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
- 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 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