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
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 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
202 Edinburgh schoolchildren visited Fort Kinnaird this week to take part in a series of interactive events designed to encourage reading for enjoyment outside of the classroom. Continue reading Fort Kinnaird event inspires a love of reading
The winners of the First Minister’s Reading Challenge 2018-19 have been announced at an event in Glasgow. Nineteen schools, one library and one book club were honoured at the celebration ceremony, where prizes were awarded by Ross MacKenzie, author of The Elsewhere Emporium (Floris). Continue reading Three Edinburgh pupils win National Reading Awards
Forthview Primary School parents proudly unveiled their latest story ‘Bear with Me’ at a launch at the City Chambers on Wednesday. Continue reading Bear with Me: Forthview parents produce fabulous new book
Free events across Edinburgh for Bookbug Week 2019
Scottish Book Trust, the national charity changing lives through reading and writing, invites families to join Bookbug’s Big Picnic from 13 – 19 May. Continue reading Join Bookbug’s Big Picnic!
Three Bookworms sessions at Blackhall Library in May
Friday 8th February from 3 – 4pm
Multi-award winning writers and household names Irvine Welsh, Sally Magnusson and Jackie Kay feature alongside emerging talents Mick Kitson and Christina Neuwirth in the shortlists for the 2018 Saltire Literary awards, unveiled last night. Continue reading Saltire Literary Awards shortlists announced
