Senior Pupil/ Staff Summer Read

The summer read for the Senior Pupil / Staff Book Group is "A God In Ruins" Our choice is a funny, gripping novel which looks at war and the effect it has on those who lived through it and on the generations to follow. It is also one of those novels which asks the reader to reflect on the magic of fiction writing.

All the library copies are now out. But if you can get hold of a copy (try charity shops) or download it, then please join us for refreshments and chat on the first Friday back after the summer holidays. Enjoy! a future he never expected to have.

Carnegie Winner announced

Elizabeth Acevedo has been announced as the winner of the 2019 Carnegie Medal. This is the first novel from the Dominican- American writer and the first Carnegie winning book to be written in verse.  "The Poet X "explores themes of identity, freedom, first love and finding your own voice. A young girl in Harlem discovers slam poetry as a way to understand her mother's religion and her own relationship to the world. According to the judges, the novel is “a searing, unflinching exploration of culture, family and faith within a truly innovative verse structure”.  Xiomara “comes to life on every page and shows the reader how girls and women can learn to inhabit, and love, their own skin”.

Last week we had our own Poetry Slam in school and heard the voices of some very talented Young People. This is a novel which will inspire.

 “I fell in love at slam poetry. This one will stay with you a long time.” – Angie Thomas, author of the bestselling The Hate You Give.

Origami Boxes

Break time last Friday and the library was busy with pupils making these fab little origami boxes. In Japan they are called Masu boxes. 

 Great for giving someone a wee treat or gift. We used beautiful wallpaper off-cuts so recycling as well. Thanks to Nicola and Kane for their help.

New Teen Fiction

A fab selection, ready to be borrowed.