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1 CALLING all readers GREAT and small n re compet g n iti i d o a BOOKSLAM Q Children s Books and Reading Promotion Department Welsh Books Council, Castell Brychan wbc.children@books.wales

Would you like to take part in the 2017 18 BookSlam? Children thrive on challenges, and the children of Wales are no exception.

encourage children s interest can you do even better?

personal growth The BookSlam quest is a develop interpretation, discussion simple one: we want to entice and presentation skills the

2 Would you like to take part in the BookSlam? Children thrive on challenges, and the children of Wales are no exception. Over the years the annual reading competition BookSlam promises to: fit in with the National Literacy Framework has brought out the best encourage children s interest can you do even better? in the wonderful world of books strengthen literacy skills an We want kids essential element in every child s to love reading. personal growth The BookSlam quest is a develop interpretation, discussion simple one: we want to entice and presentation skills the children of Wales to read. foster long-term positive attitudes We want to see them enjoying books, to feel the urge to hold a book, to lose themselves in the towards reading which will last a lifetime. fantasy and be rewarded with a happy, satisfying ending.

3 n re compet g n iti i d o a Best of all, BookSlam: all we ask for is buckets of enthusiasm is open to Years 3 6 offers a wide selection of books on the reading list gives a free book to every participating child who reaches the final rounds who doesn t love a freebie? great prizes for the scheme is designed to be fun and aims to inspire children of all abilities. The reading list offers a wide range of books from well-loved classics to exciting new titles. We look forward to welcoming the regional teams to the national finals on Tuesday, 5 June Until then, good luck to all brave souls who undertake the BookSlam challenge. ere s to happy reading! winning schools The competitive element of the elen Jones ead of Children s Books and Reading Promotion Department

Impress the judge with your understanding of the books in order to progress to the next level the national round.

4 Get ready to turn the pages and let s get STARTED Your first rumble takes place on county level. For this, you will read two books, one for discussion, and the other for presentation. Impress the judge with your understanding of the books in order to progress to the next level the national round. At the national round, you and your team will come face to face with teams from across Wales. They want the same as you to win the title and be crowned BookSlam Champions. Schools are allowed to use the same dramatic presentation in the national round as the one they prepared for the county round.

5 Rules of engagement Discussion round Each team to choose one book from the reading list Maximum 4 members in a team 10 minutes informal discussion time with the competition judge Each member to contribute to the discussion, demonstrating an understanding and appreciation of the chosen book Team work is important, from taking turns in contributing and listening to each other, to agreeing or disagreeing (politely!) The team is not expected to be prepared but should respond to questions and comments from the judge. ow to impress the judge? Display a thorough knowledge of the chosen book Show an ability to express opinions clearly Discuss as a group by agreeing or disagreeing with views presented Show your ability to get inside the book its plot, themes and characters Show enjoyment of the book and reading in general Show reasoning through honest and fair expression of opinions Ensure an equal contribution by all four members of the team.

Presentation Each team is to choose one book from the reading list (which has to be different to the one chosen for the discussion) Maximum 8 members in a team 8 minutes presentation (note: 1 mark

6 Presentation Each team is to choose one book from the reading list (which has to be different to the one chosen for the discussion) Maximum 8 members in a team 8 minutes presentation (note: 1 mark will be deducted for each 30 seconds over the allotted 8 minutes) The presentation should appeal to an audience of children of all ages, and make them want to read the book The children taking part in the presentation need not be the same as the pupils who took part in the discussion (therefore, up to 12 pupils can take part in the competition) Performances should start and finish with an empty stage Pre-recorded music can be used but live musical accompaniment by teachers on the stage is not allowed. The judge may wish to see a copy of the script. ow to impress the judge? Give a lively presentation with various dramatic effects that captures the mood of the book and encourages young members of the audience to read the book Show a confident and effective use of the stage Display the ability to project using loud, clear and confident voices Include effective movements using all the performance space Show your ability to work as a team The use of costumes and props is effective but are not mandatory. Marks: 50% awarded for the discussion and 50% awarded for the presentation Need help? Contact the BookSlam team for a copy of a DVD containing examples of good practice presentations from past competitions, or visit us on youtube at Bookslam 2017.

Booklist The Adventures of Aubrey: Aubrey and the Terrible Ladybirds oratio Clare 9781910080504 Firefly Press Ltd 7.

the night and asks you to save the world. As if that weren t enough, the Ladybirds turn up from Bohemia to find Rushing Wood does not want them.

99 A novel based on the dramatic story of poet edd Wyn, whose Eisteddfod chair was awarded posthumously in 1917.

But his recovery cannot really begin until he has fulfilled a promise to a friend. For that he must travel north to the National Eisteddfod at Birkenhead.

