The National Year of Reading’s monthly theme for May is Mind and Body. A suggestion of books for the month can be seen at: http://www.sla.org.uk/nyr-booklist-may08.php .
I recommend The Philosophy Files by Stephen Law, who visited our school shortly after his book came out. This book is an introduction to philosophy for teenagers. Attractively illustrated, and in a very accessible format, the big questions are asked: Does God exist? Where did we come from? Should I eat meat? How real is virtual reality? There are several of his books available for loan from the school library. His The Philopsophy Gym is recommended reading for the new AS in Religious Studies starting in September 2008.
The rest of the year’s themes for National Year of Reading:
June: Reading Escapes
July: Rhythm and Rhyme
August: Read the Game
September: You Are What You Read
October: Word of Mouth
November: Screen Reads
December: Write the Future
