Passionate about getting children reading; Lover of books; Year 6 teacher; Head of English; SLE (English)
England, United Kingdom
Joined November 2010
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Krista Greenwood retweeted
So thrilled with these quality lists and all but 2 are authors from UK and Ireland. A real show of strength for Our publishing industry👏👏
It's here... The UKLA Book Awards 2025 Shortlist is now live! With so many powerful titles, this year's selection truly highlights the best of contemporary children's writing! Find out more here: buff.ly/vDROWpi
#childrensbookawards #bookawards
Krista Greenwood retweeted
We are delighted to share that @hgold_author's Turtle Moon has been shortlisted for the FCBG Children's Book Award 2025, and selected within their top 10!
Huge congratulations to Hannah! #FCBGCBA25 @FCBGNews
Krista Greenwood retweeted
Congratulations to the authors and illustrators on the shortlist for the 2025 FCBG Children's Book Award!
Ten top books, selected by young readers themselves. Find out more - and NB voting to choose the winners opens 31 March #FCBGCBA25 #KidLit
booksforkeeps.co.uk/shortlis…
Krista Greenwood retweeted
🎉 Ditching Saskia by John Moore and @_Neetols_ is in the Top 10 for the @FCBGnews Children's Book Award 2025! #FCBGCBA25
📖A heart-warming, supernatural slice-of-life YA graphic novel that weaves together themes of identity, grief, and accepting flaws in those we love the most.
Krista Greenwood retweeted
Thrilled to see that I AM REBEL has been shortlisted for the @fcbgnews Younger Readers Award, alongside stellar company!
Here is a closer look at the books that have been shortlisted for the #FCBGCBA25 Younger Readers Category, as part of our TOP 10.
@WalkerBooksUK @Usborne @HarperCollinsCh @HGold_author @mossmontmomery #AlexAtkinson #LeviPinfold
Krista Greenwood retweeted
Spooktacular news! The FCBG Children’s Book Award 2025 has been announced and Spooksmiths Investigate: The Cinderman is on the Younger Readers shortlist with some amazing books. Find out more @FCBGNews
#FCBGCBA25 #Usborne #Spooksmiths #thecinderman
Krista Greenwood retweeted
Congratulations to Grotti (Leonie Lord) and I am Rebel (Ross Montgomery), both shortlisted for the FCBG Children’s Book Award! #FCBGCBA25
Krista Greenwood retweeted
⚡️SCHOOL BOOK GIVEAWAY!⚡️
Time for a school book giveaway!
You could win:
🍓1 x signed copy of each book in the Jam Factory series
🍓1 x FIZZBEE PLUSHIE!
🍓35 x bookmarks
👇Simply follow, like, and share this post to win!👇
Random winner picked 14/02. UK Only.
Krista Greenwood retweeted
My new book, Primary Reading Simplified, is released this Monday (27th January).
Briefly, I'd like to explain why it exists, who I think will find it useful and where you can find it.
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Krista Greenwood retweeted
Almost Nothing Happened is an irresistible coming-of-age caper from the inimitable Meg Rosoff, this is the tale of 48 chaotic and unforgettable hours in the heat of the scorching Parisian sun. #UKLAMembers RT now for the chance to win one of 3 signed copies #UKLALucky13th
Krista Greenwood retweeted
🎉🎉 Fancy an adventure at sea? Or perhaps a mystery? This trilogy features both along with a brilliant cast of characters. I have this set to giveaway to one lucky reader! Just RT to enter. UK only- Ends 3rd August! @Usborne @AMHowellwrites #MysteriesatSea
Krista Greenwood retweeted
I've spent the last few years working with hundreds of schools, enough to spot some patterns and (I hope) to write some useful threads over the coming months.
Here's the first one...
In my opinion, what do primary schools commonly get wrong with their reading lessons? 🪡
Krista Greenwood retweeted
I'm delighted that Ettie and the Midnight Pool has been included in the #PrimarySchoolBookClub June 2024 vote this evening. Please go to
@PrimarySchoolBC
and vote for it using the pinned tweet! Thank you!
Krista Greenwood retweeted
And the 2024 Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing goes to The Boy Lost in the Maze! Congratulations @JosephACoelho @OtterBarryBooks! #YotoCarnegies24
ALT Graphic of winning book of Medal for Writing 2024
Krista Greenwood retweeted
🌆Evening!
👀Check out the questions for TOMORROW evening's #PrimarySchoolBookClub📚 30.05.24 with @theLucyStrange, author of #TheIslandAtTheEdgeofNight🌃
🔁RT!
🔖Join in using the #⃣ #PrimarySchoolBookClub for book club, chat and vote between 7-8pm!
@chickenhsebooks
Krista Greenwood retweeted
Giveaway!
I was lucky to be sent an extra copy of “Ferris” by #KateDiCamillo from @WalkerBooksUK
It is a truly lovely family story, rich in character and love. It made me smile and laugh and cry in equal measure. Fantastic writing.
If you want a chance to win Like and Repost
Krista Greenwood retweeted
Author A.S. Hussain writes a rousing call to action guest blog around mental health and poses the question, Are you Ready to Speak Up? @huanika @HotKeyBooks
Desi Girl Speaking by A.S. Hussain fcbg.org.uk/?p=20453
Krista Greenwood retweeted
The 1st May is nearly upon us! Are you ready to celebrate National Share-a-Story Month with us? There is a fabulous book list, awesome resource pack and spectacular competition - all details available on our website! #AFeastofstories #NSSM24 fcbg.org.uk/nssm/
Krista Greenwood retweeted
Dear kind readers. If you’ve kind words to say about my book FEATHER, I’d be grateful if you’d chuck them into an Amazon review, as the book is only 4 reviews away from the magic 50 when it’ll start to get recommended by the algorithm. PleaseThankyou amzn.eu/d/a3Nn3pF
Krista Greenwood retweeted
Book Giveaway.
To celebrate the publication of ‘How To Be Free’, I have a set of the ‘How To Be’ series by @chaletfan to give away. Covers by Thy Bui.
Just follow @Pushkinchildren and RT by 8pm on Sunday (21.4.24) to be in with a chance to win.
