Lancashire School Library Service
@LancashireSLS
Lancashire School Library Service (SLS) provider of reading and library services to schools. #LancsSLS
Schools (nearly) out for summer and we have some fantastic family events on at #GawthorpeHall. From outdoor theatre to pond dipping, garden games to crafts and more. All the details are in the link, so bring the family down for some holiday fun tiny.cc/GAWSUMMER
❤️Friday reads. This week Zoe has chosen the hilarious 'The Sun Thief' by @AliceHemming1, illus. by Nicola Slater @Scholastic and the fascinating 'The Sun, Moon and Planets (What Matters Most?)' by Paul Mason, illus. by @NigelBaines, @Watts_Wayland 🌞🪐
❤️Friday Reads. This Week Ange has chosen 'The Wet Welly Day' a wholesome outdoor adventure written by @ruthsymons, illus. by Seb Braun @templarbooks and the hilarious 'Mr Fox's GAME of NO!' by David LaRochelle, illus. by Mike Wohnoutka @WalkerBooksUK🦉🌲🦊
😍We recently visited Woodland Community Primary School and they really enjoyed the book 'Don't Think of Tigers'. Check out these fantastic tigers they sent us inspired by the book! I think they could give @almaxlat a run for his money @AndersenPress 🐯
❤️We hope you're all enjoying the new books! Thank you for a lovely visit📚
Today, some of our Year 5 children had a fantastic time exchanging books aboard the Lancashire School Library Bus! 🚌 It was a brilliant opportunity to explore new stories and expand our school library collection. 📕 @LancashireSLS
❤️Friday Reads. Georgie and Doug had lots of fun at Animal Antics Workshops! Two of their favourites are 'DONT TRUST FISH' by @UnshavedMouse, illustrated by @dsantat, @AndersenPress and 'Do You See the Tiger?' by @PhilipArdagh illustrated by @DavidMelling1, @WalkerBooksUK🐟🐯
❤️Friday Reads. This week Izzi has chosen an enchanting adventure ‘The Green Kingdom’ by Cornelia Funke and Tammi Hartung , illustrated by Melissa Castrillon @penguinrandom and the heart-warming ‘A Home is a Nest’ by Emma Carlisle @BigPicturePress 💌🥰🪺
❤️ Friday reads. This week Caroline has chosen 'How To Train Your Dragon School, Doom of the Darkwing' by @CressidaCowell @HodderBooks and 'The Shark Book' illustrated by Hannah Alice @NosyCrow 🐲🦈
🥰Congratulations @buliejell this is wonderful news🎉
Congratulations to Julie Bell on her MBE for services to public libraries. Julie was head of Cultural Services at @LancashireCC and retired at the end of March. Julie is a passionate advocate for libraries and the power of reading. Well done Julie!
📚A new fabulous follow up to one of our previous #BrilliantBookAward winners 🦸
"Marv takes on the young operator of the dastardly Duck of Doom." @ReeceAndrea, Expert Reviewer Marv and the Duck of Doom (5+) by @AlexFKoya, Illustrated by @Paula_Bowles, @OxfordChildrens Click to read an extract and grab a copy: lovereading4kids.co.uk/book/978138205…
❤️Friday reads. Our fabulous Dawn has moved onto pastures new, before finished she chose her 2 favourite books, Grandpa Frank's Great Big Bucket List by @J_C_Pearson @davidoconnell @Usborne and On Your Marks Get Set...Gold! By @scottallenutd Antoine Corbineau @NosyCrow🥰
Looks like a fabulous festival!
THIS WEEK: Blackburn Children's Literature Festival The 8th Children's Literature Festival spans 5 @LancsLibraries: Blackburn Central, the beautiful Darwen Carnegie Library. Cherry Tree Library, Mill Hill & Roman Road. Runs 9th - 21st June 2025 childrensliteraturefestivals.com/blackburn-chil…
🎉Wow! What an amazing morning we had with the most BRILLIANT @RobBiddulph Thank you for entertaining us all with an extra special draw-along and reading your Brilliant Book Award winner, Gigantic! Congratulations to you again, Rob! BBA Champion 2025! @HarperCollinsCh 🏆🐳📚
Thank you for sharing @HelmshoreSchool! We had an amazing morning with you all! @RobBiddulph @HarperCollinsCh📚🏆🐳
Year 2 enjoyed taking part in the Brilliant Book Award celebration this morning. Well done to the winning author Rob Biddulph - we loved reading ‘Gigantic’. 📖⭐️@LancashireSLS
Schools! We're so excited to share that our next #BookTrustRepresents virtual author visit is with the brilliant @Natalie_Denny_ on 25 June. We can't wait for this one - book a free spot for your class here 👇 booktrust.org.uk/how-we-help/te…
⭐️Whose story will you jump into today?⭐️ The Empathy Day Festival is in full swing! If you haven't yet registered there's still time to get your free resources and toolkits. Come and celebrate the power of books to build real-life empathy. Visit the link in our bio!
❤️ Friday Reads! It has been a little over a week since the winners of our #FantasticBookAwards were announced. Once again, congratulations to all of the winning authors, illustrators and publishers! Which is your favourite? 🥰
☀ 📚George the dog can't resist a look at our special summer loan box! Our 'Come and Play' box is available for your EYFS and KS1 classes to enjoy. A fantastic selection of books aimed to get your little ones moving! To order your special box, please visit our website.🌲😎
🎉Congratulations again @RobBiddulph! We can't celebrate with you soon!🥳
Delighted to report that GIGANTIC has won the Lancashire School Library Service Brilliant Book Award for 2025! Huge thanks to the organisers and to everybody who voted for it. I'm thrilled! This little 🐳 book is really racking up the prizes...
Most importantly THANK YOU to all the children and school staff that have read, debated, argued and eventually agreed on your #FantasticBookAwards and #BrilliantBookAward winners - we couldn't do it without you!