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Social Enterprise. Read stories, build empathy, make a better world. Founders of #EmpathyDay. Register for FREE resources: https://t.co/Pe28SBc8vp
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Use the NEW 2025 #ReadforEmpathy collection to its full potential. Book onto our online training session! .[CONT. in thread].
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LAUNCHED! 🎉🎉🎉. So delighted to share the 2023 #ReadForEmpathy collection. A brand new list of 65 empathy-building books for 3-16 year olds. Practical, powerful, creative tools to help us all raise an empathy-educated generation 📖🌟. FREE download:
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Launched! The 2022 #ReadforEmpathy book collection is here. 60 books all carefully selected for powerful empathy-building potential @ASCELUK @libsconnected #EduTwitter @uklsla @CILIPinfo @CILIPSLG @youthlibraries
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Our collection has launched!! We are so proud of it! Read all about it in on our blog. Huge thanks to all our judges and @Petersbooks for all their help in getting this collection together during such a challenging year.
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Launched! Check our #ReadforEmpathy 2019 booklists There are two booklists -one primary; one secondary available from @Petersbooks
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Announcing our 2018 #ReadforEmpathy book list. Thanks to @Petersbooks for their incredible support and for making the collection available for order
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📚#EmpathyActionMonth book GIVEAWAY📚. WIN a bundle of Primary or Secondary books! To enter:. 🌟Like, follow & repost.🌟Comment below with the bundle you want. 🌟For ONE extra entry, answer the question:. What is your Empathy Resolution?. 🗓️Closes 30 November
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We have lift off! 🚀. The 2024 #ReadForEmpathy collection is LAUNCHED!. 65 books for 3-16-year-olds, picked by experts to help build empathy understanding and skills. Use the Guides in your home, school or library!. FREE download: #ReadingforPleasure
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Launched - our 2020 #ReadforEmpathy collections. There are two . collections - one primary, one secondary. Thank you to our incredible partners @Petersbooks and we hope you find the collection as fascinating, moving and powerful as we did .
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🎁WIN🎁. This #EmpathyActionMonth, us and @KidsBloomsbury are giving away a hamper with the gorgeous book by @neilhimself, What You Need to be Warm ✨. ENTRY:. 🔥Like/Repost & follow @EmpathyLabUK + @KidsBloomsbury. 🔥Answer:.How have you been empathetic/warm to someone recently?
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🌟📖#EmpathyActionMonth GIVEAWAY📖🌟. We’re giving away 3 book bundles as part of #EmpathyActionMonth:. 📚Primary. 📚Secondary. 📚Bilingual (Welsh/English). To enter: follow us, retweet, and reply indicating the bundle you’re after by 9am Thursday 1st December. Good luck! 🤩
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Today is #EmpathyDay !!!🎉Today we focus on the world-changing SUPERPOWER that is empathy with leading children's authors and illustrators. Stay tuned and share your activity using #EmpathyDay Full programme
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Launched this morning- the fantastic author and illustrator line-up to deliver an inspiring #EmpathyDay online on 9 June. Make sure the date is in your calendar!
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It's #EmpathyDay Tweet your #ReadforEmpathy recommendations all day today, send photos of your activities - you may win a signed copy of 'If all the world were' by @poetryjoe and #AllisonColpoys and have a great day.
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📚GIVEAWAY📚. WORRYBOT is out in August, and we've got 10 COPIES to give away!. ✨RT, like & follow @EmpathyLabUK, @baldambitions & @publishinguclan to enter. FOR AN EXTRA ENTRY, tag us in a photo responding to:.How would you support a friend if they were worried about something?
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For #RefugeeWeek2020 here are some titles from our #ReadforEmpathy lists allowing children to experience and understand other lives @ABagForKatie @strangelymagic @catherinebruton #elizabethLaird @lucyjpop @OnjaliRauf @SitaBrahmachari @nicolakidsbooks @Frenci_San @WendyMeddour
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#EmpathyDay is TODAY! Get ready to celebrate and build our human superpower, with the help of our favourite authors + illustrators who are adding their electricity ⚡️. Stay tuned and remember to share all your work as part of THE BIG SHARE! . Full line-up:
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We're deeply concerned by the events unfolding across the country. We're working hard to pull together free resources we hope you'll find useful, using the heading 'Don't Hate, Educate.' More to come tomorrow.
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📢TOMORROW @ 8am 📢. It’s nearly time to share the #ReadForEmpathy collection 2024!. We’re SO excited to reveal the 65 incredible books in this year’s list – each chosen to do a specific empathy-building job for children and young people. Stay tuned!.
