May 2022 Roundup – Shawlands Academy School Library

Heartstopper Colouring Contest

To celebrate the Netflix debut of Alice Oseman’s bestselling graphic novel, Heartstopper, we held a colouring contesting using one of the official colouring pages. Each submission was put into a prize draw for a chance to win one of three prizes including a Heartstopper bracelet, bookmark, and sticker set. Congratulations to our winners! All pupils who’ve submitted a completed colouring sheet receives a Heartstopper badge.

P7 Transitions

We were delighted to meet pupils from across our feeder primary schools into the library as part of Shawlands Academy transition days. Pupils were given a brief introduction to the library service where they were explained all the different opportunities, reading challenges, competitions and events that takes place throughout the year. Pupils completed a scavenger hunt using a Library map and a set of questions to familiarise themselves with the sections and types of books we have in stock. We also asked them to complete a survey that will inform our stock purchasing for the new school year. Each young person received a pupil designed book mark and an Ask Me What I’m Reading badge.

Pop-Up Library

The Pop-Up Library stall is back in lieu of the library space being used throughout the exam period. Here, pupils can browse handpicked goodies selected by the Librarian, request specific titles, or return their books. Our Pupil Library Committee members will be helping at the stall too, we couldn’t run it without them.

Challenges and Contests

We’ll also continue to promote our range of challenges and contests, including Bookopoly and Ask Me What I’m Reading. Pupils are also encouraged to submit a completed book review to be entered into the monthly School Library prize draw.

May/June Booklists

June 22 Booklists – Book Trust

Best new Children’s Books – Toppsta

Bookbug’s Books of the Month – Scottish Book Trust

Books of the Month – Love Reading 4 Kids

May Roundup – Love Reading

Book of the Month – Scholastic

Books of the Month – Waterstones

Children’s Book Roundup – Guardian

Trending Books – Epic Reads

Upcoming Events (June)

May 26^th – Jun 5^th: Hay Festival (Hay-on-Wye, Wales)