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School events and opportunities
We offer lots of events and resources that help learning professionals and schools throughout Scotland engage with our programmes.
To keep up to date with our news, opportunities and resources for learning professionals, sign up to our schools newsletter or contact us at [email protected](this link will open in a new window).
You can also find information on all of our learning programmes and how they can support you and your learners in our schools guide.
August–October 2026
5 August – Book Discovery: Recently published texts
Book Discovery: Recently published texts, Wednesday 5 August, 3–4.15pm.
This session will explore contemporary texts including non-fiction titles and books for wellbeing, and we’ll also be suggesting ideas for interactive library experiences prompted by favourite texts.
12 August – Read Write Count with the First Minister for public libraries
Read Write Count with the First Minister for public libraries, Wednesday 12 August, 4–4.45pm.
Come along to this session to find out what you can expect in this year's Read Write Count bags, including our 2026 new book selections, free resources and activity ideas to use in public library settings.
27 August – Introduction to Reading Schools
Introduction to Reading Schools, Thursday 27 August, 4.30–5.30pm.
In this research-informed session, we will introduce the Reading Schools programme, highlight the importance of reading for pleasure, share our journey so far and explain how you can get involved.
10 September – Shared Practice: Creating reading environments on a budget
Shared Practice: Creating reading environments on a budget, Thursday 10 September, 4–5.30pm.
This practical session explores creative, low-cost ways to build reading environments that encourage curiosity, comfort, choice and reading for pleasure.
15 September – What is Read Write Count with the First Minister?
What is Read Write Count with the First Minister?, Tuesday 15 September, 4–5pm.
Get inspiration on how to make the most of Read Write Count bags and hear about how other teachers have embedded the programme into their work with children and families.
22 September – Reading Schools Start and Spark: Action plans
Reading Schools Start and Spark: Action plans, Tuesday 22 September, 4–5pm
Drop-in session looking at Reading Schools action plans. Bring your questions and suggestions!
23 September – Reading Schools Start and Spark: Action plans
Reading Schools Start and Spark: Action plans, Wednesday 23 September, 4.30–5.30pm.
Drop-in session looking at Reading Schools action plans. Bring your questions and suggestions!
24 September – Reading Schools Start and Spark: Action plans
Reading Schools Start and Spark: Action plans, Thursday 24 September, 12.30–1.30pm
Drop-in session looking at Reading Schools action plans. Bring your questions and suggestions!
Ongoing opportunities and support
Reading Schools
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
Live Literature
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
Stock up on Read Write Count resources
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.
Awards, support and funding
Reading Schools Fund
Applications for the Reading Schools Fund 2025/26 are now closed. The following information is for reference only.
We 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.
Reading Champion Awards
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.