Reading and stories

Find reading recommendations, start sharing books and find out more about our reading programmes.

Book lists
Browse our book lists by age and genre to get some reading inspiration
Parents and carers
Advice and resources for supporting children's reading
Libraries
Find our programmes in libraries, as well as support and resources for library professionals.
How to take part in an online event
Advice for joining events and staying safe online

Reading and stories at home

Advice and resources for sharing books and stories at home

Home activities hub
Activities to keep you busy during lockdown
Schools Book of the Month
Win a copy of An Amazing Animal Atlas of Scotland by Anders Frang
Bookbug Book of the Month
Win One Fox: A Counting Book Thriller by Kate Read
Reading in lockdown: rights of the reader
Our Head of Reading Communities shares how to enjoy reading in lockdown
Reading in lockdown: mental wellbeing
People in Scotland are using reading to combat isolation, stress and anxiety
How to share stories
Sharing your stories and memories is a great way to spend time together

Explore our programmes that aim to encourage a love of reading in everybody across Scotland.

Reading is Caring
Using shared reading to support people living with dementia and their carers.
Book Week Scotland
An annual celebration of books and reading that takes place across the country
Digital Storytelling
Digital storytelling is a simple, honest and powerful way for people to share stories.
Bookbug
Bookbug gifts book bags to every child in Scotland and we run free song and rhymes sessions across the country