Joy Court
@joyisreading.bsky.social
Passionate about books and kids reading for pleasure Co Founder All Around Reading. Editorial Expert LoveReading4Kids. Put my energies into UKLA Book Awards, FCBG, YLG
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#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!
If you are a school that is serious about reading for pleasure you need to check out this site. It makes no sense to buy your books anywhere else and what an easy way to get community support!
WE HAVE NEWS! We have relaunched our
LoveReading4Schools portal which lets #schools fundraise, share wishlists & accept donations so communities can get the right books into children’s hands fast. Make sure your school is signed up today to be in with a chance to win £1000 of books 📚📚
LoveReading4Schools portal which lets #schools fundraise, share wishlists & accept donations so communities can get the right books into children’s hands fast. Make sure your school is signed up today to be in with a chance to win £1000 of books 📚📚
September 25, 2025 at 9:27 AM
If you are a school that is serious about reading for pleasure you need to check out this site. It makes no sense to buy your books anywhere else and what an easy way to get community support!
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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. 🥂
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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...
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@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
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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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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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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...
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#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
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Written by UKLA Award winner, Nicola Garrard, On the Edge follows Rhys and his brothers, struggling to get by in an off-season tourist resort. When their home is threatened, Rhys resorts to drastic measures to protect his family. Members, repost to be in with a chance to win #lucky13th
August 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Written by UKLA Award winner, Nicola Garrard, On the Edge follows Rhys and his brothers, struggling to get by in an off-season tourist resort. When their home is threatened, Rhys resorts to drastic measures to protect his family. Members, repost to be in with a chance to win #lucky13th
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From Kenneth Oppel, Best of All Worlds is a story of survival, teenage passions and an invisible enemy. What should be a relaxing weekend away from the city turns nightmarish when Xavier and his family wake up to find themselves trapped inside a dome. UKLA members RP for a chance to win #lucky13th
July 13, 2025 at 7:00 AM
From Kenneth Oppel, Best of All Worlds is a story of survival, teenage passions and an invisible enemy. What should be a relaxing weekend away from the city turns nightmarish when Xavier and his family wake up to find themselves trapped inside a dome. UKLA members RP for a chance to win #lucky13th
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Hurray it’s #CanadaDay and we have wonderful author Kenneth Oppel joining us for a webinar for @uklitassociation.bsky.social Secondary schools at 1.30pm this afternoon @joyisreading.bsky.social @lockwoodcm.bsky.social @stephenjdilley.bsky.social @jotregenza.bsky.social #cankidlit
July 1st is #CanadaDay!
Why not celebrate by reading some #CanKidLit? You can browse my Canadian KidLit/YALit custom feed here: bsky.app/profile/debb...
Why not celebrate by reading some #CanKidLit? You can browse my Canadian KidLit/YALit custom feed here: bsky.app/profile/debb...
July 1, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Hurray it’s #CanadaDay and we have wonderful author Kenneth Oppel joining us for a webinar for @uklitassociation.bsky.social Secondary schools at 1.30pm this afternoon @joyisreading.bsky.social @lockwoodcm.bsky.social @stephenjdilley.bsky.social @jotregenza.bsky.social #cankidlit
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The Winner of the Shadowers' UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for Information 3-14+
June 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The Winner of the Shadowers' UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for Information 3-14+
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The Winner of the UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for Information 3-14+
June 27, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The Winner of the UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for Information 3-14+
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The Winner of the Shadowers' UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for 3-6+
June 27, 2025 at 4:53 PM
The Winner of the Shadowers' UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for 3-6+
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The Winner of the UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for 3-6+
June 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The Winner of the UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for 3-6+
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The Winner of the Shadowers' UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for 7-10+
June 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The Winner of the Shadowers' UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for 7-10+
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The Winner of the UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for 11-14+
June 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The Winner of the UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for 11-14+
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The Winner of the Shadowers' UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for 11-14+
June 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The Winner of the Shadowers' UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for 11-14+
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The Winner of the Shadowers' UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for 7-10+
June 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The Winner of the Shadowers' UKLA Book Awards 2025 in the category for 7-10+
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NEW in the critically acclaimed and internationally bestselling ‘Unknown Adventurer’ series! 3 signed copies of THE LOST BOOK OF UNDERSEA ADVENTURE! By Teddy Keen are the UKLA Lucky 13th prizes for June. UKLA Members just RP to be in with a chance to win.
@quartokids.bsky.social
@quartokids.bsky.social
June 13, 2025 at 7:01 AM
NEW in the critically acclaimed and internationally bestselling ‘Unknown Adventurer’ series! 3 signed copies of THE LOST BOOK OF UNDERSEA ADVENTURE! By Teddy Keen are the UKLA Lucky 13th prizes for June. UKLA Members just RP to be in with a chance to win.
@quartokids.bsky.social
@quartokids.bsky.social
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@jotregenza.bsky.social @rshargreaves.bsky.social @teresacremin.bsky.social @justimaginecentre.bsky.social @charliehacking.bsky.social @joyisreading.bsky.social @lockwoodcm.bsky.social
Looking forward to hearing the inimitable Dominic Wyse on Saturday June 28th 2.30pm at @uklitassociation.bsky.social International Conference in Liverpool! Not too late to buy a ticket! #thisismyukla
May 24, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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Publishers, nominations for the 2026 UKLA Book Awards are now open! The only national children's book awards judged by teachers, these prestigious awards celebrate the very best of writing for young people. Enter now: buff.ly/ieOm4oz
May 22, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Looking forward to hearing wonderful @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social on the Saturday (June 28th 9.30am) of @uklitassociation.bsky.social International Conference #thisismyukla Still time to buy one of last few tickets! @rshargreaves.bsky.social @jotregenza.bsky.social @joyisreading.bsky.social
May 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Looking forward to hearing wonderful @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social on the Saturday (June 28th 9.30am) of @uklitassociation.bsky.social International Conference #thisismyukla Still time to buy one of last few tickets! @rshargreaves.bsky.social @jotregenza.bsky.social @joyisreading.bsky.social
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Yes! Penguin by Polly Dunbar was winner of #ukla Book Awards 2008 ( our first year) @lockwoodcm.bsky.social @joyisreading.bsky.social @stephenjdilley.bsky.social
May 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Yes! Penguin by Polly Dunbar was winner of #ukla Book Awards 2008 ( our first year) @lockwoodcm.bsky.social @joyisreading.bsky.social @stephenjdilley.bsky.social