Register for our upcoming Authors Live, with the talented author and illustrator duo behind The Notwitches series, Gary Panton and Dotty Sutton! Don’t miss this magical celebration of drawing and collaboration! Wednesday 27 May, 11–11.40am P4–P7 www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning-and...

Is there any better escapism than a twisty, scandal-filled thriller? Our PR and Marketing Manager Caroline Young, who is also a published author, shares some of her favourite titles for guilt-free reading. www.scottishbooktrust.com/articles/the...

An e sgrìobhadair Gàidhlig a th’ annad aig nach eil leabhar fhathast ann an clò? Bidh sinn a' cumail Latha Fiosrachaidh airson Duaisean nan Sgrìobhadairean Ùra ann an Glaschu, còmhla ri @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social, gu sònraichte do sgrìobhadairean Gàidhlig. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1988178895...

Want to ensure your writers’ group stands the test of time? Games and fiction writer Gavin Inglis shares his top tips for running a writers' group that lasts📝☕✨ www.scottishbooktrust.com/articles/how...

Using books to support transition is a great way to encourage reading for pleasure across your school and shows pupils that you value reading from the outset. 📚 Read our tips for teachers using books to support children starting secondary school. www.scottishbooktrust.com/articles/usi...

12 books to read if you (or your young reader) loves Bunny vs Monkey! 📚‼️

A new month means a new Book of the Month giveaway competition! We're giving away five copies of Cal Flyn's The Savage Landscape – answer a simple question to be in with a chance of winning! www.scottishbooktrust.com/competitions... @calflyn.bsky.social

Win cool things from @literarygifts.bsky.social and @leughleabhar.bsky.social by entering our 50 Word Fiction competition by 26 May. 💻

Looking for ideas for your book club? Our suggestions are guaranteed to generate lively discussion and create a buzz! 📚 www.scottishbooktrust.com/book-lists/1...

School libraries change lives. 📚 Read all about the benefits they bring to the lives of young people: www.scottishbooktrust.com/our-research...

Time is almost up to win a copy of The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke. Enter by 30 April to win this hot new thriller. 🔥⌨️

The @edbookfest.bsky.social Schools Programme is now live! Roll up teachers, and get your tickets booked: www.edbookfest.co.uk/schools Shout out to the fabulous Abi Elphinstone at last night's launch event, featuring our Fidan Meikle and @laridonwriter.bsky.social! @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social

⏳ Time is running out to enter our April Book of the Month competitions! Answer a simple question to be in with a chance of winning a copy of a book for little ones, children and teens or adult readers 📚👇 www.scottishbooktrust.com/book-of-the-...

Happy World Book Night! Which book will you be reading tonight?🛋️🌙📖

📣Registration is open for our next Authors Live, with the talented duo behind The Notwitches series, Gary Panton and Dotty Sutton! Don’t miss this magical celebration of drawing and collaboration, diving into the hilarious adventures of Melanda Notwitch✨ 📅Wednesday 27 May, 11–11.40am 👧P4–P7

Have you got a 'welly' good story that you can tell in less than 50 words? Make sure you submit your 50 Word Fiction by the closing date of Tuesday, 28 April! www.scottishbooktrust.com/50-word-fict...

Need creative writing inspiration? Story Deck is here to help! Story Deck is a set of cards that has been sent to every secondary school in Scotland. Ask your librarian or English teacher if you can borrow the deck and get ready to start writing 📝✨

📣Last chance to apply! Help children become regular readers on our Developing and Sustaining Reading for Pleasure course📚 Applications close Friday 24 April. Don’t miss out! (Please note, places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, provided they meet our criteria).

Introducing a brand new book subscription of Young Adult fantasy books, curated by author Nadine Aisha Jassat 📖🪄 Expect fantastic witchy reads, a touch of romantasy, LGBTQ+ characters and gothic tales to keep you up at night. Start your subscription today: shop.scottishbooktrust.com/products/boo...

Would you like to support young people in finding joy in reading? Join this year’s winners of our Reading Champion Awards for an online event, as they share good practice examples! 📆 Wednesday, 22 April - 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/championin...

Introducing the artwork for Bookbug Week 2026 (18-24th May)! The purpose of the week is to introduce new families to Bookbug. We run special events to encourage families to make friends, learn new songs and join the Bookbug community. Thanks to Shirley Hottier for the illustration! #Bookbug

Interested in finding out how to support pupils’ reader identities? Join award-winning children’s writer Nadine Aisha Jassat, pupil support worker Becca McHugh and school librarian Jacqueline Baird in this free online event. Tuesday 21 April - 4 PM to 5:30 PM www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shared-pra...

Start the best conversations with our 'Ask me what I'm reading' tote bag and pin badge bundle! Half price right now in our Shop. shop.scottishbooktrust.com/products/ask...

