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Jun 11
Today is #EmpathyDay ๐
Stories help children see the world through someone else's eyes, building understanding, kindness and connection.
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Jun 11
Join the Empathy Day Festival and discover free activities, author events and inspiring ways to help children develop empathy through reading.
Learn more: tinyurl.com/mvnvhwrt
#ReadForEmpathy #EmpathyDay2026 @EmpathyLabUK
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Jun 11
Congratulations to author Jenny Pearson and illustrator Nick East, whose new book Shipwrecked has been shortlisted for the 'Lollies' - the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards - 2026!
Discover the shortlist and vote here: tinyurl.com/4stzrs3t
@lolbookawards
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We're thrilled to have SIX books on the shortlist for The Week Junior UK Book Awards 2026!
@theweekjunior
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โ Childrenโs Book Cover of the Year - Cruise Ship Kid: Thief at Sea! by Emma Swan. Cover illustrations by Katie Saunders
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Showcasing the very best in childrenโs publishing across 14 exciting categories, the awards champion everything from page-turning adventures and unforgettable fiction to fascinating non-fiction and breathtaking illustration.
Congratulations to everyone on the shortlist!
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๐ง CALLING ALL BOOK REVIEWERS! ๐ง
Our deliciously cosy middle-grade mystery Cinnamon Crumb, Baking Detective is now available to request on NetGalley!
๐ Request now: tinyurl.com/3cfvypee
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Usborne Publishing retweeted
ATTENTION! ๐จ Princess (Apparently) by Siren Knight is now available to request on Netgalley.
A fun and romantic coming-of-age drama for fans of Geek Girl, The Summer I Turned Pretty and The Princess Diaries.
Request now: tinyurl.com/4t3u2cpc
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May 28
We are thrilled that Feed Your Monster has been longlisted for the @Booktrust Storytime Prize!
A giggle-inducing book for young children where they control the action, for endless screen-free fun ๐ฝ๏ธ
#UsborneBooks #BookTrustStorytimePrize
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Usborne Publishing retweeted
Thank you @readingagency and @Usborne for sending these great resources for our #Y2 children to enjoy. We can't wait to see what happens in #PiasPetClub by @SerenaKPatel. ๐๐#reading #bookclub #readingforpleasure
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May 13
We have another Netgalley treat for you all!
The Summer My Wishes Came True is a book about tween friendships, with a sprinkling of magic, from award-winning journalist and author Radhika Sanghani.
Request now: tinyurl.com/3583xsbj
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Discover a heartwarming story of friendship, family and sisterhood - from two-time @littlerebsprize winner @SarahHaggerHolt
Ella and Ari always knew they had a sister...they just didn't know it was each other
A Sister Like You | Out Now!
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Available online and in all good bookshops:
๐ต Amazon: amzn.to/4f8YNU9
โช๏ธ Waterstones: bit.ly/4dvH5cg
๐ต Bookshop.org: bit.ly/4cY1Hd2
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Calling all football fans! Strike is now available to request on Netgalley.
Strike is an action-packed football book about chasing your dreams and standing up for what you believe in.
Request now: tinyurl.com/3vz99ujm
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We are thrilled that Always Angel by Kimberly Whittam has been included in #Bookbuzz Secondary this year!
Bookbuzz Secondary is a fantastic initiative from @BookTrust to get Year 7/8s reading for pleasure and we are so pleased to be part of it.
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Usborne Publishing retweeted
We were delighted to welcome author Ashley Thorpe on Friday! ๐
Year 7 loved the assembly on his inspiration behind The Boy to Beat the Gods and asked brilliant questions. ๐
Fantastic workshops too, a perfect start to Share-a-Story Month! ๐ #Shareastorymonth @Usborne
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