October Books.
More than just a bookshop, we’re local, radical and eco-friendly!
All in Children's Books
We were invited to supply the books at Durley C of E Primary School last week. This was our first book fair event and we really enjoyed it! The pupils, class by class had a look at the books and chose the ones they wanted for potential purchase later by their parents/carers. Then there were different story telling sessions for the children throughout the afternoon. After school, the parents/carers came along later, enjoyed refreshments and looked purchased any books.
We are so happy to partner with the Widening Participation team at the University of Southampton, on their Reading Buddies, Books and Stories, and Shapes and Numbers schemes and enjoyed attending this year’s graduation for the pupils.
May is National Share a Story Month, celebrating the power and magic of storytelling. Organised by the National Federation of Children’s Book Groups it is a wonderful opportunity for families to share stories and books, and to read and write together too.
A mountain of boxes descended on the shop recently, with over 3000 books ready to be sorted. These books have been donated by us free to local schools as we are passionate about inspiring children in the wonder of reading.
October Books have wonderful partnerships with local Southampton schools and some beyond the city boundary. These connections are particularly important to us as we wish to help inspire children in the wonder of reading and all the riches gained. Click on article find out more.
