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 85: Reading Week 2021 (EP 85)
In this episode, Claire and Sophie chat about their annual reading week! They also share the poems they wrote for their poetry slam - one is about Glastonbury and the other about Dungeons and Dragons…
00:14:36 |
Thu 29 Apr 2021
Episode 84: Back to School (EP 84)
Claire and Sophie are back with their fortnightly podcast. After a brief hiatus due to testing & a cyber attack, Claire and Sophie sit down and discuss returning to school, what they've been up to an…
00:14:48 |
Thu 15 Apr 2021
Episode 83: WBD Hype (EP 83)
In this episode Claire and Sophie recap on their busy plans - LGBTQ+ history month, Storytelling competition, and the WBD hype train! We mention some amazing librarians you should follow on Twitter i…
00:16:54 |
Thu 25 Feb 2021
Episode 82: Sophie Anderson Interview (EP 82)
In this episode, Claire & Sophie interview author Sophie Anderson. Sophie Anderson has written three books including: 'The House with Chicken Legs', 'The Girl who Speaks Bear' and 'The Castle of Tang…
00:48:53 |
Thu 04 Feb 2021
Episode 81: Britannica School (EP 81)
In this episode, Claire and Sophie discuss Britannica School. They discuss how it works, what it offers and is it worth the money.From 8 minutes onwards they review books! Starting with 'Eight Pieces…
00:18:26 |
Thu 21 Jan 2021
Episode 80: Library Lockdown #2 (EP 80)
In this episode, Claire and Sophie discuss the new lockdown. They discuss online provisions and ebooks. Let us know how you are getting on this lockdown and your opinions on ebooks! Either leave a co…
00:19:34 |
Thu 07 Jan 2021
Episode 79: Christmas Podcast (EP 79)
In this episode, we discuss our Christmas Raffle, our author talk with Ele Fountain and then we review our books; 'Heartbreak Boys' by Simon James Green (4.38) and 'You should see me in a crown' by L…
00:10:59 |
Thu 03 Dec 2020
Opening the Library (EP 78)
In this episode, we chat about changing our COVID-19 procedures and opening the library to more year groups. We also mention great books to suggest to year 8 & 9.We then go on to review what we have …
00:15:51 |
Thu 19 Nov 2020
YA Book Reviews (EP 77)
In this podcast we chat about some amazing YA books on our new November Display. We also review our half-time reads. 'The 57 Bus' by Dashka Slater (1.30), 'Children of Virtue & Vengeance' by Tomi Ade…
00:17:59 |
Thu 05 Nov 2020
Yet Another, 50 Fab Fiction (EP 76)
In this episode, we discuss our new 50 fab fiction display. Of course we cannot go through every book but we do go through a few!'Farewell Tour of a Terminal Optimist' by John Young (1.18), 'Checkmat…
00:15:41 |
Thu 15 Oct 2020
Big Draw & New Display (EP 75)
Due to COVID-19 the LL is not as busy as it used to be! Because of this our podcasts will now be posted every fortnight instead of weekly.In this episode we chat about our Big Draw Competition and so…
00:15:04 |
Thu 01 Oct 2020
Going Virtual (EP 74)
In this episode, we chat about adapting to library life during COVID-19. Many school libraries have struggled with getting book borrowing back on track with so much red tape in place. We talk about a…
00:13:06 |
Thu 17 Sep 2020
Summer Book Reviews (EP 73)
In this episode, we review all the books we read over the summer.Starting with 'Black Flamingo' by Dean Atta (45), 'Starfish' by Akemi Dawn Bowman (2.15), 'Truly Devious' by Maureen Johnson (3.58), '…
00:16:08 |
Thu 10 Sep 2020
Lucas Maxwell Interview (Ep 72)
In this episode, we interview school librarian Lucas Maxwell. Lucas works at Glenthorne secondary school in London. He has been the librarian there for nine years and won school librarian of the year…
00:20:01 |
Thu 16 Jul 2020
Shelley Devine Interview (EP 71)
In this episode, we chat with one of our English teachers. Shelley starts by telling us how she got into teaching.Then she lets us know all about etymology and how she is helping students understand …
00:15:26 |
Thu 09 Jul 2020
Summer Reading Challenge (EP 70)
In this episode, we mention our English departments Summer Reading Challenge. Our students have to read books from certain categories, every time they complete a book they earn a raffle ticket. In Se…
00:15:36 |
Thu 02 Jul 2020
CILIP Chartership and more! (EP 69)
In this episode, Claire & Sophie reflect on their week. Claire finished her CILIP course and is now a chartered librarian! She chats about her journey and how it feels. They then discuss welcoming th…
00:13:45 |
Thu 25 Jun 2020
What to read during Pride (EP 68)
In this episode, Claire & Sophie discuss some of their favourite LGBTQ+ reads. Throughout the podcast they also let you know some facts about Pride month.So want to read more LGBTQ+ YA books then loo…
00:14:11 |
Thu 18 Jun 2020
Half-Term Book Reviews (EP 67)
In this episode, we reveal the book we are gifting our new year 7's - Boy 87 by Ele Fountain.We then review all the books we have read! In order: 'Farwell Tour of a Terminal Optimist' by John Young (…
00:19:01 |
Thu 11 Jun 2020
Olena Waskiewicz Interview - The Human Library (EP 66)
In this episode, we interview Olena who runs a Human Library in Winchester. We ask her what the Human Library is, how to run an event, which books you can read and what she is reading at the moment.F…
00:13:52 |
Thu 04 Jun 2020
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