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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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16:05

Jess Butterworth Interview (Ep 65)

Toot Hill Library Podcast ·

2020/05/21

In this episode, we chat with Jess about her books! At the beginning of this academic year, we gifted all our Year 7 students with a copy of 'Swimming Against the Storm'.We ask Jess the following questions:1. What came first the characters or the plot?2. What research did you do and were the people friendly?3. How did you find out about the Loop Garou myth?4. Is it important to you to promote other cultures when writing?5. What advice would you give to young writers?6. How did you get

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14:51

LL Online (EP 64)

Toot Hill Library Podcast ·

2020/05/14

In this episode, Claire and Sophie chat about Claire's LL Online creation. They then discuss what recent Covid 19 advice could mean for opening libraries. Did you know CILIP is hosting a course on just that? Then they dive into their book reviews (shoutouts to Suzanne Collins, MA Bennett and Teri Terry first).7.53 review of 'Deeplight' by Frances Hardinge, 10.49 review of 'The Dresden Files: Stormfront' by Jim Butcher and brief mention of Slay by Brittney Morris at 13.36.Next week we will

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13:58

Interesting Resources (EP 63)

Toot Hill Library Podcast ·

2020/05/07

In this episode, we chat about some of the fun & interesting things we found or took part in this week. We mention Booktrust, The Human Library and CILIP online courses.We then review our books from 6.12 - 'Nevertell' by Katharine Orton,' Rose Interrupted' by Patrice Lawrence, 'Checkmates' by Stewart Foster, 'The Star Outside My Window' by Onjali Q'Rauf, 'Ghost' by Jason Reynolds and 'Deeplight' by Frances Hardinge. On the 21st of May, we will be interviewing Jess Butterworth so stay

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0:36

Ross Wickens Interview (EP 62)

Toot Hill Library Podcast ·

2020/04/30

In this episode, Claire and Sophie chat with fellow colleague Ross Wickens. We ask him about how he got into teaching, what he likes to do in his spare time, how our P.E department has responded to remote learning and who would he want in his football 5 a side team!He then lets us know what he's been reading (10.30) 'Thinking Fast and Slow' by Daniel Kahneman and 'Black Box Thinking' by Matthew Syed.As always get in touch with us via our twitter @lounge_learning and let us know who would be

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18:48

Easter Book Reviews (EP 61)

Toot Hill Library Podcast ·

2020/04/23

In this episode, Claire and Sophie chat about what they got up to during the Easter break and then discuss all the books they read!As we read a lot of books this podcast is a little longer than usual but its packed full of amazing reviews!Starting from 1.40 and in order - 'Look Both Ways' by Jason Reynolds, 'The Boxer' by Nikesh Shukla, 'Malamander by Thomas Taylor, 'Where the Wilderness lives' by Jess Butterworth, 'No ballet shoes in Syria' by Catherine Bruton, 'The Girl who came out of

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17:06

Wonder Reading (EP 60)

Toot Hill Library Podcast ·

2020/04/02

In this week's podcast, we chat about what we've been up to in isolation. We also chat about R.J. Palacio's reading of Wonder, which happens every day at 5 pm (UK time) on twitter. We then review our books from 6.25 and in order, 'Can you see me' by Libby Scott & Rebecca Westcott, 'Frankly in Love' by David Yoon, 'The Kid Who Came From Space' by Ross Welford and 'Tiger Heart' by Penny Chrimes.If you're stuck on what to do this Easter check out these live theatre performances

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11:51

Podcasting from Home (EP 59)

Toot Hill Library Podcast ·

2020/03/26

In this episode, Claire and Sophie continue the podcast from home! We apologise for any background noise during this podcast and the audio quality. We discuss how the new quarantine rules have affected our work and we share many of the available online resources. (links below this description.)We then review the books we have been reading from 6.10 and in order: 'the Crossover' by Kwame Alexander, 'Saving midnight' by Suzy Zail and 'Frankly in Love' by David Yoon.Please stay in touch via

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12:10

What to Read During Isolation (EP 58)

Toot Hill Library Podcast ·

2020/03/19

In this episode we chat about the books we have taken to keep us entertained if isolation occurs! During these times with schools closing and many having to self-isolate, reading can be the gateway you need to help with mental-health but also to keep you stimulated.We keep this episode light-hearted and hope you are all doing well during this time. Stay healthy and keep on reading.Books we mention and in order from 1.55 - Heartstopper by Alice Oseman, Evolution by Teri Terry, A Skinful of

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11:28

A Week in the Library (EP 57)

Toot Hill Library Podcast ·

2020/03/12

In this episode, we chat about everything that has been going on this week! As always its busy busy! We chat about our fun Knowledge Organiser podcast that's coming up, our visit from Robert Miles, Science Week and what we've been reading.Reviews start at 7 mins: 'The Psychology of Time Travel' by Kate Mascarenhas and 'Devoted' by Jennifer Mathieu.Follow us on twitter for more updates @lounge_learning

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14:14

Scholastic Book Fair 2020 (EP 56)

Toot Hill Library Podcast ·

2020/03/05

In this episode we chat about our Scholastic Book Fair and how amazing it is!We mention some of the books that are in the fair and then review our books from 9.27. The Dog Runner by Bren MacDibble and A Place Called Perfect by Helena Duggan.As always follow us on our twitter @lounge_learning and don't forget to look into getting a book fair they are a great way to get books into your library.

