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Engaging and empowering school libraries is a podcast that aims to raise the profile of school libraries by talking about topics that are current across education and teaching. We talk about issues that impact school libraries and invite guests to come along and speak on selected topics keeping our chats lively, engaging and current. We hope you enjoy listening. Find more CPD for school librarians and teachers here https://www.elizabethahutchinson.com/
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In this episode, school librarians Donna Bird, Jennifer Horan, and my regular co-host Ruth Maloney join me to discuss the current trends in teenage fiction, whether books today gravitate more towards heavier themes rather than humor, and how these trends impact young readers.
The conversation touches on the challenges and opportunities faced by librarians in curating collections that both engage and empower students. They also offer insights into guiding reluctant readers, the influence of social media on reading choices, and the need for diverse genres, including humor and fantasy, in teenage fiction. Whether you're a librarian, educator, or book enthusiast, this episode provides invaluable perspectives on fostering a love for reading among young people.
Join us as we celebrate the magic of connecting the right book with the right reader and share our curated list of must-read titles for teenagers.
Donna's top picks
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Internment by Samira Ahmed
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Fable by Adrienne Young
Scythe by Neal Shusterman
Jennifer's top picks
A Skinful of Shadows by Frances Hardinge, - Escapist
Maus by Art Spiegelman, - Graphic historical
The Number 57 bus - by Dashka Slater, - thought provoking nonfiction
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams - humour
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