Book Week Scotland evaluation

Every November Scottish Book Trust supports library services, partners and schools to hold events that will include and enthuse the people in their communities. In 2019:

• Over 40,000 people attended over 1,300 public events, with 35,000 school pupils taking part in additional activities across the country
• Scottish Book Trust published and gifted 100,000 copies of a new book of short stories
• 99% of audiences enjoyed their event
• 95% of schools reported that taking part in Book Week Scotland increased pupil enjoyment of reading and writing