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: National Poetry DayGray Crosbie, Dean Atta and Rachel Plummer celebrate LGBTQ identities in poetry on Wednesday 2 October 2019
- Authors Live: Nikesh ShuklaJoin Nikesh Shukla on Tuesday 19 November to discuss his latest novel, The Boxer.
- Authors Live: The Gruffalo in Scots and GaelicCelebrate 20 years of the Gruffalo with readings in Scots and Gaelic on Thursday 21 November.
- Authors Live: Kwame AlexanderJoin Kwame Alexander on Thursday 30 January 2020 as he shares the power of poetry as a way of telling stories.
- Authors Live: Michael Rosen and Tanya RobertsCelebrate 10 years of Authors Live on Tuesday 3 March 2020
- Book of the monthWin a copy of The Year After You by Nina de Pass
Our learning programmes
- Announcing the Bookbug Picture Book Prize shortlistThese books will be gifted to each Primary 1 pupil in Scotland. Don't forget to vote for your favourite!
- 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
- The Bookbug Picture Book PrizeCelebrates Scottish picture books and encourages reading for pleasure.
Authors Live on demand
Catch up with live events from your favourite authors
View all Authors Live videos- Konnie HuqBlue Peter superstar Konnie Huq shares her first ever novel, Cookie! and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
- 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 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