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What’s next for social media marketing? 📲 Join BookMachine later this month for insights from Jo Liddiard, Keris Fox & Louis Patel on platforms like Bluesky, StoryGraph, Reddit, Pinterest plus the power of email. Don’t miss it! #BookMachine #Publishing bookmachine.org/events/

🎧Looking for something new to listen to this weekend? Interested in developing your leadership skills? In the latest BookMachine Podcast episode, we delve into the leadership journey of @Sanphy Listen here >> bookmachine.buzzsprout.com/2112680/episod…

🧭 Our first non-executive board We’ve been lucky to have the support of incredible mentors, and we’re now formalising this by building a non-executive board to help shape our future and ensure we continue to deliver exceptional work for our clients. (7)

🚀 Our renewed focus We’ve been reviewing our core strengths and will now be focussing specifically on children’s books, non-fiction books and education clients (including Edtech). (6)

➡️ What next for BookMachine? Easter is a time of renewal and reflection - and, for me, often a reminder of those New Year resolutions that may have slipped down the to-do list. If we’ve spoken recently, you’ll know I tend to be quite Pollyannaish about the direction of (1)

I've often wondered how we’ll nurture soft skills when play is limited, phone calls are rare, and screens are constantly keeping us entertained. Now Gen Z students in Manchester are being taught ‘soft skills’ such as empathy >> theguardian.com/society/2025/a… #education

A little stress isn’t always a bad thing—it can boost focus and resilience! But how do you strike the right balance? Discover how to support your child’s learning journey here: fromthesidelines.uk

Ross and Jon dive into the importance of maintaining body clock routines before exams in their latest podcast episode. Tune in for tips on optimizing sleep for better focus! Listen now: fromthesidelines.uk

Shakespeare Week is off to a great start here at CLPE🎉 Hosted by @ShakespeareBT, we’re excited to be part of this annual celebration, which gives children opportunities for enriching & enjoyable early experiences of Shakespeare. Stay updated: shakespeareweek.org.uk

In the run up to #worldbookday we have a special podcast episode with Cassie Chadderton (Chief Executive of @WorldBookDayUK ) about how they are shaping their mission. bookmachine.buzzsprout.com/2112680/episod…

📚 Calling teachers of young people! A great opportunity from our friends at The Carnegies 📚 Do you work with older readers who have strong opinions about YA? Register your group for the @CarnegieMedals Shadowing Programme and empower young people to read, review, and vote on the best books in children’s and YA literature. Free publicity packs available—register by 7 February!

Great day today @BookMachine meeting our new Campaign Managers Val and Rachael! Want to join Team BookMachine? We're currently hiring for a Marketing Operations Coordinator! Read more about the role by visiting the Jobs Board on our website ✨

Want to see what you’ve got to look forward to with World Book Day 2025? Head to our website for a taster of what to expect from our partners, and to see how you can get involved to help children 'Read Their Way' this #WorldBookDay 📚 buff.ly/4gpv72h #WorldBookDay #ReadYourWay

How to plan the perfect #WorldBookDay 📚✨ 1. Take a look inside this year's £1/€1.50 books 2. Head to our website to explore our free resources 3. Download our low-cost dressing up pack 4. Sign up to our online events - including the Great World Book Day Footy & Booky Quiz from @literacy_trust, @bbc_teach Live Lesson, and a free live writing session from @teampobble Head to our website to explore all things World Book Day 2025 📚 worldbookday.com #WorldBookDay #WBD2025 #ReadYourWay

📢 Schools and educators! Explore our educators hub to find everything you need to make reading fun for learners of all ages - from Early Years to Secondary, School Library Staff and Home Educators there is a special pack for you too 📚 Resources: buff.ly/3DZ3BLw

📢 Calling schools! Download our new Parent and Caregivers Communications Toolkit - packed with everything you need to keep parents and caregivers informed before, during and after your World Book Day celebrations. 📚 Find it here: buff.ly/4ga8FtP #WorldBookDay #ReadYourWay