School Librarian from the North , wishing I was still a CKG Judge. Former Chair of Youth Libraries Group North West. Also tweeting from @YLGNorthwest
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Elizabeth Ryder retweeted
LAST CHANCE!
Have you considered becoming a Carnegies judge? We are recruiting in 4 @youthlibraries regions for 2026-27:
- Scotland
- Northern Ireland
- Wales
- East Midlands
For more info and to apply👇
informationprofessionaljobs.…
ALT Typographic reading 'Become a Carnegies judge. We are recruiting judges from Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and East Midlands
Sora bags for the win! Thanks @RosLibrarian this little guy has got me and my #YLG24GLA treasures home and now safely installed in the Library
Elizabeth Ryder retweeted
I could listen to @jeffreykboakye ALL DAY. What a call to action. A fierce, rousing call for equity, literacy, the humanities. "Reading IS social justice". Wow. @Literacy_Trust @PenguinUKBooks @BL_Learning #inclusivelibraries
Elizabeth Ryder retweeted
Is your child getting ready to start High School? Join author & Literacy Champion Kimberly Whittam at a series of exciting workshops starting this week 🧁
Her book, Quiet Storm, is this year's Transition Read for children starting Y7.
Check dates at Loads To Do website
#ReadMCR
ALT Poster promoting free Kimberly Whittam event at Avenue Library on Tuesday 6 August from 2-3pm for ages 9-12.
Elizabeth Ryder retweeted
2/2 Summer reading recommendations from our committee
All recent and all excellent!
A great place to start if you're looking for YA and Middle Grade reading inspiration this summer...
Looking for summer reading recommendations..?
We met at the beginning of the month to begin our #carnegies25 nominations process & these were the books that our Committee have been reading and recommending 1/2
A pleasure to kick off the summer holidays in the company of Marcus & @WelshDragonParr
Top recommendation from @YLGNorthwest bods 👏📚🤓
ALT Front cover of the book Fallout by Lesley Parr
Elizabeth Ryder retweeted
End of the librarian? Council cuts and new tech push profession to the brink theguardian.com/books/articl…
This is welcome news if, like me, you realised you should've put in your cpd application with work much earlier 🫣🤞
The early bird offer for our conference in September has been EXTENDED until 31st July.
To be part of the conversation and book your place, go to cilip.org.uk/event/YLGconfer…
Keep an eye on this account for exciting news and exclusives over the summer!
Elizabeth Ryder retweeted
Just two weeks to go until we welcome Danielle Jawando to the shop for the launch of her stunning new YA novel IF MY WORDS HAD WINGS - a life affirming story of rehabilitation and hope after prison. Danielle will be conversation with Ayesha Ansari.
Sat 6rh July | 5pm | £3
🎫👇🏻
Elizabeth Ryder retweeted
"Libraries are dream making machines and librarians hold the keys" - Manjeet Mann, host of the #YotoCarnegies24 ceremony - just perfect!
It could only be
Congratulations, @storybreathing on a very deserved double win 🏅🏅#YotoCarnegies24
One cancelled train, one delayed train & a very warm dash through London but I just made it in time to hear the winners! So excited to be here 🤩 #YotoCarnegies24
Elizabeth Ryder retweeted
🌟 Don't forget to vote for this year's Shadowers' Choice Awards! Voting closes June 5 at 5pm and will be announced at the awards ceremony on June 20 #YotoCarnegies24 🌟 Head to the link below to vote
yotocarnegies.co.uk/vote/
ALT Typographic reading 'Shadowers' Choice Awards 2024. Have you cast your vote?'
Honestly, this is the most I've smiled all week - so wonderful hearing from all these amazing creators
Online for the @youthlibraries AGM and @CarnegieMedals celebration. Amazing to see so many brilliant creators giving up their time to engage with librarians. So much joy in this virtual space! #YotoCarnegies24
Can't wait 🤩💫📚
📅Save the date
Join us online (7.30pm via Zoom) for our first in a series of fortnightly discussions focusing on the #YotoCarnegies24 Medal for Illustration.
We're kicking off with The Bowerbird by @catherinerayner and Lost by @Ilustrajo
Elizabeth Ryder retweeted
Make today the day you pick up a book by a debut author. Forget the titles you see in the supermarket-those authors will always have readers. There are so many talented creators out there just waiting to share their stories with you! #WorldBookDay2024 @youthlibraries
Elizabeth Ryder retweeted
A "first class education for every child" means every child should have access to a professionally-staffed school #library, or where this is not possible the support of a School Library Service. Why would we compromise on that? #GreatSchoolLibraries