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Introducing Live Literature School Residencies 23–24
We're delighted to announce the 10 schools awarded fully funded author residencies in 2023–24 and the authors, storytellers and creative practitioners who have been appointed to work them.
The Live Literature School Residencies programme, which is generously funded by the Walter Scott Giving Group and now in its eighth year, works with staff and pupils to inspire a lifelong love of reading and writing.
The schools were chosen by an expert panel and will each receive a package of support representing over £4000 of funding:
- 12 sessions with an author at no cost – including two staff CLPL sessions with the author
- A £500 grant for resources and supplies
- Support from our experienced team
- Their project showcased on our website
- Suggested learning resources and next steps after the project to help the school and learning professionals make the most of the sessions
The 10 successful schools and their chosen authors are:
- Harlaw Academy, Aberdeen with Kirsty Logan
- Gracemount Primary School, Edinburgh with Jane Mather
- Prestonfield Primary School, Edinburgh with Nadine Aisha Jassat
- St Joseph's RC, Fife with Cat Hepburn
- South Lodge Primary, Highland with John Fardell
- Ardeer Primary School, North Ayrshire with Alan Dapre
- Airdrie Academy, North Lanarkshire with Martin Stewart
- Castlehead High School, Renfrewshire with Neil Slorance
- Dalreoch Primary School, West Dunbartonshire with Alex Mullarky
- Howden St Andrews Primary School, West Lothian with Maisie Chan
Learn more about the Live Literature School Residencies programme and the exciting projects we've supported since 2016.