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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.
2019
November
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Ian Rankin and Stuart MacBride revisit lost Westwind novel
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Scottish Book Trust celebrates publication of free Blether book
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Muirhouse Library to host author Dean Atta to spark conversation about identity and self-expression
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Jenny Colgan's books brought to life as part of Book Week Scotland
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Acclaimed comic artist Frank Quitely to host Careers in Comics event during Book Week Scotland
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First supermarket book tour to be held during Book Week Scotland
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Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship 2020 open for applications
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Jack Monroe to tour community centres in mobile library during Book Week Scotland
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Almost half a million books gifted to Primary 1 to 3 pupils during Book Week Scotland
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'Dreich' voted most iconic Scots word
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The Snowman revealed as Scots' favourite festive read as Scottish Book Trust launches Christmas Appeal
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September
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2020 Scottish Teenage Book Prize shortlist announced
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Search begins for teen writers and illustrators
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Pitch It returns for Book Week Scotland
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Free author residencies for 10 Scottish schools
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Ignite Fellowship to fire up careers of professional writers
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Award-winning illustrator joins Scottish Friendly Children’s Book Tour
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August
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Scottish Book Trust announces new Bookbug Hero Award
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First Minister launches new app for teen readers
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Scottish Book Trust launches new campaign to fight the effects of poverty
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The People’s Story Project celebrates local storytellers
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2020 Bookbug Picture Book Prize shortlist announced
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July
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Dundee Voices celebrated through Digital Storytelling
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Orkney Digital Storytelling project celebrated
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East Ayrshire voices celebrated through Digital Storytelling
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Writers aged over 40 invited to apply for national award
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Scots Language Publication Grant awards funding for nine new titles
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