http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/feed Scottish Book Trust's video content, now available for your iPod! en Scottish Book Trust Scottish Book Trust No No scottish book trust, scotland, scottish books, literature, books, authors, interviews, creative writing, features, exclusive Paul Gallagher paul.gallagher@scottishbooktrust.com paul.gallagher@scottishbooktrust.com paul.gallagher@scottishbooktrust.com Scottish Book Trust's video content, now available for your iPod! Video interviews and features from Scottish Book Trust, the leading agency for the promotion of reading, writing and literature in Scotland. Now on your iPod! http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/allan-ahlberg-talks-about-writing-the-jolly-postman The Jolly Postman took over 5 years to make and has sold over 6 million copies. Here Allan Ahlberg describes how he and his wife Janet created this classic children's book... 0 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust jolly postman, allan ahlberg, janet ahlberg, children's book, illustration, bookbug's librart challenge Allan Ahlberg describes how he and his wife Janet created their classic children's book... The Jolly Postman took over 5 years to make and has sold over 6 million copies. Here Allan Ahlberg describes how he and his wife Janet created this classic children's book... 93300 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/authors-live-liz-lochhead-full-broadcast Scotland's Makar Liz Lochhead discusses her work as well as the work of Robert Burns. 0 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Liz Lochhead, Robert Burns, Authors Live, Burns Night, Scottish Book Trust, Meet Our Authors Scotland's Makar Liz Lochhead discusses her work as well as the work of Robert Burns. Scotland's Makar Liz Lochhead discusses her work as well as the work of Robert Burns. 93212 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/authors-live-murderous-maths-with-kjartan-poskitt-full-broadcast Authors of the Murderous Maths series, Kjartan Poskitt took part in Authors Live on 1st December 2011. Using mind boggling tricks and puzzles he reveals the fun side of maths. 0 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Kjartan Poskitt, Authors Live, Murderous Maths, Scottish Book Trust, BBC Scotland Learning Kjartan Poskitt reveals how fun maths can be in this hilarious Authors Live event. Authors of the Murderous Maths series, Kjartan Poskitt took part in Authors Live on 1st December 2011. Using mind boggling tricks and puzzles he reveals the fun side of maths. 88555 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/skint/videos/jamies-story-performance A performance of an extract from “The Other Side of the Coin: Jamie’s Story” from Skint. The performance was developed by performers from Scottish Youth Theatre and performed as part of a Financial Capability event hosted by Standard Life, Scottish Government and Education Scotland in June 2011. 0 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust skint, dramatisation, performance, the other side of the coin, young people, drama A performance of an extract from “The Other Side of the Coin: Jamie’s Story” from Skint A performance of an extract from “The Other Side of the Coin: Jamie’s Story” from Skint. The performance was developed by performers from Scottish Youth Theatre and performed as part of a Financial Capability event hosted by Standard Life, Scottish Government and Education Scotland in June 2011. 88236 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning/cpd/toolkits/online-tools/animoto Whether you're an experienced hand at ICT looking for something new, or a bit technology-shy, David's videos will provide you with something exciting and useful for the classroom. 771 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust animoto, online tools, david miller, visuals, teaching, creativity, classroom Animoto is a visually arresting tool which will help your pupils to really engage with a topic or text. Whether you're an experienced hand at ICT looking for something new, or a bit technology-shy, David's videos will provide you with something exciting and useful for the classroom. 87455 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning/cpd/toolkits/online-tools/twitter-1 Twitter is a communication tool used by lots of learning professionals. If you want to keep up to date with education, share useful things and learn from others, this video is the one for you. 313 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust twitter, david miller, tutorial, online tools, teaching First things first, setting up an account... Twitter is a communication tool used by lots of learning professionals. If you want to keep up to date with education, share useful things and learn from others, this video is the one for you. 87454 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning/cpd/toolkits/online-tools/twitter-2 Twitter is a communication tool used by lots of learning professionals. If you want to keep up to date with education, share useful things and learn from others, this video is the one for you. 442 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust twitter, david miller, tutorial, online tools In this part, making friends/connections... Twitter is a communication tool used by lots of learning professionals. If you want to keep up to date with education, share useful things and learn from others, this video is the one for you. 87453 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning/cpd/toolkits/online-tools/twitter-3 Twitter is a communication tool used by lots of learning professionals. If you want to keep up to date with education, share useful things and learn from others, this video is the one for you. 517 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust twitter, david miller, tutorial, online tools Discovering the learning potential of Twitter... Twitter is a communication tool used by lots of learning professionals. If you want to keep up to date with education, share useful things and learn from others, this video is the one for you. 87452 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning/cpd/toolkits/online-tools/prezi In this series of easy-to-follow videos, award-winning teacher David Miller shows you how to make technology work for you with free online tools, from setting up an account to their creative use in any subject. 1031 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust prezi, online tool, david miller, education, teaching, innovation, presentation Prezi, a visually stunning and engaging presentation tool: In this series of easy-to-follow videos, award-winning teacher David Miller shows you how to make technology work for you with free online tools, from setting up an account to their creative use in any subject. 87451 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/meet-our-authors-special-julia-donaldson On Saturday 5th November 2011 Waterstone's Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson spoke to a family audience at the Scottish Youth Theatre in Glasgow. The event was part of Scottish Book Trust's Meet Our Authors programme, sponsored by Scottish Friendly Assurance. 2290 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Julia Donaldson, Meet Our Authors, Scottish Friendly Assurance, Scottish Book Trust, Gruffalo Songs, rhymes and stories from Waterstone's Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson. On Saturday 5th November 2011 Waterstone's Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson spoke to a family audience at the Scottish Youth Theatre in Glasgow. The event was part of Scottish Book Trust's Meet Our Authors programme, sponsored by Scottish Friendly Assurance. 87322 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning/CPD/inside-the-writing-process/tonyditerlizzi Tony DiTerlizzi talks about the experiences and influences that breathed life into his characters, and describes how children can be inspired to write. 558 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust tony diterlizzi, writing, reading, inspiring Tony DiTerlizzi talks about the experiences and influences that breathed life into his characters, and describes how children can be inspired to write. Tony DiTerlizzi talks about the experiences and influences that breathed life into his characters, and describes how children can be inspired to write. 87245 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/making-it-as-a-screenwriter-6-youre-not-the-boss-of-me In the last part of the series Adrian sets out some guidelines for making clear, quantifiable goals. The rest is up to you! 172 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust screenwriter, adrian mead, tutorial, motivation, goal-setting The final episode: set those goals and get moving! In the last part of the series Adrian sets out some guidelines for making clear, quantifiable goals. The rest is up to you! 86686 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/making-it-as-a-screenwriter-5-when-will-i-be-famous When it comes to the crunch, anyone embarking on a career as a professional writer of any sort is aiming to succeed. But what kind of expectation is realistic, and how can you ensure that your own hard work is eventually recognised? As always, Adrian has practical and knowledgeable pointers to the answers.  0 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust screenwriting, workshop, ideas, networking, writer, famous Or: how to get professionals to recognise your talent... When it comes to the crunch, anyone embarking on a career as a professional writer of any sort is aiming to succeed. But what kind of expectation is realistic, and how can you ensure that your own hard work is eventually recognised? As always, Adrian has practical and knowledgeable pointers to the answers.  86685 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/making-it-as-a-screenwriter-4-getting-started So many people who aspire to be writers fall at the first hurdle; they never get round to writing. In Part 4 of our series, Adrian Mead offers practical and simple techniques to help overcome false starts and actually get writing. 193 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust adrian mead, writer, techniques, ideas, practical, discipline, stories, screenwriting You've decided to be a writer, but how can you discipline yourself to actually do it? So many people who aspire to be writers fall at the first hurdle; they never get round to writing. In Part 4 of our series, Adrian Mead offers practical and simple techniques to help overcome false starts and actually get writing. 86684 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/making-it-as-a-screenwriter-3-the-bouncers-code In this third episode of Adrian Mead's Screenwriter series, the gloves come off and the writer/director gets serious about the difference between hoping for something and getting out there and making it happen. Adrian's former experience as a bouncer comes in handy as he lays down his no-nonsense principles for success! 174 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust screenwriter, tutorial, writing, adrian mead, video, planning, success Prepare for some no-nonsense straight talking as Adrian continues the series... In this third episode of Adrian Mead's Screenwriter series, the gloves come off and the writer/director gets serious about the difference between hoping for something and getting out there and making it happen. Adrian's former experience as a bouncer comes in handy as he lays down his no-nonsense principles for success! 86676 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/making-it-as-a-screenwriter-2-no-tortured-artists-need-apply In the second episode, Adrian Mead moves on to look at the subject of motivation. Before setting up as a screenwriter, it is important to honestly assess your motivations, and in the video Adrian sets out some good questions to ask of yourself. 219 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust screenwriter, adrian mead, tutorial, motivation, writing, video The series continues as Adrian Mead asks "what's your motivation?" In the second episode, Adrian Mead moves on to look at the subject of motivation. Before setting up as a screenwriter, it is important to honestly assess your motivations, and in the video Adrian sets out some good questions to ask of yourself. 86672 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/making-it-as-a-screenwriter-1-introduction Writer/director Adrian Mead introduces a series of six podcasts on how to build a career as a professional writer. Through the series Adrian will focus on the reality of what to expect as an aspiring writer, how to keep writing and much more. In this episode he maps out the structure for the series and sets the tone for what will come! 183 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust screenwriter, professional writer, career plan, introduction, video, tutorial, podcast, adrian mead Writer/director Adrian Mead looks at how to build a career as a professional writer. Writer/director Adrian Mead introduces a series of six podcasts on how to build a career as a professional writer. Through the series Adrian will focus on the reality of what to expect as an aspiring writer, how to keep writing and much more. In this episode he maps out the structure for the series and sets the tone for what will come! 86669 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/bookbug-launch-film The new Bookbug programme for Babies and Early Years was launched by Scottish Book Trust on 30 June 2010. Watch the video for a full introduction to the Bookbug and the programme. 