NWC Library

Our library stats @NorthwoodGDST have been revealed for 2023-2034! 🍉 A total of 11860 books were borrowed by students 🤗 🍉 We added a total of 2036 new books to our library collections 📚 Thanks to everyone who made use of the libraries over the year 📚🤗🍉 #NWCFamily

We’re absolutely thrilled to finally reveal our incredible 2024 Book of the Year Shortlist! 🎉 Discover the nominees here: waterstones.com/category/cultu… #BookOfTheYear

‘Reclaiming narratives’ is the theme for this year’s #BlackHistoryMonth. The theme focusses on sharing stories of Black history and culture. These titles represent a diverse range of talented black authors and illustrators creating empathy-rich stories and memorable characters.

Katherine Rundells' Radio 4 series on children's books is - of course it is - magisterial and magical. It should have been the Reith Lectures ... bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

We have six great courses on Macbeth currently on the site, with more coming soon! Take a look: massolit.io/playlists/macb…

Benjamin Zephaniah’s name resonates with power, passion, and profound poetry. His life and works are a testament to the enduring power of the written word and the impact of a committed activist’s voice. #BlackHistoryMonth #ReclaimingNarratives

Benjamin Zephaniah’s name resonates with power, passion, and profound poetry. His life and works are a testament to the enduring power of the written word and the impact of a committed activist’s voice. #BlackHistoryMonth #ReclaimingNarratives

Download our Black literature timeline and brand new teacher's resource pack. padlet.com/discovering_li… Chart the rich history of Black writing in Britain, and spark reading and writing for pleasure.

This year’s theme for Black History Month is “Reclaiming Narratives,” and marks a significant shift towards recognising and correcting the narratives of Black history and culture. #BHM #ReclaimingNarratives #BlackHistoryMonth #Blackhistorymonth2024

It's #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek this coming week and I'd like to raise awareness of what @BarringtonStoke publishers do. For me. For lots of other authors. But mostly for readers. You can find out more here: collins.co.uk/collections/ba… #DAW24

This year’s #LittleRebelsAward Shortlist. 8 books glittering with the promise of a radically fairer and more compassionate world.

As young children meet new people, books and stories can support them to celebrate differences - and their own individuality. We're recommending some lovely books that could encourage positive self-perception and understanding of others: booktrust.org.uk/booklists/a/al…

One week left to email your photo entries to our summer library competition! @NorthwoodGDST Capture your holiday read & email it to the library@nwc.gdst.net 🤳🏼 This is Librarian Ms Wallace's summer read, 'Birdcage Walk' by Helen Dunmore, photoed at the Birdcage Walk in Bristol

Happy #NationalBookLoversDay! 📚 ✨ We hope you're spending the day with a good book! If you need some suggestions, take a look at our website: buff.ly/46GtSsb #bookrecommendations #history

Our Children's Book Club is back for the summer on #R4Today! We've enlisted new Children's Laureate @frankcottrell_b and @CressidaCowell, best known for How to Train Your Dragon 📚 Frank recommends: 🌟The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q Raúf 🌟Minnow on the Say by Philippa Pearce 🌟Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers Cressida recommends: 🌟Holes by Louis Sachar 🌟The Bear and the Piano by David Litchfield 🌟The Cheat Book by Ramzee

#TheBigRead is well underway. Join in and share your recommendations throughout July - there's a £50 gift card to be won every week. Just tag @bookshop_org_uk. Titles are available via our store loom.ly/EKgQ5u0 - every purchase supports indie bookshops & EmpathyLab.

The #SummerReadingChallenge starts TODAY in England & Wales!🎨📚️ Children can take part at the library or online. Find your nearest library running the Challenge 👉️summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/library-zone Or take part online 👉️ bit.ly/marvellous_mak… #MarvellousMakers

The #SummerReadingChallenge is here! ☀️ @readingagency have teamed up with @createcharity to help children discover their inner makers and storytellers through reading. Children can sign up at their local library or online at summerreadingchallenge.org.uk #MarvellousMakers!

Happy summer holidays ! 🌞🌞🌞 Our junior and senior library newsletters include lots of reading ideas to keep students busy over the holidays, plus info about our summer competition 🤳📚 @NorthwoodGDST #Summer #Reading