The students have voted. The shortlists have been confirmed. The books have arrived. So. Many. Books. This can mean only one thing… it’s time for the Cheshire Schools’ Book Award 2023! We would like to thank all the secondary students across Cheshire, Warrington and Halton who nominated books for the shortlist. From spooky shenanigans in … Continue reading Cheshire Schools’ Book Award 2023
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Cheshire Schools’ Book Award 2022
The Cheshire Schools' Book Award is back! With last year's award cancelled due to school closures, we are determined to make this year a real celebration of reading, and the unique fellowship that can develop between readers. As immersive and enjoyable as solitary reading can be – we are all for getting lost in a … Continue reading Cheshire Schools’ Book Award 2022
If you like that, try this…
Have you ever overheard students discussing a film or TV series only to immediately stop what you're doing, dash around the shelves, and reappear minutes later with an armful of books and the eternal words: 'If you like that, try this...'? If so, you're almost definitely a school librarian. As library staff, we are always … Continue reading If you like that, try this…
Interview with School Librarian of the Year 2019 Ros Harding
Ros Harding is Head Librarian and Archivist at the King's School in Chester. She received the prestigious SLA School Librarian of the Year Award in June 2019. You can follow Ros on Twitter @KSCLibrarian. Let’s start with a difficult one: What book meant the most to you as a child? Would you recommend it to … Continue reading Interview with School Librarian of the Year 2019 Ros Harding
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