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
- Scottish Teenage Book Prize winnerWe are thrilled to announce the winner of the Scottish Teenage Book Prize 2020
- Celebrating 10 Years of Authors LiveWatch Authors Live On Demand with Michael Rosen and Tanya Roberts
- Schools Book of the MonthWin Orion Lost by Alastair Chisholm
- Authors Live On DemandOver 70 author events from the last 10 years available to watch for free on demand
- CLPL for learning professionalsFully-funded online training for teachers and learning professionals
Our learning programmes
Our programmes run year-round and reach pupils of all ages in schools across Scotland.
- Scottish Teenage Book PrizeCelebrates the very best in Scottish teen fiction.
- The Bookbug Picture Book PrizeCelebrates Scottish picture books and encourages reading for pleasure.
- 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
- CLPL for learning professionalsFully-funded online and in-person training for teachers and learning professionals
Authors Live on demand
Catch up with live events from your favourite authors
View all Authors Live videos- Kwame AlexanderKwame Alexander joins us to read and discuss his middle grade novel, The Crossover
- The Gruffalo in Scots and GaelicReadings in Scots and Gaelic with James Robertson and Catriona Lexy Campbell
- Nikesh ShuklaNikesh Shukla talks about his latest novel The Boxer and the importance of talking about mental health
- National Poetry Day with Dean Atta, Rachel Plummer and Gray CrosbieDean Atta, Rachel Plummer and Gray Crosbie discuss LGBTQ+ identities in poetry
Learning resources
Resources for learning professionals, including toolkits, lesson plans and shared practice.
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