It\u2019s exam time for our senior phase pupils which means that our school library will be used throughout the exam period. However, the School Librarian has taken this opportunity to reach out to our S1-3 classes to deliver a list of books out on loan. It\u2019s fantastic to see that over 950 books are issued to our BGE pupils alone!<\/p>\n
In lieu of the library being closed for exams week beginning 22nd<\/sup> April, we\u2019ve uploaded some fun quizzes and activities to our Library Channel in each year group Teams. For Talk Like Shakespeare Day, we shared our \u2018Shakespeare Dictionary\u2019 and Shakespeare Phrases\u2019 information sheets for pupils to learn more about the common words the Bard invented that are still in use today.\u00a0 Our quizzes include National Pet Month, World Art Day, and International Guitar Month. Pupils were encouraged to complete one or all three quizzes for a chance to be entered into our monthly prize draw.<\/p>\n What\u2019s Trending: <\/strong>Popular and recently borrowed books this month<\/p>\n Imogen, Obviously<\/a><\/em> by Becky Albertalli \u2013 \u2018This is the best book I\u2019ve ever read\u2019.<\/p>\n Book of the Day:<\/strong> Featured pupil recommendations<\/p>\n 15th<\/sup>: A Different Kind of Freedom: A Romani Story<\/a><\/em> by Richard O\u2019Neill<\/p>\n 18th<\/sup>: Lil\u2019 Muffin Drops the Mic<\/a><\/em> by Romesh Ranganathan, illust. James Lancett<\/p>\n 19th<\/sup>: The Marvels<\/a><\/em> by Brian Selznick<\/p>\n Author of the Week<\/strong>: Chosen by pupils<\/p>\n WB 15th<\/sup>: Chris Priestly<\/a><\/p>\n WB 22nd<\/sup>: Robin Talley<\/a><\/p>\n WB 25th<\/sup>: Jenny McLachlan<\/a><\/p>\n Series of the Week<\/strong>: Chosen by pupils<\/p>\n WB 15th<\/sup>: Onyeka<\/a> by Tola Okogwu<\/p>\n WB 22nd<\/sup>: Summoner Trilogy<\/a> by Taran Matharu<\/p>\n WB 25th<\/sup>: Burn for Burn<\/a> by Jenny Han<\/p>\n Recent Arrivals<\/strong>: New Book Highlights<\/p>\n Awful Animals<\/a><\/em> by John Wood, Illust. Jasmine Pointer<\/p>\n Barb and the Shadow Army<\/a><\/em> by Daniel Raj Abdo, illust. Jason Linwood Patterson<\/p>\n The Impossible City: Vol 1<\/a><\/em> by Jed MacKay, illust. Carlos Villa<\/p>\n Only This Beautiful Moment<\/a><\/em> by Abdi Nazemian<\/p>\n Pandora Perfect<\/a><\/em> by Roger Langridge, illust. Brett Parson<\/p>\n Literary and Cultural Celebration Book Lists for April: <\/strong>Book lists to tie into various literary and cultural celebrations. Interactive book lists available on the Library Channel on Teams<\/span><\/p>\n Planet Vs Plastics Book List: The theme for this year\u2019s Earth Day is Planet vs Plastics to raise awareness of the health and environmental risks of plastics.<\/p>\n Stress Book List: Stress Awareness Month calls for a greater awareness of the negative impact of stress. Our book List features some nonfiction titles to help young people manage their stress.<\/p>\n Autism Book List: World Autism Month and Autism Awareness Day (April 2nd<\/sup>) aims to celebrate Autism awareness and acceptance. Our Junior, Young Adult, and Senior + Staff book list feature nonfiction and fiction titles.<\/p>\n Trending Book Lists: <\/strong>Monthly highlights and new releases<\/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 Favourite New Children\u2019s Books This Month<\/a><\/p>\n Waterstones \u2013 Books of the Month<\/a><\/p>\n Recent Awards: <\/strong>UK book award winners, shortlists, and longlists<\/p>\n British Science Fiction Awards \u2013 Winners<\/a><\/p>\n Branford Boase Award \u2013 Shortlist<\/a><\/p>\n CWA Daggers Awards \u2013 Longlists<\/a><\/p>\n Granta Best of Young British Novelists – Winners<\/a><\/p>\n Jhalak Prize \u2013 Shortlists<\/a><\/p>\n Women\u2019s Prize for Fiction – Shortlist<\/a><\/p>\n Competitions: <\/strong>Writing competitions for young people<\/p>\n Foyles Young Poets of the Year Award<\/a><\/p>\n Henrietta Branford Writing Competition<\/a><\/p>\n Young Writers Competition<\/a><\/p>\n Book Buzz<\/strong>: Latest book news from major media outlets and book websites<\/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 <\/p>\n What\u2019s On in May<\/strong><\/p>\n Shawlands Academy School Library Quills Prize for Creative Writing Contest<\/strong>: Our final seasonal creative writing contest of the school year in time for National Share a Story Month. Any form of creative writing is permitted, 500 words or less. Deadline May 31st<\/sup>.<\/p>\n International Museums Day<\/strong>: Take a virtual tour and explore some artefacts held by some of the world\u2019s famous museums and galleries using our interactive documents available on the Library Channel on each year group Teams.<\/p>\n National Walking Month<\/strong>: National Walking Month is a campaign launched by Living Streets<\/a>. This year, Living Streets invites people to discover the #MagicOf Walking to celebrate the many health and happiness benefits of walking and wheeling. To celebrate, the School Library has created an interactive guide to local Glasgow Life Community Libraries all within walking distance to Shawlands Academy which will be available in the Library Channel on each year group Teams.<\/p>\n Teams Quizzes:<\/strong><\/p>\n World Goth Day – Poe or Young Adult quiz:<\/strong> World Goth Day is observed annually on May 22nd<\/sup>. We\u2019re hosting a quiz on Teams featuring none other than the father of gothic literature, Edgar Allan Poe. Pupils are invited to guess whether the quotes are from Young Adult Gothic novels or from one of Poe\u2019s works.<\/p>\n Book Lists for May: <\/strong>Interactive booklists available on the Library Channel on Teams<\/span><\/p>\n Gothic Book List: Featuring Junior, Young Adult, and Senior + Staff gothic fiction to tie in with World Goth Day festivities.<\/p>\n Shelf Help Book List: Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 13th<\/sup>-19th<\/sup> May on the theme of \u201cMovement: Moving more for our mental health\u201d. Our book list features some helpful titles on mental health for Young People that are available in the School Library.<\/p>\n Mental Health websites:<\/p>\n Children\u2019s Mental Health Scotland<\/a><\/p>\n Mental Health Foundation<\/a><\/p>\n Mind.org<\/a><\/p>\n Rethink.org<\/a><\/p>\n Scottish Action for Mental Health<\/a><\/p>\n