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Discovering Literature's best-loved articles are available again. padlet.com/discovering_li… From Othello to Orwell, Agard to Angela Carter, we've recovered a selection of 100 articles, films and classroom resources, perfect for English teachers of Years 10-13.

English teachers! Don't miss our free online CPD session exploring The Tempest on 3 February. Join Professor Emma Smith, and teacher and author Michael Donkor for fresh ideas, tips and resources, as we explore the thorny role of magic in the play. Find out more here: link.bl.uk/CPDTempest

Want to level up your library career this year? We’re looking for international mid-career library and archive professionals to join us this summer at our International Library Leaders Programme. Learn more link.bl.uk/ILLP2026

This is SO brilliant!

Take a look at this superb fantasy fiction created by Year 4 @school_georges. Huge thanks to all you brilliant writers.

Vital reading on children's literature and representation: @clpe1's new annual Reflecting Realities Report is published today. Find out more about their research and recommendations⬇️

We spent a magical morning inspiring 27K children to step inside their own fantasy adventures. We encountered mythical beasts, portals, potions & maps. Huge thanks to the brilliant Kevin & Katie Tsang, Viviane Schwarz & Ben Shires. We can't wait to see the students' work!

Just fabulous fantastical creatures and maps from @school_georges. We can't wait to see your books!

@BL_Learning @BenShires Thankyou for the shoutout! The children loved it!

✨ We’re so excited to be joining today’s @BL_Learning LIVE lesson to create our very own fantasy adventure! 🏰🐉 From magical quests to brave heroes, we can’t wait to see where our imaginations take us! 💫 #CreativeWriting #FantasyAdventure #LiveLesson

Amazing creatures and maps, Thorpe primary! We LOVE them!

Absolutely brilliant fantasy ideas from wonderful students at William Byrd Academy! Keep up the good work!

A busy class of artists in year 4 creating settings, characters and heroes as part of @BL_Learning

@vanilitea Amazing images!

Year 5 students at William Byrd Primary Academy are having a great time drawing and learning! @BL_Learning

@QuirkeMiss We are so pleased you're here! Where in the UK is Thorpe Primary? We will try to give you a shout out!

Wonderful fantastical creatures created in response to our livestreamed Step Into Your Fantasy Adventure event! Thank you to the brilliant artists @school_georges.

@joshf230 If @BenShires gets chance, I am sure he will! You should have seen your school on the screen shout-outs! Thank you for joining in!

@BL_Learning We’d love a shout out!

@BL_Learning Year 5/6 at Dorchester Primary School in Hull are excited to be taking part in the livestream!

@AllSoulsPrimary Hope you're having a great time and have lots of new ideas!

@BL_Learning All Souls School Coventry are all ready for Dragon Force!

@school_georges These are amazing! We can't wait to read the fantastical stories these creatures will appear in!

@BL_learning year 4 are having fun creating fantastical creatures and mythical maps!

@AYJSupdates @DragonRealms So pleased you're here! Enjoy!

@BL_Learning Year 3 and 4 are enjoying a zoom with the authors of @DragonRealms