Library Bytes
Ebooks at Your Fingertips
With no access to the college library at the moment, you can still enjoy reading for pleasure. Even if you're not a big reader, this is the time to discover a new passion.. and it's free!
Free membership @ your State Library.
to explore e-resources (ebooks and databases) from home.
Check out the State Library of Victoria's ebook collection which is bursting. From fiction to travel, find ebooks on every topic imaginable. These are all free to borrow and read from home for Victorian Library members.
Popular non fiction titles include:
Free membership also at Melbourne Libraries
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Read an eBook or listen to an audiobook on your device.
Free access to a range of music downloads and online streaming services.
Check out the video and audio content for families and children and follow the links to register.
Join your Local Library
Free membership at Frankston and Kingston Libraries where online membership allows you to access their eLibrary resources.
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Book Review Competition
1. Take the Shot- Sue White
Dougal 'Bug' lives and breathes basketball; unfortunately, his life has been turned upside down when he is diagnosed with a rare genetic condition leaving him unable to play. Throw in moving in with his quirky Nan, changing schools, dacking the school bully on his first day and trying to play basketball in secret, Bug has a lot to deal with, and it's all worth it to play.
Miss Carson’s Review:
'Take the Shot' is a fun, heart-warming novel that shows the importance of friendships, trust, family, and overcoming obstacles to do what you love. A perfect, engaging read for those that love sports fiction.
2. Break the Fall – Jennifer Iacopelli
3. Nice Girls Don’t Play Footy – Kathy Helidoniotis
Devi Sharma and her mum plan for her to be the next BollyOz star, the problem is she's found a love for footy. Devi's school introduced an all-girls footy team, and she can't get enough. Having more passion and talent for footy than dancing is a problem, can she convince her family to let her play?
Miss Carson’s Review:
'Nice Girls Don't Play Footy' is an excellent novel showing the difficulties of family and cultural pressures and what it takes to overcome them to follow your dreams. Themes similar 'Bend it like Beckham' with an Aussie twist.
4. Off Road- Raelyn Drake
5. Macbeth, You Idiot – Don Henderson
Want to read any of the books above? They are all in the college library and are available at your local public library as well. Have to read them now? Have a look at the eResource information on this page to help you get reading today!
You can join any of these libraries today.
Reading Challenge 2020
The Reading Challenge is well on its way as the term slips away. Snuggle with your favourite book and continue to send your book recommendations to ber@prsc.vic.edu.au
Check the book trailer for ‘The True Story of Butterfish’ by author, Nick Earls.
Could this launch you into reading?
Make your own Zine! (Digital resource)
Picture books actively promote a message through text and images. Enjoy Elizabeth Honey’s guide to making your simple zine (picture book). Use your experience in lockdown to portray your message.
Elizabeth Honey is an Australian writer and illustrator.
Popular Graphic Novels include:
Maus by Art Spiegelman
