Reading for Pleasure at KMS

Because words are magic.

[Spark! School Book Awards @sparkbookaward]

@theLucyStrange @chickenhsebooks Day 1, 11+ Category: ‘It All Started with a Lie’ by @DeniseBrownUK @hashtag_press
When Pearl discovers a news article about an abandoned baby she starts to suspect her family have hidden a terrible secret from her - a page-turning, twisty YA thriller.
#Spark12BooksOfChristmas

[Spark! School Book Awards @sparkbookaward]

The #Spark12BooksOfChristmas are our longlists, 12 books in each category, specially curated by our panels of teachers and librarians. We will be announcing one book from each category for the next 12 weekdays. Without further ado, here are our first 5 books 🥁@OpenUni_RfP

[Reading for Pleasure at KMS @KMSreaders]

Exciting times ahead @kings_monkton ❤️📚❤️

[Alison King @MsKingLibrarian]

Just a girl who loves books, casually sharing the news that I will be Chairing the 90th anniversary of the Carnegie Medals in 2027... Lots to say, but my inability to form sentences at this time speaks volumes. #mindblown @youthlibraries @YLGWales @CILIPInfoPJobs @CILIPinWales

[Reading for Pleasure at KMS @KMSreaders]

'Don't be afraid to strip it all back and let it be about the books.'

[Alison King @MsKingLibrarian]

My incredible @kings_monkton team gracing the pages of @youthlibraries #YouthLibraryReview Typical, isn't it? You spend your entire childhood looking for Wally and then six turn up at once! #readingforpleasure #SchoolLibraries #SchoolLibrarians #WorldBookDay

[Reading for Pleasure at KMS @KMSreaders]

It is on! A very busy day @kings_monkton today 😊 We begin shortly with our first Secondary #PagetoStage workshop and then we are very excited to be welcoming @JanDunning1 #MirrorMe #TheLastThingYoullHear

[Reading for Pleasure at KMS @KMSreaders]

Powerful, immersive and tragic, #TheOutrage by @WHusseyAuthor is a compelling read from a vital voice in #YAfiction @kings_monkton #readwithpride 🏳️‍🌈❤️📚

[Reading for Pleasure at KMS @KMSreaders]

Celebrating the wonderfully funny @beckyalbertalli and the utter joy that is #ImogenObviously. Warm, witty and beautifully realised, this nuanced exploration of sexuality and identity is a must-read #ReadwithPride 🏳️‍🌈❤️📚 @kings_monkton

[Reading for Pleasure at KMS @KMSreaders]

Feeling the love for #AllTheInvisibleThings by @OrlaghCollins This book is frank, it's funny and at points it's heartbreaking. A wonderful read! #readwithpride 🏳️‍🌈❤️📚 @kings_monkton

[Reading for Pleasure at KMS @KMSreaders]

Missed yesterday's post so we're championing this stunning duology today to make up for it! #ThisPoisonHeart and #ThisWickedFate by @KalynnBayron Breath-takingly dark, you won't want it to be over! #readwithpride 🏳️‍🌈❤️📚 @kings_monkton

[Reading for Pleasure at KMS @KMSreaders]

#TheLastFirefox by @leewhowrites will warm the cockles of your heart! Incidentally inclusive to its core, this is a compelling adventure that is a joy to read aloud #readwithpride @kings_monkton 🏳️‍🌈❤️📚

[Reading for Pleasure at KMS @KMSreaders]

Let's talk about #HaniandIshusGuidetoFakeDating by @adiba_j It's the book equivalent of a hug from your favourite person. Positive representation, gorgeous storytelling and so full of hope. Happy Friday! #readwithpride @kings_monkton 🏳️‍🌈❤️📚

[Reading for Pleasure at KMS @KMSreaders]

We were busy blethering yesterday so this is a little late but we absolutely adore #ThingsABrightGirlCanDo by @Sally_Nicholls Inspiring, empowering and beautifully crafted, this book belongs in every school library #readwithpride 🏳️‍🌈📚❤️

[Reading for Pleasure at KMS @KMSreaders]

What a way to spend a Wednesday afternoon! ❤️❤️❤️

[Alison King @MsKingLibrarian]

Lovely afternoon with the @kings_monkton #RfP team listening to the wonderful @Eloisejwilliams talking about her process, her writing journey and her experiences with schools. Thank you @OpenUni_RfP, we loved it! #readingforpleasure @KMSreaders

[Reading for Pleasure at KMS @KMSreaders]

It's all about #TheMagicFish today! @Trungles effortlessly weaves myth and fairytale through this semi-autobiographical narrative that is beautiful and brutal in equal measure #readwithpride 🏳️‍🌈❤️📚

[Reading for Pleasure at KMS @KMSreaders]

Today, we are celebrating the sucker punch that is #DifferentforBoys by the incomparable @patrick_ness with stunning illustrations by Tea Bendix. A reading experience like no other! #readwithpride @kings_monkton 🏳️‍🌈📚❤️

[Reading for Pleasure at KMS @KMSreaders]

All set up to #readwithpride and looking forward to sharing today's featured book with you this afternoon @kings_monkton

[Reading for Pleasure at KMS @KMSreaders]

Celebrating #WorldBookDay with the best of the best! @Richards94 @AbiPrice5 @MsDaviesEnglish Every day is book day @kings_monkton 💕 @OpenUni_RfP

[Reading for Pleasure at KMS @KMSreaders]

So many books shared for #WorldBookDay2024 @kings_monkton and it has been utterly fantastic. #Blethering has given us an amazing forum for informal chat and I can't wait to see what next year brings! @louisareid @simonjamesgreen @jewell_p_rhodes @MESalisbury @OpenUni_RfP

[Reading for Pleasure at KMS @KMSreaders]

@Richards94 I feel an @kings_monkton version is on the cards...

[TeacherofEnglishLiterature @TeachEnglishLit]

I’m excited for this…
(20)24 book reading challenge for students AND staff

One book read = one entry into a prize draw to be as inclusive as possible to motivate all

@ThePiXLNetwork @Team_English1 @OpenUni_RfP @AVisserFuray @Real_Lanc @SchoolReading @LauraCurranBun

[Reading for Pleasure at KMS @KMSreaders]

@MsDaviesEnglish So glad you appreciated it! Graphic novels are amazing- some feelings are just too big for words alone!