ure pics below, I found this image and think it could work...

#curlyhair

April 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM

Claire Warren

@clairewarren.bsky.social

Educators, please check out my upcoming Easter Tes reource sale!!!

www.tes.com/teaching-res...

#EduLib #AcademicSky #Skybrarians #Booksky #TeachSky

'Tes resource 10% off everything Easter sale'. There is an image of a teacher, a qr code link and three themes - whole school literacy, book lists and reading for pleasure

March 22, 2025 at 11:54 AM

Claire Warren

@clairewarren.bsky.social

Sunny, spring Friday time! ✌️

February 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM

Claire Warren

@clairewarren.bsky.social

Ruddy amazing illustrations and storytelling!

Graphic novel with woman and non-binary person talking about marriage proposals

Page of book with a person explaining the name they share with friends, 'George'

February 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM

Claire Warren

@clairewarren.bsky.social

So this is the best book I've read for a while!

Think #bridgerton meets #heartstopper, it's destined for greatness 😍

#edusky #teachsky #skybrarians #libsky #readingforpleasure #graphicnovels #lgbtqia #inclusive #romance #lgbthistorymonth

Graphic novel softback titled 'i shall never fall in love' by Hari Conner

February 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Claire Warren

@clairewarren.bsky.social

Want a free book? This absolute banger of a book, A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal, is up for grabs rn!

Just reskeet this before midnight on Sat 15th Feb for a chance to win! UK only and I'll announce the lucky winner on Sunday 😍

#booksky #academicsky #teachsky #edulib #ya

Photo of a book, a tempest of tea by hafsah faizal

February 8, 2025 at 12:16 PM

Claire Warren

@clairewarren.bsky.social

To celebrate this month's #lgbthistorymonth I've created a poster of recommended books to read to inform + enlighten readers!

Perfect for secondary schools/colleges, or even in the workplace, feel free to download/share this A3 poster FOR FREE!

#EduLib #AcademicSky #Skybrarians #Booksky #LGBT

Colourful A3 poster entitled 'LGBTQIA+ History Month: a small selection of some of the best books to read'. There are 20 book covers highlighted with author and title descriptors for each book. At the bottom it says 'Poster created by Claire Warren 2025'.

February 6, 2025 at 12:04 PM

Claire Warren

@clairewarren.bsky.social

Quick reminder that I have a primary AND secondary school poster that are perfect for promoting #LGTQIA+ books to students! Perfect for #LGBT+PrideMonth! #Eduteach

www.tes.com/teaching-res...

Poster highlighting lots of secondary aged student fiction books that feature LGBTQIA+ characters. Poster has book covers (with titles and authors) and reads 'Read with pride!'

Poster highlighting lots of primary aged student fiction books that feature LGBTQIA+ characters. Poster has book covers (with titles and authors) and reads 'Read with pride!'

February 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM

Claire Warren

@clairewarren.bsky.social

Reminder that I have this FREE POSTER available for secondary schools available here to download and print for free...

www.tes.com/teaching-res...

#EduLib #AcademicSky #Skybrarians #BookSky #TeachSky #EduSky #Racism #Empathy #Multiculturalism #Inequality #Respect #Kindness

Collection of 30 covers of books that promote kindess in the face of racism. Large title underneath says 'respectful reads' and that the poster is created by Claire Warren Consulting 2024

January 9, 2025 at 11:11 AM

Claire Warren

@clairewarren.bsky.social

School staff, if you're a #teacher #librarian #literacycoordinator #teachingassistant #principal #headteacher, you might like to check out my educational resources, availble in print or in digital form!

Just go to www.clairewarrenconsulting.co.uk

January 6, 2025 at 11:47 AM

Claire Warren

@clairewarren.bsky.social

Partner and I made all of our Xmas cards this year! Tried lino printing for the first time and think this one's come out particularly well. Do you like? Should I maybe sell them for next year?