Blog Book Clubs
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Brilliant Books with Disability Representation
Did you know that one in every ten children is a child with a disability? We’ve pulled together some of our favourite books with awesome disability representation to help every child feel included!
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Intriguing YA Mysteries for Fans of Only Murders in the Building
Are you obsessed with Only Murders in the Building? Do you love a story full of red herrings, twists, and surprising endings? Read on to find out our favourite YA murder mysteries, guaranteed to draw you in and keep you…
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Awesome Picks for Graphic Novel Fans
Do you know a young graphic novel fan? Read on to discover our top picks in this rapidly growing genre!
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Top Picks for Black History Month
Celebrate Black History with our fantastic range of children’s books and learn something new today.
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YA Thrillers That’ll Get Your Heart Racing
These top YA thrillers are guaranteed to raise your pulse, keep you on the edge of your seat, and have you guessing until the final page…
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Books to Ease Those Back-to-School Anxieties
Whether they’re starting Nursery or Year 7, it’s completely normal for your child to feel nervous as September approaches.
We’ve put together a list of reassuring books to help show your child that despite feeling…
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Happy Roald Dahl Day! Discover our favourite stories by the acclaimed author
We’re sharing some of our favourite Roald Dahl stories – which one do you like the most?
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Recommended Reads for Grief Awareness Day
Browse our suggestions for children’s books that sensitively handle the topic of grief.
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Sporty Books for Footy Fans!
With the Women’s World Cup dominating our screens, we’ve put together a list of fantastic football books for any child who loves a kick about!
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Recommended Reads for Fans of Red, White, & Royal Blue
Are you as obsessed with Red, White & Royal Blue as we are? These top picks are perfect for your next read!
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Recommended Reads for Fans of Heartstopper
Are you a fan of Heartstopper? Here are some recommended reads perfect for those looking for their next favourite book!
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What do you think? Book reviews from students!
A selection of book reviews written by students at JESS Dubai School.
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Historical Reads for Fans of Bridgerton
If you’re a fan of Bridgerton, these fantastic historical fiction picks are guaranteed to be your next obsession!
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Step into Spring with our Outdoorsy Picks
The days are getting longer and buds are beginning to bloom – Spring must be nearly here!
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Curl Up with Cosy Crime
Curl up with our cosy crime recommendations – perfect for those cold winter nights!
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Reflect and Remember on Holocaust Memorial Day
This week, we share stories in remembrance of those persecuted in the Holocaust, and reflect upon the horrors of the Nazi occupation.
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Recommended Reads for Fans of Wednesday
If you enjoyed Wednesday, you’ll love these dark and twisted Teen and YA favourites.
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Author Rachel Pierce in conversation with winner of the Children’s Books Ireland writing competition
Author Rachel Pierce in conversation with winner of the Children’s Books Ireland writing competition
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Happy Father’s Day! Discover our favourite dads in fiction
Happy Father’s Day! We’re celebrating Father’s Day by sharing some of our favourite dads in children’s fiction books.
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Tom Vaughan’s inspiration behind A Gangster Stole My Trunks
Tom Vaughan, author of A Gangster Stole My Trunks, tells us how his idea came to him at the strangest moment – when we was knee deep in custard creams!
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Future Hero Q&A
Go behind the scenes of the brand new major series, Future Hero. Find out about inspiration for the fantasy world – plus what we can expect from the rest of the series!
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Refresh your reading for Upper KS2
Year 5 teacher Ceridwen Eccles shares her recommendations for books to read with Upper Key Stage 2 pupils.
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Happy Mother’s Day! Discover our favourite mums in fiction
Happy Mother’s Day! We’re celebrating Mother’s Day by sharing some of our favourite mums in children’s fiction books.
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What to Look Out For This March
March is an exciting month in the Scholastic calendar. With World Book Day just days away and some fantastic new books coming out this month, we have a lot to celebrate! We’re rounding up just a few of the things you can…
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Q&A with Catherine Jacob
Catherine Jacob tells us all about her new book, Betsy Buglove Saves the Bees. A gorgeous picture book beautifully illustrated by Lucy Fleming.
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Q&A with Tom Vaughan
Tom Vaughan tells us all about his new book, BIN BOY , a story of friendship, pizza, fizzy drinks, a volcano secret-lair, a platinum-toothed crocodile… & a superhero sensation! Illustrated by Emma McCann.
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The Best Books to Gift to Your Class
If you’re looking for an end of year gift for your pupils, our experts have selected books for your year group that they’re sure to treasure forever.
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10 Books to Celebrate this International Day of Families
We’ve picked out 10 books that are perfect for celebrating what family means to you this International Day of Families.
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What to Look Out For in May
Take a look at some of the things coming up this May, including brand new books, live school events and a competition to win a family set of Micro Scooters!
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Why You Should Embrace Graphic Novels
It’s time we recognise that graphic novels are more than ‘just a bit of fun’ or ‘not proper reading’. Teacher and book blogger Jo Cummins tells us why we should embrace this versatile and exciting format.
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What to Look Out For in April
We’re rounding up just a few of the things you can look out for from us this month in children’s books, education, Book Clubs and more.
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Q&A with Kereen Getten
Kereen Getten tell us all about her new book, Two Sisters, the latest in Scholastic’s incredible Voices series. An exciting narrative non-fiction series for the unsung voices of our past.
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Q&A with Judy Hepburn
Judy Hepburn tell us all about her new book, I Was There… Ira Aldridge, the latest in Scholastic’s I Was There series. A perfect introduction for younger readers into stories from the past, allowing children to…
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Q&A with Alex Latimer
Alex Latimer tell us all about his new book, Pip & Egg, the most adorable book about the power of friendship with beautiful illustrations by David Litchfield.
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14 Books to Read this International Women’s Day
We’ve chosen 14 of our favourite books to help you celebrate the incredible achievements of women throughout history and get inspired this International Women’s Day.
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What to Look Out For in March
March is an exciting month in the Scholastic calendar! We’re rounding up just a few of the things you can look out for from us this month for World Book Day, children’s books, education, Book Clubs and more.
