YLG Committee

@youthlibraries

YLG is a CILIP volunteer-led community. We act as advocates for library services for children and young people. Our communications aren't CILIP policy.

UK cilip.org.uk/ylg Joined February 2009

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YLG Committee @youthlibraries Mar 5

Happy #WorldBookDay2026 from all at the Youth Libraries Group. We're celebrating by listening to the irrepressible @MsKingLibrarian - chair elect of @Carnegies - on the fantastic #WorldBookDay special edition of @StoryshapedPod don't miss it!

susancahill.co.uk/podcast

YLG Committee @youthlibraries Sep 25, 2025

We have a treat on the YLG blog, Simon Lamb @approx21words has written a brilliant blog piece on the length of poetry which introduces his new book 'Mat o'Shanter'.

Unmissable!

cilip.org.uk/blogpost/16373…

The image shows the cover design for 'Mat o'Shanter: A Cautionary Tale' by Simon Lamb. The image is by muralist Ross MacRae who has created illustrations for the book. It shows a tempestuous seascape with Mat and his bicycle caught in the sand of an hourglass as a storm rages around the sea that ensnares the timer. Forked lightning and heavy rain creates added drama!

YLG Committee @youthlibraries Sep 20, 2025

"The buzz and excitement from the first festival has been tough to beat."

We are delighted to welcome co-founders of #SAILfest to the YLG blog to talk about the 2025 festival.

cilip.org.uk/blogpost/16373…

SAILfest co-founders Sinead Gosai, Chitra Soundar and Sanchita Basu De Sarkar are pictured sitting together smiling in front of bookshelves.

YLG Committee @youthlibraries Aug 26, 2025

Want to avoid FOMO? Then book now to join us for this year's YLG Conference in Eastbourne on Saturday 6th September (plus Unconference on Sunday 7th!). Booking closes this Sunday 31st August- don't miss out!

cilip.org.uk/event/YLG_2025

YLG Committee @youthlibraries Jul 7, 2025

Join us on Saturday 6th September at The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne for our annual conference, sponsored by @askewsholts and @hachettechildrens

Early bird ticket prices are available until 31st July 2025.

Book your place here: cilip.org.uk/event/YLG_2025

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YLG Committee @youthlibraries Jul 31, 2025

Don't miss out on our Early Bird ticket prices OR the application deadline for this year's Klaus Flugge Bursary!

Bookings will close on 31st August: cilip.org.uk/events/YLG_2025