Your Story Corner – mural competition

We asked schools in Birmingham and Lincolnshire in receipt of Your Story Corner packs to share photos of their cosy reading corners on social media for a chance to win a bespoke mural for their school library.

Timberley Academy in Birmingham was chosen as the winner after it transformed an unloved space outside its headteacher’s office into a ‘Starbooks’. Sarah said: “I loved working with Timberley to create their mural. The children would come to watch me painting the wall and ask lots of questions. Many enjoyed coming back each day to check on progress and see the artwork developing. By getting the school community involved, I hope this will enhance the connection they feel with the space, and promote future enjoyment.”

Artist Sarah Harrison worked with children at the school to design the mural, which was based on her front cover illustration for The Story Corner magazine (issue one). It was customised to include the school logo and values, as well as book covers designed by the children. “Our children and families love the personal touches; it has got everyone talking about it! It has made our already thriving library an even more inviting space and it will certainly encourage even more visitors.” Headteacher Catherine Harris

“It makes the library a happy and bright space – it might make me want to come to the library more.” Year 2 pupil