This month, we\u2019ve been busy working on reorganizing the library by expanding and adding new sections to our Fiction and Nonfiction collections. So far, we\u2019ve expanded the Comedy, Horror, Fantasy and Science Fiction sections. Our new sections include:<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Historical Fiction: Stories set in the past.<\/p>\n
Slice of Life: Realistic stories, families, friendships, and romance.<\/p>\n
Thrillers: Action, crime, and mystery stories.<\/p>\n
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What\u2019s Trending: <\/strong>Popular and recently borrowed books this month.<\/p>\n Heartstopper<\/em> by Alice Oseman<\/a><\/p>\n Raven Boys<\/em> by Maggie Stiefvater<\/a><\/p>\n The Extremely Embarrassing Life of Lottie Brooks<\/em> by Katie Kirby<\/a><\/p>\n Charlotte Says<\/em> by Alex Bell<\/a><\/p>\n Cheerleaders<\/em> by Kara Thomas<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Recent Arrivals: <\/strong>New book highlights.<\/p>\n The Football Encyclopedia<\/em> by Emily Stead<\/a><\/p>\n Youngblood<\/em> by Sasha Laurens<\/a><\/p>\n Plants & Fungi<\/em> by DK<\/a><\/p>\n Amazing Ancient World Atlas<\/em> by Nancy Dickman<\/a><\/p>\n Northern Soul<\/em> by Phil Earle<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Trending Booklists<\/strong><\/p>\n Epic Reads \u2013 New Releases<\/a><\/p>\n The Guardian \u2013 Children\u2019s Book Roundup<\/a><\/p>\n Love Reading for Kids \u2013 Books of the Month<\/a><\/p>\n Scholastic \u2013 Books of the Month<\/a><\/p>\n Scottish Book Trust \u2013 Book Lists<\/a><\/p>\n Toppsta \u2013 Our Favorite New Children\u2019s Books This Month<\/a><\/p>\n Waterstone\u2019s \u2013 Books of the Month<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Recent Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n Excelsior Award – Shortlist<\/a><\/p>\n Klaus Flugge Prize – Shortlist<\/a><\/p>\n Waterstone\u2019s Children\u2019s Book Prize – Shortlist<\/a><\/p>\n YOTO Carnegie Medals for Writing and Illustration – Longlist<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Book Buzz<\/strong><\/p>\n BBC<\/a><\/p>\n Book Riot<\/a><\/p>\n Buzzfeed<\/a><\/p>\n Epic Reads<\/a><\/p>\n The Guardian<\/a><\/p>\n Huffpost<\/a><\/p>\n The New York Times<\/a><\/p>\n What\u2019s On – March<\/strong><\/p>\n World Book Day week:<\/strong><\/p>\n 5 Word Book Review Prize Draw<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 This year, we\u2019re 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.<\/p>\n World Book Day Quiz<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 We\u2019ll also be hosting our annual World Book Day quiz, hosted by members of our Pupil Library Committee during lunchtime.<\/p>\n Shakespeare Week:<\/strong><\/p>\n Choice Board<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 Pupils can learn more about Shakespeare and his work using our interactive choice board which will be posted on our Teams Library Channel.<\/p>\n Shakespeare or YA Quiz<\/strong><\/em> \u2013 Participants must guess if a given quote was featured in either one of Shakespeare\u2019s plays or from a popular Young Adult novel.<\/p>\n Displays and Booklists for March: <\/strong>Booklists of monthly cultural and literacy events.<\/p>\n Anti-Racism Book List<\/a>: Anti-Racism fiction and nonfiction.<\/p>\n STEM Nonfiction Book List<\/a>: STEM nonfiction.<\/p>\n Neurodiversity Book List<\/a>: Nonfiction and fiction books featuring neurodiverse characters.<\/p>\n Ramadan Reads Book List<\/a>: Fiction and nonfiction books by Muslim authors.<\/p>\n