We wouldn't include or exclude because of the celebrity factor.
Ibtihaj Muhammad was a famous athlete before she was an author. Teachers fought over who would get to have her book in their year.

Nobody wanted Walliams.

I think it's also OK to be honest about life as a reader. We don't all love all books.

I think so (but it does depend on the book). It helps to share it with someone who does love it.

I led the development of our Reading Spine and I think the thing I'm proudest of is that there are books I would never have chosen. It's a reflection of more voices than just this one opinionated booklover. 😀

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My son's response:
"Well yeah, you're funny looking."

Except maybe me. 😊

Thanks, I've added it to the list. :)

I've googled, asked in bookshops and extensively discussed it with Gemini and XhatGPT, who both made stuff up.

Please help me find this book for my friend, Michael.

We added a 30 minute weekly assembly that teachers don't come to & they do a 30 minute lunch duty once a week.

General feedback is that they enjoy that time outside with the children, lunchtimes run more smoothly, & I definitely prefer leading assembly without the rows of grown-ups at the sides!