Episode 30 - Why Investing in Your School Library Can Boost Your School Inspection Grade

School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 30For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-30/Part 1Book postUnder a Fire-Red Sky by Geraldine McCaughreanOur Tree by Jessica MeserveWe are All Animals by Ben Hoare and Christopher Lloyd, illustrated by Mark RuffleReal-life Mysteries: Tales of Scary Beasts by Susan Martineau, illustrated by Vicky BarkerHow Not to Share a Pizza by Tracy Curren, illustrated by Lauren BeardI Am Strong Just Being Me by Laura Dockrill and Kip AlizadehHank Goes Honk by Maudie Powell-Tuck and Duncan BeedieBlue, Barry and Pancakes 2 by Dan Abdo & Jason PattersonJack-Jack and the Return of the Chickens by Ben GarrodThe Boy with Big Decisions by Helen RutterThe First Year by Matt GoodfellowClem Fatale Has Been Betrayed by Eve Wersocki MorrisDreamslinger by Graci KimNot That Kind Of Hero by Alexia CasaleSolo by Grainne O'BrienWhere Shadows Meet by Patrice CaldwellRundown - top 30 children's and YA books to buy in May 2025Land of the Last Wildcat by Lui SitA Flash of Neon by Sophie CameronI'm Going to Make a Friend by Darren Chetty & Sandhya PrabhatSo Devin Wore a Skirt by Shireen Lalji & Lucy FlemingTraumaland by Josh SilverValley of the Vikings by Liz KesslerEvie and Maryam's Family Tree by Janeen HayatShrapnel Boys by Jenny PearsonPiet Cools Off by Peter & Carina WohllebenThe Boy in the Tree by Lisa ThompsonThe Thrashers by Julie SotoBreakthrough by Omar SharifEpic Cities by Sam Sedgman & Daniel LongThe Other Girl by Emily BarrGet Dressed! By Katy CanalesEpic FACTopia! By Rose DavidsonThe Glass Heart by Sally GardnerLetters to a Dog by Piers TordaySuperQuesters Mission: River Crest Rescue by Paul Ian CrossOut There in the Wild by James Carter, Dom Conlon & Nicola DaviesA Killing at the Box Office by Paul WestmorelandThe World of Maxime by Lucile de PesloanStitch Head: The Pirate's Eye by Guy Bass & Pete WilliamsonThe Squid Squad by Aoife DooleyLittle Lim and the Golden Treasure by Frann Preston-GannonThe Blockbusters! By Frank Cottrell-BoyceThe Battle of Farrowfell by Ravena GuronThe Man Who Loved Libraries by Andrew Larsen & Katty MaureI Dare You by Tamsin WinterAliya and the Shop of Second Chances by Laila RifaatAll the Lost Souls by Amie JordanMay 2025 books of the monthFiction: A Flash of Neon by Sophie CameronNonfiction: Volcano by Claire Saxby & Jess RacklyeftPicture book: I'm going to make a friend by Darren Chetty & Sandhya PrabhatPart 2Our recommended books for preschoolNew book pitches: The Fighting Spirit by Rob Keeley, Zee Zee The Humble Bee by Michael Obiora. Molly the Moo by Paul SimpsonPart 3Investing in Your School Library Can Boost Your School Inspection Grade!Credits and licensing3rd party sounds are licensed. Audit: https://bit.ly/3TFkwslSupport the show