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Tag Archives: Libraries
Reading Matters – children’s book news
Welcome to the this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. This will be the last round up for this term and Reading Matters should be back some time after the Easter school holidays … Continue reading
Reading Matters – children’s book news
Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. What I’m reading… The Dragon in the Bookshop by Ewa Jozefkowicz is a story told with tenderness and understanding and yet is also an … Continue reading
Perfect Picture Books for Libraries Week
Libraries Week is an annual celebration of the best that libraries have to offer. This year Libraries Week takes place between the 4th and 10th October, and highlights the central role that libraries play in their community as a driver for inclusion, … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Libraries
Tagged books, Libraries, picturebooks, Reading, review, School
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BookTrust Storytime – BookTrust unveils public library experience to encourage families to develop a reading habit
BookTrust, the UK’s largest children’s reading charity, has today announced plans to pilot a new, national library experience called BookTrust Storytime. Developed in partnership with libraries, local authorities and families, and funded by Arts Council England, the project will support disadvantaged … Continue reading
Posted in Announcements and Awards
Tagged Book Trust, Early Years, Libraries, literacy, Reading, readingforpleasure
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Inspiring Picture Books
Picture books can make a difference. Not only for our youngest readers but for all age groups and all types. They can offer humour, entertainment and pleasure but also comfort, encouragement, information and inspiration. Over recent weeks I have read … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged childrens_books, LGBTQ, Libraries, Owlet Press, picturebooks, Tiny Owl Books, Two Hoots
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Reading Matters – children’s book news
Hello and welcome to the first Reading Matters round up of the Summer Term. I hope everyone had a happy Easter and a restful break if possible. As I am writing this the gradual reopening of places is lifting my … Continue reading
Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books
Hello and welcome to this week’s look at all the latest children’s book news. This weekly round up is an attempt to highlight articles, news items and useful information, resources or ideas linked to books for children and young people. … Continue reading
Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books
Hello and welcome to another weekly look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. I hope that everyone is coping with the never ending barrage of concerning news and that some of the articles and links … Continue reading
The Library of Lost and Found by Phaedra Patrick Book 2 of 20 Books of Summer 20
This weekend I escaped the news and immersed myself in a novel about a librarian, lost stories and lost opportunities, family secrets and new friendships. The Library of the Lost and Found is a quiet, gentle read and a perfect … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged 20 Books of Summer, books, Families, fiction, librarians, Libraries, Reading, reviews
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