479 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust bookbug, scottish book trust, early years, reading, books, debi gliori An introduction to Bookbug and the Scottish Book Trust Early Years Programme... The new Bookbug programme for Babies and Early Years was launched by Scottish Book Trust on 30 June 2010. Watch the video for a full introduction to the Bookbug and the programme. 86591 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/meet-our-authors-special-cressida-cowell Meet Our Authors Special Event with Cressida Cowell - especially for National Dragonese Day (Thursday 6th October 2011). Did you like the video? Just leave your comments in the box below or send us an email at heather.collins@scottishbooktrust.com. Enter our Facebook competition for great 'How to Train your Dragon' goodies! Just search for the Meet Our Authors facebook page (log in required) and click on the competition tab on the left hand side of the screen. 0 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust cressida cowell, how to train your dragon, video, exclusive, special event Meet Our Authors Special Event with Cressida Cowell - especially for National Dragonese Day (Thursday 6th October 2011). Meet Our Authors Special Event with Cressida Cowell - especially for National Dragonese Day (Thursday 6th October 2011). Did you like the video? Just leave your comments in the box below or send us an email at heather.collins@scottishbooktrust.com. Enter our Facebook competition for great 'How to Train your Dragon' goodies! Just search for the Meet Our Authors facebook page (log in required) and click on the competition tab on the left hand side of the screen. 86314 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/authors-live-creative-writing-with-david-almond-full-broadcast David Almond, one of the very best writers for teens and young people, talks about his work and about how to approach creative writing. He will inspire you all! 0 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Authors Live, David Almond, Scottish Book Trust, Meet Our Authors, BBC Scotland Learning, David Almond, one of the very best writers for teens and young people, talks about his work and about how to approach creative writing. He will inspire you all! 86586 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning/cpd/toolkits/online-tools/wallwisher In this series of easy-to-follow videos, award-winning teacher David Miller shows you how to make technology work for you with free online tools, from setting up an account to their creative use in any subject. 589 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust wallwisher, online tools, david miller, cpd, resources Wallwisher is a great tool to bring together learning resources into one space. In this series of easy-to-follow videos, award-winning teacher David Miller shows you how to make technology work for you with free online tools, from setting up an account to their creative use in any subject. 87246 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning/cpd/toolkits/online-tools/bubbl-us In this series of easy-to-follow videos, award-winning teacher David Miller shows you how to make technology work for you with free online tools, from setting up an account to their creative use in any subject. 600 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust bubbl.us, online tools, david miller, cpd, resources Bubbl.us is a great free tool for mind-mapping - ideal for brainstorming sessions. In this series of easy-to-follow videos, award-winning teacher David Miller shows you how to make technology work for you with free online tools, from setting up an account to their creative use in any subject. 87257 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/derek-landy-at-the-mitchell-theatre Scottish Book Trust and Harper Collins were dead excited to bring Irish writing sensation, Derek Landy to the Mitchell Theatre on Monday 5th September 2011 to celebrate the release of the sixth book in the Skulduggery Pleasant series, Death Bringer. 0 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Derek Landy, event, mitchell theatre, scottish book trust, children's book, Skulduggery Pleasant, death bringer Derek Landy at the Mitchell Theatre 5th September 2011 Scottish Book Trust and Harper Collins were dead excited to bring Irish writing sensation, Derek Landy to the Mitchell Theatre on Monday 5th September 2011 to celebrate the release of the sixth book in the Skulduggery Pleasant series, Death Bringer. 85088 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/the-blackhope-enigma-scottish-childrens-book-awards Teresa Flavin reads from her book The Blackhope Enigma which has been shortlisted for the 2011 Scottish Children's Book Awards in the Older Readers (12-16) category as well as answering questions about it. 683 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Scottish Children's Book Awards, Older Readers (12-16), Scottish Book Trust, Teresa Flavin, The Blackhope Enigma Teresa Flavin reads from The Blackhope Enigma and answers questions about it. Teresa Flavin reads from her book The Blackhope Enigma which has been shortlisted for the 2011 Scottish Children's Book Awards in the Older Readers (12-16) category as well as answering questions about it. 84737 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/prisoner-of-the-inquisition-scottish-childrens-book-awards Theresa Breslin reads from her book The Prisoner of the Inquisition which has been shortlisted for the 2011 Scottish Children's Book Awards in the Older Readers (12-16) category as well as answering questions about it. 535 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Scottish Childrens Book Awards, Older Readers, Prisoner of the Inquisition, Theresa Breslin, Scottish Book Trust Theresa Breslin reads from her book The Prisoner of the Inquisition and answers questions about it. Theresa Breslin reads from her book The Prisoner of the Inquisition which has been shortlisted for the 2011 Scottish Children's Book Awards in the Older Readers (12-16) category as well as answering questions about it. 84733 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/wasted-scottish-childrens-book-awards Nicola Morgan reads from her book Wasted, which has been shortlisted for the 2011 Scottish Children's Book Awards in the Older Readers (12-16) category as well as answering questions about it. 577 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Scottish Children's Book Awards, Older Readers (12-16), Scottish Book Trust, Nicola Morgan, Wasted Nicola Morgan reads from Wasted and answers questions about it. Nicola Morgan reads from her book Wasted, which has been shortlisted for the 2011 Scottish Children's Book Awards in the Older Readers (12-16) category as well as answering questions about it. 84732 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/zac-and-the-dream-pirates-scottish-childrens-book-awards Ross Mackenzie reads from his book Zac and the Dream Pirates which has been shortlisted for the Scottish Children's Book Awards in the Younger Readers (8-11) as well as answering questions about it. 447 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Scottish Childrens Book Awards, Younger Readers, Zac and the Dream Pirates, Ross Mackenzie, Scottish Book Trust Ross Mackenzie reads his book Zac and the Dream Pirates and answers questions about it. Ross Mackenzie reads from his book Zac and the Dream Pirates which has been shortlisted for the Scottish Children's Book Awards in the Younger Readers (8-11) as well as answering questions about it. 84730 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/slightly-jones-the-case-of-the-london-dragonfish-scottish-childrens-book-awards Joan Lennon reads from her book Slightly Jones: The Case of the London Dragonfish, which has been shortlisted for the Scottish Children's Book Awards in the Younger Readers (8-11) category. 344 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Scottish Children's Book Awards, Younger Readers (8-11), Scottish Book Trust, Joan Lennon, Slightly Jones, the Case of the London Dragonfish Joan Lennon reads and answers questions about Slightly Jones: The Case of the London Dragonfish. Joan Lennon reads from her book Slightly Jones: The Case of the London Dragonfish, which has been shortlisted for the Scottish Children's Book Awards in the Younger Readers (8-11) category. 84729 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/theres-a-hamster-in-my-pocket-scottish-childrens-book-awards Franzeska G Ewart reads her book There's a Hamster in My Pocket which has been shortlisted for the 2011 Scottish Children's Book Awards in the Younger Readers (8-11) category and answers questions about it. 330 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Scottish Childrens Book Awards, Younger Readers, Theres a Hamster in My Pocket, Franzeska Ewart, Scottish Book Trust Franzeska G Ewart reads her book There's a Hamster in My Pocket and answers questions about it. Franzeska G Ewart reads her book There's a Hamster in My Pocket which has been shortlisted for the 2011 Scottish Children's Book Awards in the Younger Readers (8-11) category and answers questions about it. 84728 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/the-loon-on-the-moon-questions-and-answers-scottish-childrens-book-awards Chae Strathie answers questions about his book The Loon on the Moon, which has been shortlisted for the Scottish Children's Book awards in the Bookbug readers (0-7) category. 297 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Scottish Children's Book Awards, Bookbug Readers (0-7), Scottish Book Trust, Chae Strathie, Emily Golden, The Loon on the Moon Chae Strathie answers questions about his book The Loon on the Moon. Chae Strathie answers questions about his book The Loon on the Moon, which has been shortlisted for the Scottish Children's Book awards in the Bookbug readers (0-7) category. 84726 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/the-loon-on-the-moon-scottish-childrens-book-awards Chae Strathie reads his book The Loon on the Moon, which has been shortlisted for the 2011 Scottish Children's Book awards in the Bookbug Readers category (0-7). 290 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Scottish Children's Book Awards, Bookbug Readers (0-7), Scottish Book Trust, Chae Strathie, Emily Golden, The Loon on the Moon Chae Strathie reads The Loon on the Moon. Chae Strathie reads his book The Loon on the Moon, which has been shortlisted for the 2011 Scottish Children's Book awards in the Bookbug Readers category (0-7). 84723 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/apple-pie-abc-questions-and-answers-scottish-childrens-book-awards Alison Murray answers questions about her book Apple Pie ABC which has been shortlisted for the 2011 Scottish Children's Book Awards in the Bookbug Readers category (0-7). 145 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Scottish Childrens Book Awards, Bookbug Readers, Apple Pie ABC, Alison Murray, Scottish Book Trust Alison Murray answers questions about her book Apple Pie ABC. Alison Murray answers questions about her book Apple Pie ABC which has been shortlisted for the 2011 Scottish Children's Book Awards in the Bookbug Readers category (0-7). 84722 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/apple-pie-abc-scottish-childrens-book-awards Alison Murray reads her picture book, Apple Pie ABC, which has been shortlisted for the 2011 Scottish Children's Book Awards in the Bookbug Readers (0-7) category. 0 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Scottish Children's Book Awards, Bookbug Readers (0-7), Scottish Book Trust, Alison Murray, Applie Pie ABC Alison Murray reads Apple Pie ABC. Alison Murray reads her picture book, Apple Pie ABC, which has been shortlisted for the 2011 Scottish Children's Book Awards in the Bookbug Readers (0-7) category. 84720 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/dear-vampa-questions-and-answers-scottish-childrens-book-awards Ross Collins answers questions about his book Dear Vampa, which has been shortlisted for the 2011 Scottish Children's Book Awards in the Bookbug Readers (0-7) category. 187 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Scottish Childrens Book Awards, Bookbug Readers, Dear Vampa, Ross Collins Ross Collins answers questions about his book Dear Vampa. Ross Collins answers questions about his book Dear Vampa, which has been shortlisted for the 2011 Scottish Children's Book Awards in the Bookbug Readers (0-7) category. 84719 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/dear-vampa-scottish-childrens-book-awards-0 Ross Collins reads Dear Vampa, which has been shortlisted for the 2011 Scottish Children's Book Awards in the Bookbug Readers (0-7) category. 164 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Scottish Childrens Book Awards, Bookbug Readers, Dear Vampa, Ross Collins Ross Collins reads Dear Vampa. Ross Collins reads Dear Vampa, which has been shortlisted for the 2011 Scottish Children's Book Awards in the Bookbug Readers (0-7) category. 84706 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning/cpd/inside-the-writing-process/michael-rosen/1 Michael Rosen’s powerful and inspiring keynote speech from our Creative Sparks conference. The theme is “Igniting a desire to read and write” and Michael’s speech provides plenty of ideas about how you can bring books and reading to life in your classroom. 771 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust michael rosen, creative sparks, reading, writing, inspiring, ideas, classroom, resources Michael Rosen’s powerful and inspiring keynote speech from our Creative Sparks conference. Michael Rosen’s powerful and inspiring keynote speech from our Creative Sparks conference. The theme is “Igniting a desire to read and write” and Michael’s speech provides plenty of ideas about how you can bring books and reading to life in your classroom. 