Banned Books
September 23-29 is Banned Books Week, a week organised by teachers and librarians, that highlights books which are challenged and banned (and have been in years' past) around the world. There is more information (including banned book lists and videos) on the Banned Books Week website. Have a look and find out where your favourite books are banned!We looked at the issue of censorship in library lessons (students were horrified by the idea) and had a look at the following titles ,which aren't banned in the library and are all available to borrow or reserve now! :
1) Drama by Raina Telgemeier
2) The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Alexie Sherman
3) Captain Underpants Series by Dav Pilkey
4) 1984 by George Orwell
5) To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee
6) The Curious Incidnet of the Dog Night Time by Martin Haddon
7) The Hate You Give by Angie Thomas
8) George by Alex Gino
Thursday Book Club
Reading Research
Some recent research by the National Literacy Trust released this week, suggests that reading regularly could contribute to higher levels of happiness. If you are interested, the report it is here:
Reducing Plastic
Drowning in Plastic (airs on
BBC One at 8.30pm on Monday 1st October 2018). It is an educational documentary about the effect that plastic is having on the planet. Have a look at the trailer below.
