Wednesday 25th May: National Simultaneous Storytime
Family Tree written by Josh Pyke, illustrated by Ronojay Ghosh, and published by Scholastic Australia, this book is a heartfelt celebration of family, community, and the seasons of life to cherish and share. This book was selected for its values of diversity in our community, in line with ALIA’s presidential theme for 2021-2023.
- Spooky halloween books for children“When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers, ’tis near Halloween.” Unknown Children’s picture books These popular picture books introduce the concept of fantasy… Continue Reading →
- What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say“Davina Bell & Hilary Jean Tapper’s ABIA Children’s Picture Book of the Year 2023 winner captures the emotions children experience in challenging situations, providing consolation and reassurance. This essential picture book for students, parents, and teachers combines heartwarming illustrations with powerful prose promoting empathy and emotional awareness.”
- 2024 School library events calendarCreating and using a library event calendar provides a springboard for promoting a wide range of books in your collection appealing to a wide audience, capturing interests and providing opportunities for syncing with the curriculum within library lessons.
- Reading Success in the Early Primary Years: A Teacher’s Guide to Implementing Systematic Instruction by Jocelyn SeamerReading Success in the Early Primary Years: A Teacher’s Guide to Implementing Systematic Instruction by Jocelyn Seamer My rating: 5 of 5 stars An absolute gem of a book for… Continue Reading →
- Miss, can I borrow this book?Student to class teacher: Miss, can I borrow this book please? Teacher: No, you can’t – this isn’t at your reading level. Choose something else. Teacher librarian: Students should be… Continue Reading →
- Information LiteracyThe information landscape is ever changing due to technological advancements creating new ways for information to be communicated and stored. With algorithms predicting our biases, dictating the information we receive,… Continue Reading →
Teacher Librarian Janet 