Wonderful to see so many people from Dundee and beyond at Waterstones for the launch! The Dundee Literary festival has gone from strength to strength with Peggy Hughes at the helm. This year’s programme is packed with gems including Jacqueline … Continue reading →

Moira and I had a brilliant time at Ardler Primary School this morning. The P7 class worked their socks off learning how to look after their Library.  We know it’s in safe hands,  and we’re looking forward to hearing how … Continue reading →

I received a call, an urgent call – Mrs Taylor’s class of keen readers were in need of book suggestions! I dashed to my bookshelves, rushed to the school and spent an hour with the fabulous P6s talking all things … Continue reading →

Thanks to Jenni Mackay for a tip top training session today. Maybe she will teach us how to take a decent photo next time!

The first of the 3 Young Readers’ Programme book distributions took place this week. The books are intended to be read for pleasure and over 200 pupils had a great time choosing a brand new book to keep.  Click here … Continue reading →

I had a great time last week training old and new staff to deliver Bookbug Sessions. Sharing stories, songs and rhymes with children has many wonderful benefits – developing  children’s language skills, helping children to relax, boosting confidence, bonding, encouraging drawing … Continue reading →

The National Literacy Trust’s Young Readers’ Programme funded by Barcapel Trust was introduced to pupils today. The aim of the project is to  encourage reading for pleasure through the gifting of books. In addition to the pupils receiving books, there … Continue reading →

Had the absolute pleasure of meeting up with Anna, Ava and Mr Ferrier at Blackness Primary today. The girls want to start a book club to share their love of reading and provide other pupils with opportunities to catch the … Continue reading →

The amazing  IT whizz and all round good guy that is Jenni Mackay found an incredible Online Knitting Reference Library   where you can download 300 books on knitting published between 1849 – 2012. If your Opera Hood will just not last another season, or you have always … Continue reading →