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

This new book was delivered at the weekend, and it is absolutely lush. As someone who adores insects and nature I was in absolute heaven. Visually stunning, you just want to stare and stare at the pictures, choosing your favourite beetle or moth in the myriad of beautiful options. I adore it!

I have been sharing this book with schools this year and teachers have been really drawn to it. It is a beautifully illustrated and powerful story, told in a way that is suitable for upper primary and lower secondary pupils without diminishing the hard-hitting reality of the holocaust.

Tomorrow (17th) at 4pm, we have a free online Book Discovery session on contemporary books you can use in your Primary/ELC settings to explore topics such as Space, Forces, Minibeasts, People who help us, and Festivals. Register for free here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-disco...

Primary teachers! Learn how to build a reading culture at your school during this transformative online course. www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning-and...

The #Carnegies2026 shortlist is here, and you can get your hands on it NOW with a 35% discount! 📚✨Thanks to Scholastic UK for being our official book supplier. Order today! 🔗 https://shop.scholastic.co.uk/the-carnegies

I have supported this because I already use the old version and it is fab! While the illustrations and marketing aims at children, the roleplay mechanics are for everyone, especially adults who want to try D&D but are put off by having too much to learn to get started. #ttrpg #dungeonsanddragons

Day 5 of #ReadingSchoolsWeek and it is time to hand over to the pupils. Take a look at some of the lovely things posted on the hashtag above and see what they have been doing this week. Why not consider becoming a Reading School yourself and keep the fun going all year. www.readingschools.scot

Day 4 of #readingschoolsweek and it is Author Takeover day! I know schools have some specific tasks to do today but I thought I would also highlight Authors Live on Demand. A bank of fabulous short films you can filter by age and topic, & watch anytime. www.scottishbooktrust.com/authors-live...

Also for #readingschoolsweek Storytelling day, I want to share my favourite type of storytelling , tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs). These are immersive, creative and exciting ways to participate in shared storymaking, and are great for schools. www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning-res...

Day 3 of #readingschoolsweek and it is Storytelling day! While I don't have anyone to read to today, I am listening to stories through the BorrowBox app. I get this free with my Dumfries and Galloway library card. They have lots of great audiobooks, digital books and magazines/newspapers.

Day 2 of #readingschoolsweek and it is time to DROP EVERYTHING AND READ (DEAR) If you want to join in, why not take a wee reading break at 11am or 3pm and sit down with a good book for 10-15mins (or more if you are comfy)

It is here! Day 1 of #readingschoolsweek! It's not too late to get involved www.readingschools.scot/readingschoo... Today's topic is 'Ask me what I am reading'. I am reading Hag Storm by Victoria Williamson, an adventure based on the life of Robert Burns (and Tam O'Shanter). What are you reading?

The Writing For Pleasure Centre’s Children As Writers Survey writing4pleasure.com/the-writing-...

@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social has just opened applications for Developing and Sustaining Reading for Pleasure (Primary) course for teachers in #Scotland Endorsed by Education Scotland, research-informed and dare I say - very good! Apply here: www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning-and...

There is still time to apply to become our new Scots Ootreach Co-ordinator (deadline 19th) . I can honestly say that working as Outreach Co-ordinator for Scottish Book Trust has, for me, been a dream job with a supportive team and fabulous work colleagues. www.scottishbooktrust.com/about/vacanc...

I have used Little but Fierce with adults and children and it works great for both. It is a fabulous entry into D&D style roleplay without the mountains of things to learn. It is accessible, great fun to play and highly recommended, and this new version looks fab.

This is called ‘Twenty Modern-Day Proverbs’.

There are so many benefits to reading for pleasure, and is there anything better than having some time over the Christmas period to enjoy a good book?📚️ You can also share your love of books by donating to our Christmas Appeal, so that every child can have a book of their own. Link in bio ♥️

Toxic masculinity-themed books for children and teens with titles by Ziggy Hanaor, Jason Reynolds, Jeffrey Boakye & Darren Chetty, Susie Day, Nathanael Lessore, Luke Palmer, James Goodhand, Louise Finch and Alan Bissett. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/toxic... #kidlit #teachertwitter

This looks very interesting. What good software packages exist? is a question I get asked a lot by smaller schools with limited budgets who are trying to manage and loan their book collections. I would love to hear from anyone who has used this system.

Happy Book Week Scotland everyone! I hope you all have a great week of reading, friendship and fun.

WE HAVE NEWS! We have relaunched our LoveReading4Schools portal which lets #schools fundraise, share wishlists & accept donations so communities can get the right books into children’s hands fast. Make sure your school is signed up today to be in with a chance to win £1000 of books 📚📚

Our viewpoint: The use of AI in the teaching of writing writing4pleasure.com/2025/10/15/o...

I really enjoyed the first chapter of this new book, and have reached out for a copy. @fairweatherdr.bsky.social @mariannedoherty.bsky.social @signeru.bsky.social and too many others to link, you might be interested in this too?

Had a power cut at home yesterday, but that meant I could catch up on my reading for our upcoming Book Discovery session. There are such wonderful books being published atm, I can't wait to share. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-disco...