Yes, it’s back – Waterstones’ Wishing Tree  Between now and the 16th December why not pop into Waterstones, choose a tag off the tree and buy a present for one (or more) of our City’s incredible Young Carers.   Then, … Continue reading →

Retired Head Teacher, Linda Nicoll, didn’t go down the usual retirement route of long walks, lazy lunches and relaxing holidays. No, she decided to undertake a massive amount of research into life in Dundee during the First World War.  With … Continue reading →

…Our Lady’s didn’t have to, they were the STARS   ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Elaine and I had the pleasure of accompanying pupils from Our Lady’s to the Sky Academy in Livingston. What an amazing place and experience! The pupils, aided by Sky staff, produced … Continue reading →

Pupils and staff at Downfield Primary have organised a range of reading events outside of the traditional reading weeks. Between us, Elaine and I visited most classes to promote reading for pleasure. We had a tip top time! Thank you … Continue reading →

What a warm welcome I received from the members of Rowantree  Book Club. These keen young readers demonstrated wonderful listening skills when I visited them last week.  I shared stories from traditonal formats and electronically. We only had about half … Continue reading →

Elaine gave a great presentation at the Bookbug Best Practice Event today in Perth It was a super event and an excellent opportunity to find out what is happening with Bookbug in Perth & Kinross and Dundee. All of the … Continue reading →

If you have an exciting idea for Book Week Scotland, why not Pitch It! Scottish Book Trust are looking for rebellious events to support with award winning authors and help toward costs.  The deadline for submissions is Monday 15th October … Continue reading →

After years of watching it rise up from the banks of the Tay, it was a real thrill to see the completed V&A Dundee in all its glory. It is truly spectacular and although we are looking forward to all the … Continue reading →

We were delighted to be invited to a CPD session at the One World Centre last night.  After being plied with the most amazing cake, coffee and smoothie shots, we had the opportunity to share an array of books with … Continue reading →