7 Booklist The Adventures of Aubrey: Aubrey and the Terrible Ladybirds oratio Clare Firefly Press Ltd 7.99 It s the Easter holidays, you ve just become as small as an earwig, the swallows are back (and offering rides), and a spider wakes you up in the middle of the night and asks you to save the world. As if that weren t enough, the Ladybirds turn up from Bohemia to find Rushing Wood does not want them... Suitable for years 5/6 The Black Chair Phil Carradice Gomer 6.99 A novel based on the dramatic story of poet edd Wyn, whose Eisteddfod chair was awarded posthumously in With injuries serious enough to get him sent home from the front line, Danny comes home to his beloved Angharad. But his recovery cannot really begin until he has fulfilled a promise to a friend. For that he must travel north to the National Eisteddfod at Birkenhead. Suitable for years 5/6 Steve s Dreams: Steve and the Singing Pirates Dan Anthony Dragonfly 5.99 Life is tough for nine-year-old Steve, and no one understands him, least of all his family, or his piano teacher. But when the call comes again from the Library of Dreams, Steve takes charge of the baton in an eighteenthcentury sing-off with a rascally cut-throat edge. Suitable for years 3/4

The Flying Bedroom eather Dyer 9781910080023 Firefly Press Ltd 5.99 Elinor s bedroom looks ordinary. But it s not. When Elinor goes to sleep, her bedroom can fly.

These magical adventures work well for children to read themselves or for parents to read out loud.

One in a series of short stories that explore the deeper, darker side of our connection with the natural world.

Suitable for years 5/6 Welsh Cakes and Custard Wendy White 9781848517127 Pont Books 4.

the help of her friend Emyr Rhys and her grandmother. First published in 2013. Tir na n-og Award winner 2014. Suitable for years 3/4 Welsh Women Series: 4.

8 The Flying Bedroom eather Dyer Firefly Press Ltd 5.99 Elinor s bedroom looks ordinary. But it s not. When Elinor goes to sleep, her bedroom can fly. Elinor never knows where she ll wake up: a tropical island, helping pirates, on the moon... But her bedroom will always bring her safely home to Aberdyfi. These magical adventures work well for children to read themselves or for parents to read out loud. Suitable for years 3/4 Shadows and Light: The White are Nicola Davies Graffeg 8.99 A girl who changes into a hare to evade a cruel lover. One in a series of short stories that explore the deeper, darker side of our connection with the natural world. Inspired by ancient folk tales and a love of nature. Be ready to feel a little bit of magic, and perhaps a few shivers down the spine. Suitable for years 5/6 Welsh Cakes and Custard Wendy White Pont Books 4.99 The adventures of five year old Betsi Wyn as she tastes many new experiences such as school dinners, concerts and pirate parties for the very first time, with the help of her friend Emyr Rhys and her grandmother. First published in Tir na n-og Award winner Suitable for years 3/4 Welsh Women Series: 4. Gwenllian Warrior Princess Siân Lewis Carreg Gwalch 4.50 The Normans are preparing to attack! That was the news heard by the Princess Gwenllian in February But Gwenllian s husband, the Prince of Deheubarth in south-west Wales, was away in the north trying to find men to help him defend his lands. Who could defend them for him? I will raise an army! said Gwenllian. Suitable for years 5/6

Secret Tales from Wales Daniel Morden 9781785622212 Gomer 9.

A bringing together of magicians and masons, blacksmiths, beggars and royalty, in an exploration of luck, cleverness and secrets.

99 Carys has a lot on her plate a mystery to solve, a new friend to help, a dog to look after and her father s girlfriend to ignore.

9 Secret Tales from Wales Daniel Morden Gomer 9.99 A collection of eight essentially unfamiliar folk stories which Daniel Morden has come across during his travels as a storyteller and retold in his own very distinctive style. A bringing together of magicians and masons, blacksmiths, beggars and royalty, in an exploration of luck, cleverness and secrets. Suitable for years 5/6 The Shiver Stone Sharon Tregenza Firefly Press Ltd 6.99 Carys has a lot on her plate a mystery to solve, a new friend to help, a dog to look after and her father s girlfriend to ignore. Risking the dangers of the sea and cliffs around her home town, watched over by the Shiver Stone, Carys and her friend Jago must face their greatest fears in this action-packed thriller. Suitable for years 5/6 Grace Ella-Spells for Beginners Sharon Marie Jones Firefly Press Ltd 5.99 Grace-Ella is thrilled when a black cat walks through their door. She s always wanted a pet. But Mr Whiskins has a secret. On the ninth day of the ninth month of her ninth year, he tells Grace-Ella that she is a witch and can start learning magic with the Witches Council. Grace-Ella has never been good at school can she learn to be a good witch? Suitable for years 3/4 For more information and book reviews visit gwales.com LLYFRAU AR-LEIN BOOKS ON-LINE

