Clishmaclaver – Brechin High Library Blog

September 26, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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How #literacy boosts science results #AttainmentGap

This, from The Day, highlights a report carried out by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and the Royal Society. Read the full report as a pdf here. Librarians, Clishmaclaver included, have known this for a long time, and have argued in … Continue reading

September 15, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Join us for #BookNinjas @BrechinHigh1

Are you a Brechin Book Ninja? If you are, you need a bona fide Ninja name. Try this handy Ninja name generator for maximum Ninjitsu kudos; I just used the letters of my last name, and got: Arichi-Kumei Kashichi 😀 Cooool. … Continue reading

September 13, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Evil Werewolf Pirate Santa, anyone? #grantmorrison #ComicClub

An exclusive from CBR.com 😀 : “This Christmas, Klaus better watch out. Grant Morrison and Dan Mora have returned to Klaus and BOOM! Studios for a third time, and CBR has the first details on their latest adventure, the 48-page … Continue reading

September 11, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Kingsman: The Red Diamond #Millarworld

Straight from the horse’s mouth! That’s to say, Mark Millar’s Millarworld: Kingsman: The Red Diamond and our Kingsman: The Secret Service reprint are both out from Image Comics this week. Check out one of the reviews of Red Diamond here … Continue reading

September 11, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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You’re much stronger than you think #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #FrankQuitely

I may have mentioned briefly, just in the passing, that Scottish comic artist, Frank Quitely, is über-talented/utterly amazing… Yeah? 😉 Well then, this, shared from Glasgow Comic Con is just so, so beautiful and perfect for World Suicide Prevention Day. Okay … Continue reading

September 6, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Join our Comic Club! #MangaMonday

Calling all Brechin comic aficionados! 🙂 Do you love manga comics, DC & Marvel graphic novels, and animé? Love drawing, writing, story-boarding, and reading comics? Love fandoms, fanfiction and cosplay? Well… 😉 Join #BrechinHighLib and Community Education’s Youth Team every … Continue reading

September 1, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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10 Tips to Help Get Your Child Reading for Fun

Bookwitty have put together some great ideas for how to encourage your child to become a lifelong reader – “It’s usually around back-to-school time that parents begin to worry about their children’s reading habits. Indeed, many children go the length … Continue reading

The Amazing @Frank_Quitely

September 1, 2017 by Miss Stewart | 0 comments

As promised, my photos from Wednesday’s comic launch for Frank Quitely, the alter ego of Scottish comic artist, Vincent Deighan. Apologies for the poor quality, folks. My hands were shaking as I was so excited about meeting Vincent, and seeing his original sketches for the Batman and Robin: Vol 1 Batman Reborn comic, amongst many other titles… 😉

Just so awe inspiring.! 🙂 What do you think?

I’ve never felt the urge to read Batman my entire life but, thanks to Frank Quitely’s jaw-droppingly dark and beautiful, linear, expressive, naturalistic style, here I am; fangirling over the Dynamic Duo…

Best known for his work with the writer, and fellow Scotsman, Grant Morrison. Throughout his career he has collaborated with Morrison on projects such as Batman, All-Star Superman, We3, New X-Men and Flex Mentallo. Quitely has a style that is unique with a slight grotesque element, which makes each character look more real and believable. This is done through the use of mostly fine line, which allows for plenty of detail. Additionally, the way he depicts a character’s posture and movement speaks volumes about them, allowing for an extra layer of personality.” – How to Love Comics

Art credit: all photos are mine; sketches by @Frank_Quitely; Batman and Robin are copyright DC Comics

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September 1, 2017
by Miss Stewart
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Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it

The lovely World Book Day (UK & Ireland) people have posted your chance to WIN a copy of Roald Dahl’s Billy & the Minpins, illustrated & signed by the brilliant Quentin Blake. What are you waiting for? 😉 http://www.worldbookday.com/competitions/win-signed-copy-roald-dahls-billy-minpins/ This brand new edition of … Continue reading

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