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Press releases
Find the latest news from Scottish Book Trust here. Press releases are listed by month, with the latest releases at the top of the page.
June 2022
George Orwell novel to be published in Scots for first time
First Minister's Reading Challenge winners announced
May 2022
Edinburgh librarian wins Learning Professional Award
Scottish Book Trust reveals 75% of Scots are worried about dementia
All Aboard for Bookbug Week 2022!
Scottish Teenage Book Prize 2022 announced
April 2022
New Debut Lab to support Scottish authors
Scottish Book Trust opens search for real life stories
March 2022
Bookbug Hero praised for a decade of service
Dragon day at Stirling Castle with Cressida Cowell
Community Campfires project to spark new stories
January 2022
Caveman tale captivates children across Scotland
Scottish Book Trust Announces Recipients of New Writers Awards 2022
Rare book sculptures auction to spread joy of reading to all
December 2021
Writers take next step with Ignite Fellowship
November 2021
Book Week Scotland plots reading map
Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills joins gifting at local school
October 2021
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler back major fundraising mission for Scotland
Book Week Scotland birthday bash
September 2021
Environmental focus next up for the Scottish Friendly Children’s Book Tour
Search for new Bookbug Hero launches
Scottish Teenage Book Prize shortlist announced
August 2021
Ten schools in Scotland receive free author residency
First Minister’s Reading Challenge opens for registration
2022 Bookbug Picture Book Prize Announced
Classic tales and Chinese poetry to be translated in Scots
July 2021
Ignite Fellowship seeks to elevate writing careers
Scottish Book Trust announced as new charity partner of McCarthy Stone Foundation
June 2021
Children’s Laureate announces winners of the First Minister’s Reading Challenge 2021
May 2021
Renfrew author voted as favourite by teens of Scotland
Star of West Lothian nursery wins Bookbug Hero Award