87749 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning/cpd/inside-the-writing-process/michael-rosen/2 Michael Rosen’s powerful and inspiring keynote speech from our Creative Sparks conference. The theme is “Igniting a desire to read and write” and Michael’s speech provides plenty of ideas about how you can bring books and reading to life in your classroom. 549 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust michael rosen, creative sparks, reading, writing, inspiring, ideas, classroom, resources Michael Rosen's inspiring talk continues... Michael Rosen’s powerful and inspiring keynote speech from our Creative Sparks conference. The theme is “Igniting a desire to read and write” and Michael’s speech provides plenty of ideas about how you can bring books and reading to life in your classroom. 87748 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning/cpd/inside-the-writing-process/michael-rosen/3 Michael Rosen’s powerful and inspiring keynote speech from our Creative Sparks conference. The theme is “Igniting a desire to read and write” and Michael’s speech provides plenty of ideas about how you can bring books and reading to life in your classroom. 626 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust michael rosen, creative sparks, reading, writing, inspiring, ideas, classroom, resources The concluding part of Michael Rosen's inspiring talk. Michael Rosen’s powerful and inspiring keynote speech from our Creative Sparks conference. The theme is “Igniting a desire to read and write” and Michael’s speech provides plenty of ideas about how you can bring books and reading to life in your classroom. 87747 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning/CPD/inside-the-writing-process/margaret-ryan/1 Children's author Margaret Ryan describes the process of writing the lively and fun Roodica the Rude series. 356 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust margaret ryan, roodica the rude, interview, writing process, Roodica the Rude author Margaret Ryan talks about writing and creativity Children's author Margaret Ryan describes the process of writing the lively and fun Roodica the Rude series. 87757 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning/CPD/inside-the-writing-process/margaret-ryan/2 Children's author Margaret Ryan describes the process of writing the lively and fun Roodica the Rude series. 399 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust margaret ryan, roodica the rude, interview, writing process, The second part of this insightful interview on the writing process Children's author Margaret Ryan describes the process of writing the lively and fun Roodica the Rude series. 87756 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/learning/CPD/inside-the-writing-process/margaret-ryan/3 Children's author Margaret Ryan describes the process of writing the lively and fun Roodica the Rude series. 193 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust margaret ryan, roodica the rude, interview, writing process, reading Part 3 of our interview with Margaret Ryan, in which she reads a section from Roodica the Rude Children's author Margaret Ryan describes the process of writing the lively and fun Roodica the Rude series. 87755 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/skint-final-comments-and-suggestions 178 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Further thoughts and comments from the Skint! trial facilitators. 83651 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/skint-what-additional-support-activities-did-your-groups-do 188 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust The facilitators involved in trialling Skint! talk about additional support activities. 83650 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/did-skint-create-discussions-and-if-so-what-were-they 183 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Skint! trial facilitators reflect on the kind of discussions that grew out of their sessions using the resource. 83649 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/interview-margot-henderson-lapidus-scotland-llf-case-study Margot Henderson speaks to Scottish Book Trust's Koren Calder about her work with Lapidus for the Big Tent Festival, including why she was dressed as a bee for her event! 284 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust lapidus scotland, margot henderson, big tent festival, writing, words, health, wellbeing, bees Storyteller Margot on why she dressed as a bee for her Lapidus event... Margot Henderson speaks to Scottish Book Trust's Koren Calder about her work with Lapidus for the Big Tent Festival, including why she was dressed as a bee for her event! 83589 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/interview-mandy-haggith-lapidus-scotland-llf-case-study Mandy Haggith ran one of Lapidus Scotland's LLF-funded events at the Big Tent Festival in 2010. Here she tells Clare Rodgers a bit more about it. 224 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust mandy haggith, lapidus scotland, big tent festival, nature writer Nature writer Mandy talks about her LLF-funded event at the Big Tent Festival Mandy Haggith ran one of Lapidus Scotland's LLF-funded events at the Big Tent Festival in 2010. Here she tells Clare Rodgers a bit more about it. 83587 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/interview-larry-butler-lapidus-scotland-llf-case-study Lapidus Scotland convener Larry Butler tells Scottish Book Trust's Clare Rodgers about the kind of events that Lapidus put on, and the support they receive from Live Literature Funding. 260 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust lapidus scotland, larry butler, bug tent festival, writing, words, health, wellbeing An interview with the Lapidus Scotland convener at The Big Tent festival Lapidus Scotland convener Larry Butler tells Scottish Book Trust's Clare Rodgers about the kind of events that Lapidus put on, and the support they receive from Live Literature Funding. 83584 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/did-you-read-skint-in-one-go-or-in-sections 0 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust More detail about how the facilitators found using Skint! 83497 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/did-you-read-skint-as-a-group-or-one-to-one 0 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Trial facilitators talk about how they used Skint! 83495 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/skint-did-you-do-any-preparation 0 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Trial participants discuss how they prepared to use Skint! 83482 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/skint-who-were-the-facilitators-involved Brief interview clips introducing the facilitators involved in trialling Skint! 0 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Brief interview clips introducing the facilitators involved in trialling Skint! Brief interview clips introducing the facilitators involved in trialling Skint! 83481 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/authors-live-with-andy-stanton-full-broadcast Full broadcast footage of the hilarious Andy Stanton, author of the award-winning Mr Gum series, taken during his Meet Our Authors event in June 2011. Hosted by Janice Forsyth. 2400 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Authors Live, Andy Stanton, Meet Our Authors, Scottish Book Trust, Mr Gum, BBC Scotland, Learning, video, janice forsyth, The zany and wonderful world of Mr Gum with Andy Stanton. Full broadcast footage of the hilarious Andy Stanton, author of the award-winning Mr Gum series, taken during his Meet Our Authors event in June 2011. Hosted by Janice Forsyth. 86894 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/thomas-docherty-ruby-nettleship-and-the-ice-lolly-adventure A reading of Ruby Nettleship and the Ice-Lolly Adventure by the books author and illustrator, Thomas Docherty. This video was filmed during Thomas' Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour in June 2011. 367 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Thomas Docherty, Ruby Nettleship and the Ice-Lolly Adventure, Scottish Book Trust, Scottish Friendly Childrens Book Tour, Templar Books Thomas reads his picture book, Ruby Nettleship and the Ice-Lolly Adventure, while on a Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour. A reading of Ruby Nettleship and the Ice-Lolly Adventure by the books author and illustrator, Thomas Docherty. This video was filmed during Thomas' Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour in June 2011. 82925 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/thomas-docherty-to-the-beach A reading of the picture book, To The Beach, by its author and illustrator, Thomas Docherty. The video was taken while on a Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour. 101 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Thomas Docherty, To The Beach, Scottish Book Trust, Scottish Friendly Childrens Book Tour, Templar Books Thomas reads his picture book, To The Beach, while on a Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour. A reading of the picture book, To The Beach, by its author and illustrator, Thomas Docherty. The video was taken while on a Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour. 82922 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/thomas-docherty-scottish-friendly-childrens-book-tour Thomas Docherty draws a animal in the sand whilst being interviewed following his succesful Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour in June 2011. Thomas visited seven schools in South and East Ayrshire. 122 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Thomas Docherty, Scottish Friendly, Scottish Book Trust, Templar, To the Beach, Little Boat, Camel Thomas Docherty draws an animal in the sand whilst being interviewed. Thomas Docherty draws a animal in the sand whilst being interviewed following his succesful Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour in June 2011. Thomas visited seven schools in South and East Ayrshire. 82851 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/gill-lewis-sky-hawk Gill Lewis did two events with Scottish Book Trust to promote her debut novel, Sky Hawk. Here she tells us about her debut novel, touring in Scotland and her passion for Ospreys. David Anderson from the RSPB was also on hand to give his expert advice. 173 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Gill Lewis, Scottish Book Trust, Sky Hawk, OUP, Osprey, RSPB Gill tells us about her debut novel, touring in Scotland and her passion for Ospreys. Gill Lewis did two events with Scottish Book Trust to promote her debut novel, Sky Hawk. Here she tells us about her debut novel, touring in Scotland and her passion for Ospreys. David Anderson from the RSPB was also on hand to give his expert advice. 82046 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/jamie-rix-scottish-friendly-childrens-book-tour A quick chat between Chris and Jamie to discuss the tour that Jamie has just completed of Argyll & Bute and what inspired him to begin writing. It also includes a reading of The Tale of Suck-a-thumb. 158 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Jamie Rix, Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour, Scottish Book Trust, Orion, Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids, Alfie Pluck, Alistair Fury Jamie talks touring and thumb loss in Victorian literature. A quick chat between Chris and Jamie to discuss the tour that Jamie has just completed of Argyll & Bute and what inspired him to begin writing. It also includes a reading of The Tale of Suck-a-thumb. 81637 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/babies-early-years/parents/rhymes/katie-bairdie This video features Matthew Fitt singing a simple rhyme that's easy to join in with. Sing along to this traditional Scots rhyme with your baby. 0 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust katie bairdie, matthew fitt, rhyme, bookbug Matthew Fitt sings Katie Bairdie This video features Matthew Fitt singing a simple rhyme that's easy to join in with. Sing along to this traditional Scots rhyme with your baby. 81070 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/babies-early-years/parents/rhymes/jack-be-nimble This video features a short song sung by Francesca from the Bookbug team, easy to pick up and sing with your baby. 22 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust jack be nimble, rhyme, bookbug Francesca Brennan sings simple rhyme Jack Be Nimble This video features a short song sung by Francesca from the Bookbug team, easy to pick up and sing with your baby. 81069 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/authors-live-with-james-mayhew-full-session James Mayhew, author of the Katie books (a great early introduction to art) talks to a live audience of primary school children about his passion for art, his beautiful illustrations and his stories, as well as painting live in the studio! 1855 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust james mayhew, illustration, katie, painting, drawing, authors live, bbc Illustration, drawing and upside-down painting with the author of the Katie books. James Mayhew, author of the Katie books (a great early introduction to art) talks to a live audience of primary school children about his passion for art, his beautiful illustrations and his stories, as well as painting live in the studio! 