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Annie Everall OBE @Read4eva

Director, Authors Aloud UK: Children's book reviewer: Consultant, Trainer & Event Manager in the area of children's books, libraries and reading

Joined September 2009
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#myempathyreads @WHusseyAuthor The Boy I Love pub @AndersenPress A powerfully written, outstanding novel that not only highlights the horrors of World War 1 but also the prejudices and ignorance of people towards the LGBTQ community. @AuthorsAloudUK @EmpathyLabUK
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#myempathyreads We Love You Mister Panda by @SteveAntony pub Hodder Mr Panda offers free hugs but thinks no one wants one as his friends are all too busy hugging each other. But they all want to hug him together to show him how much they love him. @AuthorsAloudUK @EmpathyLabUK
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I’m sharing some of my favourite #empathyreads books Six Weeks by Matt Goodfellow pub by Starboard Beautifully written it’s an incredibly powerful novel exploring love, loss & relationships. An unforgettable reading experience For ages 10 @AuthorsAloudUK @EmpathyLabUK
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This popped up in my Fb memories. It’s Empathy Glasses I made for Empathy Day 2020 featuring some of my fave Empathy Reads. I still have them & still love the featured books so thought I’d share them again to celebrate 2026 #EmpathyDay @EmpathyLabUK @AuthorsAloudUK @sarahmears10
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Just getting ready to drink a toast to 10 years of Little People Big Dreams @FCBGNews conference with @QuartoKids @AuthorsAloudUK
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Awful journey home on Cardiff 2 Nottingham train - Friday pm & only 3 carriages. Was like a cattle truck, people standing in aisles & entrance, luggage everywhere, v dangerous when trying to get on or off @CrossCountryUK your service is appalling @JoshNewburyMP time for change!
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A really wonderful #LOLLIES Award ceremony. Fun, joyous and so inspiring l. Thank you @scholasticuk for inviting me @AuthorsAloudUK All the winners and guest presenters together at the end
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And the winner of the picture book category is Tom Nicoll @AuthorsAloudUK @scholasticuk
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And the battle between two Scrooges at the #LOLLIES aka @MichaelRosenYes and Stephen Mangan - hilarious @AuthorsAloudUK @scholasticuk
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And the winner of the #LOLLIES 9-12 category is Laura Ellen Anderson @AuthorsAloudUK @scholasticuk
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And the winner of the #LOLLIES 6-8 category is Olaf Falafel @AuthorsAloudUK @scholasticuk
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Serena Patel fully Christmassed running a Christmas quiz with the children at the #LOLLIES ceremony @AuthorsAloudUK @scholasticuk
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And the winner of the #LOLLIES Non Fiction Award is Adam Kay @AuthorsAloudUK @scholasticuk
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Jim Smith illustrating poos at the LOLLIES ceremony from the suggestions of the child audience - very funny #LOLLIES @authorsalouduk @scholasticuk
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At the LOLLIES Award ceremony - excited to get to know who wins!!!! @authorsalouduk @scholasticuk
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Day 2 Gr8 Ch Bks Advent Cal Murder at Christmas @FleurHitchcock @NosyCrow A missing mum & a murder - who can Grace trust? A cleverly constructed crime novel which twists, turns & keeps you guessing. Children who enjoy the mystery genre will really love this @AuthorsAloudUK
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Day 1 Gr8 Children’s Books Advent Cal -The Very Last Christmas Present @adambaron5 ill Benji Davies @HarperCollinsUK Xmas Eve, a missed present & Joulu & Kado set off on a makeshift bike sleigh to deliver it. I LOVED this enjoyable story For ages 6-9 @AuthorsAloudUK @FCBGNews
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Takeaways so far from @EmpathyLabUK #empathyeducation conf Children learn empathy it isn’t a fixed trait UK children have some of the lowest levels of well being in Europe Stories can be that communal experience to bring us together @AuthorsAloudUK @sarahmears10 @MirandaMcK
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Brilliant panel @empathylab conf - @AnthonyKessel7 @TeresaCremin jonathanbaggaley shannoncullen exoring empathy’s role in building children’s wellbeing reading for pleasure, social/emotional skills - really thought provoking @AuthorsAloudUK @sarahmears10 @MirandaMcK @FCBGNews
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So excited to be here at the @EmpathyLabUK #EmpathyEducation conference. 11 am - my brain is fizzing & buzzing with ideas & thoughts! Opening speech by Patrice Lawrence sharing her personal perspective on the need for empathy across our society was very powerful @AuthorsAloudUK
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