Reading Zone

Congratulations to Beth O'Brien from Elgin Academy: winner of the 2026 Carnegie Medal.

Led by the vividly portrayed Red, the story draws on the different tropes of Red Riding Hood as we know it and masterfully subverts them.  Readers are offered a window into her world and lived experience, and are offered insightful comments on the impact of psychological power.  There’s a boldness to this reimagined tale that is fresh and exciting 

Themes

• Fairytales 

• Empowerment 

• Menstruation 

• Disability 

• Power 

• Injustice 

• Personal development 

• Sexism – gender roles