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What a day we had yesterday!!!! Thank you to everyone who supported us on #EmpathyDay and in the countdown to the day - libraries, schools, reading and education organisations, our partners, our authors and illustrators and publishers. We have been overwhelmed!
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This is our 2020 #ReadforEmpathy primary collection Available now from @Petersbooks and independent booksellers
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Since we started, we’ve thought deeply about the social needs our work addresses. Right now the need for connection and standing up against hate has never felt more urgent. Let’s focus on being the best of us, on using the powerful human skill of empathy. ❗[Continued in thread]
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What actually happens when we read? How reading builds empathy, reduces loneliness and changes attitudes - fascinating video
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Happy #IWD2021 #InternationalWomensDay #Seeher We've put together just a small sample of some of the brilliant books with strong female characters that we've chosen as part of our #ReadforEmpathy collections over the past two years.
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Thank you @chrisriddell50 wonderful #ChildrensLaureate friend to #EmpathyLab + a wonderful champion of the empathy boosting power of reading
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Thank you to every single school, public library, school library, school library service, publisher, bookseller, book shop, author, illustrator and partner organisation who took part in #EmpathyDay - feels like the #empathy revolution has begun!.
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Drum roll - announcing our incredible programme for #EmpathyDay 10 June 2021. Huge thanks to all the authors, illustrators, poets and the library service who are participating in the day.
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What an illustrious group of authors, illustrators and poets joining us to make this year's #EmpathyDay something quite extraordinary - can you identify them all? #ReadforEmpathy
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We are so excited to announce that #EmpathyLab's founder @MirandaMcK will be on @BBCWomansHour @BBCRadio4 tomorrow with Uju Asika @BabesaboutTown @janegarvey1 discussing how to raise a kind child and the role of #Empathy listen for some top tips on using books to build empathy
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This @RefugeeWeek, we recognise the contributions and resilience of refugees, and the hardship they can face. Inspire empathy in young readers using our #RefugeeWeek book suggestions, drawn from recent #ReadforEmpathy collections 📚. PDF available at:
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Empathy Day is coming - just two weeks to go - which bits of the programme are you most looking forward to?
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WIN 1 of 5 copies of My Family, Your Family by @LauraHAllain! To enter:. ✨RT, like & follow @EmpathyLabUK, @LauraHAllain & @ladybirdbooks. ✨FOR 1 EXTRA ENTRY, answer:. This book celebrates all kinds of families. What might it add to your conversations with young people?
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Stories which share messages of hope, acceptance, which explore empathy and bring us closer together are more important than ever. Find these books and more great empathy reads at your local library or buy them from your local indie bookshop -
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"For a short brown Asian feminist wielding a headscarf, I often travel through the world feeling as though empathy is a gift that is in staggeringly short supply" @OnjaliRauf #ReadforEmpathy #BlogTour @bookloverJo
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A huge thank you to everyone who joined in #EmpathyDay activities in person and on social media. What an amazing day we had! Fighting against division and hatred with empathy. Today and every day! #EmpathyDay #ReadForEmpathy
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Calling all educators and librarians!. Our FREE #EmpathyDay 2023 toolkits and resources are out now! They're full of empathy-building activities and ideas for young people, plus details on this year’s challenge: Mission Empathy 🔎 . Register:
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It's #EmpathyDay on Thursday - in this article from the TES, EmpathyLab's Founder explains why reading is so important for the development of empathy
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🌟GET READY FOR EMPATHY DAY🌟. It's time to unveil exciting plans for #EmpathyDay 2023! 🥳. At a time of great need, the day will be devoted to empathy’s power to build a less divided world 🌍. Read the full press release & find out more:
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📺WATCH NOW📺. The 2023 #ReadForEmpathy collection launches next week!. Watch the trailer to hear the judges share more on its themes, and why the collection's books are so useful in helping young people build essential empathy skills ⚡️📘.
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Behind the scenes, a special group of people have worked hard to make the #ReadForEmpathy collection the best yet 💫. Sending thanks to our 2024 judges!. An amazing mix of children’s book experts from libraries, schools, national organisations & more.
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We are launching our #ReadforEmpathy 2021 book collection on 26 Jan. Watch our wonderful judges describe the collection @Dawnsls @MirandaMcK @son1bun @subnum @NicoletteJones @MancLibraries @rcharlesworth @SarahSm87877591 @Jenny96488046 @pjcharris @jonnybid @sarahmears10
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Today we launch the programme for #EmpathyDay In this time of when empathy is needed more than ever, we present a day of activities to help children and their families read, connect and act with empathy. #ReadforEmpathy
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On Thursday 17th January we'll be launching the 2019 #ReadForEmpathy book collections in partnership with @Petersbooks. There will be two separate collections as we are introducing a secondary list this year. We will leave you guessing the titles until Thursday. .
