Learning and resources

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

Authors Live: Ross Sayers
Sign up now for on online event with the Scottish YA star on 28 January 2021
Authors Live: Nathan Bryon and Dapo Adeola
Register now to watch Thursday 4 February 2021
Authors Live: Catherine Rayner
Join author and illustrator Catherine Rayner for live painting and a story
Book Discovery Guide
Reading recommendations for primary and secondary school pupils

Our learning programmes

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

Arts Alive
Part-funded workshops, visits and talks from musicians, singers, dancers, composers, actors and more
Live Literature school residencies
Give education settings the chance to work with an author on a long-term project
Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour
Brings authors and illustrators to libraries, town halls and schools
The Bookbug Picture Book Prize
Celebrates Scottish picture books and encourages reading for pleasure.
Scottish Teenage Book Prize
Celebrates the very best in Scottish teen fiction.
Authors Live
World-class events with children’s authors and illustrators brought directly to your classroom, library or home for free
First Minister's Reading Challenge
Helps children and young people between the ages of 5 and 18 to develop a lasting love of reading
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.
Scottish Book Trust Awards
Celebrates the people who inspire young readers in Scotland
CLPL for learning professionals
Fully-funded online and in-person training for teachers and learning professionals
Reading Schools
A new accreditation programme for schools that are committed to building a culture of reading

Catch up with live events from your favourite authors

Room on the Broom in Scots and Scottish folklore
With Lari Don and James Robertson
Ross MacKenzie
Ross MacKenzie introduces The Otherwhere Emporium, the final instalment in his Nowhere Emporium trilogy
Nikesh Shukla
Nikesh Shukla talks about his latest novel The Boxer and the importance of talking about mental health

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

10 great activities to do with any book
Easy classroom activities for you to try
Supporting nursery to primary transition
Ideas to help younger children starting primary school during lockdown
Supporting primary to secondary school transition
Ideas to help pupils who are moving on to secondary school during lockdown
How to make a mini book
Create a mini book from one sheet of A4 paper for all your stories and illustrations