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Glasgow School Libraries eMagazine

The Spring edition of Swatch is now here! The new edition of our Glasgow School Libraries eMagazine features a fab interview with our very own author, Melissa Cassidy. Pupils from Hillpark asked Mel about her inspiration for writing a book, the process for getting it published, and what advice she has for young aspiring writers. The eMag is also packed full of book reviews, author interviews, pupil contributions, and all the latest news from schools across Glasgow. Check it out here: https://online.fliphtml5.com/kukmo/hjud/#p=1

Mel’s New Book!

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Our very own Melissa Cassidy in S4 is now a published author! Doodle the Poodle’s Big Day Out is a fantastic story for young children about inclusion and equality. Mel decided to write the book as she felt there wasn’t enough diversity in children’s books. Congratulations on a wonderful achievement Mel! You can find out more here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1158312719/doodle-the-poodles-big-day-out

Promoting Inclusion and Diversity

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As part of our commitment to inclusion and equality we are highlighting library books with LGBTQ+ themes and characters. Pupils from our LGBT+ club had a brilliant suggestion. They decided that a pride flag on the spine would be a great way to direct pupils towards books they might be interested in. Look out for the rainbow sticker!

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FREE eMagazines with RB Digital

RBdigital eMagazines is a great app which lets you read digital copies of your favourite magazines for FREE. You just need your school library card to register.

You can access RBdigital using the mobile Apps for Apple, Android and Kindle Fire or through a media player on your PC.

The are no loan periods and no limits to the number of titles you can read.

To get started:

Launch the app store or play store on your device (I’d recommend a tablet if you have one).
Search for RBdigital using the search bar.
Download the app.
Open the app when the download is complete.

It’s really easy to register. Just search for Glasgow Libraries and enter your library membership details (remember Mr Wason can give you these if you don’t already have them).

You now have access to a huge range of top quality, up-to-date magazines on a wide range of subjects. All with a few taps of your finger!

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Free eBooks at your fingertips with Libby

All pupils and staff can access thousands of free eBooks and eAudiobooks by downloading the Libby app onto your phone or tablet!

To sign-in to Libby all you need is your school library card number and four-digit PIN. Mr Wason can give you these if you don’t already know them.

Libby has a huge selection of eBooks and eAudiobooks available for free through Glasgow Libraries.

You can borrow 8 items at a time for a period of 21 days. There’s no need to worry about books becoming overdue as they return automatically from your device.

Wecome to the Hillpark Library blog!

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We’re kicking off 2020 in the library by taking part in Amnesty International’s ‘Words that Burn’ poetry project. Writer, poet, musician and performer Tawona Sithole will be helping our S2 pupils explore human rights through poetry. We can’t wait to get started at the end of January and get down to writing some poems of our own. Pupils will have the chance to perform their poems live at a citywide poetry slam and all poems will be published in a fabulous new poetry anthology. We can’t wait!