Chinglish, an almost entirely true story by Sue Cheung.
I chose this book as I’d seen it mentioned in a newspaper and it said that it was set in Coventry.
When you start reading it it’s a very humorous story about a family moving to Coventry, the barriers that they face and wonderful descriptions of people that they meet, there are some great illustrations too.
However the book turns out to be much deeper that this, touching on violence, abuse and achievement too.
It’s a great read and I’ve discovered that it's won the Coventry Schools Library Service Book award in the Simply the Book award (best book for readers aged 13+)
Review by Mandy - Library Development Manager
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The book that I have read most recently was called ANGELFALL by SUSAN EE.
It is very thrilling, full of twists and unexpected turns. It leaves you with a lot of questions (but the good kind) and it leaves you wanting more. In my opinion it would appeal to lots of audiences as it incorporates lots of different genres such as adventure, thriller, romance, horror and even a little bit of mystery; these elements complement each other perfectly. Ultimately, I would rate this book 7.5/10.
Review by Zak - Library user
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A useful list of online educational resources is available covering subject-specific resources like Wellbeing, Special Educational Needs and disabilities, P.E etc. from the Department for Education to help kids learn at home.
For people with arthritis who might be looking for ways to keep active when social distancing and/or self-isolating, this programme has been developed to encourage people with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions to become more active. It is available for free, and contains moving images to illustrate each movement.
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Children and young person advice helpline - Children and Young People's Specialist Mental Health service.
24 hours, 7 days a week and where needed continue to support you within the Rise Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing service directly for Children and Young People.
Contact details
If you are calling between the hours of 8am and 8pm please call the Children's Crisis Team at Whitestone on 024 7664 1799.
If you are calling between the hours of 8pm and 8am please call the Coventry Crisis team Crisis team on 024 7693 8000.
True colours
We are pantone 300,
and all the colours of the rainbow. We are every flag, faith and face,
– and we are colour blind.
We are there for your blue moods, your red spots, your yellow fever. We are the brightest lights,
in your darkest hour,
and your green shoots of recovery.
Michael Carden, Communications Manager in NHS Trust, from These Are the Hands-Poems from the Heart of the NHS, edited by Deborah Alma and Dr Katie Amiel.
Find out more about our services, including:
Email: libraries247@coventry.gov.uk
Twitter: @covlibraries
Facebook: Coventry Libraries and Information Service
Phone: 024 7683 2314
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