News & Events
Here you'll find the latest information on what's happening in the world of Scottish Book Trust and much more, divided into four main sections:
- Scottish Book Trust News, Events & Vacancies
- Media contact, press releases & press coverage
- Book news and reviews from the UK press
- Noticeboard - external events and opportunities
We also have a section dedicated to News for Writers & Publishers
Scottish Book Trust News, Events & Vacancies
THE BOOK THAT CHANGED MY LIFE - ON SALE FROM MARCH 4TH
March sees the long-awaited publication of THE BOOK THAT CHANGED MY LIFE, a collection of short stories about life-changing books, featuring entries by A L Kennedy, Alexander McCall-Smith, Brian Cox and Janice Galloway as well as the general public. A definite must-have for book lovers, it will be on sale from March 4th (World Book Day) but can be pre-ordered online from Waterstone’s now.
Launch Events:
On March 13th, Alan Bissett, Ewan Morrison and Sara Sheridan will be discussing the books that changed their lives at Aye Write in Glasgow. The event will be chaired by Edinburgh Book Festival director Nick Barley and tickets are available here.
Tickets for the official book launch at the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh on March 4th featuring A L Kennedy and Sara Sheridan have – unsurprisingly - been going like hot cakes so it may be sold out by now but worth checking here or on 0131 623 3918 for returns.
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Noticeboard - External News, Events & Vacancies
RNIB SCOTLAND INTERACTIVE CAMPAIGN - AUTHORS WANTED
The Royal National Institute of Blind People Scotland has launched a new and interactive campaign entitled 'What Would You Lose?' and for World Book Day on Thursday 4th March they are very keen to get as many well-known authors as possible to take part in the campaign.
They are looking to take short video clips of authors saying what they would miss most if they lost their sight? You can currently watch some examples on the What Would You Lose? website.
"Every week ten people in Scotland start to lose their vision. But right now we can only help one in three who need support. By increasing public support through our campaign, we can help people who lose their sight find a life worth leading. We are inviting the public to post comments, video clips and photos onto our website." – RNIB Scotland
THE GADDA PRIZE: BEST JUNIOR DETECTIVE FICTION
Secondary schools in Edinburgh may submit one or more stories written by their S3 pupils. Entries must be written in English, be no more than 2,000 words long, and be set in Rome.
The 4 finalists of Category 4 will be invited to take part in The Blackwell Gadda Workshop, in the Caledonian Hall, Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh, on Saturday 19 June 2010. The event will be open to the general public. The winner of the Prize will be announced at the Prize Award Ceremony.
CARRY A POEM
Edinburgh City of Literature's annual campaign focuses on 'carrying a poem' this year. Watch the promo video below, and go to http://carryapoem.com for info on your free poetry book and how to get involved.
The Royal Mail Awards Journey
anthony horowtiz
me and my school (Uphall Primary) went to see Anthony Horowitz today and he was very good and funny i asked him a question (what was the last book he had read) and it was a very good answer it was also a very good afternoon
RED Book Award, Falkirk Council
The RED Book Award ceremony was held in Falkirk Town Hall on Wednesday 27th January 2010 and after a wonderful day of presentations of the books by all the secondary schools, talks by the shortlisted authors, the winning book was announced - Blood Ties by Sophie McKenzie.
The shortlist was: The Ice Cream Con by Jimmy Docherty, Ostrich Boys by Keith Gray, Strangled Silence by Oisin McGann, Blood Ties by Sophie McKenzie and Spider by Linda Strachan.