What an event. Riveting personal stories, poetry and scholarship. The redemptive power of arts is mistakable. Thank you to @edbookfest.bsky.social @kir-anderson.bsky.social @noellecobden.bsky.social @lady_unchained
Can’t wait to chair this!
'book groups or other literature-based activities also have considerable potential to support older adults’ wellbeing, through facilitating social interaction, integration and friendship' www.cilips.org.uk/public-libra... #LibrariesChangeLives
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A diverse group of people, including women wearing hijabs, are gathered under a green canopy at an outdoor community event. They are seated around a table engaged in creative activities, such as knitting and arts and crafts.
Want to host a community event that’s full of creativity and connection? 🎨
Join us the free #FunPalaces workshop and learn how to bring people together through culture, science, and play!
📅 Tuesday 8th April 6pm - 8pm, The Albany SE8
Sign up now: www.tickettailor.com/events/funpa...
Cream background, red Graeae logo. Black text reads, An open letter in regard to proposed resource cuts.
We are opposed to the government’s announcement of more cuts and freezes to resources that support Deaf, Disabled, neurodivergent, chronically ill people, and those with lived experience of mental health to live equitably in UK society.
Check out our open letter here: tinyurl.com/2wb2bbhb
This too ☘️
Happy IWD2025 to all the bloody brilliant women in my life. ❤️
HOOOOOORRRRAAAAAYYYYY! Well done Anna, thoroughly deserved! ❤️
It's #WorldBookDay next week, and I know a lot of your children want to go to school dressed as my characters. So here are my tips for dressing as Peanut Jones and her friends. Hope they are of use. Do send me any pictures of your charges in their outfits on the big day...
I'm looking for FIVE GUEST WRITERS for my substack. Want to write something and have it reach thousands of the best readers out there? Kind, generous, thoughtful, considerate? This is your time! substack.com/home/post/p-...
Eight years is amazing @kir-anderson.bsky.social congratulations!
Please vote for this great charity, helping orisiners connect with famiky through reading. And please share :)
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This is just awful news. StreetReads is the most fantastic place, run by people trying their hardest to make the lives of those experiencing homelessness a little better. Please help if you can: uk.news.yahoo.com/library-home...
Thoughts and prayers to all the teachers this week…there are a whole bunch of feral children on a sugar comedown heading your way.
I’m at least 60% cheese at this stage.
S Club 7 were on the radio earlier and I realised one of their lyrics is ‘hoochie mama show your nanas’. Even the 90/00s bubble gum pop isn’t safe 😂
The wonderful Marjorie Lotfi enchanting the Ripple’s Friday Club with her poetry yesterday ❤️
Such a treat to witness.
📢 Launching a directory of Black and POC cultural professionals & creatives in Scotland! Over 100 talented individuals already featured. A free resource fostering connections & opportunities. Move beyond performative statements towards meaningful change
Want to join?
directory.weareherescotland.com
Destroy the myth that libraries are no longer relevant. If you use your library, please share. Picture of library aisle filled with books.
@goodwilllibrarian.bsky.social
This makes me so happy.
If you fancy supporting a brilliant social enterprise who in turn support young people I can highly recommend buying a delicious Christmas hamper from Scran Academy (there’s even free delivery if you’re in Edinburgh): www.scranacademy.com/shop
App settings for accessibility
I keep forgetting to add Alt text so this is a brilliant setting to check ✔️ in your 🦋 settings
Please do share as, if you're like me, a wee nudge is sometimes necessary to remind us all 🙏
