Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks free from the School Library Service using the Borrow Box app. Install Borrow Box on your smart devices to read and listen on the go! Borrow Box is available to all public library members. Once you … Continue reading →

Pupils taking part in Drawn From Experience had their first opportunity to get down to some serious drawing yesterday at DCCS. The two hour workshop, led by Dr Damon Herd, sped by as pupils learned about the art of making … Continue reading →

We were lucky enough to secure funding, once again, from the School Library Improvement Fund (SLIF) to run this exciting transition project in partnership with Abertay University. S1 pupils from Harris Academy are being asked to reflect on their experience … Continue reading →

We have been super busy visiting all the classes signed up for this year’s Picture Book Award. It is great to meet everyone and we are always blown away by the lovely welcome we receive. The enthusiasm of our young … Continue reading →

The books have arrived and will be delivered next week to all the schools taking part:-)  As ever, we have a fantastic line up and believe the task of choosing the winning title will be challenging AND FUN! If you … Continue reading →

Yaay! The Wishing Tree has arrived in Waterstones! Elaine and I nipped in to Waterstones Dundee yesterday afternoon and popped it up:-) If you haven’t taken part previously, here’s how it works. The tree is covered in tags with information … Continue reading →

Well done to the Mockingjays – Kate, Emily, Ava and Dominic, from Harris Academy, who won the Dundee Interscholatic Literary Quiz. It was a very tough fought competition with all the S2 teams from across the City demonstrating a very … Continue reading →

Many thanks to everyone who braved the elements on Friday night to attend our talk at the University of Dundee.  We had intended to talk a little bit more about some of the incredible books available for young people but … Continue reading →

After the October holidays we will be sending out application forms for the Dundee Picture Book Award 2020. If you would like to see what it is all about, click on the image below and have a look.  Steve Soave, … Continue reading →

As part of the Scottish Friendly Children’s Book Tour, the Scottish Book Trust brought the amazing Chris Judge to Dundee. In addition to visiting schools, a large event was held in the Steps Theatre where Chris had everyone drawing pictures … Continue reading →