Transforming lives through reading and writing
We are a national charity that has been bringing the benefits of reading and writing to everyone in Scotland for 21 years.
About us Our Christmas AppealOffering the best start with Bookbug for 0–5s
Discover the benefits of sharing stories, songs and rhymes with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers.
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Find your local Bookbug SessionFind out about free story, song and rhyme sessions in your area.
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Song and Rhyme LibrarySongs and rhymes have big benefits for wee ones. Find out why and listen online.
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Bookbug TrainingDiscover our range of funded training courses for early years professionals.
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Bookbug Book of the MonthWin a copy of Mouse's Night Before Christmas by Tracey Corderoy
Inspiring children and teens to become lifelong readers and writers
Find out how we support educational professionals through training, resources and funded author visits.
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Apply Now: Scottish Friendly Children's Book TourFully funded primary school events with Alan Windram in Northumberland from 20-24 January 2020
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Apply Now: Scottish Friendly Children's Book TourFully funded secondary school events with Tanya Roberts in Northern Ireland from 24-28 February 2020
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Learning resourcesBrowse our resources for teachers, early years practitioners and other learning professionals
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Schools Book of the MonthWin a copy of The Tzar's Curious Runaways by Robin Scott-Elliot
Nurturing Scotland’s writing talent
We help professional and emerging writers find their voice with bursaries, mentoring and professional development.
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Apply now: The Robert Louis Stevenson FellowshipAn annual award offering professional writers a month-long writing retreat
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Writing. . . His Bloody ProjectGraeme Macrae Burnet discusses his Booker Prize shortlisted novel
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New Writers Awards ShowcaseHear some of Scotland’s most exciting new writers perform their work live
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50 Word FictionWrite a story set in a winter cabin
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By supporting our work you are helping children and adults in Scotland unlocking their potential through reading and writing.
Find out more'The children are 'happier, livelier, and more excited about reading' after taking part in the Shared Reading programme.'
Primary One Teacher, Craigroyston Primary School, Edinburgh