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Qualified + chartered librarian. Former Schools Library Service Librarian. Aspiring YA Writer. She/her. Pan. All views are my own.
Feb 9, 2020 10 tweets 2 min read
Here's my handy guide on 'how to set up a whole school reading festival'...(LONG THREAD 1/10)

1. Get senior staff/finance involved. Every year, I put together a budget proposal outlining all the costs required to manage and maintain my school library. I added in a section on ‘reading festival’ into the proposal that included estimates for an author visit, photocopying costs and competition rewards (about £600). I explained the purpose and impact a festival could make in supporting reading for pleasure and developing literacy skills – something (2/10)