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.
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.
In an increasingly interconnected world, Third Culture Kids (TCKs) stand out as true citizens of the globe. These remarkable individuals grow up immersed in diverse cultures, often living outside their parents’ home country, which shapes them in unique ways.
Nord Anglia Education’s latest INSIGHTS article delves into the fascinating lives of TCKs, exploring their strengths, challenges, and the crucial role schools and parents play in supporting them. Adding a personal touch to this global discussion, our very own BIS Abu Dhabi parent, Sobia, shares her experience of raising three TCKs in Abu Dhabi. Her reflections bring a heartfelt perspective to the complexities of identity, belonging, and resilience.
This week, BIS Abu Dhabi joined the global celebration of World Children’s Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness of children’s rights and empowering young people to share their voices. Marking the adoption of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the day serves as a reminder that children’s rights are universal, non-negotiable, and essential for building a better future.
This month, I had the privilege of delivering assemblies alongside Sajid Latif to our Secondary students on the important topic of neurodiversity and hidden disabilities. This subject is particularly close to my heart and is a key focus within our EDIB (Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging) framework.
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