Category: English
A graphic novel wins prestigious Illustration award for 2nd year in a row
Jeet Zdung has won the 2023 Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration with Saving Sonya: Chang and the Sun Bear. This award is judged by children’s librarians for an outstanding book in terms of illustration...
New books available through Sage Catalyst
The library has recently subscribed to a new collection of eBooks from Sage publishing. The package includes unlimited access to many titles including some we previously could not buy as eBooks. To view eBooks...
Shakespeare Archive database
The Shakespeare database is an up-to-date textual resource and includes information even on the latest feature films that have yet to be broadcast on non-subscription channels available on Box of Broadcasts such as Spielberg’s...
Explore some of our books on English and writing
Come and explore just some of our books on English, poetry and writing: Coats et al (2008) The gothic in children’s literature: haunting the borders Greetham (2023) How to write better essays Marie (2019)...
Tips for referencing when studying English
Need help with referencing? Cite Them Right is an excellent online tool to help you reference your assignments. You can access Cite Them Right via the link above, at the top of any search...
Children’s book illustration award – longlist published
The Yoto Carnegies 2023 longlist launched this week, with nominations that range from stories of intimate family life to sensitive introductions to societal issues. This is the UK’s longest running book awards for children...
Creative Lives talks 2023 – come and join us
Our Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries Creative Lives talks offer many examples of how creative professionals live, work and thrive in the arts and creative industries. You will gain an insight into the creative...
Box of Broadcasts help videos
How are you getting on with using Box of Broadcasts? Isn’t it a brilliant resource?! For anyone who hasn’t discovered it yet, Box of Broadcasts (often know as BoB) is an on-demand TV & radio...