{"id":20,"date":"2019-08-07T11:33:27","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T10:33:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/79.170.42.3\/ocbg.org.uk\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2026-02-12T11:18:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T11:18:29","slug":"local-links","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ocbg.org.uk\/?page_id=20","title":{"rendered":"Local Links"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We are a group of local people (both parents and professionals, and bookworms of all ages) interested in children’s literature. Our Group is part of the Federation of Children’s Book Groups<\/a> (registered charity No. 268289), which aims to promote a love of reading and of literature in children all over the country. Here in Oxford we organise lots of events but there’s much more going on for schools, families, and everyone else!<\/p>\n

The Story Museum<\/a><\/strong>
\nThe Story Museum, in Pembroke Street, Oxford, is an amazing place. Evolving from<\/del> an idea to a museum developing several old buildings in the centre of Oxford, with changing exhibitions.<\/p>\n

Other local museums that run activities for schools and families:<\/strong><\/em>
\n Ashmolean Musuem of Art and Archaeology<\/a>
\nPitt Rivers Museum<\/a>
\nMuseum of Natural History<\/a>
History of Science Museum<\/a>
\nOxford Botanic Garden<\/a>
\nOxford Castle and Prison<\/a>
\nThe Bodleian Library<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Blackwell’s Bookshop 100 books to read<\/h3>\n

OCBG is proud to be associated with Blackwell’s Bookshop in Broad Street, Oxford, which has been selling books to ‘Town and Gown’ and the city’s children, since 1879.<\/p>\n

For World Book Day 2021, Blackwell’s colleagues have complied two interesting lists which feature, respectively, the 100 books to read before leaving Primary School and Secondary School.<\/p>\n

100 books to read before leaving Primary School<\/a>
\n 100 books to read before leaving Secondary School<\/a><\/p>\n

In previous years, we have gifted Books and Story Sacks to our school members and local hospitals. Hopefully, we will be able to donate more books later in the year.<\/p>\n

But, in the meantime, please keep the date of March 31st (1:30-2:20pm) in your Diary. We have arranged for all our members to attend the following talk with St Margaret’s Institute, via Zoom:-<\/p>\n

Being a Children’s Book Illustrator
\nKorky Paul, illustrator of children’s favourites such as Winnie the Witch and The Fish Who Could Wish
\nMarch 31st (1:30-2:30pm)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Korky has long been a supporter and associate of the OCBG so we are thrilled to be able to hear him talk about his illustrious career in book illustration.<\/p>\n

We will send our members the link by email nearer the time… See you there!<\/p>\n

With all good wishes, from the OCBG committee for a very happy World Book Day and exciting reading adventures in the year ahead…<\/p>\n

Enjoy!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Websites we think you will be interested to see:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Toppsta <\/strong>is an online community where you can read, review and discover great children\u2019s books. Children (but also parents, grandparents, teachers and librarians) can enter to win a free book to read and review via one of their giveaways<\/a> and all members are encouraged to share their book recommendations by writing reviews<\/a>. All the reviews they receive are organised by the age of the child so they have a chart<\/a> of best books for every age from babies to 12 year olds. Visit them at toppsta.com<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

Young Writers<\/strong> has been working with schools, parents and young writers across the world for over two decades. Their aim is to promote poetry and creative writing. They run annual competitions, produce poetry and creative writing collections as well as provide resources for teachers and young writers. Visit their website at www.youngwriters.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Oxford Owl Reading<\/strong> has 250 free eBooks for you to share with your child as well as simple ideas, top tips, activities and games to help your child with their reading at home. You\u2019ll also find advice from educational experts on many areas including phonics, motivating boys and how to help a child who is struggling with their reading. Helping your child to learn to read and learn to love reading is one of the greatest gifts you can give them\u2026 and Oxford Owl is here to help you every step of the way. Their website is www.oxfordowl.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Armadillo Magazine<\/strong> is a blog reviewing the latest children\u2019 books and things happening in the children\u2019s book world, have a look at the website: armadillochildrensmagazine.blogspot.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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FREE Holocaust Memorial Day resources from Tom Palmer<\/h3>\n
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I hope my book  After the War – from Auschwitz to Ambleside<\/em><\/strong> and its resources will help schools and libraries mark Holocaust Memorial Day – Wednesday, 27 January 2021.<\/p>\n

The resources include:<\/p>\n

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