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Alexandra Ball

@AlexandraDukes

Librarian, YLG Wales secretary, Ex Tir na nOg judge, who loves reading, crochet, theatre, films and rugby. MA in Children's Literature @RoehamptonUni

Joined September 2011
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YLG Wales@YLGWales4 Nov 2024
Huge congratulations to the creators of these incredible books! Special shout out to @ManonSteffanRos @HelenJoC @WelshDragonParr @alexwhartonpoet @CathyFisherArt @JackieMorrisArt ❤️❤️❤️
Books for Keeps (@BooksForKeeps) profile pictureBooks for Keeps@BooksForKeeps4 Nov 2024
Nominations have been announced for the 2025 Carnegies, the UK’s longest-running children’s book awards.119 books have been nominated: 64 books are in contention for the Carnegie Medal for Writing & 55 for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration #Carnegies2025 booksforkeeps.co.uk/nominati…
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Heddiw @AbercarnLibrary Today @AbercarnLibrary @CaerphillyLibs
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Jo Bowers@Jo_Bowers27 Oct 2024
What beautiful anniversary edition of Small Stories of Great Artists series by @LaurenceAnholt filled with stories of well-known artists to inspire children to both enjoy art and create their own. @TASCHEN
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Mae grŵp newydd yn dechrau yn Llyfrgell Abercarn ddydd Mercher 6 Tachwedd, 10pm-12pm. Mae'n cael ei redeg gan y Rhwydwaith Rhieni ac mae'n rhad ac am ddim i'w fynychu. Mae croeso i bawb. @AbercarnLibrary @CaerphillyLibs
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During Green Libraries Week, children at Abercarn Library did cup weaving, reusing cups, and left-over wool. They had a wonderful time crafting. A story and craft session runs every Wednesday from 4-5pm. Everyone welcome @AbercarnLibrary @CaerphillyLibs
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Applying to become Carnegie judge was the single best decision I have ever made for my career. I learned a lot, I laughed a lot, I met some astounding people and @not_judging was born. Life-changing in so many ways, this is a wonderful opportunity - go for it!
The Carnegies (@CarnegieMedals) profile pictureThe Carnegies@CarnegieMedals16 Sep 2024
Have you considered becoming a judge for The Carnegies? We have 4 regional vacancies for the 2026-27 judging panel open to all @CILIPinfo members and non-member library workers from ethnically diverse backgrounds. Find out more and apply: informationprofessionaljobs.…
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YLG Wales@YLGWales28 Aug 2024
Brave enough to join us on Friday 13th for Pages and Pints? We hope so, because there are so many wonderful discussions to be had! Follow the link to secure your space. Don't be shy - everyone welcome 🤗 #Carnegies25 @youthlibraries
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We could talk about how awesome this event is going to be and how you should absolutely be there OR I could list all the alliterative alternatives we could have used... Lit and Libations, Books and Bevvies, Titles and Tipples, seriously, someone stop me ...
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Brave enough to join us on Friday 13th for Pages and Pints? We hope so, because there are so many wonderful discussions to be had! Follow the link to secure your space. Don't be shy - everyone welcome 🤗 #Carnegies25 @youthlibraries
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Heddiw Today
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#BookwormsChart #Fallout makes it 2 weeks at the top of the chart! #maxboucherat @KidsBloomsbury @FireflyPress @HarperCollinsCh @scholasticuk @TinyTreeBooks @graffeg_books @efalois @DoodlesByDavid
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Jo Bowers@Jo_Bowers2 Aug 2024
Rosa by Starlight by @hilary_mckay is as magical as the inviting-you-in front cover by @RobinsonKH promises. Full of warmth and empathy, a read-in-one sitting beautifully told story that I’ll be reading again soon. Thank you @loveswimming ✨ 🌟 ✨ 🐈‍⬛✨🌟✨
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YLG Wales@YLGWales6 Jul 2024
Congratulations, what an achievement! ♥️♥️♥️
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🌟WINNER Wales Book of the Year 2024 Bute Energy Children & Young People Award🌟 Skrimsli – Nicola Davies (@fireflypress) #WBOTY24
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A big thank you to the staff at @BlackwoodLib for helping Georgia have so much fun on her 2nd birthday. Especially Larna for her fab toddler session. #LoveLibraries
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Not long until the #SummerReadingChallenge launch on 8th July! Get rewards, play games, and earn badges as you discover brilliant books to read - the Challenge is the perfect activity for the holidays. Sign up at your library or join online summerreadingchallenge.org.u…
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The #BookwormsChart has something for everyone in Wales Book of the Year week... @FireflyPress @graffeg_books @KidsBloomsbury @NosyCrow @QuartoKids #Atinuke @LlyfrDaFabBooks @LitWales #WBOTY24
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Ddim yn hir i lansiad #SialensDdarllenyrHaf ar 8 Gorffennaf! Gyda gwobrau, gemau a bathodynnau i ennill wrth ddarganfod llyfrau anhygoel i’w darllen, mae'r Sialens yn weithgaredd perffaith ar gyfer y gwyliau. Cofrestrwch yn y llyfrgell neu ymunwch ar-lein sialensddarllenyrhaf.org.uk
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