Donna Saxby

Already over stimulated by the lights and colours but excited to be at #bettuk2025 with @realBatgirl A band was playing but now they’ve put music on - Boy with a thorn in his side…

Any library folk at #bettUK2025 tomorrow (Wednesday) - I’ll be there with @realBatgirl

Busy start to 2025 with an INSET session from me on Digi Lit (what we do at KHS) and an introduction to AI - notes and presentation here... docs.google.com/document/d/18G… prezi.com/view/UbNBuMdfH…

@kirstie_b you know about this already but…

My girls, adopted from foster care, arrived with few possessions, apart from a box of books they'd each been given by @Booktrust. These books, read together, became our first shared memories. Spread the joy of reading by donating this Christmas: booktrust.org.uk/xmas

Book borrowing this half term is 2,000 % higher compared to the half term my 1st year here. #Librarians are a big part of the answer in my opinion. Boys borrow more than girls here, they are much more engaged if you create the space & hire the people. glenthornelrc.blogspot.com/2024/10/gettin…

This is just genius

Switching off the news for 4 years, meanwhile my gift to you is this... chromewebstore.google.com/detail/make-am…

Simple solution - fund libraries and librarians

Fascinating reading in case you’ve not already seen it… linkedin.com/posts/jcs-onli…

I’m on the hunt, for a job which makes the most of my skills (library and digital literacy) but also excites and stretches me. I’d love to do another Library From Scratch and I’d especially love to work in a Primary/Prep school. Preferably starting in 2025. DM me 😊

📚A group of authors, educators, and publishers has called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to prioritise children's reading for pleasure. With a decline in reading habits post-pandemic, they urge for a national reading strategy to support literacy. 👉 buff.ly/4eH1JUC

Neglected to post pictures of last week’s Harry Potter Day, never a dull moment…

Big thank you to anyone that censors students’ reading, great way to encourage them 😬

non-alcoholic drinks and nibbles provided for both

Launching two Well Being groups in school after half term - one for staff, one for pupils, both focussed on the positive benefits on reading for pleasure canva.com/design/DAGS4d1…

What a terrible shame, a brilliant idea and an oasis of calm in the commercialism and frantic atmosphere of a major airport

@airprtlibrarian 😔

@fictious_cat An amazing CEO - all the best for the future @fictious_cat

It's been a fantastic six and a half years. Thanks to everyone who's played a part!

Sorry not to see @kwamealexander at #cheltlitfest wishing him a speedy recovery (assuming he’s poorly)