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11:28

Building Your Library Profile (EP 55)

Toot Hill Library Podcast ·

2020/02/27

In this episode, Claire & Sophie talk about building your library's profile. They focus on contacting performance directors and creating displays based around the curriculum. If you already do this in your library please share your tips & advice with us on how to make this bigger & better.We then review our books starting from 4 mins and in order: The unpredictability of being human by Linni Ingemundsen, The Excelsior blue and red shortlists and Open Road Summer by Emery

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16:03

Prison A Reality (EP 54)

Toot Hill Library Podcast ·

2020/02/13

In this episode we are joined by Prison A Reality. The Learning Lounge was part of a Year 9 PSHE Day and hosted Prison A Reality. We decided to ask them some questions on our podcast to find out what they were all about. We discuss jobs in prisons, why they talk in schools, the state of UK prisons and of course BOOKS - Battle Scars by Jason Fox (not Jamie Fox)!Later Claire & Sophie chat about what they've been reading; Gentleman's Guide to vice & Virtue by Mackenzi Lee,Lightening

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13:48

Simon James Green Interview (EP 53)

Toot Hill Library Podcast ·

2020/02/06

In this episode we interview author Simon James Green. We ask him about his books, writing about representation and his 8 book deal with Scholastic. Our students then ask Simon their questions at 7.45.No book reviews in this episode just amazing conversation! Don't forget to follow us on twitter @lounge_learning and Simon @simonjamesgreen

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13:23

Alex Jones Interview (EP 52)

Toot Hill Library Podcast ·

2020/01/30

In this episode we interview one of our students. Alex is an avid cook and a talented singer. She chats to us about the cooking competition she has looming, the productions she's been in and what she's currently reading.We then start our book reviews from 6 mins: 'Because of you' by Eve Ainsworth, 'Harry Potter' by J.K Rowling, 'Skylarks'by Karen Gregory, 'Call it what you want' by Brigid Kemmerer and 'Bookshop girl' by Chloe Coles.A reminder that next week we will be joined by Simon James

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11:39

Excelsior Award (EP 51)

Toot Hill Library Podcast ·

2020/01/23

In this episode we chat about the Excelsior Award. As it is our first time taking part we discuss the shortlists, the resources and ask for tips on how to run it successfully!Then we start our book reviews from 6.17 - 'Noah can't even' by Simon James Green, 'My Hero Academia: Vol 3' by Kouhei Horikoshi, 'Fairy Tail' by Hiro Mashima, 'D.O.G.S' by M.A.Bennett and 'Skylarks' by Karen Gregory.As always follow us on twitter @Lounge_Learning.

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24:30

School Librarian Awards - Longlist (EP 50)

Toot Hill Library Podcast ·

2020/01/16

In this episode we chat about The School Librarian Awards which are run by SLA. Claire goes through the next step and what it means to be long-listed.Reviews begin at 6.23 - 'Noah Can't Even' by Simon James Green, 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz' by Heather Morris, 'Looking at the Stars' by Lewis Hine, 'In Real Life' by Cory Doctorow and Jen Wang.As always follow us on twitter @lounge_learning

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15:55

Reading Relay (EP 49)

Toot Hill Library Podcast ·

2020/01/09

In this episode we chat about our competition the Reading Relay and then we review our Christmas reads! This ep is a bit longer today due to the volumes we read over the break. Reviews begin at 5.20 - 'One would think the deep' by Claire Zorn, 'Chessboxer' by Stephen Davies, 'Large expanse of sea' by Tahereh Mafi, 'Night of the party' by Tracey Mathias, 'The surface breaks' by Louise O'Neill, 'The Harm Tree' by Rose Edwards, 'DOGS' by M.A Bennett and 'Noah can't even' by Simon James

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11:44

Booktrust Pack (EP 48)

Toot Hill Library Podcast ·

2019/12/12

In this episode we discuss the new Booktrust pack including Race to the Frozen North by Catherine Johnson, Looking at the Stars by Lewis Hine, Lightening Mary by Anthea Simmons, Ghost by Jason Reynolds and The Dog Runner by Bren Macdibble.We then let you know which books we've chosen to be our Christmas reads! From 5 mins - Eat Dirt by Goldy Moldavsky, A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi, The Harm Tree by Rose Edwards, Surface Breaks by Louise O'Neill, Chessboxer by Stephen Davies,

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11:14

Christmas Fun (EP 47)

Toot Hill Library Podcast ·

2019/12/05

In this episode we chat about all the fun little things we have been up to in the past week. Including, ESU MACE competition, our own debate-off, Ultimate Manga Quiz, Christmas raffle, scrabble and more!We then review what we have been reading. Eat Dirt by Goldy Moldavsky (5.44) and Check Please by Ngozi Ukazu (9 mins)Remember to follow us @lounge_learning and if you want The Ultimate Manga Quiz just let us know!

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12:31

The Race To 10 Booking Street (EP 46)

Toot Hill Library Podcast ·

2019/11/28

In this episode we chat about our new display The Race To 10 Booking Street. To get students more involved in politics we have started a campaign but with books. 11 lucky authors have been battling it out.After we review what we have been reading (6 mins) - Eat Dirt by Goldy Moldavsky, Sweetfreak by Sophie McKenzie, The Gentleman's Guide to vice and Virtue by McKenzie Lee, Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and The School For Good and Evil by Soman Chainani.As always don't forget to follow us

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