Library news
Author visit
Continuing our series of author visits to Gioia House, the Library is excited to announce Jessica Townsend will visit Year 5 and 6 on Tuesday 27 May to promote her new book Silverborn, the latest book in The Mystery of Morrigan Crow series. Jessica will be taking students back to Nevermoor as Morrigan Crow embarks on a thrilling new adventure and learns more about her magical world and uncovers the mysteries of her past.
If you would like to purchase a copy of Silverborn, or any of the first 3 Nevermoor books, to be signed by Jessica on the day, please scan the QR code and complete the order form. All orders must be received by Friday 23 May to arrive at school in time for the visit. Please note orders received after this will NOT be able to be signed.
What should my child read?
Supporting young people to develop a deep love and a regular habit of reading is a key goal of the library. To help foster growing reading engagement, defined here as a positive attitude and frequent engagement in reading, influencing and being influenced by literacy skill attainment (Merga, 2022), teacher librarians strive to share expertise in quality and contemporary literature. The buzz that exists in the library throughout the school day helps us to know our students and foster connections to ensure the right book lands in the right hands.
We are often asked by teachers and parents what our students should be reading. To support selection of suggested literature and texts to encourage reading for pleasure, staff, students and families can access curated lists of recommended books, targeted to student age groups. Titles included in the Premier’s Reading Challenge and links to eBooks and eAudiobooks are also available.
As the cover of the book is always important in giving the first impression, students can browse a range of texts in the library collection and select a book to read more. Choices can be reserved or saved to a list for later.
To access lists through Veritas Online and find out more:
Promoting reading as an enjoyable activity that invokes positive feelings and memories, as well as providing access to books and space to read, are good first steps to developing strong reading habits.
If you would like further information please contact me or one of our Teacher Librarians: Melina Marchetta or Michael Moses.
Reference:
Merga, M. K. (2022). School libraries supporting literacy and wellbeing. Facet Publishing.
Susan Lombardo
Head of Library 5-12/Extended Essay Coordinator