Parents and carers
Reading and sharing books at home is one of the most effective ways of fostering a lifelong love of reading and writing. Find advice, resources and programmes you can get involved in as a family here.
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- Six ways to encourage reluctant readersAdvice and ideas for engaging kids in reading
- Home activities hubActivities, competitions and lots more to keep kids and teens busy
Early years
- Find your local Bookbug SessionFree song and rhyme sessions for little ones, parents and carers
- Book lists for 0-2 year oldsReading recommendations from our expert teams
- Book lists for 3-5 year oldsReading recommendations from our expert teams
- Explore the bookbug song and rhyme librarySongs and rhymes are a great way to have fun and support development
- Sharing songs and rhymesSharing songs and rhymes can have big benefits for wee ones
- Why read to babies and young children?It's never too early to start sharing stories
- Reading to your baby in the neonatal unitTalking, reading and singing to your baby can help comfort and soothe them.
- Sharing books with children with additional support needsIdeas for reading with children with specific support needs
Children
- 50 Word FictionCan you write a story in just 50 words?
- Authors Live on demandWatch events from over 80 world-class authors and illustrators in your living room
- Read, Write, CountFree resources and activity ideas to support your child's learning
- Book lists for 6-8 year oldsReading recommendations from our expert teams
- The Bookbug Picture Book PrizeDiscover the Bookbug Picture Book Prize shortlist and find out how to vote
- Sharing books with 8-11 year oldsHelp your child develop a lifelong love of reading
Teens
- What's Your Story?Supporting Scotland’s young writers and illustrators
- 50 Word FictionCan you write a story in just 50 words?
- Book lists for 12-14 year oldsFind reading recommendations chosen by our expert teams
- Book lists for 15-18 year oldsReading recommendations for 15-18 year olds
- The Scottish Teenage Book PrizeDiscover the Scottish Teenage Book Prize shortlist and find out how to vote
- Encouraging teenagers to readHints and tips to help maintain a lifelong reading habit.
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