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...]
Time To Talk Day 2022
What is Time To Talk Day? Mental Health is something we all have in common, so by opening up and talking about it, we can support both ourselves and others. Time To Talk Day is run by a combination of charities and awareness groups - Mind, Rethink Mental Illness and Co-op - and aims to create more conversations about mental health than ever before. It was launched in 2014 … [Read more...]
Transgender Awareness Week
Transgender Awareness Week happens every November, aiming to raise trans visibility and address issues faced by the community in everyday life. It’s a time to learn, reflect and honour transgender lives lost to violence. SGS Library+ are proud to support this awareness week and have highlighted some resources below from our catalogues that celebrate the LGBTQ+ … [Read more...]
National Stress Awareness Day
Stress is a common experience in the UK, so it’s important to find ways that we can manage emotional and mental pressures before they become a problem. Each year on November 3rd, Rethink Mental Illness run National Stress Awareness Day to get people talking about the issue and recognise the various causes. You can find loads of information on their website if you’re interested … [Read more...]
National Novel Writing Month
How you can get involved with #NaNoWriMo this November! "If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." – Toni Morrison There is always room for more stories in the world! November brings #NaNoWriMo where people from all over the world start their creative journey of writing a novel. Signing up to National Novel … [Read more...]