There's still time to sign up for this year’s OU/UKLA Quality Mark Introductory Session!
This exciting Quality Mark recognises and rewards primary and secondary schools that have developed and enriched their Reading for Pleasure (RfP) culture. Sign up now!
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Applications to become a Teacher Judge for the UKLA 2027 Book Awards are now open! This year we're looking for teachers within travelling distance of MANCHESTER!
Interested? Follow the link to find out more.
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Have you signed up for this year’s OU/UKLA Quality Mark Introductory Session yet? This exciting Quality Mark recognises and rewards primary and secondary schools that have developed and enriched their Reading for Pleasure (RfP) culture. Sign up now!
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Time is running out to purchase your tickets for this year's OU Reading for Pleasure Secondary Conference!
This year's conference focuses on reconnecting teens with texts and reigniting the joy of reading.
Tickets are available here: buff.ly/tZYbYSf
This month's #UKLALucky13 is Chicken Hill!
Three hilarious and off-the-wall stories in one full-colour graphic novel from debut talent @beccyblake.bsky.social
RT to win a copy + goodies!
HE tutors! Do put forward an application for an NEU Sponsored International Conference place, Glasgow 2026.
We are looking for evidence of imaginative teaching or planning based on one of the books shortlisted for the 2025 UKLA Book Awards.
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We're excited to announce that the 3rd Keynote Speaker at the 2026 UKLA International Conference is... Jackie Kay.
We're thrilled that Jackie will be joining us in Glasgow, and hope you will too! Find out more and purchase your tickets now: buff.ly/GgHILau
A date for your diary! Monday March 2nd 6.30-7.30
Speaker: Velda Elliot, Professor in English and Education University of Oxford, winner of UKLA Academic book Award 2022.
Want to join? Link below.
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Have you got your tickets for the 2026 National Conference yet? Join us as we welcome keynotes Amber Ogunsanya-William & Steve Anthony to discuss all things Literacy and Play.
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Tickets for the 2026 UKLA International Conference are now on sale! Get yours here: buff.ly/boby43S
Or visit our website to find out more:
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We look forward to seeing you in Glasgow!
There's still time to secure your tickets for the UKLA Storytelling SIG CPD event!
The first event we're hosting to celebrate the #nationalyearofreading2026 the session will be an opportunity to hear from experts on the power of storytelling.
We are thrilled to present you with the 2026 UKLA National Conference!
The event is a great CPD opportunity - this year looking at the relationship between literacy and play. Get your tickets now!
This month's #lucky13th comes from our friends at @nosycrow.bsky.social
UKLA members, RT to be in with a chance of winning a signed copy of @piudg.bskysocial wonderful new book, 'The Golden Monkey Mystery'!
Time is running out to submit your papers for the 2026 UKLA International Conference. Get yours in now!
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For this month's #lucky13th, travel the world in this awe-inspiring gift book written by Laura Mucha, featuring 50 spectacular festivals that will make you want to CELEBRATE!
UKLA Members RT to win a copy!
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Teachers! There's just one week left to apply for a NEU Sponsored Place at the UKLA 2026 International Conference.
Get your application in now, and be in with a chance of a sponsored place at our Glasgow Conference!
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Are you interested in applying for the 2026 UKLA Literacy School of the Year Award? Check out this year's Information Webinar, now live on our site, where you can hear all about the Award from judges and past winners!
#UKLALucky13 Discover #WildJourney by A.M. Dassu, a gorgeous, linked collection of contemporary adventure stories, set across the world and inspired by the migratory flight of starlings. Stunningly illustrated in 🟧 & ⬛️ by Joe Lillington. RT to win a signed copy!
Our second Keynote Speaker at the 2026 UKLA International Conference is...
Melanie Ramdarshan Bold!
Thinking of submitting a paper to present? Our Call for Papers is out now!
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Teachers! Time is running out to get your applications in for the NEU Sponsored Places at the 2026 UKLA International Conference. Apply now to join us in Glasgow! buff.ly/1gYKNZq
📚 What stories do we tell children about the past?
📚 From whose point of view are these stories told?
📚 Whose lives are considered important — and whose are forgotten?
📚 What are historical “facts,” and who gets to interpret them?
We’ll explore these questions at our conference on November 8th!
We are so excited to announce the 2025 UKLA Student and Teacher Conference.
This year's theme is 'Writing for Pleasure'. Tickets available here: www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
Could your school be the next UKLA Literacy School of the Year?
Join us on November 4th to find out more about the process and submissions criteria, and to hear from 2025 winners Sharples School about their experience of the application process.
We look forward to seeing you there!
According a report published by Oxford University Press this week, 8 in 10 students are now using AI tools to complete their schoolwork but less than half are able to spot AI misinformation.
You can read our response here: ukla.org/ukla-respons...
Applications for NEU Sponsored Teacher Places at the 2026 UKLA International Conference are now open! Are you a member of UKLA and NEU? You could win a Sponsored Place at our 2026 Conference at the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow! Visit our website to find out more and apply now!
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October's #lucky13th is Roar - an empowering novel-in-verse of resistance and finding your voice, inspired by Sampat Pal and the Pink Sari Gang, from the multi-award-winning author of Run, Rebel and The Crossing, Manjeet Mann. #uklamembers RT to win a copy!
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Submissions for the UKLA Literacy School of the Year Award are now OPEN!
To find out more about how to apply and the submissions criteria, follow the link below:
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The opening of submissions for the UKLA Literacy School of the Year has been postponed until Monday, October 6th.
In the meantime, we encourage you to visit our website and read more about the Award: ukla.org/awards/liter...
The Call for Papers for the 2026 UKLA International Conference!
Are you an academic working in researching literacy? Or a teacher with a passion for encouraging reading for pleasure in the classroom? Submit a paper and share your expertise with us!
We hope you'll join us!
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We are so excited to announce the first Keynote Speaker of the UKLA International Conference 2026...
Maren Aukerman.
We can't wait for Aukerman to join us in Glasgow, and we hope you will too! Keep an eye out for the Call for Papers coming next week...