This month, we're giving away five free copies of The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke (aka @catclarke.bsky.social and VE Schwab). Answer a simple question to be in with a chance of winning! 📚🗡️ www.scottishbooktrust.com/competitions...

Love making comics with schools ❤️

Announcing the recipients of the Scots Language Publication Grant 2026. . . 🥁

Best-selling writer @dougjohnstone.bsky.social has shared his 10 must-read books with us📚 From crime novels to science fiction, to the horrifying and the outrageously funny, check out Doug’s picks👇 www.scottishbooktrust.com/book-lists/d... #ScottishBookTrust #DougJohnstone #BookList

Can you write a short story in 50 words or fewer, on the theme of wellies? Make sure you enter this month's 50 Word Fiction competition. There's a prize for the winner of each category! ⭐️Closing date: Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 11.55pm ⭐️ www.scottishbooktrust.com/50-word-fict...

The incredible @athenakugblenu.bsky.social recently took to the Authors Live stage, sharing unexpected failures and fibs throughout history! Authors Live is available to watch on demand via our website: www.scottishbooktrust.com/authors-live... and on BBC iPlayer.

Shop to support us! Every purchase makes a difference 📚 When you shop with us, you’re helping Scottish Book Trust bring the joy and power of reading to people across Scotland. Visit our shop today👇 shop.scottishbooktrust.com #ScottishBookTrust

Join our 2026 Reading Champions in a free online discussion on the power of reading for pleasure 📚 These reading role models will share their experiences of supporting children and young people to find joy in reading. 📆 Wednesday 22 April, 4.30-5.15pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/championin...

Learn practical and inspiring ways in which our programmes and resources can help support staff to nurture children and young people’s emerging and evolving reader identities. Book your place at our 'Shared Practice: Supporting Reader Identities' webinar: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shared-pra...

Enter our Book of the Month competition to win a copy of The Ending Writes Itself by Evelyn Clarke – one of the hottest new thrillers of 2026! 🔥📕

We're calling for Bookbug to be made Scotland's national animal! 📚️✨️⁠ ⁠ Move over, unicorn, it's time to replace one horn with two antennae ❌️🦄⁠ Read all about the campaign here 👇 www.scottishbooktrust.com/about/press-...

Think the classics aren't for you? See if James Robertson can make you think again with his curated book subscription – available now from the Scottish Book Trust shop.

Freelance Bookbug Trainer @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social - delivering training to various groups of professionals & volunteers across Scotland. 🔹£285 in-person session (full day) 🔹£175 online sessions (4hrs) 🔹£45ph for meetings Find out more at tinyurl.com/2b93m3v6 #Trainer #Freelance

Time is running out to enter our March Book of the Month competitions!📖 Answer one simple question for your chance to win a specially chosen title for babies and toddlers, children and teens, and adult readers. The competitions close tomorrow. Good luck! 🫰 www.scottishbooktrust.com/book-of-the-...

New Book Discovery Guide available! Flick through our latest guide and find over 40 recommendations for different ages and stages in the classroom. Read and download the guide and browse earlier issues www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning-res... #scottishbooktrust #bookdiscoveryguide

On Wednesday, we had the joy of welcoming the brilliant @athenakugblenu.bsky.social to the Authors Live stage at BBC Scotland! 📺 Athena treated us to an exciting romp through history, sharing tales of misfortune from her brilliant books History's Most Epic Fails and History's Most Epic Fibs.

There's just under a month left to apply for our Reading for Pleasure course aimed at primary school teachers! 📚 The course is endorsed by Education Scotland. Apply by 24 April. Find out more: www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning-and...

What would you rather be reading right now?🤔📚 Show your reading credentials with pin badges from our online shop! shop.scottishbooktrust.com/products/id-... #booksarethebest #readingtime #scottishbooktrust

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There's only one week left for schools to apply for a fully-funded author residency through Live Literature School Residencies! Please share this incredible opportunity before our deadline passes.

Tune in and watch the show Live 😁😁

The brilliant @athenakugblenu.bsky.social is appearing on Authors Live this Wednesday! Book virtual seats for your P4–P7s... #BBCAuthorsLive

Listen up! I have some fun tips for you if you're thinking about audiobooks!

Spot the dog is now at home in our online shop! 🐶 Know a little one (or big one!) who would love this cuddly companion? Shop with us and you'll be supporting our vital work of changing lives with books across Scotland 🛍️

Writing for audio? 🎧 In this article, author and previous New Writers Awardee Heather Palmer shares her process for writing with audiobooks in mind. www.scottishbooktrust.com/articles/top...

Help to make a school library staffed by a librarian a legal requirement for Scotland's secondary schools. Add your voice to the campaign 📢 www.scottishbooktrust.com/our-research...