Book Week Scotland: The School Library held some fun activities to celebrate Book Week Scotland. On Monday 18th, we announced our winner of the Shawlands Academy Quills Creative Writing Cometition on the theme of ‘Hope’ or ‘Scotland’, judged by our pupil-led panel. Congratulations to our S2 winner for their excellent poem ‘Hope’. On Wednesday we held our annual quiz. On Friday, we held another successful ‘Biblio Bistro’ in collaboration with our talented baristas from Wider Achievement who served us up some very yummy, extra special hot chocolate. Pupils and staff were invited to come along to our ‘café’ and partake in our ‘Interview A Reader’ activity to chat about books and for a chance to entry our prize draw. And throughout the week, the School Library teamed up with the English Department to deliver a scavenger hunt that encouraged pupils to solve clues and locate picture of famous book covers displayed in classroom windows.
Rights Respecting School: Shawlands Academy are going for the Rights Respecting School bronze award and the School Library is thrilled to be involved. The Rights Respecting Schools Award UK is run by UNICEF UK, which ‘encourages schools to place the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child at the heart of its ethos and curriculum’.
eResource Workshop for Seniors: We delivered a workshop specifically designed for seniors who are university bound, where we introduce them to online databases and how to navigate scholarly journals as well as tips for conducting research using these resources.
New Book Highlights
The Reappearance of Rachel Price by Holly Jackson
Braids Take A Day by Zainab Boladale
Astronomy for Curious Kids by Giles Sparrow and Nik Neves
Books of the Day
1:11.24: Amazing Muslims Who Changed the World by Burhana Islam, illustrated by Nabi H. Ali, Reya Ahmed, Saffa Khan, Aaliya Jaleel, Deema Alawa, Aghnia Mardiyah
4.11.24: Horrible Histories: Woeful Second World War by Terry Deary, illustrated by Martin Brown
6.11.24: What’s the T? The No-nonsense Guide to all Things Trans and/or Non-binary for Teens by Juno Dawson, illustrated by Soofiya
8.11.24: The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
11.11.24: Armistice Runner by Tom Palmer
13.11.24: Black Poppies: The Story of Britain’s Black Community in the First World War by Stephen Bourne
15.11.24: A Different Sort of Normal by Abigail Balfe
18.11.24: Talking about Islamophobia: What is it and How Do We Challenge It? A Beginners Guide for Children by Sabeena Akhtar and Na’ima B. Robert
20.11.24: Lily and the Rockets by Rebecca Stevens
22.11.24: Keedie by Elle McNicoll
25.11.24: Muslim Girls Rise: Inspirational Champions of Our Time by Saira Mir
27.11.24: Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender
29.11.24: Eyewitness World War I by Simon Adams
Author of the Week
4.11.24: Cath Howe
11.11.24: Sarwat Chadda
18.11.24: Yasmin Rahman
25.11.24: Renee Watson
Series of the Week
4.11.24: Crossover by Kwame Alexander
11.11.24: First Aid for Fairies by Lari Don
18.11.24: Pages & Co by Anna James
25.11.24: Tales of Terror by Chris Priestley
Literary and Cultural Celebrations for November
Anti-Bullying Week (11th – 15th): Anti-Bullying Week is an annual campaigned aimed at raising awareness, impact and prevention of bullying. This year’s theme is ‘Choose Respect’.
Book Week Scotland (18th – 22nd): Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading run by the Scottish Book Trust. This year’s theme is ‘Hope’.
Islamophobia Awareness Month: Islamophobia Awareness Month is aimed at raising awareness of islamophobia and challenge stereotypes as well as celebrate the contributions and culture of Muslims. This year’s theme is ‘Seeds of Change’.
Nonfiction November: Nonfiction November is an annual celebration of information and factual books run by the Federation of Children’s Book Groups. This year’s theme is Why Don’t You? (Hobbies and Leisure)
Remembrance Day: Shawlands Academy honored Remembrance Day on November 11th with a minute of silence at 11am.
Transgender Awareness Week 913th-19th): Transgender Awareness Week is a weeklong celebration leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance. This year’s theme is ‘Our Trans Heroes’.
Trending Book Lists
Epic Reads New Releases | The Guardian Children’s Book Roundup | LoveReading4Kids Books of the Month | Scholastic Books of the Month | Scottish Book Trust Book Lists |Toppsta Monthly Highlights | Waterstones Books of the Month
Book Awards
Winners – Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction | Booker Prize | Diverse Book Award | Wainwright Prize
