Welcome from the Editors

A NOTE FROM THE

EDITORS

On behalf of Lily, Holly and myself, we are so grateful to be back after what has been a roller coaster of a year and are thrilled to get Scribble back on its tracks. I feel this is a very special edition as it represents us fi nally coming together as a school and it shows how as a team, we have been able to capture the essence of the last few months.

Our co-editors Holly and Lily have been committed contributors to Scribble with their passion for literature shining through every article in each edition, and this one is no diff erent! With her theme of lockdown, Holly takes us through her experience, describing her change in routine from intense studying to baking, reading and sunbathing, whilst also fi nding her appreciation for the things which surround her. We are also enlightened with seven reviews from her ‘Lockdown Reads’, including ‘The Green Mile’ by Stephen King and ‘FEMINISTS DON’T WEAR PINK and other lies’ curated by Scarlett Curtis. Book reviews are such a great way to fi nd another person’s perspective of a novel and this has most defi nitely inspired me to fi nd my own opinion of these books. Lily also discusses one of her lockdown reads ‘Maurice’, looking at the life and romance of the protagonist, LGBT representation and compares the novel to its fi lm adaptation. Amy, another of our treasured Scribble writers, delves into the ideas surrounding ‘Candide’, a novel which she found appreciation for over the time lockdown gave us to simply think. Following the motif of lockdown from our Year 13’s, I was also inspired by the aff airs of this year, above all, the protests which swept the globe in aid of Black Lives Matter. In honour of this I decided to research three well deserved black women authors who I, and possibly others, had not heard of.

This edition has been made even more exciting by the joining of our Year 12 students who, starting English Literature this year, have off ered us a colourful array of literary angles and ideas. Willow takes a creative and unique approach when looking at songs based on literature whilst Libby debates the culture and challenge of classic novels against the gossip and drama of young adult fi ction. Aaina’s interesting article on endings raises the question “Is Happily Ever After Real?”.

Our Scribble social media page on Instagram promotes and shows what is up next in this wonderful magazine so be sure to keep an eye out. I hope you enjoy this lovely edition and fi nd it as special as myself and the rest of the editing team do.

Grace