Looking for more in Learning?
School events and opportunities
We offer lots of fully-funded events and resources that help learning professionals and schools throughout Scotland engage with our programmes.
To keep up to date with our news, opportunities and resources for learning professionals, sign up to our schools newsletter or contact us at [email protected](this link will open in a new window).
You can also find information on all of our learning programmes and how they can support you and your learners in our schools guide.
Ongoing opportunities and support
Reading Schools
Bring the magic of books and reading to your school – become a Reading School this year! The program provides practical resources, friendly support and a variety of accreditation levels designed to help you succeed and celebrate reading for pleasure in your school.
Explore our resources and apply now at readingschools.scot
Live Literature
Through Live Literature part–funded sessions we contribute over half the fees to run in-person and remote author sessions and events.
Apply for Live Literature funding
Stock up on Read Write Count resources
Equip your classroom with free Tangrams, Beastie Battle cards and Shape Shuffle cards from previous Read Write Count Bags.
Please note shipping is not included.
Awards, support and funding
Reading Schools Fund
Applications are for the Reading Schools Fund 2024/25 are now closed.
We are looking to fund projects and purchases that will help your school achieve Reading School accreditation. Grants of up to £500 are available to purchase:
Books or reading materials for your school Furnishings for reading spaces This competitive Fund aims to allocate awards to 40 successful applications.
The Reading Schools Fund is open to all state funded schools and grant-aided specialist provisions in Scotland that are working towards Reading School accreditation. In order to be eligible for funding you must have a submitted and approved action plan, and be actively working towards Reading School accreditation at Core, Silver or Gold level.
Reading Champion Awards
Applications for the Reading Champion Awards are now closed.
Our new Reading Champion Awards want to recognise the reading role models out there whose fantastic work inspires others to read for pleasure.
Is there someone you know who inspires children and teens to get into reading? If so, please nominate them for our brand-new Reading Champion Awards, in association with Browns Books, and they could win £250 worth of new books.
July–August 2025
20 August: Read Write Count at Edinburgh International Book Festival
Celebrate 10 Years of Read Write Count with Tracey Corderoy and Steven Lenton.
This special event is in partnership with Scottish Book Trust, celebrating 10 years of Read Write Count, Scotland's national book-gifting campaign. Get an exclusive first peek at what’s in this year's bags!
Shifty McGifty and Slippery Sam are back for a PAW-some new adventure. Join author Tracey Corderoy and illustrator Steven Lenton to find out how the robber dogs turned crime-solving-baking-duo keep saving the day. Expect storytelling, live-drawing, games, and loads of fun as the characters come to life.
This is a Schools event that is available for livestream only.
When: Wednesday 20 August, 11–11:45am
28 August: Read Write Count with the First Minister for Public Libraries
Get inspiration on how to make the most of participation in the Read Write Count programme this year! Come along to this session to find out what you can expect in this year's Read Write Count bags, including our 2025 new book selections, free resources and activity ideas to use in public library settings.
When: Thursday August 28 4:30-5:30pm
Where: Microsoft Teams
The session is suitable for public library staff.
Register for Read Write Count with the First Minister for Public Libraries
September–October 2025
1 September: Authors Live with A.F. Steadman
Fantasy phenomenon A.F. Steadman joins us on Authors Live to soar into the world of Skandar. Meet the mind behind these epic battles, ferocious unicorns and courageous heroes and learn how A.F.’s ideas grew from real-life inspiration into an internationally award-winning series. We will hear more about how to build compelling fantasy worlds and find the magic in our own.
A.F. will treat us to exciting readings from her work and give us a closer look at the elemental magic that runs through Skandar. Viewers will get the chance to find out which element suits their personality best – does your affinity lie with air, water, fire, earth, or spirit magic?
Join us as we celebrate the final instalment of the series, Skandar and the Spirit War, and immerse ourselves in this world of heart-pounding fantasy. There might be unicorns – but not as you’ve seen them before!
1 September: Sensory Stories Fund to open
1 September: Reading Schools Fund to open
2 September: Introduction to Reading Schools
Join us as we introduce the Reading Schools programme, highlight the importance of reading for pleasure and share how you can get involved.
When: Tuesday 2 September, 4:30–5:30pm
Where: Online
30 September: Running a Paired Reading Project: Read Write Count with the First Minister
Join us as we share how the new 2025 Read Write Count book bags could be used for a mixed-level paired reading project in your school.
When: Tuesday 30 September, 4–5pm
Where: Online
1 October: Reading Schools – Start and Spark: Evidence Plans
In this interactive session, we will be exploring how best to approach evidencing your Reading Schools adventures.
When: Wednesday 1 October, 4.30–5.30pm
Where: Online
Register for Reading Schools – Start and Spark: Evidence Plans
29 October: Shared Reading: A practice to support reading for pleasure
Join Scottish Book Trust for a webinar exploring ways to bring books to life and promote a love of reading with your learners.
When: Wednesday 29 October, 4.30–5.30pm
Where: Online
Register for Shared Reading: A practice to support reading for pleasure