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Our 10 favourite books on equality, diversity and inclusion

Downe House Library share their favourite fiction and non-fiction books that help us to explore our own and other cultures.

Discover 17/11/20

Inside Downe

10 recent fiction releases you need to read

The Downe House library bring you their favourite recent fiction books for teens from the last year.

Discover 27/10/20

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11+ reading recommendations

The Downe House Library brings you an eclectic range of reading recommendations tailored for age 11 upwards.

Discover 09/10/20

Inside Downe

Book of the Week

To help inspire your next read, the Downe House library recommends you their latest Book of the Week.

Discover 06/07/20

Inside Downe

4 must-read books for eco-friendly living

From tips on reducing plastic to celebrating endangered animals, these books will inspire your eco-friendly living.

Discover 04/06/20

Expert Voices

Why we should take time to read for pleasure

Mrs Jenny Hill, Learning Resources Manager celebrates the very real benefits of reading for pleasure.

Discover 16/10/19

News

New Reading Hour Initiative

To mark the launch of Reading Hour, pupils gathered in the library to listen to Headmistress, Mrs McKendrick reading extracts from Cat’s Eye by Margaret Atwood

Discover 02/10/19

Inside Downe

10 Reasons Why You Should Read More

We think reading for pleasure is really valuable. Here are ten good reasons why you should always have a book on the go.

Discover 27/08/19

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Reading

Our 10 favourite books on equality, diversity and inclusion

10 recent fiction releases you need to read

11+ reading recommendations

Book of the Week

4 must-read books for eco-friendly living

Why we should take time to read for pleasure

New Reading Hour Initiative

10 Reasons Why You Should Read More

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