This month, 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
Recent Arrivals<\/strong>: New Book Highlights<\/p>\n Forensic Science<\/a> <\/em>by Chris Cooper<\/p>\n Joey Drew Studios: Employee Handbook<\/a> <\/em>by Cala Spinner, illust. Paul davies<\/p>\n Johnny Ball: International Football Genius<\/a> <\/em>by Matt Oldfield,<\/em> illust. Tim Wesson<\/p>\n Seven Million Sunflowers<\/a> <\/em>by Malcolm Duffy<\/p>\n The Weather Well<\/a> <\/em>by Vashti Hardy, illust. Natalie Smillie<\/p>\n Literary and Cultural Celebration Booklists for April: <\/strong>Booklists to tie into various literary and cultural celebrations.<\/p>\n Planet Vs Plastics Book List<\/a>: 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 Booklist<\/a>: Stress Awareness Month calls for a greater awareness of the negative impact of stress. Our booklist features some nonfiction titles to help young people manage their stress.<\/p>\n Autism Book List<\/a>: World Autism Month and Autism Awareness Day (April 2nd<\/sup>) aims to celebrate Autism awareness and acceptance. Our Juniorl, Young Adult, and Senior + Staff book list feature nonfiction and fiction titles.<\/p>\n Trending Booklists: <\/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 What\u2019s On in May<\/strong><\/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 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 Whitehill Secondary School which will be available in the Library Channel on 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><\/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