It's hard to find literary classics that don't have any derogatory language...

Our year ones love Peter Rabbit.

Has to be some Narnia in lks2

Choosing the best oldies in uks2 is tricky as there are so many brilliant ones

-Mix of genres, protagonist (male, female, animal).
-mix of cultures/settings
-Mix of antiquated language (even though I'd drop this happily, a secondary teacher once convinced me)
-mix of 'themes'
-balance of author age/race/gender

The first spine I created, I was very frustrated to have someone trying to force strategic choices.
Second one, I learned and had to lose some great books to make it balanced

A mix of old and new. The ability to mix it up and refresh if necessary.

It's easy to throw a brand new book in due to hype or your own enjoyment without thinking about the rounded reading diet of your children

Reading is for losers

Opposite here, only Aircon is in my office 😎. The heads office is hotter than the sun!

I lost mine by lunchtime.

I'm not required to wear a tie.

I wear a tie when I'm out of the classroom and no tie when I teach. It makes it easier for my little ones to know when I'm teaching and when I'm not

Im not saying get rid, I just think it needs a rethink

Uniforms

I've not had a screwball in about 30 years and now I desperately NEED one

Carling and fosters hold that label.

It was such a catchy tune

I have no idea, I decided to keep a deadpan expression and face forwards.

I get that we're all time poor and convenience is king, but it's slightly upsetting.

I may have lost my way with this rant, but I'm WBD tired.

I think we should be aiming to dress up as a character that nobody has heard of so that we can interest new readers.
"Dave was dressed as a character from this book, I think it sounds good. "
Passing the love of reading!