Knock-out Books for Senior School

Recommendations and ideas for good reads - books which are likely to appeal to girls and boys of this age group (15-18 years).

The focus will be on more recent publications including graphic novels, manga and fotonovelas as well as  non fiction such as memoirs / autobiography. The presentation will incorporate students' comments and views and offer you the chance to rave about books you know.

 Audience:  High school

 Workshop materials:

 Bring along 1 or 2 books to share.

Presenters:

Sarah Eccleston

International School Singapore

Library Manager

seccleston@iss.edu.sg

Previous to my current position with ISS, I've been a library assistant, domestic engineer, school librarian, public library CEO and the shifty character who blacks out information on secret government documents. Philosophical position on literacy - Less focus on the 'must reads' and more focus 'want to reads'.  I'll be talking about graphic novels, manga, and fotonovelas.  You can check out my list of graphic novels and manga at: http://www.worldcat.org/profiles/seccleston/lists.

Jocelyn Holden

Overseas Family School

High School Teacher-Librarian

jocelyn_holden@ofs.edu.sg

Currently, I'm a mash-up of teacher librarian, high school English teacher and IB Extended Essay co-ordinator. I was involved with running a large high school library in New Zealand before Singapore. I've started a list of non fiction books I will be discussing on worldcat.org and will add to this over the next weeks. See http://www.worldcat.org/profiles/ofshstl/lists/272767 (Thanks Katie D for the idea)

 Computer, screen, projector, speakers.