Learning and resources

Our programmes support teachers and other education professionals to put creativity, reading and books at the heart of their learning environment.

Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour
Bring authors, illustrators and other creative practitioners to your school, libraries or public venue
Bookzilla Book of the Month
Win a copy of Haarville by Justin Davies
And the winner is . . .
Find out the winner of The Bookbug Picture Book Prize 2023
School events and opportunities
We've pulled together all our key programme dates for schools in a handy listings page
Young Scots Writer o the Year Award 2023
Oor Young Scots Writer o the Year Award 2023 is noo open
Apply for Live Literature funding
Run part-funded author events in your school or community
Bookzilla app
Our free book finder reading app developed by young people, for young people
Authors Live
Register now for upcoming events

Our learning programmes

Our programmes run year-round and reach pupils of all ages in schools across Scotland.

Creative writing for schools
Practical resources, fun activities and tips to help teachers embed creative writing in the classroom
Reading Schools
An accreditation programme for schools that are committed to building a culture of reading
Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour
Brings authors and illustrators to libraries, town halls and schools
Authors Live
World-class events with children’s authors and illustrators brought directly to your classroom, library or home for free
Scottish Teenage Book Prize
Celebrates the very best in Scottish teen fiction
CLPL for learning professionals
Fully-funded online and in-person training for teachers and learning professionals
Read, Write, Count
A national campaign to improve the literacy and numeracy skills of Scotland’s children
Live Literature
Funds and supports author events in communities all over the country.
Live Literature school residencies
Give education settings the chance to work with an author on a long-term project
The Bookbug Picture Book Prize
Celebrates Scottish picture books and encourages reading for pleasure.
First Minister's Reading Challenge
Helps children and young people between the ages of 5 and 18 to develop a lasting love of reading
Arts Alive
Fully funded residencies with artists in your school
Scottish Book Trust Awards
Celebrates the people who inspire young readers in Scotland
Sensory Storytelling
Brings the magic of books and sensory storytelling to children and families in Scotland

Catch up with live events from your favourite authors

Manjeet Mann
Manjeet Mann shares how her acting background and love for her local library brought her to a writing career
Keith Gray
Keith Gray joins us for the 100th episode of Authors Live to share his novella, The Climbers
Phil Earle
Phil Earle joins us to talk about his two latest novels, When the Sky Falls and While the Storm Rages
Rachel Bright
Rachel Bright shares tips for creating loveable, memorable characters and rhyming stories

Resources for learning professionals, including toolkits, lesson plans and shared practice.

Getting started with sensory stories
How to plan, choose your props and track engagement while sensory storytelling
Scottish myths and legends
Explore An Illustrated Treasury of Scottish Mythical Creatures with cross-curricular learning activities
10 expressive arts activities for any book
Easy classroom activities for you to try
How to make a mini book
Create a mini book from one sheet of A4 paper for all your stories and illustrations