10 Registration Form I hereby confirm that our school team is ready to face the BookSlam challenge! Name of school: Address: Telephone: Contact person: Please return this registration form to your county organiser as soon as possible OR BookSlam Children s Books and Reading Promotion Department Welsh Books Council Castell Brychan Aberystwyth Ceredigion SY23 2JB wbc.children@books.wales

11 Your county organisers ANGLESEY c/o Welsh Books Council, Castell Brychan, BLAENAU GWENT Donna ardman, Cwm Library, Canning Street, CWM, Blaenau Gwent NP23 7RW BRIDGEND Diana Apperley Children s Development Librarian, Arts & Community Development, Raven s Court, Brewery Lane, BRIDGEND CF31 4AP diana.apperley@bridgend.gov.uk CEREDIGION Enid Brophy St Padarns R C Primary School Llanbadarn Road, Aberystwyth SY23 1EZ e.brophy@st-padarnsrcp.ceredigion.sch.uk CARDIFF Gordon Bell School Support and Network Specialist Primary Literacy Gordon.A.Bell@cscjes.org.uk CARMARTENSIRE Jayne Marciano Associate Schools Improvement Offices Building 2 St David s Park, Jobs Well Road Carmarthen SA31 3B inset@carmarthenshire.gov.uk JMarciano@carmarthenshire.gov.uk CONWY c/o Welsh Books Council, Castell Brychan cllc.plant@cllc.org.uk DENBIGSIRE c/o Welsh Books Council, Castell Brychan cllc.plant@cllc.org.uk FLINTSIRE c/o Welsh Books Council, Castell Brychan cllc.plant@cllc.org.uk GWYNEDD c/o Welsh Books Council, Castell Brychan cllc.plant@cllc.org.uk MERTYR Sian Anthony, Dowlais Library, Church Street, Dowlais, Merthyr Tudful CF48 3S sian.anthony@merthyrleisuretrust.co.uk NEAT PORT TALBOT Catherine Jones, Administration Officer EDIS c.f.jones@npt.gov.uk EAS for South East Wales CAERPILLY, MONMOUTSIRE, BLAENAU GWENT, NEWPORT Catherine McMahon Catherine.McMahon@sewales.eas.org.uk PEMBROKESIRE Eva John, System Leader for Literacy, County all averfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA61 1TP eva.john@pembrokeshire.gov.uk POWYS Trish Thomas, Newtown Library, Park Street Newtown, Powys SY16 1EJ Patricia.thomas@powys.gov.uk RONDDA CYNON TAF Gordon Bell, School Support and Network Specialist Primary Literacy Gordon.A.Bell@cscjes.org.uk SWANSEA c/o Welsh Books Council, Castell Brychan, cllc.plant@cllc.org.uk TORFAEN Sharon Davies,ead of School Improvement, Torfaen County Borough Council Sharon.davies@torfaen.gov.uk VALE OF GLAMORGAN Gillian Southby, County Library, King Square, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan CF63 4RW GSouthby@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk CDEdwards@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk WREXAM c/o Welsh Books Council, Castell Brychan, cllc.plant@cllc.org.uk Your county not listed? Please contact: c/o Welsh Books Council Castell Brychan, Aberystwyth Ceredigion SY23 2JB wbc.children@books.wales

12 You can order your books with our schools officers If you order with one of our Schools Officer (see details below), there will be no charge for postage and packaging and you will receive a discount! Contact your regional schools officer: North Wales Shoned Davies shoned.davies@books.wales West Wales Carys Monaghan carys.monaghan@books.wales South-east Wales Ifan Saer ifan.saer@books.wales You are also welcome to contact the Children s Books and Reading Promotion Department if you have any queries or comments: cllc.plant@books.wales We also have an exhibition room in Castell Brychan with more than eight years worth of Welsh and ten years of English books with a Welsh connection on its shelves. There is a warm welcome for you to use this room to have a look at the latest titles free of charge. Name of School: Address: Phone: Contact Name: Please return your order as soon as possible to your school s officer OR to The Children s Books and Reading Promotion Department eirlys.parry@books.wales BookSlam compet iti ing o 8 n 0 2 Would you like to take part in the BookSlam? ad re I wish to order:

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