Learning and resources
Our programmes support teachers and other education professionals to put creativity, reading and books at the heart of their learning environment.
Featured
- Authors Live: Konnie HuqWatch Konnie Huq on Authors Live Thursday 12 September, 11am.
- Authors Live: Nikesh ShuklaJoin Nikesh Shukla on International Men's Day to discuss his latest novel, The Boxer.
- Scottish Friendly Children’s Book Tour with Non PrattIn East Ayrshire, Glasgow, Inverclyde and East Dunbartonshire from 28 October – 1 November 2019
- Scottish Friendly Children’s Book Tour with Chris JudgeIn Dundee from 30 September - 4 October 2019
- Bookzilla is here!Discover our new app for early secondary school pupils
- Book of the monthWin a copy of The Year After You by Nina de Pass
- Authors Live: International Poetry DayGray Crosbie, Dean Atta and Rachel Plummer celebrate LGBTQ identities in poetry on Wednesday 2 October 2019
- Authors Live: Kwame AlexanderJoin Kwame Alexander on Thursday 30 January 2020 as he shares the power of poetry as a way of telling stories.
Our learning programmes
- The Bookbug Picture Book PrizeCelebrates Scottish picture books and encourages reading for pleasure.
- Scottish Teenage Book PrizeCelebrates the very best in Scottish teen fiction.
- 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
Authors Live on demand
Catch up with live events from your favourite authors
View all Authors Live videos- Juno DawsonJuno Dawson speaks about her new non-fiction mental health book, Mind Your Head.
- Anthony HorowitzAnthony Horowitz discusses his phenomenally successful Alex Rider series
- Emily MacKenzieSee Emily read see There's Broccoli in My Ice Cream and learn how to draw Granville the dalmatian.
Learning resources
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