Welcome back, SHIELD readers!
What an insane year it has been so far. Some of you have maintained contact this year via our SHIELD Google Classroom but in case you aren’t up to date: SHIELD will be returning to fortnightly in-person meetings next academic year, once restrictions are lifted about mixing year groups.
In the meantime, you can catch up on some popular LGBT+ themes and role-models via Hellesdon’s exciting new Virtual Library Service, “Oliver!”
We have a recommended Reading list of LGBT+ books on the site, which are all available to reserve and renew online, making it easier than ever before to access this content quickly and confidentially.
To find the LGBT+ books, log onto Oliver https://hellesdon.oliverasp.co.uk/library/home/news using your personalised username and your school email password and then go to the tab “Reading Lists”. You’ll see the LGBT+ book list on the side bar to the left of your screen.

Happy reading everyone and please don’t forget to leave a review of any books you enjoy!
-Miss Baker.