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Keep up to date with everything happening in the Library at Rivington & Blackrod High School. Here you'll find book recommendations, reviews and so much more!

[WRDaboutbooks @WRDmag]

We have 3 GORRRRRGEOUS copies of #GraphicNovel #TheMoonlitSpiral by @mikemaihack to #Win
If you love gloriously illustrated stories with secret maps, hidden clues, magical creatures, massive adventure and priceless treasure…
… enter the competition by Retweeting & give us a Follow by Nov 6
#WRDMagComp @WalkerBooksUK
#GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026

[WRDaboutbooks @WRDmag]

We have 3 AWESOME copies of #TheWorstThingThatCouldPossiblyHappen by @GuyBassBooks & #DrIllustration to #Win!
If you love your stories CHILLING with a sprinkling of the SUPERNATURAL and dash of REALITY SWAP these highly illustrated unsettling poems & stories will be right up your street!
RT&Flw by Oct 9 to enter
#WRDMagComp @LittleTigerUK
#GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026

[RBHS_Library @Library_RBHS]

📣We’re recruiting for our 25/26 Student Librarians!📣
Want to join our fantastic team of librarians?
Collect an application letter from Mrs Wilson for more information.
Closing date of Friday 2nd October.
Good luck!

[WRDaboutbooks @WRDmag]

We have 5 copies of the haunting novel #BetweenGhostsAndGods by @AnnSeiLin1 to #Win
It’s where Chinese mythology meets dark fantasy with a horror twist. If you like the edge of your seat…
…RT&Flw by Sep 18 to enter the underrealm!
#WRDMagComp
@Wa@WalkerBooksUK
#GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026

[WRDaboutbooks @WRDmag]

We have 3 copies of the lyrical verse novel #WhenTheBirdsWakeUp by #JessicaMaryEllis to #Win
This is a wonderfully touching story about Pear, her struggles at school when her family moves to care for her Grandma who has Alzheimers and her unexpected new friendship with a scruffy rescue dog, piglet, who changes everything!
RT&Flw by Sep 4 to enter
#WRDMagComp
@DFB_storyhouse
#GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026

[RBHS_Library @Library_RBHS]

We’re excited to welcome back our wonderful students today! We hope you have a fantastic year!

We can’t wait to hear all about your summer reads.

Don’t forget to return or renew any books that you’ve borrowed over the summer.

[The Carnegies @CarnegieMedals]

🏆👏 Congratulations to the 2026 Winners of the Carnegie Medals for Writing and Illustration, and Shadower's Choice Medals: Beth O' Brien, @KateRolfeArt and Aimée de Jongh! #Carnegies2026

Read the press release here: https://t.co/rknWetNajA

[WRDaboutbooks @WRDmag]

We have 3 fun-fact-jam-packed copies of #Communication by @eduardaltarriba and Meli to #WIN!
From the earliest alphabets to the internet & AI - communication isn’t just about talking, listening, reading and writing, it’s about secret codes, medieval heraldry, Braille, maritime flags and sign language. Discover how alphabets were invented and how print, radio, television and the internet changed how humanity communicates in just the last century!
RT & Flw by June 26 to enter
#WRDMagComp @GMCbooks

[Waterstones @Waterstones]

ICYMI, here is the 2026 Waterstones Debut Fiction Prize shortlist!!! 🥳

Voted for by our booksellers, the #WDFP26 champions new talent and celebrates exceptional debut fiction in all its forms. Discover this year's nominees here: https://t.co/yl8D8pC6IV

[WRDaboutbooks @WRDmag]

We have 3 moving copies of the YA novel #AFloodOfMemories by @snsknene to #Win!
Described as ‘overflowing with devastation & joy in equal measure’, ‘both heart breaking & mending’ this novel will take you on a truly emotional journey of love & survival!
RT & Flw by June 19 to enter
#WRDMagComp @guppybooks
#GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026

[WRDaboutbooks @WRDmag]

We have 5 copies of the AMAZING, JAM PACKED #BeachSchool by #GeorginaMaw to #Win!
Science projects, to rock pooling & crafting, there's something to keep everyone entertained on the beach!
For the chance to dazzle friends & family with your beach activity repertoire…
RT & Flw by May 22
#WRDMagComp @GMCbooks
#GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026

[WRDaboutbooks @WRDmag]

We have a HUGE YA Graphic Novel treat with 5 copies of #TheVictors by @wren__james & #BethFuller to #Win!
From the Tiktok sensation The Quiet at the End of the World comes the story about what happens after the chosen one has saved the world. The prophecy foretold they would be enemies … it didn’t mention they’d be flatmates!
For the chance to join Dirk & Medusa in this enemies-to-friends story…
RT & Flw by May 15
#WRDMagComp
@WalkerBooksUK @WalkerBooksYA
#GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026

[RBHS_Library @Library_RBHS]

🥳Happy 100th Birthday, Sir David Attenborough🥳
Sir David Attenborough has inspired generation after generation to care about the planet we live on and all of its wonderful creatures.
We’re celebrating this special day with a selection of brilliant books about our natural world.

[WRDaboutbooks @WRDmag]

We have 4 totally absorbing copies of #Rialto by
@KateMilford to #Win!
Do you love a bit of mystery and magic?
For the chance to join Ivy, Dahlia and Remy on a trip to the strange little town of Rialto and witness unbelievable things… RT & Flw by May 8
#WRDMagComp @ha@harper360uk
#GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026

[RBHS_Library @Library_RBHS]

Our annual Bookmark Design competition launched on World Book Day & now we need YOU - the students & staff of RBHS - to cast your votes to decide our winner!

Simply use the QR code or go to https://t.co/nKGgUrxU90

Voting closes on Friday 15th March

[WRDaboutbooks @WRDmag]

We are SO excited to be giving away ALL FOUR BOOKS in the gloriously illustrated #Lightfall graphic novel series from @tim_probert!
For the chance to join Bea, Cad & friends as they go deep into the magical world of Irpa on a quest to restore light on their dark world…
RT & Flw by Apr 24
#WRDMagComp @harper360uk
#GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026

[World Book Night UK @WorldBookNight]

Happy #WorldBookNight!
We hope you'll be joining us for the #ReadingHour from 7-8pm tonight - whether you’re reading, listening, or sharing a book, it all counts.

Let us know how you'll be celebrating in the comments 👇️

#NationalYearOfReading2026 #GoAllIn2026 @Go_All_In_2026

[RBHS_Library @Library_RBHS]

It was all change last half term for our most popular books!

Dog Man has leapt to the top spot, with Heartstopper making a comeback!

Will your favourite book make the top 10 this half term?

[RBHS_Library @Library_RBHS]

🌟Huge congratulations to our top readers of last half term!🌟

Don’t forget to collect your token from the library.

Will YOU be one of our top readers this half term?

[WRDaboutbooks @WRDmag]

We have 4 GORGEOUS HB copies of #100WaystoSavethePlanet by @MrTomJordan & @joshrice_pics to #WIN!
Illustrating 100 fun ways that you & your young eco-warriors could become Green Superheros!
RT & Flw by Apr 3 to enter
@GMCbooks #WRDMagComp
#GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026