In this episode Claire & Sophie reflect on their many years as school librarians. They focus on their favourite moments and sum up why being a school librarian is such a rewarding experience. A new podcast with Claire & Sophie can be found here https://redcircle.com/shows/lounging-with-books new episodes every Monday.

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A new podcast with Claire & Sophie can be found here https://redcircle.com/shows/lounging-with-books new episodes every Monday.

In this episode Claire and Sophie interview Sydney. Sydney is the newly appointed Diversity Ambassador at Toot Hill College and identifies as Asexual and Nonbinary. They tell us more about what it means to be Asexual and Nonbinary and their experience. Remember its PRIDE month so get out there and celebrate!

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Books with Asexual/Nonbinary Main Characters:

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In this episode Claire and Sophie interview Miss Gibbs. Miss Gibbs helps run the Diversity Group at school and identifies as bisexual. She tells us more about what it means to be bisexual and her experience. Remember its PRIDE month so get out there and celebrate!

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Books with Bisexual Main Characters:

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In this episode, Claire and Sophie interview Retired Professional Cricket player Darren Bicknell. Darren delivered a talk to our students today about getting into professional cricket, his experiences and careers in coaching.

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Book Review:

• 'Tales from the front lines' by Luke Fletcher (11.38)

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In this episode, Claire and Sophie chat about Mental Health Week and focus on Loneliness. How can reading help you! With mention to the amazing Happiful magazine which we subscribe too. We then review our books.

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We will be back with Darren Bicknell next week!

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In this episode, Claire and Sophie talk about their recent library activities and then talk books!
- Movie Night - reviewing the secret garden
- Year 7 Gifted book - Phil Earle's amazing, 'While the Storm Rages'
- Upcoming awards evening ft. Tamsin Winter.

Book Reviews

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In this episode, Claire and Sophie chat to debut YA author Mark Ballabon. Mark has recently published his book 'Home: My life in the universe'. This podcast is bursting with fantastical philosophical conversations! Mark also uses is crazy skills and manages to tell Claire and Sophie about their personalities from just their handwriting!

Its a podcast not to be missed!

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Fun activity - Reading our handwriting. (14-)

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 In this episode, Claire and Sophie discuss World Book Night (0.11 - 4.26), The Heartstopper phenomenon (4.26 -6.03) and their upcoming author visit with Mark Ballabon (6.03-7.02). Shoutout to St George's Library for their great Heartstopper idea which we stole, you can follow them on twitter for more ideas @stgelibrary.

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Also if you are ever in the Northumberland area, check out these independent bookstores - Forum books and The Accidental bookshop. Their Twitter handle: @Forumbooks. These are mentioned at 12.44 in the podcast.

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Claire and Sophie read loads over the Easter Holidays! They dive straight into their reviews:

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In this episode, Claire and Sophie chat to Hridya and Hannah - students at Toot Hill School. The students chat to us about the first ever Nova Inter-School Debate Competition. They talk us through their motions, what they learnt and why they think debate is important. Huge thanks to Madani School for debating with us! Until next time.

The students then review their books, including 'We Come Apart' by Brian Conaghan and Sarah Crossan (9.22).

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