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Toot Hill Library Podcast

Toot Hill Library

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

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15:28

Episode 105: Brian Conaghan Interview (EP 105)

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2021/12/16

In this episode, Claire and Sophie interview author Brian Conaghan!Questions below: Brian's writing journey (0.47) Career Path (1.47) Why did you write Middle Grade? (3.07) How did the Sarah Crossan collaboration happen? (4.27) Why did you incorporate Haiku's into 'Cardboard Cowboys' (5.54) What were you like at school? (6.24) Writing Tips (8.52) What are you reading right now? - 'The Salt Path' by Raynor Winn (10.12) Brian's next project (12.09) Thank you for visiting us Brian and we

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14:34

Episode 104: Yarning On (EP 104)

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2021/12/09

In this episode Claire & Sophie recap on the big events that happened this week including the Sleigh Debate, Student Librarian Christmas Bonanza, and Brian Conaghan's author talk.They then talk about the books they have taken home for Christmas: 'Girl in Real Life' by Tamsin Winter (5.26) 'The World between us' by Sarah Ann Juckes (6.30) 'Artic Zoo' by Robert Muchamore (7.46) 'How to Save the World with a Chicken and an Egg' by Emma Shevah (9.28) Then Claire reviews 'Mud' by Emily

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19:07

Episode 103: More Goings On (EP 103)

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2021/12/02

In this episode Claire & Sophie recap on the big events that happened last week including Heat 1 of the ESU debate, a webinar with Manjeet Mann, creating the Reading Week advert and fake Ben Davies.They then review their books from 8.20 'Nyxia' by Scott Reingten 'Wink' by Rob Harrell (8.54) 'Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me' by Mariko Tomaki and Rosemary Valero O'Connell (9.15) 'The Last Paper Crane' by Kerry Drewery (10.53) 'The Cheerleaders' by Kara Thomas (12.51) 'Red, White and

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20:04

Episode 102: Christmas Countdown (EP 102)

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2021/11/25

In this episode, Claire and Sophie chat about the countdown to Christmas! They have lots of activities going on. They chat about their Christmas display, scavenger hunt, raffle and movie night! They then talk about upcoming events including; Brian Conaghan Visit Ross Welford Visit ESU Mace competition Manjeet Mann CILIP Webinar At 9.05 they jump into their book reviews! 'How to make friends in the dark' & 'You'd be home now' by Kathleen Glasgow (9.05) 'The Thursday Murder Club' by

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Episode 101: Learning a Language with Ms Graham (EP...

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2021/11/18

In this podcast, Claire & Sophie interview French and Spanish teacher Ms Graham. She discusses the following information: How she became a teacher What its like to study a foreign language at University Living France Why she studied French When did she learn Spanish What was she like at school? Best opportunity She then reviews what she's been reading - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (8.30) Finally some great tips on studying languages! (10 mins) Get in touch via our

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24:26

Episode 100: Our Relationship with Reading (EP 100)

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2021/11/11

In this episode, Claire and Sophie discuss their relationship with reading over the years and how it has changed. They also discuss how working in a library has altered their reading culture. We hope you enjoy this personal podcast to celebrate our 100th episode!!! Thank you to all our listeners! Please share our podcast so we can continue to reach listeners and grow the reading network.We then review our books: 'When the Sky Falls' by Phil Earle (14.09) 'The Girls I've Been' by Tess Sharpe

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Episode 99: The New Book Trust Pack (EP 99)

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2021/11/04

In this episode, Claire & Sophie discuss why there has been a podcast hiatus. Then they get stuck into the new Book Trust pack and explore the new classics on offer! 'Black Brother, Black Brother' by Jewell Parker Rhodes (2.04) 'Skywake Invasion' by Jamie Russell (3.24) 'I am the Minotaur' by Anthony McGowen (5.40) 'Noor-Un-Nissa Inayat Khan' by Sufiya Ahmed (7.56) 'Wink' by Rob Harrell (10.15) They then review what books they have been reading! 'Letting Go' by Cat Clarke (13.08) 'The

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18:37

Episode 98: 50 Fab Fiction 2021 (EP 98)

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2021/10/07

In this episode, Claire & Sophie go through their 50 Fab Fiction picks! Every year they create a 50 fab fiction list of the best books they have read this year. In this podcast we discuss the following books & authors: 'Zed and the Cormorants' by Clare Owen (1.28) 'The Soup Movement' by Ben Davies (2.18) 'Heartbreak Boys' & 'You're the One that I want' (3.03) 'Lost' & 'Kicking Off' by Eve Ainsworth (4.18) 'Only Ever Yours' by Louise O'Neill (5.56) '7 Ghosts' & 'Freeze'

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19:09

Episode 97: Launching Competitions (EP 97)

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2021/09/30

In this episode, Claire & Sophie discuss organising competitions which you can run in your library. They mention the launch of their Toot Hill Reader Challenge and they talk about their Big Draw Competition 2021.This year they are focusing the Big Draw on themes of Homelessness to tie into the Year 7 book they bought, 'Cardboard Cowboys' by Brian Conaghan. Book Reviews: Climbers by Keith Gray (6.31) Freeze by Chris Priestley (7.25) Mooncakes by Wendy Xu and Suzanne Walker (8.10) The

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17:54

Episode 96: There's a lot going on! (EP 96)

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2021/09/23

In this episode, Claire & Sophie chat about all the stuff they have been up to this week, including the introduction of extended study, our new peer reading scheme and our love of Laburnum Book Boxes. We also mention the English Speaking Union, Barrington Stoke, Alan Gratz & Booktrust.We then review our books from 8.14 'Cinderella is Dead' by Kalynn Bayron (8.14) 'Forever Ends on Friday' by Justin A Reynolds (10.29) 'Mooncakes' by Wendy Xu & Suzanne Walker (13.47) 'The Haunting

