SHS_Library

This is the official account for Sherburn High School library.

[World Book Day UK 📚 @WorldBookDayUK]

World Book Day is on its way!

There’s only one week to go! On Thursday 5 March we’ll be celebrating the big event and inspiring children to see reading differently. Because reading for fun seriously changes lives.

How are you celebrating? ✨

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World Book Day tokens are being distributed to all students this week. These are valid from Friday 13th February until Sunday 15th March. Enjoy! 📚

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Fall in Love with a Book this Valentine's Day! 🩷

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These are the three shortlisted Teen Graphics for the #LeedsBookAwards2026
Which one will you pick as your favourite!? Read them all and submit your vote before 2nd April! 📚

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Packed up and heading your way! 📦

Schools, nurseries and libraries... your World Book Day 2026 posters, book tokens and letters are on their way.

There's less than a month to go until children across the UK and Ireland can redeem their £1/€1.50 book tokens at their local bookshop or retailer for one of our books for FREE.

We can't wait to see children choosing their £1/€1.50 books ✨

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Wrath by Marcus Sedgwick is a dyslexia friendly title which is available in the library. If you like mystery stories, this is for you! 📚

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What a truly magnificent book!
When the Sky Falls by Phil Earle and adapted by Fred Fordham!
#War #Family #Loss #Animals #Friendship #Belonging #GraphicNovel

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Help your child find their next great read📚✨

Our brilliant 2026 authors and illustrators have shared their top book choices for all ages.

Discover even more recommendations here - https://t.co/z5Iyt6xzWq

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Another good read.
Pike by Anthony McGowan.
Sequel to Brock.
#DyslexiaFriendly #Fishing #Family #Mystery

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We hope our students have enjoyed the Non-Fiction November activities/quizzes throughout this month.
Our KS3 library lessons will be having show and tell style sessions over the next two weeks based on their non-fiction research. We can't wait to see your artefacts! 🔍🗺🦴🦕🪙

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Lovely to finally meet @EarlyTrain at the Love Literacy conference yesterday in Birmingham.
I bought some of his fabulous poetry books to stock in our school library. @tompalmerauthor - He had good things to say about you! 🩵📚 @Petersbooks

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@petersbooks Happy 90th birthday! Thank you for a wonderful 'Love Literacy 2025' conference. So many fabulous keynote speakers, trade stands, freebies and fantastic food! What a great event at #IETBirmingham 📚
Thank you! 🙌🩵

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Brock by Anthony McGowan - A story of family hardship about two brothers who simply want to do the right thing. #Yorkshire #Animals #Family #Poverty #Loyalty #Bullying #DyslexiaFriendly #Relationships

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What a wonderful book!
Becoming Grace by Hilary McKay.
A true story about Grace Darling. #DyslexiaFriendly #Lighthouses #FarneIslands #Historical #TrueStory #Family #LighthouseKeepers #1800s #Northumberland 🌊

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The Deepest Breath by Meg Grehan.
A wonderful LGBTQ book written in verse.
Stevie has anxiety about who she is. She eventually finds the courage to tell her mum that she likes a girl.
This is a heartwarming story of self-discovery and identity when you are 11 years old. ❤️

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'The Silent Stars Go By' by Sally Nicholls. A YA historical fiction book set during the First World War.
Margot has a child at 16 which she keeps a secret from her fiancé, Harry, while he is on the Western Front. Will she tell him the truth when he comes home for Christmas?...

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This month's suggested book is 'Angel of Grasmere' by @tompalmerauthor
A wonderful story set in the Second World War that covers the impact of the soldiers and the families left behind.
#Cumbria #War #Family #History #Dunkirk #DyslexiaFriendly #PTSD #RemembranceDay

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Thank you to everyone who bought raffle tickets to help raise money for @BBCCiN. Together we raised £57.50.
Well done yo Evie-Mae in Year 7 who had the lucky winning ticket! 💛

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We are having a raffle in the library for the next two weeks to raise money for @BBCCiN. Tickets are 50p each. The draw will take place before we break up for half-term. Good luck! 🤞💛

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Stars Shall Be Bright by Catherine MacPhail.
A lovely #DyslexiaFriendly book based on the true story of the Quintinshill Rail Disaster. #WW1 #War #Scotland #Family
You can find this book on our #RemembranceDay book display.

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My Brother's Name is Jessica by John Boyne.
A great read if you love #LGBTQ books.
#Transgender #Acceptance #Family #Bullying #ComingofAge