Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone! We hope you all enjoy the day and the rest of your break!

A-Level English Literature: William Blake

If you are studying William Blake for the LT4 module in English Literature, the Library does have a copy of Peter Ackroyd's 'Blake' biography- an excellent book! :)

New book!

I'm very pleased and chuffed to report that we now have a copy of 'The Handmaid's Tale' in stock in the Library once again! A fantastic book, definitely worth a read for anyone in Year 11 or above- a book review from James shall follow shortly! :)

FAO: English Literature Students!

Have you come across the Poetry Station: http://www.poetrystation.org.uk/

What a fantastic resource! :)

Personal Statements!

Well, its that time of the year, when year 13's should be writing their Personal Statements! If you're stuck for how to begin or what to include, remember that in the Careers section of the Library, we have books advising on both Personal Statement writing and applying to University- come and have a nose! :)

Foyle Young Poets Award

Are you a budding poet? If so, why not enter the Foyle Young Poets Award:
http://www.poetrysociety.org.uk/content/competitions/fyp/

You have until the 31st July 2014 to enter so let that creativity go wild! :)

National Libraries Day

Happy National Libraries Day, everyone! :D Why not pop into the town Library?

30 great poems!

Have a look at The Times' list of 30 poems everyone should know: http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/poetrycompetition/article3229711.ece

How many do you know? Do you recognise some from English lessons?

Quote!

Did anyone watch the new series on BBC3, 'Tough Young Teachers'? Spotted a great quote which one of the new teachers showed his class:

"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says "I'm possible!" -Audrey Hepburn