{"id":5782,"date":"2025-05-05T15:11:47","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T15:11:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/gccschoollibraries\/?p=5782"},"modified":"2025-06-02T15:11:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T15:11:57","slug":"april-2025-roundup-whitehill-secondary-school-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/gc\/gccschoollibraries\/2025\/05\/05\/april-2025-roundup-whitehill-secondary-school-library\/","title":{"rendered":"April 2025 Roundup – Whitehill Secondary School Library"},"content":{"rendered":"

Monthly Roundup: <\/strong><\/p>\n

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

This Summer\u2019s Secrets<\/a> by Emily Barr<\/p>\n

Clouds Over California<\/a> by Karyn Parsons<\/p>\n

Tales of Ancient Egypt<\/a> by Roger Lancelyn Green<\/p>\n

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Book of the Day: <\/strong><\/p>\n

01.04.25: <\/strong>The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time<\/a> by Mark Haddon<\/p>\n

03.04.25: <\/strong>What is Mental Health? Where Does It Come From? And Other Big Questions<\/a> by Dr. Lucy Maddox<\/p>\n

22.04.25: <\/strong>The Mysteries of the Universe<\/a> by Will Gater<\/p>\n

24.04.25: <\/strong>The Shocking Truth About Energy and How it Shapes Our World<\/a> by Mike Goldsmith<\/p>\n

29.04.25: <\/strong>Eyewitness Universe<\/a> by DK<\/p>\n

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Author Spotlight: <\/strong><\/p>\n

01.04.25: <\/strong>Kwame Mbalia<\/a><\/p>\n

22.04.25: <\/strong>Aisha Saeed<\/a><\/p>\n

29.04.25: <\/strong>Phil Earle<\/a><\/p>\n

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Series Spotlight: <\/strong><\/p>\n

01.04.25: <\/strong>Planet Omar<\/a> by Zanib Mian<\/p>\n

22.04.25: <\/strong>Frostheart<\/a> by Jamie Littler<\/p>\n

29.04.25: <\/strong>Divergent<\/a> by Veronica Roth<\/p>\n

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Literary and Cultural Celebrations for April (Book Lists and Displays):<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>World Autism awareness Month: <\/strong>World Autism Awareness Month is an opportunity for everyone to come together and raise awareness, foster acceptance, and create a society where autistic people are supported, understood, and empowered. Visit the National Autistic Society\u2019s website<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Stress Awareness Month: <\/strong>Stress Awareness Month has been held every April since 1992 to raise awareness of the causes and management strategies for stress. We\u2019ve highlighted some books available in your School Library and signposted some websites with more information about management: Aye Feel<\/a>, mentalhealth.org.uk<\/a>, SAMH.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>National Pet Month<\/a>: <\/strong>National Pet Month celebrates and raises awareness of responsible pet ownership.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>International Children\u2019s Book Day (2nd<\/sup> April): <\/strong>Since 1967, on or around Hans Christian Andersen’s birthday, 2 April, International Children’s Book Day (ICBD) is celebrated to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children’s books. Find out what made the BBC\u2019s Top 100 Children\u2019s Books of All Time<\/a>.<\/p>\n

International Romani Day<\/strong> (8th<\/sup> April): The International Romani Day (8 April) is a day to celebrate Romani culture and raise awareness of the issues facing Romani people. Visit the Romani Arts website<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n

Passover<\/a><\/strong> (12th<\/sup> -20th<\/sup> April): Passover, also called Pesach, is a major Jewish holiday and one of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals. It begins before sundown on Saturday April 12, 2025, and ends after nightfall on April 20, 2025. Happy Passover to those celebrating.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Easter<\/a>: <\/strong>Easter also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday is a Christian festival and cultural holiday. Additional customs that have become associated with Easter and are observed by both Christians and some non-Christians. Happy Easter to those celebrating.<\/p>\n

International Dark Sky Week<\/a><\/strong> (21st<\/sup>-28th<\/sup> April): International Dark Sky Week is a global celebration of the night. From the darkness needed for a restful night\u2019s sleep to the activities we enjoy beneath the stars, the night plays a crucial role in protecting healthy wildlife ecosystems, advancing science and exploration, preserving cultural knowledge, and much more.<\/p>\n

Earth Day<\/a><\/strong> (22nd<\/sup> April): The theme for Earth Day 2025 is OUR POWER, OUR PLANET<\/a>, inviting everyone around the globe to unite behind renewable energy, and to triple the global generation of clean electricity by 2030.<\/p>\n

National Gardening Week<\/strong> (28th<\/sup> April \u2013 4th<\/sup> May): National Gardening Week is a time for people to learn about gardening, connect with other gardening enthusiasts, and get inspired. Find some gardening tips on the Royal Horticultural Society\u2019s<\/a> website.<\/p>\n

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

\u00a0<\/strong>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><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/strong>Book Awards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Winners: <\/strong>Peters Book Awards<\/a><\/p>\n

Shortlists: <\/strong>The British Book Awards<\/a> | Branford Boase Awards<\/a> | Jhalak Prize<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>Longlists: <\/strong>Women\u2019s Prize<\/a> | Crime Writer\u2019s Association<\/a><\/p>\n

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