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Bookflix and Chill. Earlier this week I stumbled upon a video which was doing the rounds on EduTwitter. A school library, inspired by a number of other schools with Netflix displays, had created a visual for their school library. “Bookflix” had been born. pic.twitter.com/m2FHwm77Ze— Kings Langley School Library (@klslibrary) February 15, 2019 Inspired, I set out to use what I knew about PowerPoint and simple animation to create my own version. It was a little bit popular.

Jumped on the hype train for Bookflix, going to introduce it in my class during reading time, to help my children select new books, then create a version for the school library. pic.twitter.com/qvfT9brXPj— Luke James (@LukeJamesTeach) February 18, 2019 A number of EduTwitter users asked me to explain how I created my version, especially as you can select the books to find additional information. There is a template at the bottom of this page, should you wish to use it. 1) Create a blank PowerPoint slide, save this file as ‘Bookflix’. Bookflix. Cilip ckg diversity review f. Cilip ckg diversity review f. Reading flip guides. SLA - Information Book Award 2018. Shortlist for 2018 The School Library Association announces the shortlist for the eighth annual SLA Information Book Award.

Chair of the Judges Chris Brown said: “This is the eighth year of the Awards and it is an absolute delight to have received more brilliant, attractive and amazing books than ever. Inevitably that wonderful abundance has made judging and choices more difficult and this shortlist reflects the incredibly high standards publishers are achieving in producing information books for our young readers.” From our sponsor, Hilary Murray Hill, CEO of Hachette Children’s Group commented: “I am fiercely proud of our sponsorship of the SLA Information Book Awards. The School Library Association is pleased to announce the shortlist for each age category as follows: 7 and under Congratulations to all our shortlisted authors, illustrators and publishers.

Voting for the Children’s Choice from the shortlists will be open shortly as will some activity ideas for the books. Sponsors. 7 juicy facts you didn’t know about James and the Giant Peach. Book Review Template | Toppsta | Toppsta. The Moderately Large World Book Day Quiz 2018.