School events and opportunities

Bring the magic of books and reading to your school – become a Reading School this year! The program provides practical resources, friendly support and a variety of accreditation levels designed to help you succeed and celebrate reading for pleasure in your school.

Explore our resources and apply now at readingschools.scot

Through Live Literature part–funded sessions we contribute over half the fees to run in-person and remote author sessions and events.

Apply for Live Literature funding

Equip your classroom with free Tangrams, Beastie Battle cards and Shape Shuffle cards from previous Read Write Count Bags.

Please note shipping is not included.

Applications are for the Reading Schools Fund 2024/25 are now closed.

We are looking to fund projects and purchases that will help your school achieve Reading School accreditation. Grants of up to £500 are available to purchase:

Books or reading materials for your school Furnishings for reading spaces This competitive Fund aims to allocate awards to 40 successful applications.

The Reading Schools Fund is open to all state funded schools and grant-aided specialist provisions in Scotland that are working towards Reading School accreditation. In order to be eligible for funding you must have a submitted and approved action plan, and be actively working towards Reading School accreditation at Core, Silver or Gold level.

Find out more about the Reading Schools Fund

Applications for the Reading Champion Awards are now closed.

Our new Reading Champion Awards want to recognise the reading role models out there whose fantastic work inspires others to read for pleasure.

Is there someone you know who inspires children and teens to get into reading? If so, please nominate them for our brand-new Reading Champion Awards, in association with Browns Books, and they could win £250 worth of new books.

Find out more about the Reading Champion Awards

Applications for the 2025–2026 Developing and Sustaining Reading for Pleasure (Primary) course have now closed. A national online programme for primary teachers aiming to enhance their professional knowledge and practice of reading for pleasure pedagogies to support children to become frequent regular readers.

Deadline: Friday 14 March at 11.59pm

Developing and Sustaining Reading for Pleasure (Primary) course

Join Scottish Book Trust for this Book Discovery session to explore a range of contemporary graphic novels you could introduce when working with children during the BGE years in primary schools.

When: Monday 28 April 4-5pm

Where: Microsoft Teams

This session is suitable for education staff working across Early, First and Second levels, student teachers and librarians.

Register for Book Discovery: Graphic Novels (Primary)

Book trailers are a great way to support the building of a reading culture in your school and engage pupils with reading in a digital and fun way

When: Tuesday 29 April 4.15-5.30pm

Where: Microsoft Teams

This webinar is aimed at learning professionals in primary and secondary settings.

Register for Creating a Book Trailer Into Film

In this session, we will be exploring how to ensure becoming a Reading School is a truly collaborative process.

When: Wednesday 7 May 4.30-5.30pm

Where: Microsoft Teams

Our Start and Spark sessions have been created for both those at the start of their Reading Schools journey who are interested in finding out more and those who’ve begun their journey who are looking for top tips and ideas to spark their imagination.

Register for Start and Spark: Collaboration

Designed for teachers and support staff working directly with children and young people with additional support needs, this event is also perfect for educators in mainstream settings eager to enhance their teaching toolkit.

When: Tuesday 13 May 4-7.30pm

Where: YOTEL Edinburgh, 68-73 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4NA

Don't miss this chance to elevate your professional development!

Register for Shared Practice Event: Sensory Stories

This session will explore the theme of climate activism for young people.

When: Wednesday 14 May 4-5pm

Where: Microsoft Teams

This session is suitable for secondary school staff and librarians.

Register for Book Discovery: Climate Action (Secondary)

Using film can be a great way to support the building of a reading culture in your school. Join us for the second of two standalone sessions with Into Film Scotland exploring activities and advice for using film to support your reading for pleasure journey.

When: Tuesday 20 May 4.15-5.30pm

Where: Microsoft Teams

This webinar is aimed at learning professionals in primary and secondary settings.

Register for Vlogging and Vox Pops with Into Film

Join Scottish Book Trust for a shared practice event, looking at ways for schools to continue their Gold-level Reading Schools journeys after accreditation and how to keep in touch with us during the accreditation period.

When: Wednesday 28 May 4-5.30pm

Where: Microsoft Teams

There will be the opportunity to share ideas and discuss your ongoing reading adventures in an interactive session, with fellow learning professionals and education colleagues.

Register for Shared Practice: Achieved gold? - what next? - how to stay shiny!

Join Scottish Book Trust for this Book Discovery session to explore a range of contemporary Scottish texts you could use when working with children at Early, First and Second Level.

When: Thursday 29 May May 4-5pm

Where: Microsoft Teams

This session is suitable for education staff working across Early, First and Second levels, student teachers and librarians.

Register for Book Discovery: Scottish Picks (Primary)

Join Scottish Book Trust for this introductory session to Read Write Count with the First Minister.

When: Wednesday 11 June 4-4.45pm

Where: Microsoft Teams

This session is suitable for student teachers, teachers beginning their probation year in August and teachers who are new to the P2/P3 stage.

Register for What is Read Write Count with the First Minister?