Inclusive books for primary school children
Inclusive Books for children A website that offers recommendations by age category and theme for books that are inclusive and reflect the modern world. The aim is to correct current imbalances. The website highlights recent research highlighting this. The website recommends: The website also champions books by Own-Voice authors and illustrators who share the […]
How reading increases your life expectancy by 26 years!
World Book day was celebrated on Thursday What are the benefits of reading? The Reading Agency quotes a number of studies on economic, health and well-being and educational impacts on children. The National Literacy Trust has produced an interesting study on the link between literacy and life expectancy– eg. ‘A boy born in Stockton Town Centre (which […]
CILIP children’s book medal winners 2017
The CILIP medals have been announced. http://www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/2017-winners-announced.php We have the books in stock in our resources collection, floor 1, yellow zone. The Carnegie Medal (best children’s book) goes to Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys. Our copy http://librarysearch.le.ac.uk/44UOLE_VU1:default_scope:44UOLE_ALMA21177369560002746 The Kate Greenaway (best illustrated children’s book) goes to There is a tribe of kids, illustrator […]
The value of Libraries
Neil Gaiman writes for the Guardian about the value of libraries for children and adults alike http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/oct/15/neil-gaiman-future-libraries-reading-daydreaming?CMP=share_btn_fb
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