This month, we’ve been busy working on reorganizing the library by expanding and adding new sections to our Fiction and Nonfiction collections. So far, we’ve expanded the Comedy, Horror, Fantasy and Science Fiction sections. Our new sections include:
Equality & Empowerment: Fiction and non-fiction books about equal rights for all and include our Shelf Help section with books about mental health and wellness.
Historical Fiction: Stories set in the past.
Slice of Life: Realistic stories, families, friendships, and romance.
Thrillers: Action, crime, and mystery stories.
What’s Trending: Popular and recently borrowed books this month.
Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks by Katie Kirby
Recent Arrivals: New book highlights.
The Football Encyclopedia by Emily Stead
Amazing Ancient World Atlas by Nancy Dickman
Trending Booklists
Epic Reads – New Releases
The Guardian – Children’s Book Roundup
Love Reading for Kids – Books of the Month
Scholastic – Books of the Month
Scottish Book Trust – Book Lists
Toppsta – Our Favorite New Children’s Books This Month
Waterstone’s – Books of the Month
Recent Awards
Klaus Flugge Prize – Shortlist
Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize – Shortlist
YOTO Carnegie Medals for Writing and Illustration – Longlist
Book Buzz
What’s On – March
World Book Day week:
5 Word Book Review Prize Draw – This year, we’re encouraging pupils to submit book reviews of some of their favourite or most recently read books using only 5 words. Each entry goes into our World Book Day prize draw. The reviews will be displayed outside the library on our bulletin board.
World Book Day Quiz – We’ll also be hosting our annual World Book Day quiz, hosted by members of our Pupil Library Committee during lunchtime.
Shakespeare Week:
Choice Board – Pupils can learn more about Shakespeare and his work using our interactive choice board which will be posted on our Teams Library Channel.
Shakespeare or YA Quiz – Participants must guess if a given quote was featured in either one of Shakespeare’s plays or from a popular Young Adult novel.
Displays and Booklists for March: Booklists of monthly cultural and literacy events.
Anti-Racism Book List: Anti-Racism fiction and nonfiction.
STEM Nonfiction Book List: STEM nonfiction.
Neurodiversity Book List: Nonfiction and fiction books featuring neurodiverse characters.
Ramadan Reads Book List: Fiction and nonfiction books by Muslim authors.
International Women’s Day Book List: Fiction and nonfiction books about women’s history, feminism, and equal rights.
Trans & Gender Nonconforming Book List: Nonfiction and fiction books featuring transgender and gender nonconforming characters.
