Book Week Scotland
Book Week Scotland is an annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across the country. Book Week Scotland 2020 will take place 16-22 November.
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- About Book Week ScotlandPeople of all ages and walks of life come together to share and enjoy books and reading.
- Your Stories: FutureWe’re asking people all over Scotland to send us their true stories. Even if you've never written before, we'd love to hear from you!
- Read Your StoriesRead true stories from people all over Scotland
- Future writing exerciseWhat changes the future?
- Future writing exerciseHow do you define the future?
- Get help and supportWhere to go if writing your story generates strong or upsetting feelings
Information for partners
Book Week Scotland wouldn’t be possible without the passion, creativity and hard work of the organisations who get involved.
- Our partnersWe wouldn't be able to run Book Week Scotland without the help and support of partners form across the country
- Resources for Book Week Scotland partnersFind Book Week Scotland handbooks, posters evaluation support and more
- How to run an online workshopAdvice for facilitating an online workshop, including safeguarding and privacy
- Apply now: Book Week Scotland fundingThe deadline for applications is Friday 26 June at 5pm.
Digital Festival
Celebrate Book Week Scotland online, with livestreamed events, a new podcast, social media challenges and more
- Ian Rankin in conversation with Stuart MacBrideWatch now on Facebook Live
- The Book Week Scotland PodcastEnjoy a book festival from the comfort of your own headphones
- Writing. . . His Bloody ProjectGraeme Macrae Burnet discusses his Booker Prize shortlisted novel
- Authors Live: The Gruffalo in Scots and GaelicCelebrate the 20th anniversary of The Gruffalo with a very special Authors Live broadcast
- Changing the ConversationWe asked authors what they would change the conversation around
- Authors Live: Nikesh ShuklaHear about his new novel The Boxer, the impact of racism, and how sport can enrich young peoples' lives.
- Watch Alex T Smith illustrate famous Scots wordsJoin the Book Week Scotland Digital Festival
Previous Book Week Scotland projects
Previous Book Week Scotland projects
- BletherBook Week Scotland 2019
- RebelBook Week Scotland 2018
- NourishBook Week Scotland 2017
- Secrets and ConfessionsBook Week Scotland 2016
- JourneysBook Week Scotland 2015
- Stories of homeBook Week Scotland 2014