There are years’ worth of studies showing that reading can boost mental health and wellbeing. And not just books written for mental health, like those at the amazing Reading Well project. No, creative fiction and poetry have amazing benefits too! And what’s more, the benefits get more specific than stress reduction. They can actually help with loneliness, which is the theme of … [Read more...]
Turning Sands: A Short Story Check out this short story written by one of our very own Library Assistants as part of World Book Night 2022! Mr. Bishop thought it was quite clever of him to put the rocking horse at the front of his shop. Passers-by could catch it moving back and forth and then at last he might get some customers. The last one he remembered was a young lady who … [Read more...]
Dyslexia Friendly + Unusual Format Books
Now available in the Brunel Library are ten Dyslexia friendly short books: Tilt by Mary Hoffman - A historical fiction novel about a woman determined to fix the leaning tower of Pisa in 1299. The Harder they Fall by Bali Rai - A thriller novel about a young boy coping with the struggles of the 21st century. The Humiliation of Welton Blake by Alex Wheatle - A young adult comedy … [Read more...]
Neurodiversity Comic Book
Umbrella Gang is a comic book designed for students who find it hard to learn in the traditional way. It tells a story while still teaching the fundamental things which kids must learn such as telling the time and spelling. Neurodiversity is the main theme for this story. It is the term used to describe people whose brains work in a different way to others which include … [Read more...]
International Women’s Day 2022
Make a commitment to #BreakTheBias as we gear up to celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day! The 2022 is about smashing through bias barriers: whether deliberate or unconscious, bias makes it difficult, sometimes impossible, for women to move ahead. In a world that has rightly shifted from intention to impact, simply acknowledging that bias exists isn't enough. Action … [Read more...]