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At midday @malorieblackman will be with us - and she needs you to put on your #EmpathyGlasses - if you haven't made yours - why not grab a pair of sunglasses or if you are very quick you can make yours now
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We suspect that this conversation will be profound @MichaelRosenYes @catwrote @Baddiel @CRESS_research - we can't wait and you are invited to join the conversation
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Today’s the day to celebrate empathy's power to change the world! 🌍💫. The Empathy Day LIVE! events start at 7.30am with a nationwide assembly from @michaelrosenyes on Youtube, X, Instagram and our website - @empathylabuk. Please tag us in your photos/posts and use #EmpathyDay
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Thank you for an incredible #EmpathyDay! Thousands of you got involved and took the challenge to make empathy boosting your daily mission. Thank you to the wonderful authors who took part in the live events today, as well. Keep tagging us in your posts - @EmpathyLabuk.
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The great @malorieblackman is live now calling for a massive collective #ReadforEmpathy recommendation moment. Put on your glasses and share your books #EmpathyDay
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Our amazingly generous authors + illustrators have filmed readings of their stories and poems #EmpathyReadAloud. Check out our Read Aloud shelves-they feature books in the toolkits for public libraries , schools and early years.#ReadforEmpathy #EmpathyDay
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At the end of the week marking #EmpathyDay we wanted to share again the views of a young person so eloquently talking about the importance of empathy - especially now "more empathy in our world makes it a happier place for children to grow up in"
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Authors, teachers and library staff will be celebrating the first ever #EmpathyDay on 13th June 2017 @patronofreading @ASCELUK @UKSCL
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Thank you SO much @chrisriddell50 for our beautiful #Empathy illustration- perfect message to launch our new website
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Q: What have all these amazing people got in common? A: They all all taking part in #EmpathyDay on Thursday and you can join them - watch here from 10am and don't forget to Read. Connect. Act
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Let's stop the hatred and division and fill the airwaves with talk of our human superpower #EMPATHY and how books build it. Use this hashtag for #EmpathyDay and share how you are using your superpower today.
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Join us for The Empathy Conversation to conclude our #EmpathyDay events on 10 June. We are delighted to share this incredibly special panel with you @MichaelRosenYes @catwrote @Baddiel @CRESS_research .
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On the eve of #EmpathyDay make sure you have this in your diary for tomorrow evening - a phenomenal way to round off an amazing day with @MichaelRosenYes @catwrote @Baddiel @CRESS_research .
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A representative group of brilliant EmpathyLab judges talking about the importance of our 2022 #ReadForEmpathy collection, especially now when empathy has never been needed more. Launched Wednesday - don’t miss it!
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8 #Empathy judges have selected the 2019 primary + secondary #ReadforEmpathy collections for schools and libraries today. We are so impressed by the quality of the submissions. Thanks @aimeefelone @pjcharris @jonnybid @storyriver @NicoletteJones @nickyparker111 and @Petersbooks
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Empathy Day is coming - make sure the date June 10 is in your diary - join us for #EmpathyDay Live a full programme of online activities with authors and illustrators throughout the day and the Empathy Conversation in the evening
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We are so proud to share the #EmpathyDay 2021 Family Activities Pack -from #EmpathyWalks to Book Characters On Holiday, you will find 10 simple creative activities to help your family prepare for #EmpathyDay. Download yours today
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If you are looking for some inspiration for your top ten #Empathy books. Why not watch authors and illustrators reading some of our brilliant #ReadforEmpathy stories #EmpathyDay
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Empathy Read Alouds launch today. Some wonderful stories, poems and excerpts read aloud by the authors for #EmpathyDay @a_reflective @EarlyTrain @gilliancross #joycedunbar @homeofpolar @TineMortier #ReadforEmpathy pure pleasure!
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Wow! Some amazing authors have given their time to create the most amazing short stories - #EmpathyShorts make sure you read them all on our website @jocotterillbook . @balirai @lucindajwriter #Marciawilliams @stubbleagent @afharrold #EmilyGravett @gill__lewis
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What an amazing day. Thank you to all our authors, illustrators, schools, libraries, publishers, partners and supporters and to everyone who has joined in today. Don't forget to use your resolutions every day because every day is #EmpathyDay
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We can finally reveal the amazing cast of Empathy Day Live! 2022.Featuring amazing authors, incredible illustrators, and a jam-packed programme of free events and activities, .Our Empathy Day online festival. Streaming here: from 7:30am on 9 June 2022.
