Learning and resources
Our programmes support teachers and other education professionals to put creativity, reading and books at the heart of their learning environment.
Sign up to our newsletterThis link will open in a new tab- Authors Live on LockdownTune into Authors Live events together from home.
- Home activities hubFind free activities and ideas to keep kids busy
- Authors Live On DemandOver 70 author events from the last 10 years available to watch for free on demand
- CLPL for learning professionalsFully-funded online training for teachers and learning professionals
- Training webinar: Bookbug Explorer BagsFor nurseries, libraries and other early years settings
- Book of the monthWin Bluebeard by Metaphrog
Our learning programmes
Our programmes run year-round and reach pupils of all ages in schools across Scotland.
- Scottish Teenage Book PrizeCelebrates the very best in Scottish teen fiction.
- The Bookbug Picture Book PrizeCelebrates Scottish picture books and encourages reading for pleasure.
- First Minister's Reading ChallengeHelps children and young people between the ages of 5 and 18 to develop a lasting love of reading
- Read, Write, CountA national campaign to improve the literacy and numeracy skills of Scotland’s children
- Live Literature school residenciesGive education settings the chance to work with an author on a long-term project
- Live LiteratureFunds and supports author events in communities all over the country.
- Scottish Friendly Children's Book TourBrings authors and illustrators to libraries, town halls and schools
- Scottish Book Trust AwardsCelebrates the people who inspire young readers in Scotland
- Authors LiveWorld-class events with children’s authors and illustrators brought directly to your classroom, library or home for free
- CLPL for learning professionalsFully-funded online and in-person training for teachers and learning professionals
Authors Live on demand
Catch up with live events from your favourite authors
View all Authors Live videos- Kwame AlexanderKwame Alexander joins us to read and discuss his middle grade novel, The Crossover
- The Gruffalo in Scots and GaelicReadings in Scots and Gaelic with James Robertson and Catriona Lexy Campbell
- Nikesh ShuklaNikesh Shukla talks about his latest novel The Boxer and the importance of talking about mental health
- National Poetry Day with Dean Atta, Rachel Plummer and Gray CrosbieDean Atta, Rachel Plummer and Gray Crosbie discuss LGBTQ+ identities in poetry
Learning resources
Resources for learning professionals, including toolkits, lesson plans and shared practice.
View all resources- 10 great activities to do with any bookEasy classroom activities for you to try
- Making the most of an author eventAdvice and ideas to help learning professionals prepare for an author event.
- Create a reading cultureTop tips to embed reading for pleasure in your school
- Fantastic creative writing activities for upper primaryGreat for individual or paired working