Reading and stories
Find reading recommendations, start sharing books with your little one and find out more about our reading programmes.
Sign up to our newsletterThis link will open in a new tab- Read Your StoriesFuture stories from across Scotland
- Start writing your storyFind writing prompts and helpful hints to help get you started
- Toisich a sgrìobhadhA h-uile latha bidh sinn a’ coimhead ris an àm ri teachd, a’ meòrachadh air dè thachras nar beatha.
- Get help and supportUseful organisations if writing your story generates strong feelings
Reading at home
Every month we choose two books we love to give away. Enter our Schools and Bookbug Book of the Month competitions for the chance to win a copy.
- Reading in lockdown: rights of the readerOur Head of Reading Communities shares how to enjoy reading in lockdown
- Reading in lockdown: mental wellbeingPeople in Scotland are using reading to combat isolation, stress and anxiety
- Home activities hubActivities to keep you busy during lockdown
- Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour Summer CompetitionWin a graphics tablet, e-reader or reading lamp
- Schools Book of the MonthWin a copy of The Loop by Ben Oliver
- Book listsBrowse our book lists by age and genre to get some reading inspiration
- Find your next classroom read with #ChildrensBookChatDiscover our new Twitter chat for teachers
- Bookbug Book of the MonthWin My Pet Star by Corinna Averiss and Rosalind Bearshaw
Our reading programmes
It's never too early or too late to reap the rewards of reading. Explore our programmes that aim to encourage a love of reading in everybody across Scotland.
- Reading is CaringUsing shared reading to support people living with dementia and their carers.
- Book Week ScotlandAn annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across the country
- Digital StorytellingDigital storytelling is a simple, honest and powerful way for people to share stories.
- BookbugBookbug gifts book bags to every child in Scotland and we run free song and rhymes sessions across the country
- First Minister's Reading ChallengeAims to help children and young people between the ages of 5 and 18 develop a lasting love of reading
- Read, Write, CountA national campaign to improve the literacy and numeracy skills of Scotland’s children
- Authors LiveA series of world class children’s author and illustrator events brought directly to your classroom, library or home for free