87011 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/how-to-teach-creative-writing-13 Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 209 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Curriculum for Excellence, Online Teacher in Residence, Free CPD, Creativity,video, creative writing Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 79517 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/how-to-teach-creative-writing-12 Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 296 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Curriculum for Excellence, Online Teacher in Residence, Free CPD, Creativity,video, creative writing Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 79516 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/how-to-teach-creative-writing-11-using-the-past-tense Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 323 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Curriculum for Excellence, Online Teacher in Residence, Free CPD, Creativity,video, creative writing Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 79514 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/2010-royal-mail-awards-ceremony-highlights The announcement of the winning books and highlights from the 2010 Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books ceremony featuring all of the shortlisted authors as well as a clown, jugglers, acrobats and fire-eating! The ceremony was hosted by BBC Radio Scotland presenter and host of Authors Live, Janice Forsyth. 368 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Royal Mail Awards, Scottish Book Trust, ceremony, Julia Donaldson, Lydia Monks, Simon Puttock, Debi Gliori, Barry Hutchison, John Fardell, Lucinda Hare, Gillian Philip, Liz Laird, Cathy MacPhail, Janice Forsyth, winners announced, The announcement of the winning books and highlights from the 2010 Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books ceremony The announcement of the winning books and highlights from the 2010 Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books ceremony featuring all of the shortlisted authors as well as a clown, jugglers, acrobats and fire-eating! The ceremony was hosted by BBC Radio Scotland presenter and host of Authors Live, Janice Forsyth. 79513 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/how-to-teach-creative-writing-10 Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 378 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Curriculum for Excellence, Online Teacher in Residence, Free CPD, Creativity,video, creative writing Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 79512 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/how-to-teach-creative-writing-9 Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 390 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Curriculum for Excellence, Online Teacher in Residence, Free CPD, Creativity,video, creative writing Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 79506 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/how-to-teach-creative-writing-8 Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 390 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Curriculum for Excellence, Online Teacher in Residence, Free CPD, Creativity, video, creative writing Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 79505 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/sophia-bennett-interview Sophia Bennett drops into Scottish Book Trust to talk about how she got published and the latest installment of the Threads series. 316 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Scottish Book Trust, Meet Our Authors, Sophia Bennett, Threads, Chicken House Sophia Bennett drops into Scottish Book Trust to talk about her new book. Sophia Bennett drops into Scottish Book Trust to talk about how she got published and the latest installment of the Threads series. 79415 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/how-to-teach-creative-writing-7 Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 300 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust curriculum for excellence, teach creative writing, nick hesketh, online teacher in residence Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 79249 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/how-to-teach-creative-writing-6 Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 313 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust curriculum for excellence, teach creative writing, nick hesketh, online teacher in residence Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 79248 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/how-to-teach-creative-writing-5 Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 316 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust curriculum for excellence, teach creative writing, nick hesketh, online teacher in residence Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 79247 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/how-to-teach-creative-writing-4 Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 289 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust curriculum for excellence, teach creative writing, nick hesketh, online teacher in residence Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 79244 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/how-to-teach-creative-writing-3 Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 342 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust curriculum for excellence, teach creative writing, nick hesketh, online teacher in residence Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 79243 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/how-to-teach-creative-writing-2 Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 292 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust curriculum for excellence, teach creative writing, nick hesketh, online teacher in residence Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 79242 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/how-to-teach-creative-writing-1 Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 297 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust curriculum for excellence, teach creative writing, nick hesketh, online teacher in residence Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence presents a free CPD series for teachers on How to Teach Creative Writing by Dundee City Council Writer in Residence Nick Hesketh. 79236 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/babies-early-years/parents/rhymes/horsey-horsey This video features a short song sung by Francesca from the Bookbug team, easy to pick up and sing with your baby. 23 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust horsey horsey, bookbug, rhyme, fun, singalong, toddlers, babies Francesca Brennan sings simple song Horsey Horsey This video features a short song sung by Francesca from the Bookbug team, easy to pick up and sing with your baby. 79045 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/babies-early-years/parents/storytime/can-i-have-a-hug Get snuggled up for storytime and join Debi Gliori and the Bookbug as they read her book for little children. 79 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust bookbug, debi gliori, children's book, cuddles, hug, snuggle Debi Gliori reads her own book, cuddled up with the Bookbug... Get snuggled up for storytime and join Debi Gliori and the Bookbug as they read her book for little children. 79042 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/annabel-pitcher-interview Annabel Pitcher talking about her debut novel, My Sister Lives on the Mantlepiece, following her event at James Gillespie's High School. The book was published in March 2011. 281 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Scottish Book Trust, Meet Our Authors, Annabel Pitcher, My Sister Lives on the Mantlepiece, Orion Books Annabel Pitcher talking about her debut novel, My Sister Lives on the Mantlepiece, following her event at James Gillespie's High School Annabel Pitcher talking about her debut novel, My Sister Lives on the Mantlepiece, following her event at James Gillespie's High School. The book was published in March 2011. 79020 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/forrester-high-school-meet-pc-cast Forrester High School loved the opportunity to meet PC Cast at Scottish Book Trust so much that they made their very own video to mark the occassion. 383 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust PC Cast, House of Night, Kirsten Cast, Scottish Book Trust, Forrester High School PC Cast talking to pupils at Scottish Book Trust including pupils from Forrester High School who made the video. Forrester High School loved the opportunity to meet PC Cast at Scottish Book Trust so much that they made their very own video to mark the occassion. 78866 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/authors-live-with-eoin-colfer-full-session The full video from our World Book Day 2011 Authors Live event with the very funny Artemis Fowl author Eoin Colfer. He tells stories from his life, talks about inspiration for his own writing and answers questions from the audience and from schools watching live online. 2374 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust eoin colfer, artemis fowl, bbc, live, authors, childrens, writer, meet our authors Watch 40 minutes of hilarious entertainment from the Artemis Fowl author! The full video from our World Book Day 2011 Authors Live event with the very funny Artemis Fowl author Eoin Colfer. He tells stories from his life, talks about inspiration for his own writing and answers questions from the audience and from schools watching live online. 87038 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/royal-mail-awards-younger-readers-8-11-shortlist-film Pupils from St Mary's RC Primary Schools, Edinburgh Academy Junior School and Flora Stevenson Primary School tell us about the three shortlisted books in the Younger Readers (8-11) category for the 2010 Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books; The Secret of the Black Moon Moth by John Fardell, Invisible Fiends: Mr Mumbles by Barry Hutchison and The Dragon Whisperer by Lucinda Hare. 478 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Younger Readers (8-11) category 2010 Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books, The Secret of the Black Moon Moth by John Fardell, Invisible Fiends: Mr Mumbles, Barry Hutchison,The Dragon Whisperer,Lucinda Hare. Royal Mail Awards - Younger Readers (8-11) Shortlist Film Pupils from St Mary's RC Primary Schools, Edinburgh Academy Junior School and Flora Stevenson Primary School tell us about the three shortlisted books in the Younger Readers (8-11) category for the 2010 Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books; The Secret of the Black Moon Moth by John Fardell, Invisible Fiends: Mr Mumbles by Barry Hutchison and The Dragon Whisperer by Lucinda Hare. 78316 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/royal-mail-awards-bookbug-readers-0-7-shortlist-film Debi Gliori, Julia Donaldson and Simon Puttock read extracts from their shortlisted books (Stormy Weather, What the Ladybird Heard and Love from Louisa) from the Bookbug Readers (0-7 years) shortlist which was shown at the 2010 Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books ceremony. 459 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Debi Gliori, Julia Donaldson, Simon Puttock, Stormy Weather, What the Ladybird Heard, Love from Louisa, Bookbug Readers, Royal Mail Awards Bookbug Readers (0-7) shortlisted authors reading their picture books. Debi Gliori, Julia Donaldson and Simon Puttock read extracts from their shortlisted books (Stormy Weather, What the Ladybird Heard and Love from Louisa) from the Bookbug Readers (0-7 years) shortlist which was shown at the 2010 Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books ceremony. 78308 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/authors-live-with-jacqueline-wilson-full-session You might imagine that a multi-million selling author would be somewhat removed from normal life, but Jacqueline Wilson proved to be a lovely, down-to-earth guest, one of the best we've had on Authors Live yet! Watch and download the brilliant 40 minute session right here. 2452 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust jacqueline wilson, live, author, bbc, tracy beaker, lily alone, interview, writing The Tracy Beaker author's full event to watch and download! You might imagine that a multi-million selling author would be somewhat removed from normal life, but Jacqueline Wilson proved to be a lovely, down-to-earth guest, one of the best we've had on Authors Live yet! Watch and download the brilliant 40 minute session right here. 87001 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/pc-cast-awakened-interview P.C. Cast talks about Awakened, the 8th book in her House of Night series, explaining how she co-authors books with her daughter Kristin, and declaring her huge love for Scotland! 310 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust pc cast, awakened, house of night, kristin cast, scotland, interview Bestselling American author P.C. Cast interviewed at Scottish Book Trust P.C. Cast talks about Awakened, the 8th book in her House of Night series, explaining how she co-authors books with her daughter Kristin, and declaring her huge love for Scotland! 77856 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/keith-charters-lands-at-scottish-book-trust Keith Charters spoke to us after his event at Scottish Book Trust, introducing his new book Lee on the Dark Side of the Moon, and also giving some tips on writing, from his perspectives as both writer and publisher! 