Fighting Words NI recently brought a group of young people together at the Belfast Book Festival, where they had the opportunity to read their own stories and poems aloud to an audience. They also launched their new publication with the International Alliance of Young Authors, entitled How Can We Make This World Worth Knowing? Read more: artscouncil-ni.org/news/youn… @ACNIWriting

In a world where you can be anything, be warm, kind-hearted and generous Image: instagram.com/artofbrillianc…

New report from @Literacy_Trust reveals that children’s enjoyment of reading and daily reading habits have risen for the first time in 5 years. However the gender gap for younger children and the disadvantage gap for older children is widening. booksforkeeps.co.uk/new-nati…

Books are mirrors and windows, reflecting our own lives and experiences, but also allowing us to see life from other perspectives, helping us widen our knowledge and world view, and making us better, more empathetic humans, able to think critically about the world around us.

🎉 Join us live for the #Carnegies2026 awards ceremony! Group leaders have shared why the ceremony is such a highlight. Now you can be part of it! Join us on 23 June at 12pm to celebrate this year’s winners! 👉 Find out how to watch: carnegies.co.uk/take-part/li…

Joyful June - Day 10: Bring joy to others by doing something kind for them actionforhappiness.org/joyfu… #JoyfulJune

Ready to grow your career this summer? Join CILIP. Connect with a friendly network of peers and mentors, unlock higher-earning roles through Professional Registration and get the support, training & resources you need to build your skills with confidence. cilip.org.uk/page/BecomeAMem…

A poem written by Galway woman Emily Cullen has appeared on her son's English exam. bbc.in/4vznVbH

Booker prize launches new Quick Read in effort to boost adult reading crisis theguardian.com/books/2026/j…

Quote of the day: “A classic is a book that has never finished saying what it has to say.” – Italo Calvino #kidlit #reading #ukedchat

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Sullivan past pupil Rachael McGinty shares her journey from school to PwC, discusses the benefits of apprenticeships, and reflects on becoming an MCA Apprentice of the Year finalist. sullivanconnect.co.uk/news/a…

📚 Two weeks to go until the 2026 Carnegie Awards! Join us live on Tuesday 23 June as we reveal the winners of the Carnegie Medals for Writing and Illustration, along with the Shadowers’ Choice winners! Find out how to watch: carnegies.co.uk/take-part/li… #Carnegies2026

Don't forget to vote by 5pm tomorrow, Tuesday 9th June!

You can’t control what happens to you, but you can choose how you view it Image: instagram.com/wheatandhoneyc…

📚 The Top 20 Favourite Irish Books – as voted by the public! Over the last 20 years of the An Post Irish Book Awards, some truly unforgettable books have taken home the honours – and now the public has spoken! Following a curated Top 60 longlist of standout Fiction, Non‑Fiction and Children’s winners, readers across Ireland cast over 30,000 votes to choose their ultimate favourites. The final Top 20 reflects the incredible depth, diversity and talent of Irish writing, with over half of the selected titles authored by or featuring contributions from women. ✨ Did one of your favourites make the cut? 👉 See the full Top 20 list here: anpostirishbookawards.ie And remember – many of these brilliant reads are waiting for you on your local library shelves! 😉📖 @IrishBookAward

Very well done to our latest MULTI #wordmillionaire @sullivan_upper Zac 8D who's been reading & @AccReader quizzing on titles incuding #TomHoyle #WilliamNicholson @jk_rowling #PhilEarle #VeronicaRoth #SuzanneCollins #BenBaileySmith @MichaelMorpugo #AndyGriffiths🥳❤️📚#lovereading

Congrats to our latest #wordmillionaires @sullivan_upper Robyn & Leah 8A, Gabrielle 8B & Alexandra 9C👏Reading & @AccReader quizzing on a range including @hurrahforgin @redbreastedbird @wimpykid @ZanaFraillon @followtheyellow @KayvionLewis @SueWallman❤️📚#keepquizzing #prizes

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