Today’s spotlight Secondary Finalist for the PLAA 2025 is Thomas from @WGS1512! Thomas says, “Our library is definitely not just about books. It is a crucial part of our school and I can’t imagine a time without it.” @UKSLA @CILIPSLG #PLAA2025

Today’s spotlight Secondary Finalist for the PLAA 2025: Georgia from @HerefordCS! Georgia says, “I have managed to encourage many younger pupils to read more – something which I believe is critical at a young age.” @UKSLA @CILIPSLG #PLAA2025

Last but not least, today we’re shining a spotlight on our final Primary School Finalist for the PLAA 2025: Samuel, who is library assistant at his school in Cornwall. Congratulations, Samuel! @uksla @CILIPSLG #PLAA2025 #SchoolLibraries

Today we’re spotlighting our third Secondary Finalist for the PLAA 2025: Faria from @Challney_Girls! Faria says, ‘I am always being innovative and supportive to the Student Librarians working with me, nurturing an environment where creativity flourishes.’ @UKSLA @CILIPSLG

Today we’re shining a spotlight on our second of three Primary School Finalists for the PLAA 2025: Charlotte from Ravenscourt Park Prep School. Congratulations, Charlotte! @RPPSlondon @uksla @CILIPSLG #PLAA2025 #SchoolLibraries

@RothPrimSch Apologies! And thank you for the congratulations.

Today we’re spotlighting our next Secondary Finalist for the PLAA 2025: Ana from @TGStweets! Ana says, ‘Being part of the library has nurtured my love for reading and given me the tools to grow personally, build my confidence and contribute meaningfully to the school community.’

Today’s spotlight Secondary School Finalist for the PLAA 2025 is Micah from @OaksParkHighSch. Micah says, ‘The library has always been a welcoming and safe place for me and I have worked hard to help it feel the same for other students.' @UKSLA @CILIPSLG

We are delighted to announce the three Finalists for our inaugural Primary School Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Award 2025! Congratulations to the Finalists and to all Pupil Library Assistants who were nominated. #PLAA2025 #PupilLibrarians #SchoolLibraries #libpupilaward

Huge thanks to our sponsors @AuthorsAloudUK and @Pearson and to our organisers @uksla and @CILIPSLG!

Check out our press release about our Finalists on our website:

If you are still deciding whether to put your pupil library assistants in for this fantastic award (deadline 18th Nov , perhaps this fabulous video created for us by @pearson last year will help you decide:

Our #PLAA2024 ceremony sponsored by @pearson @AuthorsAloudUK was such a positive experience, we can't wait for next years! Nominations for #PLAA2025 are now open , all the details are here: we are looking forward to hearing about more wonderful pupils!

🏆 And the winner is... Congratulations Kotryna!!! 🏆 #PLAA2024 #Winner #WinnerAnnouncement

Thanks also to @uksla and @CILIPSLG for their joint efforts in organising the Award #PLAA2024

We were very lucky to hear a reading of Joseph's poem 'There are things that lurk in the Library' ✨