152 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust keith charters, lee on the dark side of the moon, strident, publishing, interview Keith Charters talks about his new book Lee on the Dark Side of the Moon after his event at Scottish Book Trust. Keith Charters spoke to us after his event at Scottish Book Trust, introducing his new book Lee on the Dark Side of the Moon, and also giving some tips on writing, from his perspectives as both writer and publisher! 77855 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/babies-early-years/parents/storytime/katies-moose A short video of Scots writer Matthew Fitt reading Katie's Moose, the children's book written by James Robertson and illustrated by Karen Sutherland. 108 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust matthew fitt, katie's moose, storytime, james robertson, karen sutherland Matthew Fitt reads Katie's Moose. A short video of Scots writer Matthew Fitt reading Katie's Moose, the children's book written by James Robertson and illustrated by Karen Sutherland. 77518 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/node/77401 Chris Newton catches up with the amazing American author P.C. Cast to talk about her House of Night series and find out more about how P.C. co-authors books with her daughter Kristin. She also talks about her love of Scotland! 310 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust scottish book trust, pc cast, atom books, house of night series Bestselling American author P.C. Cast interviewed at Scottish Book Trust Chris Newton catches up with the amazing American author P.C. Cast to talk about her House of Night series and find out more about how P.C. co-authors books with her daughter Kristin. She also talks about her love of Scotland! 77401 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/node/77250 Keith Charters talks about his new book Lee on the Dark Side of the Moon after his event at Scottish Book Trust. Keith also takes some time to give you some excellent writing tips. Enjoy! 152 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Keith charters, scottish book trust, lee series, strident publishing, lee on the dark side of the moon Keith Charters talks about his new book Lee on the Dark Side of the Moon after his event at Scottish Book Trust. Keith Charters talks about his new book Lee on the Dark Side of the Moon after his event at Scottish Book Trust. Keith also takes some time to give you some excellent writing tips. Enjoy! 77250 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/babies-early-years/parents/rhymes/ally-bally This video features Matthew Fitt singing a simple rhyme that's easy to join in with. Sing along to this traditional Scots rhyme with your baby. 52 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust matthew fitt, babies, rhyme, song, video, ally bally, coulter's candy Matthew Fitt sings Ally Bally (Coulter's Candy) This video features Matthew Fitt singing a simple rhyme that's easy to join in with. Sing along to this traditional Scots rhyme with your baby. 77198 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/the-three-wishes-project Primary School Teacher Selina Corrigan shares her experiences and tips for working with external partners on cross-curricular arts projects. 429 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust online teacher in residence; the reading bus; station house media; three wishes; pearls tae the grumphies; woodside primary school; curriculum for excellence; poetry; literacy A creative approach to literacy: mixing video animation with Scots poetry! Primary School Teacher Selina Corrigan shares her experiences and tips for working with external partners on cross-curricular arts projects. 76264 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/the-woodcarvers-of-kings-college The Reading Bus in Aberdeen worked with Colin on an exciting Heritage Lottery-funded cross-curricular arts project. Here, he offers some tips for teachers on how to incorporate external partners and bigger projects into everyday learning. 586 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust cross curricular; arts projects; curriculum for excellence; woodside primary; the reading bus aberdeen; online teacher in residence; selina corrigan; colin monteith Primary School Teacher Colin Monteith discusses his experience of taking part in a cross-curricular arts project. The Reading Bus in Aberdeen worked with Colin on an exciting Heritage Lottery-funded cross-curricular arts project. Here, he offers some tips for teachers on how to incorporate external partners and bigger projects into everyday learning. 76239 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/cross-curricular-arts-in-class The Reading Bus in Aberdeen worked with Woodside Primary School on an exciting Heritage Lottery-funded cross-curricular arts project. Here, the pupils share what they learned. 328 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust cross curricular; arts projects; curriculum for excellence; woodside primary; the reading bus aberdeen; online teacher in residence; selina corrigan; colin monteith Primary school pupils share their opinions of a cross-curricular arts project they took part in. The Reading Bus in Aberdeen worked with Woodside Primary School on an exciting Heritage Lottery-funded cross-curricular arts project. Here, the pupils share what they learned. 76237 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/patrick-ness-on-the-scottish-friendly-childrens-book-tour Patrick Ness talks about the inspiration behind his multi-award-winning trilogy, Chaos Walking, while out on the Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour in Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire in November 2010. 317 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust patrick ness, scottish book trust, chaos walking, scottish friendly, touring, todd, viola, Patrick talks to us about Chaos Walking while on tour Patrick Ness talks about the inspiration behind his multi-award-winning trilogy, Chaos Walking, while out on the Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour in Renfrewshire and West Dunbartonshire in November 2010. 75974 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/manfred-the-baddie-manfred-from-start-to-finish Author and illustrator John Fardell shows us how he came up with the idea for the character of Manfred the Baddie. From early sketches through to a finished watercolour, watch John as he makes Manfred appear on the page before your eyes! 0 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust manfred the baddie, john fardell, primary 1, free book, reading, author, sketches, character design John Fardell demonstrates the process of imagining and designing Manfred! Author and illustrator John Fardell shows us how he came up with the idea for the character of Manfred the Baddie. From early sketches through to a finished watercolour, watch John as he makes Manfred appear on the page before your eyes! 75038 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/manfred-the-baddie-creating-your-own-baddie John Fardell comes up with some top ideas for creating your very own Baddie story. Find out fantastic tips to make any character look bad, invent your own Baddie layer, come up with a cracking storyline and oh, maybe come up with a Goodie too! 487 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust manfred the baddie, john fardell, primary 1, free book, reading, create characters, author Author John Fardell shows how you can make your own Baddie characters and stories... John Fardell comes up with some top ideas for creating your very own Baddie story. Find out fantastic tips to make any character look bad, invent your own Baddie layer, come up with a cracking storyline and oh, maybe come up with a Goodie too! 75026 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/cathy-macphail-reads-from-another-me Cathy MacPhail reads a spooky extract from her novel Another Me while on a Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour in Exeter and Devon. The tour was organised by Scottish book Trust in partnership with Cyprus Well and Devon Libraries. 125 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Cathy MacPhail, Scottish Friendly, Scottish Book Trust, Another Me, scary, St Catherine's, Exeter Cathy MacPhail is waiting for you! Cathy reads a spooky extract from her novel Another Me while on a Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour in Exeter and Devon. Cathy MacPhail reads a spooky extract from her novel Another Me while on a Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour in Exeter and Devon. The tour was organised by Scottish book Trust in partnership with Cyprus Well and Devon Libraries. 75003 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/north-berwick-dead-boy-talking A case study of North Berwick High School's launch of the book Dead Boy Talking by Linda Strachan. 319 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust North Berwick High School; Dead Boy Talking; Linda Strachan;Strident Publishing North Berwick High School's launch of Dead Boy Talking by Linda Strachan A case study of North Berwick High School's launch of the book Dead Boy Talking by Linda Strachan. 74985 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/alexander-mccall-smith-on-precious-and-the-puggies Alexander McCall Smith explains why he released Precious and the Puggies in Scots first. 176 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Precious and the Puggies, Alexander McCall Smith, Scots, Itchy Coo, James Robertson, Online Teacher in Residence, Scottish Book Trust Alexander McCall Smith explains why he released Precious and the Puggies in Scots first. Alexander McCall Smith explains why he released Precious and the Puggies in Scots first. 74956 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/authors-live-with-charlie-higson-full-session The full session from Charlie Higson's Authors Live Event on 7th October 2010. Charlie talks about his love of horror, zombies and his latest books The Enemy and The Dead before an audience of the undead. 2404 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Authors Live, Charlie Higson, BBC Scotland Meet Our Authors, Fast Show, The Enemy, Young Bond, BBC Scotland Learning, Scottish Friendly, Authors Live with Charlie Higson featuring the undead! The full session from Charlie Higson's Authors Live Event on 7th October 2010. Charlie talks about his love of horror, zombies and his latest books The Enemy and The Dead before an audience of the undead. 86895 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/creative-writing-tips-with-david-almond Author of contemporary children's classic Skellig and the brand new prequel My Name is Mina, David Almond shares his top tips for creative writing. 121 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust David Almond, Scottish Book Trust, Creative writing, Skellig, tips, advice Award-winning author David Almond shares his creative writing tips. Author of contemporary children's classic Skellig and the brand new prequel My Name is Mina, David Almond shares his top tips for creative writing. 74563 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/dominic-barker-reading-at-the-standing-stones-of-callanish The Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour took Dominic Barker to the mysterious (and wind-swept) Callanish Standing Stones in the Western Isles, for this fantastically atmospheric reading from Blart: The Boy Who Didn't Want to Save The World. 263 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust dominic barker, scottish tour, western isles, callanish standing stones, reading, blart A fantastically atmospheric reading from Blart: The Boy Who Didn't Want to Save The World. The Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour took Dominic Barker to the mysterious (and wind-swept) Callanish Standing Stones in the Western Isles, for this fantastically atmospheric reading from Blart: The Boy Who Didn't Want to Save The World. 74320 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/dominic-barker-reading-eriskay-barra-ferry-crossing Dominic Barker dramatizes an excerpt from his book Adam and the Arkonauts while on a CalMac ferry as part of the Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour. 165 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust dominic barker, scottish tour, western isles, eriskay, barra, ferry, reading, adam and the argonauts An excerpt from Adam and the Arkonauts read in the fresh Scottish air... Dominic Barker dramatizes an excerpt from his book Adam and the Arkonauts while on a CalMac ferry as part of the Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour. 74283 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/dominic-barker-on-the-western-isles-tour We took Dominic Barker, the author of Adam and the Arkonauts, on The Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour in September 2010. Watch the video to see Dominic braving the fearsome elements of Lewis, Harris and more of the Western Isles and coming face-to-face with a disgruntled sheep, and make sure you watch til the very end for a truly shocking conclusion featuring Scottish Book Trust's Chris Newton! 365 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust dominic barker, scottish tour, western isles, interview, adam and the argonauts The Adam and the Arkonauts author encounters some wind, a sheep and the very cold sea... We took Dominic Barker, the author of Adam and the Arkonauts, on The Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour in September 2010. Watch the video to see Dominic braving the fearsome elements of Lewis, Harris and more of the Western Isles and coming face-to-face with a disgruntled sheep, and make sure you watch til the very end for a truly shocking conclusion featuring Scottish Book Trust's Chris Newton! 