Offering 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 TrainingFind 2020 dates for our fully funded training courses for early years professionals.
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What's inside the 2020 Bookbug Bags?Find out which books will be making their way to babies, toddlers and 3-year-olds across Scotland this year.
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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The Bookbug Picture Book Prize WinnerDiscover the winner of this year's Bookbug Picture Book Prize
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10 Years of Authors Live with Michael Rosen and Tanya RobertsCelebrate 10 years of Authors Live on Tuesday 3 March 2020
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School event with Melinda SalisburyFully funded secondary school events on 17 March 2020
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Learning resourcesFind lesson plans, quick activities and classroom support for all ages
Nurturing Scotland’s writing talent
We help professional and emerging writers find their voice with bursaries, mentoring and professional development.
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Next Chapter Awardee 2020: Olive M. RitchWe're delighted to announce the recipient of this year's Next Chapter Award
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50 Word Fiction competitionCan you write a story in just 50 words?
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Opportunities for writersUpcoming submission deadlines to add to your diary
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Apply now: Scots Language Publication GrantFinancial support for Scottish publishers to publish and promote work written in Scots
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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