AAN Literacy

“Literacy is a bridge from misery to hope.” Kofi Annan AAN Literacy Group - promoting literacy to open doors for exams and beyond.

[AAN Literacy @AANLiteracy]

Many thanks to @AttleboroughTC for their gift of these wonderful Platinum Jubilee bookmarks for our students. Available to collect from the library now!

[AAN Literacy @AANLiteracy]

New books! #readingforpleasure

[AAN Literacy @AANLiteracy]

‘100 Books to Read Before You Leave Secondary School’ continues in June with a selection of fiction and non-fiction books marking World Environment Day (5th), Empathy Day (9th), School Diversity Week (20th-24th) and Refugee Week (20th-26th). #readingforpleasure

[The Bookseller @thebookseller]

And the winner for Book of the Year - Children's Fiction (supported by @TheWeekJunior) is... @PhilEarle for WHEN THE SKY FALLS! Described by our judges as 'heartfelt, movingly written, and a remarkable achievement’! @AndersenPress #BritishBookAwards #Nibbies ✒️📚🏆

[AAN Literacy @AANLiteracy]

In the lead-up to The Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations next week, the library has a selection of 'royal reads' and activity sheets ready to go #readingforpleasure #PlatinumJubilee

[Peters @Petersbooks]

It's Mental Health Awareness Week and our team have put together a list of books for secondary schools to help support students' wellbeing.

Check out the full list 👇
https://t.co/GAEpwFwRHQ

#mentalhealthawarenessweek #booklist

[LoveReading4Kids @lovereadingkids]

#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek runs from 9-15 May with activities and events to focus on the importance of good mental health.
Here's a collection for young readers to help nurture good mental health through mindfulness and gentle storytelling.
Read more:
https://t.co/08Dpib6ujj

[Dave Pickering @DPickeringAAN]

Keep an eye out for the Academy's Allotment. We have had huge support "rebooting" our allotment from @ThePapillonPro we have some really keen pupils but may need help with resources and additional help. If you can help in anyway let me know. #Attleborough #AAAlotment

[Peters @Petersbooks]

To complement the Big Jubilee Read list from The Reading Agency and BBC Arts, we've put together a list of 70 books for children and teens featuring books from the last 70 years, reflecting the best of British publishing. #PlatinumJubilee #rfp #booklists

https://t.co/REGrKV0yc2

[AAN Literacy @AANLiteracy]

The books chosen for '100 Books to Read Before You Leave Secondary School' in May include those to mark Deaf Awareness Week (4th-9th), World Maths Day (5th) and our assembly theme Mental Wellbeing (16th-20th). May is also National Share a Story Month! #readingforpleasure

[World Book Day UK 📚 @WorldBookDayUK]

The 2022 @BranfordBoase shortlist is here 🎉 A big congratulations to the authors and their editors for their outstanding debut novels for children! Find out more information about #BBA22 and enter a competition to win all eight fantastic books here: https://t.co/GLjmLpW9ci

[AAN Literacy @AANLiteracy]

Our ‘100 Books to Read Before You Leave Secondary School’ selection for April! A mix of non-fiction and both modern and classic fiction to mark International Children's Book Day (2nd), World Health Day (7th), Earth Day (22nd) and St George's Day (23rd) #readingforpleasure

[AAN Literacy @AANLiteracy]

Well done to our team for representing @AttleboroughAN so well at the cross-regional heat of the National Reading Champions Quiz yesterday! #NRCQuiz2022 @Literacy_Trust

[LoveReading4Kids @lovereadingkids]

It's #WorldPoetryDay!

To celebrate, we've put together a collection of #versenovels we love!

Verse novels are a brilliant way to engage reluctant readers as well as offering something different to avid readers and lovers of #poetry.

Click to read more:
https://t.co/m363LQY3dV

[The Carnegies @CarnegieMedals]

We are delighted to reveal the 2022 Yoto Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medal shortlists!

Celebrating the power of friendship and pictures to create empathy and connection, we hope this year’s shortlists will inspire and empower young readers. #CKG22

https://t.co/3LcyI1umTr

[AAN Literacy @AANLiteracy]

Fantastic poster created by a Year 7 student in Library Club tonight, celebrating some of her favourite female authors for #InternationalWomensDay

[LoveReading4Kids @lovereadingkids]

#InternationalWomensDay is a global celebration of the achievements of women through history.

To mark this important date we have 30 books that celebrate women's achievements, raise awareness against gender bias and take action for equality.

Read more:
https://t.co/JGWSTPXt2L

[AAN Literacy @AANLiteracy]

Happy #WorldBookDay! Lots of fun was had taking part in activities at lunchtime, including a scavenger hunt created by student librarians. Well done to all those who represented their House in the quiz this morning and congratulations to Boudicca and Kett who came joint first!

[School Library Association @uksla]

On this very special 25th #WorldBookDay, people all around the UK & Ireland are celebrating what they love about books with the hashtag #IAmAReader.

We love reading for the endless opportunities it provides people with. ✨

Support @WorldBookDayUK and share why YOU love reading!

[Peters @Petersbooks]

In the lead up to #InternationalWomensDay on 8th March, our team share their top picks for secondary schools to inspire and spark discussions in the classroom.

https://t.co/yVnpSVYODu