Learning and resources

Our programmes support teachers and other education professionals to put creativity, reading and books at the heart of their learning environment.

Hopeful books for Book Week Scotland
Celebrate Book Week Scotland’s theme of hope with these children’s and young adult books
Bookzilla Book of the Month
Win a copy of Some Like it Cold by Elle McNicoll
Reading Schools Fund
Applications for Reading Schools Fund 2024/25 are now open
Scots lairnin resoorces
We’ve a jingbang o inspiration for singin, readin and scrievin in Scots
Authors Live On Demand: Sarah Crossan
A very special Authors Live at Edinburgh International Book Festival
School events and opportunities
We've pulled together all our key programme dates for schools in a handy listings page
CLPL for learning professionals
Fully-funded online and in-person training for teachers and learning professionals
Apply for Live Literature funding
Discover funding opportunities to run author events

Our learning programmes

Our programmes run year-round and reach pupils of all ages in schools across Scotland.

Reading Schools
An accreditation programme for schools that are committed to building a culture of reading
Authors Live
World-class events with children’s authors and illustrators brought directly to your classroom, library or home for free
Scottish Friendly Children's Book Tour
Bring authors, illustrators and other creative practitioners to your school, libraries or public venue
Read, Write, Count
A national campaign to improve the literacy and numeracy skills of Scotland’s children
Live Literature
Funds and supports author events in communities all over the country.
Bookzilla app
Our free book finder reading app developed by young people, for young people
Sensory Storytelling
Brings the magic of books and sensory storytelling to children and families in Scotland
Creative writing for schools
Practical resources, fun activities and tips to help teachers embed creative writing in the classroom
Our schools guide
Find out how our programmes can support you and your learners
Scottish Book Trust Awards
Celebrates the people who inspire young readers in Scotland

Catch up with live events from your favourite authors

Sarah Crossan
The award-winning author on helping teenagers to recapture the joy of poetry
M.G. Leonard
Grab your binoculars and watch as the much-loved author talks her bird-tastic new series, The Twitchers!
Kiran Millwood Hargrave
The multi-award-winning writer on her fantastical Geomancer trilogy and the life of an author
Tom Nicoll and Ross Collins
The talented duo discuss their picture books and treat us to readings and a draw-along!
Joseph Coelho
Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho explains how simple and fun it can be to create your own poems
Benji Davies
Celebrating 10 years of The Storm Whale, the author and illustrator treats us to a reading and two draw-alongs
Nadine Aisha Jassat
Exploring how books can help us discover and accept who we are
Alan Bissett
With his first non-fiction title, Alan Bissett is helping teens understand sexism, consent and more

Resources for learning professionals, including toolkits, lesson plans and shared practice.

Celebrating World Book Day in your school
Resources and activities for early years, primary and secondary school settings
Exploring climate change and colonialism with What Starts Here Stops Here
Taking a rights-based approach to fiction resource
Explore children's rights through fiction in the classroom
Getting started with sensory stories
How to plan, choose your props and track engagement while sensory storytelling
How to access tactile and braille books for children
Find out more about programmes that support access