Tag Archives: Libraries

Creating a Primary School Library

Posted on January 27, 2019 by alibrarylady

“School libraries should be a focal point for a school. In a school library there should be resources to support every aspect of school life: every project, books to support sport, dancing, art, music; and it should also be the … Continue reading →

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The Kate Greenaway Nominations- a quick look at the list

Posted on November 5, 2018 by alibrarylady

The nominations have been announced for two prestigious literary awards. The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded for an outstanding book written for children and young people and the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal is awarded for distinguished illustration. This year, 254 … Continue reading →

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The Lost Magician by Piers Torday

Posted on October 15, 2018 by alibrarylady

When I was about eight or nine years old I was given the book  The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe as a present. It was the book that turned me into ”a reader”. For the first time I felt … Continue reading →

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The School Librarian of the Year Award – a celebration of superheroes

Posted on October 11, 2018 by alibrarylady

On Tuesday 9th October the School Librarian of the Year award ceremony took place in the Judge’s Court above Brown’s Restaurant, Covent Garden. Librarians, authors and members of the children’s books community gathered together to celebrate the wonderful work carried … Continue reading →

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Perfect Picture Books for Libraries Week

Posted on October 7, 2018 by alibrarylady

Libraries Week takes place between the 8–13 October to celebrate the nation’s much-loved libraries. This year, with a focus on well being libraries across the country will showcase how they bring communities together, combat loneliness, provide a space for reading and … Continue reading →

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How to Help Children Become Really Good Researchers

Posted on September 24, 2018 by alibrarylady

There was a conversation on Twitter recently about the use of KWL grids in primary schools.  This method for organising a research session asks three questions: What  is already known [K], What would like to be known [W] and What … Continue reading →

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Why Author Visits to Schools Matter

Posted on June 23, 2018 by alibrarylady

  In 2013 the Society of Authors published a survey on the impact of author visits to schools. At that time I contributed to the survey and that author visits have a positive effect on promoting reading for pleasure amongst … Continue reading →

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Perfect Picture Books for Children Who May Think They Don’t Like Reading

Posted on May 29, 2018 by alibrarylady

Reading picture books aloud and sharing the wonder of beautiful illustrations is a rewarding part of being a school librarian and, of course, of being a parent. This joy of stories will hopefully continue as young children move on to … Continue reading →

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Why Great School Libraries Should Start in Primary Schools

Posted on May 18, 2018 by alibrarylady

Something very important happened at this year’s Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) School Libraries Group Conference. A brand new campaign was launched by CEO Nick Poole in his opening speech. The Great School Libraries Campaign sees CILIP … Continue reading →

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Tried and Tested Magazines and Newspapers for Primary Schools

Posted on January 6, 2018 by alibrarylady

  When encouraging children to read for pleasure it is important to remember that they should be able to choose their reading material whenever possible. This choice may not always be the latest award winning novel but perhaps a magazine, … Continue reading →

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