We have partnered with @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social to enable children and families living in rural areas of Scotland or who are unable to visit a participating retailer, to still have access to the selection of books available via our online shop shop.scottishbooktrust.com/pages/world-...
π¨ Calling all Primary Teachers - Applications for the 2026β2027 Developing and Sustaining Reading for Pleasure (Primary) course are now open. Closing date: Friday 3 April 2026 at 23:59.
Please share with any learning professionals who may be interested:
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A poster advertising Book Week Scotland with the slogan 'friendship woven through words'. The dates are 17β23 November.
Book Week Scotland is friendship woven through words. β€π
Whatever you are doing to celebrate, from going along to one of hundreds of events to reading a brilliant book at home, we wish you a happy Book Week Scotland! ππ₯³
I have a very very excited wee boy this week, counting down to Thursday! π° π
Be a part of the first-ever Reading Schools Week from 2β6 February 2026! Sign up now. ππ
The Reading Schools fund is open! We are looking to fund projects and purchases that will help your setting and learners achieve Reading School accreditation through grants of up to Β£500
Apply now! β¬οΈ
www.readingschools.scot/funding
Brilliant morning spent with Barbara Henderson @scattyscribbler.bsky.social yesterday for the launch of her new book, To War with Wallace @luathpress.bsky.social at @waterstones.bsky.social Inverness π π‘οΈ πͺΆ π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώπ
We're hiring! πΌ
Could you be our next Early Years Digital Content Co-ordinator?
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Your summer reads for little ones are here! Check out these brilliant new picture books, perfect for sharing together outside in the park or cosied up on a rainy day.
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π£ Sensory Stories Summer Roadshow 2025
We're bringing live author events to children with additional support needs in Scotland during the summer holidays. Four amazing authors will visit your setting with tailored sessions full of props, music & movement.
Deadline to apply: Friday 27 June
π£ Check out the newest edition of our Book Discovery Guide! β¨ Research shows that teacher knowledge of contemporary children's books makes a big difference when it comes to instilling a love of reading in pupils @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
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It was brilliant! Thank you! β¨
Jamie Smart does a drawalong at a live author event in a TV studio.
'My dad was an inventor when I was growing up . . . it was inspiring to see someone do what they love' π οΈ
@jamiesmart.bsky.social talks about the origins of the fantastic inventions in Bunny π° vs Monkey π΅ (from @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social) on #BBCAuthorsLive.
Hope youβre all having fun doing your own characters!
Primary 3 are very excited for the #BBCAuthorsLive with @jamiesmart.bsky.social, author of #BunnyVsMonkey
bunny draw-a-long with @jamiesmart.bsky.social for #BBCAuthorsLive π° βοΈ
So excited tuning into #BBCAuthorsLive right now with the incredible @jamiesmart.bsky.social
The author and illustrator of Bunny Vs Monkey
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A lovely in-set morning spent with staff at Obsdale Primary in Highland, hosting a PL session on Building a Reading for Pleasure culture in their setting. Lots of great discussions and ideas shared! @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
Pink poster with the words Children's Book Discovery Questionnaire on it.
π’ Parents! Teachers! Authors! General children's book enthusiasts! Lend us your insights!
Weβre running a survey about how people find great books for kids. π We would be very grateful if you could spare us 5-10 minutes to share your thoughts. π
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Check out our SQA set texts discussion guides, designed to support the SQA set texts for National 5 and Higher English. Each guide contains discussion questions, creative writing prompts and suggestions for what to read next.
An author visit can be a truly magical experience! Did you know schools can help authors and children get the most out of a visit, by offering support where possible. π
Love this! What a fantastic author event for your class @hazelmpinner.bsky.social βΊοΈ
This is amazing!! What a cool session for the kids!
This #EarthDay explore powerful, honest and hopeful voices on climate, nature and our planetβs future with these must-read green books. ππ±
Brilliant! Weβd be delighted to have you along and please do share with any other colleagues who might be interested! I joined a comics in the classroom session you spoke at last year and thoroughly enjoyed your input!
Hi Richard- sorry for the slow reply, I was on holiday- sorry you canβt make it along and unfortunately these sessions arenβt recorded but if you book a ticket the slides of our recommendations are sent to everyone after the session. βΊοΈ Jen
@richardruddick.bsky.social βΊοΈ
Exciting upcoming Book Discovery webinar where we will be sharing our top contemporary Graphic Novel picks for Primary Schools. Book your spot below β¬οΈ @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social #edusky #booksky
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The Reading Schools team is on tour in the Isle of Lewis, working with schools and libraries to boost a reading culture!
Our Reading Schools Project Manager, Liam, spoke to #BBCAlba about tackling the decline in reading for pleasure among young people. ππΊ
