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Celebrating Our Carnegie Shadowers and Book Review Competition Winners

 

 

The group photo captures some of our enthusiastic Carnegie Shadowers – students who have been reading and discussing books from this year’s Carnegie Medal longlist and shortlist. As part of the programme, they’ve written thoughtful book reviews, taken part in lively discussions, and voted for their favourites.

A special congratulations goes to Harriet T and Chloe P, winners of our Book Review Competition. Both impressed the judges with their insightful and personal reflections on the books they read – a testament to their deep engagement and love of reading.

Our Carnegie Shadowers would also like to thank the Parents' Association for their generous support, which has allowed us to purchase multiple copies of the nominated titles. These books are now available for everyone to borrow from the LRC, and come highly recommended by our student readers.

To find out more about this year’s winning books,visit. 

 

Carnegie Shadowing is just one of the exciting activities that take place as part of Library Club, every Thursday lunchtime in the LRC. Other sessions include Silent Book Club and Reading Scrapbooks – all great opportunities for students to explore and enjoy reading in a relaxed, welcoming space.

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