Toot Hill Library Podcast
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
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 15 minutes
- Episodes
- 100
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2022
Episode 123: Our Last Podcast At Toot Hill School - Our New Podcast can be found in the description
In this episode Claire & Sophie reflect on their many years as school librarians. They focus on their favourite moments and sum up why being a school librarian is such a rewarding experience. A new p…
00:24:24 |
Thu 23 Jun 2022
Episode 125: Pride Podcast FT. Sydney (EP 124)
In this episode Claire and Sophie interview Sydney. Sydney is the newly appointed Diversity Ambassador at Toot Hill College and identifies as Asexual and Nonbinary. They tell us more about what it me…
00:17:02 |
Thu 16 Jun 2022
Episode 122: Pride Podcast FT. Miss Gibbs (EP 123)
In this episode Claire and Sophie interview Miss Gibbs. Miss Gibbs helps run the Diversity Group at school and identifies as bisexual. She tells us more about what it means to be bisexual and her exp…
00:13:54 |
Thu 09 Jun 2022
Episode 124: Darren Bicknell Interview (EP 122)
In this episode, Claire and Sophie interview Retired Professional Cricket player Darren Bicknell. Darren delivered a talk to our students today about getting into professional cricket, his experience…
00:14:09 |
Thu 26 May 2022
Episode 121: Mental Health - Loneliness (EP 121)
In this episode, Claire and Sophie chat about Mental Health Week and focus on Loneliness. How can reading help you! With mention to the amazing Happiful magazine which we subscribe too. We then revie…
00:16:43 |
Thu 19 May 2022
Episode 120: Book Catch Up (EP 120)
In this episode, Claire and Sophie talk about their recent library activities and then talk books!- Movie Night - reviewing the secret garden - Year 7 Gifted book - Phil Earle's amazing, 'While the S…
00:23:24 |
Thu 12 May 2022
Episode 119: Mark Ballabon Interview (EP 119)
In this episode, Claire and Sophie chat to debut YA author Mark Ballabon. Mark has recently published his book 'Home: My life in the universe'. This podcast is bursting with fantastical philosophical…
00:20:40 |
Thu 05 May 2022
Episode 118: World Book Night & Heartstopper (EP 118)
In this episode, Claire and Sophie discuss World Book Night (0.11 - 4.26), The Heartstopper phenomenon (4.26 -6.03) and their upcoming author visit with Mark Ballabon (6.03-7.02). Shoutout to St Geo…
00:20:00 |
Thu 28 Apr 2022
Episode 117: Easter Reading 2022 (EP 117)
Claire and Sophie read loads over the Easter Holidays! They dive straight into their reviews:Books Reviewed:'Not my problem' by Ciara Smyth (0.34)'Everyone dies famous in a small town' by Bonnie-Sue …
00:20:28 |
Thu 21 Apr 2022
Episode 116: Nova Inter-School Debate Ft. Hridya & Hannah (EP 116)
In this episode, Claire and Sophie chat to Hridya and Hannah - students at Toot Hill School. The students chat to us about the first ever Nova Inter-School Debate Competition. They talk us through th…
00:12:26 |
Thu 31 Mar 2022
Episode 115: Carnegie Shortlist 2022 (EP 115)
Claire and Sophie talk about the Carnegie shortlist. 'When the Sky Falls' by Phil Earle'The Crossing' by Manjeet Mann'Punching the Air' by Ibi Zoboi and Yusef Salaam'Tsunami Girl' by Julian Sedgwick …
00:20:37 |
Thu 24 Mar 2022
Episode 114: Controversial Fiction (EP 114)
In this episode, Claire & Sophie discuss the recent controversy surrounding a cancelled author visit. They lay out the facts and then offer their support to Simon James Green and express the importan…
00:19:04 |
Thu 17 Mar 2022
Episode 113: National Careers Week 2022 (EP 113)
In this episode, Claire and Sophie talk about National Careers Week. They talk about the importance of careers education in school and then discuss how their own career paths have turned out. Includi…
00:18:56 |
Thu 10 Mar 2022
Episode 112: World Book Day 2022 (EP 112)
In this episode Claire & Sophie chat about World Book Day! They discuss what they are doing to celebrate and what the School is doing too. After they review their books!Book Reviews:'The Supreme Lie…
00:16:20 |
Thu 03 Mar 2022
Episode 111: Great School Libraries (EP 111)
In this episode, Claire and Sophie talk about the importance of school libraries and what amazing things they offer for students. The Great School Library Campaign is currently in its second phase an…
00:21:25 |
Thu 24 Feb 2022
Episode 110: So many BOOKS! (EP 110)
In this episode Claire & Sophie talk about what they have been up to! Including Reading Week, Setting up a library, and our National Storytelling Competition. They then review the books they've read …
00:25:47 |
Thu 10 Feb 2022
Episode 109: Ben Davis Interview (EP 109)
In this episode, Claire and Sophie interview author Ben Davis!Questions below:Ben's writing journey (1.05)Ben's passion for poetry (4.53)Ben's Twitter Activity (7.59)All about the Soup Movement (8.41…
00:18:30 |
Wed 02 Feb 2022
Episode 108: Reading Week 2022 (EP 108)
In this episode Claire & Sophie talk about their Reading Week plans including: Ben Davis Author visit, Marvel Munch, Bookheads Quiz and Harry Potter Book Night! They then review the books they've bee…
00:20:12 |
Thu 27 Jan 2022
Episode 107: Holiday Book Reviews (EP 107)
In this episode Claire & Sophie dive straight into their holiday book reviews! Both went on a reading spree so there are many to discuss.Books reviewed are:'Arctic Zoo' by Robert Muchamore (0.59)'The…
00:20:49 |
Thu 20 Jan 2022
Episode 106: Ross Welford Interview (EP 106)
In this episode, Claire and Sophie interview author Ross Welford!Questions below:Ross's writing journey (0.41)About the '1000 Year Old Boy' (1.50)Which book is Ross's favourite (3.43)Discussion on Ro…
00:11:38 |
Thu 23 Dec 2021
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