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
Jess Butterworth Interview (Ep 65)
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 que…
00:16:05 |
Thu 21 May 2020
LL Online (EP 64)
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 ju…
00:14:51 |
Thu 14 May 2020
Interesting Resources (EP 63)
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 …
00:13:58 |
Thu 07 May 2020
Ross Wickens Interview (EP 62)
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 r…
00:00:36 |
Thu 30 Apr 2020
Easter Book Reviews (EP 61)
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…
00:18:48 |
Thu 23 Apr 2020
Wonder Reading (EP 60)
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…
00:17:06 |
Thu 02 Apr 2020
Podcasting from Home (EP 59)
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 affect…
00:11:51 |
Thu 26 Mar 2020
What to Read During Isolation (EP 58)
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 y…
00:12:10 |
Thu 19 Mar 2020
A Week in the Library (EP 57)
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, S…
00:11:28 |
Thu 12 Mar 2020
Scholastic Book Fair 2020 (EP 56)
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 an…
00:14:14 |
Thu 05 Mar 2020
Building Your Library Profile (EP 55)
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 i…
00:11:28 |
Thu 27 Feb 2020
Prison A Reality (EP 54)
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…
00:16:03 |
Thu 13 Feb 2020
Simon James Green Interview (EP 53)
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 7.4…
00:13:48 |
Thu 06 Feb 2020
Alex Jones Interview (EP 52)
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…
00:13:23 |
Thu 30 Jan 2020
Excelsior Award (EP 51)
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 r…
00:11:39 |
Thu 23 Jan 2020
School Librarian Awards - Longlist (EP 50)
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 Simo…
00:24:30 |
Thu 16 Jan 2020
Reading Relay (EP 49)
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 …
00:15:55 |
Thu 09 Jan 2020
Booktrust Pack (EP 48)
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 Reynol…
00:11:44 |
Thu 12 Dec 2019
Christmas Fun (EP 47)
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 m…
00:11:14 |
Thu 05 Dec 2019
The Race To 10 Booking Street (EP 46)
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 i…
00:12:31 |
Thu 28 Nov 2019
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