Summer Reading Challenge 2013

Every year, thousands of families all over the country are involved in the UK's biggest reading event for children in libraries, the Summer Reading Challenge. In 2013, the Challenge is called Creepy House.

The aim of the challenge is to get children aged 4 -12 to read six books from their library during the summer holidays.

It's great fun for kids, it keeps them reading through the summer preventing their reading ability from dipping and what's more, it doesn't cost a penny to join.

How do I sign my child up?

Just head to your local library at the beginning of the summer holidays. Staff will enrol your children - it's completely free of charge - and every child will receive a membership pack.

What books can my children read?

The Summer Reading Challenge is designed for children of all ages and reading abilities. They can read any books they like - fact books, stories, joke books, picture books - it's up to them. Audio books count too! As long as you're borrowing them from the library, they all count.

Do the children who finish the challenge receive anything?

Yes, everybody who reads six books or more will receive a certificate and a medal. There are stickers and other small prizes to collect along the way.

Will anything else be going on in the library over the summer?

To find out what other activities are happening in your local library go to http://www.devon.gov.uk/thezone or pop in and say hello.

Who will be the winner of the CILIP Carnegie Teenage Children’s Book Award in 2013?

Two events for Carnegie

1. We urgently need students to form a shadowing group and represent the College at the annual schools shadowing event to be held this year at Tavistock College on Wednesday 19th June.

You will:

• Meet an author
• Champion our Carnegie book by performing a group presentation on Wonder by R.J. Palacio
• Meet and compete against students from other Devon Colleges and vote on their presentations

If you think you might be interested in having fun and taking part just drop into the Library or speak to Miss Strongman in the English Department.

2. Carnegie Judges vs Tavistock Students

All staff and students are invited to take part - Join the debate, read a book and give it a score

The shortlist of 8 books has been announced:

1. The Weight of Water by Sarah Crossan
2. A Greyhound of a Girl by Roddy Doyle
3. Maggot Moon by Sally Gardner
4. In Darkness by Nick Lane
5. Wonder by R.J. Palacio
6. Midwinterblood by Marcus Sedgwick
7. A Boy and a Bear in a Boat by Dave Shelton
8. Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein

We’ve allocated a coloured book to each of the titles. Why don’t you read one (or all 8 if you’re up to it) of the shortlisted books, give it a score out of 10 and add to the display in the Library. How many books can you read before 19th June? We’ll tot up all your scores and compare our winner with the official choice and see if you agree!

World Book Day 2013

Join the Celebration

Now celebrating its 16th year, ‘World Book Day’ on Thursday March 7th will be the biggest celebration of children’s books and reading in the UK and Ireland this year. Eight free books were produced in a partnership between publishers, booksellers, authors etc, working together to promote the enjoyment of books and reading to young people everywhere. To mark the occasion we will be giving away a free book token to every student so they can buy a book to read on ‘World Book Day’.

• Tokens can be exchanged at your local bookshop for a World Book Day £1 book (whilst stocks last). Titles include Tony Robinson's Weird World of Wonders, The Diamond Brothers in .... Two of Diamonds by Anthony Horowitz, Hang in there Bozo, Tom Gates: Best Book Day Ever by Liz Pichon and Bitter Sweet by Cathy Cassidy. There will be a display in the library of all the books and at participating stores.

• or you can get £1 off the book of your choice at ‘The Book Fair’ to be held in the College Library during 28th Feb – 6th March. Great bargains! Why not come and browse? We also have five £5.00 Book Fair vouchers to give away. Anyone who buys a book at the book fair gets entered into the draw to win a voucher!

• or you can get £1 off your next purchase of a book or audio book worth £2.99 or more from all participating bookshops. Valid until 24th March

Author Katherine Roberts is coming on 4th March to talk to year 7 students about her books. You can spend your voucher as £1.00 off one of her new books and get it signed!

The Library will also be running 2 competitions. WHY NOT HAVE A GO! Prizes for the winners!

Can YOU guess the 9 book titles? There are 9 quotes to help you.

Only available on-line, just fill out the form and click enter at the bottom of the page! A prize will be awarded to the winner in each category. Categories are - yrs7/8, yrs 9-11 and yrs 12/13/Staff

 Play the online World Book Day Quiz 

Closing date for entries: end of school on Thursday 7th March.

Daily Conundrums. There will be a daily conundrum on Thursday 28th February, Friday 1st March, Mon 4th, Tues 5th , Wed 6th and Thursday 7th

Only available in the Library – just pick up a slip from the counter.

Entries for each conundrum must be handed in by end of that school day!

World Book Day March 7th – vouchers, competitions and prizes!

Coming soon – World Book Day Book Fair 28th Feb - 7th March, buy a book to read on World Book Day, and use your World Book Day Voucher as £1.00 off the cost.