Schools Library Service Book Awards 2019

Every year the Warwickshire Schools Library Service runs the school book awards seeing it as a terrific opportunity for pupils to enjoy reading and discussion together. 

The awards are split into two categories - one for secondary and one for juniors - and they provide an excellent opportunity to promote reading for pleasure and encourage literacy across different subjects. 

Don't miss your opportunity to join in the Junior Book Awards 2019!

The SLS has just launched their very popular Junior Book Award with primary schools. This is ideal for Year 5 and Year 6 pupils, and a great event to take part in as a class, particularly for Year 6 after their SATS.  You can find out more information here.

Please get in touch with Warwickshire SLS if you would like to take part or for more information: schoolslibraryservice@warwickshire.gov.uk

Secondary Book Awards 2019

This year's Secondary Book Awards culminated in a special event at The Bridgehouse Theatre last week, where 14 schools were represented. Students at participating schools read a shortlist of books, all published in 2018, and then voted for their favourite. This year all of the authors attended the final ceremony, creating a real sense of excitement in the theatre as they waited to hear who the overall winner was!

We are delighted to announce that the winner for the Warwickshire Secondary Book Award 2019 is S.T.A.G.S by M. A. Bennett.

Marina Bennett said: ‘I had a great morning. Wonderful to meet my fellow authors and such passionate young readers…Books can make your dreams come true, and one of mine came true today.  Without libraries and readers I wouldn't have been on that stage!’

Pictured above are all the authors (Marina Bennett holds her certificate) together with Cllr John Holland who kindly attended and presented competition prizes and the main award, also Ayub Khan, Head of Libraries and Stella Thebridge, Manager of the SLS.