Remembrance

 Every year on the 11th of November Remembrance Day is held in the United Kingdom as a day to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts. The Library in F27 has a display of non-fiction books which give information about the choice of 11th November for this commemoration and the significance of the poopy as a symbol of remembrance. 

There is also a selection of war themed fiction books on display. All books on display are available for borrowing.

Halloween Display

 

Just a few of the many scary books available in the Library to keep you awake at night from now until Halloween!!

Book of the Month - October

 The Book of the Month for October is 'A kind of spark' by Elle McNicoll. The story is told through the voice of Addie who is autistic. On a school trip Addie learns about the history of witch trials in her town. Women were persecuted and executed as 'witches' because they were different from everyone else. Addie understands the hurt and hardships of being seen as different. She decides to campaign for a memorial to these forgotten women and hopes that she can also challenge the way people see her. 

This is a beautifully written story about courage and friendship and about the highs and lows of being seen as 'different'.

Watch Elle McNicoll read from her book:

Autumn display

 With the change in the weather it is impossible to escape the fact that autumn is now well and truly upon us. Time to get cosy and curl up with a good book. Get some ideas from the books on display in the Library (F27) and 'leaf through a good book'!

National Poetry Day

 Thursday 7th October is National Poetry Day. Celebrate by reading or writing some poetry, or join Mrs Aitken in F27 at 12.30 to create your own 'blackout poems'. For inspiration come and see the display of poetry books in the Library.

Watch this You Tube video about how to create your own blackout poem: