Librarian Kat Trowbridge writes a regular post on all things books, library and learning.
From the Library... Five Book-Related Websites
Librarian Kat Trowbridge writes a regular post on all things books, library and learning.
Librarian Kat Trowbridge writes a regular post on all things books, library and learning.
Here are five book-related websites you didn't know you needed:
Fantastic Fiction is the number one recommended place to figure out series information. It is organised with series books grouped together, publication dates, and often book covers. If you are looking for the next book in the series, check them out.
Publishers Weekly is THE trade magazine for publishing in the commercial (non-academic) world. Right now, they are offering free access to their digital magazine. Publisher's Weekly keeps data on titles and trends. While I don't always agree with them, it is interesting to check out their yearly Best Books. Click here to see the lists for 2019.
Often the most important people get left out of book festivals - the readers! On 1st and 2nd May1, The Everywhere Book Fest is bringing book fairs to you digitally. I was especially thrilled to see them hyping a panel of Korean authors on Twitter.
The United Kingdom has the Kate Greenaway Award (picture books) and Carnegie Award (chapter books). This is UK award season! Check out their website for a list of the best books of 2019. Buying one of these is a pretty good bet that you are getting something of quality.
The American Library Association has the Newbery Awards for Children's literature (chapter books) and Caldecott (for picture books). The awards for the year were presented at a conference in January.
In this final newsletter of the term, I find myself reflecting on the many events, changes, improvements, challenges, and next steps. This term has been incredibly eventful. The past few weeks have been busy at our school, filled with opportunities and celebrations of our children’s growth and successes.
As we approach the end of Term 1, the upcoming winter break presents a valuable opportunity for students to strike a healthy balance between preparation and relaxation. While some time over the holidays can be devoted to revision and study, it’s equally important to step away from the day-to-day routines of school life to rest and recharge.
Often, as an educator, you experience immense joy in helping shape a child's future. This week has certainly brought many moments of joy! The overarching theme within the school has been celebrating the UAE, and I’ve had the privilege of working across both Primary and Secondary classes, offering me a unique window into various areas of school life.
On Wednesday, 20th November, our school community came together to celebrate and acknowledge World Children's Day, with this year’s theme on ‘The Future Changed Child’. The day began with a powerful moment of unity, as we gathered onto the school field to form a large "WCD" for a group photo, while our Primary School students sang *‘We Are the World’* under the direction of Miss. Keane on the piano and Mr. Quigley orchestrating away. This heartfelt performance highlighted the spirit of collaboration and hope for a brighter future for children everywhere.
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