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18:58

Episode 95: Back to School 2021 (EP 95)

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2021/09/16

In this episode, Claire & Sophie reflect on the busy start to the term now Covid restrictions have lifted. They talk about their plans for the library this year.Later at 5.24, they review some of their summer reads: 'A Kind of Spark' by Elle McNicholl (5.24) 'The Falling in Love Montage' by Ciara Smyth (8.40) 'One in a Hundred Thousand' by Linni Ingemundsen (11.36) Honorable mentions from 13.01, 'Punching the Air' by Ibi Zoboi & Yusef Salaam, 'Clementine & Rudy' by Siobhan

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16:46

Episode 94: Our Summer Reads 2021 (EP 94)

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2021/07/22

In this episode Claire & Sophie briefly reflect on the last year in the library and then discuss the books they have taken for the summer! They read blurbs and the first pages of some of the books they have taken.Summer Reads: 'The 1000 Year Old Boy' by Ross Welford (4) 'The Cousins' by Karen McManus (4.40) 'Dick Kerr Girls' by Eve Ainsworth (6.02) 'When life gives you mangoes' by Kereen Getten (6.40) 'The M Word' by Brian Conaghan (8.42) 'Punching the Air' by Ibi Zoboi & Yusef

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Episode 93: Pinching Ideas (EP 93)

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2021/07/15

In this episode, Claire and Sophie discuss Amy Hermon's podcast, School Librarians United. In particular, they mention the interview with Lucas Maxwell. They pinch the idea of getting Staff to read YA/Teen over the summer and chat about how they have installed the initiative in their school. They then discuss the books they've chosen to get their staff reading YA.In order of appearance: 'Shell' by Paula Rawsthorne (7.43) 'Eleanor & Park' by Rainbow Rowell (8.26) 'Bunker Diary' by Kevin

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Episode 92: Is Booktok All That? (EP 92)

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2021/07/08

In this episode, Claire & Sophie discuss Booktok. Booktok is an area of TikTok where creators make content about books. This has become a new trend and is making a difference to book sales and changing the face of YA reading. As we are dinosaurs in this new age of technology we interview two of our student librarians to learn more about this. We then review our books too! Titles and times below.Books we review: 'Shadow and Bone' by Leigh Bardugo (5.34/8.32) 'Red White & Royal Blue'

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Episode 91: Becoming a Teacher with Evie Cox (EP 91)

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2021/07/01

In this episode Claire and Sophie interview SCITT trainee Evie Cox. Evie explains her route into teaching, what the experience has been like and offers advice to others wanting to become teachers.We then chat about books and Evie lets us know what she's been reading, 'Motherhood so White' by Nefertiti AustinAs always get in touch on twitter @lounge_learning and if you are interested in our trusts teaching school you can follow them @TorchSCITT

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Episode 90: School Librarian of the Year Awards (EP 90)

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2021/06/24

In this episode, Claire and Sophie chat about the School Librarian of the Year awards. They talk about the ceremony and the amazing librarians on the honor list and the winner Kristabelle Williams.They then review their books:- 'The Cooking Club Detectives' by Ewa Jozefkowicz (4.56)- 'Lumberjanes' by Noelle Stevenson (8.01)- 'You're the one that I want' by Simon James Green (9.24)- 'The Fountains of Silence' by Ruta Septys (12.32)'Look Both Ways' by Jason Reynolds (14.15)We also reveal the

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Episode 89: How to join the Police with PC Crane (EP 89)

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2021/06/17

In this episode Claire and Sophie interview PC Crane.PC Crane shares information about why a job in the police is rewarding, the harder aspects of the job, how to join the police and general advice on becoming a police officer.We then ask her what she's been reading:-'A tiny bit marvellous' by Dawn French (10.31)-'Oi Frog' by Kes Gray (11.32)For more information about the police visit https://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/careers/nottinghamshire-police-careersAnd let us know what librarians

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15:57

Episode 88: Channel Charity Swim with Helen Timmins...

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2021/06/10

In this episode, Claire and Sophie interview Helen Timmins who is a classroom assistant at Toot Hill School. Helen is gearing up to do a charity swim across the Channel next week! She talks us through the training and her love of open water swimming.Helen is swimming the Channel to raise money for the Hub at Toot Hill School. The Hub is an area where students with mental health issues can go to talk and relax. It's a small area in our vast school so any money raised would be put to great

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10:48

Episode 87: Ben Anderson Interview (EP 87)

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2021/05/27

In this episode, Claire and Sophie interview Toot Hill College Student Ben Anderson. Ben helped form a group in college known as the People's Society. This group aims to teach others about diversity and challenging issues.In this episode, Ben tells us a bit about LGBTQ+ issues to celebrate and kick-off PRIDE. The month of June is the start of PRIDE celebrations.Ben also reviews his books:'Beautiful Fall' by Alicia Drake (8.32 mins)'Gods and Kings' by Dana Thomas (9 mins) Ben then talks

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Episode 86: Clare Owen Interview (EP 86)

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2021/05/13

In this episode, Claire & Sophie interview author Clare Owen. Clare has recently published her first teen book 'Zed and the Cormorants'.In this podcast we ask Clare the following questions:- What is your book about? - We've read that you are involved in theatre and you act out stories from the county of Cornwall. Was this an inspiration when writing the book? (1.27)- Why did you choose the cormorant? (3)- Explain why you focused on the issues you did in the book? (7)- How did you

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