74279 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/john-fardell-reads-manfred-the-baddie During November 2010, all P1 children in Scotland will receive a free book with a message from Bookbug. This year’s chosen book, Manfred the Baddie, won the 0-7 age category of the Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children’s Books. Over 11,000 children voted in this age group, so we are pleased to be gifting a book that really was the children’s choice. Watch the video to see the book's author John Fardell reading Manfred the Baddie, and doing all the voices too! 326 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust manfred the baddie, john fardell, primary 1, free book, reading, author The Bookbug's free book for P1s, read by its author! During November 2010, all P1 children in Scotland will receive a free book with a message from Bookbug. This year’s chosen book, Manfred the Baddie, won the 0-7 age category of the Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children’s Books. Over 11,000 children voted in this age group, so we are pleased to be gifting a book that really was the children’s choice. Watch the video to see the book's author John Fardell reading Manfred the Baddie, and doing all the voices too! 73609 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/gillian-philip-firebrand Gillian Philip talks to Chris at the Edinburgh International Book Festival about her latest novel Firebrand, her events and who she has seen so far. 68 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Gillian Philip, Edinburgh International Book Festival, Firebrand Gillian Philip talks to Chris at the Edinburgh International Book Festival Gillian Philip talks to Chris at the Edinburgh International Book Festival about her latest novel Firebrand, her events and who she has seen so far. 73449 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/simmone-howell-on-zines-and-underground-publishing Teen fiction author Simmone Howell is a novelist and screenwriter, but one of her big passions is zines and underground publishing. She talks in the video about what zines are, what they can be about and how you go about making them, as well as giving her thoughts and ideas for anyone who wants to get into writing. 299 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust simmone howell, zines, underground publishing, screenwriting, notes from the teenage underground, edinburgh international book festival 2010 Ever wondered what zines are, or who can make them? Find out here... Teen fiction author Simmone Howell is a novelist and screenwriter, but one of her big passions is zines and underground publishing. She talks in the video about what zines are, what they can be about and how you go about making them, as well as giving her thoughts and ideas for anyone who wants to get into writing. 73263 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/kjartan-poskitt-tour-videos A selection of clips, interviews and magic tricks filmed with Murderous Maths author Kjartan Poskitt in June 2010 on The Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour in Stirling, Perth & Kinross. 192 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust kjartan poskitt, murderous maths, interviews, tricks, magic, piano, stirling, perth & kinross, tour Interviews, tricks and even a bit of piano playing on tour with the Murderous Maths author... A selection of clips, interviews and magic tricks filmed with Murderous Maths author Kjartan Poskitt in June 2010 on The Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour in Stirling, Perth & Kinross. 72755 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/jim-eldridge-jungle-kill Jim Eldridge, author of Jungle Kill (Black Ops) was at this year's Edinburgh International Book Festival. Chris from our children's team caught up with him after his event to ask how it had gone. 126 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Jim Eldridge, Jungle Kill, Edinburgh International Book Festival Jim Eldridge: Jungle Kill meets creative storytelling at the book festival. Jim Eldridge, author of Jungle Kill (Black Ops) was at this year's Edinburgh International Book Festival. Chris from our children's team caught up with him after his event to ask how it had gone. 72729 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/darren-shan-on-the-saga-of-larten-crepsley Bestselling Cirque du Freak author Darren Shan was back at Edinburgh International Book Festival for the 11th year in a row, and we spoke to him after his event to find out more about his brand new series The Saga of Larten Crepsley, and to discover why The Thin Executioner is his personal favourite of all the books he has written. 234 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust darren shan, saga of larten crepsley, thin executioner, horror, interview, birth of a killer, edinburgh international book festival The master of horror talks about his forthcoming book series... Bestselling Cirque du Freak author Darren Shan was back at Edinburgh International Book Festival for the 11th year in a row, and we spoke to him after his event to find out more about his brand new series The Saga of Larten Crepsley, and to discover why The Thin Executioner is his personal favourite of all the books he has written. 72604 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/jason-bradbury-on-atomic-swarm Jason Bradbury was at Edinburgh International Book Festival promoting Atomic Swarm, the second book in his Dot Robot series, and we grabbed a few minutes with him to hear about the book and marvel at his huge glasses! 132 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust jason bradbury, atomic swarm, dot robot, gadget show, edinburgh internation book festival, interview We interrupt The Gadget Show host's signing session to hear about his new book... Jason Bradbury was at Edinburgh International Book Festival promoting Atomic Swarm, the second book in his Dot Robot series, and we grabbed a few minutes with him to hear about the book and marvel at his huge glasses! 72603 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/chris-bradford-on-young-samurai Chris Bradford is the author of the Young Samurai book series, and in this brief video he sets the scene for the story, while dressed in a natty ninja outfit! 50 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust chris bradford, young samurai, ninja, fiction, video, edinburgh international book festival The author of Young Samurai tells us what it's all about, dressed as a ninja! Chris Bradford is the author of the Young Samurai book series, and in this brief video he sets the scene for the story, while dressed in a natty ninja outfit! 72601 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/jason-donald-reads-from-choke-chain Jason Donald reads a short excerpt from his South Africa-set novel Choke Chain. 330 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Jason Donald, Choke Chain, Author, Author Reading, Scottish Book Trust Jason Donald reads an excerpt from his debut novel Choke Chain. Jason Donald reads a short excerpt from his South Africa-set novel Choke Chain. 72264 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/jason-donald-author-interview Author Jason Donald speaks to Scottish Book Trust about his acclaimed first novel, Choke Chain. 920 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Jason Donald, Choke Chain, Author, Author Interview, Scottish Book Trust Jason Donald talks about his acclaimed debut novel Choke Chain. Author Jason Donald speaks to Scottish Book Trust about his acclaimed first novel, Choke Chain. 72263 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/teresa-flavin-author-interview Teresa Flavin speaks to Scottish Book Trust about her first novel, The Blackhope Enigma, as part of Online Teacher in Residence's Teachers' Online Book Group series. 870 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust teresa flavin, blackhope enigma, author interview, children's fiction Teresa Flavin on her first novel The Blackhope Enigma Teresa Flavin speaks to Scottish Book Trust about her first novel, The Blackhope Enigma, as part of Online Teacher in Residence's Teachers' Online Book Group series. 72262 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/authors-live-with-michael-morpurgo-full-session Watch the third installment of Authors Live with the brilliant storyteller Michael Morpurgo. 2420 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Authors Live, Michael Morpurgo, BBC Scotland, Scottish Book Trust The third installment of Authors Live with the brilliant storyteller Michael Morpurgo. Watch the third installment of Authors Live with the brilliant storyteller Michael Morpurgo. 86996 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/james-robertson-interview James Robertson speaks to Scottish Book Trust about the enormous privilege and importance of translating Alexander McCall-Smith's Precious and the Puggies into Scots. 641 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Alexander McCall-Smith, James Robertson, Precious and the Puggies, Scots in the Classroom James Robertson Interviewed by Scottish Book Trust James Robertson speaks to Scottish Book Trust about the enormous privilege and importance of translating Alexander McCall-Smith's Precious and the Puggies into Scots. 70882 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/authors-live-with-julia-donaldson Watch or download our second Meet Our Authors live event, with best-selling picture book author Julia Donaldson. Julia discusses her writing as well a getting the audience to partcipate in the telling of her book What The Ladybird Heard. There is also a special guest cameo from one of her characters. You can watch the video in full-screen by downloading it and opening up in Quicktime player. 1863 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Authors Live, Julia Donaldson, Meet Our Authors, Gruffalo, BBC Scotland Learning, Scottish Friendly, Authors Live event with Julia Donaldson, featuring What The Ladybird Heard and a very special guest... Watch or download our second Meet Our Authors live event, with best-selling picture book author Julia Donaldson. Julia discusses her writing as well a getting the audience to partcipate in the telling of her book What The Ladybird Heard. There is also a special guest cameo from one of her characters. You can watch the video in full-screen by downloading it and opening up in Quicktime player. 86959 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/anthony-browne-tour-highlights We took the Children’s Laureate Anthony Browne to Fife, Angus, Aberdeenshire and Moray in May 2010 for the Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour, and had a brilliant time. Anthony Browne is an internationally recognised author and illustrator of children’s books, with nearly forty titles to his name including the visually stunning Gorilla (1983) and Voices in the Park (1998). He has been awarded both the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Emil Award. In 2000 he became the first British illustrator ever to win the Hans Christian Andersen Award and is the current Children’s Laureate. 270 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust anthony browne, video, tour, scotland, gorilla, children's laureate Classrooms, The Shape Game and a massive Highland cow all feature in our latest tour video... We took the Children’s Laureate Anthony Browne to Fife, Angus, Aberdeenshire and Moray in May 2010 for the Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour, and had a brilliant time. Anthony Browne is an internationally recognised author and illustrator of children’s books, with nearly forty titles to his name including the visually stunning Gorilla (1983) and Voices in the Park (1998). He has been awarded both the Kate Greenaway Medal and the Kurt Maschler Emil Award. In 2000 he became the first British illustrator ever to win the Hans Christian Andersen Award and is the current Children’s Laureate. 70269 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/interview-with-theresa-breslin An interview with Theresa Breslin about her latest novel Prisoner of the Inquisition for Scottish Book Trust's Online Teacher in Residence Programme. 641 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust theresa breslin, online teacher in residence, An interview with Theresa Breslin about her latest novel Prisoner of the Inquisition. An interview with Theresa Breslin about her latest novel Prisoner of the Inquisition for Scottish Book Trust's Online Teacher in Residence Programme. 69814 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/creating-the-bookbug The well-known Scottish illustrator Debi Gliori created an entirely new mascot for the rebranded Early Years programme, and it was named Bookbug. This video gives a little insight into the creation and develpment of this delightful character. 206 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust bookbug, debi gliori, illustration, character, reading, early years, creation, mascot Debi Gliori describes the process of creating the Bookbug. The well-known Scottish illustrator Debi Gliori created an entirely new mascot for the rebranded Early Years programme, and it was named Bookbug. This video gives a little insight into the creation and develpment of this delightful character. 69727 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/michael-rosen-authors-live-full-secondary-schools-event The second of our Meet Our Authors live events from World Book Day 2010, with Michael Rosen offering funny and thoughtful insights on writing and reading. This is the full event he did for Secondary School age pupils. You can watch the video in full-screen by downloading it and opening up in Quicktime player. 