The shortlist for the Scottish Teenage Book Prize 2018 has been announced. The three nominated titles this year are:
These books will be available in the school library soon. Find out more about the prize and this years’ nominated authors here.
This annual Spring Read Book Festival has been organised by school librarians since 2007. This years’ programme of events will be as exciting as ever with visits from three different authors – Barry Hutchison, Debi Gliori and Kirsty Logan.
These events are joint funded by the East Ayrshire Secondary Schools and Creative Scotland’s Live Literature programme, which is managed by the Scottish Book Trust. The scheme exists to bring Scottish-based fiction writers, playwrights, poets, storytellers and their work to every corner of Scottish society including schools, libraries, writers groups, additional support needs organisations, community groups and literary organisations.
By holding these events, we aim to introduce our pupils to new authors, encourage them to read more widely and inspire them to write. The visits promote literacy and also provide the opportunity for tie-in work in the classroom. All East Ayrshire Secondary Schools are invited to take part!
Monday 20th February
Kirsty Logan
Grange Academy – 14:00 – 15:00
Suitable for S4 – S6 pupils. www.kirstylogan.com
Wednesday 22nd February
Barry Hutchison
Kilmarnock Academy – morning visit (time tbc) and Stewarton Academy – afternoon visit (time tbc)
Suitable for S1 – S2 pupils. www.barryhutchison.com
Tuesday 7th March
Debi Gliori
St Joseph’s Academy 11:30 – 12:30 and Auchinleck Academy 14:00 – 15:00 (time tbc)
Suitable for S1 – S2 pupils. Debi is an author and illustrator so this event will be of particular interest to art & design pupils. www.debiglioribooks.com
See Miss Black for more details.
Most borrowed books at K.A. Library in January
1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
2. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney
3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel by Jeff Kinney
4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney
5. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne
6. Mr Mumbles by Barry Hutchison *Spring Read author*
7. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
8. Awful Auntie by David Walliams
9. Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl
10. The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket
S2 – We’ll be taking a group to see Cathy Forde who will be visiting Grange Academy on Tuesday 15th March.
S1 – Ross MacKenzie will be visiting Kilmarnock Academy on Thursday 17th March.
See Miss Black for more information.
The most-borrowed books in the library in January were:
1. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney
2. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney
3. The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie *Spring Read author*
4. Tom Gates Excellent Excuses (and other good stuff) by Liz Pichon
5. Shadowmancer by G.P. Taylor
6. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel by Jeff Kinney
7. The Fastest Boy in the World by Elizabeth Laird
8. Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
9. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney
10. Running Wild by Michael Morpurgo
Staff and pupils at Kilmarnock Academy can see a list of top borrowers on the library’s Glow pages.
The most borrowed books in the library in December were:
1. The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie **Spring Read author*
2. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney
4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel by Jeff Kinney
5. Death Cure by James Dashner
6. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney
7. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by JK Rowling
8. Vicky Angel by Jacqueline Wilson
9. The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo
10. The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Staff and pupils at Kilmarnock Academy can see a list of top borrowers on the library’s Glow pages.
The most borrowed books in the library in November were:
1. The Piper by Danny Weston **Scottish Children’s Book Award nominee**
2. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel by Jeff Kinney
3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney
4. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney
5. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
6. Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
7. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney
8. Mysteries of Ravenstorm Island: The Lost Children by Gillian Philip **Scottish Children’s Book Award nominee**
9. Demon Dentist by David Walliams
10. Captain Underpants and the Big Bad Battle…by Dav Pilky
Pupils and staff at Kilmarnock Academy can see a list of top borrowers on the library’s Glow pages.
Book Week Scotland will be celebrated across the country from 23rd – 29th November this year. The library will be running a Guess the Character quiz, asking staff to be Reading Role Models and holding a half-price Scholastic book fair. Watch this space for more information!
The winner of the scary story competition is Mia Hay (1W). The runnners up are Andrew Maxwell (1F), Bailey Douglas (1S) and Sofia Saleem (1B). Prizes will be issued this week! Well done to everyone who took part. There were lots of great story ideas.
The most borrowed books in the library in September were:
1 Mr Mumbles by Barry Hutchison
2. Divided City by Theresa Breslin
3. Raggy Maggie by Barry Hutchison
4. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
5. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel by Jeff Kinney
6. The Worry Website by Jacqueline Wilson
7. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
8. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
9. Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo
10. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas by John Boyne
Staff and pupils at Kilmarnock Academy can see a list of top borrowers on the library’s Glow site.
