https://octoberjones.co.uk/
For all those who chose Option 'D", feast thine eyeballs on the BEAUT that is the finished logo!
She's giving everything I want the podcast to be; she's giving whimsy, mystical, cute spooky cosy cottage-core, she's giving storytelling JOY!
I'm so happy!
Launching 30.04.25
For all those who chose Option 'D", feast thine eyeballs on the BEAUT that is the finished logo!
She's giving everything I want the podcast to be; she's giving whimsy, mystical, cute spooky cosy cottage-core, she's giving storytelling JOY!
I'm so happy!
Launching 30.04.25
After the success I had at Downham Library, I wanted to carry on #TheBiggerPicture project, but make it wider & more holistic.
We have a weekly club, workshops, digital events & attended the #ScholasticGraphicNovelPrize awards! 🖤 #LibraryOfTheYear
After the success I had at Downham Library, I wanted to carry on #TheBiggerPicture project, but make it wider & more holistic.
We have a weekly club, workshops, digital events & attended the #ScholasticGraphicNovelPrize awards! 🖤 #LibraryOfTheYear
For our Over 5’s we have #ImagineersClub, #TheStorySociety, #GamesNight & a plethora of creative well-being & self expression!
I don’t have photos of our Yoga & Movement Classes or some of larger attended activities because we’re all ‘in the moment!’ to 📸😂 #LibraryOfTheYear
For our Over 5’s we have #ImagineersClub, #TheStorySociety, #GamesNight & a plethora of creative well-being & self expression!
I don’t have photos of our Yoga & Movement Classes or some of larger attended activities because we’re all ‘in the moment!’ to 📸😂 #LibraryOfTheYear
I’ve completely revamped our offerings to cater for all ages & creative interests.
We now run a full programme bursting with library magic!
We’re @booktrust.org.uk partners & run #StorytimePrize sessions, Baby Rhyme Times & Stay ‘n’ Play sessions for our U5’s #LibraryOfTheYear
I’ve completely revamped our offerings to cater for all ages & creative interests.
We now run a full programme bursting with library magic!
We’re @booktrust.org.uk partners & run #StorytimePrize sessions, Baby Rhyme Times & Stay ‘n’ Play sessions for our U5’s #LibraryOfTheYear
I cannot even begin to thank the Publishers for EVERYTHING they’ve done for me & the community of Roe.
You’ve helped my budget (& brain) stretch further & reach more children than I can ever begin to explain.
Your generosity means the world to us. THANK YOU!🙏🏻🤩
#LibraryOfTheYear
I cannot even begin to thank the Publishers for EVERYTHING they’ve done for me & the community of Roe.
You’ve helped my budget (& brain) stretch further & reach more children than I can ever begin to explain.
Your generosity means the world to us. THANK YOU!🙏🏻🤩
#LibraryOfTheYear
@AltonRenewal From the day I started, I’ve never felt such love, respect & warmth. The force for good you are for this community moves me 🥹 Our library would not look/feel like it does without your generosity & partnership.
There’s not enough TY’s in the world! #LibraryOfTheYear
@AltonRenewal From the day I started, I’ve never felt such love, respect & warmth. The force for good you are for this community moves me 🥹 Our library would not look/feel like it does without your generosity & partnership.
There’s not enough TY’s in the world! #LibraryOfTheYear
Roe CL is so fortunate to have such a strong community network & we’ve been SO lucky to facilitate workshops, initiatives & literacy rich opps from the incredible teams @beanstalkreads @learn2love2read @Better_WHS @NurtureAcademy1 #PlayfulDosesOfDrama & MORE! 🥰 #LibraryOfTheYear
Roe CL is so fortunate to have such a strong community network & we’ve been SO lucky to facilitate workshops, initiatives & literacy rich opps from the incredible teams @beanstalkreads @learn2love2read @Better_WHS @NurtureAcademy1 #PlayfulDosesOfDrama & MORE! 🥰 #LibraryOfTheYear
Truly, when I say the kids are fundamentally involved with the stock (& whole library), I really mean it.
They love understanding how a library ‘works’.
They help & are included (within reason!) with every aspect of how Roe functions & looks 🥹
#LibraryOfTheYear
Truly, when I say the kids are fundamentally involved with the stock (& whole library), I really mean it.
They love understanding how a library ‘works’.
They help & are included (within reason!) with every aspect of how Roe functions & looks 🥹
#LibraryOfTheYear
Through recommendations from Inclusive Books for Children @The_DBAwards @jhalakprize @imaginecentre @toppsta @BooksForKeeps @clpe1 & involving families with stock ordering, centering their choices & promoting #ReadforPleasure our shelves represent Roe in every way 🥰 #LibraryOfTheYear
Through recommendations from Inclusive Books for Children @The_DBAwards @jhalakprize @imaginecentre @toppsta @BooksForKeeps @clpe1 & involving families with stock ordering, centering their choices & promoting #ReadforPleasure our shelves represent Roe in every way 🥰 #LibraryOfTheYear
The library is in reach of SO many local Primary Schools.
I’ve delivered assemblies to, provided workshops & library lessons for, given resources to, included in awards & provided Author visits! @JewishMosaic @heathmereschool @TheAlton @GranardSch @sacredheart_roe 💙 #LibraryOfTheYear
The library is in reach of SO many local Primary Schools.
