TAVISTOCK College hosted the Carnegie Shadowing event this year, welcoming six other schools to join them in this celebration of literature for children and young people. 

The seven schools from Plymouth and Cornwall represented and championed different shortlisted texts in an enjoyable day to celebrate their love of reading. Author Ally Kennen also attended the event, giving an inspiring talk about her writing and her 'top 23 books to read before you hit 16.'

As hosts, the students from Tavistock College did a presentation and also welcomed the guests and support the catering staff and booksellers.

Weng Vooi organised arriving buses, score-keeping and generally making sure the team was ready to present while Ryan Maloney and Molly Bolding provided technical support.

The Tavistock College Carnegie 'crew' was assigned the title 'Wonder' by R J Palacio — an emotional and heart-warming story about a boy who grows up with facial disfigurement and is about to start middle school for the first time. Supported by Jenny Strongman, their English teacher, the team shaped their presentation into a special edition of the panel show 'Would I lie to you?'

The college was represented by Weng Cheng Vooi, Grace Kelly, Jasmine Rice, all year 10; Vicky Scawn, Sophie Manton, Clarissa Mears, Molly Bolding, Amy Stephens, Ezra Rickman, Katelyn Goodbourn and Siobhan Mackie, all year 8, and Amy Eaton from year 7.

The event itself was organised by college librarian Kathy Worrall, who said that a special, enjoyable day was had by all, with many staff and students keen to be involved next year too. 

Callington College won with their presentation on 'A Boy, a Bear and a Boat,' which included a drama sketch, ukulele playing and a recorded interview with the author of their book, Dave Shelton.