Celebrating Book Week Scotland in your school

Celebrate Book Week Scotland 2021(this will open in a new window) in your school! This resource pack is full of activity ideas and display materials that tie into this year's Book Week Scotland festivities, on the theme of 'Celebration'.

This resource includes:

• Activity ideas for exploring our Book Week Scotland Authors Live event with our Young Scottish Voices panel
• Ideas for making the most of the Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour On Demand highlight
• Great ways to explore the theme of 'Celebration' in your setting
• Free printable display materials to decorate your school or library

You can also celebrate Book Week Scotland by entering our Young Scots Writer o the Year Award, which is open to all young folk aged 11–18.

Please note: This resource previously contained activities to support an Authors Live event with Patience Agbabi. Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. The activity pack was updated due to this change on Tuesday 9 November 2021.

More Book Week Scotland ideas

This is a general guide to help you to celebrate Book Week Scotland in your school or education setting every year. The resource is filled with activities and ideas to help you plan activities for the week and join in Scotland's national celebration of reading.

This resource includes:

• Useful links to help you prepare
• Make Authors Live part of your week
• Activities to prepare for Book Week Scotland and involve young people in the planning
• Activities to help involve staff
• Ideas for how to celebrate books across your school