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Our Judges are SO excited launching 2020 #ReadforEmpathy collections tomorrow. Thanks to @Petersbooks @MirandaMcK @jonnybid @pjcharris @storyriver @son1bun @SarahSm87877591 @NicoletteJones @rcharlesworth @Dawnsls @KCarticularcy @ChristofereFila @sarahmears10 @clpe1
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The #EmpathyDay itself may be over but if you missed it or want to see any of the events again they are all on our website - because .
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Our #EmpathyActionMonth booklist is live! 📚⚡️ . To get you inspired this November, we’ve picked 10 #ReadForEmpathy titles that are great for introducing young people to social action - a key empathy skill!. Download the free guide: @jonnybid @Toriaclaire
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📢TOMORROW is #EmpathyDay 📢. Get ready for a day devoted to empathy's power to create a better world!. From 9am, watch top authors and illustrators model the FIVE Mission Empathy activities you've been doing in schools, libraries, and homes. Schedule:
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Books build #empathy as children read and understand how the character is feeling and transfer that understanding to real life situations. So it is crucial for a happy healthy society for children to have lots of access to books and libraries. Important campaign! @CressidaCowell.
Today, as @UKLaureate, I have written an open letter to the govt @10DowningStreet calling on them to put primary school libraries at the heart of our pandemic response, with £100m yearly investment. Read here; please share with #lifechanginglibraries .
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Get ready - the countdown to #EmpathyDay is going to blow your socks off!!! And it starts tomorrow - we'll be launching new illustrations every day, releasing some incredible new short stories, and there are family activities to do every day - check website for details
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Let's get every child reading for pleasure and give them a gift of joy, escape, fun, discovery and empathy that will last a lifetime @WorldBookDayUK #WorldBookDay
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Books do so much to help us understand ourselves and others. - and on this #WorldMentalHealthDay we want to highlight the #ReadingWell collections curated by our friends @readingagency to support the wellbeing of children, young people and adults .
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Here’s @TeresaCremin explaining the immense benefits of reading for both pleasure AND empathy at last week’s joint webinar with @WorldBookDayUK 📚⚡️ . Our #EmpathyDay resources have book-based activities that can help your pupils do both! Register at:
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Tomorrow is #EmpathyDay and we want everyone to Read, Connect and Act - the day will end with a call for everyone to make an Empathy Resolution - what will yours be? @MirandaMck explains more.
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This is a day we've been waiting for - the day we launch our #EmpathyDay family pack. It's available now for free download We hope that families across the country will use and enjoy the pack to explore the importance of #empathy in family life.
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We are so proud of our two #readforempathy booklists - perfectly for celebrating #EmpathyDay June 11 and available from our lovely friends @Petersbooks
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The world badly needs more #empathy. The 65 superb books in the 2023 #ReadForEmpathy collection have been chosen by our expert judging panel for their empathy-building power. Use them in your schools, libraries and homes. . #edutwitter #ChildrensBooks
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During the two week countdown to #EmpathyDay on 9 June - we will be presenting 7 BRAND NEW short stories with an empathy theme for you to read on our website written by some fabulous authors #EmpathyShorts.
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Get ready for Empathy Day on 10 June by requesting your free toolkit and a range of resources to help you prepare children for a very special day. A range of empathy focused book activities, #Empathywalks, assembly plans and much much more.
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Today is #ReadingTogether Day. Research shows that reading and talking about books is a great way to build #empathy. Look at the .schedule to see all the exciting things happening today and join in the celebration.
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The #ReadForEmpathy collection 2024 is out in ONE WEEK 🥳. The world’s in a sorry state. Help us spread empathy using our FREE booklist – the go-to resource for helping young people understand what empathy is, why it matters & how to put it into action 📚.
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Thank you to all the judges who met today to decide on the 2020 #ReadforEmpathy list @storyriver @rcharlesworth @jonnybid @son1bun @pjcharris @ChristofereFila @SarahSm87877591 @KCarticularcy @NicoletteJones @Dawnsls And huge thanks to @Petersbooks and @clpe1 for everything!
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We are concerned to learn of the cancellation of @simonjamesgreen school visit. Young people need to understand and celebrate diversity. It’s a vital part of #Empathy We stand with the author, the school and all those who reject the messages sent by the cancellation of the visit.
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🌟THANK YOU for supporting #EmpathyDay 2023 🌟. What an INCREDIBLE day. Thank you to all the authors, illustrators, schools, libraries, publishers, partners, and anyone else who has joined in today. Together we CAN raise an empathy-educated generation!
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We're delighted that lovely @CressidaCowell mentioned @OnjaliRauf Boy at the Back of the Class in her interesting @guardian article as a great book for empathy. It was on our #ReadforEmpathy list 2019. This year's list will be launched on 22 January.
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