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Barbara Band

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#Charteredlibrarian #consultant #trainer #reviewer #writer #books #schoollibraries #diversity #inclusion #environment - she/her

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Joined June 2012
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We mourn the passing of Patrick Stewart, who inspired countless individuals at NASA (and beyond) to boldly go where no one has gone before.
Image description: A packed, sparkling starfield captured by our Hubble telescope — with strange new worlds potentially awaiting. Credit: ESA/Hubble and NASA, R. Cohen

ALT Image description: A packed, sparkling starfield captured by our Hubble telescope — with strange new worlds potentially awaiting. Credit: ESA/Hubble and NASA, R. Cohen

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There are some great ideas in this!
QuestFriendz (@QuestFriendz) profile pictureQuestFriendz@QuestFriendzOct 29
🎃Are you as excited about Halloween as the SuperQuesters are? Check out these spooky stem projects you can make from Kids Craft Room including: 🔮Witch’s potion 🕷️Climbing spiders 👻Flying Ghost 🎃Pumpkin volcano experiment Start making now: tinyurl.com/bdwss8u7
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Great follow-up to 'This Book Will Make You an Artist'. 25 scientists from across time & the world - some familiar, others little known. Details about their discoveries plus experiments to try at home. Age 7-11yrs. @nosycrowbooks
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Into Thin Air by S. E. Durrant @NosyCrowBooks is a story about family, friendship, resilience & hope. Aimed at 9-11 years, optimistic Jade and anxious Luna will draw readers in to their search for answers about their missing father.
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Great thread especially the sixth post.
David McMenemy (@DrDMcMenemy) profile pictureDavid McMenemy@DrDMcMenemyOct 17
Thread on Sally Rooney thing. There's a great quip at the end of "The Untouchables" where a journalist asks Elliot Ness what he will do if Prohibition is repealed, and he replies, "I think I'll have a drink!".
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Currently on the Shinkansen traveling from Hiroshima to Tokyo and reading @PrimaMag - and an article about libraries! Can't get away from them, even when I'm halfway across the world 😂
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QuestFriendz@QuestFriendzOct 15
🔎 Crack the Case with @Browns_Books #NationalYearofReading2026 October theme, including four SuperQuesters books: ☀️ The Case of the Stolen Sun ⚙️ The Case of the Missing Memory 🛩️ The Case of the Great Energy Robbery 🌵 Desert Danger Discover more: tinyurl.com/BRdesertdanger
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If you're ever in Kanazawa, Japan, ignore the tourist spots & head to the Tsudoh Music Bar. Great prices, food cooked to order & live music. A perfect evening.
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Well, this was a twisty story that kept me guessing! #TheExperiment by @AndersenPress. A middle-grade sci-fi with aliens, a hidden space ship, a huge hoax and cats.
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It's been a heavy month ... (should add that most of these were drunk by the husband!)
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This is one of those books that makes you go wow! Monsters, beasts & magical creatures, all stunningly illustrated. Aimed at 8-12yrs, it would also appeal to older readers (though might give younger ones nightmares) #Monsterlogica - a #musthave for the #schoollibrary @QuartoKids
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Like many, 1066 & the #BayeuxTapestry are connected in my head but I've never given either much thought so found this book a delightful intro to what, why, how, who-aimed at 5-7 yrs #primary it's perfect for exploring that part of Britain's history. @NosyCrowBooks @britishmuseum
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Delightful and fun - the 6 yr old g/d and I spent hours exploring the whimsical illustrations, opening flaps and looking for hidden mice. #CatFamilyBirthday by @QuartoKids
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‘Literacy products’??? I remember things called ‘books’ .
Tes magazine (@tes) profile pictureTes magazine@tesSep 17
📚 Literacy products can end up promising much and delivering little, which is especially problematic when school budgets are so low – here, two English specialists offer tips for investing in effective solutions tes.com/magazine/teaching-le…
How to avoid buying literacy products that don’t deliver

How to avoid buying literacy products that don’t deliver

Tight budgets often end up being spent on literacy programmes that aren’t effective, write Laura Spargo and Sarah Bagshaw-McCormick, as they set out what to ask yourself before you buy

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Created by me vs created by AI!
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QuestFriendz@QuestFriendzSep 15
📜Introduce pupils to Ancient Egypt and hieroglyphs by decoding mysterious hidden messages with @pauliancross using the free lesson plan in this month’s @TeachPrimary @teachwire. Inspired by SuperQuesters Mission: Desert Danger🌵 tinyurl.com/5ejkf7zf
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YA graphic novel memoir that looks at the 'troubled teen' industry in the US, through the personal experiences of the author. Emotional & disturbing - I powered through this book as couldn't put it down! @quarto
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A rather fun story about a greedy squirrel hoarding nuts & a naughty bird stealing them. Although it's a counting book, there's a message about sharing too. #picturebook @quartokids
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Great to see another book in this fantastic series @QuestFriendz Readers can join the #SuperQuesters in a thrilling adventure to stop the destruction of a desert. Encourages STEM skills for 6-9 yr olds. Get the whole series for your #schoollibrary
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The rich have moved to Mars & are still draining the Earth of resources, those who can buy a ticket to Starlight City. The rest struggle to survive & hope to win a ticket in the weekly lottery. Gripping dystopian story of friendship & hope. Scarily topical! Age 10+. @TroikaBooks
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