In Northumberland Deputy Head Caroline Bilton’s push for better reading skills, especially amongst children from disadvantaged backgrounds, has seen her take up an extra training role helping teachers use best practice. Interview by Nicola Baird.
Miranda Mckearney: What’s your empathy superpower?
Where did the idea of book-based empathy building come from? And what are the highlights of Empathy Day on June 9? Miranda Mckearney from the EmpathyLab explains. Interview by Nicola Baird
David Pullar: Scotland’s Traveller legacy
“Let me tell you a little story…” is the way author David Pullar starts many of his answers.
Victoria Williamson: Lessons from The Ugly Duckling
Long stints working teaching with Voluntary Service Overseas, and a travel habit, have inspired Scottish teacher and author Victoria Williamson’s strangely magical adventures which show readers how it feels to be someone else, ranging from a refugee to someone with ADHD.
Alan Gibbons: For the many
Find out more about the author who launched National Libraries Week.
Nina Simon: Recognition of a career bringing libraries to life
Just how much do you need to love books to be a librarian? Manager of Redbridge SLS Nina Simon explains to Nicola Baird.