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Cathartic Reads

Posted on 05/02/2013 by Bea Turvey apprentice author and witch

If you’re reading this without the right glasses on please let me clarify – cathartic, NOT catheter, so if you’re expecting some fascinating insight into the literary world of all things urinary please know that disappointment will follow. As many … Continue reading →

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Reading Diary

Posted on 07/05/2011 by Bea Turvey apprentice author and witch

In my son’s school the children have to keep a reading diary more to show that they have been reading rather than a record of what has been read.  Today, on FB, someone posted a list of ‘classics’ and asked which … Continue reading →

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Closing the doors on literacy

Posted on 02/02/2011 by Bea Turvey apprentice author and witch

This evening I attended a consultation on the proposed closure of Chinnor Library.  A consultation.  It is very important that that particular word be noted for this evening it was less consultation and more ‘this is what we are going to … Continue reading →

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Fragile Minds

Posted on 05/12/2010 by Bea Turvey apprentice author and witch

As  most of you know, I work in a school library.  Now, aswell as having material to support the curriculum, we stock items that appeal and will broaden the pupil’s thinking.  We keep the Simpson’s books because they are visually appealing, quite informative, … Continue reading →

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