🚨 It's #PoetryPrompts time! 🚨
Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @JosephACoehlo might be a professional writer... but even he sometimes struggles to come up with ideas!
This week, he shows us how to do a freewrite and get your imagination flowing... https://t.co/yJq2nPjnvg
Last week we were delighted to host a special Gala Dinner to celebrate both the SLA's monumental 85th anniversary and the exceptional winners of our 2022 awards. 🌟
The magic of school libraries shone through the entire evening. Read the write-up here 👉🏼https://t.co/8IlGfHvUZP
We're so thrilled that @whatSFSaid is back with another breathtaking book!
To celebrate, we're giving you the chance to win a copy of Tyger plus a gorgeous signed print from illustrator @DaveMcKean: https://t.co/rgzHr9qEFc
We know that the benefits of #readingforpleasure go far beyond children having an enjoyable pastime. Reading has the power to unlock doors to new opportunities and make a real difference to children's lives. 💜
#GreatSchoolLibraries
We love this quote from one of our supporters that perfectly highlights the many benefits of a #GreatSchoolLibrary.
As well as being a source of information they also provide children with choices, help them build their confidence and offer a sense of community. 💜
School libraries do so much more than encourage a love of reading...
In a world of #FakeNews, #GreatSchoolLibraries and their staff also teach young people crucial independent research and critical thinking skills. 💡
#InquiryLearning
V. interesting (thanks). @IFLA School Library Guidelines (2015) - developing MIL skills within inquiry process a core instructional activity, reflecting instructional shift from research process in 80s to inquiry process in 90s. Attached e.g. from current Year 6/ Grade 8 inquiry.
We're proud to be developing resources for the 2022 Yoto Carnegie Medal. You can view the longlist here. Which will make the shortlist? @CILIPCKG #CKG22
What a week for #Awards. Announcements of the longlists for the Yoto Carnegie Greenaway Awards and the Klaus Flugge Prize, plus the winners of the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards. Catch up with any you missed:
https://t.co/2BhZkgaF4v
Just another normal day in Year 1 at TH! The children have written about their book day character, designed book covers and walked the catwalk in assembly! @WorldBookDayUK@TalbotHeathSch
Not only is a great #SchooLlibrary a place to read, it's also often a safe space that can provide pupils with the opportunity to feel part of a team.
We love this quote from one of our supporters that highlights the value of pupil librarianship! 👏💜 #TuesdayThoughts
I have just heard from a librarian friend in Ukraine. "Librarians are on the front line -- supporting thousands of displaced citizens, military men, and medical professionals. They do their best to save rare book collections and library buildings. " 1/2