Events and Dates information from Scottish Book Trust

Celebrate your reading journey this year, discover new books and dive into brilliant author events.

Boy reading Share your reading journey

There’s only a few days left to submit your Reading Challenge entry. Whatever you’ve been doing this year to bring the magic of reading to your pupils, we want to recognise your work and achievements.

Submit your entry by Thursday 29 April.

Book Discovery Guide Discover brilliant new books

Our latest Book Discovery Guide is now available! Issue #2 includes:

  • Scottish Book Trust staff picks
  • Books about LGBTQ+ characters and history
  • New highlights from Scottish publishers and authors
Jion Sheibani and Michelle Robinson Explore Mental Health Awareness Week

On 10–14 May, Jion Sheibani and Michelle Robinson will be on the Scottish Friendly Children’s Book Tour for a week of virtual events exploring emotions and worries for P1–4s.

Apply by Monday 3 May.

Pamela Butchart and Gill Lewis Tune in to Authors Live

There are two exciting Authors Live events that you can now register for!

  • Gill Lewis for World Environment Day on Tuesday 8 June for P3–7s
Katya Balen and the cover of her book, The Space We're In Inclusive Stories Festival

If you missed the five Inclusive Stories Festival events we released last week, they’re available on demand until Tuesday 11 May. We also have new sensory resources to explore, created as part of the festival.

You can also register for an upcoming live event with Katya Balen, which will explore change and transition.

Bookzilla app on open page Download your personal reading buddy

Our Bookzilla app is now bigger than ever! Originally for S1–3s, the app now also caters for upper primary pupils.

Bookzilla helps young people discover new books, set themselves reading challenges, take on reading dares and keep track of what they’ve read – without collecting personal data.

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