A local author is to give free book readings for nursery and primary school students in North Edinburgh next month.
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First Minister “thrilled” at rise in Reading Challenge entries
More schools have submitted entries for the second year of the First Minister’s Reading Challenge Awards. A total of 729 submissions for the awards were received from primary schools compared to 540 last year – a 35% increase. The awards recognise outstanding participation in the reading challenge from both schools and pupils. Continue reading First Minister “thrilled” at rise in Reading Challenge entries
Freedom is the key as Edinburgh International Book Festival programme announced
The Edinburgh International Book Festival is calling upon its authors, participants and audiences to consider the importance of freedom as this year’s programme is announced. Continue reading Freedom is the key as Edinburgh International Book Festival programme announced
Growing Up with Books: open up a world of imagination
From the never-ending adventures of Peter Pan to shipwrecked tales from Robinson Crusoe, Growing Up with Books will chart a magical journey through centuries of children’s books.
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Get set for Bookbug Week
Bookbug Week 14 – 20 May
Take part in Bookbug Week with us by joining in with a whole week of FREE, special events taking place all over Scotland for families with babies and young children! Continue reading Get set for Bookbug Week
New chapter for Reading Challenge
More young people will be able to get involved in the First Minister’s Reading Challenge as it expands to include secondary schools, libraries and community groups. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made the announcement at Riverside Primary School in Stirling – the winner of the School and Community Partnership Reading Journey award for its participation in the challenge. Continue reading New chapter for Reading Challenge
Get set for Book Week Scotland
Working with a wide range of partners, Scottish Book Trust, the national charity transforming lives through reading and writing, will deliver a huge range of events and activities across the country for Book Week Scotland. The week-long celebration takes place from 27 November to 3 December, and this year’s theme is Nourish. Continue reading Get set for Book Week Scotland
Sharing our stories: ‘One Card’ library pass to be trialled
A pilot for a single card that can be used in any library has been launched in the north east of Scotland. The pilot gives readers access to more than 120 libraries – and 1.6 million books. Continue reading Sharing our stories: ‘One Card’ library pass to be trialled
Edinburgh writers feature in Nourish Book
Every year for Book Week Scotland, national charity Scottish Book Trust releases a book of stories around a theme. As part an annual campaign to get Scotland writing, the public were asked to write pieces on ‘nourish’ and what it means to them. Hundreds of wonderful stories from across Scotland were submitted, and can be viewed here.
Book Week Scotland programme launched
The programme for Scotland’s sixth national celebration of books and reading was launched yesterday. Working with a wide range of partners, Scottish Book Trust – the national charity changing lives through reading and writing – will deliver a huge range of events and activities across the country during Book Week Scotland 2017, which runs from 27 November to 3 December, all linked to this year’s theme of Nourish. Continue reading Book Week Scotland programme launched