Events

Bookstart in Scotland hosts a range of events throughout the year for parents, children and professionals.

Details of all future events will appear on these pages, so visit us regularly to make sure that you don't miss out! 

PREVIOUS EVENTS 

The Bookstart Impact - The Importance of Early Years Parenting

Bookstart in Scotland Conference

The Bookstart Conference, held on 10th September 2009, was hailed a great success by delegates, with several commenting that it was the best conference they had ever attended.

Speakers included Michael Russell MSP, Minister for Culture, External Affairs and the Constitution, Suzanne Zeedyk, Child  Psychologist at the University of Dundee, Dr Harry Burns, Chief Medical Officer, and Det Ch Supt John Carnochan, Head of the Scottish Violence Reduction Unit.

Click here for further details and to watch interviews with the speakers. 

Bookstart in Scotland Day

Bookstart in Scotland DayBookstart in Scotland Day 2009 was held on 21st May, with the theme of Bookstart in Scotland’s Birthday. Thousands of free events were held across the country, featuring Bookstart Rhymetimes, party games, story sessions and craft activities, and some events even received a special visit from the Bookstart Bear!

Bookstart in Scotland Day pictures and information