Tag: Children and Families

Bookbug shortlist announced

Scottish Book Trust, the national charity transforming lives through reading and writing, has announced the shortlist for the 2020 Bookbug Picture Book Prize.

The Bookbug mascot jumped on board the Browns Book Bus to launch the annual prize, as the vote is opened to schools and the public. Continue reading Bookbug shortlist announced

Best Start Grant: greater support for low income families

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The new Best Start Grant package is putting more money in the pockets of low income families than the DWP system it replaced.

Since it started making Best Start Grant payments last December, Social Security Scotland has made more than 42,000 payments to families in Scotland, totalling £12.9 million. Continue reading Best Start Grant: greater support for low income families

Scottish Book Trust launches anti-poverty campaign

As Scottish Book Trust marks its 21st anniversary, the independent national charity transforming lives through reading and writing has launched a new fundraising campaign to provide crucial support to vulnerable families and help fight the effects of living in poverty through reading and books. Continue reading Scottish Book Trust launches anti-poverty campaign

First Minister launches new app for teen readers

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon joined Portobello High School students from S1-S3 yesterday to launch a new app, Bookzilla, at Portobello Library.

Developed by Scottish Book Trust, the national charity transforming lives through reading and writing, and digital agency Dubit, Bookzilla is aimed at early secondary school students in Scotland. The app encourages pupils to read for pleasure, whether they are already regular readers or just embarking on their reading journey. Continue reading First Minister launches new app for teen readers