I’ve delivered assemblies to, provided workshops & library lessons for, given resources to, included in awards & provided Author visits! @JewishMosaic @heathmereschool @TheAlton @GranardSch @sacredheart_roe 💙 #LibraryOfTheYear
Another lovely thing we did to promote our #ReviveRoehampton project was creating ‘Book Hunts’ around the local estates thanks to The National Literacy Trust, combined with the generosity of publishers/ ex stock & tied in @readingagency.bsky.social #SRC promotion! #LibraryOfTheYear
Another lovely thing we did to promote our #ReviveRoehampton project was creating ‘Book Hunts’ around the local estates thanks to The National Literacy Trust, combined with the generosity of publishers/ ex stock & tied in @readingagency.bsky.social #SRC promotion! #LibraryOfTheYear
A true joy has been working with Wandsworth Family Information Services #WandsworthParentChampions delivering/ facilitating sessions for their #FantasticBabies, #FantasticToddlers & Pre-School groups in our revived spaces 🙌🏻😍 #LibraryOfTheYear
A true joy has been working with Wandsworth Family Information Services #WandsworthParentChampions delivering/ facilitating sessions for their #FantasticBabies, #FantasticToddlers & Pre-School groups in our revived spaces 🙌🏻😍 #LibraryOfTheYear
Thanks to a ND brain, collective imagination, upcycling, child led input (we changed 2 units around today based on kids feedback!) & informal consultations with staff/ families & wider networks, plus Roe community magic; it became this & it’s STILL improving! 🥰💚
#LibraryOfTheYear
Thanks to a ND brain, collective imagination, upcycling, child led input (we changed 2 units around today based on kids feedback!) & informal consultations with staff/ families & wider networks, plus Roe community magic; it became this & it’s STILL improving! 🥰💚
#LibraryOfTheYear
The library didn’t have a Children’s Librarian & despite their best efforts, I inherited this…
Community feedback was either they go to a different library, stopped coming, came at the holidays & felt it wasn’t an inclusive, accessible, lovely, modern library safe for children. 😭
The library didn’t have a Children’s Librarian & despite their best efforts, I inherited this…
Community feedback was either they go to a different library, stopped coming, came at the holidays & felt it wasn’t an inclusive, accessible, lovely, modern library safe for children. 😭
Like a lot, a lot.
I decided that to truly #ReviveRoehampton I needed to be big, bold & brave.
It broke down into: 1. Environment 2. Community Outreach 3. Stock 4. CYP Programme & 5. Partnerships
A MEGA Task! 😵💫 #LibraryOfTheYear
Like a lot, a lot.
I decided that to truly #ReviveRoehampton I needed to be big, bold & brave.
It broke down into: 1. Environment 2. Community Outreach 3. Stock 4. CYP Programme & 5. Partnerships
A MEGA Task! 😵💫 #LibraryOfTheYear
#Nibbies #LibraryOfTheYear Finalists!
I’m unbelievably proud & grateful for everyone who’s supported me in giving us ‘underdogs’ a chance to feel safe, seen, valued & celebrated! TY! 🤩
#Nibbies #LibraryOfTheYear Finalists!
I’m unbelievably proud & grateful for everyone who’s supported me in giving us ‘underdogs’ a chance to feel safe, seen, valued & celebrated! TY! 🤩
Bite + Subscribe, Kim Reaper, Sister Clawdetta, Welcome To Oddleigh, Raised by Ghosts, Goosebumps Graphic Novel & Hex Vets!
Spooky graphic novels are worth waking up for! 🖤📚✨
Bite + Subscribe, Kim Reaper, Sister Clawdetta, Welcome To Oddleigh, Raised by Ghosts, Goosebumps Graphic Novel & Hex Vets!
Spooky graphic novels are worth waking up for! 🖤📚✨
The first drafts of the #AroundThePodcast logo have been magically delivered to my groaning inbox.
However, I can’t choose, help me please?! 🙏🏻
A, B, C or D?!
The first drafts of the #AroundThePodcast logo have been magically delivered to my groaning inbox.
However, I can’t choose, help me please?! 🙏🏻
A, B, C or D?!
I’m October & I’m…
📚 Children’s Librarian
✨ Chair of CILIP #YLGSE
📚 GLL Literary Foundation #LiteraryChampion
✨ NLT #LiteracyChampion
📚 Judge for #SparkBookAward25
✨ #FirstChapter 2024 Winner
📚 Spooky Book Blogger
✨ #AroundTheCauldron Podcast Host
& I’m SO enchanted to meet you! 🖤
I’m October & I’m…
📚 Children’s Librarian
✨ Chair of CILIP #YLGSE
📚 GLL Literary Foundation #LiteraryChampion
✨ NLT #LiteracyChampion
📚 Judge for #SparkBookAward25
✨ #FirstChapter 2024 Winner
📚 Spooky Book Blogger
✨ #AroundTheCauldron Podcast Host
& I’m SO enchanted to meet you! 🖤
“THIS BOOK!” and the Witch, read…
#HappyNewYear #Welcome2023 #OctoberJones #KidLit #BookTwitter #SpookySeason #EverydayIsHalloween
“THIS BOOK!” and the Witch, read…
#HappyNewYear #Welcome2023 #OctoberJones #KidLit #BookTwitter #SpookySeason #EverydayIsHalloween