2692 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust michael rosen, meet our authors, secondary schools, pupils, reading, writing, poetry, bbc, live, authors live Watch and download this entertaining and inspiring 45-minute session from Michael Rosen. The second of our Meet Our Authors live events from World Book Day 2010, with Michael Rosen offering funny and thoughtful insights on writing and reading. This is the full event he did for Secondary School age pupils. You can watch the video in full-screen by downloading it and opening up in Quicktime player. 86998 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/michael-rosen-authors-live-full-primary-schools-event Former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen was the first author to feature in our Meet Our Authors live events series. This is the full event he did for Primary School age pupils. You can watch the video in full-screen by downloading it and opening up in Quicktime player. 2455 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust michael rosen, meet our authors, primary schools, authors live, world book day, parents Watch and download Michael Rosen's inspiring 40-minute session on reading and writing. Former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen was the first author to feature in our Meet Our Authors live events series. This is the full event he did for Primary School age pupils. You can watch the video in full-screen by downloading it and opening up in Quicktime player. 86957 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/william-nicholson-interview With such an illustrious author (The Wind Singer trilogy) and screenwriter (Shadowlands, Gladiator) as William Nicholson in our company, we wanted to get all the insight and advice from him that we could. So after hosting various events with him we grabbed five minutes for this quick interview on the way to the airport, and he was only too happy to share more essential advice on writing books and films. 373 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust william nicholson, rich and mad, sex, girls, romance, hollywood, screenwriter The author and screenwriter on writing insightfully about girls, and how to succeed in Hollywood... With such an illustrious author (The Wind Singer trilogy) and screenwriter (Shadowlands, Gladiator) as William Nicholson in our company, we wanted to get all the insight and advice from him that we could. So after hosting various events with him we grabbed five minutes for this quick interview on the way to the airport, and he was only too happy to share more essential advice on writing books and films. 69480 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/tommy-donbavand-tour-highlights We took the very entertaining author of the Scream Street series on tour in March 2010, and the audiences loved it. One pupil was quoted as saying "I enjoyed watching Tommy Donbavand. I think he is really funny even though his magic tricks don't work. I also enjoyed learning about his books!" Watch the video now! 277 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust tommy donbavand, scottish tour, scream street, vampires, werewolves, fiction, live, author, inverclyde, east dunbartonshire The Scream Street author on the loose in Inverclyde and East Dunbartonshire! We took the very entertaining author of the Scream Street series on tour in March 2010, and the audiences loved it. One pupil was quoted as saying "I enjoyed watching Tommy Donbavand. I think he is really funny even though his magic tricks don't work. I also enjoyed learning about his books!" Watch the video now! 69408 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/lemony-snicket-live-highlights Early in 2010, Lemony Snicket, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events, which have sold 60million copies worldwide, entertained almost 800 children at the Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, with readings from his books, tales of darkness and even a song played on the accordion (luckily there was an accordion in the audience). These highlights give a taste of the fun that was had. 210 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust lemony snicket, edinburgh, live event, series of unfortunate events, queen's hall Highlights of Lemony Snicket's first live event in Scotland in January 2010. Early in 2010, Lemony Snicket, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events, which have sold 60million copies worldwide, entertained almost 800 children at the Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, with readings from his books, tales of darkness and even a song played on the accordion (luckily there was an accordion in the audience). These highlights give a taste of the fun that was had. 68306 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/creative-writing-masterclass-with-cathy-forde-6-endings Cathy Forde's last video in the Creative Writing Masterclass series, looking at how to write endings. 566 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust creative writing masterclass, endings, cathy forde, writing, stories It's only appropriate that the last video in the series should be about endings... Cathy Forde's last video in the Creative Writing Masterclass series, looking at how to write endings. 68038 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/creative-writing-masterclass-with-cathy-forde-5-music Cathy Forde says: "The tasks in this exercise provide an alternate way to come up with ideas for stories. For me, music is a particularly useful tool in my writing. It is often the gateway into a story or part of one. I also use music as a shorthand to enhance mood and also to reveal a little more about characters. People often make judgements based on the music someone listens to, and musical preferences can give a lot of information away about someone." Watch the video to find out more... 520 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust creative writing masterclass, cathy forde, video, education, writing, music, stories, characters How to soundtrack your story... Cathy Forde says: "The tasks in this exercise provide an alternate way to come up with ideas for stories. For me, music is a particularly useful tool in my writing. It is often the gateway into a story or part of one. I also use music as a shorthand to enhance mood and also to reveal a little more about characters. People often make judgements based on the music someone listens to, and musical preferences can give a lot of information away about someone." Watch the video to find out more... 66604 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/the-royal-mail-awards-from-shortlisting-to-ceremony This short video follows the process of The Royal Mail Awards from the first shortlisting meeting, through the many events that happen to ensure as many children are involved as possible, to the awards ceremony and celebrations. 384 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust children's books, royal mail awards, scottish authors, video A look at the process of the Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books, from start to finish. This short video follows the process of The Royal Mail Awards from the first shortlisting meeting, through the many events that happen to ensure as many children are involved as possible, to the awards ceremony and celebrations. 65793 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/creative-writing-masterclass-with-cathy-forde-4-setting The best places to find inspiration for your stories' settings are real places that you know, so in this podcast Cathy Forde revisits some of the locations that have inspired her stories, and describes the process of turning those real places into fiction. She then sets a series of tasks to enable you to do the same. 480 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust cathy forde, creative writing, setting, inspiration, video, locations Cathy Forde goes back to the places that have inspired her storytelling to explain how setting works... The best places to find inspiration for your stories' settings are real places that you know, so in this podcast Cathy Forde revisits some of the locations that have inspired her stories, and describes the process of turning those real places into fiction. She then sets a series of tasks to enable you to do the same. 65392 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/david-roberts-tour A behind-the-scenes glimpse of the December 2009 Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour with the talented illustrator and author, David Roberts. 404 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust David Roberts, Tour Video, Dirty Bertie On the road and in the classroom with David Roberts... A behind-the-scenes glimpse of the December 2009 Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour with the talented illustrator and author, David Roberts. 64756 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/creative-writing-masterclass-with-cathy-forde-3-dialogue The third task in Cathy Forde's Creative Writing series is all about creating believable dialogue, by viewing a situation from your created character's perspective. 464 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust cathy forde, dialogue, creative writing, workshop, characters, writing You've created your characters, but now you need to make them talk... The third task in Cathy Forde's Creative Writing series is all about creating believable dialogue, by viewing a situation from your created character's perspective. 64523 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/behind-the-scenes-at-the-royal-mail-awards The Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books 2009 took place on Tuesday 24th November at The Queen's Hall in Edinburgh, where the 9 shortlisted authors gathered along with over 600 children as the results were unveiled. Our web editor Paul Gallagher filmed the events of the day, from set-up to signing, including interviews with the winners and everyone who helped make the event happen. Watch the video for a flavour of how it all came together. 450 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust royal mail awards, behind the scenes, video, john fardell, keith gray, lari don, lynn rickards, julia donaldson, james jauncey, jan andrew henderson, joan lingard, charlie james See the Royal Mail Awards ceremony from the other side... The Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books 2009 took place on Tuesday 24th November at The Queen's Hall in Edinburgh, where the 9 shortlisted authors gathered along with over 600 children as the results were unveiled. Our web editor Paul Gallagher filmed the events of the day, from set-up to signing, including interviews with the winners and everyone who helped make the event happen. Watch the video for a flavour of how it all came together. 64215 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/on-the-money Standard Life, Learning and Teaching Scotland and Scottish Book Trust have worked in partnership to produce a book of stories for primary school children to help them become financially informed and aware and to aid their growth into financially capable adults. This video shows how it has worked in practice, featuring interviews with the people behind the project and footage of the On The Money book being used in the classroom. 392 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust on the money, standard life, finance, education, learning, teaching A video introducing On The Money, the initiative to help educate children about money, using stories. Standard Life, Learning and Teaching Scotland and Scottish Book Trust have worked in partnership to produce a book of stories for primary school children to help them become financially informed and aware and to aid their growth into financially capable adults. This video shows how it has worked in practice, featuring interviews with the people behind the project and footage of the On The Money book being used in the classroom. 63138 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/paul-stewart-chris-riddell-tour-highlights In September 2009 we took Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell, the creators of the multi-million selling Edge Chronicles, on a two-week long Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour of schools in the Highlands of Scotland. Children's Programme Coordinator Chris Newton was with them every step - or more accurately, car journey - of the way, filming the experience, stopping occasionally to comment on how the tour was going. This video is the result: 2 packed weeks condensed into 8 minutes. Enjoy.  0 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust chris riddell, paul stewart, tour, edge chronicles, inverness, highlands, eden court The men behind the Edge Chronicles hit the Highlands... In September 2009 we took Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell, the creators of the multi-million selling Edge Chronicles, on a two-week long Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour of schools in the Highlands of Scotland. Children's Programme Coordinator Chris Newton was with them every step - or more accurately, car journey - of the way, filming the experience, stopping occasionally to comment on how the tour was going. This video is the result: 2 packed weeks condensed into 8 minutes. Enjoy.  63027 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/creative-writing-masterclass-with-cathy-forde-2-characters The second episode in this 6-part series on developing a story, concentrating on how to create and successfully describe characters in fiction. 