Which book will you share on International Book Giving Day?

Spread the love of reading this Valentine’s Day by sharing a book.

 Where will you find and leave a book on International Book Giving Day?

Imagine sitting on the bus and finding the book of your dreams on the seat next to you and being allowed to take it home! This is the idea behind International Book Giving Day which is celebrated today to give book-lovers an alternative to Valentine's Day cards, flowers and chocolates.

To find out more, follow this link: www.bookgivingday.com

A spooky read for older teens

Carnegie and Greenaway Medal Long List Announced

 

The long list of titles put forward for the Kate Greenaway and Carnegie Medal was published this week.  For information on all the books go to: http://www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/pressdesk/press.php?release=pres_2014_long_announce.html

 

 

 

Running Girl giveaway!

Simon Mason, the author of Moon Pie, has written a new YA crime thriller. Follow the link below to the Guardian Children's Books website to find out how to get your free copy.

 

http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/competition/2014/jan/28/teen-book-club-running-girl-giveaway

Recommended Website

Love Jacqueline Wilson books? Why not take a look at her new website at www.jacquelinewilson.co.uk/

Love Tom Gates books?

Solving the crime..

If you enjoy watching Sherlock on TV, maybe it's time to try reading a good detective story.  Follow this link for some ideas...

http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2014/jan/06/book-doctor-sherlock-detective-novels-teens

Why not ask for a book in your christmas stocking?

Not sure what to read next? Follow the link for some great book ideas! http://www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/

 

Is Santa Claus Coming?

Follow the link below to enjoy some Christmas activities and learn some interesting facts about Santa!Take a look each day to receive updates from the North Pole../www.noradsanta.org/

Think you know about The Hobbit?

Follow this link and try the quiz...
http://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/quiz/2013/dec/11/hobbit-book-tolkien-quiz