{"id":5363,"date":"2024-12-02T16:40:44","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T16:40:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/gccschoollibraries\/?p=5363"},"modified":"2024-12-11T16:47:33","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T16:47:33","slug":"november-2024-roundup-shawlands-academy-school-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/gccschoollibraries\/2024\/12\/02\/november-2024-roundup-shawlands-academy-school-library\/","title":{"rendered":"November 2024 Roundup – Shawlands Academy School Library"},"content":{"rendered":"

Book Week Scotland:<\/strong> The School Library held some fun activities to celebrate Book Week Scotland. On Monday 18th<\/sup>, we announced our winner of the Shawlands Academy Quills Creative Writing Cometition on the theme of \u2018Hope\u2019 or \u2018Scotland\u2019, judged by our pupil-led panel. Congratulations to our S2 winner for their excellent poem \u2018Hope\u2019.\u00a0 On Wednesday we held our annual quiz. On Friday, we held another successful \u2018Biblio Bistro\u2019 in collaboration with our talented baristas from Wider Achievement who served us up some very yummy, extra special hot chocolate. Pupils and staff were invited to come along to our \u2018caf\u00e9\u2019 and partake in our \u2018Interview A Reader\u2019 activity to chat about books and for a chance to entry our prize draw. And throughout the week, the School Library teamed up with the English Department to deliver a scavenger hunt that encouraged pupils to solve clues and locate picture of famous book covers displayed in classroom windows.<\/p>\n

Rights Respecting School:<\/strong> Shawlands Academy are going for the Rights Respecting School bronze award and the School Library is thrilled to be involved. The Rights Respecting Schools Award UK is run by UNICEF UK, which \u2018encourages schools to place the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child at the heart of its ethos and curriculum\u2019.<\/p>\n

eResource Workshop for Seniors<\/strong>: We delivered a workshop specifically designed for seniors who are university bound, where we introduce them to online databases and how to navigate scholarly journals as well as tips for conducting research using these resources.<\/p>\n

New Book Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Reappearance of Rachel Price<\/a> by Holly Jackson<\/p>\n

Braids Take A Day<\/a> by Zainab Boladale<\/p>\n

Astronomy for Curious Kids<\/a> by Giles Sparrow and Nik Neves<\/p>\n

Books of the Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

1:11.24: Amazing Muslims Who Changed the World<\/a> by Burhana Islam, illustrated by Nabi H. Ali, Reya Ahmed, Saffa Khan, Aaliya Jaleel, Deema Alawa, Aghnia Mardiyah<\/p>\n

4.11.24: Horrible Histories: Woeful Second World War<\/a> by Terry Deary, illustrated by Martin Brown<\/p>\n

6.11.24: What\u2019s the T? The No-nonsense Guide to all Things Trans and\/or Non-binary for Teens <\/a>\u00a0by Juno Dawson, illustrated by Soofiya<\/p>\n

8.11.24: The Diary of a Young Girl<\/a> by Anne Frank<\/p>\n

11.11.24: Armistice Runner<\/a> by Tom Palmer<\/p>\n

13.11.24: Black Poppies: The Story of Britain\u2019s Black Community in the First World War<\/a> by Stephen Bourne<\/p>\n

15.11.24: A Different Sort of Normal<\/a> by Abigail Balfe<\/p>\n

18.11.24: Talking about Islamophobia: What is it and How Do We Challenge It? A Beginners Guide for Children<\/a> by Sabeena Akhtar and Na\u2019ima B. Robert<\/p>\n

20.11.24: Lily and the Rockets<\/a> by Rebecca Stevens<\/p>\n

22.11.24: Keedie<\/a> by Elle McNicoll<\/p>\n

25.11.24: Muslim Girls Rise: Inspirational Champions of Our Time<\/a> by Saira Mir<\/p>\n

27.11.24: Felix Ever After<\/a> by Kacen Callender<\/p>\n

29.11.24: Eyewitness World War I<\/a> by Simon Adams<\/p>\n

Author of the Week<\/strong><\/p>\n

4.11.24: Cath Howe<\/a><\/p>\n

11.11.24: Sarwat Chadda<\/a><\/p>\n

18.11.24: Yasmin Rahman<\/a><\/p>\n

25.11.24: Renee Watson<\/a><\/p>\n

Series of the Week<\/strong><\/p>\n

4.11.24: Crossover<\/a> by Kwame Alexander<\/p>\n

11.11.24: First Aid for Fairies<\/a> by Lari Don<\/p>\n

18.11.24: Pages & Co<\/a> by Anna James<\/p>\n

25.11.24: Tales of Terror<\/a> by Chris Priestley<\/p>\n

Literary and Cultural Celebrations for November<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anti-Bullying Week (11th<\/sup> \u2013 15th<\/sup>): Anti-Bullying Week<\/a> is an annual campaigned aimed at raising awareness, impact and prevention of bullying. This year\u2019s theme is \u2018Choose Respect\u2019.<\/p>\n

Book Week Scotland (18th<\/sup> \u2013 22nd<\/sup>): Book Week Scotland<\/a> is an annual celebration of books and reading run by the Scottish Book Trust. This year\u2019s theme is \u2018Hope\u2019.<\/p>\n

Islamophobia Awareness Month: Islamophobia Awareness Month<\/a> is aimed at raising awareness of islamophobia and challenge stereotypes as well as celebrate the contributions and culture of Muslims. This year\u2019s theme is \u2018Seeds of Change\u2019.<\/p>\n

Nonfiction November: Nonfiction November<\/a> is an annual celebration of information and factual books run by the Federation of Children\u2019s Book Groups. This year\u2019s theme is Why Don\u2019t You? (Hobbies and Leisure)<\/p>\n

Remembrance Day: Shawlands Academy honored Remembrance Day<\/a> on November 11th<\/sup> with a minute of silence at 11am.<\/p>\n

Transgender Awareness Week 913th<\/sup>-19th<\/sup>): Transgender Awareness Week<\/a> is a weeklong celebration leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance<\/a>. This year\u2019s theme is \u2018Our Trans Heroes\u2019.<\/p>\n

Trending Book Lists<\/strong><\/p>\n

Epic Reads New Releases<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0The Guardian Children\u2019s Book Roundup<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0LoveReading4Kids Books of the Month<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Scholastic Books of the Month<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Scottish Book Trust Book Lists<\/a>\u00a0|Toppsta Monthly Highlights<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0Waterstones Books of the Month<\/a><\/p>\n

Book Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Winners \u2013 Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction<\/a> | Booker Prize<\/a> | Diverse Book Award<\/a> | Wainwright Prize<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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