Barbara Band
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#Charteredlibrarian #consultant #trainer #reviewer #writer #books #schoollibraries #diversity #inclusion #environment - she/her
Hampshire
Joined June 2012
This is how you create readers. Mum was waiting for a friend and sat reading. Doesn't matter what the book is, children are still hearing language, connecting words. It's not a child's book but the baby was engaged.
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A gentle & reassuring story about Patrick & his imaginary friend, Billy Whiskers. Full of #kindness, #empathy friendship & understanding. Definitely one for the primary #schoollibrary and classroom. @QuartoKids
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There's now a workbook based on the Grand Hotel of Feelings! Lots of activities to encourage children to think, explore & talk about their emotions. Informative & well-illustrated, younger children will need adult help but can be used for ages 4-8 yrs #empathy @cicadabooks
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Anthony Horowitz, author of the Alex Rider books, wonders why so many schools lack libraries & librarians, while public and prison libraries are a statutory right, @ School Library Association Awards @ CLPE
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Graphic novels are a great way to introduce students to aspects of the curriculum. 1066-The Battle of Hastings is engaging, detailed and sure to appeal with its story of betrayal and murder. 11-14 yrs. KS3 Published by @GMCbooks #history #schoollibrary
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Packed with practical suggestions & ideas for creating a greener school. Covers several areas such as plastic, water, waste, energy - aimed at #primary but also suitable for #secondary. Great resource to inspire students & staff. Could also try the ideas at home! #environment
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RT for boosting! #bookgiveaway #schoollibrarians
BOOK GIVEAWAY!!! I'm not on social media much at the moment, working very hard on my new book, which I think will be my best yet when it's done! In the meantime, I'm giving away signed copies of all my books so far. RT & like to enter, & say which book you'd like. Closes Dec 5!
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Calling #schoollibrarians - have you entered a student for the @plaa_uk 2026 primary & secondary awards? Closing date Nov 17. Details and form: https://t.co/cVfdfI3k9F. Check out this inspiring video too: https://t.co/vFdkGJ7kdi
@cilipslg @uksla @pearsonschools @AuthorsAloudUK
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Another fantastic book in the Let's Talk series from @BloomsburyEd. 'Whats Going On Inside Your Head' discusses how thoughts influence feelings & how to keep your mind positive & healthy. A must-have for the #wellbeing collection in the #primary school library.
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Half term=time with g/children & #NatureHeroes has been perfect to share, esp as it coincided with #GreenLibrariesWeek. Pub by @NosyCrowBooks it brings together 20 inspiring stories of people working globally with nature to protect our planet. Perfect for the #schoollibrary #mg
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Would be nice to see a few more councils committing to their libraries!
Council's commits to keeping libraries open
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Loved #ElectricLife by @RachelDelahaye so was thrilled to receive #Surge - continuing Alara's story, thanks @TroikaBooks. Thrilling & tense, a dystopian page-turner, perfect for 12+ readers and on point for today's society!
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New research recommends a statutory right to a library AND LIBRARIAN in every school https://t.co/iRea7T5HVc Scottish Book Trust and CILIPS
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Great to see @cilipslg web officer, Gareth Evans, on this panel.
Writing your climate action plan: the goals, the roadmap & the plan. Panellists from academic, health, school & public libraries. Discussions on reducing carbon footprint & emissions, limiting waste, examining supply chains. Embedding good practice & outcomes. #GreenLibraries
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If you're anywhere near the Watts Gallery in Compton, do pop into the (free) Peter Brookes political cartoonist exhibition. There's also a cafe with some rather nice cakes!
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This book sits by my side. I don't look at it every day but often enough to warrant not putting it on a shelf. Today's poem is #OdeToAutumn #Keats. Memories of English O level!
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I am so excited about this!
CILIP is delighted to announce that the most prestigious international library event – The World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) – will take place in London and across the UK in 2027 after a successful bid by a partnership led by CILIP. @IFLA
https://t.co/MQ7Ol5laTw
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What a lovely thing to do #schoollibrarians do you have a student you'd like to nominate?
Every autumn my family and I ask teaching & library staff to nominate a child who could do with a reading or personal boost, to be one of 50 children we will gift one of my books, signed, dedicated & wrapped for Christmas. You can find more details here: https://t.co/55Pt5qLDWq
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This is going on my want-to-read list - a historical YA fantasy!
I'm very happy to announce that my next novel TRAITORS' NEST will be published in July 2026 by Macmillan's imprint First Ink!
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'Never forget that your child’s long term success as a reader finds its roots in the years before kindergarten entry.' Read to your children. When they are babies, when they are toddlers, when they get older ...
DADA! I’ve run across many great reaction videos, filmed as toddlers realize a parent has returned from work. But this one, shared to IG by thecooleats, is remarkable - not just for the excitement this little one shows as her father arrives home, but also for the window it
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Teachers, LSAs, school librarians! I’ve got a copy of my spooky book to #giveaway! Just like/share/repost/tag some pals and I’ll choose a winner on 24.10.25. UK only. I’m happy to sign and dedicate it too!
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