Our picks for Books of the Week over the summer are perfect for back to school season!

From thrilling adventure stories to magical fairytales our Books of the Week webpage has a selection for all readers

Explore our recommendations by heading to the link in our bio

Whether you're prepping for the new school year or enjoying the last few days of summer holidays, why not head over to our website and catch up with our news and blog?

Throughout the new term, we'll keep you updated with advice from our Schools Team and Librarians, plus exciting content from children's and young adult authors and illustrators

News and blog page in our bio!

Starting at secondary school can be a challenge for many pupils. It can also be a challenge for the teachers supporting them, too, whether they are saying goodbye to their Year 6 class, or welcoming them to Year 7.

Sharing the right book with your class or encouraging independent reading can help boost children's confidence and help them understand the complex feelings that arise during a time of change. Swipe to see some reading recommendations for Transition students from our Children's Book Specialist, Natalie!

Looking for more Transition recommendations? Go to our bio for Natalie's complete book list

Furniture Manager Isha showcases our newest entries for Books of the Week! This week it's YA novel, Sisters of the Moon by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick and children’s novel, The Secret of Golden Island by Natasha Farrant

Sisters of the Moon explores the journey of Suzy Button who is grieving. Grieving for her dead mother, but also for the friends she's left behind, the father who no longer laughs and the life she once had. In desperation she finds herself in the garden in the middle of the night, under the light of the supermoon, wishing everything would change

Children’s librarian, Katie adored “the absorbing tale with a touch of magical realism, we see a beautiful friendship with a rather mysterious new girl. Suzy is an engaging protagonist and her internal chatter perfectly captures teen worries.”

Our second Book of the Week, The Secret of the Golden Island, follows two friends dealt a bad hand by fate and desperate to start again on their very own island. "The island represents the past, the environment and dreams and the descriptions are lavish and delightful."

Emma, children’s librarian loved how “the author keeps the reader close as if we are all sitting around a campfire listening to the riveting tale, we can hear the lapping of the sea and feel the wind in our hair.”

Explore our Books of the Week. Link in bio

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Penwortham Primary School in Preston needed a new, inviting library space to encourage their pupils on their reading journey. Interior Design Manager Jess supported them throughout the process, from initial design to installation. "With good communication, the designers helped us and listened to our suggestions. They really understood the vision we were going for."

We love the end result, with the school's decoration complementing the installed furniture and artificial tree

Get in touch and learn more about how we can help you create the perfect library space for your school.