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Toot Hill Library Podcast episodes
- Episode 115: Carnegie Shortlist 2022 (EP 115)
Claire and Sophie talk about the Carnegie shortlist.
- 'When the Sky Falls' by Phil Earle
- 'The Crossing' by Manjeet Mann
- 'Punching the Air' by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam
- 'Tsunami Girl' by Julian Sedgwick and Chie Kutsuwada
- 'Cane Warriors' by Alex Wheatle
- 'Guard your Heart' by Sue Divin
- 'October October' by Katya Balen
They then review their books!
- 'My Policeman' by Bethan Roberts (9.20)
- 'Skywake Invasion' by Jamie Russell (10.33)
- 'First Day of my Life' by Lisa Williamson (12.45)
- 'Not my Problem' by Ciara Smyth
As always join in the conversation over on our twitter @lounge_learning
21 min - Episode 114: Controversial Fiction (EP 114)
In this episode, Claire & Sophie discuss the recent controversy surrounding a cancelled author visit. They lay out the facts and then offer their support to Simon James Green and express the importance of fiction in schools. They then discuss Claire's article about controversial fiction which will be published by SLA later this year. They then review their books.
Book Reviews:- 'Through the Woods' by Emily Carroll (8.14)
- 'Loveless' by Alice Oseman (10.41)
- 'What Kind of Girl' by Alyssa Sheinmel (12.20)
- 'Skywake Invasion' by Jamie Russell (15.46)
- 'Hail Mary' by Andy Weir (16.56)
As always let us know your thoughts over on twitter @lounge_learning.
20 min - Episode 113: National Careers Week 2022 (EP 113)
In this episode, Claire and Sophie talk about National Careers Week. They talk about the importance of careers education in school and then discuss how their own career paths have turned out. Including job history and what their dream jobs were when they were at school.
Book Reviews:- 'The Twyford Code' by Janice Hallett (11.48)
- 'The Front Desk' by Kelly Yang (13.12)
- 'Loveless' by Alice Oseman (16.18)
We will see you next week! In the meantime let us know your career paths & dream jobs over on twitter @lounge_learning.
19 min - Episode 112: World Book Day 2022 (EP 112)
In this episode Claire & Sophie chat about World Book Day! They discuss what they are doing to celebrate and what the School is doing too. After they review their books!
Book Reviews:- 'The Supreme Lie' by Geraldine McCaughrean (7.38)
- 'The Anamoly' by Herve Le Tellier (9.29)
- 'The Twyford Code' by Janice Hallett (11.59)
- 'The Front Desk' by Kelly Yang (14.28)
Enjoy World Book Day and check out our Wakelet page here
Share your love of books with us on twitter @lounge_learning17 min - Episode 111: Great School Libraries (EP 111)
In this episode, Claire and Sophie talk about the importance of school libraries and what amazing things they offer for students. The Great School Library Campaign is currently in its second phase and supports the idea that every school should have a library!
We then review our books:- 'The Outrage' by William Hussey (5)
- 'While the Storm Rages' by Phil Earle (8.27)
- 'Ace of Spades' by Faridah Abike-Iyimide (11.15)
- 'Birthday' by Meredith Russo (12.51)
- 'The Supreme Lie' by Geraldine McCaughrean (14.22)
- 'The Anomaly' by Herve Le Tellier
Let us know, on twitter, what books you have been reading and why libraries are important to you. @lounge_learning #greatschoollibraries
22 min - Episode 110: So many BOOKS! (EP 110)
In this episode Claire & Sophie talk about what they have been up to! Including Reading Week, Setting up a library, and our National Storytelling Competition. They then review the books they've read and talk about the books they are reading over half-term.
Books reviewed are:- 'What's that in Dog Years' by Ben Davis (5.03)
- 'Proud of Me' by Sarah Hagger-Holt (6.46)
- 'The Deepest Breath' by Meg Grehan (8.58)
- 'Home' by Mark Ballabon (10.18)
- 'On Earth we're Briefly Gorgeous' by Ocean Vuong (14.12)
- 'While the Storm Rages' by Phil Earle (15.41)
Books for Half-Term are:
- 'Birthday' by Meredith Russo (18.12)
- 'The Outrage' by William Hussey (19.53)
- 'The Anomaly' by Herve Le Tellier (20.34)
- 'The Supreme Lie' by Geraldine McCaughrean (21.53)
- 'Ace of Spades' by Faridah Abike-Iyimide (23.16)
As always keep in touch over on twitter @lounge_learning.
26 min - Episode 109: Ben Davis Interview (EP 109)
In this episode, Claire and Sophie interview author Ben Davis!
Questions below:- Ben's writing journey (1.05)
- Ben's passion for poetry (4.53)
- Ben's Twitter Activity (7.59)
- All about the Soup Movement (8.41)
- Future projects (11.36)
- Writing Tips (14.23)
- What are you reading right now? - 'Has Anyone seen Archie Ebbs' by Simon Packham (15.40) & 'Where the Crawdads Sing' by Delia Owens (16.30)
Thank you for visiting us Ben and we cannot wait for your future books!
As always get in touch over on twitter @lounge_learning19 min - Episode 108: Reading Week 2022 (EP 108)
In this episode Claire & Sophie talk about their Reading Week plans including: Ben Davis Author visit, Marvel Munch, Bookheads Quiz and Harry Potter Book Night! They then review the books they've been reading.
Books reviewed are:- 'Afterlove' by Tanya Byrne (5.23)
- 'The Crossing' by Manjeet Mann (7.20)
- 'Gloves Off' by Louisa Reid (11.08)
- 'Two Boys Kissing' by David Levithan (13.34)
- 'Every Little Piece of my Heart' by Non Pratt (17.05)
- 'Proud of Me' by Sarah Hagger-Holt (19.15)
As always keep in touch over on twitter @lounge_learning.
21 min - Episode 107: Holiday Book Reviews (EP 107)
In this episode Claire & Sophie dive straight into their holiday book reviews! Both went on a reading spree so there are many to discuss.
Books reviewed are:- 'Arctic Zoo' by Robert Muchamore (0.59)
- 'The Cheerleaders' by Kara Thomas (3.16)
- 'Crater Lake' by Jennifer Killick (3.52)
- 'Girl (In Real Life) by Tamsin Winter (5.24)
- 'How to Save the World with a Chicken and an Egg by Emma Shevah (8.34)
- 'Whitby Witches' by Robin Jarvis (9.56)
- 'The World Between Us' by Sarah Ann Juckes (13.21)
- 'The Girl From the Sea' by Molly Knox Ostertag (15.33)
- 'Two Boys Kissing' by David Levithan (17.30)
- 'The Crossing' by Manjeet Mann (19.47)
As always keep in touch over on twitter @lounge_learning.
21 min - Episode 106: Ross Welford Interview (EP 106)
In this episode, Claire and Sophie interview author Ross Welford!
Questions below:- Ross's writing journey (0.41)
- About the '1000 Year Old Boy' (1.50)
- Which book is Ross's favourite (3.43)
- Discussion on Ross's book themes (5.34)
- What was Ross like at school? (6.42)
- Writing Tips (8.18)
- What are you reading right now? - 'Locked out Lily' by Nick Lake (9.46)
- Ross's Magic Tricks (10.34)
Thank you for visiting us Ross and we cannot wait for your future books! Merry Christmas!
As always get in touch over on twitter @lounge_learning12 min
About Toot Hill Library Podcast
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Claire and Sophie started this podcast at Toot Hill School. They have now gone on to different adventures. However, their podcast Lounging with Books is still ongoing. Catch new episodes every…
Monday here > https://redcircle.com/shows/lounging-with-books