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A fascinating read and one can’t help be convinced by

A fascinating read and one can't help be convinced by Yorke's theories on stories and why we tell them. It comes down to "the journey into the woods... Finding of the missing part, it's retrieval and the making of something while, is integral. That something can be us, a puzzle, a mystery, or... corruptions. Two opposites are assimilated and a conflict is stilled. We crave stories like a drug. For it is in story, we are able to bring our inner selves into line with the external world. Some kind of sense is made, and if we're lucky, some kind of truth discovered." I'd recommend this book to everyone who loves story, either in TV, film, theatre, poetry or fiction. A riveting read backed up examples from TV and film.A fascinating read and one can’t help be convinced by Yorke’s theories on stories and why we tell them. It comes down to “the journey into the woods… Finding of the missing part, it’s retrieval and the making of something while, is integral. That something can be us, a puzzle, a mystery, or… corruptions.
Two opposites are assimilated and a conflict is stilled. We crave stories like a drug. For it is in story, we are able to bring our inner selves into line with the external world. Some kind of sense is made, and if we’re lucky, some kind of truth discovered.”
I’d recommend this book to everyone who loves story, either in TV, film, theatre, poetry or fiction. A riveting read backed up examples from TV and film.
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Constellations by Sinéad Gleeson is a collection of essays about

Constellations by Sinéad Gleeson is a collection of essays about the body, sickness, strength, art and millions more! I found it an intriguing and clear read. The amount of pain and illness Sinéad has gone through is way beyond what anyone should have to put up with and I certainly wouldn't be as humorous and practical minded as she has been. The essay "The wound gives off its own light" was perfection in terms of its account of Frida Kahlo and her art. I was so inspired, I've began to develop a series of lessons for my new 5th class in autumn based on Frida's art and life; hers being an influential woman in history and creativity. I can recommend this book of essays. P. S. The endpapers are just gorgeous. Not that I'd ever buy a book for the endpapers. Just saying. @sineadgleesonConstellations by Sinéad Gleeson is a collection of essays about the body, sickness, strength, art and millions more!
I found it an intriguing and clear read. The amount of pain and illness Sinéad has gone through is way beyond what anyone should have to put up with and I certainly wouldn’t be as humorous and practical minded as she has been.
The essay “The wound gives off its own light” was perfection in terms of its account of Frida Kahlo and her art. I was so inspired, I’ve began to develop a series of lessons for my new 5th class in autumn based on Frida’s art and life; hers being an influential woman in history and creativity.
I can recommend this book of essays.
P. S. The endpapers are just gorgeous. Not that I’d ever buy a book for the endpapers. Just saying.
#essays #irishwriting #sineadGleeson #picador #rozzie
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The Story Cure-an A-Z of books to keep kids happy,

The Story Cure-an A-Z of books to keep kids happy, healthy and wise was gifted to me by one of my students in my Senior Infants class this year. It was such a thoughtful gift. It made me feel happy that the students and parents knew I was a book lover! It's a treasure trove of book recommendations based on themes or ailments ranging from peer pressure to helping a child eat their vegetables. It has recommendations for babies, toddlers, early readers and young adults. It's ideal for teachers, booksellers, librarians and parents. It will be well used.The Story Cure-an A-Z of books to keep kids happy, healthy and wise was gifted to me by one of my students in my Senior Infants class this year.
It was such a thoughtful gift. It made me feel happy that the students and parents knew I was a book lover!
It’s a treasure trove of book recommendations based on themes or ailments ranging from peer pressure to helping a child eat their vegetables. It has recommendations for babies, toddlers, early readers and young adults.
It’s ideal for teachers, booksellers, librarians and parents.
It will be well used.
#thestorycure
#rozzie
#ellaberthoud #susanelderkin #teachingReading #iTeachToo #reading

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Aidan Chambers two books on the reading process and teaching

Aidan Chambers two books on the reading process and teaching reading. Tell me and The reading environment. At times he's very black and white to the point of being elitist about books, favouring literary reading. When I'm teaching I've got to encourage all learners and promote all types of genre.Aidan Chambers two books on the reading process and teaching reading. Tell me and The reading environment. At times he’s very black and white to the point of being elitist about books, favouring literary reading.
When I’m teaching I’ve got to encourage all learners and promote all types of genre.
#rozzie
#booktalk
#teachingReading
#reading
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Night boat to Tangier, Kevin Barry. Just getting into it.

Night boat to Tangier, Kevin Barry. Just getting into it. This book was let free at the recent Festival of Writing and Ideas in Borris. It's not in shops yet. I'm getting stuck in. It's full of short paragraphs and sentences so far. Plus lots of fun Kevin Barry style.Night boat to Tangier, Kevin Barry.
Just getting into it. This book was let free at the recent Festival of Writing and Ideas in Borris. It’s not in shops yet. I’m getting stuck in. It’s full of short paragraphs and sentences so far. Plus lots of fun Kevin Barry style.
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#kevinbarryauthor
#festivalofwritingandideas
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If reading doesn’t affect our lives, doesn’t change us or

If reading doesn't affect our lives, doesn't change us or influence our behaviour, it is no more than a pass-time entertainment... Aidan Chambers. What do you think of this statement? Is it slightly poncy or elitist? Is it true? Does not every type and genre of book change you in some way? Is being merely entertaining enough, do we always need an emotional, intellectual, ethical effect after reading? A book(even if read for a entertaining or pleasure seeking hobby) should cause us to think, all about who we are, where we came from and what we want to be?If reading doesn’t affect our lives, doesn’t change us or influence our behaviour, it is no more than a pass-time entertainment… Aidan Chambers.

What do you think of this statement?
Is it slightly poncy or elitist?
Is it true?

Does not every type and genre of book change you in some way?
Is being merely entertaining enough, do we always need an emotional, intellectual, ethical effect after reading?

A book(even if read for a entertaining or pleasure seeking hobby) should cause us to think, all about who we are, where we came from and what we want to be?
#aidanChambers #readingEnvironment
#reading #teachreading #readingDiary #rozzie #edchatie

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Into the woods by John Yorke debates censorship in art.

Into the woods by John Yorke debates censorship in art. He says"Censorship removed psychological truth and replaces it with denial, wish fulfilment and propaganda. It makes for neither better drama or better psychology. Pretending the world isn't cruel may be far more damaging for children than showing that it is." I think the cleaning up of fairytales is a shame. Children are able to take in all sorts of characters and dilemmas through the safety net of a book shared with teachers or parents. There is no point sheltering children to the bad or good parts of life. Sheltering only causes low self resilience and coping skills. What do you think?Into the woods by John Yorke debates censorship in art.
He says”Censorship removed psychological truth and replaces it with denial, wish fulfilment and propaganda. It makes for neither better drama or better psychology. Pretending the world isn’t cruel may be far more damaging for children than showing that it is.”
I think the cleaning up of fairytales is a shame. Children are able to take in all sorts of characters and dilemmas through the safety net of a book shared with teachers or parents. There is no point sheltering children to the bad or good parts of life. Sheltering only causes low self resilience and coping skills.
What do you think?
#rozzie #johnYorke #fiction #fairytales #reality #depth #reading