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with shortlists in three categories, "designed to support school libraries, reinforce the importance of non-fiction and highlight the high standard of resources available".
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These two awards were started in 2022 to recognise partnerships and projects benefitting school libraries. Winners due to be announced Autumn 2022.
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as "... a brilliant project encouraging the enjoyment of reading, a reading culture and a pleasure that will last throughout readers' lives."
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for "the school library space that shows inspiration, innovation, creativity and resourcefulness in its library design and in use".
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Two chief executives of the association have been honoured for their services to education: Valerie Ann Fea (MBE) in the
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to recognise innovation, creativity and resourcefulness in school library design. This was superseded in 2014 by the
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Federation of Children's Book Groups: Judging the 2020 School Library Association Information Book Award
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The Irish Times: "For second time in three years, an Irish woman wins School Librarian of the Year"
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The Bookseller: "Emma Suffield wins School Librarian of the Year Award". Accessed 29 October 2018
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The Bookseller: "Amy McKay wins school librarian of the year award". Accessed 6 October 2016.
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The Guardian: Shackleton and New York books win School Library Association non-fiction prize
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in schools. The SLA was founded in 1937 and is based at Kembrey Park in north-eastern
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The Association's President is Richard Gerver. Past Presidents include authors
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In May 2007 the SLA launched a project in which it acted as facilitator for a
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Federation of Children's Book Groups: SLA Information Book Award 2016 winners
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DfES: "Secondary schools get free books to boost reading among teenage boys"
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2014 — Oak Tree Primary School, Nottinghamshire (Primary School category);
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in 2004 to highlight best practice and innovation in school librarianship.
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2017 — Adderley Primary School, Birmingham (Primary School category);
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by Alex Frith, Rosie Hore, Louie Stowell and Kellan Stover (Usborne,
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by Kath Shackleton, Zane Whittingham and Ryan Jones (Franklin Watts,
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TES: "Social-media 'evangelist' named school librarian of the year".
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The Bookseller: Ros Harding wins School Librarian of the Year Award
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2009 — Lucy Bakewell (Hill West Primary School, Sutton Coldfield)
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designinglibraries.org.uk SLA Inspiration Award - the winners!
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2015 — Annie Brady (St. Paul's CBS Secondary School, Dublin)
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2020/21 - Kristabelle Williams of Addy and Stanhope School
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Peters: Politics for Beginners wins Information Book Award
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The Bookseller: Millett named School Librarian of the Year
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School Library Association, registered charity no. 313660
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School Library Association, registered charity no. 313660
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It provides training and information to teachers and
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campaign in association with the DCSF, described by
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sla.org.uk
United Kingdom
libraries
literacy
Swindon
librarians
https://www.sla.org.uk/branches
Kevin Crossley-Holland
Gervase Phinn
Aidan Chambers
New Year Honours 1997
New Year Honours 2008
Department for Children, Schools and Families
Children's Laureate
Anthony Browne
Nicholas Chamberlaine Technology College
Ripon Grammar School
George Abbot School
Werneth School
Offerton School
Stewart's Melville College
Forest Hill School
Monk's Walk School
St Paul's Community College
Oasis Academy Enfield
Weatherfield Academy
Corby Business Academy
Glenthorne High School
St Wilfrid's Church of England Academy

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