594 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust creative writing masterclass, cathy forde, characters, education, creative writing, classroom, video The second podcast from Cathy focuses on how to create and describe characters... The second episode in this 6-part series on developing a story, concentrating on how to create and successfully describe characters in fiction. 62847 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/authors-live-with-anthony-horowitz-pilot-episode In 2009 we filmed the pilot episode of the Authors Live series with the phenomenally successful Anthony Horowitz. 3631 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust Anthony Horowitz, Authors Live, Scottish Book Trust, Meet Our Authors Authors Live with Anthony Horowitz (pilot episode) In 2009 we filmed the pilot episode of the Authors Live series with the phenomenally successful Anthony Horowitz. 86755 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/creative-writing-masterclass-with-cathy-forde-1-the-first-line Cathy Forde lays out the first step in her 6-part series on developing a story. A great primer for stimulating creative writing ideas. 557 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust creative writing masterclass, cathy forde, first line, beginning, ideas Cathy Forde lays out the first step in her 6-part series on developing a story. Cathy Forde lays out the first step in her 6-part series on developing a story. A great primer for stimulating creative writing ideas. 61350 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/shared-reading-royal-mail-awards A short video showing Shared Reading as part of Scottish Book Trust's Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books. Find out more about the Royal Mail Awards in our Learning Professionals section. 131 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust shared reading, royal mail awards, video, education A short video illustrating what the Shared Reading scheme is all about. A short video showing Shared Reading as part of Scottish Book Trust's Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books. Find out more about the Royal Mail Awards in our Learning Professionals section. 61042 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/writers-in-prison Gowan Calder has been Writer in Residence at HMP Glenochil since July 2008. Gowan has a wealth of experience in community theatre and is working with prisoners on developing their writing and storytelling skills across a number of genres, from telling their own life stories to devising drama and stand-up comedy routines. In July 2009 a group of prisoners put on a production of 'F**k This for a Game of Soldiers', a play they had written with Gowan's support. 274 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust writers in prison, gowan calder, rehabilitation, writing, video, adult learner, education A short video exploring Scottish Book Trust's Prison Writer in Residence project for 2008/9. Gowan Calder has been Writer in Residence at HMP Glenochil since July 2008. Gowan has a wealth of experience in community theatre and is working with prisoners on developing their writing and storytelling skills across a number of genres, from telling their own life stories to devising drama and stand-up comedy routines. In July 2009 a group of prisoners put on a production of 'F**k This for a Game of Soldiers', a play they had written with Gowan's support. 53831 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/michael-rosen-tour-highlights Watch the best bits of Michael Rosen's tour of Scotland crammed into 3 and a half minutes! Scottish Book Trust took Michael, the Children's Laureate, on the Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour in May 2008, and thousands of children got to experience the full impact of his poetry first-hand. See it for yourself here. 211 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust michael rosen, children's laureate, scottish tour, boogy woogy buggy, video, podcast, highlights, children Join the Children's Laureate on the road around Scotland... Watch the best bits of Michael Rosen's tour of Scotland crammed into 3 and a half minutes! Scottish Book Trust took Michael, the Children's Laureate, on the Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour in May 2008, and thousands of children got to experience the full impact of his poetry first-hand. See it for yourself here. 26944 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/creative-writing-masterclass-5-redrafting-competition-0 The final part of the series sees Keith Gray tackle what may be the hardest part of writing your story: finishing well. PLEASE NOTE: The Creative Writing Competition mentioned in the video is now closed, and winners were announced in February 2009. 469 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust creative writing, video, series, redrafting, advice, workshop, masterclass, keith gray, inspiration, tutorial The biggest challenge: finishing your story... The final part of the series sees Keith Gray tackle what may be the hardest part of writing your story: finishing well. PLEASE NOTE: The Creative Writing Competition mentioned in the video is now closed, and winners were announced in February 2009. 25386 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/creative-writing-masterclass-4-setting-0 In this 4th episode, Keith Gray presents the different factors to consider when deciding on where your story will take place, and how you will describe the setting. Using examples from his own writing, as well as some picks of his favourite setting descriptions, Keith ties this in to the three previous episodes, and you get closer to having all the necessary tools to make a complete story! 553 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust creative writing masterclass, setting, keith gray, story, writing, creative, place, stories In the penultimate part of the series, Keith asks "where will your story unfold?" In this 4th episode, Keith Gray presents the different factors to consider when deciding on where your story will take place, and how you will describe the setting. Using examples from his own writing, as well as some picks of his favourite setting descriptions, Keith ties this in to the three previous episodes, and you get closer to having all the necessary tools to make a complete story! 24254 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/teresa-flavin Born and raised in New York, Teresa Flavin has been based in Glasgow, working from the WASPS studio, since 1995. She is a self-described children's illustrator and aspiring writer, and has worked with Scottish Book Trust through the mentoring scheme and the New Writer Awards. In this exclusive video she talks about her career so far, shows some of her working processes and discusses future projects. 209 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust teresa flavin, illustrator, video, podcast, profile, glasgow, interview, demonstration, writer, support An in-depth video profile of the Glasgow-based illustrator. Born and raised in New York, Teresa Flavin has been based in Glasgow, working from the WASPS studio, since 1995. She is a self-described children's illustrator and aspiring writer, and has worked with Scottish Book Trust through the mentoring scheme and the New Writer Awards. In this exclusive video she talks about her career so far, shows some of her working processes and discusses future projects. 23680 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/creative-writing-masterclass-3-plotting Keith Gray tackles the issue of plotting - understanding what makes a story a story. After establishing that the heart of any interesting story is conflict, Keith looks at ways in which you can develop the central plot of your own story. 444 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust creative writing, tutorial, masterclass, keith gray, ostrich boys, plotting, conflict, fiction, story, stories What makes a story a story? Join Keith Gray for Part 3 where all is revealed... Keith Gray tackles the issue of plotting - understanding what makes a story a story. After establishing that the heart of any interesting story is conflict, Keith looks at ways in which you can develop the central plot of your own story. 23400 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/creative-writing-masterclass-2-characterisation Keith Gray outlines his guidelines for creating believable characters, one of the key ingredients of a successful story. Incorporating Keith's own writing experiences as well as useful exercises to get you on the way. 580 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust creative writing, tutorial, masterclass, keith gray, ostrich boys, characterisation, characters, fiction, story, stories The series continues. Now you've got your story idea, who are the characters that are going to populate it? Keith Gray outlines his guidelines for creating believable characters, one of the key ingredients of a successful story. Incorporating Keith's own writing experiences as well as useful exercises to get you on the way. 23141 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/creative-writing-masterclass-1-ideas-inspiration-0 In the first part of our video series acclaimed fiction novelist Keith Gray leads you through some of the best ways to get started in writing your story. Plus, discover where Keith works, who he works with (hint: they're small, have feathers and perch near his desk) and where he thinks his best ideas come from! 493 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust creative writing, tutorial, masterclass, keith gray, ostrich boys, ideas, inspiration, author, fiction, story, stories, writers Always wanted to write a story but don't know how to start? Look no further... In the first part of our video series acclaimed fiction novelist Keith Gray leads you through some of the best ways to get started in writing your story. Plus, discover where Keith works, who he works with (hint: they're small, have feathers and perch near his desk) and where he thinks his best ideas come from! 22734 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/andrew-ohagan-0 Andrew O'Hagan is the Glasgow-born author of bestselling novels The Missing, Our Fathers, Personality, Be Near Me and The Atlantic Ocean. In this video he introduces himself from his writing-base at home, talking about his influences, his writing method and everything else that he thinks is worth mentioning! 335 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust andrew o'hagan, video, author, scotland, scottish, books, the missing, be near me Watch the acclaimed author talk about writing, reading and drinking in Scotland! Andrew O'Hagan is the Glasgow-born author of bestselling novels The Missing, Our Fathers, Personality, Be Near Me and The Atlantic Ocean. In this video he introduces himself from his writing-base at home, talking about his influences, his writing method and everything else that he thinks is worth mentioning! 22394 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/julia-donaldson Julia Donaldson needs no introduction for thousands of children (and adults) around the world, thanks to her hugely popular fictional creation, The Gruffalo. In this video she speaks about the creation of the character as well as her experiences of being a writer for children. PLEASE NOTE: While we welcome your comments on Julia Donaldson's video, you will not receive a reply from her on this page. 249 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust julia donaldson, video, exclusive, gruffalo, author, children, interview Find out who's behind the Gruffalo... Julia Donaldson needs no introduction for thousands of children (and adults) around the world, thanks to her hugely popular fictional creation, The Gruffalo. In this video she speaks about the creation of the character as well as her experiences of being a writer for children. PLEASE NOTE: While we welcome your comments on Julia Donaldson's video, you will not receive a reply from her on this page. 22393 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/alan-bissett-0 Alan Bissett is a Scottish author of growing popularity, having received great reviews for his first two books Boy Racers and The Incredible Adam Spark. In this self-made video blog, he gives viewers a tour round his home and his world in his own inimitable style! 423 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust alan bissett, video, exclusive, interview, blog, writer, scottish, author, boy racers, adam spark Why I am a writer! Alan Bissett is a Scottish author of growing popularity, having received great reviews for his first two books Boy Racers and The Incredible Adam Spark. In this self-made video blog, he gives viewers a tour round his home and his world in his own inimitable style! 22392 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/scottish-book-trust-0 A video introduction to Scottish Book Trust, the leading agency for the promotion of reading, writing and literature in Scotland. Featuring interviews with key staff, supporters and patrons - including bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith - this will tell you all you need to know about what makes Scottish Book Trust tick. 465 Thu, 01 Jan 1970 01:00:00 +0100 Scottish Book Trust scottish book trust, books, scotland, literature, reading, writing, alexander mccall smith, video, introduction Scottish Book Trust revealed... A video introduction to Scottish Book Trust, the leading agency for the promotion of reading, writing and literature in Scotland. Featuring interviews with key staff, supporters and patrons - including bestselling author Alexander McCall Smith - this will tell you all you need to know about what makes Scottish Book Trust tick. 22390 at http://www.scottishbooktrust.com