{"id":346,"date":"2026-10-05T11:52:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T11:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/data.247lib.com\/?p=346"},"modified":"2026-10-05T11:52:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T11:52:39","slug":"october-newsletter-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/data.247lib.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/05\/october-newsletter-2\/","title":{"rendered":"October Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October is one of the busiest and most exciting months in the school library calendar, packed with opportunities to promote reading, creativity, inclusion and learning. With new arrivals finding their feet in the library as well as new books, reading lists, displays and promotions, you have your hands full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So many activities start at the beginning of October, but do not let this stop you extending these activities throughout October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Throughout October &#8211; Black History Month<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">October is an opportunity to promote black authors and any authors with different ethnic origins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create reading displays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invite pupils to research influential black figures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage discussions around diversity and inclusion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5-11 October : Libraries Week<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Libraries week is an opportunity for schools to promote the school library, reading and learning. External parties such as authors and the public are prepared to offer their services to contribute towards your activities FREE of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Author visits and virtual talks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poetry reading and writing competitions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book-themed quizzes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reading challenges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage students to &#8216;like&#8217; items in your catalogue highlighting books, events, artwork and displays which appeal to them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage students to &#8216;review&#8217; books they have read and provide star-ratings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Library inductions for new pupils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Displays highlighting new titles and diverse books.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Activities linked to literacy, wellbeing and inclusion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotion of student artwork through the school&#8217;s library portal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highlight other subjects such as STEM through books, displays and contributions from other teachers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reading lists completed? Either librarians or teachers can create reading lists and allocate them to their classes. Teachers can create reading lists using the school library portal and allocate the lists to their students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5-11 October : Dyslexia Awareness Week<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a dyslexic myself, I realise that dyslexia is not so much a disability but an ability. As a dyslexic my brain works differently, which can be extremely useful in many ways, but reading is not straightforward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increase an understanding of dyslexia, and celebrate the unique capabilities of dyslexic learners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage everyone to understand the abilities which dyslexic learners have. Dyslexia is an ability and not a disability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote dyslexia-friendly books<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduce students to audiobooks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reading technology demonstrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inclusive reading sessions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Famous dyslexics display e.g. Sir Richard Branson, Agatha Christie, Holly Willoughby, Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">31 October 2026: Halloween<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Halloween has become popular with secondary pupils, because it allows students to express their desire to be creative. This year Halloween falls on a Saturday, but the end of the month is just as good a time to celebrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Horror and mystery book display<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Judge a Book By Its Cover&#8221; challenge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Library treasure hunt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gothic literature display<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scary short-story competition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reading for Pleasure:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>October is a great time to start some creative activities.:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Book Bingo<\/strong> &#8211; read an award winner, read a graphic novel, read a book published this year, read an autobiography<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Decorate a Bookmark Competition<\/strong> &#8211; this is low cost and always successful. Your best bookmarks can be showcased on your school library portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bookface Competition<\/strong> &#8211; choose books you want to promote and ask students to photgraph the bookcovers and embed them in real-life scenes which can be published on your school library portal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>October is one of the busiest and most exciting months in the school library calendar, packed with opportunities to promote reading, creativity, inclusion and learning. With new arrivals finding their feet in the library as well as new books, reading lists, displays and promotions, you have your hands full. 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